Admiral Draper's Really Really Boring and Totally Pointless Snippets of Information
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More boring stuff from me... It's now been FRIDAY for almost 8 hours. I slept very well
and the morning weather is very good at the moment, however as it's a Public Holiday
weekend major nastiness is expected within mere hours starting down South.
Oh yes and the winter duvet will soon be installed, I have to do it as SWMBO gets very
angry with "the stupid thing"
and the morning weather is very good at the moment, however as it's a Public Holiday
weekend major nastiness is expected within mere hours starting down South.
Oh yes and the winter duvet will soon be installed, I have to do it as SWMBO gets very
angry with "the stupid thing"
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...and the winter duvet will soon be installed
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There are some really wonderful pieces of music, many of which I have known and enjoyed since I was a young man (and some date back to my schooldays).
There are far too many to incorporate into my funeral- so I am enjoying listening to them (and enjoying recalling the memories that each brings back).
Currently listening to Mozart's 'Hoot and Flarp'.
There are far too many to incorporate into my funeral- so I am enjoying listening to them (and enjoying recalling the memories that each brings back).
Currently listening to Mozart's 'Hoot and Flarp'.
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A couple of decades ago I experienced a life-threatening medical condition which I was certain was imminent.
Having survived (after surgery) and, having reached my three-score years plus ten I now view life as 'overtime'.
I have, also, had a significant number of funerals to attend of friends of my age (and some much younger).
One of the 'most rewarding' was of a school friend who returned to the school to teach and subsequently taught my son (who went on to capitalise on the teaching in his university and professional career).
One of the surprises was a much younger (than myself) acquaintance with a stunning history of commerce and public (volunteering) life who succumbed to cancer within three months - robbed of his retirement!
One has to have a view to the future and what it will inevitably bring, and my children are aware, having experienced the loss of their grandparents (and, in one case, in-laws) so we discuss the subject.
My request is simple - no religious service (my children are not believers) and only one 'anthem' - 'God be in my head' by Walford Davies - a favourite from my days as an Abbey chorister.
I experienced so much good music as I progressed to school choir and madrigal group and sang as part of a massed county choir with professional soloists (as well as 'big works' in the Abbey - again with professional soloists) there is just too much that means so much to me to make a selection.
My ashes are to be cast to the wind off a north-west Scottish headland where gannets plume.
Having survived (after surgery) and, having reached my three-score years plus ten I now view life as 'overtime'.
I have, also, had a significant number of funerals to attend of friends of my age (and some much younger).
One of the 'most rewarding' was of a school friend who returned to the school to teach and subsequently taught my son (who went on to capitalise on the teaching in his university and professional career).
One of the surprises was a much younger (than myself) acquaintance with a stunning history of commerce and public (volunteering) life who succumbed to cancer within three months - robbed of his retirement!
One has to have a view to the future and what it will inevitably bring, and my children are aware, having experienced the loss of their grandparents (and, in one case, in-laws) so we discuss the subject.
My request is simple - no religious service (my children are not believers) and only one 'anthem' - 'God be in my head' by Walford Davies - a favourite from my days as an Abbey chorister.
My ashes are to be cast to the wind off a north-west Scottish headland where gannets plume.
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[QUOTE]........and the first day of Winter here in NZ.[/QUOTE
Have always wondered why NZ calls 1st June the first day of Winter, 'cos of course it isn't really, tho' I must admit Friday certainly felt like it, so I guess the climate method wins ?
First Day or Mid Winter?
In the USA and some other areas in the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice marks the first day of winter. However, the official date for the first day of winter varies depending on the country's climate, and whether they follow astronomical or meteorological seasons.Have always wondered why NZ calls 1st June the first day of Winter, 'cos of course it isn't really, tho' I must admit Friday certainly felt like it, so I guess the climate method wins ?
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On the subject of weather ... it looks like we are about to be hit with a complete hammering from a major cold front rapidly approaching the coast. Winds in excess of 100 kmh (about 62 mph), thunderstorms and heavy rain with the risk of flooding and coastal erosion. Well that's me for the next three days then. Fingers crossed please peeps. This system is very big and very threatening ... see here.
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Originally Posted by JENKINS
Gannet, nest-wetting? On a more serious note, would you add, if given the opportunity, a joyful tune from Kathryn Tickell and a story from her father?
I have always been an admirer of KT (and the Northumbrian pipes).
I was at school with Mike (and occasionally see him around town) - so tell me more . . .
I'm afraid that the expression 'nest-wetting' in relation to gannets leaves me puzzled - please explain.
I have spent considerable time watching gannets plunging and it is one of the most amazing sights of nature IMO.
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The Heavens are Telling.
Last sung by me some 60 years ago - yet every note is imprinted on my memory.
No wonder that music unlocks the memories of those with dementia.
No wonder that music unlocks the memories of those with dementia.
