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Tony, have finally read the poem. Excellent. Those internal rhymes again.
Spits, emits, blitz - wonderful. Assonance, the full works. You're getting better and better. I'm going to have to sharpen my fingertips to keep up with you.
posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on November 7, 2006 at 1:23 AM
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Tony, you'll have to snout it out like I did. Still haven't read the sonnet
posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on November 7, 2006 at 1:21 AM
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Ska? That takes me back.
The Skatalites, Prince Buster, Madness, the Specials, the Selecter... Pork pie hats and cigarettes. I loved dancing to ska, it was much better than the other music of the time!
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 6, 2006 at 2:25 PM
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Dave and Tony, the Fleetwood Mac was yesterday, i've moved on to Ska.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 6, 2006 at 1:16 PM
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What did I say about Dave and pigs?
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 6, 2006 at 1:05 PM
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The fireworks have been doing my head in!
so loud....can't wait until it's over.
irritable bitch - yep that's me.....hahaha
posted by
_Symphony_
on November 6, 2006 at 11:12 AM
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Tony
Looks like you got alot going on
posted by
Kat02
on November 6, 2006 at 9:50 AM
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Tony, I forgot to read the sonnet - I'll have to come back later for that.
posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on November 6, 2006 at 3:34 AM
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Right, well it's taken me four hours to read all that.
Tony, I think the CDs were excessive packing really.
Blanche, I'll forgive you for the Fleetwood Mac.
I mousse try not to miss too much punning in future.
I forgot that I proposed to Tony. Tony, that's gonna make me a bigamist. But so long as you don't mind.
Tony, about those pigs. You are correct. Pinky and Perky live in the wardrobe.
MC, I just set my keyboard to French and it took a three hour lunch.
On the question of there being no need to put men down, I think it is sometimes necessary if they have bad mange.
Blanche, 'children need mothers, not rivals.' ~ very true
And because I missed the mousse, here are some films I will watch to catch up...
- Mousses Doubtfire
- Mousses Dalloway
- Little Mousse on the Prairie
- Anything with Mickey Mousse in it
posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on November 6, 2006 at 3:34 AM
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I agree with everything that everyone said.
Dimerick 4 Tony
I'm sorry I called you a Manc
I was drunk to be quite frank
I was almost unconscious
And I turned into Pontius
It was due to the ale that I drank
***
I arrived here and it said 321 comments. I thought Dusty Bin might be here.
posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on November 6, 2006 at 3:00 AM
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Have a good day at work then, I'll be off to finish dinner soon.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 6:33 PM
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I popped back in briefly,
I went to pay my bills and post stuff, now I have to go soon again and teach a couple of tuition, something that resembles work for a change. thank for the emails.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 6:31 PM
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MC, you're back I had thought you were gone for the day!
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 6:29 PM
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tony,
I finally made it to the post office and sent the CD. I was tempted to send you a few extras, like my car registration bill, but i thought that would have been mean. Hope they get there ok.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 6:24 PM
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very nice sonnet
posted by
star4sky5
on November 5, 2006 at 5:39 PM
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Exploding with excellence and realities Tony
Still I love them also and have been at the window with the net curtain draped round my head like Ena Sharples most of the night. Great stuff mate write on sir ! Mike
posted by
lionladroar
on November 5, 2006 at 5:30 PM
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Okay, then bye to both of you, and MarieCalire, it was very nice to chat
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 4:47 PM
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Cheerio!
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 4:43 PM
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well it is bonsoir from me.to you both, it was fun chatting.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 4:43 PM
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yes good night to you both, I must go as well. sorry blanche
best go stir the pot before you burn the food. bye for now.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 4:42 PM
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Good night, Tony! Bon soir, as someone said earlier, lol.!
MC are you still here?
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 4:42 PM
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Or maybe not...
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 4:40 PM
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OK MC and Blanche, I'll let you go.
Well you can stay if you like, but Arrested Development is on, and you have to give it your full attention. I also have to make some sandwiches for tomorrow at the office. So I'll say au revoir, mesdames!
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 4:40 PM
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well, vain it is, but who wouldn't want to have flawless skin, and be
pert and perky for life, given the chance? I mean, one adjusts because one must, but don't expect me to like it!
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 4:39 PM
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me, too, although the back is better. The bum is only tired.
I could get up and stretch but I won't. I'll have to stir the stew pot a little soon, but I'm busy here, having too much fun, how about you?
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 4:38 PM
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Well they will do that, so let's hang on in there...
We're so vain. Carly Simon knew where it was at...
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 4:38 PM
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blanche now you tell me! too late i got the lot. sore bum eyes and back...
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 4:37 PM
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Mix up the fountain of youth, the perfect body and be 150, I'm there, Tony
Who would I be? Brigitte Bardot, Angelina Jolie, Audrey Hepburn or all of the above?
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 4:36 PM
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tony, what a picture... wizened of Oz and NZ...
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 4:36 PM
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Another blog hazard, MC, that and a sore bum and back.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 4:35 PM
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just tired sore eyes from staring at the screen too long.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 4:35 PM
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Exactly! So you would, then!
So would I! They might have the Olympics for the over 100's. I'll enter the marathon....
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 4:34 PM
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Not if I'm all wizened and crone-like, if I could be 150 and look 25, yes,
otherwise, hell no!
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 4:31 PM
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Oh come on, Blanche, surely you would be tempted?
Of course, it would only be worthwhile if we could be active, not old crones in an old folks' home, but with modern technology i think it can;t be far off... Just imagine, travelling the world and walking the hills at age 120, benefitting from all those earlier years at work, just enjoying ourselves. Botoxed up to the eyeballs... Visiting websites specifically set up for lonely hearts over a hundred years old? Sounds good to me!
