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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: Naemanson Date: 25 Oct 00 - 07:12 AM I know what you mean Matt. If you think you are busy now try including all of that with being a parent. You'll see what I mean some day. Llanfair hit the mark with her comment. I like to think of the things I see when I drive to work. I work in a windowless office inside a metal building. I HAVE to focus on the things I see elsewhere. Sometimes it is a glimpse of a heron hunting in the shallows as I drive past at 60 MPH. I always watch for the osprey nests and wave at them and their babies. Yesterday it was sun and fog and bright yellow leaves. Find time to pick daisies, if not now, remember to do it later. |
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: John J Date: 25 Oct 00 - 07:12 AM Bloody hell Noreen, you've started something here! John |
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: GUEST,Fibula Mattock Date: 25 Oct 00 - 06:23 AM Praise - thanks for "The Last Days of Pompeii". I know it's good n' metaphorical like the daisies, but I like it as I'm off to Pompeii next week to take photographs for a few things I'm working on and I'll remember that song when I'm there! (I reckon they had a whale of a time in Pompeii though - if the remains of it are anything to go by!) |
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: CarolC Date: 25 Oct 00 - 06:03 AM If I had my life to live over, I would do it just as I have. Perfection hides where we least expect it. (In my opinion...) Carol |
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: Llanfair Date: 25 Oct 00 - 05:06 AM Matt, if you are looking at the manhole covers and gratings as you walk round college, you are missing everything else, the walls, the sky, the other people. People watching is one of my favourite occupations, and I can do it for hours!!! I went to Occupational Therapy college when I left school, and found all the craft classes rather boring, or difficult. But I did learn the skills. I have never lost them, and 30 years later I run a craft group, and spend a lot of time making and doing things. I consider it daisy picking. Cheers, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: Matt_R Date: 24 Oct 00 - 11:49 PM I just saw that Sooz!! And if anyone thinks I'm just a dumb kid who won't listen to reason, just come down here! I'd love to drag you around with me for a whole week...then you could see what it's like. This ain't your 60's hippie folk college anymore! |
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: wysiwyg Date: 24 Oct 00 - 11:41 PM Matt, You have to see manhole covers as daisies. Go rent LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL. Remember I tole you that you ARE that guy?? GO SEE. ~Principessa! |
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: Matt_R Date: 24 Oct 00 - 11:20 PM Yeah, but I'm just barely getting by...I HAVE to work hard. I'm not really that good at anything. Oooh they'll be sorry if they ask ME to carve a pumpkin! I am the originator of the Lonestar Roughrider Bike, the Amazing Mudcat Guitar, and the Propeller-Head Spider! RAAAR! |
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: CamiSu Date: 24 Oct 00 - 11:13 PM But Matt, you're getting to study ART! And since you have to do it, it doesn't get shoved off for other things. I look back on those days as the really fun time, and altogether too short--as I didn't finish either an art or an architecture degree. But now when I have to have a set done for opening night, and I'm painting all night, I grouse, too, until the night comes and the lights come up and the audience goes "Oh!" Now THERE's a daisy as well. Besides, 2-3 hours carving pumpkins? THAT sounds like daisies.... CamiSu |
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: Matt_R Date: 24 Oct 00 - 11:12 PM Uh, Brett, that was "10 minutes to walk a mile". Besides, there are no flowers...just dead trees. But I can tell you, from my photo class, I know every manhole cover and sewer grate on campus! Sigh, people just don't understand! I'll never buy into this wacky new age philosophy. I'm no nature boy...but I do love inhaling sawdust and marker fumes! |
