Icesave Veterans Association continued

amistupid

Iced_Off wrote: »

By the way...(trying to raise the tone a smidgen....:D ) Have you read Pablo Neruda's Ode to the Seagull? :rolleyes:

It's a rite riveting read Ode to the Seagull

My only criticism with a name like Pablo he should have stuck to donkeys.

Alfresco_2

My 8 year old daughter has just had to fo a project on Tudors (not the sexy bbc adaptation thank gawd). They are meant to use their own words. She did OK but I had to point out that the expression "they rounded the day off" is not one that I've ever heard her use. Change it to "ended" sweetie!:D

Alfresco_2

amistupid wrote: »

It's a rite riveting read Ode to the Seagull

He waxes rhapsodic for a while about the lightness of the bird and then acknowledges that the story doesn't end there -- that the seagull is also a greedy, voracious creature. What amazes him is how that rude hunger can become lightness.


My only criticism with a name like Pablo he should have stuck to donkeys.

:rotfl: :T He DID also do that one but you need to look on the top shelf of your library.

Iced_Off

Alfresco wrote: »

I've written all that I can remember so please don't ask me any questions...

Wouldn't you also agree though, that his delight feels genuine, sincere, and somehow rigorous.

Alfresco_2

Alfresco wrote: »

My 8 year old daughter has just had to fo a project on Tudors (not the sexy bbc adaptation thank gawd). They are meant to use their own words. She did OK but I had to point out that the expression "they rounded the day off" is not one that I've ever heard her use. Change it to "ended" sweetie!:D

In retrospect I think as I kid I used to take the expression "put in your own words" far too literally.....there are some simple sentences that trying to reword just makes it look stupid and contrived!

Alfresco_2

Iced_Off wrote: »

Wouldn't you also agree though, that his delight feels genuine, sincere, and somehow rigorous.

yes, I shared his joy....

Iced_Off

Alfresco wrote: »

My 8 year old daughter has just had to fo a project on Tudors (not the sexy bbc adaptation thank gawd). They are meant to use their own words. She did OK but I had to point out that the expression "they rounded the day off" is not one that I've ever heard her use. Change it to "ended" sweetie!:D

:T :T :T :T Lovely!

Alfresco_2

amistupid wrote: »

It's a rite riveting read Ode to the Seagull

Just spotted this expression and my gigging made heads turn, it's too funny! Off for some relaxing w**k.

Iced_Off

Quick true story.....a friend of my sister has a little boy training for confirmation. When he asked to choose a confirmaton name from the bible he chose God! He was genuinely not being cheeky - his parents had always told him to aim high!

Alfresco_2

Arrogant little b**** - sorry I mean how sweet !