tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post2464315953810619819..comments2024-03-28T11:02:11.867+00:00Comments on Random Thoughts: Just waiting!Treadershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-74263030564354080482021-03-21T18:59:36.807+00:002021-03-21T18:59:36.807+00:00That young girl and her father bear a very big res...That young girl and her father bear a very big responsibility in the death of Samuel Paty and like you I hope their conscience torments them for a good while! I also thought I'd had it with long distance travel but there are still a few places I want to go so I reckon I'll have to suck it up and get on with it, even though I hate the actual journey to get there!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-50769400108722524472021-03-21T10:55:58.056+00:002021-03-21T10:55:58.056+00:00I didn't hear the Charlie Hebdo update! How ho...I didn't hear the Charlie Hebdo update! How horrifying! Is it wrong to be every so slightly glad that the girl and her father have to live with what they've done? That's awful, isn't it? Having said that, I sincerely hope she gets the help she needs. That is desperately wrong - the father has so much responsibility in that.<br /><br />I have 'Unorthodox' on my (very long) TBR pile. I hadn't realised there was a Netflix show, but as I no longer have Netflix, that's probably not surprising. It sounds fascinating. <br /><br />As for travel, local is fine with me. I've lost the enthusiasm for long-distance travel (crowds), although still do need to get back to Canada at some point for a visit. Likely next year at this point. Glad to see you're still well & happy (as you can be!) xxNorthern Living Allowancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06663851212929175711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-7010902432818160672021-03-21T07:24:59.138+00:002021-03-21T07:24:59.138+00:00You're absolutely right Jo but sadly some peop...You're absolutely right Jo but sadly some people seem to be "professionally outraged" by everything. The young man who killed the teacher was a Chechen refugee and was shot dead by police. It doesn't bring Samuel Paty back though does it!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-60167557735085808102021-03-21T01:22:01.656+00:002021-03-21T01:22:01.656+00:00You know, if the father hadn't ranted on f-boo...You know, if the father hadn't ranted on f-book, but instead made an appointment with the teacher to discuss the whole thing in a civilised manner, he would have discovered the truth and none of the rest of that tragedy would have unfolded. As adults we have a responsibility to act right by our kids and not use them as f-book fodder. I hope that child gets good counselling.<br />And let's not forget who is the true perpetrator of evil here. It was not the child, or the stupid father, but the man who decided to take a life.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01361535389738793272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-67470088789811027182021-03-20T17:32:25.010+00:002021-03-20T17:32:25.010+00:00I suppose you're right. Spring always brings t...I suppose you're right. Spring always brings that "where can I go now" feeling anyway, and of course covid monotony is doing no-one any favours is it. Hopefully that'll soon be behind us though. And yep, I'm pretty sure I'll enjoy that book too. Can you imagine the courage it took for her to leave? I'm sure we'll both love it!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-4432554010259997652021-03-20T15:22:31.647+00:002021-03-20T15:22:31.647+00:00I'm feeling the normal restlessnes of spring p...I'm feeling the normal restlessnes of spring plus the restlessness of covid montonoy, it feels like an itch that I can't reach. I'm feeling stir crazy.<br /><br />I'll have to check out that book, it sounds good.My life so farhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16721270441968035994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-69756678875491100352021-03-20T07:56:37.137+00:002021-03-20T07:56:37.137+00:00Thinking on it, one of the books I left this time ...Thinking on it, one of the books I left this time I actually picked up at my pilates class. I know there are lots of English speakers round here so it's so nice to be able to pass them on. Normally I would have taken them to our second-hand charity bookshop at work but since I haven't been there for over a year the backlog would have been a pain in the butt. And I now what you mean about how great it feels to find an English book when you're abroad. I was delighted when I found one in an out-of-the way hotel in Marrakech. The weather was pretty rotten and I would have gone stir crazy without my books!