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: Naemanson Date: 24 Oct 00 - 10:58 PM Matt, you have to pick daisies as the opportunity presents itself. Look at the following example of a busy young man and how he could fit daisy picking into that schedule. (The names have been removed to protect the innocent.) "I got 10 minutes to walk from my car to the ECU wood shop (DAISY PICKING TIME) where I inhale sawdust for 2 hours, then after that right upstairs to CA where I listen to Carl ramble about fonts for 2 hours, then head down to the darkroom sinks for an hour and a half to develop film, they maybe 20 minutes after that to get eat something (DAISY PICKING TIME) and let the film dry, then back in the darkroom for the next 4 hours and 15 minutes, then walk a mile over to the Newman Center, carve pumpkins with pals for 2-3 hours (DAISY PICKING TIME), then back to the car (in the dark) (DAISY PICKING TIME), drive home, and get cracking on CA homework for Wednesday's class, loading new film in the camera to start work for next Thursday's photo crit!" I realize it isn't much but you have to start slow. And you should focus on making daisy time. As I keep telling my stressed out friend at work. You cannot wait for the time. You have to make time for picking daisies. Of course, I am as guilty as anyone at not picking enough daisies. Thanks, Noreen, for the thread. Thanks to Praise and Mcgrath for the poem and song. |
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: Matt_R Date: 24 Oct 00 - 10:02 PM Well MArio, there was this one time, I was walking back to the School of Art after lunch, and this hawk came swooping right across the sidewalk in front of me, and snatched up a squirrel in it's talons and flapped back into a tree with it. It was pretty gory! BTW click for the School of Art pic. The multiple-paned windows in the brick wall directly above the stairs is my CA classroom, where I routinely go through Carl's tortures three days a week. |
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: MMario Date: 24 Oct 00 - 09:50 PM Matt - surely there is time for a few daisies somewhere in there? Or seeing a bird on the wing while you walk across campus? Or to let a tune run through your head while dippin' stuff in and out of the photo-chemicals? |
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Subject: ADD: Last Day of Pompeii From: wysiwyg Date: 24 Oct 00 - 09:49 PM Could not find exact words, but these are almost right. Might be some of verse one belongs in verse two and vice versa. Lost the lyric sheet that came with the LP! Haven't sung along on this in years, and now the turntable is broken, waaaaah! Enjoy. This is sung kinda light and ironic and go-for-it breezy-- jazzy.
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: GUEST,Joerg Date: 24 Oct 00 - 09:41 PM Thank you for THAT reaction. I have to leave now, but just let me give you another hint of what I meant (still no explanation): I was touched by Noreens quote because it reflects another one of many questions like: "What is better, black or white?" And the following was also only discussing that. I'm not only thinking of some grey between black and white, I'm thinking of thinking of considering (yes) the existence of DIFFERENT COLOURS. The thought of NOT having to pick daisies was just a very simplified example. Joerg |
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: BigDaddy Date: 24 Oct 00 - 09:41 PM Retired detective Frank Serpico (of book and film fame) gave a rare interview on public radio a few years ago. He spends much of his time sculpting and sees the process as a metaphor for life. He says if he's sculpting a bird, what he's really doing is taking away everything that is not a bird. In his own life, he consciously seeks to remove the parts that are not Frank Serpico, and, hopefully, what is left will be the real thing. If we don't have time to gather daisies, we probably could stand to do some sculpting of our own lives. Cheers, J. |
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: Matt_R Date: 24 Oct 00 - 09:24 PM Postponing? I suppose, for at least another 1 1/2 years. |
