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Whatever / Re: More or Les (was Bloody Plurals)
« on: March 18, 2024, 12:38:29 AM »
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I've been waiting for you to pop up Linda

I do tend to pop up spasmodically, Pen!  Keep meaning to post and then get distracted.  Been distracted this weekend by having number one son home for a few days.   :)

I would recommend you delve back into Foyle's War post haste.

Tuna and onion and our fave condiment for my lunch today. Chicken and roasties tonight.  >:D

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Whatever / Re: More or Les (was Bloody Plurals)
« on: March 17, 2024, 09:52:02 PM »
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Foyle's War, my favourite ever series, I watched each episode at least twice.

Only twice, Jack?!  It's my absolute favourite and I have watched many times.  The portrayal of Foyle by Michael Kitchen is perfect. 

I also loved Morse and Lewis, never watched Endeavour and don't watch any of the others mentioned.  Of course I watch Midsomer but it has really gone downhill since Tom left.  I'm not a binge watcher but could happily watch Foyle's War for ever - and probably will!!  >:D

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Words / Re: Word suggestion: rompers
« on: March 09, 2024, 10:02:27 PM »
Usually an all in one garment for very small children, Jacki.

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Whatever / Re: More or Les (was Bloody Plurals)
« on: March 07, 2024, 11:09:24 PM »
Marginally, Jack!   >:D

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Whatever / Re: More or Les (was Bloody Plurals)
« on: March 07, 2024, 08:27:21 PM »
OMG!  I'm practically lost for words, Jack.  Don't know whether to laugh, cry or be sick!

What a beautiful image your sonnet conjures up but there's no way I'm a) going hiking, b) getting within spitting range of swans or c) drinking ale, but thank you for sharing your dream with us.  I'm secretly quite thrilled and honoured!  :)

Over to you Pen ....  >:D

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Whatever / Re: More or Les (was Bloody Plurals)
« on: March 01, 2024, 02:42:03 AM »
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As you're not paying for the overpriced plonk tonight please have a glass for me  >:D

I'll try and force one down, Pen!  >:D

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Whatever / Re: More or Les (was Bloody Plurals)
« on: March 01, 2024, 01:15:50 AM »
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Why on earth they don't just a buy reasonably priced wine from Morrisons or somewhere beats me.

Thing is, they probably do but just double and a bit the cost to us.  Anyway, not my turn to pay tonight so can slurp away quite happily on the Chateau Blandeau!

Have just been watching some programmes on Led Zep - what a rock god Robert Plant was!! They don't make 'em like that any more.   >:D

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Whatever / Re: More or Les (was Bloody Plurals)
« on: March 01, 2024, 12:05:29 AM »
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No David Cassidy and Donny Osmond for me!!

Absolutely not!  Marc Bolan for me. and then, of course, Bowie.

Glad you've come to your senses regarding Desiderata - how surprising that you had it on your wall, too!

Soup and toast for my lunch.  Turkey stir fry tonight before sampling the expensive plonk at book club. 

The sun is trying its best to come out today but not really succeeding.  Still, no rain or wind but I believe it's due to get colder this weekend.  :(

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Whatever / Re: More or Les (was Bloody Plurals)
« on: February 29, 2024, 11:05:19 PM »
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Many years ago, I used to know and consult this poem for inspiration

As did I, Jack, and still do.  Reading it again has left me in a happy, calm and positive frame of mind - which was surely the intention of the words.  Now if only I  had kept that old poster I would put it back on my bedroom wall for daily inspiration.  >:D

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Whatever / Re: More or Les (was Bloody Plurals)
« on: February 29, 2024, 08:37:36 PM »
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I then moved on to If and Desiderata.

Surely Desiderata, Pen?!  Go placidly amid the noise and haste ....   A poem I have loved for many years and used to have the poster on my bedroom wall when I was just a laal lass!  I find the words extremely comforting and uplifting.

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Analysis (ai): This poem offers practical advice for navigating life's challenges. It emphasizes maintaining inner peace amidst external noise and haste, and the value of self-reflection and authenticity. The poem encourages compassion for others, regardless of their status, and warns against comparing oneself to them.

