60 years on. Are you tired of it yet?

Budgie comments on Sep 1, 2020:

It is sad that nothing has really changed. I also look at these photos and wonder if I was a young adult back then which side of the fence would I have been on. Would I have had the courage to stand up to the institutional racism, to go against family and friends? It gets me thinking.

Just going for a walk...

Budgie comments on Sep 1, 2020:

I love trees and the structure of them in photos.

Landscapes — 1: On the Moralana Scenic Route, South Australia, 1987.

Budgie comments on Sep 1, 2020:

Good shots as always.

Handel , THEODORA (ANGELS EVER BRIGHT AND FAIR), loraine hunt lieberson [youtube.]

Budgie comments on Aug 31, 2020:

Such beautiful music

Handel, THEODORA (OH! THAT I ON WINGS COULD RISE), lorraine hunt lieberson [youtube.]

Budgie comments on Aug 31, 2020:

While not a fan of high pitched singing (it hurts) she has a good voice. Love Handel.

Hi all.

Budgie comments on Aug 31, 2020:

Did not need to play this one as I can hear it already. One of my fav bands and a fantastic song.

Dire Straits. - Heavy Fuel I love this one! [youtu.be]

Budgie comments on Aug 31, 2020:

Such a classic band.

Happy 75th birthday, Van Morrison In 1971, i heard his album for the first time.

Budgie comments on Aug 31, 2020:

He has such a recognisable voice. Great songs and great singer easy to hear why you were enchanted

Don't eat bats.

Budgie comments on Aug 31, 2020:

Our local fish and chip shop has a narrow placard up in front of their store. it read Calamari bat crumbed There were loads of comments someone took a photo and put it up on fb etc eventually they removed it but I think they left it up there for the attention myself.

Sun flower in neighbours garden. Difficult light as sun was only slightly to right of photo

Budgie comments on Aug 30, 2020:

I like the angle on the second one.

Gatos!!

Budgie comments on Aug 30, 2020:

Kitty Kong thanks to The Goodies for helping me with that concept.

Michael Jackson would ben 62 years old today! Here he is singing Blame it on the Boogie with the...

Budgie comments on Aug 30, 2020:

One of the few of his songs I liked. Could be the age I was when I first heard it.

This from my fundie sister .

Budgie comments on Aug 29, 2020:

Not sure what she is saying. Does she agree with the use of people for experimenting on or against the scientific community as a whole saying that they are experimenting on people and make their own decisions about it being right or wrong and should listen to god who I believe has never made a statement about science experimenting on people. Maybe it is late and my brain is failing to understand. I do know that there was much debate in the medical and scientific community about using the nazi data from their torture and murder of the Jewish people in the name of science. There actually does not seem to be a coherent argument in there.

Wife Takes Nonbeliever Husband to Court to Block His Medically Assisted Death | Val Wilde | Friendly...

Budgie comments on Aug 29, 2020:

He should divorce her, take half of everything, go to Switzerland and visit Dignitas. Problem solved she does not get any say in what he is doing. His body his life his choice.

The Police. - Spirits In The Material World. [youtu.be]

Budgie comments on Aug 28, 2020:

Spent a weekend camping and listening to The Police great time. Took 4 hours to drive out there and we played every cassette of them we owned.

Doggone it, wish I knew how to do it, just found a song that I'd like to share here but my computer ...

Budgie comments on Aug 28, 2020:

Was about to find and post it but everyone beat me to it. Dad used to play this often.

Some call it a weed but I love Honeysuckle! What a delicious smell.

Budgie comments on Aug 28, 2020:

The only honeysuckle I have ever smelt was from avon products in the 70's. Would love to smell the real thing.

And we don't bitch about it because we fully understand we're responsible for making life and death ...