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 4:31 PM
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are you okay, MC? Or are your eyes really bothering you?
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 4:28 PM
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only a few metres away, i zoomed in but i was behind glass, a window...
and the fence got in the way too, it is a wonder i even managed to take a picture at all.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 4:28 PM
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whoh would want to live to 150, Tony?
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 4:27 PM
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Yes, MC, I saw your fireworks pix, they were impressive.
How did you do it - were you as close as it looked, or were you far away?
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 4:26 PM
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one day at a time tony, I cannot look tht far ahead.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 4:25 PM
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tony did you see my pics, can you read email and stay here at the same time
like I can?
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 4:24 PM
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I wonder if we will live long enough to...
... benefit from technology that will allow future generations to live till they are 150, or 200?
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 4:24 PM
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my eyes are starting to hurt.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 4:23 PM
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not that I know of...probably freebie rubbish.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 4:23 PM
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I'd like to see that film.
Maybe it'll be a free DVD soon with the morning paper. Do you get these free DVDs in USA and NZ?
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 4:22 PM
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Isaw this Japanese robot that looked almost human scary stuff.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 4:22 PM
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Interesting how the mind works and intent replaces action, Tony,
there was a Discovery channel show called Robo Science on last night, and they showed a monkey and a stroke victim controlling robots and computers with their minds, it was incredible. (I think there may have been a small implant but not sure), cyborgs are becoming real.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 4:21 PM
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so you are "virtually" full Tony. How convenient! and cheaper too.
ah the power of the mind..
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 4:21 PM
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I should put it in our Netflix queue, sometimes I like period pieces with
lovely settings, and other times I want action, depends on my mood.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 4:20 PM
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It's amazing, but talking and thinking about food can replace food itself!
I have talked so much about food that I feel as though I've been at a banquet!
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 4:20 PM
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last night, I watched the girl with a pearl earing. absolutely stunning
visuals. love it!
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 4:19 PM
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R & R (read and responded) MC
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 4:19 PM
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dont know that movie.
Have you seen chocolat with Johny Depp? dipped in chocolate, not just eating it.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 4:18 PM
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Blanche I was "away" emailing you...
the mousse recipe is from memory but pretty accurate i think it used to be my son's favourite and I have a photo of him making mousse, he used to love making mousse as a kid.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 4:17 PM
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You moussed out big style, then, Blanche
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 4:16 PM
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Bittersweet, I love it, just like the best chocolate, Tony, yes in Mexico.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 4:15 PM
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Yes, Blanche, I have it on DVD.
It was a bitter-sweet love story - wasn't it set in Mexico?
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 4:15 PM
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There are lots in Alaska, where I spent a summer, and which is not far
from Seattle, where I live in Wasington state. I did not get to see any, but can't say as I'm sorry, they're big, mean and have horns, scary!
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 4:14 PM
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Like Water For Chocolate was supposed to be a good movie, did anyone
see it? I have not.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 4:13 PM
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There are a lot of mousses in Canada, in their wild state, i believe...
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 4:13 PM
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I'd love to see NZ, and Australia, have not been yet, England, France, yes
but those not yet.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 4:12 PM
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Oh, MC, I'm going to have to go buy chocoate, we are being such bad
influences, but it's my birthday party, so what the hell.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 4:11 PM
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Mmm, I'm in NZ now, spiritually.
Mousse have some more...
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 4:11 PM
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Nope, only vaguely from British friends, it's not a word we Yanks use.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 4:10 PM
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Blanche, have you heard of 'poms' over there?
Poms are Brits. It's an Australian term. they'e all descended from convicts, anyway. But don't tell that to Mneme!
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 4:10 PM
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4 eggs, 1 Nestle 250 gr choc cake melting chocolate and 2 tb sugar
beat eggs white firm, melt chocolate over hot water in bowl, add egg yolk carefully let it cool off and fold in egg white and presto here is your mousse, sir!
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 4:09 PM
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Chocolate puddng is what it is, really.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 4:07 PM
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we'll mousse you... um pretty bad pun..
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 4:07 PM
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Eggs, milk, chocolate, put it all together it's a mousse, what else?
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 4:07 PM
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Tony do you say pommy too? that's for british.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 4:06 PM
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Tony r u there?
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 4:06 PM
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Without you, i'm mousseless!
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 4:06 PM
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carry on you two, it is very funny
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 4:06 PM
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There's a word I never hear: pommy
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 4:06 PM
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ha ha ah I can just about hear you say this Tony in your pommy accent
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 4:05 PM
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Pudding's are fun
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 4:05 PM
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If I never go away, how can you mousse me?
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 4:04 PM
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Yes Tony look after yourself or you will become a "stick" figure like in
cartoons.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 4:04 PM
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There's a mousse loose aboot this hoose, hoots mon!
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 4:04 PM
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Oh, let me see, get into pun mode: mousse, custards, puddings, nope, nope, I have got nothing yet.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 4:04 PM
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Najwa did not stay long did she?
still it was good to hear from her.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 4:03 PM
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We women are always getting the blame for what men do or don't eat!
Tony, go feed yourself, man, would you!
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 4:03 PM
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tony u still here. I was going to say better than mousse-tache in our case
anyhow.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 4:03 PM
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Oh, "moussetake" was good, Tony!
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 4:02 PM
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should we say good night to Tony?
I feel bad, Tony has not had anything to eat because of us.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 4:02 PM
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well,we can be weak togther then!
