tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718195565973839216.post5159644541025517002..comments2023-08-28T20:55:37.738+08:00Comments on Satima's Blogspot: When all else fails, keep busySatima Flavellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17427849961195148899noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718195565973839216.post-51933757949127724402007-12-14T10:29:00.000+09:002007-12-14T10:29:00.000+09:00You'd probably like the place where I live, Randi....You'd probably like the place where I live, Randi. It does not snow, but gets very cold and wet in winter, or so it seems to me because I am Notnotnot! a winter person. Daytime temperatures would be in the forties or fifties F. (I've forgotten how to measure in F. but they're about 11-17 degrees Celsius.) Nights will occasionally drop below freezing if it doesn't rain. <BR/><BR/>Summer, OTOH, is very pleasant. It can get into the high 30s Celsius - near the century in F. - but only for a day or two at a time and usually with very low humidity. Mostly it's high twenties - up to about 85 degrees F., I think.<BR/><BR/>Of course, I am a wimp and have been spoilt by living in Perth, Western Aus for 20 years. It has one of the best climates in the world, albeit rather hot in summer.Satima Flavellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17427849961195148899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718195565973839216.post-52583430061251391812007-12-14T08:05:00.000+09:002007-12-14T08:05:00.000+09:00I say you have no fear of boredom and don't need a...I say you have no fear of boredom and don't need a job if you can get people to bring their pigs to you. Then you can teach their pigs to do the ballet for copious amounts of cash.<BR/><BR/>I hope that if I ever move again it is someplace small and less wintery.<BR/><BR/>I also loved your Teddy Bear verse.<BR/><BR/>RandiSilly Yak Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12415211565416274265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718195565973839216.post-47441499033727700042007-12-11T18:28:00.000+09:002007-12-11T18:28:00.000+09:00Al Gore notwithstanding, when it comes to choosing...Al Gore notwithstanding, when it comes to choosing a habitat for humans, no glaciers is <I>good</I>! Menopause passes: glaciers tend to stay awhile. (Again, Mr Gore notwithstanding...it's all relative:-)Satima Flavellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17427849961195148899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718195565973839216.post-8761046990981181712007-12-11T13:42:00.000+09:002007-12-11T13:42:00.000+09:00Every 2-3 years? Oh. My. Gawd. I'm too lazy to mov...Every 2-3 years? Oh. My. Gawd. I'm too lazy to move that often. Way too lazy. <BR/><BR/>The warmer climes bothers me some. In the middle of a hot flash I'm rushing about to find the nearest glacier. No glaciers where we plan on going. Oye.<BR/><BR/>JodyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00862506450906780311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718195565973839216.post-72141044941567118002007-12-11T10:22:00.000+09:002007-12-11T10:22:00.000+09:00Twelve years? I don't envy you one bit, Jody. I mo...Twelve years? I don't envy you one bit, Jody. I move, on average, about every 2-3 years and even then I have a huge amount of stuff to sort through. Look on the bright side: at least you're moving to somewhere warmer.<BR/><BR/>A snowbird's verse for you and me:<BR/>Isn't it amazing what we accumulate?<BR/>Then we decide to go and emigrate.<BR/>I'd like to be a Depper pirate<BR/>At least I'd have a better climate...<BR/><BR/>OK, that sucks.I blame the weather. It's still cold here and it's supposed to be summer, dammit!Satima Flavellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17427849961195148899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718195565973839216.post-87772263562992829292007-12-11T08:50:00.000+09:002007-12-11T08:50:00.000+09:00Ah, the over 50 and wanting to work in an area whe...Ah, the over 50 and wanting to work in an area where you're a transplant. I will soon be in those shoes myself. <BR/><BR/>Right now while my muse has left, I have twelve years of stuff to go through and sort what is worth moving and what isn't. <BR/><BR/>Plus we have the task of getting things cleaned up to put the place on the market. <BR/><BR/>So when all else fails, start planning a major move. It will keep you plenty busy.<BR/><BR/>JodyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00862506450906780311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718195565973839216.post-77810530042249024912007-12-11T07:24:00.000+09:002007-12-11T07:24:00.000+09:00Gorgeous! Poor old Paddo; in strife as usual.I've ...Gorgeous! Poor old Paddo; in strife as usual.