Two suicides but whose holding the hostages?
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Prayers for your nephew and his girlfriend Fit. Hopefully they are now safe and no more surprise attacks. They could have trouble getting out of France for a bit though. Everyone is asking Who but I think everyone knows in their heart who it is. What a sad concept that radicals preach, encouraging young ones to give up their life for the cause. ??
Bloody hell!I went to bed on a sweet note and with happy views of us all with such lovely, healthy grandkids. (so nice to see CG and PH hugging theirs!) and awake to the possibility of peril on anyone’s doorstep! I feel ill at the thought of anyone, let alone my friends! enduring the senseless loss of a child, or family, to what? Extremist madness! Our world is not safe. And one cannot even pray for God to be on our side, because they are all doing it in his name! Sick bastards!
And my youngest grandson is hell bent on an army career! Erk! At 16 he’s already a corporal in the Royal Australian Cadets in Adelaide. It seemed like a good character building option for him to get the blokey experience (He was only 8 when his dad died) I even encouraged it. Now 2 yrs down the track, his commanding officer is recommending him on a fast track to a Duntroon (Military officer’s academy) education and career. Just told me this a few days ago and I had mixed feelings then, tho had to be proud of his achievement. Now I am bordering on a panic attack as I stare at his photo and see the image of my son, so beautiful in youth, such an achiever. So bloody unfair! Bugga! I cannot bear to think of his boy being cannon fodder! (Liam is hell bent on the big guns and the artillery unit!)such a loving boy and so eager to please and serve, as was his dad.
Jeezus, I’m overreacting to buggery! And have no bloody ‘deep and meaningful’ cure for myself! PH! All I can think is I was the theoretical genius who encouraged his mum to let him make the army a replacement for his dad and God help me! I should have known he would strive to be the best of the best! A who wouldn’t adopt him? !@#$$%!!&*#%! and I know they can’t have him at 16, but the years go so fast. Plus I have other Military pros in the family, so I know the threat of terrorism on home soil is of growing concern and wouldn’t they target military schools? Dearie me, I have to really think about my words of supposed ‘wisdom’ to that boy. How did the mothers of war heroes deal with their enlistment? One doesn’t want to spruce cowardice under fire, but I would rather hide him under the bed! And those unhinged fanatics are not even honourable foe.Such a tragic waste of innocent life for no acceptable purpose under God’s Heaven!
Oh, FIT, I am so sorry! Here I am raving on the strength of my imagination and you are in the guts of the real thing. I hope your God is looking out for his own and your nephew and his girl are safe in Paris. Hugs to you. Keep us posted. The news is all over the place and no one really seems to know the full extent or cause. Rhumours are beginning to circulate about co-ordinated attacks in other countries. Even Oz! Stay safe all. I hope Sydney is still a party venue in March!
Herewith, my grandson and his sister. Think I’ll start drinking early today!
Ah, CG , so nice to have you only a page away. thank you for your kind heart and diligence to our flock. Bless you! I also lost impetus when I saw the news, and have been feeling a bit blue. So near Christmas for such a terrible thing. Not that any time would be better, but , all those families!
Yes, I do remember the Vietnam war. My son (Liam’s dad) was a toddler at the time. So tragic for so many on both sides. It, of all wars, should have put an end to blind compliance re killing people for political, or religious reasons! I
So many men, and now women, must live with the horror of taking human life. Honourable reason is their only solace, and I don’t think even that covers it, but…..kill MY kid? would I pick up a gun and shoot back? I think I would. And that is what I fear it will come to. Retribution on the streets. Our multi-culture-ism is a smoking gun. Who would not suspect their neighbour’s loyalties to our flag when they object to being in it’s presence? School’s now give students a choice!