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 4:02 PM
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Well you are paid in virtual money!
And no moussetake. By the way, what happened to Najwa?
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 4:01 PM
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MC, I did a double-take on the word "puta", you know the Spanish word
right?
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 4:01 PM
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blanche I am not... unfortunately.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 4:01 PM
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well I got to find some work soon...
did i tell you that i got that little job in the south island for a week in january??
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 4:00 PM
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Pure indulgence is right, MarieClaire, if you can tear yourself away from
witty banter to work you are stronger woman than I am!
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 4:00 PM
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yeah, if i got paid to talk to you two, i'd be rich by now
wait till i am famous raking it in with my best sellers, i will come visit ...
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 3:59 PM
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Yes, MC, it will be a shame for us when you are working full time!
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 3:58 PM
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I enjoy our little banter now and again, you are lucky I am not working so
I make the most of it... pure indulgence on my part.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 3:56 PM
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OK, girls, let's go and eat.
I mustn't keep you. Thanks for your company!
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 3:56 PM
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yes it is easy to forget to eat while tied up on the puta.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 3:55 PM
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Blanche, witty conversation between NZ, USA and GB must be...
... better than food. Uh, well, maybe not! Food, the very word has got me reconsidering...
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 3:55 PM
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the tea is a korean brand green tea with rice it tastes good.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 3:54 PM
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mmm, my tea is sooo good. korean tea.
do you think I am too naughty Tony and Blanche???
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 3:53 PM
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Okay, MC, break time for me, too, Tony'll have to keep the blog waiting.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 3:53 PM
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What is it, MC? Your tea, I mean?
I am going to go to bed without an evening meal, I think! How about that for devotion to Blogit?
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 3:53 PM
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Tony, it's difficult to balance the hunger for witty conversation with the
need for physical sustenance. I am losing weight from being carried away by our band of witty pranksters, I'm missing a couple of them, Dave and Avant Garde, who will hopefully turn up soon.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 3:53 PM
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I will email you Blanche, when not so tied up here.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 3:52 PM
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I am right back tony with my tea...
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 3:51 PM
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I have not got it yet, MC, it must have to go through some filter or
something, so I don't know yet what you wrote. However, yes, you're a smart, savvy woman, I'm sure not much gets by you. I love the attention to, it's a heady drug, from the right man.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 3:51 PM
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blanche I missed one word, i meant to say i "read" your email.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 3:50 PM
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Well as long as I'm not missing out on anything!
MC 's hunger has got the better of her. She just doesn't spend long enough on Blogit, that's her trouble...
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 3:50 PM
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I just love the attention that is true but it is pretty harmless I hope
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 3:49 PM
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I must check, back in a minute.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 3:49 PM
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Moi? i am innocent, white as snow.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 3:48 PM
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I must go get my tea.
Tony you are not left out...anyway, i just your email Blanche and guess what i already figured that much myself. thanks for the confirmation.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 3:47 PM
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I meant, between you and MarieClaire, Tony, you silly!
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 3:47 PM
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Just pretend I'm a gal!
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 3:46 PM
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What doyou think, MC, I don't want to be more de trop!
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 3:45 PM
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Aw shucks, I love a bit of gossip, you know. Please reconsider!
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 3:44 PM
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I'll pass on the garlic.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 3:44 PM
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oh, garlic and chocolate, yes to both, but defiinitely not at once!
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 3:44 PM
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thanks blanche..Tony gets enough email he is just being greedy.
just kidding old boy.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 3:44 PM
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Mais oui, the vert est tres bon...
... and garlic and dark chocolate is a good combination, too, but not at the same time!
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 3:43 PM
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yes, the blogging diet is working for me, that and coffee it kills my
appetite until 5 when Im ravenous.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 3:43 PM
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Hm, green tea, yes, it's probably good for my cold. Better switch off the
caffeine for today.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 3:42 PM
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MC, you have
(don't feel left out, Tony, lol, it's nothing but girl talk).
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 3:42 PM
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anyone for green tea? Im about to make some.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 3:41 PM
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yes good idea Blanche best not to talk about other people like that.
anyway there is no one i particularly dislike at this stage, just minor irritations.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 3:40 PM
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Blogging is a good way of dieting, is it not?!
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 3:40 PM
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Yes, best to deal with it privately, Blanche.
Copy me in!
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 3:39 PM
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I am hungry, too, just cannot decide what to eat. Today is laundry day, I
am getting caught up, production-style.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 3:38 PM
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I'll continue this in email privately with either or both of you, but will
stop in public for now.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 3:37 PM
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Just don't communicate with the offender at all, MC
One thing people can't stand if they are looking for an argument is to be ignored!
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 3:36 PM
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true tony,,,
but sometimes they leave dubious comments on your blogs, then what do you do? should not be saying this but it happens... should I just ignore or deflect, I try but it is irritating.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 3:34 PM
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Hello Najwa! Join in, please!!!
Did you know I did a poem specially for you?
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 3:33 PM
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When someone said something negative about me a while ago...
I stopped visiting that site for a few days. the host got the message, I think. It wasn't him that was mainly at fault, but one of his commetators, who i'd ascertained was a jerk from his own ill-informed sites and regular clashes with others. If you find that someone is not a good communicator, best to keep your distance...
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 3:32 PM
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Hi Najwa lovely to hear from you!
