tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post8711954809223051160..comments2024-03-10T07:14:33.790-03:00Comments on Procrastinating Donkey: Poetry Monday: Brrrrrjenny_ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-65636666654084376382017-11-10T22:47:04.736-04:002017-11-10T22:47:04.736-04:00Ha ha!Ha ha!jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-1675737978596406632017-11-10T19:59:33.407-04:002017-11-10T19:59:33.407-04:00LOL! Fair enough. Payback's a.. well, you kn...LOL! Fair enough. Payback's a.. well, you know. ;-)Diane Hendershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07563115165301223420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-53017180749152459022017-11-10T15:13:54.778-04:002017-11-10T15:13:54.778-04:00You're welcome! Just desserts for the things y...You're welcome! Just desserts for the things you've put in my brain! loljenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-36501680627290575072017-11-10T02:24:48.516-04:002017-11-10T02:24:48.516-04:00I'm glad you're on the mend (instead of on...I'm glad you're on the mend (instead of on the meds). And now I can't get "I am cold, I am cold,in a blanket I am rolled" out of my brain!Diane Hendershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07563115165301223420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-91796667492993944852017-11-09T19:14:44.715-04:002017-11-09T19:14:44.715-04:00Ha ha! I've done that!Ha ha! I've done that!jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-44335192092154900402017-11-09T16:29:21.948-04:002017-11-09T16:29:21.948-04:00I just realized I got sidetracked by reading all o...I just realized I got sidetracked by reading all of your comments and didn't comment myself! Absolutely great poem! *Shiver*Diane Stringam Tolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629946536985545457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-70665979341661442592017-11-09T16:15:05.014-04:002017-11-09T16:15:05.014-04:00A-ha! Finally I get time to come back around and f...A-ha! Finally I get time to come back around and find Joan's poem! (I'm teaching again and I think I'm trying to do more with less these days. It takes me twice as long to prepare my lessons!) For three years, Husby and I (and four kids) heated solely with a wood stove. It was the warmest I've ever been! He would stoke the fire at 6:00 AM and damp it down so it smoldered the whole day, then replenish at 6:00 PM and that would last all night. He was away once and I tried to do what I saw him do. Yeah, he came home to find me and the kids sitting on the front porch because the fire was so hot our little house was unbearable. And it was -20 (C) outside! ;)Diane Stringam Tolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629946536985545457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-79051547461391097662017-11-09T16:08:38.908-04:002017-11-09T16:08:38.908-04:00Oops! Sorry Pudding Man! Still feeling the whiff ....Oops! Sorry Pudding Man! Still feeling the whiff . . .Diane Stringam Tolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629946536985545457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-67836366819300939852017-11-07T19:27:06.578-04:002017-11-07T19:27:06.578-04:00What a difference it would make to have automatic ...What a difference it would make to have automatic heat rather than wood or coal! I grew up with wood and coal stoves, so I understand what is involved with that kind of heat. An excellent take on the prompt, Joan.<br /><br />And yes I am even more careful on the stairs now. If I'm any more careful I will have to stop using them entirely :)jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-67571220805127953802017-11-07T18:16:44.839-04:002017-11-07T18:16:44.839-04:00I'm glad you mentioned that poem; I'd read...I'm glad you mentioned that poem; I'd read it long ago but it was fun to read it again. Those old people have an answer for everything, ha ha!jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-64929242368948397022017-11-07T18:11:02.044-04:002017-11-07T18:11:02.044-04:00It is wonderful to think that some poetry is share...It is wonderful to think that some poetry is shared around the world, but unfortunately we did not study anything from your region. I have read the poems you wrote and posted, but nothing else. Hmmm. I shall have to go looking on the internet!jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-13687463285405400362017-11-07T18:07:03.378-04:002017-11-07T18:07:03.378-04:00Hee hee! That would be something fun to see! He/sh...Hee hee! That would be something fun to see! He/she must have still felt like a puppy :)jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-30362491855859480522017-11-07T14:22:34.740-04:002017-11-07T14:22:34.740-04:00She weighs 41 pounds. My daughter used to have a 7...She weighs 41 pounds. My daughter used to have a 75-pound dog who would stretch out across my lap to nap.Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-73970387974198192722017-11-07T11:34:32.129-04:002017-11-07T11:34:32.129-04:00Hello Jenny, glad you're on the mend. I expect...Hello Jenny, glad you're on the mend. I expect you go down those steps very cautiously now.<br /><br />This week's theme was difficult for me, don't know why. Anyway this is what I came up with.