Ah, well, I would not be in politics for quids. have to get off my butt and go do something practical, in the garden, at least then I will have earned a drink and looking back does no good. my best to all. xxxgyps
Hi All,
Very glad to report that my nephew and girlfriend are safe but unable to get home (London) at the moment as travel and borders under strict control at the moment. They were in a restaurant further up the street from the ones attacked last night; so were extremely lucky to be unharmed. I’m afraid I indulged in late night comfort eating and drinking, had a very restless night and woke up late this morning feeling quite unwell. However, all is ok, hopefully, now and we’re just waiting to hear that the young couple are able to make their way home safely. Just heard that part of London Gatwick airport has been evacuated so looks like there are more threats unfolding. What a terrifying world we live in with such intolerance, hatred and violence being fostered in the name of religion.
Gyps, PH and CG – thank you for the kind messages and I agree with all you say. Lovely photo too…it’s horrible to think of any of our young people being caught up in this war on terror, yet, it has to be tackled. Sick to my stomach.
Just got an email directly from my nephew. He and his girlfriend had to spend five hours on the floor in the dark upstairs from the restaurant they were in until they got the all-clear to make their way back to where they were staying. Very shook up but safe. No idea of when or how they will be able to get home. Terrifying times. So stressful for his parents (my brother and sister-in-law).
Oh Gyps, sending you the biggest hug.(((??))). Please do not beat yourself up because you gave heartfelt advice to your grandson. We have more people killed on the roads each year than in combat, and you would not stop encouraging him to learn to drive, or ride on your bike with you. we cannot know what is in store for our young ones but all we can do is love them to bits while we can and hope that they stay safe. It is so important for him to have a good direction in life and not slide off the slippery slope into drugs etc. the advice you gave was given because you love him and want a good life for him. That has not changed. All you have to do to be in danger these days is to go out to dinner. Be kind to yourself my friend. Lovely pic of that beautiful young man and his sister. And you look very swish.
Fit..what a time you and your family have been through. For your nephew to be so close would have been really scary. So pleased they are safe. I can understand you feeling sick to the stomach. So hard when someone you love is caught up in these situations. Hugs to you too(((??))).
it is amazing how this effects us. Like CG I feel numb. Just to think that there are people out there who just want to kill innocent people who are doing them no harm. I too remember the Vietnam war as I was engaged at the time to my childhood sweetheart who was conscripted and sent to war. Dreadful times… Luckily he survived and came home. The only communication was letters which came all at once and infrequently. Remember writing to him every day not knowing if he was alive or dead. I’m sure there are others amongst our group who had similar experiences. We went our separate ways after he came home as so much had changed, we still keep in touch from time to time.
Nowadays it not like this and contained to one area of the world. Now it seems that you are not safe even just going on a holiday or to a rock concert. I imagine that the majority of those killed would be young people. Many parents suffering loss at the moment. This is of course what the extremist are wanting, to make everyone fear them. They are doing a good job unfortunately. ☹️☹️☹️
Mornin’ CG – it’s hard to see and appreciate the beauty in nature or people at the moment but that is exactly what we need to do or else we have let these terrorists win. So, I just thought I’d post these words attributed to Mother Teresa:
People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered. Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives. Be kind anyway.
If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies. Succeed anyway.
If you are honest and sincere people may deceive you. Be honest and sincere anyway.
What you spend years creating, others could destroy overnight. Create anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous. Be happy anyway.
The good you do today, will often be forgotten. Do good anyway.
Give the best you have, and it will never be enough. Give your best anyway.
In the final analysis, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway.
Fit..a timely reminder from the words of Mother Teresa. Thank you for posting. Agree with your sentiments CG time to get on with appreciating the good things in life and not dwell on the bad, otherwise we let them win…and we bloody well are not going to let that happen. Have a great day…..tell your family how much you love them ?❤️??❤️???…appreciate nature where ever you are…??????? and get on with your life…CG ????..Doggy ??? Fit?? Gyps ???? SJ ??? ..memory not so good regarding the rest of the groups preferred enjoyment but whatever it is get out and be happy. Life is too precious to waste even one day. I am going to spend time in the garden with OH and then visit friends for an early dinner followed by a quick game of cards. Just the one wine as need to get back on the straight and narrow after drowning sorrows with a number of scotches last night. ???
PH – thanks for the lovely post and all the emoticons….such a nice way to brighten up our day!
