At the end of this year we add an extra second on to the time … this is done to compensate for the Earth’s gradual decrease in speed as it turns on its axis. Another event for celebration is the bell at Westminster is 150 years old. The name given to the bell is Big Ben and it was cast in the foundry at Whitechapel in 1858. The bell strikes out the old year and welcomes in the new and it’s dong’s ring out over London but are transmitted over the airwaves on both television and radio.
“Dong-dong-dong-dong-dong-dong-dong-dong-dong-dong-dong-dong …
HAPPY NEW YEAR … to each and everyone of you – may this be the year that you have always dreamt about that offers you all that you desire, gives you love, hope, wisdom and most of all peace.”
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Happy New Year! Thanks for the info on Big Ben. Just dropped on your from EntreCard, GREAT BLOG!
Lee
www.mysentimentexactlee.com
Wishing you health and every happiness for 2009.
The wonder of a new year beckons, and all our quiet hopes are born anew. Wishing you a very Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to you, as well. I hope 2009 is a very joyous and prosperous year for you. Much health and happiness to you tis year.
Best wishes for much health, happiness and success in the new year!
May 2009 be the best year for you ... so far!
Hello Polly,
Thanks for those wonderful wishes and may 2009 give you all of the joy and happiness you can handle. :-)
I've enjoyed reading your posts and I'm looking forward to many more.
I hope you have a wonderful and blessed New Year!
Hey Polly...and right back @ you...a blessed and healthy New Year!!!
all the best,
Amy
Wishing you a very happy and healthy New Year!
Happy new year!!!
May many dreams come true.
Just dropping by to wish you a Happy New Year!
Health and much prosperity to you in 2009!
Fitness Diva
Happy New Year too! Thanks for the lovely New Year greetings.
Happy New Year 2U2...
Happy New Year to you as well. Have a great year and many blessings of the new year.
Ask Ms Recipe
Happy New Year! Interesting information about the extra second and Big Ben!
Wishing you a wonderful 2009!
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
Have an amazing 2009 ahead of you!
hi polly! happy new year too! hope we all have a better 2009.
hi Polly!!!
Happy New Year to you! God bless you and your family!!!
Happy New Year!!!
Wish I could hear Big Ben...
Happy New Year, Polly! :-)
Thanks for all the support of my blog this past year. It is much appreciated! Looking forward to a great 2009! Best wishes for a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!
Happy New year!!! I wish you all the best!
Here's wishing you the best of 2009. Cheers!
Looking forward to a great 2009! Best wishes for a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!
Happy new year to you!
Akemashite Omedeto..Happy New Year to You ;)
happy new year 2009.wish you luck in this year and success come to you.:D
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