tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post4247324281700535831..comments2024-03-29T05:37:26.430-07:00Comments on TIME FOR REFLECTIONS: Do Not Read ThisVictor S E Moubarakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-76930614077581897052020-03-28T12:29:49.532-07:002020-03-28T12:29:49.532-07:00I often look out the window and watch sparrows, ro...I often look out the window and watch sparrows, robins, blue tits, blackbirds and many pigeons visiting the feeding table. The pigeons can be quite greedy. So I go out and put some more food out there. Luckily, no squirrels.<br /><br />God bless you and yours, Jan.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-9044501782920790922020-03-28T10:22:31.911-07:002020-03-28T10:22:31.911-07:00I don't mind pigeons too much …
In fact I spen...I don't mind pigeons too much …<br />In fact I spent several minutes this morning looking out from the window at beautiful Spring flowers and a pigeon sitting quietly on the grass. Sometimes in these rather uncertain times a scene like that is soothing.<br /><br />Hope you enjoy your day Victor.<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-87835266193643433342020-03-27T02:45:31.041-07:002020-03-27T02:45:31.041-07:00Great story, CJ; with a warning not to tell it as ...Great story, CJ; with a warning not to tell it as it is when in the car. In olden days people used to eat pigeons as cheap meat in the UK. Even made pigeon pies.<br /><br />God bless.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-51724001268895989242020-03-26T19:39:36.325-07:002020-03-26T19:39:36.325-07:00Pigeons. Remind me of my cousin. When he was littl...Pigeons. Remind me of my cousin. When he was little his grandpa (mother's father) fixed dinner for him and his sister. A little chicken. On the way home, his sister told him the little chicken was really a pigeon (it was). He, my cousin not the pigeon, threw up all over the back seat of the car. I think I will go tease him about this. Thanks for the memory😺 CJ Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14931779747826558608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-39540163339468215172020-03-26T11:45:15.951-07:002020-03-26T11:45:15.951-07:00Praying for you and Don, Wanda. Trust in God alway...Praying for you and Don, Wanda. Trust in God always.<br /><br />I remember in one of my earliest apartments the walls were very thin too. On day I opened the oven and my neighbour was helping himself to a turkey leg.<br /><br />God bless.<br /><br />Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-8924243449379704182020-03-26T11:38:25.514-07:002020-03-26T11:38:25.514-07:00Didn't have time to comment yesterday...life i...Didn't have time to comment yesterday...life is getting busy getting ready for Don's upcoming surgery. But I did enjoy and laughed a lot at your fun and spicy story. We had paper thin walls in our first apartment, and knew more about our neighbors than I'm sure they cared to share.....no details..hahaWandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06941735389982354519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-75324844598908111012020-03-26T10:34:35.348-07:002020-03-26T10:34:35.348-07:00That's a good pick-up line Vijaya. So glad it ...That's a good pick-up line Vijaya. So glad it worked for you. <br /><br />I wonder what modern day pick-up lines are.<br /><br />God bless.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-78910144244161755552020-03-26T08:40:36.500-07:002020-03-26T08:40:36.500-07:00Too funny! I'm glad you didn't fall off th...Too funny! I'm glad you didn't fall off that ladder. So pick-up lines--"I'm 19. Do you want to go to a movie with me?" I had to invite my husband because he thought I was 12 and would not make the first move. My 12-yr-old cousin chaperoned, sitting in the middle, when we watched Wrath of Khan :) <br />Vijayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876606729146077830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-70366506938662737562020-03-25T18:30:28.422-07:002020-03-25T18:30:28.422-07:00I must admit her attitude and nonchalant way surpr...I must admit her attitude and nonchalant way surprised me. I got off the ladder as quickly as I could and frightened the pigeons.<br /><br />God bless.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-91943865712527349702020-03-25T18:28:10.282-07:002020-03-25T18:28:10.282-07:00Well, she certainly had an interesting attitude. ...Well, she certainly had an interesting attitude. Getting off the ladder was about all you could do at that point, i am glad you didn't fall off with surprise when she spoke to you.messymimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649529601786689712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-13425474586333476842020-03-25T17:05:33.841-07:002020-03-25T17:05:33.841-07:00Thank you so much my friend for much needed prayer...Thank you so much my friend for much needed prayers.<br /><br />God bless, JoeH.