GG – Hope all is going well with you in Sydney and that your internet issues are sorted.
UP – how are you, have the migraines been affecting you much?
Hope everybody else is fit and well and getting on with life and remembering the four Ps – (planning, preparing, patience and persistence) so that we can all rock this wol. BRING IT ON, NOTHING CAN STOP US!!!!
Hi all. Well my text has also done the dissapearing gact. It is most annoying.
Poor poor Paris. The senseless carnage is just too awful. What sort of crazy religion would get its believers to perpetrate such evil. Fit I’m glad your nephew is OK. What a traumatic experience for so many people. The scary thing is that we have them here too. Remember Martin Place. This is going to do lots of harm to the refugee plight I’m afraid.
I’m having a FD here today. Not much planned other than some slacks that need to be shortened. Not my favourite job. No more now. I keep,tapping the wrong keys and am getting annoyed.
Hi all, funny Fit that you should mention me just as I am finally about to write!
Firstly, so pleased that your family is safe but what a terrifying experience for them. At least they are young, I imagine they may have thought of something to do while lying on the floor in the dark for 5 hours! Excuse the humour, it is either laugh or cry..
So, I have had a combination of migraines and work to keep me from writing. Both of those things mean I need more sleep and am tired. The work part is because I don’t do it much anymore and it is also draining trying to get your head around the way things work when you are teaching a class of almost all non verbal and autistic, yet totally mobile teenagers for a week. The experienced aide slipped and fell while we were delivering advertising brochures that we had previously collated so was off for a couple of days and so I had to wing it with a new aide which was even more stressful!
But, I am over my cluster of migraines now. I will be working again next week all over the school but hope to be able to get on here.
My big confession is that I have not fasted and probably won’t next week either. I usually find it easy to fast, especially when busy but this job brings me undone! Numeracy and literacy involved making pancakes..
2 of the boys make toasted cheese sandwiches every morning tea and lunch time.
The school has a packaging program which involves getting day old bread for free on Wednesdays from Coles. I came home with scrolls, olive bread, ciabatta and sourdough. Apparently it was a day with a lot of leftover, as the kids take most of it home.
On Friday, the staff had their once a term drinks after school and every day there seems to be leftovers from someone’s birthday in the staffroom. I get no time to drink a cuppa (and can’t have hot drinks near kids)so at least I was able to get coke zero at school. We have no canteen but the P and C sells drinks to the staff as a fundraiser. I usually manage to come home dehydrated. I take water but forget to drink it!
Didn’t buy takeaway but just cooked reasonable meals and Friday, managed a salad as the school does a catering program on Fridays, which I ordered from. Daughter doing exams and husband flat out so no help there either!
So, I have been reading everything but unable to reply. Here is a quick addition to the conversations all way too late, leaving out names mostly!
My mother was not a good cook and I was raised by health nuts but I remember my grandmother’s cooking. It was also pretty healthy by my time with them as they were older had heart troubles had begun although they both lived forever, my nanna died at 97!
I too cannot get into Daniel Craig as Bond.
I have coincidentally bought a Spiraliser but have yet to use it…… ordered from Amazon but by the time it came I was too busy to think about it.
I have finally started The Lake House, just yesterday. I think I am going to like it!
I agree about today’s males. My husband, surprisingly for an academic is extremely handy and has done all sorts of renovations etc over they years. These days he is too busy and it is either outsourced or not done at all!
Of my 4 children, it is only Miss Social who wanted to follow her dad around to do stuff with him. My 3 sons weren’t into that at all and I am not sure about their capabilities at all as none yet have their own homes although they don’t live here either. My daughter however, managed quite a few things on her own while we were in Connecticut with help from the trusty internet and YouTube!
Gyps, thanks so much for the instructions!
Also we have more in common! I remember being told by a hairdresser that my kind of hair grows like a weed! It is easy to manage though as it was always straight until menopause when it developed the waves I always wanted!
I was also told that I was a good cow by an early childhood nurse!