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: Noreen Date: 24 Oct 00 - 09:20 PM Matt, that's the whole point- If you've no time to pick daisies maybe you shouldn't be doing all the other time-consuming things that you don't enjoy? Unless it's as a short-term thing, say a college course, in which case you are only postponing the daisy picking for a while. But isn't pumpkin-carving picking daisies? Or why do you do it? I love the way you have all (or most) got into the concept of daisy-picking and all its associations. I've been using the phrase for a while now and find it very powerful. And thanks all for bringing poetic and musical :0) links in! It all makes very interesting and thought-provoking reading. Noreen |
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: Gypsy Date: 24 Oct 00 - 08:57 PM Before my Grandmother sunk deeply into senility, she would tell tales of living in Arabia, and Ethiopia, and Turkey, and Persia. And would tell the most marvelous things that she and Grandpa did, like riding camels, and hunting with cheetahs. But not once, did she mention that the bills were paid on time, or that the house was clean, or how hard they worked. She could warm her heart and hands with her memories of what she did, and how she LIVED. When i am 90, i hope to never be bored, because my mind will be so filled with rich memories, of DOING, not waiting for the right time. So i wear purple now, and do without a lot, because i don't choose to work 16 hour days anymore. And you know what? It works. |
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: Matt_R Date: 24 Oct 00 - 08:42 PM It's easier to say "STOP!" than to actually do it. I don't have any time the stop and do anything. I got 10 minutes to walk from my car to the ECU wood shop where I inhale sawdust for 2 hours, then after that right upstairs to CA where I listen to Carl ramble about fonts for 2 hours, then head down to the darkroom sinks for an hour and a half to develop film, they maybe 20 minutes after that to get eat something and let the film dry, then back in the darkroom for the next 4 hours and 15 minutes, then walk a mile over to the Newman Center, carve pumpkins with pals for 2-3 hours, then back to the car (in the dark), drive home, and get cracking on CA homework for Wednesday's class, loading new film in the camera to start work for next Thursday's photo crit! Daisies? I ain't got time for no stinkin' daisies! Bus fumes, maybe! |
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: hesperis Date: 24 Oct 00 - 08:42 PM If you ask the flower for permission to pick it, so that it has a chance to go into almost a state of 'stasis', it doesn't resonate so much pain when picked. That is my experience. (Just make sure you listen if it says 'no'!) (Does that sound strange to you? Oh, well. Too bad.) ~*sirepseh*~ |
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 24 Oct 00 - 08:27 PM Margaret is the same name as Daisy, so this counts as a Daisy poem. And this is the season for it:
Margaret, are you grieving Gerard Manley Hopkins |
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: katlaughing Date: 24 Oct 00 - 08:12 PM Joerg, it's just that we didn't mean it so much literally, but as a metaphor; taking time to "smell the roses" as another way of putting it. Although, I do believe some flowers do not mind being picked and brought in to cheer an invalid or a home; sometimes I think it is part of their karma:-) Also, I do not see any restrictions on this thread and asking about picking them is entirely appropriate. kat |
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: GUEST,mousethief (at the library) Date: 24 Oct 00 - 08:06 PM Actually it kinda misses the point. Whether you pick them or enjoy them in place, the point of the thread is to take time and enjoy life, and not be so busy that you will look back, from the edge of the grave, and regret how you spent your time on earth. Now if you want to start another thread about whether it's better to pick daisies or enjoy them in situ, I'll be happy to join in. But in this thread, it's pedantry.