Budgie comments on Aug 27, 2020:

Teachers are also held to a higher standard. We had a student (special ed unit) go ballistic throw things, get a knife and start cutting up things in the room. We had to call the police in. The up shot was that we were told we were doing things wrong our knives need to be locked away when not in use (the other students were using the cutlery in the drawer to make their lunches at the time) oh and why did he go ballistic because when he knocked at the door no one answered it (with in a minute) as they were helping the students making their lunches and so when someone opened the door he came in and went off. We were told we had done the wrong thing, when he came back to school and started physically pushing staff, throwing things at staff, pointing to staff and saying you're next we were told it was our fault for not dealing with him (he is in care and spends the weekend searching out cigarette butts to smoke and was angry because we did not let him go and find cigarette butts to smoke) when in care he is allowed to do whatever he wants. Because if they try to stop him he gets violent with them and they are not allowed to stop him. If we physically touched him he could charge us with assault but when he throws things and pushes staff we are told we have to deal with it and can not restrain him or respond to the assault we are getting.

Some of these are a bit out of focus but I thought she was really cool! Best I can tell (research) ...

Budgie comments on Aug 26, 2020:

Great shots especially if you are not fond of spiders, I quite like them.

[youtube.com] What Makes This Song Great?

Budgie comments on Aug 26, 2020:

The upbeat tone to it, the vocals, it is a great song.

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Budgie comments on Aug 25, 2020:

On FB someone put up a post about fetal cells being used and that it was an abomination that people were getting rich on the lives of babies. So I gave them a few facts, the mother does not get any money so it is only the pharma companies making money and they had the right to stand up for their principles and refuse to take any medication that were derived from fetal cells. Was told not to blame sick people who had no choice and that women should accept responsibility for having sex completely ignored the making a choice based on your principles. Same thing here don't have the vaccine if it offends your principles.

Hey everyone, here is a lovely piece of music! [youtube.com]

Budgie comments on Aug 25, 2020:

A great piece of music and well played I admire people who can play piano (any instrument really)

Just thought I’d bring this out from under wraps.

Budgie comments on Aug 25, 2020:

Small island I lived on had a "disco" every Saturday this song featured often. Loved dancing to it.

Fun playing with spider webs & dew this morning

Budgie comments on Aug 25, 2020:

Beautiful shots of the dew on the webs well done.

Red sky at morn...

Budgie comments on Aug 25, 2020:

Great colours.

Three photos : Afternoon in Florence...

Budgie comments on Aug 25, 2020:

Beautiful landscape shots the light in them is wonderful.

One of my dearest siblings messaged me with a post she had seen.

Budgie comments on Aug 23, 2020:

I find the evidence that this is false and then add it to the post, then I go to the person who posted it and find it on their page and put up the evidence there. Depending on how much time I have depends on how far back I track it and prove it false.

The Cure. - Just Like Heaven [youtu.be]

Budgie comments on Aug 22, 2020:

Great band. Love his voice. Wonder how much time they spent on hair and makeup?

So... I was digging thru some ancient photos and found a couple of nice ones... Enjoy

Budgie comments on Aug 21, 2020:

Love the orange rose great shots.

Pirate photo taken on my mom's private beach! legophotography

Budgie comments on Aug 21, 2020:

Thanks for the laugh how is he going to carry all of those chests, they are as big as him?

This is what I did for quarantine/unemployment 2020.

Budgie comments on Aug 21, 2020:

Great work Like the asymmetry of it.

Kiss - I Was Made For Lovin' You [youtube.com]

Budgie comments on Aug 21, 2020:

This song always makes me think of Mildura way back it was being played everywhere, I was visiting family friends and we would all end up down at the local game alley playing space invaders. I was useless at it. Then down to the river for fish and chips while debating if we could swim across it and how big the fish in it were.

Arvo part, SPIEGEL IM SPIEGEL ( Leonhard Roczek - Cello Herbert Schuch - Piano ) [youtube.

Budgie comments on Aug 21, 2020:

Love classical music and stringed instruments in particular. Thanks for the share.

Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight (Official Music Video) - YouTube

Budgie comments on Aug 21, 2020:

This one drops me right back to Uni.

My bedtime post tonight is Tony Bennet singing Stranger In Paradise.

Budgie comments on Aug 21, 2020:

My parents bought me a music box and this was the song it played. Lost it when some thugs broke in while I was at work and stole it along with my jewellery. Really pissed about the music box the jewellery can be replaced.

It’s 5.

Budgie comments on Aug 21, 2020:

Loved the drama in their songs the music vids that went with them. Great band.

I posted this a few days ago on FB on my personal page and a couple of groups.

Budgie comments on Aug 21, 2020:

Welcome, a friend is religious and when she asked me what I believed in I asked her why did I have to believe in anything? She said we all had to believe in something so I told her Science she did not believe me, any more than I can understand her belief in a skyfairy.

I'm new here, but I was excited to see this article published yesterday.

Budgie comments on Aug 18, 2020:

Love his work and his videos as well.

Trini Lopez died just the other day from Covid.

Budgie comments on Aug 14, 2020:

Sad to lose so many people to early to this bloody plague.

A trumper cover your eyes

Budgie comments on Aug 14, 2020:

Saw this elsewhere and the concept that it is photoshopped was raised. There is something strange about the colours near her shoulders and to be blunt no nipples.

Ya, thanks god!!

Budgie comments on Aug 14, 2020:

I think that would be my comment as well.

Priorities matter

Budgie comments on Aug 14, 2020:

Tacos yum but prefer mojitos to margaritas.

Perfect description

Budgie comments on Aug 14, 2020:

If I know you and am comfortable I can talk like crazy if I am uncomfortable I will not say a word.

Sorry, not sorry.

Budgie comments on Aug 14, 2020:

Is it wrong that my brain can not read that as it does not have enough Jim Beams or beams in it. I need it to go How much Beam could Jim Beam beam if Jim Beam could beam Beam. I know it is wrong but I need it for the flow of syllables.

Ok, let's have a little fun. I'm Lady Dusty Meatballs of Giant Tiger.

Budgie comments on Aug 14, 2020:

Lady (I have 9 hens and two roosters which to pick the choices are General Leia (my special one survived an eagle attack in which she lost a toe, is blind in one eye and old but still lays an egg everyday) Cheep, Doll, Debee, Snow, Munchin, Bee, Berry, Lacey and the boys are Boots and Bodhi (was going to be Bodacia but turned out to be a boy) Strepsils (I am fighting a cold) of Chemist Warehouse. I am going to go for Lady General Leia Stepsil of Chemist Warehouse

I am in a quandry and would like some opinions.

Budgie comments on Aug 7, 2020:

Donate to a charity of your choice was there something else she was interested in a musical society, animal welfare, we asked people to donate to Jelly Drops for my father instead of flowers, as he had cognitive decline and did not drink enough. A man in England was starting out a company to help get fluid into elderly people (a lolly looking object that was 99% water), it was up to people if they did. I never inquired. As to the funeral that is up to you I find wakes tend to be more lighthearted stories of the person but again it is your call as to how you feel about it.

Yeah, don't put it in our food.

Budgie comments on Aug 7, 2020:

There have been several pollies who got stung by this. http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/38005/National-MP-falls-victim-to-water-hoax http://checkplease.humorfeed.com/issues/0101/2004JuneDHMO.php

Do masks help stop the spread of the C19 virus?

Budgie comments on Aug 7, 2020:

This is about as simple as it gets about why masks help, they will not stop completely but will help.

Before I retire for the night.

Budgie comments on Aug 7, 2020:

He was a bit of an icon then went into politics and joined up with one of the big parties, sold out some of his passion and disappeared into a void. Great singer and great band. Full of passion when with the band.

Spencer Davis Group.

Budgie comments on Aug 7, 2020:

Thanks for sharing been a long time since I had heard it.

These photographs catch some of the memorable sunrises and sunsets I experienced whilst camping out ...