As far as Turkeys go, Gyps, I wouldn’t worry. I always consider it a win if I go to the beach and no one tries to pour buckets of water over me and roll me back in! I will also be working for the last 2 weeks of the year which will involve swimming lessons and a carnival so I will be off to buy new swimmers and hopefully won’t have gained to much by the time I buy them. I am treating this 2 weeks like a holiday and will get back on track afterwards.
Welcome to newbies. Lyn Kay, I was very much the same as you when I started. I used pre packaged food, couldn’t cook and weighed daily. It does get easier and I no longer do those things but it was a great way to get started. Gawdmuther, hello!
PH, what a beautiful pair you make in that photo!
Finally, I leave you with my last Friday night’s story. I went to the dog park with my dog early because I was so tired and knew that once I stopped, I was unlikely to start again!
This next bit is a cut and paste from Part of an FB status so if bits don’t make sense that is why!
“I spent last night which truly was Friday the 13th driving a random and distressed young girl around town with her seriously injured dog. Came to the park without her phone (what teenager in Year 11 does that!? ), dog has bizarre accident that leaves insides exposed. Doesn’t know father’s number, mother at that moment on plane to U.S.
Timing!
Into the car, phone vet on the way there, they only have the mother’s number on record. But at least they are open until 7. Turns out father works at UQ so I drag my husband, Chris, into things to track down father. Father not answering but Chris leaves a voicemail. May be on bus home by now.
So, where do you live I ask? Turns out my friend, Louise, lives across the road…… now drag Louise into the story. She knocks on door and leaves note, delays leaving her house and eventually calls on another neighbour to take over the watch!
Meanwhile, vet is dealing with a second emergency as well so we are there quite a while. Temporarily patched but needs further checking out at emergency hospital. On other side of Brisbane…
There is one closer but not as well staffed.
Decide that father must be home by now, so drive over there. Nope.
But, girl can go in and get her phone!
Nope.
Turns out in all the drama, she has lost her key somewhere!!!!!
I decide to leave them for 10 mins to wait for father who surely must be on the next bus while I drop Wally, who had been in the back of the car the whole time, home. He was no doubt wondering why he got such a dodgy run and who was this upstart who gets to ride in the front?!
Father finally arrives during this time. I receive a call from girl to say that they are in the car and on way to the hospital! I get back out of the car, go inside and pour wine!
Abandon planned dinner, have cheese on toast and more wine!
For those who want to know about the dog, I think he will be OK, but will ring today.
He was a little whippet with no fat to protect him from a knock or snag. We didn’t see a stick (school oval) and there was no fight but somehow he had a 3 way tear that meant an entire flap of skin was ripped off.”
The dog is OK. I think I have more than made up for my lack of posting. Most of you will fall asleep reading it. Sorry!
Cheers all!
Wow UT I was getting worried that you had just drifted off….and then we get your biggest post ever I reckon! So welcome back!! Boy what a drama you had but so glad you were able to help & that the dog will be OK. I remember my times filling in at a special school in Alice Springs – not special trained but they took whoever they could get. Boy that was a challenge so I take my hat off to you. I just filled in as the assistant really plus did some music appreciation stuff. The other 1/2 of that job was my most loved ever – teacher at the hospital school. It was mostly pre literacy & numeracy stuff with indigenous kids from out of town. Lots of art & crafts & preschool activities & lending toys/puzzles/books to kids. Was a very special time.
I am trying to avoid the news as much as possible at the moment but my heart does go out to those who have lost loved ones….such senseless tragedies & such hatred. But I refuse to let them mar my day. Going to enjoy my garden as many others are, do my sewing & enjoy the wonders of life. Our birds are eating breakfast on our patio at the moment so enjoying their antics. Fit so glad your family is OK & hope they’ll be home soon. Luv that poem of Mother Teresa’s.
Gyps as you say you have military pros in the family anyway, so there would always have been a leaning/desire for him to go that way. Don’t be so hard on yourself. It will also have taught him many valuable lessons in life too & helped him to survive without his dad.