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: Matt_R Date: 24 Oct 00 - 08:03 PM Excellent question, Joerg. |
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: GUEST,Joerg Date: 24 Oct 00 - 07:59 PM May I ask a question to you all (except CamiSu maybe) without any explanation why (for now): Must daisies really be picked? - What about just seeing them being there in the green grass and all that beauty and smiling and not disturbing any more ... Does that tell something to you as it does to me? Or is that too encrypted? I really don't know but I'd like to find out. Peace to you all. Joerg |
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: Mrs.Duck Date: 24 Oct 00 - 06:57 PM Right I'm applying for the job. I can pick daisies. What's the rate of pay and is there a pension scheme? What about holidays? Sad when reality creeps in. I am often very guilty of forgetting the important things in life instead of remembering that a job is just that and even if it seems to occupy every minute of the day (as teaching seems to) it is not worth turning your back on happiness for!!!! |
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: katlaughing Date: 24 Oct 00 - 05:57 PM McGrath, I don't think it means literally no music allowed.:-) It's just a warning to poepleo they won't come in here and be crabby if they saw nothing to do with muisc. Thanks to you and your posting of your incredible song about you and your parents thye couldn't even do that,now! I forgot to tell you how much I loved reading your song. I had tears running down my face; you are such a superb songwriter! Thanks for sharing it with us and the background too. Naes, goodonya! I guess by fly in the face I meant willing to take risks and, yes, be a little unconventional and Rog and I have been that if nothing else! Sad to hear of a coworker who can't even take time to read good wishes from a colleague. Six more years to go,huh? You keep looking at those daisies, darlin, 'cause at the rate your coworker is going she';s going to be pushing them up instead! If we have been forgetful about smelling the roses, etc. and we pile on the stress, rest assured, at some point in time, if we are lucky, our bodies will warn us. It may not be a very pleasant warning, chests might have to be cracked open for surgery, might have to take some kind of horrible meds, but we'll be alive for another day and get a second chance to PICK DAISIES and we'd better pay attention!**BG** It seems the more we can simplify the better off we will be. I am working on this right now and it is difficult to let go, but I know i have no choice. Again, Noreen, really excellent thread, thanks you so much for sharing and starting it. kat |
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 24 Oct 00 - 04:43 PM I know this is headlined as a non-music thread, but there are some good songs with daisies. The one I like listening to best is the Carter Family's "Darling Daisies". Doesn't seem to be on the DT, and I haven't got the words handy - but maybe someone will post it. It fits in with the general sense of this thread.
"Don't forget to stop and eat the roses." Here are some recipes involving rose petals. But watch out for the thorns. I woudln't think even cows would find them edible. (Goats might though.) |
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: Naemanson Date: 24 Oct 00 - 03:49 PM Wow! Kat, you sound like my kind of person. Fly in the face of convention is my life's work. I work on a military base in an office full of right wing conservatives and do my best to warp their lives to recognize the one true path into the daisy patch. As an example of the type of people I work with I forwarded the quote that opens this thread to our most stressed out member back when I first saw it yesterday afternoon. This afternoon I asked her if she had enjoyed it. She hadn't read it. Didn't have time she said... There is someone in serious need of daisies. |
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: katlaughing Date: 24 Oct 00 - 03:34 PM Whew! I've got a lot of thoughts about this thread; took me awhile to get them sorted; even now I am not sure they are! I think it was Mortee said women of our generation were raised to believe we have to be the perfect mom, housewife, hostess, etc. Men, of course, were raised with all kinds of stupid strictures, too. I am so grateful to both of my parents because they took time for so much of *picking daisies* with us. Hardly a Sunday went by that we didn't go for a picnic and drive, making it a point to get far away from people and exploring nature in all of her Colorado and Wyoming beauty.:-) There was always time for music, a good book, or other activities, too. I think the greatest loss to our generation and those coming up is time, just the time to do nothing or anything. Ever notice how many times someone says, "Not now, I don't have time?" It is tragic. I never accepted the tenets of society, as a consequence my kids haven't either. They are doing a better job of being secure, financially, than I did. That said, I've picked daisies all of my life and I do not regret it for one minute, though. One thing we've done because of it is develop a great faith in the Cosmic/Great Spirit to provide us with our needs through whatever channels we choose or are guided to. Even with that faith it has been scary at times. But, our lives have been very prosperous in ways which to us are much more important than money. We've always been able to take care of our basic needs and a little more (composer brother, etc.) Picking daisies has left us with no apparent material wealth and no IRA's in the bank etc., but we also have no doubt that we will always be able to make our way. I guess what I am trying to say is picking daisies, to me, is not just stopping to appreciate and experience nature, but also to fly in the face of convention and live differently, which can seem a little dangerous or stupid at times, but always works out, as long as we *listen* to our hearts. One way of always ensuring I don't forget those daisies is to greet the day, standing and facing the East, actually *reading* the sky, like an old farmer (*bg*), smelling the air, listening for and hearing the birds, wind, and other critters an dgiving thanks for it all. It is a great way to start a day, no matter where you are. It also makes picking daisies throughout the day, easier.
