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Blogathon inspiration..... I thought perhaps some of you could use some inspiration for your blogathon entries, so I'm going to humiliate myself for your blogging pleasure. Today the Canadian fleet was in our harbour, yes, both ships, so in keeping with my nautical theme weekend, I went over for a tour. The theme started last night when I saw Pirates of the Caribbean, you may have heard my excitement in the review I posted this morning. You may have also read it made me want to play pirates, and here's the humiliating part, I did. Hey, you don't quit playing because you get old, you get old because you quit playing. So all ye swashbuckling mateys and matettes, get ready for a good pirate yo ho ho and a chuckle....these will either keep you awake laughing, or trembling in fear that you know someone that would actually do this.
The scariest part of these pics is, there was no alcohol involved!..shiver me timbers...mwahahahahahahahahaha
Saturday, July 26, 2003
11:11 p.m.
Aye matey, Pirates of the Caribbean is one of the better movies I've seen in a long time, not that I see many movies mind you, but perhaps I would if more were like this one. The casting is bloody brilliant all the way round, but Johnny Depp is exactly who a pirate should be in my mind. A swashbuckling rogue with a good heart and a quirky nature. Orlando Bloom is the perfect unassuming but very capable good guy, in love with our heroine although, he like most guys doesn't know it yet. Kiera Knightly is..well..Kiera Knightly, she's beautiful and vulnerable but at the same time more than capable of holding her own against a ghost ship of miscreants....shiver me timbers she makes an old salt like me feel as lecherous as a pirate. I remember going to the Saturday matinee when I was but a lad and coming out afterward feeling very excited by whatever I'd seen. Last night after the movie, I wanted to go play pirates, swashbuckle and sail oe'r the bounding main hunting for treasure. I'd say that makes it a great movie....I give it five out of five dubloons. Coincidentally, I came across a pirate in my travels today, well as close as we have here in Canada.
Saturday, July 26, 2003
10:30 a.m.
Worth a thousand words.... In an extremely rare unintelligent moment Miss Anthropy recently posted what she refers to as, "humiliating pictures of herself", and is encouraging others to do the same. Perhaps living in Edmonton has finally pushed her over the edge. I'm not sure this is such a good idea, but that's never held me back before and we do like to think we're on the cutting edge of trends here in Calif. north, so, before my courage abandons me..... The tie in this photo was my mother's idea, just a small one of the many reasons we don't speak any more. Another highschool photo, keep in mind the style of the day was early hippy including long hair, needless to say, I don't attend reunions.
Finally, the ubiquitous Canadian hockey photo. Here the miserable teenage look was actually accommadated by adults. In case you don't recognize the ears, I've circled myself for you.
Thursday, July 24, 2003
08:25 p.m.
I won't be posting for a couple of days, we have visitors. I
Sunday, July 20, 2003
08:34 p.m.
Lightbulb moment....
Q: How many Canadians does it take to change a lightbulb?
A baseball quote that can be applied successfully to so many situations in life......
Saturday, July 19, 2003
12:04 a.m.
Bits n bites, every handful, whole new ball game...... My dinner tonight, courtesy of the Naked Chef, Jamie Oliver, who gave us thexy thalad. Hey I'm a naked kinda guy mate, oh, and it was delicious yea.
Quotes
"read my lips" - George Bush Sr.
"unless we learn from our mistakes, history is bound to repeat itself" - unknown
"our armies do not come into your cities and lands as conquerors or enemies, but as liberators.
Your wealth has been stripped of you by unjust men ... the people of Baghdad shall flourish under institutions which are in consonance with their sacred laws." - General F S Maude, commander of British forces in Iraq, 1917
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former" - Albert Einstein
Friday, July 18, 2003
09:45 p.m.
Coming out.... I was reading someone's blog the other day and they admitted to watching Jerry Springer. If I could remember who's it was I'd link to it, anyway, their sharing of hidden secrets impressed and inspired me to do the same. So here it is, you'd better sit down.........I listen to and actually like, country/pop music. I can hear the collective gasps, "who knew?" you're all saying, while looking scornful. But wait there's more, yes it gets worse......I dance and sing along, loudly. There, I've said it...whew, what a relief to finally get that out in the open, so liberating. Yes, it's true, and the easier to sing along with and the boppier it is the more I like it. I'm not talking pure country here, no George Jones or Willie Nelson for me, no, I like the popular stuff, Top 40 video genre, CMT kind of music. There's even a Spanish pop group, Las Ketchup, who's video has one one of those silly macarena type dances that I watch and, blush, know all the moves to. I think the root of this stems from my childhood, when all we had were 45 rpm single song records, and we would play them over and over and over singing every word. Having lost my childish innocence however, I now perform behind locked doors with the curtains closed. The neighbours have their uncertainties about me as it is, I don't want to give them anymore worries. If this confession into my lack of character hasn't sent you fleeing yet, you can listen to some of the music I'm referring to. Lock the doors, draw the curtains and plug in your headphones......cowboy hats are optional but add a certain mood. The first tune is easy, grab something for a microphone, lean back and wail that chorus. If you don't know the words by the second verse you may have a learning disability. The second one gets a little trickier, you will have to switch between air guitar and drums, as well as sing and move your hips a little. Don't worry, it starts slow and builds, much like your confidence as you get the hang of this. The third and final song is a test of sorts, to see how far you've come, and remember, no one's watching. A slippery surface and stocking feet work best for this dancing tune. With both hands over your head do a sideways slide/shuffle, alternating from heel to toe, preferably on one foot while tapping time with the other as you go, then switch feet and come back across the floor. Using a floor sweeper for balance makes it easier and gets the chores done at the same time. Repeat these three songs till your out of breath or singing with a drawl, whichever comes first. If nothing else it's a good workout and it beats the hell out of Windsor Pilates. Later ya'll.
Thursday, July 17, 2003
12:08 p.m.
Enjoyable reading...... It's so nice to get mail. I received two more postcards today and a very special note. Thank you Lauren for sending me Lookingdown fish, much nicer than tobacco, and Dawn those streetcars are desirable. I also received a wonderful note from Becky. Thank you for sharing so much, I will be penning a reply at my coffee place in the morning.
A few links to recent blog entries, that I enjoyed reading very much.....whatever that's worth.
girlrepair the entry for 12 July 2003 This little gem via Miss Anthropy, who writes interesting thoughts too.
Wednesday, July 16, 2003
09:17 p.m.
Good things come in threes....
The second one is a photo event/meme. The third one, and my personal favourite, is BURN-IT....The Summer Edition. This one's about music that makes you "hot". Go sign up, before July 15, 2003, you will then be put into a group with three other bloggers . Burn three CD's with music that makes you hot and mail them off before August 4, 2003. I'm already making my list and can't wait to see what CD's I get in return. There you go kids, three times the fun you should be allowed to have in the month of July.....go crazy.
Wednesday, July 16, 2003
07:53 p.m.
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