So let’s get on with our day…do something you love or absolutely enjoy…..treasure your family and friends…and let the beauty of this world soothe your soul and calm your troubled minds. Remember it IS still beautiful but we lose sight of that at times like these. sj XXXX
Hi all. Gosh Up what dramas you’ve had. I’m glad that your migraines are gone. You,certainly have been busy. What a to do with the girl and the dog. Good on you for assisting.
CG are you watching the cricket? I’m glad that NZ is putting up a fight. I find “no contest ” matches very boring.
I’ve had quite a busy day. Big load of laundry. Ironing and some sewing. So far my FD is going well. I’ve only had boiled eggs and a mug of Jarrah chocolate. I’ve got smoked salmon with a big plate of salad veg for supper.
I will no doubt catch up with the news again tonight. We were in Paris this time last year. Such a beautiful city with so much history. I feel desperately sorry for the Parisians. I abhore all forms of violence. We left South Africa because they had compulsory military conscription and we did not want our son to be fighting in a war that had nothing to do with us.
Driven out of the garden by more rain. We have had so much lately however did have a nice day so far.
UP. What a story and well done for such a long post. . Good news the dog will be ok and I bet the cheese on toast tasted wonderful… It takes special skills to do at work what you do and my hat goes off to you. Such a busy lady.
Doggy. So frustrating when things disappear.
Think I’ll go and do some sewing… talking in some blouses. Great feeling ???
Fit! So glad your good news was the first thing to greet me. Thanks for taking the time to share, you must be so involved in your family’s stress. We are all mother hens here, too, clucking over your chic in peril. Breathe now, love. Hope you get a better sleep tonight. Hugs.
Phew! 6.30 in the morning! Here I am up at sparrow’s fart after a poor night’s sleep. Feeling old and useless because I can’t actually rise up on my broomstick and dong the infidel! But then I had an epiPHany!
Ah, PH, you are so right. What we teach our kids of honour, valour and loving is more likely to keep them safe in mortal combat than a gun!
The boy (Grandson) is a PEACEMAKER. That’s why they need him. Hopefully why they WANT him as a leader. Liam draws mates to his happy personality. I guess they would follow him to hell and, hopefully, back. He would certainly cry Justice! and stand up for the underdog. Even if he doesn’t know it yet.
Am chuckling because this post is about eleven hours late. I really started writing in the dawn hours and just about wrote a book! Must have been considering the memoir notion you pair egged me into. Be careful what you wish for! Anyway, after a whole day of amusing myself, I decided it was entirely inappropriate! but having run dry of a new theme I just cut and posted the relevant paragraphs. Hope the status quo on your nephew’s safety is still positive, Fit.
So best I refresh the page and try to catch up with the mob. You’ll all be happy to know I have pretty much finished the cleaning binge, only miscellaneous bits to put back together. My halo is bright, I’m sure I’ve lost weight, feel quite lightheaded! And Praise God I didn’t post my day’s rave, so my credibility is still intact. May the world heal. Be safe all xxx gyps
Ha, ha, UP!, We have more in common than ‘hairweed’ methinks! I’m downright proud of you getting all that down coherently, good read, too. I generally go off track till the point is so lost it’s not worth retrieving! Certainly the site has turned down the size of some of my epics. I really considered doing this morning’s effort in serial form. Be grateful I saw the light. Zelda was in fine form! Going to have my boiled egg now… cackle…
I am Fasting today (can’t you tell?)so I can have a few drinks with Gawd tomorrow.
Good morning all..don’t believe I’m the first one to post. Not like me at all however decided I needed to start the day earlier so beginning with today..they tell me that the only way to change sleep patterns it to get up early and then you will be tired at night and go to bed earlier. So here goes. Fast day today so back on the WOL with renewed determination. I have weighed and back up to 101. 5 The majic pills all finished and so the result was a a .5 kg increase. Not bad I suppose so. So far the bad pain has not returned so maybe things are looking up. All planned for today so wishing all of you the best for fast day..WE CAN ALL DO THIS?????..off to the pool at 8.80..
Hello everyone from a lovely sunny Tassie morning. I’ve the taken the pooch for a nice walk before brekkie. Every day I manage to increase my time out walking and am not having any knee pain for which I’m so greateful.
