Saturday 12 July 2014

Kitty ParTAY Pic (July)

Just a couple of photo's for Friday's art group - Kitty Pics!  Here's this week's entries from me:        And to join in the catty arty stuff just click the.....meow!




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Sunday Stealing - One Thing






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One Thing ..... 
That makes you smile: Babies

That makes you cry: Some film endings

That you love to do on the weekends:  Blog in peace - house all to myself! YAY!

That you do for only yourself:  Buy cashew nuts!

That you have in your underwear drawer that's NOT underwear:  My swim suit.

That you do before going to sleep:  Read a chapter of a book - or a comic if I'm too tired. 

That you do within the first 15 minutes after waking:  Poo!

That's in your purse:  Mini hairband and brush. Hair band and mini brush - I never can tell when the next flush will be!

 that you actually LIKE to clean:  I'm not too bothered while cleaning the windows.  I love the smell of Windowlene - but not as much as I like creosote. I'm in inhale heaven with that! 

That you DETEST cleaning:  The oven. Hard and booooooring!

That other people would find odd about you:  When I tell them I'm not too keen on The Beatles.

That you would buy if I handed you a $100 bill:  Probably new shoes for my stepson's wedding.

That you feel you HAVE to do before you die:  Write a novel.

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Saturday 9 - Already Gone



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 If you're not familiar with today's song, you can hear it here.



1) Eagles lead singer Glenn Frey proclaims that he's "feeling strong." How would you describe yourself this fine Saturday?  A lot cooler than I did this morning.  I don't do summer well.

2) The song begins with a rumor: "I heard some people talking just the other other day ..." Have you heard anything juicy/interesting lately? Please share:   My daughter did some baking recently and let's just say it wasn't quite the cup cakes I used to bake with her......but it made me giggle.

3) When "Already Gone" was popular, the news was dominated by Richard Nixon and the Watergate scandal. What do you consider today's top news story?  My son brought down his previous night's glasses and rubbish without having to shame him into it!  Might not have made the papers, but it was a win for me!

4) In the 1970s, Eagles Glenn Frey and Don Henley were at the center of a social circle of very creative people, including singer Linda Ronstadt, singer-songwriter Jackson Browne and actor-comedian Steve Martin. How do you express your creativity?  With words too.  May it be for song or for verse.  A lot of this is aired through Blogger group, Magpie Tales, each Sunday.  We're always welcoming new writers and poets.....( hint hint ). 
 
   
5) Even though they broke up in 1980, the Eagles are currently on a reunion tour, and after knowing each other more than 40 years, Frey and Henley still consider each other friends. What quality to do you value most in a friendship?  Patience, trust, respect and humour.

6) Are there any mirrors in the room you're in right now?  Just the one on the fireside wall. I've a collection of lipstick kisses on it, one from each visit my daughter makes.  I clean around them very carefully.

7) What's the last beverage you drank with ice?  Diet Irn Bru.

8) Whole, skim, 2%, half-and-half, almond or soy ... what kind of milk is in your refrigerator right now?  4ltr of Graham's Semi Skinned.

9) Sam likes to mix sliced almonds into her salad. What do you think makes a good salad?  A little oil, some seasoning and a good old toss!
 
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Friday 11 July 2014

Feline Friday - Pussy and the Pest

A past picture.  My beloved moggie Simon, graciously putting up with my niece Rachel.  He's in kitty Heaven, she's now a teenager but they were once a comical twosome! 






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Saturday 5 July 2014

Saturday 9 - Yankee Doodle Dandy

I'm NOT a Yankee Doodle Dandy but.........I'll take the quiz anyhow! Happy July 4th to all my American visitors!

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1) This week's song was performed by James Cagney in the famous movie of the same name. Do you plan on going to the movies this holiday weekend?   I don't visit the cinema much at all - quite happy waiting on the pirate copy DVD!

2) Though known for his larger-than-life screen presence, Cagney was only 5'5". How tall are you?   I'm 5ft 4in, in my iffy little socks!

3) During the Revolutionary War, General Washington celebrated the 4th of July by giving his troops a double ration of rum. Will you imbibe any spirits this holiday weekend?   No - I'm not much of a drinker. I had a couple of wines last night, so that will do me for a good wee while.

4) American history was one of Crazy Sam's best subjects in school. In which class did you earn your best grades?  English, Music and Art  

5) The Fourth of July means we're in the middle of summer. Are you careful about applying sunscreen?  Careful?....I'm effing paranoid!  I burn so easily in the sun.  I get told I'm a bit of a misery guts but I'm rarely out when it comes to summer.


6) Mosquito bites can be a major summer annoyance. Are you scratching any itches right now?  I'm not, despite the Scottish midge being at it's annoyingly best.  Maybe hiding indoors works!

7) Emergency rooms report an increase in wrist injuries in summer, with people falling off bikes and skateboards and jamming their wrists catching hard-hit softballs. Have you ever had a sports-related injury?  I twisted an ankle at gymnastic practice once, many moons ago but nothing too bad since!

8) New York is home to Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest every year on the 4th. Will hot dogs be consumed in your household this weekend?  Sadly, no. We really only have them at barbeques or on kiddy request!

9) Atlanta hosts a 10K Peachtree Road Race every 4th of July. Are you a runner?  Hell, no!  I'm too top heavy for that!   


Kitty Par-TAY! Feline ART Friday

I'm in a creative mood tonight, so thought I'd try my hand at some computer kitty art via Feline Friday.  Not quie sure of the art wanted but I've had a go.........

First one is having a Queeny hissy fit:




Next one of my own moggie Boaby:


Here's hoping this new fun group really takes off......... !

It's bed time in Britain so I'll catch up with the entries tomorrow....night night!

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Friday 4 July 2014

Feline Friday - Patriotic Puss Puss

                                                


        I made this puddy tat pic for his friends overseas...!

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