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I need lotsa load wads of wonga, Tony.
posted by
Bhaskar.ing
on May 11, 2007 at 2:25 AM
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Exactly, Neil. Balance is the key.
We need balanced rainfall and sunshine, and balanced population and balanced wealth distribution. Everything must be balanced between too much and too little. In fact, this is an important topic deserving more attention - thanks, Neil!
posted by
Antonionioni
on May 10, 2007 at 1:10 PM
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Tony-connections from this to today's sonnet.Excesses...Why, Lord, can't
we have more of a balance, an equilibrium between needs and wonga; between helpful genes and reproduction? Then again, our patience and tolerance are tested when we assume (rightly or wrongly) that the wrong ones have it all. "poverty" of all kinds may inspire great art....or destroy both hope and heart (Why do I respond w/ long comments to your sonnets? If I continue, I may be writing sinnets) shalomfromneil
posted by
ILLUMINATI8
on May 10, 2007 at 1:03 PM
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Yes, Mary - I'll pop over there meself, so I will...
posted by
Antonionioni
on May 10, 2007 at 11:47 AM
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Tony
lol! Aren't you clever! It's in there today. hee-hee Did you post your sonnet yet? Never mind, I'll go and look.
posted by
FoliageGold
on May 10, 2007 at 10:13 AM
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Thanks, Drohan. I thought it was the other way round, because it messes up
the female hairdo - but you're probably right. Men are such softies. What people are scared of I really don't know.
posted by
Antonionioni
on May 10, 2007 at 9:53 AM
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Good point, Pelagus - never thought of it that way!
posted by
Antonionioni
on May 10, 2007 at 9:51 AM
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Come on, Whinge, you can still lean into the wind!
Wind - now there's another thing. I love strong wind when there's sunshine as well. That to me is the ideal. Strong wind and rain together, not quite as nice, but still fun if you're in the right frame of mind. It's all good!
posted by
Antonionioni
on May 10, 2007 at 9:49 AM
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LOVELY POEM.... BUT FOR ME I LOVE THE RAIN ,HE IS MY DEAR FRIEND BUT I NOTICED THAT MANY GENTLEMEN DO NOT LIKE THE RAIN. I CAN GUESS WHY
posted by
drohan254
on May 10, 2007 at 6:52 AM
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rain, rain, rain!
i love the rain, thanx for this call to appreciate it! the only thing i hate is the piss falling from the sky in cities... yes... some people call it rain! But the smell & taste are delightful when in the wild!!
posted by
pelagus
on May 10, 2007 at 6:24 AM
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See, another reminder to get wellies.
I like the rain too, but only if I have the proper rain gear. Summer rain doesn't bother me too much as long as there's still enough of a summer to call it summer rain, otherwise it's just rain.
There's something cool about going out on a winter's stormy day with all your gear on and being blown about in the wind & rain, it was much better when I was a kid though and could lean into the wind.
posted by
CringeintheUSA
on May 10, 2007 at 1:31 AM
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It did work, Mary, when i clicked on the link. Slurrrrp!
posted by
Antonionioni
on May 10, 2007 at 1:26 AM
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Yes, Mary, I saw that photo! Is that you? Anyway, it seems to be
uncannily like your blog from yesterday - yum yum.
posted by
Antonionioni
on May 10, 2007 at 1:26 AM
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Hi Enigmatic - yes, I pretty much agreed with your thoughts, actually!
posted by
Antonionioni
on May 10, 2007 at 1:23 AM
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Hello Wiley - thanks for that, mate - if you're not selling up anymore,
there's less urgency to cutting the grass!!
posted by
Antonionioni
on May 10, 2007 at 1:09 AM
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Yes, true, Straightforward. Always check the weather forecast - especially
if you live in a sometimes rainy climate like I do. I carry my umbrella in my bag when I go to work.
posted by
Antonionioni
on May 10, 2007 at 1:08 AM
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Thanks, Afzal.
posted by
Antonionioni
on May 10, 2007 at 1:05 AM
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Thanks, Proc. Yes, exactly. To hardly ever have rain is many people's
ideal, but there is a price to pay - the water for our needs has to come from somewhere. Also, green countryside is beautiful, especially whn the sun does shine!
posted by
Antonionioni
on May 10, 2007 at 1:04 AM
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Tony
Tried to add a pic, but it didn't work. Ah well..........
posted by
FoliageGold
on May 9, 2007 at 8:36 PM
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Tony
Dunno where those darn mice are at the moment? Get some sleep, sweet sonnet writer.
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z144/FoliageGold/Ottawa020.jpg
Gee, did that work?
posted by
FoliageGold
on May 9, 2007 at 8:35 PM
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Tony
That damn rain!
By the way, I found your comments on Nietzsche's "ER" very interesting - what did you think of my comments on that essay/idea?
posted by
Enigmatic68
on May 9, 2007 at 8:25 PM
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Tonyzonit
I'm praying for some of that rain now because I'm too tired to cut any more grass so the excuse would be most welcome. Great sonnet my friend and have a happy Thursday
posted by
WileyJohn
on May 9, 2007 at 7:34 PM
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I guess that to appreciate the rain, one needs to be prepared for it
posted by
Straightforward
on May 9, 2007 at 6:31 PM
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Nice poem .
posted by
afzal50
on May 9, 2007 at 6:09 PM
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lovely tonyzonit. Its tme the bad reputation of rain was washed
removed somewhat. We humans are never quite satisfied though. When it rains we complain but when too much sun means drought and water-restrictions we cry. I guess all weathers in moderation would be the thing.
posted by
proc
on May 9, 2007 at 5:32 PM
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Hello MandaLee - nice to see you!
posted by
Antonionioni
on May 9, 2007 at 5:02 PM
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Hi Mary - yeah, I expect it would be tiresome, especially on a noisy
tin roof. I hope you don't have a noisy tin roof along with your noisy mice...
posted by
Antonionioni
on May 9, 2007 at 5:01 PM
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I agree, Chris. I'll see if it can be arranged!
posted by
Antonionioni
on May 9, 2007 at 5:00 PM
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Thanks, Michael - I appreciate you stopping by and commenting!!
posted by
Antonionioni
on May 9, 2007 at 4:59 PM
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Thanks Najwa - I'm glad you smiled at my silly sonnet!
Why do the emoticons sometimes stay on the same line, and other times go on the next line?
posted by
Antonionioni
on May 9, 2007 at 4:58 PM
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posted by
Amanda__
on May 9, 2007 at 1:09 PM
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Tony
Lovely musings on the old pitter-patter on the 'ole tin roof! lol Love the rain, but after too many days of it, it's tiresome. I understand many places in the Southern US are having a lot. Right now, we're on our tenth day of sun and I'm certainly not complaining!
posted by
FoliageGold
on May 9, 2007 at 12:42 PM
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Hi Tony-I WAS wondering what WONGA means-thanks for 'answere'.
I love the rain-we desperately need it-but-at night when we are sleeping!Chris.
posted by
Scramble
on May 9, 2007 at 12:39 PM
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This is great!!
posted by
michael_pilarte
on May 9, 2007 at 12:27 PM
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TONY........... you made me smile for my day and I agree with every word you wrote
You washed my anger and wiped my tears with your beautifull truthfull words ,,,,,,
,,,,,,,you are great POET ,,,,,,,the stranger
posted by
NAJWA
on May 9, 2007 at 12:09 PM
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