tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566659.post113239159339098200..comments2023-10-11T21:17:01.752+11:00Comments on Tired but Generally Willing: Thank Guus!Chaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02200223328284441113noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566659.post-1133425356348703592005-12-01T19:22:00.000+11:002005-12-01T19:22:00.000+11:00hn : Shrek is good enough to watch multiple times ...hn : Shrek is good enough to watch multiple times without getting too sick of it.<BR/>darcy : I have heard the version by Jose *but* I didnt make the connection till you mentioned it! It just sounds so different. Just didnt occur to me. *scratches head*Chaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200223328284441113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566659.post-1133355035284269322005-11-30T23:50:00.000+11:002005-11-30T23:50:00.000+11:00Wait til you hear Jose Gonzalez cover Kylie's "Put...Wait til you hear Jose Gonzalez cover Kylie's "Put You Hand on Your Heart and Tell Me". Stunning. Strange but true.Darcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07222269268724554934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566659.post-1133351158614718552005-11-30T22:45:00.000+11:002005-11-30T22:45:00.000+11:00Chai, we teach them to think independently and whe...Chai, we teach them to think independently and when they do it becomes 'rebellion'. Having been a nine year old Libran once, I'm guessing she's fine.<BR/><BR/>As for Asterix, it doesn't hurt though, to reinvent the wheel every now and then especially when you liked the rims so much.<BR/><BR/>This is why Shrek was so popular - both of my kids at five and eighteen and I (at more than those ages) love Shrek for different reasons.Husky Nutmeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05470734400451900956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566659.post-1133315255098120112005-11-30T12:47:00.000+11:002005-11-30T12:47:00.000+11:00hn : I guess every generation tries to pass and sh...hn : I guess every generation tries to pass and share knowledge and wisdom onto the next. But I have to be really subtle with mine (ie. my kid). There are signs of early rebellion. eg. I say "Asterix is really funny". "No, dad. Not reading it, ever.". Or maybe it is a generational thing. ie. I find it funny, kids these days dont.<BR/><BR/>as : Writing every day is pretty prolific. I myself would find that very hard to do. I think mine would come out sounding really forced (much more so than it already does). eg. Today, I took the stairs instead of the lift, and I did it 2 steps at a time, instead of the usual one. *silence* *cough*... *cough*Chaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200223328284441113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566659.post-1133291950614390092005-11-30T06:19:00.000+11:002005-11-30T06:19:00.000+11:00:-) Yep, reading blogs more than anything else.Als...:-) Yep, reading blogs more than anything else.<BR/>Also, putting pressure on myself to post each day, which I have to stop doing, because at least every 2nd post will be rubbish :-)<BR/>Cult, hmm, maybe there something in that ;)Autumn Stormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00717238881397883357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566659.post-1133263985120046642005-11-29T22:33:00.000+11:002005-11-29T22:33:00.000+11:00There's a running joke in my family that I am 'cre...There's a running joke in my family that I am 'creative' because I am the fifth child and God was running a bit low in the brains quota by the time He got to me. <BR/><BR/>But as the poor of Calcutta would say, 'what little I have, I can share...'Husky Nutmeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05470734400451900956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566659.post-1133209577004536242005-11-29T07:26:00.000+11:002005-11-29T07:26:00.000+11:00Your imagination would far exceed any secret I cou...Your imagination would far exceed any secret I could possibly harbour. I say we go with your brain. It's more exciting.Chaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200223328284441113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566659.post-1133176802025838522005-11-28T22:20:00.000+11:002005-11-28T22:20:00.000+11:00'though there was the one time when I left a confe...'though there was the one time when I left a confession'...<BR/><BR/>if only the good old telepathy would kick in just about now!Husky Nutmeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05470734400451900956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566659.post-1133131153197268122005-11-28T09:39:00.000+11:002005-11-28T09:39:00.000+11:00hn: Admittedly, I had to go look up what Step 8 wa...hn: Admittedly, I had to go look up what Step 8 was....(never been in anything anonymous, though there was the one time when I left a confession).<BR/>"""<BR/>8. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.<BR/>"""<BR/>Apart from boredom, I'm not sure what sort of harm I could do. (not including my Jedi Mind control attempts).Chaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200223328284441113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566659.post-1133116220819533982005-11-28T05:30:00.000+11:002005-11-28T05:30:00.000+11:00Imagine that twenty years ago - Diaries Anon - *St...Imagine that twenty years ago - Diaries Anon - *Step One: we admitted we were powerless...