It promotes humility and perseverance, reminding readers to appreciate their accomplishments and pursue their passions. Despite life's hardships, the poem encourages seeking virtue and finding beauty in the world. It suggests embracing aging gracefully and cultivating inner strength. The poem concludes with a message of universal connection and encouragement to find peace and happiness in the midst of life's complexities.

I am taking kindly the counsel of the years and relaxing with a coffee before attempting anything too strenuous today.  Hope you are doing the same!  >:D


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Whatever / Re: More or Les (was Bloody Plurals)
« on: February 25, 2024, 11:30:08 PM »
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“I said to Heart, “How goes it?” Heart replied: “Right as a Ribstone Pippin!” But it lied.”
  Hilaire Belloc

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The False Heart" presents a concise critique of human nature, particularly the tendency for words and actions to mask true feelings. The speaker confronts Heart, only to be met with a deliberately deceptive response. The fruit imagery in "Pippin" could symbolize the heart's sweet exterior hiding a bitter interior.

Compared to the author's more complex works, this poem's simplicity and brevity reinforce its impact. It encapsulates a universal human experience in a few lines, echoing the themes of deception and self-delusion found in Romantic and Victorian literature.

The poem's compact structure and use of colloquial language make it both memorable and relatable, transcending the limitations of its time period. By addressing a fundamental aspect of human nature, "The False Heart" remains relevant and evocative today.

Couldn't have put it better myself.  Short, simple and concise. Bit like me!  >:D



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Whatever / Re: More or Les (was Bloody Plurals)
« on: February 24, 2024, 11:45:46 PM »
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You have my undying admiration for studying Chaucer  :laugh:

I must admit I was fairly horrified when I first looked at it but I translated it into modern language and it was easier to tackle plus I had a very good teacher to help me. 

Do you like Jabberwocky, Pen?  If you can make sense of it you're a better man(!) than me but even though I don't understand it, I love the sound of the words.  Feeling a bit brillig and slithy myself today!!  Might go out to gyre and gimble in the wabe shortly!  >:D

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Whatever / Re: More or Les (was Bloody Plurals)
« on: February 24, 2024, 09:24:52 PM »
I think I'd like to be involved in your poetry group, Jack!  I don't know a great deal about poetry but have studied it a bit at evening classes.  Will search out my old notes and hopefully will be able to make some sort of contribution.  I'm not sure whether it is always necessary or desirable to delve too deeply into meanings but will be interested to see the forthcoming observations.  Just so long as I don't have to listen to poetry being read out loud (cringey) I am happy to read and discuss it, same with books.  I have studied and translated Chaucer's The Nun's Priest's Tale at length - very helpful, I know!!   :o >:D

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Whatever / Re: More or Les (was Bloody Plurals)
« on: February 05, 2024, 11:13:32 PM »
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Make sure you have a small table as well as a chair so that you have somewhere to put your glass of wine on a lovely warm summer's evening admiring your efforts  >:D

That's the plan!  The reality may be me sat on an upturned bucket but still with a glass of wine in my hand, of course.  Long way to go before garden is arbour-worthy.  >:D

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Whatever / Re: More or Les (was Bloody Plurals)
« on: February 05, 2024, 08:32:19 PM »
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Have you told your poor long suffering hubby about your plans for the spare bedroom?  :laugh:   >:D

Not yet, Pen. It might be the straw that breaks the camel's back after all his work on the kitchen and bathroom!  In any event, I have recently decided that the colour on our sitting room walls needs changing so that might have to be his next task.  I like painting but he doesn't trust to me to a good enough job as I'm apparently a bit slapdash in my approach!  Surely not?  Anyway, that will keep him occupied until it's fine enough to overhaul the garden which looks like a builder's yard at the moment!  I'm hoping for a small arbour where I can sit and admire my horticultural skills (zero at present but I'm planning to stuff a few plants in the garden and hopefully they will do their thing without much expertise on my part). >:D


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