The White Stripes - Seven Nation Army [youtube.com]

Budgie comments on May 24, 2020:

I love the drums in this.

We had a discussion in the Classic Crossover group a night or two ago, when Rossy posted a Goth ...

Budgie comments on May 24, 2020:

Great voice, the music has an operatic feel to it. Modern Opera?

A bit of Santana... [youtu.be]

Budgie comments on May 25, 2020:

Santana is one of my favourites. I got to see him in concert and loved every second of it. His music is just beautiful.

Flutterbys

Budgie comments on May 25, 2020:

Great shots, and I love the fact you call them flutterbys I do and people look weirdly at me.

AL Pastor Puts Up Sign Saying “Black Folks Need to Stay Out of White Churches” | Beth ...

Budgie comments on May 25, 2020:

Maybe if he had commented about mega churches rather than use race I know that it is the main problem but it seems to be drawing the wrong attention to the issue. Provide examples of where their tithing will go and how much they will be expected to tithe, I mean that is the reason for the church to raise money for the church (or its actual leader)

Time for bed again and tonight I’m posting a song by a singer who made a comeback just a couple of...

Budgie comments on May 27, 2020:

When I first heard his voice it seemed so wrong for his face and body, but I loved it, such timbre and depth and it just gets better the more you hear it.

Social Distortion - Ball And Chain [youtube.com]

Budgie comments on May 27, 2020:

Thanks for sharing. Also a sign of the times, I read the name as Social Distancing.

Got a laugh out of this.

Budgie comments on May 28, 2020:

Am I the only one that read it as Goth Clowns only at first, maybe the picture put it into my head but I had to look carefully to see what it really said.

fingering ...[agnostic.com]

Budgie comments on May 29, 2020:

I so snorted when I read this.

I'm sure this has been shared before. But, too funny couldn't resist!

Budgie comments on May 29, 2020:

Giiiirrrrrrllllll Power!

My thoughts this week through Tracey Chapman's song - Talking about a Revolution [youtu.be]

Budgie comments on Jun 2, 2020:

I love her songs and what is happening in America is scary and I feel for all those that are caught in the middle, standing strong and being kicked/killed or maimed by the corrupt.

I have odd moments; sometimes whole days that are a little off: Here is Hank Locklin Send me the...

Budgie comments on Jun 2, 2020:

My Dad had a record that was country and western, the cover was a bunch on faces in little ovals, this was one of the songs, I remember listening to it as a child and matching the singers pictures to the song. Don't know if he was the one singing on the record I will have to try and find it.

The message we need right now. HOLOPEVE

Budgie comments on Jun 2, 2020:

I always read those sorts of signs like that.

Young at heart.

Budgie comments on Jun 2, 2020:

Some people are not going to get much older. :} If she catches him doing that.

Ted Mulry Gang - Jump In My Car [youtube.com]

Budgie comments on Jun 2, 2020:

A great Australian Band. I spent many a disco in my youth dancing to this song.

Jackson Browne - Running On Empty [youtube.com]

Budgie comments on Jun 2, 2020:

Great singer and a great song.

The Tornados - Telstar [youtube.com]

Budgie comments on Jun 2, 2020:

A very iconic song. It was unlike anything I had heard when it reached Gove in the NT (the small isolated mining town I grew up in.)

I was getting dinner ready, my brother had Blacklist playing (we share a rural block it is easier ...

Budgie comments on Jun 2, 2020:

Just been on a Maxine Nightingale binge on youtube, some great songs there from her.

The Buffalo Springfield - For What It's Worth [youtube.com]

Budgie comments on Jun 5, 2020:

Blocked in Australia. So I looked it up, I love this song.

The Police. - Wrapped Around Your Finger. [youtu.be]

Budgie comments on Jun 5, 2020:

Spent a weekend camping and listening to The Police (among others) traveling in the car there and back was all Police, now I have them firmly linked to 4wd roads, sand, salt and camping. I can see the dune we had trouble cresting, feel the seat covers on the car and see the interior of the car clearly. Music links things for me.

ZZ Top - Just Got Paid [youtube.com]

Budgie comments on Jun 5, 2020:

Great band great songs.

Talking Heads - And She Was [youtube.com]

Budgie comments on Jun 5, 2020:

An amazing band love all of their songs.