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-67303410217633024972021-03-20T07:52:36.423+00:002021-03-20T07:52:36.423+00:00It must have felt wonderful to be able to hug your...It must have felt wonderful to be able to hug your grandkids (and help your daughter out)! I would have said it must be hard for those living on their own (although to be honest it didn't bother me first time round before my son moved in), but then thinking about it, it must have been hard for many couples also who maybe haven't been used to spending so much time trapped together. Goodness knows domestic violence incidents went through the roof. I haven't even been offered a vax and I'm way down the list anyway but I'm not worried as there's plenty to do round here anyway. Either way, here's looking forward to an end to this damn pandemic right?Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-774609523739800842021-03-20T06:34:21.598+00:002021-03-20T06:34:21.598+00:00Your English language books left on the exchange s...Your English language books left on the exchange shelf have probably found a welcome home. I recall travelling in countries where the first language wasn't English and I would have been delighted to find books in English for taking in a supermarket.<br />AlphieAlphie Souphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17041492283753978975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-13686853576688319322021-03-20T04:36:09.255+00:002021-03-20T04:36:09.255+00:00I have been battling the travel bug but have a new...I have been battling the travel bug but have a new future with the vaccine. I had my second dose a month ago. I feel a thousand pounds lighter. I previously had been isolated pretty much completely (car side grocery pickup only for about the first six months and no family contact and as a widow live alone). The past several months a few store trips but always double masked ....... three weeks ago I drove to Florida’s south west coast from Nw Mn.and stayed at my daughters for two weeks. She did travel nurse there with three grandkids (as they were doing online schooling) so what a crazy opportunity. I held and hugged my grandkids for the first time in about a year! I will say anytime we went out we masked but mostly were at the beach/outdoors. (Not crowded then). I would never have done this without the vaccine. There’s hope for the future! JREhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17038945848573796070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-42850486848171033242021-03-19T16:31:27.324+00:002021-03-19T16:31:27.324+00:00The world is going to hell in a handbasket Bob. Re...The world is going to hell in a handbasket Bob. Regarding that teacher I think the father may be under investigation also, but this being France he'll probably get a slap on the wrist (sometimes I wish Europe had US-style punishments). As for the covid numbers, they seem to be going back up everywhere (hence I doubt I'll be travelling this year either - damn I'll be rich). We don't even have the finish line in sight right now, I reckon!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-50310651896620592812021-03-19T12:59:16.151+00:002021-03-19T12:59:16.151+00:00I always tell FB people NOT to send links in a pri...I always tell FB people NOT to send links in a private message as I will NOT open them.<br /><br />What? Some girl lied about her teacher which lead to someone murdering the teacher? That father needs to be arrested for aiding and abetting a murder, and that little girl needs to see a psychiatrist!<br /><br />Sorry, but don't come to America. Our GQP governors are reopening states, declaring the mask mandates over and now our COVID numbers are up AGAIN!Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15302478126147924237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-35395524406452364942021-03-18T15:12:07.412+00:002021-03-18T15:12:07.412+00:00I'll have to look that interview up as I'm...I'll have to look that interview up as I'm sure I'd enjoy it. And you're so kind but ha ha, I think I might come back as a puppy in my next life!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-60696434505285647582021-03-18T13:21:42.958+00:002021-03-18T13:21:42.958+00:00I heard an interview with the author of Unorthodox...I heard an interview with the author of Unorthodox a few days ago. What an amazing woman! <br />I love your outlook on life, your joy in it. Your enthusiasm for embracing it. I really do. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-77419525552947330072021-03-18T10:49:53.505+00:002021-03-18T10:49:53.505+00:00I think travelling will have to start up very slow...I think travelling will have to start up very slowly for everyone because I'm pretty sure we're all leery about it. That being said, we'll get there eventually. But see what I mean about men - they put their mind to it and lose the weight. I'm not so sure they don't put it back on again though but still, good for them. And yep, I've got my phone pretty much glued to me at the moment waiting for news! I can't wait!