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Is there anyone else who, like me, bemoans the demise of entertaining, effective adverts on TV, such as those for Hamlet cigars ?
No-one muted the sound, no-one turned them off.
Come back, Hamlet, there was nothing to forgive.
No-one muted the sound, no-one turned them off.
Come back, Hamlet, there was nothing to forgive.
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Shopping and dentistry...a toxic mix. I'd be moribund
by now, but BJs are obviously made of sterner stuff.
Seemingly, 'Stille Nacht' was composed (quickly)
by a German pastor, to be played on his guitar, because
his organist was missing. 'Silent Night' still remains
the easiest carol for a guitar, and is a favourite for all
beginners.
Re religion : the Romans had the right idea; since
atheism hadn't been invented, they believed in everything.
On encountering someone else's god, they took him
on board as well. Eventually there were so many temples
to so many gods, they piled them all together and built
Pantheons, in case they had overlooked somebody's
god. Nice move. No confusion, no argument.
Stay sane. Xmas will soon be over. Sx
by now, but BJs are obviously made of sterner stuff.
Seemingly, 'Stille Nacht' was composed (quickly)
by a German pastor, to be played on his guitar, because
his organist was missing. 'Silent Night' still remains
the easiest carol for a guitar, and is a favourite for all
beginners.
Re religion : the Romans had the right idea; since
atheism hadn't been invented, they believed in everything.
On encountering someone else's god, they took him
on board as well. Eventually there were so many temples
to so many gods, they piled them all together and built
Pantheons, in case they had overlooked somebody's
god. Nice move. No confusion, no argument.
Stay sane. Xmas will soon be over. Sx
Yes those Romans certainly covered their backs, it was more a case of rituals, and sacrifices and a God for everything sort of "Gods R Us. Didnt they have an annual day of rest for their donkeys for some festival or something. Well at least Christianity has a link there -a humble donkey
Was John Gordon Davis the same author of "He Ascended into Heaven" only there is a paper back copy in my office, (unread along with many others) I took a look at after you spoke of him. According to my boss he believes he wrote it in Rhodesia in the 60s.
Some time tell me about Rhodesia while you were there.
Take care,lots of love xx
Was John Gordon Davis the same author of "He Ascended into Heaven" only there is a paper back copy in my office, (unread along with many others) I took a look at after you spoke of him. According to my boss he believes he wrote it in Rhodesia in the 60s.
Some time tell me about Rhodesia while you were there.
Take care,lots of love xx
Yes, it must be the same J.G.Davis. He also wrote
'Taller than Trees', 'Cape of Storms', 'Operation Rhino',
and 'Years of the Hungry Tiger'. Don't read the first of
these - it will break your heart. Suffice to say it's about
a wounded elephant.....
Had been through Rhodesia many times, whilst
working elsewhere in Africa, and was truly amazed.
They called it 'God's Country'. Perfect climate, lovely
scenery, happy people, no apartheid, well-run,
income-tax only 10%. , plenty of everything. Paradise.
I resolved to live and work there. Problem: Rhodesia
was 'illegal' under Ian Smith's UDI, but by a bit of
jiggery-pokery (long story) i managed to get there
after a long roundabout drive, but don't tell the UK
Foreign Office.. A 'dreamtime' ensued. I agreed
with UDI, even when there was 100% conscription to
fight the terrorist insurgents. Nuff sed....
Saw Hwange game-reserve, Victoria Falls, Okavango
Delta, Kalahari, the Matopos, the graves of Rhodes
and the Shangani Patrol, Zimbabwe Ruins, etc., etc.
and much more. Happy days between the Limpopo
and the Zambesi.
I guess you know the political story of Mugabe et al ?
Time came to take the 'long run south',then by sea
to the UK; here to find solace in the 'groves of
Academe '. Another chapter opened. Enough Sx
'Taller than Trees', 'Cape of Storms', 'Operation Rhino',
and 'Years of the Hungry Tiger'. Don't read the first of
these - it will break your heart. Suffice to say it's about
a wounded elephant.....
Had been through Rhodesia many times, whilst
working elsewhere in Africa, and was truly amazed.
They called it 'God's Country'. Perfect climate, lovely
scenery, happy people, no apartheid, well-run,
income-tax only 10%. , plenty of everything. Paradise.