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 3:32 PM
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Iam enjoying my salmon topped cardboard right now...plus avocado and
hummus not bad.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 3:31 PM
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HI TONY IS THERE ANY PLACE FOR ME HERE?? TO COMMENT WELL I GUESS NOT YOU ARE SOOOOOOO GOOD THAT IS WHY I AM SENDING MY LOVE FROM DUBAI UNITED ARAB EMARAT THE QUITE WHITE LOVELY SHORES THE CLEAN CLEAR BLUE SKY AND ONE MOON SILVER SMILEY FACE MOON.................najwa
posted by
NAJWA
on November 5, 2006 at 3:31 PM
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What phrase?
Anyway, I've reconnected successfully. MC, how dare you leave us to eat? But then again, all thatv talk of food was bound to backfire eventually... Blanche, have you eaten recently?
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 3:30 PM
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so far so good, no harm done...
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 3:30 PM
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I've found that it is best to support from the sidelines, and not get
directly caught in the crossfire, let whoever is in the hot seat handle their own defense, but give them support without getting directly involved. That's a strategy that has worked well for some of us.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 3:28 PM
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OMG, I have done that too many times to count and got my hand slapped
very badly. Unless I can cover myself now, legally, I don't go there.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 3:27 PM
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I will be outfor a few minutes to go eat too.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 3:26 PM
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I have always wondered what that phrase meant, what does it mean?
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 3:26 PM
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blanche I'd do the same as you.
infact I jumped to the defence of someone on blogit yesterday and got it all wrong, embarrassing that will teach me.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 3:25 PM
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What I'm saying is I don't butt in much anymore, but when it is directed at
me, then it gets very hard to be noble and disinterested. Not that it's happening now, but in the past, and it flares up periodically.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 3:25 PM
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Yes and no!
I need to go to the toilet, if truth be told, but if I do I may have to reboot! A dilemma for the twenty-first century, n'est-ce pas?
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 3:25 PM
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Go eat, MC, I'll be here for another few hours.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 3:24 PM
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blanche I agree with you, it is tempted to butt in...and regret it.
I try not to get involved in petty quarrels although i tend to take things the wrong way at times.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 3:24 PM
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Are you saying you need to leave us to go eat, T?
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 3:24 PM
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Oh, Lordy, Tony, I try to stay above it and beyond it, but when my NAME
gets dragged into it, then it's too open to ignore. Suit up, then, and watch out.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 3:23 PM
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I haven't even eaten yet tonight.
Two sausages at lunchtime, that's it...
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 3:23 PM
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Well, if you believe, as I do, in the Garden of Eden as an allegory, not to
blame Eve for everything (Adam still took the bite after all), but she was lured by the temptation and vanity of knowledge of good and evil first. I think that the temmptation of our natures, as women, as being emotional and intuitive, receptive to the spirit, can sometimes tempt us, I know it did me, until experience shows some knowledge is too dangerous.
Temptation can be a bitter fruit, I'm afraid. I've learned that the hard way.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 3:22 PM
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Blog wars are blog bores as far as I am concerned.
Don't even go there, girl.
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 3:22 PM
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what food? I need real food.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 3:22 PM
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blanche I agree.
some blog wars can be very ugly and hurtful.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 3:21 PM
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Ooops, Blanche, you've just incriminated yourself.
Premeditation,a prima facie case. let's get back to food, quick! Hopefully, no-one will have noticed...
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 3:20 PM
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blanche valium is a bit safer...
belladona increases your heart rate a bit too much.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 3:20 PM
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I agree, could a bar brawl, as messy as it is, be worse than some blog wars
At least it's over when it's over.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 3:20 PM
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no snake for me thank you.
I just like a bit of fun for now. nothing too serious.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 3:19 PM
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yes I am a kid at heart but I am acting my age... most of the time.
I cannot say men are better or worse than women we are different of course and women can be vicious at times, men are more upfront and easier to deal with and handle conflict in a better way.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 3:18 PM
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I wouldn't have a pet, let alone a partner right now.
I wanted a pet snake a while back, but when I saw how much care was involved for what snakes do, I thought, nah, forget it!
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 3:18 PM
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I am not so tolerant myself. It's been tense here, thank God he went back
work today, I bite my tongue to keep from setting off a war, but at times, I'd like to stick some belladonna in his food. (woops, was that out loud?)
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 3:18 PM
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Tony, how sad for her, here in the US, it's billion dollar business to try
look younger than one's granddaughter and personally it sickens me to see, children need mothers not rivals.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 3:17 PM
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I am not sure if i am tolerant enough anymore to put up with anyone.
even a pet...
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 3:16 PM
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MarieClaire has a good point, not to overgeneralize, women are no saints, b
believe me! I'll never buy the "if women ran the world it'd be a paradise". We can be a treacherous, devious bunch, especailly when vanity, ego and competition is involved.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 3:16 PM
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My first wife is clinging onto her youth and trying t go out to dance clubs
..,with twenty-something colleagues. I don;t do that anymore, I am more interested in writing and thinking. I still like music though and would love to be in a rockin' band!!
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 3:15 PM
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Tony, may be so, men can be silly but we forgive you.
Blanche i'd like to think that there is more to me than my body and such. (i hope so or I am doomed...just kidding)
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 3:15 PM
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That depends on who you meet and who you talk to, Tony, the thing I like
about men, mature, thoughtful, classy men is the dignity and circumpsection, to settle matters privately, and not to interfere too much in others' personal business, that is why I asked you about this matter I mentioned. I am embarrassed that I made a private matter too public, but I felt I had no choice. Anyway it is history
Now back to the food!
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 3:14 PM
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Tony, no need to put men down.
Some are lovely others not so much. no need to generalize though. Of course men think differently otherwise they would not be men, a bit of masculinity not macho is ok.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 3:13 PM
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I am not happy about the signs, MC, but I figure my spirit evens it out.
