Guest guest Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 sounds like a hippy commune ! ( apart from the dentist) feel free to wax lyrical. My wife has just made a big cake for my mother in law , and I have just printed a picture of my girls to go in a frame as its her birthday. Its not much,as we are a bit strapped for cash but its the thought that counts. my wife works for the local council, and had to call the RSPCA as one of the tenants had left a premesis and left a collie puppy behind , locked all on its own...........poor little thing. The Valley Vegan..............flower child <zurumato wrote: are you online right noww??me too. we had a nice day, took the bus and took my little boy to the dentist, then we stopped by a bookstore. I have dreadlocks now.my little boy is playing with planes and blocks on the floor and my dog and one cat are in the room and we are listening to peter paul and mary. I won't subjcet you to my corny words!-anouk , peter VV <swpgh01 wrote:>> you are waning all poetic again?> > The Valley Vegan........> > flower child <zurumato wrote:> oh moon you pull me every month a slave of the energy ofthe wave> of your giant magnet and gave two and many happinesses.. > oh moon I salute you> > -anouk > > > > > > > Peter H > > > > > All New Mail – Tired of unwanted email come-ons? Let ourSpamGuard protect you.>Peter H The all-new Mail goes wherever you go - free your email address from your Internet provider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 or is that waxing? peter VV Jan 31, 2007 12:38 PM Re: (unknown) you are waning all poetic again? The Valley Vegan........flower child <zurumato wrote: oh moon you pull me every month a slave of the energy of the waveof your giant magnet and gave two and many happinesses.. oh moon I salute you-anouk Peter H All New Mail – Tired of unwanted email come-ons? Let our SpamGuard protect you. "Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired, signifies in the final sense a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed." -- Dwight Eisenhower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 that would be lyrical........... The Valley Vegan...........fraggle <EBbrewpunx wrote: or is that waxing? peter VV Jan 31, 2007 12:38 PM Re: (unknown) you are waning all poetic again? The Valley Vegan........flower child <zurumato (AT) earthlink (DOT) net> wrote: oh moon you pull me every month a slave of the energy of the waveof your giant magnet and gave two and many happinesses.. oh moon I salute you-anouk Peter H All New Mail – Tired of unwanted email come-ons? Let our SpamGuard protect you. "Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired, signifies in the final sense a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed." -- Dwight Eisenhower Peter H To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Security Centre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 does anyone here like to post poetry? I would be supportive, sometimes the rut makes us forget about beauty. -anouk , peter VV <swpgh01 wrote: > > that would be lyrical........... > > The Valley Vegan........... > > fraggle <EBbrewpunx wrote: > or is that waxing? > > > > peter VV > Jan 31, 2007 12:38 PM > > Re: (unknown) > > you are waning all poetic again? > > The Valley Vegan........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 That is a nice gesture. What an ideal job, making a difference for the little animals. I respect that. , peter VV <swpgh01 wrote: > > sounds like a hippy commune ! ( apart from the dentist) > feel free to wax lyrical. > My wife has just made a big cake for my mother in law , and I have just printed a picture of my girls to go in a frame as its her birthday. Its not much,as we are a bit strapped for cash but its the thought that counts. > my wife works for the local council, and had to call the RSPCA as one of the tenants had left a premesis and left a collie puppy behind , locked all on its own...........poor little thing. > > The Valley Vegan.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 sorry, never been that way inclined. The Valley Vegan.........flower child <zurumato wrote: does anyone here like to post poetry?I would be supportive, sometimes the rutmakes us forget about beauty. -anouk , peter VV <swpgh01 wrote:>> that would be lyrical...........> > The Valley Vegan...........> > fraggle <EBbrewpunx wrote:> or is that waxing?