"YABBER-LINER" - ALL ABOARD

do you know our 'arry?

was that a question directed to me steve?? i dunno..unless ur talking abt Obama..i dont knw..that was the most recent thing so suggested.

Good morrow dear sweet folks; thank you for all your kind words and Missy is being a little more attentive and a little less mom’sy if you catch my drift! Why, only yesterday…

At the bus stop Missy was wearing a skin-tight miniskirt.
When the bus arrived, and it was her turn to get on, she realized that her skirt was so tight that she couldn't get her foot high enough to reach the step.
Thinking it would give her enough slack to raise her leg, she reaches back and unzips her skirt a little.

She still could not reach the step. Embarrassed, she reaches back once again to unzip it a little more. Still, she couldn't reach the step.

So, with the zipper halfway down, she reaches back and unzips it all the way.
Thinking that she could get on the step now, she lifts up her leg only to realize that she still couldn't reach the step.

So, seeing how embarrassed Missy was, as I was standing behind her, I put my hands around her waist and gently lifted her up on to the first step of the bus.

Missy turns around furiously and says, “How dare you touch my body that way, you prev!”

Shocked, I said, “Well, Missy, after you reached around and unzipped my fly three times, I kinda figured that we were friends.”

I was probably unfortunate that as she lunged toward me as if to embrace; a pick axe handle she was carrying came into contact with my head and the laws of quantum mechanics took control!

Good evening Veggy, you wrote, “Try u sure do look smart with that hat on.”

You are so very kind, but I don’t wish to give the impression it’s all play and no work; so here is one taken in Australia, where as I am sure you know everybody is upside down.






BTW. When Steve wrote, “do you know our 'arry?”

I do believe he was referring to the aforementioned; Harry Rednapp.
A self important little man of dubious character and no loyalty to anyone other than himself.

The Brits do have a tendency to drop their aitches.

Later…

Hey hey crew....

I'm still on Tuesday....
OK " what to tell y’all about what’s been happening over this side of the pond.

Tuesday " went for mri " strange ‘ole experience that " done tho " awaiting results. Then as I was driving back, decided to go for a walk. It was such a beautiful day " each day I see this wee church on the hill just a couple miles from my house; you can see this church from miles and miles around and I haven’t climbed it in well over a year...





So, through the gate...!!






















When I got there I was just going to take a few pics, vault a gate and all... but the fancy took me to walk up... and there I met a man. Now, this chap had a really flashy whiz-bangy camera and tripod, huge lenses etc... and was just finshing up and taking the gear apart " when I noticed he couldn’t walk very well. So, as you would, I decided to see if he needed a hand carrying all his gear back " which of course, being a gentleman he wouldn’t let me, but we got to chatting and slowly walked down together. He was 73 " had recently suffered a stroke and was visiting friends in Devon. We yabbered for quite a while as we both hobbled back down the hill " it was lovely " just lovely. Funny, I can’t go into crowds with loads of people / supermarkets ack... etc... but... will talk to anyone in the middle of nowhere, complete stranger. He was such a gentleman " I bid him a good day and happy visit in Devon.... and on I went. I was really smiling.

Anyhoooooooooooo.... that was Tuesday’s little expedition....
And I haven’t even begun on Wednesdays...

Funny ‘ol thing tho... the Legends of Brentor!!!!!!!

This tiny church sits atop of Brent Tor where it dominates the countryside for miles around. The tor is in fact all that remains of a volcano. The outer parts of the volcano have weathered away and the core plug remains.

The church is 37ft long and just under 15ft wide, and has a belfry.

The tower was struck by lightning in 1995 and extensive repairs have been carried out.

One legend associated with the church is that the devil threw down the stones when the builders began construction at the top. In the end the builders decided to build at the foot of the tor. The devil, being very contrary, threw the stones to the top where they formed themselves into the church!




It is also reputed to have been built by a sailor who promised to build a church on the first point of land he saw after a bad storm at sea!

The church is also said to be located on very important ley lines and is just the place for those who enjoy dowsing these magical lines of force. Lots of people try it here!

Who knew... that li’l Devil gets around a?