I did a FD yesterday as we are having B’Day drinks with friends this arvo. I went well until 4.30 pm and then the hunger bug got to me. I managed to last out till my normal supper time of 6.30 pm and then had fish and salad. I still felt peckish but kept topping up with water. I went to bed early in order to avoid temptation in the way of blue cheese and bikkies.
The sun starts rising here at 5am. Birds all get into full chorus and that alerts Pepper who then wants to go outside. I eventually gave in and got up and made myself a cuppa coffee and watched the news on TV. It’s still so depressing.
Yes CG I too prefer the ODI or 20 20 version of the game but Test matches can be interesting. The Kiwis are putting up a good fight.
Take care all and happy fasting.
XX Doggy
Morning all beautiful sunny day here. Dawg you did very well avoiding that blue cheese & bikkies. Going to bed early is often the answer I find! So glad that your knee has responded to the anti-inflammatories.
PH you got the honours of starting our day off! Well done for you only gaining .5 while on the cortisone. that’s excellent & will be off in no time. Do hope thatit has knocked the pain on the head for quite some time.
Gyps your place must be so sparkly by now…and your pen’s been sparkling too by the sound of it!
CG I expect you’re at the pool & then cardio?
I’m about to do the few bits of housework & then launch into outfit for no 2 GD. Very happy with no 1’s & think she’ll like the matching little handbag! Have to buy something to cover up one spot though as there was some black on the iron & can’t get it off. The shop had nice sparkly silver hearts the other day & that should cover it nicely (not my style but bet the kids will like them!)….will have to buy another for sister of course.
Had my coffee for brekky…now let’s see if we can manage till 4pm again for my HB egg. Usually make it. Then having something different today for dinner. It’s tomatoey meatballs & salad in a pitta bread. Now I don’t usually have bread on a FD but been wanting to make this recipe for a while. 287 cals so can manage that. Link here:
http://www.52recipes.co.uk/2014/02/17/meatballs-in-pitta-bread/
Don’t forget your persistence & perseverance today especially if it turns into one of those HARD FD’s. But as we all know they don’t happen very often & we usually take it in our stride if we’ve prepared well. suejen XXXX
Well done doggy for managing your fast dat yesterday..I often go to bed early to avoid temptation on a FD ..works well.
SJ. One down. One to go with the little dresses. Can’t wait to see photos..
Having a struggle FD today…starving. Must be let left over effects of the pills. So far I have had 1 egg, cucumber munchies for morning tea, miso soup, half a serve and my coffee. Be a miracle if I make it
Outfit for Gracie 3yo with matching bag. Just needs some white broderie anglaise lace across the bodice. sj XX Each top has a bit of the sister’s material around the neck/armholes – thought they’d like that! Might add something onto the bag with the other material too – maybe make a flower (rather than the bling) to cover the stain?
Aw, pretty…. Well done SJ! Gorgeous little bag! Sweet pattern. You are creative! Hope you have access to their cuddles when they get them. Like I said before, your grandkids will always remember the love. But those little tags are classic reminders!
Fit, I did love that Poem you put up from Mother Theresa. Hope your news remains positive. The rumblings of Paris are being heard all over the world and the repercussions are far from over. Let us hope the actual fanatics are on the receiving end and not a whole nation. They have not done their race any favours. My garden is peaceful and alive with birdsong. Counting my blessings ATM.
PH, glad the cortisone worked. You will lose the 5kgs, it will mostly be fluid retention. Try to avoid highly processed foods and eat fresh to avoid the inflammation irritants. Don’t overdo the return to exercise, Just plod on, water exercise is best for joint pain. We all know you can do it!
CG, Your days are certainly full on. The life of a farmer! Mmm, well, best not get me started on the joys of being a farmer’s wife! I did not enjoy farming, but I think it would have been different if it was my idea. But that’s a long story, too. And I am determined not to waffle away another 10 hours or so! Just saying, seeing Paris blown up by a male dominated faction of chauvinistic, overbearing sods! Has stirred my suffragette tendencies. The past, and how hard we have fought for our equal rights, keeps making my pen hand sooo itchy!
