tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735085699153339257.post8351262172506881862..comments2024-02-06T12:09:18.943+00:00Comments on The Witty Ways of a Wayward Woman: Pride Comes Before A FallJane Turleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01441332018679664175noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735085699153339257.post-21164576816860465692008-06-25T05:24:00.000+01:002008-06-25T05:24:00.000+01:00Mewie,Thank you for your kind thoughts. Let's hope...Mewie,<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your kind thoughts. Let's hope it all works out as planned for his final years in comfort with his family. However, he already has some paranoia so I'm not sure realistically how far we shall be able to cope. Only time will tell. Alzheimers is a particuarly distressing condition. I certainly hope it's one I never suffer from. There seems to be a lot of in Mr T's family but then again they have longevity in their family and the two do go together. Only more general madness on my side!<BR/><BR/>Ah Mr I, my golfing partner! Why I thank you for the compliment; high praise indeed from a gentleman such as yourself. Delusional obviously, but nevertheless still gratefully received - I'm not one to turn down a compliment as they are so few and far between! (Anyhow, I like delusional people; they are so much more imaginative!)<BR/><BR/>Rain Man is an excellent film and an outstanding performance from Mr Hoffman and (Mrs T foams at mouth) also Mr Cruise. Of course Mr Hoffman is a method actor so he spends ages getting it "just so"- I am reminded of that story about Marathon Man where Mr H spent ages preparing himself for the dental scene, depriving himself of sleep etc... and Laurence Olivier just said to him..<BR/><BR/>" My dear boy, why don't you just act..."<BR/><BR/>A classic line I feel. Ah, Mr Olivier what an actor; God rest his soul. And as for Mr Hoffman - God rest his (very)little cotton socks.Jane Turleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01441332018679664175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735085699153339257.post-88993189883834082122008-06-24T21:34:00.000+01:002008-06-24T21:34:00.000+01:00Miss Jayne, you are an excellent driver. And I d...Miss Jayne, you are an excellent driver. And I don't mean the "Rain Man" type. I remember a few of our past exploits. You were always ready with the quick getaway... Thrilling indeed! Nice post you "Witty One."intrepidideashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07621013901216084367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735085699153339257.post-38523006911483269782008-06-24T18:28:00.000+01:002008-06-24T18:28:00.000+01:00Mr. T Senior is in good hands. I'll be praying fo...Mr. T Senior is in good hands. I'll be praying for the family. Alzheimer scares me to my core - may everyone in the household continue to be filled with patience and strength.M.K. Louiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346556486635748885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735085699153339257.post-72762837687531109642008-06-24T13:18:00.000+01:002008-06-24T13:18:00.000+01:00Hello Mrs B, I saw Mrs P who obviously resides nea...Hello Mrs B, I saw Mrs P who obviously resides near to the scene of the crime.. the owner of the Nissan has returned and did not look amused... let' hope she doesn't read this otherwise she'll be even less amused!<BR/><BR/>92 eh? Still sounds a little on the young side. However, I am impressed by that gold plated ear trumpet. Where can I get one??<BR/><BR/>Mewie! A welcome return! I have missed you! And a new blog too? That's grreat because you have much to offer.<BR/><BR/>You know you're right pride can actually be a good thing too; but as you say it's when we take it just a little too far... Hmm Mr T would say I need more A LOT MORE pride in some areas- particuarly housework...<BR/><BR/>The Turley tribe is well and has expanded with the arrival of Mr Turley senior who is 89 next month and has Alzheimers. He is living round the corner.. a summer of new challenges I think...Jane Turleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01441332018679664175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735085699153339257.post-66001895521327369222008-06-24T00:27:00.000+01:002008-06-24T00:27:00.000+01:00Hello Mrs. T,This is 'Mewie' - yes, I'm back once ...Hello Mrs. T,<BR/><BR/>This is 'Mewie' - yes, I'm back once more. I'm hoping my new blog will give me the flexibility to continue working on my novel yet inspire me to jot down something memorable as well as keep in touch with loving folks such as yourself.<BR/><BR/>In response to your humorous post, pride is my biggest enemy - although it drives me to succeed and make progress, I often get myself in trouble. Hmm... let me take that back - Perhaps it's not pride that's the enemy, but hubris. Fortunately, Mrs. Mewie tends to keep my growing head in check and life for both of us gets better. =)<BR/><BR/>Hope you and the Turly family are doing well. God bless.M.K. Louiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346556486635748885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735085699153339257.post-13573117780506768782008-06-21T22:29:00.000+01:002008-06-21T22:29:00.000+01:00Oh look, I put the word verification in the commen...Oh look, I put the word verification in the comment box. Double durrr. Just say I'm 92 and very sprightly. More than you can say for the Nissan Micra!fordfocusmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04038038065550719517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735085699153339257.post-81201289747676789852008-06-21T16:49:00.000+01:002008-06-21T16:49:00.000+01:00ywxtvtpIt's 39 actually. Ask the kids. They know...ywxtvtpIt's 39 actually. Ask the kids. They know better than to say otherwise because, er, because it's true!