Topic: LISTEN TO THE RAIN ON THE ROOF (Read 25423 times)

TCB · « **Reply #90 on:** February 07, 2009, 11:22:49 AM »

I awoke this morning to read the good news from our European neighbor, Tomovoz, that Vienna is still safe from fire. Whew!

Ben · « **Reply #91 on:** February 07, 2009, 11:29:05 AM »

Greetings Friends.

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood. Temperatures are in the 40s right now and it's spring coat weather.

Ben · « **Reply #92 on:** February 07, 2009, 11:32:06 AM »

VixMom, I admit I was one of the poo-poohers about Hurricane Gloria in 1985. There was nothing in Manhattan (except for some rain) and we all know that the entire world revolves around Manhattan

Why would we be worried. It rained. As Lotte Lenya says in Cabaret, "So What?" Well, I stand corrected. I didn't know it was that bad away from our little corner of the world. I'll have to ask Anthony if he has memories of it. I didn't know him then (10 years before we met) and he was living on Long Island with his parents.

Laura · « **Reply #93 on:** February 07, 2009, 12:05:03 PM »

Grrrr. Spammers hacked our church website calendar.

Ginny · « **Reply #94 on:** February 07, 2009, 12:12:13 PM »

We've returned from the antique appraisal event. We decided at the last minute to take different items: a piece of Roseville pottery that my parents received as a wedding present and the original Herbert Fall oil painting of the Palmer Mill that hangs in our dining room. The pottery has "intrinsic value" (aka worthless). The painting, while having some monetary value, is priceless to us and of great interest to the appraiser for the story behind it and the frame (also probably handmade by the artist).

It was a very interesting day - we learned a lot and laughed a lot.

Laura · « **Reply #95 on:** February 07, 2009, 12:13:06 PM »

Ginny, that was what I learned about the items I took to the Antique Roadshow.

TCB · « **Reply #96 on:** February 07, 2009, 12:17:07 PM »

I came across this photo of Raquel Welch at age 67. Now, she has either found the only good plastic surgeon working in all of Hollywood; or this woman lives right and takes care of herself.

Laura · « **Reply #97 on:** February 07, 2009, 12:19:27 PM »

It's the leopard spots. They make everyone look good.

TCB · « **Reply #98 on:** February 07, 2009, 12:22:39 PM »

Excuse me, I have to go buy some leopard spots.

Druxy · « **Reply #99 on:** February 07, 2009, 12:22:46 PM »

Quote from: MBarnum on February 07, 2009, 09:47:09 AM

And since one hunk a day is never enough, I will settle back down on the couch and watch Jeff Richards in one of his early films, CODE TWO (1953).

Jeff Richards and Robert Horton as police officers! I am there!!!

Robert Horton was an early publicity client. He was promoting his latest film, THE GREEN SLIME.

TCB · « **Reply #100 on:** February 07, 2009, 12:26:49 PM »

Thank you all for the health vibes last night. They really did work, because I got through the show with no problems.

Continued health vibes to DR Vixmom and DR Laura's sister.

Construction vibes to DR Danise.

Travel vibes to DR Jose and DP Anthony.

Fire-free vibes for DR Tomovoz and DP Colin.

Vibes to Cheryl

Vibes to anyone that I have left out.

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Laura · « **Reply #101 on:** February 07, 2009, 12:34:07 PM »

I'm glad you are feeling better, TCB.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #102 on:** February 07, 2009, 12:57:53 PM »

Good to hear that RD BCT got through his performance.

Vienna is all of a zither but we have survived the night.. Unfortunately some people have not. Many many homes have been destroyed. Fires are still burning our of control - we have some rain here at the moment - thunder and lightning as well! Fires can create their own mini storm systems and the lightning feeds back into the fires.

TCB · « **Reply #103 on:** February 07, 2009, 12:58:04 PM »

Quote from: Laura on February 07, 2009, 12:34:07 PM

I'm glad you are feeling better, TCB.

Thanks, Laura.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #104 on:** February 07, 2009, 12:58:38 PM »

The Goatherd is not only lonely but is missing.

TCB · « **Reply #105 on:** February 07, 2009, 01:00:21 PM »

Quote from: Tomovoz on February 07, 2009, 12:57:53 PM

Good to hear that RD BCT got through his performance.

Vienna is all of a zither but we have survived the night.. Unfortunately some people have not. Many many homes have been destroyed. Fires are still burning our of control - we have some rain here at the moment - thunder and lightning as well! Fires can create their own mini storm systems and the lightning feeds back into the fires.

Good news, Tomovoz! Vibes to you and Colin.

Does waltzing Matilda do a Viennese waltz?

Laura · « **Reply #106 on:** February 07, 2009, 01:02:43 PM »

I would send you the rain that is headed our way if I could, Tomovoz!

