Eternal Refuge

Well it never warmed up yesterday ... or brightened up.  And today looks like it's going to be a similar day.

I did end up having a short walk in the end, thoughm,, as my boss called me in, as I am going to be working full time for a short time starting next month.  Ali, who works afternoons/evenings is taking a year out.  She has become guardian for her cousin's daughter's child (the 15year old was date-raped, but didn't want an abortion).  The process has been going on for many months now ... but it's all coming together rapidly.  So until things get settled, or confirmed, I shall be covering her shifts, as well as the ones I already had booked.  As it's only for a shortish time I am looking forward to the pressure.  So I walked a slightly longer way round toget home.

A bit later today I shall go out as I want to pick up a few things from the supermarket, and again will walk the long way round to get there ... killing two birds with one stone!

Yesterday I did make some icons, as you can see.  They are for your_favourites, with a Valentine'd theme.  So we could pick 4 things we love.  I thought a more open theme would be easier, but it wasn't!!

So ....
I love classical music, especially by Beethoven, so this is the opening of his 5th symphony.
Cary Grant is a great actor, and I love most of his films. This comes from "Arsenic & Old Lace", which if you haven't seen, is a must.
What's not to like about the old Hollywood musicals? And Fred Astaire was a dancer beyond anyone else, wasn't he?
Then, look at my username ... yes, Spike is a great character, and despite his flaws, I still love him.


I have a few more sets I am working on, as well.  Sometimes I get frustrated, as I said in my colourblindness post, but basically am glad to be stretched, as that is often the only way to learn.

Well, I still have the ironing from yesterday to do ... and the shopping to get, so had better get on.  As ever, thanking kazzy_cee for the questions -






18. Enzo Ferrari was born on this day in 1898. Have you ever driven or ridden in a Ferrari sports car?
No ... but if someone offers, I wouldn't say no!





Let's catch up with you all, now x

All these icons are from your_favourites ... and are all snaggable, with credits available over at d4s_icons


Challenge #129 - Movie from the 2000's

Pride and Prejudice - 2005

     



Challenge 130 – Favourite Fairy Tale

I was brought up to believe that one day my prince would come riding on a white charger ... as the 1959 film "Sleeping Beauty" portrays –





Challenge #131 - Kdrama

I must admit I can't say it's my favourite as I don't watch any ... so had to Google.  So if you want to delete the entry, please do!  Anyway, the 4 icons are all from - Rebel - Thief Who Stole The People





Challenge 132 - Favourite Horror Film

I must admit I am not a great fan of horror films .... however "Arsenic & Old Lace" is one that I watch & re-watch ... brilliant film -

     



Challenge #133 - Animated Sidekick

I just love Patch on 101 Dalmatians ... and Baloo from Jungle Book





Challenge #134 - Romance TV Show

When I saw the latest genre I did wonder what I could do, so followed the link and there was a great memory, which I now need to re-watch! The Vampire Diaries -

Way back some weeks ago I asked a couple of friends to challenge me in the 5 Question Meme that they did ... and I haven't got round to answering them.

So the first set were from kudagirl .... and she asked me -

1. We both love James, but what other actor living or dead would you love to sit and talk to over a good cuppa?

2. If you had not worked in the medical or music field, what other career would you have enjoyed?

3. I know you have travel quite a bit over the years, what area would you love to visit given the time and money?

4. If you could have lived in another era, would it be the past or the future and why?

5. How do you think your life would be different if you had been born male instead of female?

If you want to see what I ramble about ...( clickety click )

Well, there we are ... ramble over!

BTW, I am back on antibiotics for the tooth and have to go back to my dentist. The GP I saw was stunned at the size of the hole still ... 11 days, and counting, since the extraction! ... Watch this space ("groan")

Here is the list of Cary Grant films ... so you can play "catch-up" if you missed any!

Film 21 - Arsenic & Old Lace
Film 22 - Operation Petticoat
Film 23 - Bringing Up Baby
Film 24 - People Will Talk
Film 25 - Holiday
Film 26 - The Bishop's Wife
Film 27 - Batchelor Knight
Film 28 - Mr Lucky
Film 29 - To Catch A Thief
Film 30 - Once Upon A Honeymoon


I will admit there are a few missing that will probably make the list in my top 100 by the time I have finished.