<BR/><BR/>I've changed your link name - sorry for the confusion. I wasn't sure which of your names you use for what:-)Satima Flavellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17427849961195148899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718195565973839216.post-24086148799147557752007-12-10T23:05:00.000+09:002007-12-10T23:05:00.000+09:00Ain't no way I can make a rhymeNot for Paddington ...Ain't no way I can make a rhyme<BR/>Not for Paddington this time<BR/>But if you look at the URL<BR/>You'll understand me very well<BR/><BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eean1pNVkoY&feature=related<BR/><BR/>Hope this comes out OK.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718195565973839216.post-23184774142157732642007-12-10T15:11:00.000+09:002007-12-10T15:11:00.000+09:00Now, if you want to see some really good stuff, go...Now, if you want to see some really good stuff, go check out this review of Beowulf in verse:<BR/>http://www.slate.com/id/2178072/Satima Flavellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17427849961195148899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718195565973839216.post-64102498974020452592007-12-10T14:25:00.000+09:002007-12-10T14:25:00.000+09:00Oh, Winnie was my favourite bearWhen I was much le...Oh, Winnie was my favourite bear<BR/>When I was much less bigger.<BR/>I love him and his funny friends<BR/>Like Kanga, Roo and Tigger.<BR/><BR/>But Wol, Eyore and little pig<BR/>And Winnie and the others<BR/>I've never seen on any scene<BR/>With any Mitey brothers.Satima Flavellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17427849961195148899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718195565973839216.post-43444248534640066712007-12-10T13:17:00.000+09:002007-12-10T13:17:00.000+09:00But surely Paddington and PoohStill appeal to me a...But surely Paddington and Pooh<BR/>Still appeal to me and you<BR/>I know these books are selling well<BR/>Adults or littlies, who can tell<BR/><BR/>Adverts now are PB's game<BR/>Marmite increasing this hear's fame<BR/>Of course in Oz, I understand<BR/>Vegemite would be at hand.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718195565973839216.post-43380030439352218692007-12-10T10:20:00.000+09:002007-12-10T10:20:00.000+09:00Alas, poor Quentin and Lear's NedWould call down w...Alas, poor Quentin and Lear's Ned<BR/>Would call down wrath up on my head<BR/>If I presumed to steal their thunder<BR/>And in their territory to blunder<BR/><BR/>And do our littlies today <BR/>Approve of stories made this way?<BR/>Or would they yawn then whinge and mewl <BR/>And grizzle "Grandma, that's not cool!"Satima Flavellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17427849961195148899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718195565973839216.post-44132207627136946482007-12-10T09:53:00.000+09:002007-12-10T09:53:00.000+09:00Reading your clever teddy verseI laughed until I c...Reading your clever teddy verse<BR/>I laughed until I cried, and worse!<BR/>A book for littlies you should make<BR/>Like Edward Lear or Quentin Blake.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718195565973839216.post-67546596279166682492007-12-10T09:35:00.000+09:002007-12-10T09:35:00.000+09:00You could be right at that, dear JoAnd so I'd bett...You could be right at that, dear Jo<BR/>And so I'd better have a go<BR/>At ersatz fun and jollity <BR/>Around a plastic Christmas Tree<BR/><BR/>And to you dear Jason-eye -<BR/>Thanks very much for stopping by:-)<BR/>I'm glad you liked my teddy-verse<BR/>Next time I'll pass around my purse!Satima Flavellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17427849961195148899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718195565973839216.post-57971952197654886382007-12-10T09:27:00.000+09:002007-12-10T09:27:00.000+09:00This comment has been removed by the author.Satima Flavellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17427849961195148899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718195565973839216.post-49292963705034116202007-12-10T08:44:00.000+09:002007-12-10T08:44:00.000+09:00your teddy bear poem is absolutely GORGEOUS!!! hee...your teddy bear poem is absolutely GORGEOUS!!! heeeheehee!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718195565973839216.post-7240827927182982102007-12-09T23:38:00.000+09:002007-12-09T23:38:00.000+09:00The muse has disappeared you sayWell heck, just ha...The muse has disappeared you say<BR/>Well heck, just have a holiday<BR/>After the season, you just might<BR/>Find once again that you can write.<BR/><BR/>That was about one minute's worth sorry. See you on Facebook Satima.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718195565973839216.post-64441919765562871542007-12-09T18:25:00.000+09:002007-12-09T18:25:00.000+09:00Oh heck. Turn your back on 'em and they go off boo...Oh heck. Turn your back on 'em and they go off boozing:-)Satima Flavellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17427849961195148899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718195565973839216.post-43962759618248438762007-12-09T17:57:00.000+09:002007-12-09T17:57:00.000+09:00Your muse won't be back until 2008. He told me. He...Your muse won't be back until 2008. He told me. He's gone off with mine to celebrate Cmas in Father Cmas Land.<BR/>MarilynMarilyn Z. Tomlinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03393948791752045902noreply@blogger.com