In the beginning, the Lord turned to the archangel Gabriel, and said,
"Today I am going to create a beautiful part of the earth and I will call it Wales. I will make a country of breathtaking blue lakes, rich green forests and dark beautiful mountains. Which from time to time will be snow covered. I will give it clear, swift rivers, which will overflow with salmon and trout. The land shall be lush and fertile on which the people can raise cattle and grow their food, as well as being rich with precious metals and stones that will be sought after the world over.
"Underneath the land I shall lay rich seams of coal for the inhabitants to mine. Around the coast, I will make some of the most beautiful areas in the world. Golden sandy beaches and cliffs that will attract all manner of wildlife. With lots of islands that will be like a paradise to all who visit them. In the deep blue waters around the shores, there will be an abundance of sea life. The people who live there will be called the Welsh and will be the friendliest people on earth."
"Excuse me sir," interrupted Gabriel, "don't you think your being a bit too generous to these Welsh?"
"Nonsense," replied the Lord, "wait until you see the neighbors I'm giving them ..."
----------------A Final Thought ...
"In England there are sixty different religions, and only one sauce."
- Attributed to Francesco Caraccioli (1752-99), Neapolitan naval commander