Dearie me, but I got into enough hot water in the past to tide me over on that issue. Heh, heh, I dug up this snippet you might relate too. It was in response to the ex hubby’s very annoying habit of blaming me for everything He did wrong! He dared say I was a traitor to my sex for not liking housework! After a day’s work as his farm off sider(packing bananas), doing the office work, and feeding the few dozen domestic animals (Geese, turkeys, ducks, chooks, goats, pigs, cats and dogs, plus a horse and foal) not to mention the kids; We only had cold cuts for tea and the washing was still on the line, not folded neatly in his drawers as he required.
Poor man. I printed a whole book of verse due to his inspiration. It got published, I went on TV (with a visiting Pam Ayres) onto Australia All over and still he didn’t get the message. I divorced him after 30 yrs. I believe he got a clothes dryer the week after I left.
Bah! Down with the Paris infidels! Somebody ought to make them domestic slaves!
TO THE GEN’RAL MEN’S TRAITORS –
ON FELINE AFFAIRS
*For: My Sisters-In-Sufferrence*
(FROM MY MISSILE-ANUS RECOLLECTIONS OF A SUFFRAGETTE…..Sometime in the 20th century)
If ya ain’t gen’rally menagin’
Here’s a tip, ole mate
There’ll be a male behind it
(Who didn’t shut the gate..)
Ladies! The herd is overrunnin’
An they’ve lost all common sense
They’ll be lookin’ for a patsy
(DON’T go sittin’ on the fence!)
Ya gotta’ be pro-active
In their furtive fits ‘n’ farts
Hah! The only thing upfront
Needs ta’ be yore…fullsome parts….
Ya’ know ya’ got ‘em beat
‘An it’s just a reflex action
Kinda’ herdin’ senseless sheep
Ever bawlin’ their distraction
Their strong point ain’t Bi-focal
So yore best bet is confusion
Jest do yore multi taskin’
Let ‘em wallow in illusion
Retreat! (behind the throne, luv…)
‘Tis woman’s best defence
Whyever would ya’ wannabe
An equal (???) to the gents???!!
Nooo! Retreat unto tradition!
‘Tis hysterical! Historical…
On the dumbness of us wimmen
They were even categorical!
Hah! Blondes were better at it
( Til some mug cottoned on…)
Then Brunettes got the blame
For comin’ on too strong
Ever wary of the Redheads –
Ahh, but Grey was overlooked…..
Hah! My money’s onya’ Granny
Their goose is flamin’ cooked!
MCB.
SJ. How beautiful. I’m sure the will love the outfits……the bag looks great too. Where is the stain.? Maybe a little cotton lace flower to match the Broderae anglaise. Great labels. You must feel so good to have finished one..the second one always goes together easier. Made me want to get a move on with my sewing for my new little one.
CG. Good to have a plan now for the operation. Let’s hope that it will be soon for you. Good news about the liver too. My liver tests have improved since being on 5.2. Possibly because not indulging as much ..or reduced pain medication and detoxifying drinks..not that they were bad in the first place but they are good now so another benefit of this wol.
Gyps. Great verse. Why does it not surprise me that you have been published and Pam Ayres..love her..can just imagine you on TV.
Good advice about the eating..and the exercise..I do not eat any processed food if I can help it. All fresh,even mostly make my own chocolate out of roasted nuts, coconut oil, shredded coconut, cocoa powder and maple syrup for sweetening..have to keep it in the freezer. It is so yummy and I kid myself that it is a health food.??? . My physio suggested that I may be able to try the early morning aquarobics classes they run at the centre on the days she has no classes. I just have to pace myself.. Which I am good at…There is a georgous young exercise physiotherapist running them with the biggest brown eyes you can imagine. Have been to his classes before, all the oldies want to take him home..anyway enough of the perving…felt very tired after first class but am sure it will do me good.
