tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post7787751767553931013..comments2024-03-26T02:43:09.109+00:00Comments on notes on paper: My Month in Numbers 2015: SeptemberJulie Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02606220227331834682noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-13180802079450700672015-10-13T13:56:57.510+01:002015-10-13T13:56:57.510+01:00Oh - P. S. - absolutely forgot to mention that the...Oh - P. S. - absolutely forgot to mention that the Enigma talk must have been fascinating. Warning about the Imitation Game film: the way Cumberbatch portrays the last scenes makes what the man went through so real, it's absolutely heart-breaking....(perhaps one you should consider not watching)....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099745639992217438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-19464719575292119702015-10-13T13:52:46.796+01:002015-10-13T13:52:46.796+01:00I knew, really, I shouldn't have re-read this ...I knew, really, I shouldn't have re-read this whilst on the bus (as I remember it made me laugh out loud when I first read it (and didn't have time to comment!)). Now everyone's staring even more at the weird English lady, laughing her head off!!!! (I heard someone say 'I never knew gringos laughed' so you've managed some remote prejudice-busting!)<br /><br />So sorry you weren't actually the only female of ovulating age, but I bet you wore something that marked you out as special!<br /><br />Had to chuckle at James being tired because of 'all that learning'....that's what little I says every day she comes home from school....yes, Mama, I enjoyed myself but it's tiring doing so much learning.....!<br /><br />Brave you for attending the book club alone. I'm quite similar but always manage to pep talk myself in to doing things, Eleanor Roosevelts wise words about 'doing the things you can't do' floating around my head. <br /><br />Oh my...The Crossing. Can't wait to read it (obviously)....it was the sausage making book (and subsequent explosion of laughter) that prompted the gringo comment!!!!)<br /><br />Cake!!!! Yay!!!! And loved your ingenious Shakesperean puns! <br /><br />And, oh, the humble but always good egg custard: how lovely it finally got some of the recognition it deserves! (I now can't stop thinking of the egg custards from the bakery in the village where I grew up: they were *delicious*!)....<br /><br />Lovely - hilarious! - post. <br /><br />Thank you!!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099745639992217438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-87315465787517856232015-10-13T09:32:15.824+01:002015-10-13T09:32:15.824+01:00Again laughing out loud to myself Julie! I love t...Again laughing out loud to myself Julie! I love this monthly post as I love numbers and the opportunities this invites from my own posting. One day. I know I keep saying this (sigh)!<br />As for Betty's - we were encouraged to go when we visited Harrogate but it was full, and so were we after a large lunch, so it will wait for another trip. And I know what I will order. Custard tart!! These are my favourite cake, too!<br />As for the random book suggestion, I sometimes make my own sausages so this book might have got a click from me. It does make you wonder how they pick them though!<br />I love the Enigma machine. I will tell you I am not interested in war-related things but always find something fascinating and of interest. Had to laugh about you feeling miffed that there were 2 other pre-menopausal women there! Great post as always.Sandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12558786621283350776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-65450955001399428312015-10-06T08:48:47.463+01:002015-10-06T08:48:47.463+01:00You're welcome to be a lurker Becky - I don...You're welcome to be a lurker Becky - I don't mind at all! I love how people are saying they're leaving more comments ... I don't know if I'll reach the 300 target I set myself but when I know that other people are joining in I don't feel so bad ... I'll count theirs if I need to! ;-)Julie Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02606220227331834682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-5527989151956754762015-10-05T19:11:54.713+01:002015-10-05T19:11:54.713+01:00Love reading your month in numbers post and must a...Love reading your month in numbers post and must admit to being a guilty lurker and not commenting! You have pushed me to leave more comments on other blogs this month šBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07488962127399687968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-27272544015582193422015-10-05T10:39:57.017+01:002015-10-05T10:39:57.017+01:00It is surprising what the whole experiment is thro...It is surprising what the whole experiment is throwing up for me - inspiration, blogging ideas [including dos and don'ts!] all kinds of things. And now I'm wondering why my blog features are frequently number related!Julie Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02606220227331834682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-26036432106395785112015-10-05T10:38:00.864+01:002015-10-05T10:38:00.864+01:00That's a lovely thought Alexa. and yes ... I d...That's a lovely thought Alexa. and yes ... I did want to take a few better shots on my bigger camera but I had to lean even further with my zoom lens ... and I decided it was better to just see it with my eyes - and stay in one piece! Julie Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02606220227331834682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-85159387784470384512015-10-01T12:45:50.401+01:002015-10-01T12:45:50.401+01:00LOL Julie! Your month in numbers posts always mak...LOL Julie! Your month in numbers posts always make me laugh! I really enjoyed joining in last year, so perhaps I will again next year? I just love your 300 in 30 challenge, and have started mine today. The only trouble is, I am going to find so many great ideas and inspiration, I am not going to have enough time to do them!