Budgie comments on Aug 7, 2020:

They are all stunning, I love the colours and the compositions. Beautiful landscapes.

Oops... didn't add pic before. Doh!

Budgie comments on Aug 7, 2020:

The sunset on the boats and water great photo.

One of the blooms on my Amaryllis belladonna was a double ! so I captured it for the horticultural ...

Budgie comments on Aug 7, 2020:

I love tiny snails, I found one on a lettuce and set up a fish tank for him with plants and fresh food some water and I misted it each day he lived for quite some time then one day his shell was empty no note nothing just gone while I was at work. So heartbroken.

Wasn't quite sure if I should post these or not as the photographic quality is not too good.

Budgie comments on Aug 7, 2020:

The last two birds are a cassowary and a jabiru. The first is a rose crowned fruit dove the other three I have not a clue. Great photos.

Good morning.

Budgie comments on Aug 7, 2020:

Nothing bad about Eric Clapton

WAVE - TOM VANSTIPHOUT Nice performance by Tom Vanstiphout, a Belgian musician who has made four ...

Budgie comments on Aug 7, 2020:

Chill music very soothing.

[youtube.com] Tina S Best of

Budgie comments on Aug 7, 2020:

I am in awe of the talented young people that are making their mark in this world.

Eagles - Hotel California LIVE 1977 - YouTube

Budgie comments on Aug 7, 2020:

This song reminds me of camping as a teenager, with a crappy little cassette player blasting it heart out and the few boys who could play guitar doing their best to play it for us while we sang it probably incorrectly as we had only listened to it. Great days/nights

Creedence Clearwater Revival - Have You Ever Seen The Rain (Official) - YouTube

Budgie comments on Aug 7, 2020:

I have loved this band since forever, so many great songs. I had them playing as I recovered from knee surgery and a nurse or two used to hang in my room listening with me.

I certainly would not have wanted to serve under this guy.

Budgie comments on Aug 7, 2020:

Not sure about military but I am a teacher part of our code of conduct states we must support the government of the day "7.1 Support to Government of the Day Employees shall provide full support to the Government of the day regardless of which political party or parties are in office. 7.3 Implementation of Government Policy Employees are also responsible for carrying out decisions and implementing programs promptly, conscientiously and with full regard to Government policy. In implementing programs, an employee’s own values should not supplant those explicit or implicit in Government policy. Obviously, it will be necessary both in providing advice and in implementing programs to exercise judgement as to which facts or courses of action are most relevant or important. Judgement must, however, always be exercised with due regard to legislative requirements, Government policy or a supervisor’s directions together with considerations of equity and efficiency." "9.2 Public Comment on Government Matters Except where required by law, or as authorised by the responsible Chief Executive Officer, an employee must not make public comment on Government matters in an official capacity. 9.3 Circumstances in which Public Comment is Inappropriate While employees, as members of the community, have the right to make public comment and enter into public debate on political and social issues, there are some circumstances in which public comment is inappropriate. These include: • The implication that the public comment, although made in a private capacity, is in some way seen to be an official comment of the Government or of the employee’s agency. • Where an employee is directly involved in advising on or directing the administration or implementation of Government policy and the public comment would compromise his or her ability to continue to do so in an efficient and professional manner. •Where public comment, regardless of the connection (or lack of connection) with an employee’s normal duties, amounts to criticism sufficiently strong or persistent to give rise to the public perception that the employee is not prepared to implement or administer the policies of the Government of the day as they relate to his or her duties." I would imagine there is something similar in the military code of ethics so what he did would be a violation of at least one of these. In my classroom if I talk about the government in a disparaging manner I can lose my job.

Not everyone has had the experience of seeing a Monitor lizard.

Budgie comments on Aug 4, 2020:

Lizards are loaded with salmonella and as I ask the students I teach have you ever seen one brush his teeth after eating rotten meat? The carry so many bacteria and don't fall ill from it. The victim dies from blood loss or just a massive dose of bacteria. Venomous lizards are rare but include the gila monster, mexican bearded lizard, and komodo dragon, I have not heard of a monitor being venomous.