Pick Daisies First - All Else Follows!!Great Thread, Noreen! I am not sure any of the above is coherent, but I do have a lot of experience in helping women who are going through the realisation that they are a person along with being a mom, partner, etc. and helping them get started on being their own person, again, esp. in exploring what it is they want to do or change. I've got lots of ideas, background and information. It has all come to me by way of wisewimmin who went before me or are going beside me and it includes dear male friends, too. We can all help each other to notice the daisies in our lives and in the changes which come about, even if they seem frightening at the moment. Thanks, darlin', luvyakat |
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: Naemanson Date: 24 Oct 00 - 02:06 PM Matt, is a pig picking the same as a New England pig roast? Great fun for all but the pig. CamiSu - Don't you just love it when the maples let go like that in the wind. I especially love it when the wind picks up the falling leaves and Mama Nature dances. This morning as I drove to work the rising sun was at my back. There was a great band of mist over the New Meadows River under which there was some clear air and then mist right on the river. The sunlight crept into this band of clear air to light up the brilliant yellow trees on the far bank. The color was made more dramtic by the darkness of the mist and fog. Gorgeous. The daisies are there to be picked. Once, while driving at dawn I saw the end of the rainbow. It was part of a perfect weekend. We had been performing at a Windjammer Festival in Camden. As we came off of the stage Ann Dodson came up to me, laid her head on my shoulder and said, "I love to hear you sing." The next morning at dawn, while still flying from such a compliment, I was driving through the morning mist. the sun shone down and there, beside the road, was the end of the rainbow. I knew my pot of "gold" had been delivered the night before. It was a great weekend and full of such daisies.
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: John J Date: 24 Oct 00 - 01:47 PM Wow! I'll report back when I've digested this lot. John |
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: Mrrzy Date: 24 Oct 00 - 11:30 AM Matt R - mmm mmmm MMMMM about pig pickin! Noreen, this is great. The closest I get is that when biking with my children, I wear a helmet and so do they. When biking alone, I don't always... Love that long hair in the wind! But I do have to set an example... |
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: L R Mole Date: 24 Oct 00 - 11:21 AM Pick daisies or daze pickers? Were I a daisy I fear I'd be picked soon enough for me, I suppose, but I'd rather it be by the wind. |
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: CamiSu Date: 24 Oct 00 - 09:50 AM Guess I'm picking daisies here instead of being out in the sheep meadow painting a set drop, but it's still a bit chilly for that anyway... I love the fact that the daisies come to you, if only you listen. This morning I was startled by the sound of maybe a hundred birds waking up in my barn while I was out feeding sheep! And the other day the maple between us and the neighbors dropped a TON of whirling seeds in a wind gust, and they just DANCED in the air forever! And it only takes a moment to pick these. You hardly even need to stop! (except maybe your worried mind) BTW our clothesline is often entirely purple! CamiSu |
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I' more daisies.... From: GUEST,Patrish Date: 24 Oct 00 - 08:42 AM Great thread Noreen, I used to pick daisies when I was a child and would bring them home to my mum, who put them in a jam jar. I know its not the meaning behind your daisies, its just a happy memory. I should get out there myself and start picking - I worry that when I get round to it that they will have all gone. Patrish |
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: KingBrilliant Date: 24 Oct 00 - 06:09 AM Llanfair - we are the other way around - I go out to work & Mark does the rest. Its a great way to do things. When we both worked then 'the rest' rarely got done & that usually led to arguments & guilt-ing. We definitely both get more daisies this way! The other important thing is to look around the metaphorical meadow & choose which daisies you really want - ie taking time to think about what you actually want in isolation from what is conventional or fashionable. If you fancy an orchid for a change then why not..... (or a cowslip or whatever) [Help - I'm getting all muddled up in metaphors now & I'm not even sure myself what I'm on about] BTW - Llanstock was a lovely field of daisies! Kris