The more I develop as a person of substance or try to, the less I look like I'm trying too hard to hold onto my fading youth and look ridiculous as such women do.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 3:12 PM
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Well, I really do think that the two sexes are a million miles apart.
But maturity is seeing through the differences and finding the similarities. Women are so much more classy than men, in empathy and so on, but you have to admit, men are like children and provide a lot of fun... and silliness...They never really grow up.
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 3:12 PM
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well, how I feel about my looks depends on my mood.
somtimes i think i look ok, sometimes i cannot bearthe look in the mirror. too many wrinkles appearing altough i have a good skin. Oh well, it does not matter really.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 3:11 PM
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posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 3:11 PM
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What do you consider yourself, then, if not a man, Tony? I do like men.
I'm speaking in the overall abstract here, there are qualitiies that are distinctly masculine, that I admire and prefer to the typically feminine, but in maturity, everything should balance out, I think. With age comes a degree of humility and wisdom, at least I hope.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 3:10 PM
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blanche very funny put it behind you as you say...
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 3:10 PM
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MC, I'm pretty accepting of what I look like, I'd like to lose weight and I
am, for health's sake, to lower cholesterol, but overall, I'm happy with what I look like. I have my good features, and some are better than others.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 3:09 PM
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Tony interesting your view on women's view of men.
I don't hold a particular view on this one, but I am weary of weirdos and ratbags, met too many of them. the charmers and the great talkers, yuck.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 3:09 PM
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Men! It would be a lot simpler if they didn't exist!
Anyway, back to food!
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 3:08 PM
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I've lsot it too, I thought Tony made the comment that MC did.
Thank you, Tony, because there are others here who judge me harshly.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 3:07 PM
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Good, we'll leave it at that then. I'd rather put it behind me, speaking
of bums!
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 3:06 PM
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sorry I think I lost the plot here... two conversation topics at once betwe
between three people is a bit complicated.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 3:06 PM
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Not at all, Blanche, you went further than you needed to...
...and showed great humility. Not that you were wrong atall. You gave a lot of ground in the end, and came out of it looking like a peacemaker. Well done. It's probably best to see men as deluded children, which is the usual female stance, LOL!
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 3:05 PM
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Tony, block wno? Oh, I'm not worried, serously, MG is the biggest punster
he makes the most atrocious puns, and then expects me to laugh, instead of groan, which I would do if I didn't love him. although to be honest, there are times I love hm and other times I don't, but I guess that's true of eveyrone everywhere.
He's not too bothered. And, truthfully, I'm a big girl, I don't put up with too many restrictions.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 3:05 PM
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blanche I only heard of the incident with B.
I am not involved at all and cannot comment since i don't know the facts.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 3:04 PM
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I am fairly comfortable in my own skin now...and I accept my shortcomings
I just hope others do the same. I know I am not perfect but tough! I cannot change it.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 3:03 PM
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What do you mean, MC, I'm not following?
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 3:03 PM
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It is a veritable sword of Damocles for men, Tony, and I dont envy you.
I hope you don't feel I went too far in admonishing B this week? Did it make you uncomfortable? We've made up, but still, I know it can be perceived as being difficult. I feel badly, I could have been more circumspect, my pride got involved.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 3:02 PM
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well, I wont say anymore. but people tend to judge on appearance
I am afraid, I hate sending pics of me. I feel judged.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 3:02 PM
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I'll block him!
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 3:02 PM
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I used to have that problem with my butt!
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 3:01 PM
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surely blanche you have done no harm.
he is not spying is he?
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 3:01 PM
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It's impossible for men to get it exactly right when it comes to cheek.
At the end of the day, it seems to be determined by whether the woman fancies him or not! If she does, then he is forgiven - if not, then he is condemned! I feel sorry for ugly blokes!!!
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 3:00 PM
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I am not admitting anything publicly about my bum, my vanity will not allow
me to be too candid in mixed company! I will say I'm glad there are no webcams here.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 3:00 PM
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I have to be careful, too, lol, my boyfriend who is very poltically minded,
just re-joined the blog, as Professor Peabody, so he'll know what I've been up to!
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 2:59 PM
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blanche, my butt has almost disappeared and it hurts my bum when i sit.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:59 PM
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yes but not muscle tone. it is kind of embarrassing not to mention the rest
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:58 PM
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Cheeky yes, dirty no, I agree. Cheek is definitely a good thing.
Especially if you've got nice ones. uh oh..is that too far?
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 2:58 PM
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Igot the beach for exercise and walking.
My bike is gathering dust inthe garage...wish I had my energy back.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:58 PM
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What do you mean, MC, showing off your flab?
You're thin!
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 2:57 PM
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yes tony, we all love food...
blanche you know i can be cheeky too, but i try not to be too dirty, don't like it.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:57 PM
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Oh, ick, me either, and my boyfriend bought us both memeberships and so
I feel so guilty for not using it, but I went twice and felt so awkward and uncomfortable I have not been back since.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 2:57 PM
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I only went in a gym once...
I did my back in trying to lift weights! Ouch!
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 2:56 PM
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No, nothing, food is the one common denominator, we all eat!
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 2:56 PM
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yes Blanche, I don't like to display my flab in a gym too embarrassing
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:56 PM
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Well, picture Mae West, she was a raunchy old broad, I am not going to
quite follow her example, because honestly I think that the kind of men I am atraceted to, the subtle ones, are put off by vulgarity, so I enjoy being subtly flirtatious. Sometimes I go over the line, though.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 2:56 PM
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There's nothing unites people like food!
