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feralfae
Boulder climber
in the midst of a metaphysical mystery
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LOL
Mouse, thank you for the lemon pie sky this morning. I can see tiny bits of meringue on top, too.
And for how you cleverly got two books nested into one title with "Illustrating "Night, Sand, and Stars." By Tony de Saint-Exupery." Night Flight is good. Wind, Sand, and Stars, I probably read once every five years or so. Bravo! on the vague, slightly obscured literary reference. Of course, Tony's last name pretty much gives it away. And his full name, of course, was Antoine Marie Jean-Baptiste Roger, comte de Saint Exupéry. Quite a remarkable fellow, even leaving out "The Little Prince".
Gnome, I have been reading "The Whistling Season" by Ivan Doig, wherein there is a salient discussion about fish and ghoti, and how one can spell words a myriad of ways. Also mentioned elsewhere were the words "rough" "tough" "buff" and "stuff." You are correct: it is a matter of memorization for many words. But it gets worse with words such as appropriate (also mentioned in "Whistling") which can mean to be suitable to the situation, or else can mean to seize or take possession of. Our language is a verbal dance with some set rules but lots of exceptions and variations. Sort of like people and their lives. Or climbing.
Time to get back to work.
Thank you
feralfae
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 8, 2015 - 08:34am PT
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"English Creek" is a little-known language used by Montana sheep men of Native American descent.
These tough hombres sleep ten times longer than most fellers up there in the mountains of Montucky.
You want any more veiled literary references, EVER, feralfae, just let me know.
Now, having had blueberry "Pancakes for Breakfast," * it's time to go to the bunkhouse and count sheep. Hope I get a ride to Shuteye.
*Tommy de Paola, children's author and artist ("Don't forget the canneloni and the strega nona, Tessio.")
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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the rose, by any other name, would it smell as sweet?
Now that i have messed that up i will google it and get it right . . .
What's in a name? that which we call a rose
By any other name would smell as sweet;
Origin:
In Act II, Scene II [1] of the play, the line is said by Juliet in reference to Romeo's house, Montague which would imply that his name means nothing and they should be together.
Juliet:
O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo?
Deny thy father and refuse thy name;
Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love,
And I'll no longer be a Capulet.
Romeo:
[Aside] Shall I hear more, or shall I speak at this?
Juliet:
'Tis but thy name that is my enemy;
Thou art thyself, though not a Montague.
What's Montague? it is nor hand, nor foot,
Nor arm, nor face, nor any other part
Belonging to a man. O, be some other name!
What's in a name?
that which we call a rose
By any other name would smell as sweet;
So Romeo would, were he not Romeo call'd,
Retain that dear perfection which he owes
Without that title. Romeo, doff thy name,
And for that name which is no part of thee
Take all myself.
Romeo:
I take thee at thy word:
Call me but love, and I'll be new baptized;
Henceforth I never will be Romeo.
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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1999?
se Iwas one of the first in this too.
and I was trim, Too
It was a toss up but this picture of me was such a cool find.
Thanks to a sweetheart past, who saw me last week and sent it along.
Then the poem from ff so here is the best that tells of my frustration and the way it is as the crucible of youth empties into the Flames,
Rudyard Kipling – Rolling down to Rio (from Just So Stories)
I’ve never sailed the Amazon,
I’ve never reached Brazil;
But the Don and Magdalena,
They can go there when they will!
Yes weekly from Southampton,
Great steamers, white and gold,
Go rolling down to Rio
(Roll down – roll down to Rio!)
And I’d like to roll to Rio
Some day before I’m old!
I’ve never seen a Jaguar
Nor yet an Armadill–
O dilloing in his armour,
And I s’pose I never will,
Unless I go to Rio
These wonders to behold–
Roll down – roll down to Rio –
Roll really down to Rio!
Oh, I’d love to roll to Rio
Some day before I’m old!
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feralfae
Boulder climber
in the midst of a metaphysical mystery
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Here Gnome, for you:
Edna St. Vincent Millay
TO THE NOT IMPOSSIBLE HIM
How shall I know, unless I go
To Cairo and Cathay,
Whether or not this blessed spot
Is blest in every way?
Now it may be, the flower for me
Is this beneath my nose;
How shall I tell, unless I smell
The Carthaginian rose?
The fabric of my faithful love
No power shall dim or ravel
Whilst I stay here,--but oh, my dear,
If I should ever travel!
:) I thought you'd like some poetry to go with your beautiful roses. Thank you for the image.
Now back to work. :)
ff
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 8, 2015 - 02:49pm PT
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Gnome, the alpha Romeo. This is a car thread, right?
Honk!
Bravo, you bravo!
Winter Ball
by MFM
(Temorary License to Paraphrase applied for)
Granted to this bro, this bravo,
This Gnomeo is much blessing.
He sits in the bushes whilst Juliet is dressing.
Puck the Bardini is on watch atop the garden gate,
Hidden in shadow, for the hour is late.
Atop his game, despite his fame,
As a slacker and a dirtbag hero
His name is on every midsummer's eve climber's lips,
(Just then his left foot...it slips!)