> > > > peter VV > Jan 31, 2007 12:38 PM > > Re: (unknown) > > you are waning all poetic again?> > The Valley Vegan........Peter H All New Mail – Tired of unwanted email come-ons? Let our SpamGuard protect you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 wehn i write i wouldn't call poetry just feelings. I leave the P word to the Great Masters, Yeats, Keats, Oscar wilde and such. a real poem, is an exorcism you are just a vehicle for the spirit which enters your body and takes power It feels like a shit, constipated. Until it is expressed. you don't know it's shape or color until it comes out. but a least you got it out. -anouk sorry for the vulgar , peter VV <swpgh01 wrote: > > sorry, never been that way inclined. > > The Valley Vegan......... > > flower child <zurumato wrote: > does anyone here like to post poetry? > I would be supportive, > sometimes the rut > makes us forget about beauty. > > -anouk > > , peter VV <swpgh01@> wrote: > > > > that would be lyrical........... > > > > The Valley Vegan........... > > > > fraggle <EBbrewpunx@> wrote: > > or is that waxing? > > > > > > > > peter VV > > Jan 31, 2007 12:38 PM > > > > Re: (unknown) > > > > you are waning all poetic again? > > > > The Valley Vegan........ Peter H > > > > > All New Mail – Tired of unwanted email come-ons? Let our SpamGuard protect you. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Hi Anouk I like reading poetry. One of my favourites for this time of year follows:- Imbolc - by Damh the Bard As the dark, cold morning gives way to light And the world shows its face dazzling in her nakedness So the twigs and leaf-bare branches Bow to the passing dance Of old Jack Frost. His crystal breath on the earth And the corners of houses weep icicles of joy But where is the Sun's warmth? Where is life? A small flower, delicate and pure white Looks to the earth As if talking to the waiting green " Not yet " it seems to whisper " When I fall, then you can return " . And she nods her head as the Lady passes by Leaving more flowers in Her wake. , " flower child " <zurumato wrote: > > does anyone here like to post poetry? > I would be supportive, > sometimes the rut > makes us forget about beauty. > > -anouk > > , peter VV <swpgh01@> wrote: > > > > that would be lyrical........... > > > > The Valley Vegan........... > > > > fraggle <EBbrewpunx@> wrote: > > or is that waxing? > > > > > > > > peter VV > > Jan 31, 2007 12:38 PM > > > > Re: (unknown) > > > > you are waning all poetic again? > > > > The Valley Vegan........ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 I always feel it is strange when people don't take credit for their own creativity. Why would it be some other entity taking you over, as though you are some vessel to be used? Own your talents, don't credit others with them. Jo , " flower child " <zurumato wrote: > > wehn i write i wouldn't call poetry just feelings. > I leave the P word to the Great Masters, > > Yeats, Keats, Oscar wilde and such. > > a real poem, is an exorcism > you are just a vehicle for the spirit which enters your body and > takes power > > It feels like a shit, constipated. Until it is expressed. > you don't know it's shape or color until it comes out. > but a least you got it out. > > -anouk > > sorry for the vulgar > > > > , peter VV <swpgh01@> wrote: > > > > sorry, never been that way inclined. > > > > The Valley Vegan......... > > > > flower child <zurumato@> wrote: > > does anyone here like to post poetry? > > I would be supportive, > > sometimes the rut > > makes us forget about beauty. > > > > -anouk > > > > , peter VV <swpgh01@> wrote: > > > > > > that would be lyrical........... > > > > > > The Valley Vegan........... > > > > > > fraggle <EBbrewpunx@> wrote: > > > or is that waxing? > > > > > > > > > > > > peter VV > > > Jan 31, 2007 12:38 PM > > > > > > Re: (unknown) > > > > > > you are waning all poetic again? > > > > > > The Valley Vegan........ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Peter H > > > > > > > > > > All New Mail – Tired of unwanted email come-ons? Let our > SpamGuard protect you. