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Re: Unexpected pleasures....
« Reply #2850 on: December 04, 2006, 01:36:00 PM »
Quote from: chary on December 04, 2006, 01:02:54 PM
Some neighbours' sheep got loose this morning and were enjoying their newfound (and brief) freedom in the Castle grounds across the road from my house. I watched them through my bedroom window for a while, then broke down and braved the wind with my camera:

There are a couple of pictures here.

I love sheep!

That is across your street?!!! Man, I'm jealous, that is beautiful!
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Re: Unexpected pleasures....
« Reply #2851 on: December 04, 2006, 03:30:05 PM »
Snow!!!  It is snowing!  Now, it finally feels like December here in good old New England.  Now, if only DB were here, we could have a proper snuggle!
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Re: Unexpected pleasures....
« Reply #2852 on: December 04, 2006, 03:55:01 PM »
Quote from: Mint on December 04, 2006, 01:36:00 PM
That is across your street?!!! Man, I'm jealous, that is beautiful!

Thanks! It is beautiful, but definitely not looking its best in this horrendous weather.
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Re: Unexpected pleasures....
« Reply #2853 on: December 04, 2006, 04:21:23 PM »
Being quoted in the newly published book about The Sultan's Elephant: "Four Magical Days in May - How an Elephant Captured the Heart of a City"
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Re: Unexpected pleasures....
« Reply #2854 on: December 04, 2006, 04:53:10 PM »
Quote from: Kuyperama on December 04, 2006, 04:21:23 PM
Being quoted in the newly published book about The Sultan's Elephant: "Four Magical Days in May - How an Elephant Captured the Heart of a City"

Cool!! What did you say?
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Re: Unexpected pleasures....
« Reply #2855 on: December 04, 2006, 05:05:19 PM »
Quote from: chary on December 04, 2006, 04:53:10 PM
Cool!! What did you say?

Well, you'll have to buy the book ;)


"What began with mild curiosity, ended up being a full obsession... I got nothing accomplished [this weekend] that I'd intended to, because I ended up following these characters around town as if I'd joined a cult!  Well, sign me up!  I'm a writer (I honestly don't remember saying that) and I cannot even think of the right words to express the experience - it was beyond stupendous, amazing, and just a bunch of glorious fun. ... I was amazed at the joyous spirit that seemed to unify all of London."
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Re: Unexpected pleasures....
« Reply #2856 on: December 04, 2006, 05:07:51 PM »
Quote from: Kuyperama on December 04, 2006, 05:05:19 PM
"What began with mild curiosity, ended up being a full obsession... I got nothing accomplished [this weekend] that I'd intended to, because I ended up following these characters around town as if I'd joined a cult!  Well, sign me up!  I'm a writer (I honestly don't remember saying that) and I cannot even think of the right words to express the experience - it was beyond stupendous, amazing, and just a bunch of glorious fun. ... I was amazed at the joyous spirit that seemed to unify all of London."

Very nicely put!
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Re: Unexpected pleasures....
« Reply #2857 on: December 04, 2006, 06:19:32 PM »
I'm trying to finish up my papers for this semester. I'm at school, and there is a guy running around wearing a gorilla suit. Some other people are filming it for a class project. He's playing the flute and carring bananas.  ;D It's great seeing people's reactions.
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Re: Unexpected pleasures....
« Reply #2858 on: December 04, 2006, 06:21:37 PM »
Quote from: ImissEngland on December 04, 2006, 06:19:32 PM
I'm trying to finish up my papers for this semester. I'm at school, and there is a guy running around wearing a gorilla suit. Some other people are filming it for a class project. He's playing the flute and carring bananas.  ;D It's great seeing people's reactions.

LOL! That reminds me of the time that a stripper came to DH's chemistry class!
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Re: Unexpected pleasures....
« Reply #2859 on: December 06, 2006, 05:11:01 AM »
Catching up with an old friend tonight and ALMOST finishing my Christmas shopping.  I only have two gifts left to purchase - Best Friend and BF's parents. YIPPEE!  ;D  [smiley=2thumbsup.gif]

**mental note** must do Christmas shopping early next year and every year thereafter. 
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Re: Unexpected pleasures....
« Reply #2860 on: December 06, 2006, 06:58:16 AM »
Getting in before 4AM last night (company holiday do) and waking up in time to see DH off to the airport for his Chicago trip.  Only a couple weeks before I meet him there!   :) :-\\\\
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Re: Unexpected pleasures....
« Reply #2861 on: December 06, 2006, 07:17:26 AM »
Because of the Heathrow noise, I have been sleeping with earplugs in pretty much since I moved in. I have been increasingly unhappy with the foam ones, and went online shopping. I found a website that specializes in them, and when I emailed them for some advice in choosing the right pair for my situation, they offered to send me "a selection of types"  FREE OF CHARGE so that I could see which type I preferred before making my decision!

That type of customer service is becoming increasing rare and I am tickled pink!
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Re: Unexpected pleasures....
« Reply #2862 on: December 06, 2006, 10:58:12 AM »
My new Yankee Candle tart 'tea & honey'!  It smells so realistic!  :)

Never seen this one before, and now i've got to try to get some more!
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Re: Unexpected pleasures....
« Reply #2863 on: December 06, 2006, 04:29:53 PM »
Got a tiny FREE bottle of gin in the post!  Lovely Lovely.  :)
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Re: Unexpected pleasures....
« Reply #2864 on: December 06, 2006, 05:17:23 PM »
my (undergraduate) student loans company giving me a 30 day grace period on payment (above and beyond the 6 months after graduation) while they process my deferment request! Yay!!
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