<will try and post pics of yesterday... such a special day>
<poorly....ack - sinus infection - getting antibiotics - ack>


hoping all the crew are well and happy.... smoooooooches!


oooooooooh..... nice 'andstand Blue!

Friday morning here Captain but I did enjoy reading immensely what you did on Tuesday. They say a photo tells a story, yours certainly did, and how fascinating that place must be. Would have loved to come along with you as history is one of my keen interests. You captured it all beautifully Izzie and I thank you for telling us about it. Look forwar to your next expedition.
Hope you're feeling well after yesterday, hugs from downunder.

Howdy everyone, sorry I havent written in awhile.
I've been busy at work and simply havent had the time.

Things are going great with Stacy and I. We are slowly getting the house back in shape, repairing siding and sindows.
Its a slow job, since we are doing it ourselves, a little bit each payday.
Its a slow job, but its worth it.

Now for some bad news.
Stacy's daughter Laura had a miscarriage last night.
She spent the night in the hospital, and didnt come home till this afternoon.
Needless to say, both Laura and her husband Matt are devastated, as are Stacy and I.

Derek (Stacy's son) and his girlfriend are expecting their first child also, and that pregnancy seems to be going fine.

BTW, I expect a birthday cake from all of you on Monday, and I expect a gift of cash from the wealthiest of you.... LOL Just kidding

Good morning/afternoon/evening all

What a wild and woolly day here - the wind is horrific. Cats hiding under bed covers and in cupboards - wow. Try, I always wondered why I got so many headaches - it's because us Aussies walk upside down!!Izzieliz great photos and story. Mysteryman - so sorry to hear of Laura's miscarriage. You all must be devastated. Happy birthday for Monday. Hi to all the rest of the crew.

Izzieee.. thats a lovely post!!! I wish I could travel with ye! BEAgle lets storm towards dartmoor..or is it Devon??
TRY - dnt tell me this is your snap as well??? Oh man! U do confuse me!
Mismi - you reaally need to take some weapon..next time you meet this guy!!
Mystery man - hugs to Laura..hope you and stacy are there in her moment of grief..hope she moves on.
DDX - sounds a lil like (RDX ;P) Hi to ye...me around for a while!

Hi Verby, How you doing? You lost me with that one. What is (RDX;P). I am blonde you know.

RDX - is an explosive nitroamine widely used in military and industrial applications...was just kidding k
So hows the winds downunder?
and whres the BEAgle? these days? Got into serious hogging eh ;P?

My dear verbivore have you been drinking? I posted this morning and commented on Izzie's lovely photos. Have been very busy as I have an overseas relative staying with me, he flew in from Europe yesterday morning and I'm showing him around etc. About to take him out for a typical Aussie meal in a local Hotel. Have a great weekend my beautiful friend.

grrr dutchy..He has come from Europe..you can sure show him some places cant you?? Why food !!! My good lord!

You mean the perv Verby? I agree...I'll have a tazer on hand. He thinks I didn't know that was his zipper -

Still haven't heard from Dev....wondering how everything went.

Another busy day! So I can't stay long just wanted to drop in and say hello.

I am reading - just can't stay to type...
hugs to you all -
missy

First of all... (((((Mysteryman))))) so sorry hun..



Now it’s Friday... where does time go...

Wednesday....

Catching up...

Well... I’m not sure when Tulip will post... but Wednesday was a special day as it would have been her hubby’s birthday. She decided to make it a day to remember with the kids...
In the morning " she was Maid Marion. The children do archery and have continued with their father’s pursuit... Tulip only started a short while back and is amazing! She has just passed her first exams and uses a long bow - that is no mean feat. She’s brilliant. I will post a few pics with her permission... to let you glimpse our world ... and show you how her family celebrated Wednesday. Thursday was hard for her. Wednesday " was simply lovely.

We went to one of the tors on Dartmoor... it was like walking in a painting and as the sun started setting, the painting colours changed... it was like an oil painting, a watercolour, a tapestry, a sketchpad... a masterpiece... as we left the house, suddenly the blue skies broke through... by the time we arrived on the moors, the sun was in it’s full glory, the wind was bitterly cold on top of the tor, yet... it just was...