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 hi jo, that was very visual I was there. I like the whispering and talking that the flower and earth are doing -anouk , " heartwerk " <jo.heartwork wrote: >> > Imbolc - by Damh the Bard > > As the dark, cold morning gives way to light > And the world shows its face dazzling in her nakedness > So the twigs and leaf-bare branches > Bow to the passing dance > Of old Jack Frost. > > His crystal breath on the earth > And the corners of houses weep icicles of joy > But where is the Sun's warmth? > Where is life? > > A small flower, delicate and pure white > Looks to the earth > As if talking to the waiting green > " Not yet " it seems to whisper > " When I fall, then you can return " . > > And she nods her head > as the Lady passes by > Leaving more flowers in Her wake. > > , " flower child " <zurumato@> > wrote: > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 hee hee, in the 90's I took an acting class at college, just for fun. our teacher made us do all kinds of crazy things, to forget about our self consciousness. One of the things he told me is that I was an empty vessel to get rid of the things inside me so that the energy that is there in the universe can speak to me. I guess that stuck with me, I'm not sure if those things work but I bet they say that in every acting class. , " heartwerk " <jo.heartwork wrote: > > I always feel it is strange when people don't take credit for their > own creativity. Why would it be some other entity taking you over, > as though you are some vessel to be used? Own your talents, don't > credit others with them. > > Jo > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Ah that age old idea that " the lady" brings the spring and banishes the winter for another year...........in this pc gone mad age, they will probably try and stop traditions such as that as being sexist! Nice poem though, I hate flowery/pretentious sort of poems, that one I like. The Valley Vegan..............heartwerk <jo.heartwork wrote: Hi AnoukI like reading poetry. One of my favourites for this time of year follows:-Imbolc - by Damh the BardAs the dark, cold morning gives way to lightAnd the world shows its face dazzling in her nakednessSo the twigs and leaf-bare branchesBow to the passing danceOf old Jack Frost.His crystal breath on the earthAnd the corners of houses weep icicles of joyBut where is the Sun's warmth?Where is life?A small flower, delicate and pure whiteLooks to the earthAs if talking to the waiting green"Not yet" it seems to whisper"When I fall, then you can return".And she nods her headas the Lady passes byLeaving more flowers in Her wake. , "flower child" <zurumato wrote:>> does anyone here like to post poetry?> I would be supportive, > sometimes the rut> makes us forget about beauty. > > -anouk> > , peter VV <swpgh01@> wrote:> >> > that would be lyrical...........> > > > The Valley Vegan...........> > > > fraggle <EBbrewpunx@> wrote:> > or is that waxing?> > > > > > > > peter VV > > Jan 31, 2007 12:38 PM > > > > Re: (unknown) > > > > you are waning all poetic again?> > > > The Valley Vegan........>Peter H Inbox full of unwanted email? Get leading protection and 1GB storage with All New Mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 I think you will find that more people teach themselves, than have lessons....... The Valley Vegan..........flower child <zurumato wrote: thanks, you could share your songs here too!that is impressive, teaching your selve guitar.-anouk , "*mona" <ahnochirah wrote:>> Beautiful anouk, simply beautiful!> > I've written poems before but I switched to songs after teaching > myself how to play guitar. > > Thanks for sharing this,> *mona > > Peter H Copy addresses and emails from any email account to Mail - quick, easy and free. Do it now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 I think that's true about most folks being self taught. I never even wanted to learn the guitar; it was a challenge of sorts. My son wanted one for Christmas when he was 13 so I bought him a used one along with a CD and book about how to teach yourself (I couldn't afford lessons). He felt it was impossible but I insisted it could be done. I decided to prove it by teaching myself and when he saw " mom " could do it; he took another stab at it. It was a very happy moment this Christmas when he opened up his brand new Martin guitar (I always wanted to get him one). He plays beautifully, an amazing self taught young man of 20 now. He also plays the drums and is talking about teaching himself the banjo. I'm so glad I showed him instead of just telling him he could do it. He now has a hobby that brings him great joy and helps him unwind from life. *mona , peter VV <swpgh01 wrote: > > I think you will find that more people teach themselves, than have lessons....... > > The Valley Vegan.......... > > flower child <zurumato wrote: > thanks, > you could share your songs here too! > > that is impressive, teaching your selve guitar. > -anouk > > , " *mona " <ahnochirah@> wrote: > > > > Beautiful anouk, simply beautiful! > > > > I've written poems before but I switched to songs after teaching > > myself how to play guitar. > > > > Thanks for sharing this, > > *mona > > > > Peter H > > > > > Copy addresses and emails from any email account to Mail - quick, easy and free. Do it now... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 When I write something that I feel has a spark of inspiration or a deep meaning, I often ask myself where it came from. Funny though, I've never asked myself that question when I've written something retarded like the poem below that I wrote for a friend's birthday card. I'm sure it comes from the same deep place; it just doesn't seem like it should to me. I dunno. Booger Birthday Cake by *mona I baked a booger birthday cake And making took all night It takes a lot of skill you know To flick a booger right All night a picking and a flicking Until my nose grew sore I soon ran out of boogers So I used the dog's next door His boogers aren't as sweet as mine And have a funny taste I think because he licks his butt And then he licks his face But don't let that concern ya none As you celebrate your bash Just be prepared for a boogery taste With just a hint of ass > , " heartwerk " <jo.heartwork@> wrote: > > > > I always feel it is strange when people don't take credit for their > > own creativity. Why would it be some other entity taking you over, > > as though you are some vessel to be used? Own your talents, don't > > credit others with them. > > > > Jo > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Hi Anouk Please send in poetry whenever you feel like it - I will enjoy :-) Jo - " zurumato " <zurumato Thursday, February 01, 2007 5:27 PM Re: (unknown) > hi jo, > > that was very visual > I was there. > I like the whispering and talking > that the flower and earth are doing > > -anouk > , " heartwerk " <jo.heartwork wrote: > >> > > Imbolc - by Damh the Bard > > > > As the dark, cold morning gives way to light > > And the world shows its face dazzling in her nakedness > > So the twigs and leaf-bare branches > > Bow to the passing dance > > Of old Jack Frost. > > > > His crystal breath on the earth > > And the corners of houses weep icicles of joy > > But where is the Sun's warmth? > > Where is life? > > > > A small flower, delicate and pure white > > Looks to the earth > > As if talking to the waiting green > > " Not yet " it seems to whisper > > " When I fall, then you can return " . > > > > And she nods her head > > as the Lady passes by > > Leaving more flowers in Her wake. > > > > , " flower child " <zurumato@> > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > To send an email to - > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 That maybe true for acting, when you need to 'becoime' someone else, but I think your poetry is yours for you to own. Jo - " zurumato " <zurumato Thursday, February 01, 2007 5:33 PM Re: (unknown) > hee hee, > > in the 90's I took an acting class at college, just for fun. > our teacher made us do all kinds of crazy things, to forget > about our self consciousness. > One of the things he told me is that I was an empty vessel > to get rid of the things inside me so that the energy > that is there in the universe can speak to me. > > I guess that stuck with me, > I'm not sure if those things work but I bet they say that in > every acting class. > > > , " heartwerk " <jo.heartwork wrote: > > > > I always feel it is strange when people don't take credit for their > > own creativity. Why would it be some other entity taking you over, > > as though you are some vessel to be used? Own your talents, don't > > credit others with them. > > > > Jo > > > > > > > > To send an email to - > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Hi Peter That poem may seem sexist, but Damh has written many poems about both The Lady and The Lord, and male and female gods. There is usually a balance within Paganism. That poem has the feel of Imbolc for me, and today is Imbolc - so - happy early spring to everyone :-) Jo - peter VV Thursday, February 01, 2007 6:23 PM Re: Re: (unknown) Ah that age old idea that " the lady" brings the spring and banishes the winter for another year...........in this pc gone mad age, they