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 2:55 PM
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tony, I drink green tea as well, and take loads of supplements.
must go get some special bread...
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:55 PM
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Oh, yes, lovely thought, but I refuse to give in without a fight.
I walk every day, not just for my heatlh but for my sanity, to clear my mind and get air. I cannot stand gyms, though, too many plastic people, it smells bad and the boredom of a treadmill makes me feel like a rat in a cage.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 2:55 PM
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me too, cardboard sounds good. love the quote Blanche.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:54 PM
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I need to buy some food tomorrow on the way home from work.
I'm lucky, i live near a supermarket! I drink green tea and take garlic tablets because garlic is good for you but bad for your breath!
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 2:53 PM
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yeah middle age spread, what a horrible thought.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:53 PM
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They are horrible, I'd rather eat cardboard!
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 2:53 PM
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"I can resist anything but temptation" said Mae West, I agree!
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 2:53 PM
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I only have those horrible rice cakes left for now.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:53 PM
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See, even Tony, a guy, cannot eat like he's in his 20s anymore!
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 2:52 PM
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Oh, Lord, do not talk to me about weight gain, I did it twice, due to
stress and illness and medication, I am now close to my "old" weight", and hope never to put it back on again. It gets harder, I'm not so young and don't have the metabolism I did.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 2:52 PM
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I am addicted to sugar and it is much easier for me to give it up totally
than try and have self-control. I cannot resist chocolate, although I have for about two months, then I cracked.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:52 PM
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Yes. i am quite thin, always have been
...but unlike when I was in my twenties, I can now put on weight if I'm not careful, so I do my best to stay slim. I used to eat huge amounts but now I don't. I've forgotten what Blanche said, excise me while I have another look...
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 2:52 PM
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What are you both going to eat?
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 2:51 PM
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I know more about nutrition that I apply, MC, I have no willpower when it
comes to food, it all tempts me! Sugar, dairy, pastry, yum! I should be on a yeast-free diet, but am not, cannot stay on it. I crave carbos too badly.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 2:50 PM
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that reminds me, i am out of bread and there is nothing to eat...
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:50 PM
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Tony it is better not to put the weight on in the first place...i agree.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:49 PM
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Cofee kills my appetite til dinner, I am cooking not eating, though.
I have been doing more "stocking up" cooking for lunches for my boyfriend to take to work: Hamburger Helper, horrible stuff, but he likes it.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 2:49 PM
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blanche you know about good cheeses...
I have given up dairy and wheat and sugar, a sure way to lose weight, in my case quite unintentional since I don't need to.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:48 PM
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Yes, I love cheese
...but I have stopped buying it because I don't want to get fat! I have semi-skimmed milk as well, with my chocolate! i only have plain chocolate now, not milk chocolate. I hope you girls don't eat milk chocolate.
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 2:48 PM
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You guys make me hungry, it is nearly 12pm lunch time here.
and apart from talking to you and have breakie I have done little else... no work today, it is a bit of a worry.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:47 PM
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I don't eat enough vegetables, I know, too lazy to wash and chop them.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 2:47 PM
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Oooh, let's have some Brie, some Camambert, Gorgonzola, Havarti, please
if you don't mind Tony and good crackers!
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 2:46 PM
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sounds like me. the faster the better.
I do like wholesome food though, I seldom eat rubbish these days.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:46 PM
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Like I do, either, MC, do I sound like a girl of "good family" from another
century? Fat chance!
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 2:45 PM
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I lost my connection again!
I had to go out and reboot. Yes, I was going to try symbols. It may work. Anyway, help yourself to my fridge. I have some virtual soft cheese and much chocolato...
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 2:45 PM
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It's really a crock pot dinner, a storebought freezer meal in a bag, but
it's not bad, and I like the convenience. I can cook, but prefer to cook only things that can be grilled quickly or thrown into one pot.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 2:45 PM
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duena, that sounds right what you just said.
I don't need no duena...fat chance!
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:44 PM
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Me, too, I have been burning dinner due to blogging, it's terrible!
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 2:43 PM
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I've only read it in novels, MC, and I'd have to ask Ariel, but I think
it's Spanish for the chaperone that ladies of old had, the girls of "good families". couldn't be left alone with men, you know, it sullied their chances of marriage.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 2:43 PM
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smells pretty good to me...
I ahve been burning a few pots lately, all due to blogging I might add.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:42 PM
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is a duena a maid?
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:41 PM
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What about our party? We were planning the food, I am making stew for real
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 2:41 PM
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that's okay, I can get a bit cheeky at times... look what i have done now..
I scare him away, he is probably refuelling, filling up his glass or tucking into some giant chocolate bar.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:41 PM
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Fine, I'll be your duena, MC, give me a shawl and a fan, please!
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 2:41 PM
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wait, wait, I have to slow down! I am doing too much at once!
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 2:40 PM
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I meant, doing laundry and in the ktichen, not doing laundry in the kitchen
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 2:39 PM
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No, no, please don't worry, MC, I was really in the kitchen, lol
making coffee and doing laundry. I've already got a reputation now as a killjoy, after this week, I'm really not that sensitive, if you know what I mean!
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 2:38 PM
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where is everyone, if you go let me know...
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:36 PM
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sorry if i overstepped the mark here.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:33 PM
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click the tool box up top and go into special characters
it is the long way of doing it. or click help.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:32 PM
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what are you watching? blanche what time is it? did i scare you away?
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:31 PM
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It didn't work for me either.
Every computer is different. Vive la difference (wish I could have done an accent there, but it didn't work!)
