Ice, Wind, Rain, And Cold, And Weather Extremes

The weather had been nothing but extreme in the last year. Many of us have had bad storms, endless rain, snow, or extreme heat. It has been unpredictable and difficult to keep warm, or to cool down.

What was your experience like last summer?

How do you heat your home or keep it cool in the summer? Do you find it expensive to run?

Heating systems, warm the house, keep cool. Our interest has often veered to the weather, almost on a daily basis.
I took out a coat I hadn’t worn for years this morning and bought a soft, velvety blanket, sewn with two sides together for under a goose-down duvet, so I’m in heaven on cold nights and have a nice warm coat and mittens. The shop that sold me the mittens would insist they are fingerless gloves!!!

Our houses here are built for heat, but we had six weeks at 48 centigrade in July and August. The hottest temperature ever recorded. People slept in the airport and were advised to go to government buildings to keep cool.

I really need to install air conditioning and have just found a new electrician, but we will have to run new cables over the house as I have two buildings.

It’s extremely cold at the moment.
I wish I had a fireplace with a nice warm fire to snuggle around this winter!

Many of you have had floods, and the bad weather continues unabated.

Are these extremes the new norm?

We’ve all experienced these extremes in the last year. What has your experience been?

Have your animals enjoyed the snow, rain, heat, or been afraid of storms?

So post memes, gifs, music, images of your weather, and solutions to being comfortable, and chat with friends.
Remember, no politics or religion here, please.
Most of all, enjoy.

Lian and Kieran.

Was School An Education For Life?

I certainly left school reasonably uneducated! On my first day at school, I was bullied by older kids…so I cried.
How was your first school day memory?

In my early teens, I had the good fortune to move into the family home of a film director. I was given the job of cooking the evening meal for the family and went to college from their home. I also took an evening job to fund myself.
I went through uni and qualified to teach.

I had had had a conventional state education, which really did not suffice for a work environment.
Previous to living with the rich family, I could see that my education had been pretty poor, with huge gaps. Family meal times gave me an education! The arts and politics were readily discussed.
There were three teens living in the house from thirteen to sixteen. I was a little jealous of their education, they had attended an experimental school called Summerhill.

Summerhill was founded by AS Neil. It sounded like heaven to me. Children did not need to attend lessons. They could play, or join any level they wished or subject. The children made the rules and meted out any punishment. One girl avoided lessons for two years. Of the three friends, one became a first violinist, one bought a farm growing exotic vegetables, and the third married a pop star and became a film director.

The only rule made by an adult at Summerhill was not to walk on the grand piano.

What type of education did you have? Was your education useful or did life experience educate you? Did you ever change your career path after your education? Did your education prepare you sufficiently for life?

Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall

Cat Stevens - Remember The Days Of The Old School Yard

Remember, no politics or religious comments! Post memes, gifs, trailers, and communicate and chat.
Have fun

Lian and Kieran.

It’s New Year’s Daze with Kenny Everett

Wishing you all A Happy New Year!

So, let’s see the old year out with Kenny

( New Years Daze….The Kenny Everett show)



If you could go back in time, what era would you choose for music?
The Sixties, The Seventies, another? Play your favorite music, tv skits…
Post Memes, gifs, trailers, and chat with friends.

Let’s swing from the chandelier and toast the New Year!
Do you make resolutions?

HAPPY NEW YEAR gif

Cindy Lauper - Time After Time

Pink Floyd - Time

Led Zeppelin - How Many More Times

Let’s be nostalgic, and celebrate!
Remember, no religious comments or politics here, please….

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Wishing you peace and happiness for 2024!
Lian and Kieran

Day dreams/Night dreams, Achieving Dreams….Shattered Dreams

Life is no life, without a dream!
Do dreams come true? Yes, they can!

After doing the same job for years, I suddenly wanted to become an artist.
Within six months, with no qualifications in that field, my dreams were surpassed!
My life was a huge success, giving artists work, travelling with exhibitions, and being a number one best seller. Work hard play hard! Achieve.

Have your dreams come true? Was the reality better or different?

We dream at night, and daydream. Are dreams a reflection of our lives or an escapism?

Do you have out of body experiences? Do you sleep well…few people seem to, many toss and turn.

So our theme is dreaming, sleeping, achieving or shattered dreams.
Post memes, gifs, music, chat with friends.
No politics or religious comments…stay cool.

The Kinks - Sunny Afternoon

The Kinks - I Go To Sleep