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Budgie comments on Aug 4, 2020:

England has so many picturesque places. The photo of the exmill is very pretty.

Photos taken by me in Ingram, Texas. Part of the beautiful Texas Hill Country.

Budgie comments on Aug 4, 2020:

What is the significance of the stone henge?

I haven't posted any pictures for a while.

Budgie comments on Aug 4, 2020:

Love the one of Poco, getting the reflection and the sun on his/her fur. Very thoughtful introspective shot. Love the kooky neighbours.

Some assistance please.

Budgie comments on Aug 4, 2020:

I guess it give people some insight into the person ie are you a tv in the bedroom person or not and some people find others eating in bed gross. I know when I was in hospital I refused to eat in bed. My breakfast would be brought in and I would call for a nurse to help me get to the chair (knee surgery so unsteady and had to have a nurse with me) The one time I ate in bed in the hospital I had food crumbs in the bed when they came to help me to my shower I hated it.

One of my longtime hobbies is proving very valuable in this time of extreme isolation .

Budgie comments on Aug 3, 2020:

Great job my grandfather used to tumble rocks and when we went on holidays he always gave us some. When I was quite young I used to bring him rocks to tumble and he would have to explain to me why he could not. (Too small, too fragile etc)

some old drawings

Budgie comments on Aug 3, 2020:

I really like the shoes.

Some old photos from Chincoteague National Wildlie Refuge.

Budgie comments on Aug 3, 2020:

Great colours in the photos, love the ones of the foals.

Last nights sunset on the hottest day so far this year.

Budgie comments on Aug 3, 2020:

That is the glow we see when there is a bushfire close. It is an awesome sunset and you have the reflections on the cars to amplify it but my brain screams fire at me. All depends on what we grow up with.

Local flora growing through fence. NOLA

Budgie comments on Aug 3, 2020:

The red against the green is great.

Some beauties from my walk yesterday.

Budgie comments on Aug 3, 2020:

Great colours and detail. You really must stop gluing bees onto the flowers ;) Glad they stay there long enough for you to get the shot.

We had some crazy weather and near misses today with on and off rain and thunderstorms

Budgie comments on Aug 3, 2020:

The second photo would be my favourtie. Great rainbow, I love storms and clouds.

Some of the plants in the grounds of Irwin Zoo QLD .

Budgie comments on Aug 3, 2020:

Love the colours and the angles you chose to shoot from. Beautiful pictures.

New stepmother.

Budgie comments on Aug 3, 2020:

What a horrendous upbringing they had and never got past it turned into horrendous people she looks like a street walker. Respect for street walkers trying to survive but seriously that is the look you want to go for.

They don't deserve you.

Budgie comments on Aug 3, 2020:

Knew of a guide dog that did not pass finals as it loved balls far too much. Became a demo dog for talks at schools but schools had to make sure no one walked past with a ball. It would take off for them to get the ball. Gavel (if that is the pupper's name) can come live with me.

Future Islands: For Sure.

Budgie comments on Aug 3, 2020:

Reminds me of another band but can not place it right now. Great song thanks for sharing it.

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Budgie comments on Aug 3, 2020:

Good beat and style. We all need some uplift every now and again.

The British Invasion Era The Dave Clark Five Glad all over [youtu.be]

Budgie comments on Aug 3, 2020:

I remember this being played at school discos and bopping along to it. Memories of happier easier times.

Supertramp. - The Crime Of The Century, live audio from Pavilion de Paris in 1979. [youtu.be]

Budgie comments on Aug 3, 2020:

Supertramp another band that can do no wrong.

Howdy y'all.

