tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post3674223345120904446..comments2024-03-29T06:26:28.942+00:00Comments on Shadows & Light: Egg and PetulaSteve Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11684120060438252945noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-33093960477670258382016-10-25T17:15:36.345+01:002016-10-25T17:15:36.345+01:00Whew - your list of tasks is exhausting! I need to...Whew - your list of tasks is exhausting! I need to have a similar day VERY soon though... <br /><br />Um, I watched that video and all I have to say is that "egg" is very unimaginative, unlike the artist who spoke after your guy. I guess I'm a little too conventional because ewwww! :)The Bughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07509037206264761261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-67858989070274446602016-10-25T06:52:15.129+01:002016-10-25T06:52:15.129+01:00Alphie: Thanks! I imagine that person thought they...Alphie: Thanks! I imagine that person thought they were being terribly clever! The birthday is in a week or so.<br /><br />Sabine: It left me kind of exhausted too! :)<br /><br />YP: You mean the harmless but nosy and interfering spaniel.<br /><br />Ellen: True, it could have been worse.<br /><br />Marty: The de-scaling technique was simply to buy a commercial de-scaling fluid, made with formic acid. It's designed for use in kettles and other kitchenware and appliances. Maybe you can find it in the states.<br /><br />Sharon: I know -- her age really is stunning. She was almost 30 when she recorded "Downtown"! She was born before my mother! I think when kids called me egghead it had more to do with shape than content, but I suppose there could be an element of the latter, too. :)<br /><br />Cheryl: Are you in the states? I didn't think electric kettles were even available there, since the voltage is different. Our electrical current is twice as strong as the states, so water boils pretty quickly. Thanks for the bday wishes!<br /><br />Ms. Moon: My actual bday isn't until early November. Don't worry -- I didn't try to slip it past everyone. :)<br /><br />Jenny-O: It's funny how we never quite outgrow past slurs. As Ellen said above, I suppose it could have been a lot worse!<br /><br />Red: Isn't she great? Dave didn't know much of her music, so I've been able to introduce him to her work.<br /><br />Catalyst: Time flies, right?! It's alarming! One thing I like about blogging -- it helps us stop and take notice. Don't you think?<br /><br />Kate: I forgive you. :)Steve Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11684120060438252945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-79213921162891485392016-10-25T03:38:01.084+01:002016-10-25T03:38:01.084+01:00I laughed out loud. I hope we can still be friends...I laughed out loud. I hope we can still be friends. <br />:-)<br />KateBlondi Blathershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656970490122824720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-44769663533081445272016-10-24T23:00:39.143+01:002016-10-24T23:00:39.143+01:00I, too, am stunned that Petula Clark, whose songs ...I, too, am stunned that Petula Clark, whose songs I used to play on the radio when I was a dj, is 83. But then I realized that I am 76! Ye-gods to both! Just this morning my wife remarked that she has a son celebrating his 64th birthday today and that really makes her feel old. Life passes before our eyes and we barely notice it.Catalysthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804837416104556928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-27336060019025913032016-10-24T18:24:39.492+01:002016-10-24T18:24:39.492+01:00Petula Clark 83? I can't believe it! Petula cl...Petula Clark 83? I can't believe it! Petula clark is on of my favorites.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-43573513290031020872016-10-24T18:14:38.421+01:002016-10-24T18:14:38.421+01:00Wow, you got a lot done ... and I'm glad there...Wow, you got a lot done ... and I'm glad there were no injuries in the scuffle between the dogs. Happy Birthday! Love the card! I, too, can't believe Petula Clark is 83, especially since I just checked a youtube clip - she still looks so young. Interesting video of the art and artists. That is such a lovely portrait. When I think of you, though, I see you smiling as in the photos you have posted. My inner six-year-old gets wounded from time to time as well ... but pity the people who operate on a six-year-old level in EVERYTHING they do :)jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-18223070083838845872016-10-24T18:00:20.770+01:002016-10-24T18:00:20.770+01:00No. Petula Clark cannot be 83. This is not possibl...No. Petula Clark cannot be 83. This is not possible. It is also not possible that Olga got into a fight. And you say it's your birthday? What? <br />I'm so confused. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-85956868908965445162016-10-24T16:50:54.097+01:002016-10-24T16:50:54.097+01:00I would say that you are Mr. Energetic for accompl...I would say that you are Mr. Energetic for accomplishing so much in a weekend. I have had electric kettles for years (English husband) but with town water no problem with limescale. I find them much superior to boiling water on a stove.<br />It is lovely to think that Petula Clark has aged so well that she has a strong voice and can still perform.<br />And a very Happy Birthday whenever it was. I do like your fox card.Cheryl Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00669462404986779573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-58423162151341449142016-10-24T15:57:17.858+01:002016-10-24T15:57:17.858+01:00I'm sitting here simply stunned at the thought...I'm sitting here simply stunned at the thought that Petula Clark is 83 years old. That is simply unbelievable to me. It's good hear that she can still sing. Age is not always kind to the vocal chords.<br />Sounds like you had a very productive weekend as opposed to me. I was busy all weekend but I don't think I accomplished anything productive with the possible exception of filling out the entry form to enter 5 pictures in an upcoming exhibit. <br />Personally, I always thought of "egghead" as a bit of a compliment. When I was growing up, it only got assigned to the smart kids.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07645915869786296771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-11332998828516533722016-10-24T15:16:45.915+01:002016-10-24T15:16:45.915+01:00Good that Olga and the spaniel emerged unscathed. ...Good that Olga and the spaniel emerged unscathed. I agree with Ellen - it's remarkable that in today's world the graffiti was so low key, but funny how we never quite forget those childhood slights. <br />And with my well water at home, gotta say I wouldn't mind learning your de-scaling technique . . . Martyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02366449267039641100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-65207472558921923032016-10-24T14:23:54.104+01:002016-10-24T14:23:54.104+01:00Well, it had to happen. of all the words they cou...Well, it had to happen. of all the words they could have written, that one is fairly benign. so I guess these posters aren't protected under plastic. busy productive days are good. I like those kinds of days.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-4233934194431204202016-10-24T12:21:29.990+01:002016-10-24T12:21:29.990+01:00May I call you Humpty Dumpty? When Martin said you...May I call you Humpty Dumpty? When Martin said you have a striking face, does that mean people light matches upon it?<br /><br />Seriously though, it's marvellous - first to have your portrait painted by a skilled artist and then to see it presented in such a public place.<br /><br />Should Olga be muzzled after the vicious incident with the harmless spaniel?Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-87918231714568417342016-10-24T11:21:53.002+01:002016-10-24T11:21:53.002+01:00Well, happy birthday whenever!
Reading about your...Well, happy birthday whenever! <br />Reading about your weekend activities (you are sure you did all this in just one weekend??) leaves me exhausted. And now I have that tune in my head for the rest of the day, I am not going downtown. Well done!Sabinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09015827501648296977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-42187284643828057442016-10-24T07:46:24.538+01:002016-10-24T07:46:24.538+01:00Lovely birthday card, happy birthday for whenever ...Lovely birthday card, happy birthday for whenever it is and Petula Clark is 83! How can that be?<br /><br />EGG. Some people are so predictable and so unimaginative. And they have to disfigure everything.<br /><br />AlphieAlphie Souphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17041492283753978975noreply@blogger.com