(!) Yes, black is white!! Could be one for your dictionary of Housewives' Jargon ...?<BR/><BR/>Sorry. Very disgruntled today because have to go to work this eve. Grrr.fordfocusmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04038038065550719517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735085699153339257.post-24764337646862084062008-06-21T12:53:00.000+01:002008-06-21T12:53:00.000+01:00Oh I know that secret about the cookies too! And w...Oh I know that secret about the cookies too! And what a jolly good one it is as well. Of course I like a little nibble accompanied by a nice hot toddy too. Oh yummy!<BR/><BR/>Just imagine if chocolate was the secret of the universe! If Heaven was a land made of rolling dark chocolate hills, rivers of creamy milk chocolate and skies of mouth watering white chocolate.... Oh I'm in chocolate bliss just thinking about it....<BR/><BR/>What's this "42" thing? You're not trying to pass yourself of as 42 again?? Good Lord woman will you stoop at nothing?? Shame, shame on you!!Jane Turleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01441332018679664175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735085699153339257.post-62100285958314270672008-06-21T11:33:00.000+01:002008-06-21T11:33:00.000+01:00Secrets ... now let me see. Will this do? I tell...Secrets ... now let me see. Will this do? I tell the children they can have a glass of milk and ONE biscuit before going to bed. If it's been a bad day, I snaffle, well, more than one on the quiet. Oooh! What is the Secret of the Universe? Not '42' but Chocolate! Er, am I making any sense here?fordfocusmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04038038065550719517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735085699153339257.post-64691934782904644752008-06-21T09:38:00.000+01:002008-06-21T09:38:00.000+01:00Onedia- Me? A tall tale spinner? I'll have you kno...Onedia- Me? A tall tale spinner? I'll have you know every word is true... in a kind of surreal fashion... Good to see you back!<BR/><BR/>Master Sy - I was not eating choccy at the time...I may have been thinking about it though...one of those really big chunky bars where you have to give it a realy good bite..Oh yum..<BR/><BR/>Yeah, I heard that Nissan had just had it's nails and hair done too - that's why I gave it a good thrashing - it ain't fair when some little Cmaxs have to go without and are tethered to the driveway that some sexy little number (but with a lot mileage though) gets all the perks. Humph.<BR/><BR/>Mrs B - Please own up to all your accidents NOW. I am quite prepared to turn this site into an "Own up to your Accident on Mrs T's blog" type thingy. (I'm sure there's a better title but I'm a little tired this morning - need some choccy to revive me.) I think it could make some most amusing reading! And if you've got any other secrets feel free...<BR/><BR/>Oh yes - sorry about all that tailgating... I just wanted to get to school before 3pm.Jane Turleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01441332018679664175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735085699153339257.post-43342328482349019282008-06-20T23:06:00.000+01:002008-06-20T23:06:00.000+01:00Hey, I think you are on to something with the stic...Hey, I think you are on to something with the sticker idea. How about 'Menopausal Woman on Board. Park next to me at your own risk!' Think anyone would notice? They'd notice me - I'm the one who either parks over the line or spends all day going backwards and forwards ... Durrr! <BR/><BR/>I read somewhere that you could get stickers saying 'Slow Driver - 9 points already - please overtake' and was very tempted, thinking that those annoying and dangerous tailgaters would leave me alone. Why do they tag along about 3 inches behind? Why do they never realise that that is why I'm going even more slowly? For what speed is the stopping distance 3 inches, I wonder?fordfocusmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04038038065550719517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735085699153339257.post-26021325567117343362008-06-20T20:54:00.000+01:002008-06-20T20:54:00.000+01:00Britney need a break from making crap music. Once...Britney need a break from making crap music. Once she starts that break, the world will be a better place!<BR/><BR/>The poor ickle Micra. There is was looking all small and lonely, and then some mad woman too busy chunking choccie in her mouth then looking in the mirror slams in to it. I heard that the micra had just been and got it's nails done and had spent a fortune on a new hair style. And look what you did to it. <BR/><BR/>Mrs T - Menace extraordinaire.