Kid Creole & The Coconuts - Stool Pigeon [youtube.com]

Budgie comments on Jun 5, 2020:

Never heard of them before thanks for the share love the music style.

Sadly Steve Priest died today A fitting tribute. Love the green collar!!!! [m.youtube.com]

Budgie comments on Jun 5, 2020:

Sad to hear, he brought some people to Darwin and performed Sweet songs. I think he mentioned he had battled cancer so if my memory is correct then it might have been a recurrence or complications of.

THE GIRL FROM IPANEMA - ARPI PETROSYAN : A famous Antônio Carlos Jobim song by this new wonder ...

Budgie comments on Jun 5, 2020:

While this is a great song I have forever linked it to lift music. I think it played in a lift and my parents started singing it and laughed so now I think of this as lift music.

Dancing In The Moonlight (Johnny Lectro Remix) [youtu.be]

Budgie comments on Jun 5, 2020:

Love this cover thanks for sharing and brightening my Friday night.

I took a drive with a friend over to the west side of Kauai yesterday, the farthest I've been away ...

Budgie comments on Jun 5, 2020:

Great colours and contrasts stunning scenery.

I've been doing StayHome since early March, and heartily tired of it.

Budgie comments on Jun 5, 2020:

I love the tree sticking up by itself and the contrast to the sea behind it. Great shot.

One year ago today in Stresa, Italy.

Budgie comments on Jun 5, 2020:

Love the shots of the flowers and the street light.

Hint of Summer

Budgie comments on Jun 5, 2020:

Is the water really that blue? I love the colours in this one. The clouds are great.

How many get this ?

Budgie comments on Jun 7, 2020:

Never watched the show but I know the reference.

Going to need a shitload

Budgie comments on Jun 7, 2020:

I think we are going to need more than just sage I think.

Why not try to blend in?[agnostic.com]

Budgie comments on Jun 7, 2020:

Never buy a teddy the same colour as your cat. You could lose your cat. Great hiding.

Lets do that

Budgie comments on Jun 7, 2020:

Well he just held a bible in front of a church so he should be good with it. I mean being a believer and all.

Hare-brained criticism ...[agnostic.com]

Budgie comments on Jun 7, 2020:

It is such a cute bunny I would listen to it. Bunny is wise, Bunny is good.

Satire is funny

Budgie comments on Jun 7, 2020:

I always feel for retail workers who have to put up with rubbish from customers.

I took a drive with a friend over to the west side of Kauai yesterday, the farthest I've been away ...

Budgie comments on Jun 7, 2020:

Stunning landscapes. I would love to get over there one day to see it all.

Landscapes — 1: Murlough Bay, Northern Ireland, 1970.

Budgie comments on Jun 7, 2020:

I really like your landscapes.

Three years ago today, we were at Lake Bled, Slovenia.

Budgie comments on Jun 7, 2020:

Great shots, love the one with the statue, and the framing of the one with the trees in the foreground. The flowers are stunning and the birds are scene stealers so cute.

Does a ovo-vegetarian believe in abortion? hmmmm

Budgie comments on Jun 7, 2020:

The two are completely different issues. I eat eggs, they come from my chickens who roam freely and are taken to a vet if they get ill and all have their own names. Chickens produce eggs even if they are not with a rooster so many eggs are unfertilized. I do not eat eggs when I eat out as they would have come from a battery hen and I oppose that. As far as abortion goes I want women to have access to safe and legal abortions but it is up to each individual person to decide for themselves what they want to do in any situation. I actually joke with people when they say "But you eat eggs that I am not okay with murder but I am fine with abortion." So this ovo-vegetarian agrees with women having access to safe and legal abortions.

I'm from the Buckle on the Bible belt.

Budgie comments on Jun 7, 2020:

G'KAR !!!!!!!!!!!!! I love that show. Been rewatching it lately.

Cat Stevens its a wild world

Budgie comments on Jun 7, 2020:

A great song. Always makes me think of a parent when their child is about to set off on their own into the adult world.

John Lennon Imagine

Budgie comments on Jun 7, 2020:

Hard to imagine a better world at present there is just so much going on. Not much of it good.

Think we all need a reminder in these times [youtube.com]

Budgie comments on Jun 7, 2020:

I definitely need a reminder at present. I am hoping things get better soon but am feeling worn down with the world at present.