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00006686534903023371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-2150799198810697522015-10-01T09:32:06.869+01:002015-10-01T09:32:06.869+01:00As always, lots of witty things to bring a smile ...As always, lots of witty things to bring a smile to one's face! How blooming unfair you weren't the only female of a certain kind! Oh, cakes and tea in Northallerton ... Perhaps one day Himself and I will make it up that far and we can arrange to meet and photograph ourselves as a reflection in a teapot :). You did well on that moon. Though leaning out a window in the dark sounds like it needs a risk assessment.alexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03789464804911391774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-42930679889608453662015-10-01T09:25:52.877+01:002015-10-01T09:25:52.877+01:00The thing about the restaurant would be .. .I'...The thing about the restaurant would be .. .I'm far better cooking up puns than I am food .. .so ... the menu would be ace, the actual food, not so much! <br /><br />Happy to be of service in the lunar department!Julie Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02606220227331834682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-66479303026212477882015-10-01T09:24:29.783+01:002015-10-01T09:24:29.783+01:00I've not had one of those ... they do look nic...I've not had one of those ... they do look nice though. And you clearly also know the rule that you *have* to buy something while you're in there! I can't imagine walking out without treating myself! Julie Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02606220227331834682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-49022491637183877242015-10-01T09:22:49.558+01:002015-10-01T09:22:49.558+01:00I haven't watched that yet - but yes, I saw it...I haven't watched that yet - but yes, I saw it was on. Maybe I need time to recover from 'all that learning' before I dip into it again ... ;-) <br /><br />p.s: you can join the club - I'll blog about how soon!! Julie Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02606220227331834682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-70220494776077328722015-10-01T09:13:40.778+01:002015-10-01T09:13:40.778+01:00I wouldn't take 'eccentricity' in any ...I wouldn't take 'eccentricity' in any other way! It's perfect. I've been reading some of Charles Dickens's non-fiction and at one point he says people "used to say I was an odd child, and I suppose I was. I am an odd man perhaps." I'm in love with this quote!!! <br /><br />I'll drop by your post as soon as I can. :-)Julie Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02606220227331834682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-12947284970470816412015-10-01T09:10:08.209+01:002015-10-01T09:10:08.209+01:00Any time at all Paula! You've got plenty keepi...Any time at all Paula! You've got plenty keeping you busy in blog world, I appreciate you dropping by to say hi! Julie Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02606220227331834682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-19922758381158980902015-10-01T09:09:19.411+01:002015-10-01T09:09:19.411+01:00My sister is soooo envious of your 'Merchant o...My sister is soooo envious of your 'Merchant of Venison'! So much so that she let it pass that I "told the world I was offended by the ball-shaped fishcakes"... <br /><br />Your remark about Benny's power over my organs has made me laugh, again, and this time I'm in public. There's no way I could explain to any passer by what I'm sniggering at!! <br /><br />I appreciate all my fellow Numberers ... even the lapsed ones. xJulie Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02606220227331834682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-42295227607168861082015-09-30T20:33:28.532+01:002015-09-30T20:33:28.532+01:00Now the moment you mentioned the enigma machine I ...Now the moment you mentioned the enigma machine I knew BC would crop up somewhere :) And if you DONT now open that Shakespeare restaurant I shall be disappointed. What else have you been buying on ebay that they thought you would like a sausage making book? (that made me laugh even more than some of your other comments). Much as I love astronomic events there was no way I was getting up in the middle of the night to watch the eclipse of the moon, and I didn't have to because you have kindly blogged about it.Louise Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13860243771854577774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-60401076456598626622015-09-30T17:09:33.203+01:002015-09-30T17:09:33.203+01:00My month also featured a visit to Betty's but ...My month also featured a visit to Betty's but I got a florentine.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07036541230341632126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-74249417686060190652015-09-30T16:53:54.332+01:002015-09-30T16:53:54.332+01:00Babington? I mean Babbage. Duh..Babington? I mean Babbage. Duh..Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01764280029794453933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-76261242636194088172015-09-30T16:53:12.709+01:002015-09-30T16:53:12.709+01:00I want to join the Lucky Dip Book Club! It makes m...I want to join the Lucky Dip Book Club! It makes me think of the No 1 Ladies Detective Agency when you say it out loud..<br /><br />I think I'd quite like to see an Enigma machine. Just yesterday I watched a thing about Ada Lovelace and Babington and the very first computing machines. Have you seen it? I found it on iplayer. She was Byron's daughter. Maybe you knew this already..Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01764280029794453933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-12498664425268290722015-09-30T15:52:58.044+01:002015-09-30T15:52:58.044+01:00I do so love these number posts of yours ... they ...I do so love these number posts of yours ... they are always packed full of yumminess and humour and eccentricity (in the nicest possible way!). My numbers post will go live tomorrow (because I haven't actually finished it yet ...). Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18032490985687716495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-37249649437839402412015-09-30T13:05:48.541+01:002015-09-30T13:05:48.541+01:00~~~waving madly~~~~ Hello sweetie! I havenĀ“t writt...~~~waving madly~~~~ Hello sweetie! I havenĀ“t written any numbers this year. And I havenĀ“t commented much at all either. IĀ“m writing a lot in Spanish and even though all my Facebooking is running high, the blogging world isnĀ“t as wide over here.<br />Loved your commenting challenge! Might join you for November (yes, I know we still have October but that one is full with proejcts already ;) )Paula - Buenos Aireshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12601159166382653183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-25380963267257569922015-09-30T08:56:51.355+01:002015-09-30T08:56:51.355+01:00Admit it, it was the thought of Benny using that m...Admit it, it was the thought of Benny using that machine that got your ovaries twitching ;-)<br />We are partial to a few 'jugs' jokes in the office. The Head's PA has to provide teas and coffees for meetings and obviously the more people attending, the more milk is needed. Harriet's often heard saying that she needs to get her big jugs out!<br />I like the idea of a Shakespearean styled restaurant, you could serve 'Merchant of Venison' 'Ham-thony and Cleo-pate-ra'.<br />I'm a failed Month in Numbers participant (hangs head in shame) maybe I'll return next month!debs14https://www.blogger.com/profile/14521565769251816528noreply@blogger.com