I resolved to live and work there. Problem: Rhodesia
was 'illegal' under Ian Smith's UDI, but by a bit of
jiggery-pokery (long story) i managed to get there
after a long roundabout drive, but don't tell the UK
Foreign Office.. A 'dreamtime' ensued. I agreed
with UDI, even when there was 100% conscription to
fight the terrorist insurgents. Nuff sed....
Saw Hwange game-reserve, Victoria Falls, Okavango
Delta, Kalahari, the Matopos, the graves of Rhodes
and the Shangani Patrol, Zimbabwe Ruins, etc., etc.
and much more. Happy days between the Limpopo
and the Zambesi.
I guess you know the political story of Mugabe et al ?
Time came to take the 'long run south',then by sea
to the UK; here to find solace in the 'groves of
Academe '. Another chapter opened. Enough Sx
I shall endeavour to read some of his work (not about the elephant tho) My work colleaques remove pages from the daily newspaper should there be any articles on animal cruelty. I read your last thread in sheer amazement,what a fantastic life. The Kalahari ,Limpopo and the Zambesi- wake me up I am dreaming. You have made me realise f why it is called "Gods Country", a short two week holiday will be akin to one grain of sand in a trillion.
I was trying to imagine your round about drive, were'nt you scared, in particular during Mugabe' s reign of terror. are you afraid of any thing? Apart from the dentist and shopping !!
We have a division in Kingston S A and the Gambia, in July we had Phimzile MLambo NgCura giving a talk and she believes the continent had entered "an age of peace " and thanked our organisation for its work in that field, she also praised us in our role in helping to free S Africa from aparthied. (In the words of the great Rolf, "can you tell what it is yet") You know, I would much rather read about you than any good book, wether fact or fiction, you are such an amazing person. All the wonderful exciting events in your life, your pursuits, achievements and travel, need I say more? BJ
lol xxx
I was trying to imagine your round about drive, were'nt you scared, in particular during Mugabe' s reign of terror. are you afraid of any thing? Apart from the dentist and shopping !!
We have a division in Kingston S A and the Gambia, in July we had Phimzile MLambo NgCura giving a talk and she believes the continent had entered "an age of peace " and thanked our organisation for its work in that field, she also praised us in our role in helping to free S Africa from aparthied. (In the words of the great Rolf, "can you tell what it is yet") You know, I would much rather read about you than any good book, wether fact or fiction, you are such an amazing person. All the wonderful exciting events in your life, your pursuits, achievements and travel, need I say more? BJ
lol xxx
Perhaps your African-lady speaker was right about a
continent of peace, but (cynical me) I don't think so.
Tribalism is embedded and ingrained. People just
cannot live with each other, so apartheid, by 1000 other
names, continues everywhere. African nurses refuse
to care for a patient because 'he is not my tribe'. Literally.
Anyway, re. being afraid. Oddly enough, of all the
dangerous creatures in Africa, it was baboons that
scared the daylights out of me. Lions, crocs, hippos,
snakes, rhinos etc. are fine. Just leave them alone, but
baboons...you can't get away from them, and they are
murderously aggressive for unknown reasons. Twice
I came across them; I'm a great animal lover, but there
are limits.
I now think of this period as Chapter 3 of my life. I'm
now on Chapter 5.....different, but just as interesting
and (probably) more productive.
Occasionally though, I can illustrate a point I'm trying
to make to a class of students, by regaling them with
an incident from 'darkest Africa'. I bet they think:
'Poor old sod, out in cloud-cuckoo land again.' And
do you think I care ? Sx
continent of peace, but (cynical me) I don't think so.
Tribalism is embedded and ingrained. People just
cannot live with each other, so apartheid, by 1000 other
names, continues everywhere. African nurses refuse
to care for a patient because 'he is not my tribe'. Literally.
Anyway, re. being afraid. Oddly enough, of all the
dangerous creatures in Africa, it was baboons that
scared the daylights out of me. Lions, crocs, hippos,
snakes, rhinos etc. are fine. Just leave them alone, but
baboons...you can't get away from them, and they are
murderously aggressive for unknown reasons. Twice
I came across them; I'm a great animal lover, but there
are limits.
I now think of this period as Chapter 3 of my life. I'm
now on Chapter 5.....different, but just as interesting
and (probably) more productive.