<br /><br />Cold!<br /><br />The fire was blazing, <br />Bright and red.<br />I was sorry to leave it, <br />To go to my bed.<br /><br />The bed was chilly, <br />When I got in.<br />Wrapped in the quilt, <br />Right up to my chin.<br /><br />Soon enough, <br />I was warm and toasty.<br />Dreaming, <br />Of tropical climates mostly.<br /><br />Upon waking, <br />And feeling quite bold.<br />Leaving my bed, <br />Going into the cold.<br /><br />The fire was out, <br />It was totally dead.<br />I resisted the temptation, <br />To go back to my bed.<br /><br />Shivering with cold, <br />I cleaned out the grate.<br />With flying ash settling, <br />The room was a state.<br /><br />Re-laying the fire with paper, <br />Kindling and coal.<br />Thinking of the months ahead, <br />When this will be my role.<br /><br />That's it! <br />I've had enough!<br />Of the cold and the mess <br />And the ash covered stuff.<br /><br />I made an appointment, <br />And saw a nice man.<br />He's going to do it <br />As quick as he can.<br /><br />Changing from coal to instant, <br />Was my greatet scheme.<br />Now every morning I wake up, <br />Living in my dream.<br /><br />Hope you have a better week.<br /><br />Joan (Devon)<br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-81710908373998373202017-11-07T07:53:27.798-04:002017-11-07T07:53:27.798-04:00Hi Jenny-we had a couple cold days here but then i...Hi Jenny-we had a couple cold days here but then it warmed up again. It's been a nice fall. I don't believe we studied that poem but we did study "You are old, Father William" by Lewis Carroll. Remember that one? I can only remember that first line but I remember something about Father William standing on his head. Come to think of it, I should show that to BigB and littleb-they will get a kick out of it. I'm glad to hear you are on the mend.Chickenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09609788440028784698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-797715585434517182017-11-07T03:51:12.920-04:002017-11-07T03:51:12.920-04:00Beautifully written dear Jenny!!!
i laughed over ...Beautifully written dear Jenny!!!<br /><br />i laughed over the sock mention as either wear two pair of socks in december .<br /><br />Here i too had read some amazing poetry of s.t eliot in my masters subjects ,this is also so lovely bailihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06498012175058870980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-68898443940568582722017-11-06T19:58:45.656-04:002017-11-06T19:58:45.656-04:00The world keeps turning, e :)The world keeps turning, e :)jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-30979083722658822212017-11-06T19:39:13.712-04:002017-11-06T19:39:13.712-04:00Nice to know you're mending quickly. We've...Nice to know you're mending quickly. We've had a few cooler days here as well.ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376645220662546020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-38053862746927072632017-11-06T19:12:26.266-04:002017-11-06T19:12:26.266-04:00Thanks, John. And, yep, the cold weather is coming...Thanks, John. And, yep, the cold weather is coming for sure.jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-1104057875231649452017-11-06T19:11:25.635-04:002017-11-06T19:11:25.635-04:00We all have these kinds of measurements, don't...We all have these kinds of measurements, don't we? The number on the thermostat, the gap in the window, the type and thickness of clothes . . . I know exactly what shirts to wear for any two degrees difference in temperature, and it sounds like your window gap is the same :)jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-54323806574181819772017-11-06T19:02:04.350-04:002017-11-06T19:02:04.350-04:00I'm glad you are getting better. This poem is ...I'm glad you are getting better. This poem is just in time for the cold weather.John Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185765129472832100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-46357570616445903962017-11-06T18:58:05.514-04:002017-11-06T18:58:05.514-04:00We don't get much in the way of winter around ... We don't get much in the way of winter around here, but it has gotten cool enough at night to mostly close the window in the bedroom. Not all the way yet, but almost.<br /><br /> -Doug in Oaklanddinthebeasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12941071534250216503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-24688866817313366012017-11-06T18:28:43.153-04:002017-11-06T18:28:43.153-04:00Now that would be a bigger lapful than any cat, wo...Now that would be a bigger lapful than any cat, wouldn't it? All the more heat for both of you!jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-50415806114656059182017-11-06T18:28:03.372-04:002017-11-06T18:28:03.372-04:00Not Joan, Diane - it's the Pudding Man! Still,...Not Joan, Diane - it's the Pudding Man! Still, he's from t'other side of the pond, too . . .jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-62682135138785067582017-11-06T18:10:18.062-04:002017-11-06T18:10:18.062-04:00Oh, my word, Joan! I can just feel the whiff of he...Oh, my word, Joan! I can just feel the whiff of heartbreak from here!Diane Stringam Tolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629946536985545457noreply@blogger.com