Everly Brothers - All I Have To Do Is Dream [youtube.com]

Budgie comments on Jun 7, 2020:

A sweet song their voices are lovely to listen to.

TAKE THE A TRAIN - BBC BIG BAND ORCHESTRA .

Budgie comments on Jun 7, 2020:

Love it grew up listening to music like this from my father.

The BunkerBitch came out for a "victory parade" today so the crowds all went to see him to express ...

Budgie comments on Jun 7, 2020:

Good on them.

What can I say - I 💘 🌹 and the blackberries are getting close.... yummy yummy

Budgie comments on Jun 7, 2020:

Great shot with the rose. Love eating berries off the tree/bush/vine/whatever they grow on.

The McCoys reminded me of the British equivalents: early boy band: Here are the dave Clark Five ...

Budgie comments on Jun 10, 2020:

I had only ever heard this they have such a cheeky smiles.

Leisure cat🤔.

Budgie comments on Jun 10, 2020:

I am more worried about what is being scanned...

Your groaner for the day...

Budgie comments on Jun 11, 2020:

Love the comment, poor little roomba

Wayne Fontana and The Mindbenders ...from way back in 1965. - The Game Of Love. [youtu.be]

Budgie comments on Jun 12, 2020:

I love the harmonies in this.

It is Reg Presley's birthday.

Budgie comments on Jun 14, 2020:

I love this song but everytime I hear it I hear and see The Goodies' version of it. I am so warped.

This is a very interesting question, asking for a friend

Budgie comments on Jun 14, 2020:

I'm fine, or any short sentence with fine in it. Also nothing.

Four years ago today in New York City.

Budgie comments on Jun 14, 2020:

The lines in the first are interesting and the statue on the bench is lovely I like the colours of the last two and the areas you chose to photograph.

Tonight's viewing enjoyment. Love ladybugs & roses

Budgie comments on Jun 14, 2020:

Love the ladybeetles.

Four years ago today in London, England.

Budgie comments on Jun 14, 2020:

The bus window is great.

Kirk Whalum [youtu.be]

Budgie comments on Jun 15, 2020:

Nice thanks for sharing it.

LITTLE THINGS MEAN A LOT - KITTY KALLEN .

Budgie comments on Jun 15, 2020:

I still love listening to this kind of music, reminds me of my parents. I can almost hear my Dad singing along to them.

One of my favorite Led Zeppelin songs, performed here by Sheryl Crow live in 1993.

Budgie comments on Jun 15, 2020:

Well at least now I know what I am doing wrong in attracting a man I am not playing an acordian I am not even wearing one better hurry up and find one. She is a great singer like this cover.

Made the effort to get up early for the sunrise at about 4:45 this morning.

Budgie comments on Jun 16, 2020:

I like the openess that some landscapes show. These feel free and calm well done.

Three years ago today in and near Stresa, Italy.

Budgie comments on Jun 16, 2020:

I like number 5 with the plant looking like they are reclaiming the building.

Spelling is important

Budgie comments on Jun 19, 2020:

But but but ... well it has been so long since anyone has been interested in my pubic area that I don't think this is a problem.

Big oops lol

Budgie comments on Jun 22, 2020:

That has got to be embarrassing and painful, even with the face shield that stuff is going to get to you.

The demise of Mike, then Murray: a lesson takes a sharp turn to horror.

Budgie comments on Jun 22, 2020:

Saw this a while ago it is still funny, starts by teaching the meaning and then gets silly but awesome silly.

Going out for a Sunday stroll....

Budgie comments on Jun 22, 2020:

They actually entered the church not just had a photo opportunity outside of it.

Looks can be deceiving ... [agnostic.com]

Budgie comments on Jun 28, 2020:

Given that the ass does not interest me in the least I still read the sentence incorrectly as most of us when reading do not read each word we read words longer than 3 letters and fill in the rest. So I read it as what if I told you the same way that poeple will raed words corrctly even if they are not speled corrctly as long as the first and last letters are correct.

Get off the recliner..... [youtu.be]

Budgie comments on Jun 28, 2020:

Been a while since I have heard them. Great band, great music, love the sound of a bass grew up listening to one so a very familiar and comforting sound.