Occasionally though, I can illustrate a point I'm trying
to make to a class of students, by regaling them with
an incident from 'darkest Africa'. I bet they think:
'Poor old sod, out in cloud-cuckoo land again.' And
do you think I care ? Sx
No your not cynical, your opinionated and that is your God given right. She believes in her people but as you say (and I agree) people cannot live together in peace, not while faiths and politics intervene, too many prejudices. Our Christian logo is "That we all may be one" (another clue) and so for that reason we continue to fight aparthied through our organisation.
Baboons, yes they do look vicious, from what I could tell, (albeit on tv) those huge teeth and a sort of wherewolf elongated muzzle. I once learned they sing to the rising sun, for some sort of primeval reason, is that true? All the wild life you saw, how very fortunate. "Cloud cuckoo land " not you sweetie, you are riveting.
Now,whats this about chapter 5 in your life, what happened to chapter 4 ? You have GOT to tell me all about it please, and I would never tire of hearing about "darkest Africa" and all your escapades. Write soon BJ
xxx
Baboons, yes they do look vicious, from what I could tell, (albeit on tv) those huge teeth and a sort of wherewolf elongated muzzle. I once learned they sing to the rising sun, for some sort of primeval reason, is that true? All the wild life you saw, how very fortunate. "Cloud cuckoo land " not you sweetie, you are riveting.
Now,whats this about chapter 5 in your life, what happened to chapter 4 ? You have GOT to tell me all about it please, and I would never tire of hearing about "darkest Africa" and all your escapades. Write soon BJ
xxx
Ch. 4 was a (mainly) UK episode. Heading an
educational team seemed like a good idea, so I went in that direction, and that was fine, but further ambition, to
oversee lots of teams was a move too far. Good salary,
prestige and lots of driving demanded a rethink. I felt
I'd climbed the ladder to the very top, then found that the
ladder was leaning against the wrong wall, so-to-speak.
So back to the sharp-end, and teaching face-to-face.
Came the time when my credentials needed revision
and extending, so embarked (again) into learning for
it's own sake. The rewards, and awards, were a
bonus, opening up the worlds of Criminal Justice and,
perhaps oddly, Roman History.
'Twixt degrees I bought a large motorcycle, kitted it out
for touring and hied off to Spain (x4) and Germany (x?).
Then came a submersion into military history, esp.
WW1 and WW2 and became a bore on the Holocaust.
C&W music, as a duo, occupied many an evening too,
leaving little time for saner activities, like gardening
and DIY, though I did do some writing for pleasure
and profit..That was Ch. 4. Anon again, Sx
educational team seemed like a good idea, so I went in that direction, and that was fine, but further ambition, to
oversee lots of teams was a move too far. Good salary,
prestige and lots of driving demanded a rethink. I felt
I'd climbed the ladder to the very top, then found that the
ladder was leaning against the wrong wall, so-to-speak.
So back to the sharp-end, and teaching face-to-face.
Came the time when my credentials needed revision
and extending, so embarked (again) into learning for
it's own sake. The rewards, and awards, were a
bonus, opening up the worlds of Criminal Justice and,
perhaps oddly, Roman History.
'Twixt degrees I bought a large motorcycle, kitted it out
for touring and hied off to Spain (x4) and Germany (x?).
Then came a submersion into military history, esp.
WW1 and WW2 and became a bore on the Holocaust.
C&W music, as a duo, occupied many an evening too,
leaving little time for saner activities, like gardening
and DIY, though I did do some writing for pleasure
and profit..That was Ch. 4. Anon again, Sx
I applaud you for daring to change direction,what a tremendous step to take,and what a prestigious career. I have no doubt you found teaching face -to - face much more rewarding.
Roman History I could just about grasp, but Criminal Justice !! sounds so intrepid, although one,I am convinced, you undertook admirably.
WW1 and WW2 to a female is rather male orientated in its interest levels (wrong of me I know) the Holocaust to my mind however is an essential learning curve, therefore should be a must in the educational field.
I,on the other hand, am the proverbial church mouse, with only Directional Mediation,Human Resources and Poverty Awareness as strings to my bow. Along with other attributes to mundane to mention.
