A Quick Lesson in the Economics of the Euro Zone

Some years ago a small rural town in Spain became twinned with a similar town in Greece. The mayor of the Greek town visited the Spanish town. When he saw the palatial mansion belonging to the Spanish mayor he asked how he could afford such a house. The Spaniard said, "You see that bridge over there? The EU gave us a grant to build a two-lane bridge but, by building a single-lane bridge with traffic lights at either end, this house could be built."

The following year the Spaniard visited the Greek town. He was simply amazed at the Greek mayor's house... with gold taps, marble floors, it was marvellous. When he asked how this could be afforded, the Greek said, "You see that bridge over there?" The Spaniard replied, "No!"

You get worse

It's downhill from now on! Just imagine what he'll be like by June

Oh God might have to pull out if these jokes get any worse

Only joking

only thing that will stop us is the green oval thing

oh and maybe getting lost on the way to the start line

Mark - No worries re maybe getting lost on the way to the start line

If that does happen we'll happily give you a ring and let you know where the finish line is; in Bavaria 12 days later!!!!