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-36795378318144435062020-03-25T16:46:43.923-07:002020-03-25T16:46:43.923-07:00Back at you with the prayers!Back at you with the prayers!joehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08520161706680568508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-73028240504660494222020-03-25T16:34:03.722-07:002020-03-25T16:34:03.722-07:00Thank you for your encouragement, JoeH. I much app...Thank you for your encouragement, JoeH. I much appreciate your support and straight talking. I will try my best in these difficult times to write something that would bring a smile to my readers. Also, every now and then, A Christian post to bring hope and to allay any fears which we all have.<br /><br />Life is difficult, JoeH. And we all need each other and to pray for each other. Praying for you and yours.<br /><br />God bless.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-51729801730709631332020-03-25T15:29:42.215-07:002020-03-25T15:29:42.215-07:00Pigeon are indeed a stupid bird. I watch them try...Pigeon are indeed a stupid bird. I watch them try and eat a piece of bread and don;t know why they won't just step on it instead of flinging it about and only having a crumb.<br /><br />As to pick up lines mine were not so good. I lived through the sexual revolution and never fired a shot.<br /><br />Fun post as always, keep them coming, I need the entertainment.joehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08520161706680568508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-83572268117935719022020-03-25T13:18:43.324-07:002020-03-25T13:18:43.324-07:00Constipated bees? Is that the difference between c...Constipated bees? Is that the difference between clear runny honey and the set more solid honey? <br /><br />Sorry ... this is in bad taste. Sorry, Mevely. My mind is running all over the place. Running ... not set!<br /><br />Let's keep smiling. God bless. Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-2669406486126220922020-03-25T11:34:24.423-07:002020-03-25T11:34:24.423-07:00Giggling! Yes, I certainly recall "Let's ...Giggling! Yes, I certainly recall "Let's Do It." Except, instead of singing, "educated fleas do it" mine came out, "constipated bees do it." Mevely317https://www.blogger.com/profile/14786988262452989091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-91275254423298230812020-03-25T10:51:22.100-07:002020-03-25T10:51:22.100-07:00At least my chat-up line was honest at the time, M...At least my chat-up line was honest at the time, Martha. I did want to go to the toilet.<br /><br />Wishing you happy chuckles. God bless you and yours.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-36628158155070514482020-03-25T10:48:55.426-07:002020-03-25T10:48:55.426-07:00The song is called "Let's Do It" and...The song is called "Let's Do It" and Cole Porter recorded it in 1964 I believe. There was an earlier version in 1953 by Ertha Kitt. And you're right ... they should have sung "even people on trampolines do it."<br /><br />Keep smiling, Jan. God bless you always.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-23265571838973019102020-03-25T10:41:18.544-07:002020-03-25T10:41:18.544-07:00Great idea, Bill. That would have been fun.
God b...Great idea, Bill. That would have been fun.<br /><br />God bless, my friend.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-25646419673680730172020-03-25T10:05:20.133-07:002020-03-25T10:05:20.133-07:00Pretty stale chat up lines, or pick up lines, as w...Pretty stale chat up lines, or pick up lines, as we say here in the States. But then again, it's coming from pigeons! Thanks for the chuckle today, Victor! Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-32153859631556334472020-03-25T09:37:09.715-07:002020-03-25T09:37:09.715-07:00Reminded me of an old Cole Porter song. I can'...Reminded me of an old Cole Porter song. I can't think of the title at this senior moment but these words " birds do it, bees do it"...if he were still alive he could have added "even people on trampolines do it" of course Mr. Porter was speaking of love.<br /><br />BTW...I didn't read your post :)<br /><br />God's Blessings Victor 💮<br />JFMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09021461504951465311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-21956660184300284132020-03-25T09:35:41.487-07:002020-03-25T09:35:41.487-07:00Maybe they should have had one of those bouncy cas...Maybe they should have had one of those bouncy castles instead of a trampoline. :)Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12250609752743750337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-29603491355502140572020-03-25T06:27:49.851-07:002020-03-25T06:27:49.851-07:00You did well in avoiding the subject, Bill. I just...You did well in avoiding the subject, Bill. I just got off the ladder and said nothing.<br /><br />God bless.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-60018861263519709422020-03-25T06:08:36.673-07:002020-03-25T06:08:36.673-07:00its a great day today! I'm going to go for bi...its a great day today! I'm going to go for bike ride this afternoon. Supposed to be close to 60. How's that for avoiding the subject?Bill (cycleguy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09082407231475058958noreply@blogger.com