You have lived the life of ten men, how fantastic it all sounds. Cannot wait to hear from you again. I am interested in anything and everything you can write to me about, bye for now
BJ xx
Roman History I could just about grasp, but Criminal Justice !! sounds so intrepid, although one,I am convinced, you undertook admirably.
WW1 and WW2 to a female is rather male orientated in its interest levels (wrong of me I know) the Holocaust to my mind however is an essential learning curve, therefore should be a must in the educational field.
I,on the other hand, am the proverbial church mouse, with only Directional Mediation,Human Resources and Poverty Awareness as strings to my bow. Along with other attributes to mundane to mention.
You have lived the life of ten men, how fantastic it all sounds. Cannot wait to hear from you again. I am interested in anything and everything you can write to me about, bye for now
BJ xx
Yes, BJ,it's true that I seem to have poked around lots
of odd corners in life, following esoteric interests, and
being a bit of a dilettante rather than ploughing a single furrow. Kipling's poem: 'Sestina of the Tramp Royal',
is a favourite of mine, because it's so exactly right.
Re: 'male' interests, did you know that some of the
seminal works on WW1 have been written by women ?
Rosie Coombs, and the many, many works of Lyn
Macdonald were avidly consumed, as they are pivotal
in understanding the whole '14-'18 period.
Ayn Rand is another female writer par excellence, on
quite a different subject. Her 'Atlas Shrugged' is now
having its 3rd. reading. Try it. More later. Sx
of odd corners in life, following esoteric interests, and
being a bit of a dilettante rather than ploughing a single furrow. Kipling's poem: 'Sestina of the Tramp Royal',
is a favourite of mine, because it's so exactly right.
Re: 'male' interests, did you know that some of the
seminal works on WW1 have been written by women ?
Rosie Coombs, and the many, many works of Lyn
Macdonald were avidly consumed, as they are pivotal
in understanding the whole '14-'18 period.
Ayn Rand is another female writer par excellence, on
quite a different subject. Her 'Atlas Shrugged' is now
having its 3rd. reading. Try it. More later. Sx
Ok SX I am suitably reprimanded,I conceed,you win. It was very remiss of me to admit my impartiality. There are,I agree, some wonderful female military historians, I have read "The Roses of No Man's Land" by Lyn Macdonald, and found it very informative and enjoyable. What I meant to convey, was, war topics are neither my forte or interest.
I am a slave to bog boring reference books, journals and humanitarian works, at the office, consequently when I chill out at home Im in the fantasy land of Stephen King and Dean Kuntz. Although,through you, I am now learning more on the works of (dare I admit) REAL authors.
I know you were only teasing me (I hope) so with spanked hands and bottom, I apologies for unintentionally being blase on the subject.
Now please continue about your life, what do you envisage next, any goals, any new heights to reach? I will, in the mean time, regale you with my not so exciting days.
lol xxxx
BJ
I am a slave to bog boring reference books, journals and humanitarian works, at the office, consequently when I chill out at home Im in the fantasy land of Stephen King and Dean Kuntz. Although,through you, I am now learning more on the works of (dare I admit) REAL authors.
I know you were only teasing me (I hope) so with spanked hands and bottom, I apologies for unintentionally being blase on the subject.
Now please continue about your life, what do you envisage next, any goals, any new heights to reach? I will, in the mean time, regale you with my not so exciting days.
lol xxxx
BJ
Well, BJ, you ask about my ambitions and future path -
easy : I just continue along the straight and narrow.
It seems that we are a long way from adverts, where
this thread started. To Africa and back in fact. Time
to sever the thread, really, as it is exhausted
I'll be away for Xmas, as J. (my wife) and I need the
holiday, and we've found that New Year in Germany
is marvellous. We are looking forward to it. Just hoping
that the fog lifts at Heathrow.
Have a great Xmas yourself and enjoy the holiday, as
I sign off and say : Adios amiga. Sx
easy : I just continue along the straight and narrow.
It seems that we are a long way from adverts, where
this thread started. To Africa and back in fact. Time
to sever the thread, really, as it is exhausted
I'll be away for Xmas, as J. (my wife) and I need the
holiday, and we've found that New Year in Germany
is marvellous. We are looking forward to it. Just hoping
that the fog lifts at Heathrow.
Have a great Xmas yourself and enjoy the holiday, as
I sign off and say : Adios amiga. Sx