Window In The Skies. - U2. How many musical icons can you name? [youtu.be]

Budgie comments on Jun 28, 2020:

I think I could name 28 of them.

Two related shots.

Budgie comments on Jun 28, 2020:

Love the black and white one.

Moon over Motown University Foods Parking lot. 9:45 pm.

Budgie comments on Jun 28, 2020:

All of the contrasting colours in this shot. So many things to notice I could spend ages looking at it.

A Photography competition in case anyone would like to enter - [life-framer.com]

Budgie comments on Jun 28, 2020:

Thanks for the share don't think mine are ready for this level of scrutiny just yet.

How many times a day do you receive a comment from someone that starts with "I know you don't ...

Budgie comments on Jul 1, 2020:

Doesn't tend to happen to me. I even once sat by myself (my father was in a brass band I had given him a lift in to a performance and was having a cuppa while I waited) as I could see some nutter trying to work the crowd but I must have been too scary and giving off the "Come on make my day vibe." He never came over to my area, I even had a spare chair for him to sit on noticed that he was going after the young Asian women who were by themselves. Coward.

Happy birthday, Buddy Rich.

Budgie comments on Jul 1, 2020:

ANIMAL! ANIMAL! ANIMAL! I love ANIMAL!

Crosby, Stills & Nash - Southern Cross [youtube.com]

Budgie comments on Jul 2, 2020:

Great band lovely songs. Thanks.

[youtu.be] Cream - Badge

Budgie comments on Jul 2, 2020:

Awesome group love all of their songs. At uni I would sit at the railway station and across from it there was a sleazy hotel, that made me think of the Cream song White Room.

Probably not many are a fan of this song, but I have to play it today: Elmer's Tune, by Benny ...

Budgie comments on Jul 2, 2020:

Great to have memories that are linked to things and a catchy tune as well.

So I have started to follow the CSIRO Healthy Gut Diet, having to adapt recipes as they are mainly ...

Budgie comments on Jul 4, 2020:

https://www.csiro.au/en/Research/Health/CSIRO-diets/Diet-and-recipe-books/CSIRO-Healthy-Gut-Diet

[youtu.be] I Want You (She's so heavy) - The Beatles

Budgie comments on Jul 4, 2020:

I remember sitting in dark rooms listening to this album, this song is a favourite.

I just love this performance of Coldplay’s Viva La Vida by my favourite classical violinist David...

Budgie comments on Jul 4, 2020:

I love rock set to classical it brings a whole new experience to the song. Also seeing their enjoyment of their work.

My kid's school held a zoom meeting last night.

Budgie comments on Jul 4, 2020:

You are not being paranoid you are thinking about your children and the risks they could be exposed to. I would ask about handwashing. I am a teacher but my area never had community spread (NT in Australia) so our risks were less and our school never shut down but we did the following. Hand sanitizer or hand washing as they came into the class, assigned desks no shifting around and spaced as far away from each other as possible. No contact sports no using the gym equipment unless it could be wiped down between each person (size of class and age of students relevant here). The school employed extra cleaners during the day who went around after each break to wipe down drink fountains (which were only to be used to fill student's own water bottles) seating and toilets. We don't have the same meals as you do our students bring their own from home. Basic hygiene practices for utensils, trays, plates, wearing gloves, masks and hairnets. Maybe the kitchen staff can set up the trays with utensils, plates etc so the students take a tray with everything on it. Or change the food to prepacked food ie sandwiches, or in reusable/recyclable containers with a spoon/fork attached, (send in your own utensils for the students to use, take home and wash) Thinking back to scouts where we had our own kit and were responsible for cleaning it and packing it back up. Spacing out the students even having different times for different grades, we staggered our canteen where children line up to buy foods so that different year levels were going at different times to collect or buy their food. We did a lot of education with the students on why the precautions were necessary and how it can help prevent the spread of the disease and by how much (I teach special ed students and even they got the idea and if someone touched their face they were told by the other students to go and wash their face) With the masks get creative and use favourite characters from books, TV or movies to decorate see if the teachers can come up with some kind of award for students who do the best at wearing their masks. Also how the mask is attached using the ears does become a problem. Social distancing is hard especially the younger the students but maybe the school could come up with some activities in the playground ie hopscotch, elastics, skipping that students can play together but still keep some distance. Our seating in the yard was rearranged to keep students in groups but socially distant where possible. It is never going to be 100% but it will all help. There is also some beginning research into why children are less likely to get the disease or be as ill. If that helps you be reassured. ...