will probably try and stop traditions such as that as being sexist! Nice poem though, I hate flowery/pretentious sort of poems, that one I like. The Valley Vegan..............heartwerk <jo.heartwork wrote: Hi AnoukI like reading poetry. One of my favourites for this time of year follows:-Imbolc - by Damh the BardAs the dark, cold morning gives way to lightAnd the world shows its face dazzling in her nakednessSo the twigs and leaf-bare branchesBow to the passing danceOf old Jack Frost.His crystal breath on the earthAnd the corners of houses weep icicles of joyBut where is the Sun's warmth?Where is life?A small flower, delicate and pure whiteLooks to the earthAs if talking to the waiting green"Not yet" it seems to whisper"When I fall, then you can return".And she nods her headas the Lady passes byLeaving more flowers in Her wake. , "flower child" <zurumato wrote:>> does anyone here like to post poetry?> I would be supportive, > sometimes the rut> makes us forget about beauty. > > -anouk> > , peter VV <swpgh01@> wrote:> >> > that would be lyrical...........> > > > The Valley Vegan...........> > > > fraggle <EBbrewpunx@> wrote:> > or is that waxing?> > > > > > > > peter VV > > Jan 31, 2007 12:38 PM > > > > Re: (unknown) > > > > you are waning all poetic again?> > > > The Valley Vegan........> Peter H Inbox full of unwanted email? Get leading protection and 1GB storage with All New Mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Peter had lessons in classical guitar from 7-14 years old. His teacher then moved, and when I asked him to recommend another local teacher, he said that Peter knew all he needed to know, and he was right. I think Peter went on learning and building on his experience. Jo - " *mona " <ahnochirah Thursday, February 01, 2007 6:53 PM Re: (unknown) > I think that's true about most folks being self taught. I never even > wanted to learn the guitar; it was a challenge of sorts. My son > wanted one for Christmas when he was 13 so I bought him a used one > along with a CD and book about how to teach yourself (I couldn't > afford lessons). He felt it was impossible but I insisted it could > be done. I decided to prove it by teaching myself and when he > saw " mom " could do it; he took another stab at it. > > It was a very happy moment this Christmas when he opened up his > brand new Martin guitar (I always wanted to get him one). He plays > beautifully, an amazing self taught young man of 20 now. He also > plays the drums and is talking about teaching himself the banjo. I'm > so glad I showed him instead of just telling him he could do it. He > now has a hobby that brings him great joy and helps him unwind from > life. > > *mona > > , peter VV <swpgh01 wrote: > > > > I think you will find that more people teach themselves, than have > lessons....... > > > > The Valley Vegan.......... > > > > flower child <zurumato wrote: > > thanks, > > you could share your songs here too! > > > > that is impressive, teaching your selve guitar. > > -anouk > > > > , " *mona " <ahnochirah@> wrote: > > > > > > Beautiful anouk, simply beautiful! > > > > > > I've written poems before but I switched to songs after teaching > > > myself how to play guitar. > > > > > > Thanks for sharing this, > > > *mona > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Peter H > > > > > > > > > > Copy addresses and emails from any email account to Mail - > quick, easy and free. Do it now... > > > > > > > To send an email to - > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Jo, Dont get me wrong I was not criticising it for being sexist, I was making a statement about the society and its increasing rediculous pc bias , which is digging into nearly every tradition or belief system there is. happy imbolc to you too. jo <jo.heartwork wrote: Hi Peter That poem may seem sexist, but Damh has written many poems about both The Lady and The Lord, and male and female gods. There is usually a balance within Paganism. That poem has the feel of Imbolc for me, and today is Imbolc - so - happy early spring to everyone :-) Jo - peter VV Thursday, February 01, 2007 6:23 PM Re: Re: (unknown) Ah that age old idea that " the lady" brings the spring and banishes the winter for another year...........in this pc gone mad age, they will probably try and stop traditions such as that as being sexist! Nice poem though, I hate flowery/pretentious sort of poems, that one I like. The Valley Vegan..............heartwerk <jo.heartwork > wrote: Hi AnoukI like reading poetry. One of my favourites for this time of year follows:-Imbolc - by Damh the BardAs the dark, cold morning gives way to lightAnd the world shows its face dazzling in her nakednessSo the twigs and leaf-bare branchesBow to the passing danceOf old Jack Frost.His crystal breath on the earthAnd the corners of houses weep icicles of joyBut where is the Sun's warmth?Where is life?A small flower, delicate and pure whiteLooks to the earthAs if talking to the waiting green"Not yet" it seems to whisper"When I fall, then you can return".And she nods her headas the Lady passes byLeaving more flowers in Her wake. , "flower child" <zurumato wrote:>> does anyone here like to post poetry?> I would be supportive, > sometimes the rut> makes us forget about beauty. > > -anouk> > , peter VV <swpgh01@> wrote:> >> > that would be lyrical...........> > > > The Valley Vegan...........> > > > fraggle <EBbrewpunx@> wrote:> > or is that waxing?> > > > > > > > peter VV > > Jan 31, 2007 12:38 PM > > > > Re: (unknown) > > > > you are waning all poetic again?> > > > The Valley Vegan........> Peter H Inbox full of unwanted email? Get leading protection and 1GB storage with All New Mail. Peter H The all-new Mail goes wherever you go - free your email address from your Internet provider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Goodness knows where that came from, its horrible! definately not my cup of greebos. The Valley Vegan........*mona <ahnochirah wrote: When I write something that I feel has a spark of inspiration or a deep meaning, I often ask myself where it came from. Funny though, I've never asked myself that question when I've written something retarded like the poem below that I wrote for a friend's birthday card. I'm sure it comes from the same deep place; it just doesn't seem like it should to me. I dunno. Booger Birthday Cakeby *monaI baked a booger birthday cakeAnd making took all nightIt takes a lot of skill you knowTo flick a booger rightAll night a picking and a flickingUntil my nose grew soreI soon ran out of boogersSo I used the dog's next doorHis boogers aren't as sweet as mineAnd have a funny tasteI think because he licks his buttAnd then he licks his faceBut don't let that concern ya noneAs you celebrate your bashJust be prepared for a boogery tasteWith just a hint of ass> , "heartwerk" <jo.heartwork@> wrote:> >> > I always feel it is strange when people don't take credit for their > > own creativity. Why would it be some other entity taking you over, > > as though you are some vessel to be used? Own your talents, don't > > credit others with them.> > > > Jo> > > >>Peter H New Mail is the ultimate force in competitive emailing. Find out more at the Mail Championships. Plus: play games and win prizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Wow a Martin? geez wish I had a mummy like you! I was self taught too, I had a book of chords and off I went. spent many an hour listening to records and copying them. The only thing I wish I had done is learnt to read music.Been happily noodling now for over 30 years........ The Valley Vegan..............*mona <ahnochirah wrote: I think that's true about most folks being self taught. I never even wanted to learn the guitar; it was a challenge of sorts. My son wanted one for Christmas when he was 13 so I bought him a used one along with a CD and book about how to teach yourself (I couldn't afford lessons). He felt it was impossible but I insisted it could be done. I decided to prove it by teaching myself and when he saw "mom" could do it; he took another stab at it. It was a very happy moment this Christmas when he opened up his brand new Martin guitar (I always wanted to get him one). He plays beautifully, an amazing self taught young man of 20 now. He also plays the drums and is talking about teaching himself the banjo. I'm so glad I showed him instead of just telling him he could do it. He now has a hobby that brings him great joy and helps him unwind from life.*mona , peter VV <swpgh01 wrote:>> I think you will find that more people teach themselves, than have lessons.......> > The Valley Vegan..........> > flower child <zurumato wrote:> thanks, > you could share your songs here too!> > that is impressive, teaching your selve guitar.> -anouk > > , "*mona" <ahnochirah@> wrote:> >> > Beautiful anouk, simply beautiful!