The Bulgarian mafioso* who actually owns next door's Little Portugal is currently burning wood on a bonfire in the back garden. I've had to close the back door and the back windows to prevent us being stunk out (but at least it isn't rancid lamb fat).
The wind is blowing in the direction of Colombia. I wonder how long the Colombian washing will stay on the line; or the Colombian backdoor will remain open? I must find out if the Australians and the French are as pissed off as we are.
What's the Spanish for Schadenfreude?
* did I ever tell you about how he beat up the Japanese man who was supposedly his friend/caretaker/tenant? Remind me to tell you the tales of Great Uncle Bulgaria of Balham.
Moments after shutting their back door, Colombia appeared in the upstairs window glaring into our garden, then realised there was nothing to glare at and has re-appeared three times in an increasing state of agitation to glare at Portugal/Bulgaria.
What's the Bulgarian for Serendipity?
Posted by: Gert | Monday, 05 September 2005 at 20:38
ROFL. I've been reading your blog since I realized we share the same religion. Can't help almost feeling sorry for your neighbours though. The words you're looking for... how about trying "**@@@@##!" ??
Or else my dictionary suggests "disfrute con el mal ajeno" for Schadenfreude, but you're probably better off opting for the simpler "**@@@@##!"
Posted by: raffe | Tuesday, 06 September 2005 at 16:57