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735085699153339257.post-14889727279030387582008-06-20T11:49:00.000+01:002008-06-20T11:49:00.000+01:00Ah Jajabrit! A welcome return! Yes normally I'm on...Ah Jajabrit! A welcome return! Yes normally I'm only reduced to a quivering mass when I'm drooling over Pierce (or when I'm on the running machine) but you know.. where needs must... one must play to men's fantasies when required! (Especially when having reversed into their precious car!)<BR/><BR/>Usha - Damn those parked cars! What were the owners thinking of? Didn't they know I'm armed and dangerous? <BR/><BR/>So we're having a trunk competition - I like it! OK - as evidence of my superiority in these stakes I feel I must openly declare that I've just won a part in the remake of Robin Hood Princes of Thieves - as Sherwood Forest.<BR/>It was a difficult audition I have to say - but the nice bit was that Kevin Costner gets to swing on me.<BR/><BR/>Sue- Yep, I entirely agree these people who park in such places (ie within 20ft of me) should know better. Especially as I've got a little sticker on the back window - " Menopausal Woman on Board - Stand Clear."<BR/><BR/>I also admit I have had some strange looks in the dentists but I have got a great pair of gnashers....<BR/><BR/>Mr PB (II)<BR/><BR/>Yes, maybe in a few years The Nissan will be in The Tate Modern, alongside some sheep's innards and an abstract portrait of George Bush. (That's another piece I'm working on.) I think they would sit comfortably together!<BR/><BR/>Ah Mr Bryson is a wit! But I've never been to Dear Old Aussie Land. Pray, tell me what is wrong with Canberra? Does it sell weak lager??Jane Turleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01441332018679664175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735085699153339257.post-1097426845081948732008-06-20T09:17:00.000+01:002008-06-20T09:17:00.000+01:00'Modern Art at its best': like it. And as far as ...'Modern Art at its best': like it. And as far as the Micra is concerened, calling it art is the only way it's going to appreciate in value.<BR/><BR/>The ease with which it disintegrates upon impact might be an appropriate selling point: Now you see it ... oops ... now you don't.<BR/><BR/>But looking at the way those crash test dummies were handled, I'm inclined to steal and adapt the tag that Bill Bryson (appropriately) suggested Canberra might adopt for its own: "Canberra, a good place to die."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735085699153339257.post-30802099464415815582008-06-19T15:36:00.000+01:002008-06-19T15:36:00.000+01:00'G-strings used for flossing'...what a great idea!...'G-strings used for flossing'...what a great idea! Must cause a sensation at the dentist's.<BR/>About the reversals, well yes, people who park in odd places are asking for it aren't they?hillgrandmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01805698959846687562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735085699153339257.post-56404175921709131682008-06-19T15:02:00.000+01:002008-06-19T15:02:00.000+01:00hehehe...It seems that your driving skills are sup...hehehe...It seems that your driving skills are supreme; only the reversing skills seem a bit wanting.<BR/>But in both instances since you have clearly established the causes the onus of the accident seems to be on the other party - the stationery vehicle. They ought to pass a law about keeping vehicles parked like that, wouldn't you say? :)<BR/>As for the best trunk of the year, I ain't letting you win without putting my best trunk forward lady!Ushahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00179239922869639391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735085699153339257.post-47635190218060553872008-06-19T13:28:00.000+01:002008-06-19T13:28:00.000+01:00I have certainly been offered a "reward" by the ve...I have certainly been offered a "reward" by the veritable Mr T - Alas it wasn't quite the one I was hoping for.<BR/><BR/>The lady to whom The Nissan belongs is away at the moment. Oh dear; not a pleasant surprise for her return - especially as someone had done exactly the same thing (elsewhere) on the opposite side the previous week!!<BR/><BR/>Ever seen a Nissan concertina?<BR/><BR/>Oh I love competitions..we could have a competition for a new slogan! I like yours - eminently sensible. Ok mine is.. <BR/><BR/>The New Nissan Micra: Modern Art at its best.Jane Turleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01441332018679664175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735085699153339257.post-33508328482915900452008-06-19T13:27:00.000+01:002008-06-19T13:27:00.000+01:00That one can be reduced from sophisticated to a hu...That one can be reduced from sophisticated to a humbled quivering mass in a flash is NOT GOOD. no! no! no! it is not on, don't do that again.Jafagirlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14931228823267121628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735085699153339257.post-87554549993453604002008-06-19T12:53:00.000+01:002008-06-19T12:53:00.000+01:00The Nissan Micra is obviously the runt of the litt...The Nissan Micra is obviously the runt of the litter and it looks, to me, as if you did the owner a favour by putting it out its misery. Were you offered a reward?<BR/><BR/>Am wondering what the marketing slogan for this car might be ...<BR/><BR/>The new Nissan Micra: an accident waiting to happen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com