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-34044074540135824772021-03-18T08:31:50.256+00:002021-03-18T08:31:50.256+00:00At the moment I'm hankering to just leave our ...At the moment I'm hankering to just leave our immediate area never mind go to another country! That said, I'm now beginning to wonder if we could get in a week somewhere in Europe before our big trip to Australia again! Australia has now been put back to October next year probably so I think a wee break in France or Germany might be nice. <br />My hubby was the same, he decided at the beginning of the lockdowns he needed to lose a stone or two and he did! I on the other hand have put half a stone on. We eat the same food and I walk further and faster than he does so what is that all about?! <br />It seems like only a month or so since you said you were going to be a gran! Time flies I can't believe it's so close now! You'll love being a gran, all the fun and none of the responsibility lol. xMarksgranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02870471905590321642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-31497065972777603722021-03-18T08:15:16.473+00:002021-03-18T08:15:16.473+00:00Local outings are great but I know what you mean a...Local outings are great but I know what you mean about hankering after something else too. I suppose the good side is this enforced confinement really has given me an opportunity to look up other local beauty spots, and goodness knows there are plenty of them!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-57956232825911133272021-03-18T08:13:10.647+00:002021-03-18T08:13:10.647+00:00It gives a great insight into the role of women in...It gives a great insight into the role of women in their society so it's really interesting to me. Well, that and I'm re-reading The Women's Room (I first read it 40 years ago) so I guess I'm also on a "horrified feminist" track at the moment!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-25838500939561639322021-03-18T08:10:28.783+00:002021-03-18T08:10:28.783+00:00I don't think there's ever been an occasio...I don't think there's ever been an occasion where the film has been better than the book has there. I guess that's where your own imagination comes into play. The film The Shining was very good though, but of course the book was better. So yep, I'm thinking I'll be getting the book pretty soon!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-16060180390749027002021-03-18T08:08:32.163+00:002021-03-18T08:08:32.163+00:00You're probably right about Stephen Fry but st...You're probably right about Stephen Fry but still, kudos to the guy! As for choosing between the South of France and Greece I wouldn't know. South of France would be more expensive but they would be very different experiences either way!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-80640825979374796982021-03-18T08:06:27.501+00:002021-03-18T08:06:27.501+00:00You most definitely have my permission to be a roa...You most definitely have my permission to be a road trippin' granny. I could see that, especially travelling by train as all that driving wouldn't work for me - well not if I was the one doing the driving! I thoroughly enjoyed the Christmas markets in Colmar (although they are much of a muchness to be honest, but the architecture in Alsace was just so fabulous). You've lived in Germany haven't you - I could see a trip to Berlin in your stars I think!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-69152907171470864682021-03-18T08:03:02.762+00:002021-03-18T08:03:02.762+00:00I know I need to get the travelling in (or at leas...I know I need to get the travelling in (or at least the long haul travelling) while I can still manage it. That being said, I think the oldest person I've met so far was 85. He was an archeology buff and was fascinated by all the ancient ruins in Greece. He was also a really interesting - and very funny - man! I guess there'll come a time when I have to rein it in but I hope that won't be for a very long time. As for that young girl, my guess is she was afraid of her father. And yes, she will have it on her conscience for the rest of her life!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-60542065001383033052021-03-18T07:38:32.567+00:002021-03-18T07:38:32.567+00:00Yes, I’ve told myself we’re not travelling for the...Yes, I’ve told myself we’re not travelling for the foreseeable but keep dreaming about planning a trip, and although common sense and restrictions tell me to concentrate on a list of local outings (permitted from 29 March), the hankering differs from reality.Caree Risoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16454194093120715901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-56982697474648835692021-03-18T05:38:22.434+00:002021-03-18T05:38:22.434+00:00I binged Unorthodox after watching Deborah Feldman...I binged Unorthodox after watching Deborah Feldman on several Youtube videos. Though the show was not a biopic there are/were several similarities.Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-49520976251267252212021-03-17T23:52:43.886+00:002021-03-17T23:52:43.886+00:00I watched Unorthodox on Netflix and recently read ...I watched Unorthodox on Netflix and recently read the book. While I enjoyed the Netflix series, I definitely recommend reading her book.Bobbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15398652792078730080noreply@blogger.com