'Children of a Lesser God' Not a rose, peony or tulip in the bunch.

Budgie comments on Jul 4, 2020:

Love the branches on the bricks, great shots. Lots of places to find interesting angles, colours, shapes etc to photograph.

More bee butts 😊❤

Budgie comments on Jul 4, 2020:

Love the theme of Bee Butts. Great shots of a busy little insect I think if I tried they would just be blurred.

Double Delight - probably my favorite rose, it smells absolutely delightful

Budgie comments on Jul 6, 2020:

Love the water droplets on the petals. I like trying to take photos of roses. Love the smell as well.

Rock Me Amadeus. - Falco & Opus ...live in Graz, Austria 1985. [youtu.be]

Budgie comments on Jul 7, 2020:

I remember when this came out. It would get played in the nightclubs. We all waved an arm in the air while bobbing up and down. Don't ask me why I have no idea. Something like what happens at about the 3 min mark in this clip.

Good morning all.

Budgie comments on Jul 7, 2020:

Always liked their work.

If you ever wonder how new words come about I can for sure say kids can be inventive.

Budgie comments on Jul 7, 2020:

We were playing Trivial Pursuit, Mum got a question (lost in time no idea what it was) her answer (wrong) was going to be "Come with me to the Casbah were we shall dine on smorgasboard sausages." (should I add we had all been drinking?) Instead what came out was "Come with me to the Casbah where we shall dine on spazbogpherofogus." (we have had to guess at the spelling) it became a great answer when you did not know the answer and we have called our house spazbogpherofogus.

Who says classical music doesn't have an effect on children?

Budgie comments on Jul 7, 2020:

Strange I use Mozart to help my class calm down, had one boy who I taught for one lesson after recess (loaded up on recess and running around) he would come in calm down and sit with his foot keeping the beat. Next lesson back in his room he started to run amuck again.

Road signs of the world.

Budgie comments on Jul 8, 2020:

The best one I saw was in England it read Slow Ducks, I know what they meant but by brain imagined ducks waddling really slowly.

Lights: late afternoon in Miami...

Budgie comments on Jul 8, 2020:

Great cloud formations, good colours as well.

STRANGER ON THE SHORE - ACKER BILK A sweet instrumental our parents loved,from English clarinetist ...

Budgie comments on Jul 9, 2020:

My parents played him a lot as well, I love his music.

Two here .

Budgie comments on Jul 9, 2020:

Love it great use of wordage now I am off to get the hearing back in my left eye.

WE'RE ALL SEEKING SOME COMFORT ....[agnostic.com]

Budgie comments on Jul 9, 2020:

Maybe she is feeling cold. So cute I love snuggle dogs. My two slept on my bed one at my hip and one at my knees. If I rolled over I had one in the small of my back and one in the crook of my knees. Miss by snuggle pups.

Good morning.

Budgie comments on Jul 9, 2020:

Smooth song love the beat to it and her voice.

Small shy friends

Budgie comments on Jul 9, 2020:

I am working on my ability to photograph small with the lenses I currently own. Yours are great.

I love everything about this! The song, the dancing, the outfits! Cheery song for today.

Budgie comments on Jul 9, 2020:

Not available to me either

Let me get this straight: they wanted to change their name because of its racist meaning, but then ...

Budgie comments on Jul 9, 2020:

Many years ago in Australia there was a clothing company called Harry Potter, out came a book, somehow it came to rowlings attention that this tiny clothing company existed, she sued them to make them stop using the name (they were using it first) they lost basically as they could not afford the lawyers while she could. This goes on all the time the wealthy walk all over the less wealthy because they can.

Rain-soaked hibiscus.

Budgie comments on Jul 10, 2020:

Hibiscus are a lovely flower and the colour of this one is so vibrant. The water droplets really set it all off. Great shot.

Florida 🌊

Budgie comments on Jul 10, 2020:

I love the colours and the sea foam wish I could be at the beach at the moment.

Knaresborough in Yorkshire UK.

Budgie comments on Jul 10, 2020:

Great photos, I love picturesque towns and the UK has a lot of them.