Keeping myself busy till dinner. Almost there…
Yo Ho Hats and CG, I am in awe of the efforts you both put into maintaining health and mobility. Got to admit I soo took it for granted in my younger years. And my devotion to good habits is patchy at best. But you lot have inspired me to try a bit harder. Onya. Nevertheless, I just finished a delectable plate of stroganoff with dinner rollsx2 plastered with butter. Sooo yum! but it is worth a mention that I actually appreciated every morsel, because the occurrence was so rare and it felt like forbidden fruit! So I have changed many bad habits and I did fast yesterday. A win is a win.
Great they are moving so promptly on your surgery CG. Fingers crossed it will all be over before Christmas. Luck
Well, the Gawdmuther has come and gone, on her way back to her property up North. She’s read the book and is off to apply the principles. Thanks you all for your welcome and is looking forward to comparing notes in future. I have another funeral to attend (an old friend’s hubby) this week and OH’s specialist phone consult. Life hangs by the neck, may we make the most of it. cheers for now! gyps
Hi All!
I was missing in action all day yesterday so have lots to catch up on. OH and I went into Dublin for his dad’s anniversary Mass, then over to friends’ house – the two men went to rugby match while we two ladies went shopping; then we all met up again and went to the movies and then went back to theirs for a lovely meal and we stayed the night with them. It was a great day and just the cure for the scare we had over the weekend. Thank you all for you the kind messages; I could feel all the care and thoughtfulness over the airwaves – my nephew is fine but I don’t know if he is still in Paris or not because I’m just home.
CG – no need to apologise for not saying goodnight, I know you always think of me away across on the other side of the world! It’s lovely to hear how much pleasure you get from your land and animals. Hope the mowing went in straight lines after your little drop of ‘refreshment’!! 😉 Best of luck with the surgeon and I’m sure you’ll get you op over and done with in time for the reunion 🙂
UP – so glad to see you back here and hope all the headaches are behind you. What a saga about the young girl and the dog……you really were the Good Samaritan! Well done for going to so much trouble to make sure the story had a happy ending xxxx
Doggy – great to hear that you are extending your walks and that the pain is staying away; brilliant news! 🙂
PH – hope your pain stays away too and that small gain will be gone in no time. Heed CG’s advice and ease yourself into activity. Aquarobics should fit the bill.
SJ – how talented you are!! What a beautiful outfit and so special with all the little touches you are adding – really love the label too; I hope they keep the outfits as family heirlooms and treasure them for many years to come. 🙂
Gypsy – you and Pam Ayres are cut out of the same cloth, I reckon. I would love to see you both perform together! Loved the poem too….so true of many of the species!! Hope the Gawdmother enjoyed meeting us and that she has great success with 5:2 too. Tell her we’re all rooting for her!! 🙂 Best of luck to your little leprechaun too! Xxxxx
I overindulged yesterday completely and planned to do a FD today but somehow don’t have the heart for it….not even PC, I think. Never mind; 5:2 will wait – there are more important things in life. Thanks again for all the kind wishes and support here; I really, really appreciate it. Hugs to you all (((((( ))))))
Well gang.i made it??? this was the hardest fast I’ve ever done. Thanks CG for the support throughout the day. Without my apple cucumbers out of the garden as munchies and lots of water would have busted. I had my dinner and went to bed early to avoid temptation. Was even hungry in bed so decided to have an apple at 9.00 to get to sleep. That worked and ended on 512 cals. ?
I just can’t seam to last till even lunch time without food at the moment. Boy do drugs play havoc with the system.
Feeling a bit tender in the lower back today after aquarobics yesterday, too much looking into those big brown own eyes!! ???However it is to be expected and back to classes with my physio today so she will advise what to do. Feels so good being able to go to that next step..???
Fit so lovely you had a nice day yesterday and you are right. You are at the stage that 5.2 can wait for a few days and not worry. Have a nice day tomorrow and spoil yourself.
Well up and at it. Planning on taking some cuttings from the garden for one of the girls at the class. She wants some geraniums to strike for mossie control, and we have lots..bomb proof plant. Have a great PC day girls. I’m really looking forward to it. Planning on eggs and bacon for breckie!! YUM.
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