MBarnum · « **Reply #107 on:** February 07, 2009, 01:09:48 PM »

DR Druxy, I have heard that Robert Horton was...well, difficult. Is that true?

Tomovoz · « **Reply #108 on:** February 07, 2009, 01:10:30 PM »

Quote from: TCB on February 07, 2009, 01:00:21 PM

Quote from: Tomovoz on February 07, 2009, 12:57:53 PM
Good to hear that RD BCT got through his performance.

Vienna is all of a zither but we have survived the night.. Unfortunately some people have not. Many many homes have been destroyed. Fires are still burning our of control - we have some rain here at the moment - thunder and lightning as well! Fires can create their own mini storm systems and the lightning feeds back into the fires.

Good news, Tomovoz! Vibes to you and Colin.

Does waltzing Matilda do a Viennese waltz?

Often a Swagman will yodel as he waltzes his Matilda. This is particularly true if he has caught a heart jumbuck.

TCB · « **Reply #109 on:** February 07, 2009, 01:10:56 PM »

Quote from: MBarnum on February 07, 2009, 01:09:48 PM

DR Druxy, I have heard that Robert Horton was...well, difficult. Is that true?

Difficult? I thought the word was impossible.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #110 on:** February 07, 2009, 01:11:41 PM »

Thank you Dear Reader Laura - I know how precious would be that gift!

I wonder if a Phoenix will rise from the ashes here.

MBarnum · « **Reply #111 on:** February 07, 2009, 01:13:30 PM »

I am now watching 1957 western titled WAR DRUMS. It has a wonderul cast including Lex Barker, Joan Taylor (who I adore), Jil Jarmyn and Ben Johnson.

Watching this movie, I now have a new favorite actor...Larry Chance. I must find him.

Larry Chance pictured here on the left.

TCB · « **Reply #112 on:** February 07, 2009, 01:14:27 PM »

Quote from: Tomovoz on February 07, 2009, 01:10:30 PM

Quote from: TCB on February 07, 2009, 01:00:21 PM
Quote from: Tomovoz on February 07, 2009, 12:57:53 PM
Good to hear that RD BCT got through his performance.

Vienna is all of a zither but we have survived the night.. Unfortunately some people have not. Many many homes have been destroyed. Fires are still burning our of control - we have some rain here at the moment - thunder and lightning as well! Fires can create their own mini storm systems and the lightning feeds back into the fires.

Good news, Tomovoz! Vibes to you and Colin.

Does waltzing Matilda do a Viennese waltz?

Often a Swagman will yodel as he waltzes his Matilda. This is particularly true if he has caught a heart jumbuck.

So, who was waiting by the billabong? And was it Yvonne Billabong?

TCB · « **Reply #113 on:** February 07, 2009, 01:15:28 PM »

Quote from: MBarnum on February 07, 2009, 01:13:30 PM

I am now watching 1957 western titled WAR DRUMS. It has a wonderul cast including Lex Barker, Joan Taylor (who I adore), Jil Jarmyn and Ben Johnson.

Watching this movie, I now have a new favorite actor...Larry Chance. I must find him.

Larry Chance pictured here on the left.

Why doesn't that surprise me?

Tomovoz · « **Reply #114 on:** February 07, 2009, 01:18:48 PM »

Yvonne is now Mrs Cawley. I don't think she is a sheep stealer.

Of course DP Colin has sheep stealing in his blood. One of his ancestors was transported to Tasmania for the crime.

At the moment most billabongs int he country would be quite dry.

Thank your for your interest in Austria.

Jane · « **Reply #115 on:** February 07, 2009, 01:20:10 PM »

Quote from: Laura on February 07, 2009, 11:21:03 AM

Usually he can't get the carseats over here fast enough when I offer him a child-free morning.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #116 on:** February 07, 2009, 01:20:25 PM »

I'm just catching up on the earlier posts. Thank you all and one for the supportive comments etc.

TCB · « **Reply #117 on:** February 07, 2009, 01:20:59 PM »

Quote from: Tomovoz on February 07, 2009, 01:18:48 PM

Yvonne is now Mrs Cawley. I don't think she is a sheep stealer.

Of course DP Colin has sheep stealing in his blood. One of his ancestors was transported to Tasmania for the crime.

At the moment most billabongs int he country would be quite dry.

Thank your for your interest in Austria.

I love the sking

Jane · « **Reply #118 on:** February 07, 2009, 01:25:50 PM »

DR Tomovoz, Americans who have ancestors that came over on the Mayflower take great pride in that fact. Does the same work for Australians who's ancestors were one of the original convicts sent there?

TCB · « **Reply #119 on:** February 07, 2009, 01:26:21 PM »

Has anyone else noticed a dramatic increase in spam in the last few weeks?

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