* - then there's step eight...Husky Nutmeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05470734400451900956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566659.post-1133092407157057242005-11-27T22:53:00.000+11:002005-11-27T22:53:00.000+11:00steph : hee hee... I remember reading this blogger...steph : hee hee... I remember reading this blogger saying he attended events just so he could blog about it... I guess then blogging got him out of his house... Mind you, the thought has crossed my mind. A support group, you say?Chaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200223328284441113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566659.post-1133091044768665512005-11-27T22:30:00.000+11:002005-11-27T22:30:00.000+11:00I know what you mean. I started out writing for my...I know what you mean. I started out writing for myself and now, somedays i think....wow, should i write about that? That's a bit mundane/boring whatever? So then i end up spilling my guts about the deep dark secrets of my friends and enemies, and purging myself of all the embarrassing things i do...anything for a laugh. ;)Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09486157834509821905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566659.post-1132925733700626402005-11-26T00:35:00.000+11:002005-11-26T00:35:00.000+11:00sus : Interesting... I actually started writing fo...sus : Interesting... I actually started writing for myself... sort of like a diary... but accessable to all... and maybe look back in a few years time.. sort of like memory joggers, cos my points of view changes over time... <BR/>And then u get a few commentors, and then suddenly, there is pressure to write something interesting not only to you, but what you think is of interest to others.. and it gets out of hand after thatChaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200223328284441113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566659.post-1132908353757328122005-11-25T19:45:00.000+11:002005-11-25T19:45:00.000+11:00I think the whole blog thing is interesting. First...I think the whole blog thing is interesting. <BR/><BR/>First your like, what's a blog?<BR/><BR/>Then you get your own. <BR/><BR/>Then no-one reads it for a while.<BR/><BR/>You leave comments on other people's blogs.<BR/><BR/>Other people leave comments on your blog. <BR/><BR/>You think about giving up but don't want to dissapoint your four or so regular readers. <BR/><BR/>It's like a cult or something.Susannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09072369587698652657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566659.post-1132656244495046582005-11-22T21:44:00.000+11:002005-11-22T21:44:00.000+11:00My family and friends have made similar noises in ...My family and friends have made similar noises in a much less gentle way so I thank you.Husky Nutmeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05470734400451900956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566659.post-1132645391514036552005-11-22T18:43:00.000+11:002005-11-22T18:43:00.000+11:00hn : OK.. I was just being polite.. besides, I nee...hn : OK.. I was just being polite.. besides, I need a good laugh. And yes, I am a very gentle reviewer, if you cant already tell, yet.Chaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200223328284441113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566659.post-1132603180846526682005-11-22T06:59:00.000+11:002005-11-22T06:59:00.000+11:00That's a great feeling even if it's a scary feelin...That's a great feeling even if it's a scary feeling. <BR/><BR/>If it does lose some impact it might be because something else amazing has found it's spot. <BR/><BR/>Enjoy the moment.<BR/><BR/>Oh and yes, share my writing with a willing audience? Now there's something!Husky Nutmeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05470734400451900956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566659.post-1132572578900327952005-11-21T22:29:00.000+11:002005-11-21T22:29:00.000+11:00hn : Godd idea. Will definitely keep the wiggles f...hn : Godd idea. Will definitely keep the wiggles for babies in mind. Any chance of seeing what you write when you finish it? I am still listening to Sufjan Stevens after 4 weeks. Am scared I will get sick of it cos I love it so much and dont want to. The lyrics on it are amazing esp Casimir Pulaski Day.<BR/>http://lyrics.lyr-x.com/6073/Chaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200223328284441113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566659.post-1132512544608700262005-11-21T05:49:00.000+11:002005-11-21T05:49:00.000+11:00There is a Wiggles CD for babies. A sleepy time th...There is a Wiggles CD for babies. A sleepy time thing. How about a birthday cake book or some bubble mixture? You close your eyes for two seconds and they're not that tiny anymore.<BR/><BR/>Laura's lyrics prompted me to write something. Both tracks put me in the 'thinking' mood.<BR/><BR/>Pride unwraps my papers and turns them into a footstool.Husky Nutmeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05470734400451900956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566659.post-1132487158385233312005-11-20T22:45:00.000+11:002005-11-20T22:45:00.000+11:00cb : Exactly! The truth will set you free! Maybe ...cb : Exactly! The truth will set you free! Maybe there should be something like a support group... an online one.. but then I guess that'd be like having an AA meeting at the local pub.<BR/><BR/>hn : Newborns are too young for Wiggles I think... which made me think... maybe Teletubbies or ... Bartok.<BR/>And which music did u listen to? The Laura Veirs or the Jose Gonzales. I find both quite hypnotic.<BR/>My newspapers sometimes remain unwrapped.Chaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200223328284441113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566659.post-1132480916878753952005-11-20T21:01:00.000+11:002005-11-20T21:01:00.000+11:00I'd say anything Wiggles makes a good baby present...I'd say anything Wiggles makes a good baby present, but really the ipod baby thing would be a classic and would educate the child in what good technology looks like.<BR/><BR/>Speaking of good - the music was.<BR/><BR/>My weekend papers are sitting here in front of me - like a footstool. I understand the connection. It's been good reading though. <BR/><BR/>Hmm. I was always told not to use words like 'good'. Sad, though, if we all start watching our words to carefully, and then the government join in...Husky Nutmeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05470734400451900956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566659.post-1132441692311649192005-11-20T10:08:00.000+11:002005-11-20T10:08:00.000+11:00Blog addiction is part of the process of induction...Blog addiction is part of the process of induction into blogging, but they don't tell you about it when you first sign up!ChickyBabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12032859724317466072noreply@blogger.com