There are too many photos to post but they show a moment in time in Tulip’s life " she’s so beautiful... have put them into a slideshow for those who wish to see...Tulip, her kids, little fella, her sis-in-law et moi. Music is... one for Tulip and the kids and tears will come... and one for me.... have had to really think hard about the music here... changed it a dozen times " and took some artistic license with a wee Dartmoor pony as Eragon " so.....it had to be Avril! Of course. <other songs... just couldn’t do " this was fitting>


Or... http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Q05ohA40qio
There is a photo missing off the end of the video " so I am going to post this. Here are her gorgeous children " so very like their father... and he lives on in them. They are quite remarkable. Tulip is so proud of them, we all are " really, an amazing family. We are so lucky to have them in our life.




Every rock had a “face” " we even had a crocodile.

We watched the sunset, ‘til it slipped beyond the horizon. It was such a lovely day. Peaceful.



In the evening we went out for a meal " to the pub next to my old house. Ghosts to rest and new steps forward. We shot some pool " we laughed out very loud.

Home...

And onto Thursday...

Tulip came to a meeting with me with social services (the big wigs hoi-paloi).... it lasted just over 2 hours.... what will it have achieved.... not sure.... they’re listening finally... they are dealing with a formal complaint. We shall see. Tulip was brilliant as the “possible lawyer”.... complete with notebook and pencil... tho I did see her doodling a lot. We were worried if she was going to be able to stay awake... she did, couldn’t have done it without her.

We are both pooly today... hoping the kids won’t go down with whatever our ailments are. She’s on the beechams and feels rotten... my head is POUNDING. Sinuses....ack ack ack!

Mysteryman.... so terribly sorry for Laura’s loss... and condolences to all your family. Big hugs darlin’ " especially to Laura. Know this will have affected Stacy awfully. Thinking of you. xxxx ((((MM))))


<Friday...off to the doctors.... ack!>

Izzie, you and Tulip are so lucky to have each others support (and we're lucky to have you both here). The slide show was lovely.

ooo izzie ....
That snaps were just soo lovely...
You brought beauty to even the stones dearie... I enjoyed the trip.. I heard tht our church is as old as ths one..will try and get the details when i go home!
heard tht it was built during dutch colonisation in kerala!
dear..sorry for not being around! weekdays somehow im not able to make it during the evening with th return frm work and cooking schedule..il be around in ths weekend though! hopefully we shud catch up..
Tulip's kids are sure a treasure..and the doggy is looking handsome too
bye ye all for now! Dnt hear from DDX aftr the morning talk..
me gotta go for now! damn sleepy! its almost midnight now here!
love and hugs from here !!!!
Mismi..;PP i think i shudnt blame Try right ;P u sure were friends then )
Poor inncent little thing being called the 'devil' not fair!! ;P

Oh my, what a wonderful start to the day; and I hope the same applies wherever you are.

MM I am sorry to read your sad news; the plan of the Lord will forever remain a mystery to me.

Izzie, superb pictures and a wonderful tale to go with them. Your Wednesday adventure lifted my sprits and brought out the best in human kindness. Get well soon; I have some chest rub out in the barn if it will assist.

Talking of which, “You mean the perv…”

How did you know my name was; merv! That was a typo, right!


“I'll have a tazer on hand”

That will bring a sparkle to our romance!

“He thinks I didn't know that was his zipper.”

Oh my, I do believe I am about to succumb to the morning vapors.


Veggy; I am sorry to see Dutchy continues to confuse you in his helpful way.
Although I am somewhat shortsighted, you can see I am working on a new book.

Beautiful photos as always. Tulip's children are beautiful.

Condolences to mysteryman's stepdaughter and family.

Izzie, What a beautiful surprise, my children and I sat and cried and cried. You are truly an amazing gal! Thank you so much for putting that together and thank you for joining us on the day. You truly are an inspiration and a great person I can not thank you enough. But you get better and I will stop drinking the Vino!

Seriously I am here if you need me to get the fresh lemon, honey and whisky to make a hot toddy!

Speak soon
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Incredible, heart warming video.