tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post3146464249237853445..comments2024-03-28T13:37:59.030+00:00Comments on Yorkshire Pudding: BlueYorkshire Puddinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-82447579756836253532013-07-27T12:46:45.453+01:002013-07-27T12:46:45.453+01:00Poor old YP.
I have found, 'what if?' the...Poor old YP.<br /><br />I have found, 'what if?' the most depressing question I could ever ask myself!<br /><br />I think what you need is a good adrenalin inducing rant and, because I really like you, I am happy to be your punch bag (especially as I now know you are a decrepit old codger who couldn't knock the skin off a rice pud).<br /><br />So how do I now wind you up into a frothing frenzy? What on earth can I say that might provoke you?<br /><br />I know!<br /><br />Homework for tonight, a 1200 word essay.<br /><br />Margaret Thatcher should be Beatified. Discuss.Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-7877138627019195612013-07-27T10:14:58.594+01:002013-07-27T10:14:58.594+01:00LETTICE Let's just say I am light blue. Lovely...LETTICE Let's just say I am light blue. Lovely long walk yesterday. Curry with the missus and a few drinks with chums afterwards. Thank you for asking Lettice.Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-70844055723338654792013-07-27T09:28:33.327+01:002013-07-27T09:28:33.327+01:00How are you this morning dear boy? I've been ...How are you this morning dear boy? I've been thinking of you a lot.<br /><br />LinXlettice leafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17637631435776710877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-88756372858015484422013-07-26T17:25:17.334+01:002013-07-26T17:25:17.334+01:00ADRIAN, DAVID OLIVER,LIBBY, HELEN, BRIAN, CAROL,JE...ADRIAN, DAVID OLIVER,LIBBY, HELEN, BRIAN, CAROL,JENNY, LETTICE, RHYMES, JAN...Everybody! Thanks for your kind thoughts and ideas. I know we all feel blue from time to time and all of us deal with it in different ways. Isn't this blogging lark good? Faraway "strangers" (not Jenny - who I've met) wrapping you up in kindness. Thanks again. It means a lot to me.Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-41314213019010149762013-07-26T16:54:48.824+01:002013-07-26T16:54:48.824+01:00It's after the equinox, days are getting short...It's after the equinox, days are getting shorter. You're enjoying the lovely summer days now, but your body knows winter is on the way. This realization struck me yesterday when I saw Helsie's picture of acacias blooming in Australia. I think you were very smart for retiring early enough to get out and enjoy your time, but a downside to that is having a few more years of wondering what to do with yourself until you have grandkids. Jan Blawathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06697621979002856884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-66110771551417461222013-07-26T13:34:27.277+01:002013-07-26T13:34:27.277+01:00You ain't been blue till you've been Yves ...You ain't been blue till you've been <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQ6tKGFnemU" rel="nofollow">Yves Klein Blue (4:09)</a> or maybe even, perish the thought, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zj9pAyjw_U0" rel="nofollow">Blue Yves Klein (5:41)</a>. I'm just sayin'....rhymeswithplaguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10870439618129001633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-73712650738173939572013-07-26T10:09:26.709+01:002013-07-26T10:09:26.709+01:00For my sixtieth, I got a bag knitted out of old ca...For my sixtieth, I got a bag knitted out of old carrier bags. Oh, AND it didn't have handles. In a fit of pique I chucked it out. I'm sorry now, because *?* years on I could have cut two holes in it and worn it as a very fetching pair of incontinence knicks.<br /><br />BIG squidgy hugs,<br /><br />LinXlettice leafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17637631435776710877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-84698079539038070822013-07-26T09:31:57.742+01:002013-07-26T09:31:57.742+01:00A bit of empty nest syndrome?
60 is less bad than ...A bit of empty nest syndrome?<br />60 is less bad than 65 (I know!) but neither is bad anyway - we are lucky to be free agents now. Whenever I feel down, I remind myself that I no longer have to put in a 60 hour week at work. This works particularly at around 9am during school terms when I am out walking Paddy.<br />Speaking of which - how about a dog?<br />PLEASE do finish your novel. I really enjoyed the other one.<br />Voluntary work could be good but I would say, avoid tying yourself down too much. The best part of retirement is being able to be flexible, do what you want when you want (within reason.) <br />PS Love Adrian's comment!Jennytchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13621488409334115930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-21192229760070320142013-07-26T08:27:28.030+01:002013-07-26T08:27:28.030+01:00Sir Plodder,
I have to agree with Helsie. When I ...Sir Plodder,<br /><br />I have to agree with Helsie. When I am feeling blue my tendency is to want to wallow in it and so I force myself to go to work, be around people and do something instead of nothing. Recently, I have been reflecting on "what next" for me ~ turning 50 ~ I have raised my son on my own and he is finishing school this year, so what about me now? What do I want to do with the next 15+ years of work, then retirement. your plodding is an inspiration to all of us, and I am sure with Shirley's help you will work out what next for you too. You are not short of options. Sending hugs :)Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05592150238891296272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-30060572159917164992013-07-26T08:19:23.935+01:002013-07-26T08:19:23.935+01:00There are times when it's inevitable to take a...There are times when it's inevitable to take a look at how your life is flying by, and however enjoyable it is, there's no stopping time. The old addage is the only solution, try and look always on the bright, and positive, side.<br />Which I think you do - a few blue days after all the fun and "joie de vivre" (?!) you transmit is nothing to be too worried about.<br />Or, as my gran would say, "Stop moaning lad!"<br />Hope the walk does the trick.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06613762050863476962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-78630096561919046092013-07-26T08:06:39.008+01:002013-07-26T08:06:39.008+01:00Sounds to me like you need a project YP though a w...Sounds to me like you need a project YP though a walk in the countryside will buck you up I'm sure. I'm not sure solitude is the answer though as we teachers have spent a lifetime communicating ALL DAY LONG so perhaps a little social interaction is what the doctor ordered???<br />Guided walks for tourists might be an avenue to explore though I don't know if anyone could keep up with you. You English go at a cracking pace while tourists might rather stroll along.<br />Glad you take us with you when you walk anyway.Helsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136273834165751276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-63581470404604775812013-07-26T07:30:40.590+01:002013-07-26T07:30:40.590+01:00I don't like to think of you feeling down YP.....I don't like to think of you feeling down YP...your optimism and down to earth 'pull yourself together'ness is a shining little light of what is good and right with us as people....I want, someday, to be someone who can stride across the beautiful land we live in and take smashing photos just as you do. Accept that this is just a dip in your normal buoyancy and enjoy your walk. p.s. perhaps some voluntary work would do you good? you have a lot of skills and care to give in some capacity.libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552884005601003691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-46064439461330951132013-07-26T07:27:26.179+01:002013-07-26T07:27:26.179+01:00Quite often diet is the number 1 reason for depres...Quite often diet is the number 1 reason for depression. Please make sure you get plenty of protein and carbohydrates. I would likely be a vegetarian or at least a pescatarian were it not for the fact it is difficult for me to get enough protein in my diet.<br /><br />Hope you feel better soon.David Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04260130060172457192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-69244286881444269292013-07-26T05:25:43.841+01:002013-07-26T05:25:43.841+01:00Are you sure it's the toilet leaking and not y...Are you sure it's the toilet leaking and not your bad aim,<br />Have a good walk and lets us hope it does the trick.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.com