Jay probably agrees with you and jayfan about Sherlock, as he was out watching Assassins Creed this evening!

Yes, that was what the earlier scarfless/coatless discussion was about. Hope he enjoyed it!

Morning all

Lovely sunny but cold day here.

Never been a big Sherlock fan but found the last few shows very pretentious and a bit silly. Was bored to tears last night watching it with some proper Sherlock fans.

Wonder what Jay thought of Assassin's Creed? Unlikely to be a film I will ever see.

Not long now till 6 January and the flight to Dublin!

Have a good day.

Hope you all had a good new year and it will be onwards and upwards.

Watched very little TV over festive period.

Enjoy Big if you're going- hope you make it Arnostae.

Hopefully WE will transpire.

Wonder if we'll be put on to another thread soon ........

To 2017🍸🍷🍻

Can't agree with you moreJayfan OH and I have in the past enjoyed Sherlock, but last nights episode was so " up its own bum " pretentious and self indulgent. Boring, boring, boring! The writers have lost the plot, literally and think they can write any old twaddle and the critics and viewers will swoon. Past its sell by date I think. Won't be bothering to watch the other episodes 😏

So there I am today, having lunch in an American style diner when what should start playing but "You Never Can Tell"!

Really made me want to get up and jive Unfortunately I've forgotten almost everything from dance classes as I've had to give them up but it's the thought that counts right!?

X

You could've had a BubbleBop! I quite understand how you feel though - there's a shop not far from here that plays an eclectic mix of dance music, and every time I go in there it's a nightmare trying not to swing into action, well, probably stumble these days, but in my mind I'm on the dance floor, giving it my (considerable) all....

I used to be a tartan scarf, but now I'm all in shreds
My pills and bobbles tattered and strewn across the bed
The doorbell rang quite early upon the New Year's morn
And my owner staggered to the door, hung over in the dawn
But when the door was opened, he thought no-one was there
And didn't notice the little cat that sneaked past him upstairs
My owner's head was aching, couldn't even touch his curls
So back to bed he flopped again, untangling my tartan swirls
But as he slept so peacefully, the little cat got to work
With claws all sharpened purposefully, her duty didn't shirk
At first she tried to pull my pills, then chewed my lovely bobbles
I didn't like what she was at, I don't like being nobbled
Try as I might to wake my man, he slept on like a baby
While that wicked cat dug in her claws and flayed me
So now I'm consigned to the bin, an unwanted piece of tat
And what is wrapped round my man's neck? That blasted little cat....


But.....

.......being a canny Scottish scarf, I will have the last laugh,
For down his back when he awakes will be a trail of feline barf!
Not that I'm saying anything that wouldn't be suggestible
But to make sure nobody eats you up, make sure you're indigestible!

heh heh heh

Hi All,

Back in Dublin after a lovely Christmas down home.
Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year 2017

I started the New Year with a bit of a dose so my sympathies are with Jay and he has my total admiration for soldiering on with all the performances despite not being well.
It took all my will power to eventually; get up today at 1pm after being in bed since 9pm on Sunday night. Anyway fingers crossed I will have got rid of it before Friday when
the first of Jays many fans arrive for Big the Musical

Actually the Bord Gaís Theatre area was featured prominently in a new drama (Striking Out starring Amy Huberman) which started last night on RTE1 - it is an ideal area for filming scenes. Lovely to see it on TV knowing that in a few days time Ill be there again and putting the faces to names Ive only interacted with on here or Twitter, while also renewing acquaintances with some Ive already met in Edinburgh and Dublin

On that note, I am sorry to hear about your Dad, Arnostae = Take Care

Oh dear, Polly, here's hoping you'll be feeling much better soon. Seems to be a very nasty bug doing the rounds this year.

I like the idea of a BubbleBop Sounds like my own personal dance style. In fact I think if you asked people who know me and have attended weddings with me, I already have my own personal brand of dance style...let's call it unique!

Have had a stinking cold since last Thursday, have felt really yucky. OH and have been away in hotel for New Year and I just wanted to go home, but the music started, I got up on the dance floor and bopped the night away, cold seemed to disappear until I eventually sat down and I felt awful again. Just shows how therapeutic dancing is

Yes, you know the identity
Of that thoughtful little cat
For I'm not very fond of sitting
Quietly on the mat.
I thought I would be helpful
And de-bobble Jay's tartan scarf
I really didn't intend
To convert it into barf.

The moral here is plain to see.
You don't even have to think:
When appearing in Big next day
Don't touch the demon drink.
On New Year's Eve he had a scarf
As cosy as can be
(Albeit covered in shadowy bobbles)
But today instead he has me!

Still, I love to drape myself
Around his manly neck
Though my pattern is blotches
With no sign of tartan check.
I cling to him so lovingly
And he's becoming fonder
So from my new warm vantage point
I know I'll never wander.

😻

Sorry to hear you have been poorly Polly T
Hope you shake your cold off soon Dfer
Like the idea of a unique BubbleBop
Enjoying the scarf poetry BB and Korky

Very lazy day today- back at work tomorrow. Not looking forward to it👎

Now take care, dear splotchy cybermog
Not to boast too much upon this blog
For though I may be done for neck-wise
There are still others who with green eyes
Know that long necks can be fickle
And though a cat may be good for a tickle
There's nothing that will put him off sooner
Than the whiff of some Whiskas tuna
Or an aroma around the house
Of a partly-digested mouse
Or the gentle swipe of a paw
Across a snoring stubbly jaw
That will mean that you'll have to go
When he gives you the old heave-ho!
So I'm regenerating like Dr Who
Into something exciting and new
And will present myself in a cracker
Re-knitted in the softest Alpaca!

Bravo ladies- brilliant bardic banter 💕💕💕👏👏👏

Love the scarfy pomes, peeps ...

Jay's resting in his dressing-room
In between his shows
And I am curled around his neck
My tail tickling his nose.
He doesn't mind and thinks it cute
Because he's fond of me
And he loves the smell of catfood
Which I've just had for my tea.
So if you think he'll part with me
For your resurrected scarf
You are so misguided
And I'm having the last laugh.

Please join in - everybody!

I'd love to Korky but I think I've already used up this months poetic inspiration allowance on Tartan McScarfy!

Completely OT just been upstairs to draw the curtains & there is the most beautiful crescent moon & planet (I think it's venus ). Tried to take a picture
http://i.imgur.com/t6USHN5.jpg

Yes, it's Venus and you should also be able to see Mars to the top right of the crescent moon. It's a good clear night for stargazing.

He loves the smell of catfood?
What have you done with him?
I could understand the fresh stuff
But not ersatz tuna from a tin
It's because he's undernourished
from too many plastic salads
And needs something more substantial
Than a purring pussy's ballads!
So off with you, furry temptress
I'm wrapping myself in your place
And I'm going to be The Empress
Who'll bring a smile to his face
For tonight he will be feasting
In glorious veggie splendour
While you slink off where you belong
Curled up in front of the fender!

Thanks for the tip, Whiffle and Lola - it's beautiful!

Yep it's definitely Venus and tomorrow night Mars will be where Venus is tonight.

Bit confused - just been out to look again and there's a reddish planet top left of the moon, which I'd guess would be Mars, as Venus is much brighter when we've seen it before. I suppose it depends where you are!