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 2:29 PM
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I thought it was later than that and besides you told me to tell you when
it was bedtime...for you that is, not for me.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:29 PM
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Not yet, MC.
I'm watching telly and doing this at the same time. It's still only 10:30 here. I'll probably go to bed in another two or three hours!
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 2:28 PM
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blanche, I need a chaperone... stay.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:28 PM
| link to this | reply
blanche, every computer is different.
You might be able to go into tools, special characters and set it in there.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:27 PM
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Excuse me, I feel a trifle de trop, I think I'll go in the kitchen!
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 2:27 PM
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It sounds worse than it is... sorry.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:26 PM
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I must have a different system, MC, I'll have to figure something else out
it's not doing it for me.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 2:26 PM
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tony, is it time to drag you to bed, I mean tuck you in and kiss you
good night?
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:26 PM
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Tony, necessity is the mother of invention...
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:24 PM
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I wish, no I dont write short stories.
it was nothing really, just a few corny joke ideas for birthday cards etc...that is about all i can manage. It would be fun to try short stories but I dont know how to.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:24 PM
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à = alt133
ç= alt135
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posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:22 PM
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And congratulations and good job to MarieClaire for your work!
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 2:22 PM
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Okay, that won't be hard with me, I am the least "techie" person you will
meet.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 2:21 PM
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What have you submitted- short stories?
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 2:21 PM
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Well done MC, you have out-techied us!
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 2:20 PM
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at the end of the day I just want to try and sell my ideas for money.
lets see where that gets me, it is only a silly course and I dont know how good they are really.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:20 PM
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I'm trying to figure out if my Dell will do that, Alt + Numbers,
I'm studying my keyboard for a second, so I'm behind on the puns.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 2:19 PM
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They've gone!
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 2:19 PM
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Well done, MC - I'm envious!
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 2:15 PM
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blanche, I just hit the Alt key and numbers as short cuts.
you can use special characters and most keyboards do the same thing. I can set it to French keyboard but it is far too confusing.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:15 PM
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Yes, I've got DSL too.
It's great. It's free too - if I pay for a landline for the phone with Bulldog, they give me broadband with it, and it costs nowt. That means nothing, in Northern English speak! dave says nowt. He;s from Yorkshire and probably has several pigs in his bedrrom!
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 2:15 PM
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Yes you are...brat!
I just had a peek at my email and got an excellent response to my first creative writing assignment, they gave me 100%... sounds too good to be true, I am trying to launch in writing silly messages for birthday cards. well I am trying different avenues at the moment.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:14 PM
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I am so spoiled by DSL, I can't imagine going back to dialup, NO!!
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 2:12 PM
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What kind of keyboard have you got, MC that allows you to make symbols?
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 2:11 PM
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I am so lucky, MC
I can't wait for it.
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 2:11 PM
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Où est Tony?
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:10 PM
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plus, I sent you a poem and photos. spoiled are not you!
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:10 PM
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I am on Bulldog broadband.
The problem with that is if you leave your keyboard even for a few seconds, it logs out and you have to reconnect!
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 2:09 PM
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Tony? How do you say, "Where is Tony?" in French, MC?
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 2:09 PM
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I will be off to post your CD for you Tony, at last...
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:09 PM
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Naughty Tony!
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:08 PM
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where is Tony? I think he is worn out after his supreme effort at French.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:08 PM
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I have my own bar at home!
oops, sorry MC! But just think of beer as being my chocolate. Except, I have chocolate as well, ha ha!
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 2:07 PM
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tony are you keeping up, do you need a bit of support here? a beer?
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:06 PM
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Pub and bieres need no translation, I got those, MC!
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 2:06 PM
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I just said. it means bother, damn something like that .
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:05 PM
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Oh, well, I don't think that matches are made to be bested, it's a
challenge to better ourselves and there are some otherwise quiet, reserved souls that given the right opportunity, might surprise us all. I think you might know of a few.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 2:04 PM
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Zut alors means - I dunno, MC, what exactly does it mean?
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 2:04 PM
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bhe oui, le cochon..
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:04 PM
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He's still dans le pub, avec les bieres!
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 2:03 PM
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Blanche he has found his match in Tony.
Did you know that Dave actually proposed to Tony??
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:03 PM
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Well, Zut alors, then!
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 2:03 PM
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I am so disappointed Dave has not been aorund, no insult, but it's so
much more fun when he's here to play the prankster.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 2:02 PM
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Zut alors is bother!
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:02 PM
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wooo. it is getting better and better. Dave eat your heart out!
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:01 PM
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No fair punning in French! How can I keep up?
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 2:01 PM
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No, Tony, you know more, I barely know any: eg, what is "tous les jours"?
"Zut alors" mean?
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 2:01 PM
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you are both doing well with your attempts at French.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:01 PM
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Nous sommes les trois mousseketeers
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 2:01 PM
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tony, i never heard such a sillier thing in my life... i like it.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:00 PM
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oh, I cannot keep up..lol to both of you!
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 2:00 PM
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Blanche, I bet you know as much francais as moi!
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 2:00 PM
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yes, I said the mousse is waiting for you... to be made.i ate the first one
truly.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 2:00 PM
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She is the moustresse!
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 1:59 PM
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Somebody please explain the joke to me! Je suis American!
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 1:59 PM
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I'll go back to France at some stage, so I will pop in on the way...may be
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 1:58 PM
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What does that mean, MC, that you're going to make the mousse?
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 1:58 PM
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Tony, you are so witty! blanche learn from the master...
and he knows some French too!
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 1:58 PM
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Well, if you find out, let me know, Tony, although overseas flights make me
nervous for obvious reasons, I don't want to stop traveling altogether.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 1:57 PM
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Tony, la mousse t'attend...