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: sledge Date: 24 Oct 00 - 05:45 AM Given the state of my back garden I generaly have a lot of daisies (among other things), all are welcome to come and pick daisies whenever, but please take a few of the others while you are at it. cheers Stu (not one of natures gardners) |
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: sian, west wales Date: 24 Oct 00 - 04:50 AM I saw that on the news. If Jim had to deal first-hand with that, I think he'll have to have some serious daisy-picking time. Hope he's OK. sian |
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: Llanfair Date: 24 Oct 00 - 04:04 AM Naemanson, Jim gets to pick all the daisies he wants, because he has no responsibilities apart from going to work. I do everything else. Having said that, he didn't get home till midnight last night, after dealing with the aftermath of the accident at a Portmadoc level crossing.Cheers, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: Matt_R Date: 23 Oct 00 - 10:41 PM Anyone ever been to a pig pickin'? |
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: Naemanson Date: 23 Oct 00 - 10:31 PM OOPS! I still should dig out that book. |
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: Noreen Date: 23 Oct 00 - 10:30 PM Thanks all for the contributions, I've been out this evening (picking daisies!)and it was lovely to read all the responses when I came back. The challenge seems to be to get the right balance between daisy-picking and sensibleness, which is nigh on impossible in some occupations, particularly when combined with family responsibilities. I'm planning to have some 'moments' to make up for lost time... Noreen |
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: Dave (the ancient mariner) Date: 23 Oct 00 - 08:30 PM "Only those are fit to live who do not fear to die; and none are fit to die who have shrunk from the joy of life. Both life and death are parts of the same great Adventure." -- Theodore Roosevelt |
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 23 Oct 00 - 08:15 PM "McGrath - Thanks for putting that poem in this thread. It was perfect. I have somewhere here a book of poems from WWI and it is not the one you mentioned. I should dig it out."
Wrong war, Naemanson. 1941.
Mind, you aren't the only one to make that kind of mistake, we've got it in to our head somehow that any songs or poems about war are from the Great War.
I once sang a song of mine about my parents and me in the war, and a fella came up and said he liked it, and how it was another great song out of the First World War. Which was very flattering - but I'd said it was about my parents and me. God, I hadn't thought I was looking that old...
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: Helen Date: 23 Oct 00 - 07:48 PM Micca, only "almost forgiven"? Sigh! (grin) Helen |
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: Micca Date: 23 Oct 00 - 07:33 PM Ah, Helen, you are almost forgiven for the Vegemite for knowing that poem, it is a personal favourite of mine and surprisingly was one of the top 10 poems in a survey codducted by the BBC To find the UKs Favourite poems. |
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: Matt_R Date: 23 Oct 00 - 07:31 PM "I am old, I am old, and I shall wear the bottoms of my trousers rolled." |
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Subject: RE: NotMusic: I'd pick more daisies.... From: Naemanson Date: 23 Oct 00 - 07:31 PM McGrath - Thanks for putting that poem in this thread. It was perfect. I have somewhere here a book of poems from WWI and it is not the one you mentioned. I should dig it out. Looking way back up to the top of this thread Mousethief worried about losing his job if he picked too many daisies. That is a valid worry but you still need to play in the fields. Part of the way to do that is to make your work more like play. That requires a special group of people and a morale which is difficult to find. Fortunately that is what I have available in my office and it makes a world of difference. Bron, I hate to ask this question but does your husband, the mortgage payer, get to pick the daisies too? Morticia, I too am looking forward to picking lots of daisies when I get these kids off and out of here. But you have to relax NOW or you won't make it to your dream time. I have six more years (OK 5 1/2) before my younger daughter graduates from college (I hope!) After that my money is my own! I am smeling roses and picking daisies like mad right now but I will shift into a frenzy when those kids are no longer my concern. (But does that ever really happen?) |
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