Film #31 is already up ... so the next set is started.

Certainly not a politically correct film, Once Upon a Honeymoon shows the rise of Nazi power before the war.

At the start of WWII, Katie O'Hara (Ginger Rogers), an American burlesque girl intent on social climbing, marries Austrian Baron Von Luber. Pat O'Toole (Cary Grant), an American radio reporter, sees this as a chance to investigate Von Luber, who is suspected of having Nazi ties. As country after country falls to the Nazis, O'Tool follows O'Hara across Europe. At first he is after a story, but he gradually falls in love with her. When she learns that her husband is indeed a Nazi, O'Hara fakes her death and runs off with O'Toole. In Paris, she is recruited to spy for the allies; he uses a radio broadcast to make Von Luber and the Nazis look like fools.

So loosely based on history, but still with a great selection of comedy. In this clip he fills her in on her husband's plans.

........... Ends (well what other word did you expect!!)

Just a fly-past update as there is not much to say, but feel I have neglected my scribble again ... sorry folks, skip, or suffer!


          #  Went to Bible Study last night - I find it fascinating to both study more of God's Word, but also to learn something of Filipino heritage.  I was learning that traditionally spaghetti is served at a birthday party, and the birthday girl/guy must not cut or bite the long strands, but suck it up ... otherwise their life is cut short.  Great to learn of other superstitians etc.

          #  Sadly, also heard from one of the girls (who is 39 weeks pregnant) that her cousin died in child-birth last week (along with the child) ... seems sad to think this still happens in the 21st century.

          #  Was doing some more icons and found that my main BtVS source had been taken down.  I contacted the "owner" of the site, who looked into it and was told no-one used them, so they had been removed.  So either I am a nobody ... or just need to drool over.... ummmm study Spike more.

          #  Had a weird dream (twice) last night - I was being given a tattoo on my left hip ... and told it would disappear in 2 years, as I wouldn't need it then.  Still tatt free, and no thoughts or plans - where does my subconsciou go?

          #   Mum sees the eye specialist again today to know, finally, whether he will be able to return any of her sight to her.  It has been a  long 18 months.

          #  Well 30 day photo meme is up, now I have to decide on a Cary Grant film.  I am enjoying watching and thinking about this set.  I love him as an actor ... so it has made the choice hard to decide on just 10 ... maybe some of the missing films will end up in another section later.


Well, that's me - must get on and then hopefully will have time for a walk before ironing and then work.  Hope you are all having a fun day.

Cary Grant in a swim suit, then scared by the driving of Grace Kelly (which sadly came true in later years) ... what film can I be talking of other than To Catch A Thief

It is worth watching to see the scenery alone ... but add the costumes and a strong story then this film is a true winner. Cary Grant (in case you don't know) plays a reformed jewel thief who is suspected of returning to his former occupation, and must ferret out the real thief in order to prove his innocence.

Mr Lucky is another Cary Grant film that is more unusual, but one I love. He plays a gambler who plans to swindle money from a charity program, but starts to have second thoughts when he falls for a rich society girl.

Watching him learn to knit is a scene that has to be seen -

Yet another brilliant Cary Grant film is Bachelor Knight

Teenaged Susan Turner, with a severe crush on playboy artist Richard Nugent, sneaks into his apartment to model for him and is found there by her sister Judge Margaret Turner. Threatened with jail, Nugent agrees to date Susan until the crush abates. He counters Susan's comic false sophistication by even more comic put-on teenage mannerisms, with a slapstick climax.

Cary Grant is the playboy, Shirley Temple the teenager, and Myrna Loy as her sister. Great film, cast ... and supporting cast.

As you know I am a Cary Grant fan - well, not surising when in The Bishops Wife he plays an Angel who visits a Bishop (David Niven) just before Christmas. The Bishop had been trying to get a new cathedral built and prays for guidance. Cary Grant arrives, but his guidance isn't about fundraising.

As you can see here Angels give all sort of help and support -



One of the most unusual trailers I have seen -