"Oh-oh, Gnomeo, we're pucked! Rock!!!"
The game is up and Gnomeo must away
Like the light from yon window,
He breaks right, left, jukes right,
And then streaks past the startled garden gnome.
And that's why he's now knowm as the sprite of fall, not summer...
Poor Puck's being demoted to the minors.
In fact, he'll be playing winter ball in Mexico City,
(Certainly not in Rio or Cartagena or Buenos Aires)
For the Guadalupe Virgins, a St. LEBowitz, NM, Class AA farm team.
He'll at least add some luster to their roster.
And poor Juliet, what's it cost her?
Yes, Puck is a good belayer, if he's sober.
But he is really clumsy, folks.
He doesn't play ball very well any longer...
(My oh my! How, not Why, the Hot Stove League loves to talk about this!)
He had the most throwing errors of anyone
In the entire division the last two seasons.
But that's just Puck being Puck.
And he don't give a puck,
Cuz he's got his pick-up truck,
And he's off to Rodeo, California,
For some off-season Striper fishing (bass, not Yankees).
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 8, 2015 - 03:14pm PT
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Acting Sgt. Major Mouse sends you greetings! You're drafted.
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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[Click to View YouTube Video]]it just 'came in' that border needs to be cropped, Dhoo...
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By way of the Email so it was the best I could do, that pup right there is Snickers, dressed for his role as Rudolph,
in the season and the spirt . . .
see I do like small dogs too.
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that Was a very ME share
I think I have lost the need for anonimity . . . .
or just my mind
I was in the vedauwoo shroomin' while you (well not all of you);^D were in Short pants
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Sorry it is the heat and the humidity that and having the picture pop up ,
lost loves leave a mark! wow thats to bad ,
the things that are wrong with me. . .
Flip Flops post from todays thread
is climbing booty "theft by finding"?
Flip Flop
climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Jul 8, 2015 - 07:28am PT
We have laws against leaving waste. Perhaps instead of intellectual property laws you might choose salvage laws. When your ship goes down and you abandon ship what does the law say?
Then again, my dumbass hillbilly cousin got his third strike by bootying some fishing poles and then trying to sell them back to the owners for a finders fee. He got 10 more years before he could get out. Poor f*#ker has spent most of his life in jail for being a Florida Waterbilly.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 8, 2015 - 03:22pm PT
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Put the puppy down, sir.
You'll regret pushing that plunger, son.
Put the puppy down, NOW, sir.
You haven't a prayer, son. That dog never hurt you. It's wrong, son, just plain Rong, too.
Put the puppy down, sir. Final offer!
Suspense Mystery Theatre each Wednesday.
Bring your own private rods, gats, big irons, and zip guns for our show, shoot, and tell segment. (Rocks on Tuesday, Guns on Wednesday, Old Pics on Thursdays. Got it?)
Why even bother with MP when ST has it all, or most of it?
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 8, 2015 - 09:30pm PT
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 9, 2015 - 12:13am PT
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Saucy biotch! We use Asian Fusion Pepper Sauce, exclusively.
--The Honorable and Perfect Chairman Mouse Say Tongue.
You didn't even have to vote...I've been ordained since 1966.
[Click to View YouTube Video]I really live in a de luxe Mercedes van parked down by the Yank Sea.
donini lives in a castle, though.
For Gnome and his Missus.[Click to View YouTube Video]Get up and cut a rug, kids!!!!
For This and That Just In Case-Hardened Steel.[Click to View YouTube Video]Good health to our Perfect and Honorable Host at Shuteye.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanpaku
"We are all brothers [and sisters!] on tomorrow."--The Perfectly Honorable Captain Beefheart
Even the Canadians and the Hispanic Latinos everywhere, including Denver, New York, Chi-Town, and Ouray.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 9, 2015 - 08:09am PT
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Flip Flop,
Did you get my directions that I emailed?
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zBrown
Ice climber
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The Vincent Owners Club Spares Company located in Lymm, Cheshire UK, has built a brand new Vincent Black Shadow from all new parts available through their shop. Engine, frame, everything is brand new. The new Black Shadow has been officially handed over to the Vincent Owners Club and after appearing in a few shows, the bike will be offered for sale to members of the club
http://thekneeslider.com/vincent-black-shadow-built-from-all-new-parts/
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 9, 2015 - 01:52pm PT
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Hey, feralfae, here's one for you from a special place, my e-mail file.
Build me a ship,
O worthy Master.
A goodly vessel
That shall laugh
At all disaster.
And with the wind
And wild wave wrestle.
--Doug
We Flames appreciate your favor
And your commentary we do savor.
MFM
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zBrown
Ice climber
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Another Vincent. He was involved in the car crash which took Eddie Cochran's life (a taxi driven by George Martin!). Gene died at 36 from a perforated ulcer.
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Somethin' else
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Nietzsche:
Wir redenüber Poesie so abstract, weil wir alle schlechte Dichter zu sein pflegen
We talk so abstractly about poetry, because we are all bad poets.
Well, not everybody.
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