> > > > I've written poems before but I switched to songs after teaching > > myself how to play guitar. > > > > Thanks for sharing this,> > *mona > > > > > > > > > > > Peter H > > > > > Copy addresses and emails from any email account to Mail - quick, easy and free. Do it now...>Peter H Now you can scan emails quickly with a reading pane. Get the new Mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Yeah, I feel the same way ... *mona , peter VV <swpgh01 wrote: > > Wow a Martin? geez wish I had a mummy like you! > I was self taught too, I had a book of chords and off I went. spent many an hour listening to records and copying them. The only thing I wish I had done is learnt to read music. > Been happily noodling now for over 30 years........ > > The Valley Vegan.............. > *mona <ahnochirah wrote: > I think that's true about most folks being self taught. I never even > wanted to learn the guitar; it was a challenge of sorts. My son > wanted one for Christmas when he was 13 so I bought him a used one > along with a CD and book about how to teach yourself (I couldn't > afford lessons). He felt it was impossible but I insisted it could > be done. I decided to prove it by teaching myself and when he > saw " mom " could do it; he took another stab at it. > > It was a very happy moment this Christmas when he opened up his > brand new Martin guitar (I always wanted to get him one). He plays > beautifully, an amazing self taught young man of 20 now. He also > plays the drums and is talking about teaching himself the banjo. I'm > so glad I showed him instead of just telling him he could do it. He > now has a hobby that brings him great joy and helps him unwind from > life. > > *mona > > , peter VV <swpgh01@> wrote: > > > > I think you will find that more people teach themselves, than have > lessons....... > > > > The Valley Vegan.......... > > > > flower child <zurumato@> wrote: > > thanks, > > you could share your songs here too! > > > > that is impressive, teaching your selve guitar. > > -anouk > > > > , " *mona " <ahnochirah@> wrote: > > > > > > Beautiful anouk, simply beautiful! > > > > > > I've written poems before but I switched to songs after teaching > > > myself how to play guitar. > > > > > > Thanks for sharing this, > > > *mona > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Peter H > > > > > > > > > > Copy addresses and emails from any email account to Mail - > quick, easy and free. Do it now... > > Peter H > > > > > Now you can scan emails quickly with a reading pane. Get the new Mail. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Thanks Louise - I think you are right - cold turkey is definitely the only way for me I think - and hopefully if I try and switch to mainly raw vegan food it will help me with the cravings! I guess following a raw vegan diet for a bit will rule out the bar of Green and Black chocolate I just bought though LOL !! Mind you - I'll willing to give anything a go to get some more energy - my nails are always weak and brittle and my hair albeit long, has been thinning slightly on top for the past year or so - which is odd considering I do generally eat a relatively healthy diet - here's hoping cutting cheese out totally and increasing the raw food that I at least start to feel more energised! Alison On Behalf Of louisekinnard 10 May 2007 12:17 (unknown) I've been reading the posts about cheese and addiction etc. I've been vegan for 1 and half years now, I was gradually giving up cheese for about 3 years beforehand, I honestly think the best thing to do is go cold turkey on it, just stop eating it completely, it will be hard for a few weeks but then you just won't miss it, I don't think I could even eat it now, eugh! You'll feel so much better - healthier, fitter, better skin, strong nails etc!! Recent Activity a.. 4New Members Visit Your Group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 On 10 May 2007, at 21:39, Alison Goodyer wrote: > I guess following a raw vegan diet for a bit will rule > out the bar of Green and Black > chocolate I just bought though LOL !! There's some very good raw vegan chocolate on the market these days - a bit pricy though. Also it's probably a good idea to be a little skeptical about all the hype surrounding raw diets these days. For most people increasing their intake of raw foods is probably a good thing, but a 100% raw diet is obsessive and of no demonstrable benefit. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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