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 1:57 PM
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Well I believe that low-cost long haul flights are taking off now!
No pun intended, but I'll take the credit for it anyway!
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 1:57 PM
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Hey, if I'm not careful, I might learn some French here, oh no!
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 1:57 PM
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Well you never know...
I haven't looked into it yet. It it certainly a tempting prospect. Guaranteed winter sunshine - and choccy mousse tous les jours. Zut alors! Hey, a French rhyme!
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 1:56 PM
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Blanche sounds good to me...
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 1:55 PM
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What is a block booking on a low-cost airline, Tony? Which one?
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 1:55 PM
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Tony, I'll throw in some cds of my own, Rumours, is what I'm playing right
now, Fleetwood Mac, Gold Dust Woman is on: "Is it over now, do you know how to pick up the pieces and go on, " Such nostalgia.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 1:54 PM
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Yeah, If I was loaded, I would not hesitate to shout you all....a trip
but since I am broke and all talk and nothing else...
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 1:52 PM
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Off you go then, bring your good cheer then...
and your credit card, and you will be right, everything else provided.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 1:51 PM
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A block booking on one of these new low-cost long-haul airlines!
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 1:51 PM
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I wish, MC, if I had the cash, I'd be there in a heartbeat, or in a "New
York minute" as the saying goes. I'll need to update my passport, but SeaTac airport is only minutes away.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 1:51 PM
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Yes, Blanche - there's not much I need to put in it, as i'm male!
A toothbrush, a CD or two, and that should be enough!
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 1:50 PM
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book now folks, I might be able to get a discount for you guys...
that would be fun would not it???
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 1:50 PM
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yep Tony, I got it all. almost.
all i need is my blogit friends for a real party none of that virtual stuff that doesn't feed you. I guess it is a bit cheaper that way.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 1:49 PM
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New Zealand, it is, then, MarieClaire, Tony is your bag packed?
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 1:48 PM
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watch it Tony or i'll get you!
I am no greased eel. I am a ferret remember?
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 1:48 PM
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Ah, there she is...
It's not fair, it's the warm weather now, down under. MC, you've got chocolate and heat. Boo!
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 1:47 PM
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I don't know. She's harder to hold onto than a greased eel...
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 1:46 PM
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come down here folks!
It is getting warmer and we could have a barbeque with loads of fish, lamb, sushi, salmon etc...and chocolate of course.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 1:46 PM
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Tony, I live in a cold Northern climate, too, and someday, I swear I will
celebrate one birthday in someplace sunny like Australia. Just once I'd like for it not to be raining. And fish and chips are good, let's put those on the menu, where's MarieClaire gone?
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 1:43 PM
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Yes, I am a typical bachelor.
Food for me is some fish, a potato and some peas, and some chocolate afterwards! Blanche, don't you wish your birthday was in the summer? Mine is in mid-January - yuk! The tragedy is, fish stocks are running out, so fish and chips is going to have to be a thing of the past! Shame.
posted by
Antonionioni
on November 5, 2006 at 1:41 PM
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Hm, well, it seems Tony is a typical bachelor, we may have to go shopping!
and stock the larder for him...what do you think? appetizers, chips, dips, (guacamole, since everyone's talking about avocados, I'm in the mood) and crab dip, cheeses, wines, beers, a few other liquors like Scotch, whiskey, brandy and something for the non-alcoholic drinkers, ginger ale, ciders
Well, what else? The cake of course, chocolate, something really yummy like a cherry chocolate or German chocolate, very rich. Ice cream: 2 or 3 flavors: Neapolitan, chocolate, Ben and Jerry's Cherry Garcia, Turtle caramel.
Then the main dishes: soups, my grandfather's borscht and french onion, for the cold weather. A little something else: no, wait, Bouillabbaisse (sp?), with Grand Marnier, Strat's recipe, he posted for me a few weeks ago. Very expensive, but worth it. A lot of fish, sushi, sashimi, salmon, salmon cheese dip, fresh-caught coho or Copper River salmon, locally caught here.
A little variety ethnically: Indian, Mexican, French, what do you think?
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 1:28 PM
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Oh, yes, please, let's do, MC, I'm in the mood for a party! What do we
make for a feast?
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 1:23 PM
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Blanche, we must celebrate your birthday!
virtual candles and all on the chocolate birthday cake and the drinks. we'll have to see what Tony is hiding in his fridge of his, bet ya it is full of goodies.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 1:22 PM
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Tony and MarieClaire, I forgot about Guy Fawkes day. Nov 5, is just before
my birthday tomorrow, so someday I will have to come visit England or New Zealand, just to get treated to a light show near my birthday and pretend that it's for me! Oh, that sounds terribly narcisistic, I suppose, but it's better to celebrate than to mope, I think.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 5, 2006 at 1:16 PM
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Tony,
Your (rhyming) comment was very much appreciated and thoughtful, I am pleased to see that my thoughts are well understood by you and many others I hope. Credit to you for your astute observations. My chocolate craving has been temporarily satisfied, until next time. I attack these choc. bars with a vengence and passion second to none.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 1:10 PM
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Tony, c'est le 14 juillet la Fete Nationale...
this is when the fun happens. Here in NZ, we did have Guy Fawkes celebrations, I snuck up on the neighbours fireworks show for free, spying from Jasmine's bedroom, looking straight into their backyard. Must send you some pics to prove it. I started a poem on fireworks but did not finish it, cuz I was not happy with it.
posted by
marieclaire66
on November 5, 2006 at 12:54 PM
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