A Sky Full Of Stars

We all love the sky at night, gazing into the starlit sky. We have a fascination for the moon and planets. They appear beautiful from afar, but is this reality for humans?

Could alien life be a danger to us?

More recently, our dreams to go into space and to travel the stars may well be within our grasp, but would you like to take the risks? Would you volunteer to go?

With the way life is going on our planet, would it really be a better option?

We live on our beautiful blue planet, but there is no peace. Perhaps we should tackle our lives here.

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Recently, ladies took a short trip into Space. Orlando Bloom was amazed when Katy Perry informed him of her recent impending and actual space trip.

But would you really go into space? Two brave astronauts were stranded there, and the physical pressures aged them considerably, and perhaps the ordeal of being left there.

I imagine it wasn’t that exciting being stranded. What an ordeal!

We all romanticise space travel. There are many series that are interesting to watch, that we watched as kids and adults, imagining the excitement.

You may like to say which series you enjoyed.
At the beginning of Dr Who, I loved it, but as it ‘progressed’, my interest waned, apart from the fascinating Tardis. Blake’s Seven was addictive. Star Trek became a cult, and 2001 for music and movies.

David Bowie produced some good music, as did many others. All was romanticised or exciting for our dreams, aspirations and enthusiasm.

Jonathan King - Everyone's Gone To The Moon (1965)

Bing Crosby - Moonlight Becomes You

Coldplay - A Sky Full Of Stars

My wish on my great life’s journey is to view the stars and planets on my way, inspired by a lady I met who prayed for every star and planet. I spend more time praying/chanting for friends, enlightenment, and problems here on Earth, and trying to change karma.

So the subject is stars, planets, moons, Earth, adventure and the risks.
Post music, movies, memes, gifs and your muses on the subject or chat with your friends here.
Most of all, enjoy.
Remember, animals and spiders trod the path into space before you.

Lian and Kieran.

Easter And Beyond, Happy Easter Everyone!

How do you celebrate and what do you have for Easter lunch?

Do you go to parades or Festas?
We have Festas which are really crowded with rowdy celebrations. Shop windows are boarded up. We have church parades with Saints statues being carried round the streets.
There is an aftermath of beer cans, bottles, half-eaten pizzas and rubbish-strewn streets.
First, we have the church coming to bless our houses, then church parades with bands of oompah music. There are always stalls selling tat and street food. We have many people dressed in red or blue depending on their saint. They also throw paint at each other that is red or blue. I don’t wear red or blue on these occasions and would hate to be covered in paint, as many are. Even the policemen are covered in paint and sometimes lipstick from kisses; they seem to enjoy it.
The most bizarre event is that some people do penance to atone for their sins. They have hats a bit like the Klu Klux clan, drag chains in bare feet, and sometimes whip themselves. They pay the church to take part in the parade. The priest calls to bless the house, have a glass of whisky, and collect money. He doesn’t call at my house. He is very often as drunk as a skunk. I avoid the parades, and if I go out, I take the back streets.
Maybe I will go to the seaside for the day. I really don’t enjoy rowdy, drunk crowds.

Brian May - Too Much Love Will Kill You

Jesus Christ Superstar - Superstar (1970)

Jefferson Airplane -White Rabbit

Easter Bonnet Parade. Easter Traditions. ESL/ESOL Video A1-A2

I had an idea to paint five wooden Easter eggs to look like various fruits.

Alex - Good Morning, Sunshine

Do you hide Easter eggs, real eggs or chocolate?

Post music that you like, Easter memes or gifs, chat with friends, and most of all, enjoy! 
We try to avoid any politics, but you may like to remember the reason for Easter, rather than the type of celebrations that we have here.
Enjoy,

Lian and Kieran,

Our Theme Is…Summertime

This is a funny year…
Winter seems endless.
My thoughts are turning to summer, warm sun, and blue seas.

And yet…
We haven’t had Easter yet.
The weather is still chilly. Many of you have snow again.
I’m longing for the freedom of summer clothes. Tourists here are sporting T-shirts, shorts and summer dresses. However there are strong winds and showers, so I’m never without a raincoat, and still in warm clothes.

As long as we don’t hit 46 Centigrade for summer again, I won’t complain!
Longing for golden sands and blue seas. Deniz is the word for sea in Turkish.

Jerry Keller - Here Comes Summer

The Ultimate Cat Sailing Video You Can't Miss!

The Beach Boys ~ Surfin' USA

Rod Stewart - I Am Sailing

Brian Hyland - Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini

Please find your favorite memes gifs, stories, and music of summertime and chat with friends.

Are you looking forward to summer? Blossom is nearly out here and birds are nesting.
No politics or religion please.
Most of all enjoy!

Lian and Kieran

Busy And Busy Bodies, And Emotional Vampires

Green is for envy and jealousy

Some people are emotional Vampires. They drain all your energy.

There are some strangers who chip into your conversation when it has nothing to do with them; bear in mind they have little interest in their own lives, and their lives may well be very boring.

There are some people where I live who pounce on dog walkers…Are you going to pick that shit up? Equally, they pounce on people who dump rubbish in the wrong colour bag or leave rubbish outside someone else’s house.

Another hostility is queue jumping at bus stops.

Do you encounter busybodies? Or curtains twitchers?

This morning, in the post office (Oh, I'm blond, and many are darker here), I was asked for my passport as my ID. I have an ID card from this country, but I am usually taken as a tourist. Oh, the remarks that came out of the blue over that when I asked why a passport. And during Covid, I was told… Go back to your F…ing country! You brought Covid here! Never mind that all airports and ports were closed. My retort was,…Yes, I came illegally on a banana boat with fifty people! Did you? Laughter, of course! Oh did you. Yes! LOL, Busy bodies.

Do you encounter busybodies? Do you take any notice when they chip in? Do you joke or ignore?

Patty Loveless - Blame It On Your Heart

Laurel & Hardy - Busy Bodies

Pink Floyd - Green Is The Colour

Elvis Costello - Busy Bodies

The Beatles - Run For Your Life

Remember, no politics or religion…post anecdotes, memes, or gifs.
Enjoy!

Lian and Kieran