Budgie comments on Aug 2, 2020:

So hard different things at different times but maybe being thoughtful and doing something you do not have to do just to make the other person feel special. ie a boyfriend wrote me a poem (terrible poem very corny) just to show how he felt, that was romantic, I came home from work, tired and stressed, a boyfriend made me a cup of tea and gave me a foot massage that was romantic. Bunches of flowers are nice, but good manners and empathy mean more.

Breaking news.

Budgie comments on Aug 2, 2020:

Groan, funny but groan.

Idiot... 😂

Budgie comments on Aug 2, 2020:

Just gobsmacked

I just bought property in Tassie and have had my travel pass to there rejected 4 times, 5 being ...

Budgie comments on Aug 2, 2020:

Can not agree with you on that one. If this greedy bastard gets his way then the NT will not be able to close down its borders. We had no community spread and most of us continued on. Schools were still open, bars and restaurants were closed and family gatherings were not allowed, hospitals and aged care facilities severely restricted or stopped visits. People pretty much did the right thing. When a few idiots broke their quarantine it became mandatory at your cost in a hotel or Corona Springs (the old Howard Springs camp for Impex workers which was fenced and could be isolated from all but a few workers) Being a Territory not a state we could have had the federal government come in and wreck everything for us. Thankfully our Chief Minister (and I generally do not have nice things to say about politicians) made the hard decisions early and we are now getting back to normal. HOWEVER, we have had Victorians come in lying and breaking quarantine, I now self isolate more than I did before, I only go out if I have to. We have a vulnerable population in our indigenous peoples as many have medical issues, their communities shut down with only those that absolutely had to going in and out. One of them who controls a wilderness area are threatening to shut it down if the local airport opens as they will not be able to quarantine people. Palmer is just annoyed someone told him no and is throwing a tantrum. He could have had his meeting via skype or zoom this is just grandstanding and shows how little he cares for people in general.

We have certain standards that must be obeyed ...[agnostic.com]

Budgie comments on Aug 2, 2020:

Most dogs are better then most people.

Greatest country in the world.

Budgie comments on Aug 2, 2020:

America is a sad place at present. I feel for all of those trying to do the right thing and those being affected by the actions of others. Also worried that our morally corrupt politicians are going to do the same thing.

I just love this.....

Budgie comments on Aug 2, 2020:

I wish I knew some so I could ask them.

"The Zombie Stomp" by the Del-Airs from "Horror of Party Beach" to commemorate our zombie viral ...

Budgie comments on Aug 2, 2020:

Love the "Surf Music" from this era. I watched as many of the movies from the era that I could.

Total Coehlo "I Eat Cannibals".

Budgie comments on Aug 2, 2020:

So 80's I have not heard it in years.

Still looking for apocalyptic zombie virus music videos. Guess I can settle on this one.[youtu.be]

Budgie comments on Aug 2, 2020:

Never heard of them before thanks for sharing

Just finished some shelter in place reading, "Neon Angel: Memoir of a Runaway" by Cherie Curie.

Budgie comments on Aug 2, 2020:

I remember being completely shocked when I saw this, raised a lot of thought in the mind of a young teenager, (had no idea of the other meaning of cherry at the time to me it was a fruit I got to eat at xmas time)

Double-Shot of Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo'ole, on what would've been his 61st Birthday.

Budgie comments on Aug 2, 2020:

Even though I am now crying like crazy thank you for sharing this amazing voice.

This is about how I’m feeling these days.

Budgie comments on Jul 31, 2020:

I know the feeling.

Happy Thursday Everyone! Today's question comes from our @Hastur - thanks, Alex! I'd have to say...

Budgie comments on Jul 30, 2020:

Pass up a chance to do something.

Landscapes — 1: West of Wolf Creek Pass, Colorado, USA, 1972.

Budgie comments on Jul 30, 2020:

I love the cottages in number two they remind me of my brother's train set as children. Melbourne is a beautiful city, not able to go there at the moment, and not sure when I am going to travel again hope you are keeping safe.

Oh thank god!!

Budgie comments on Jul 30, 2020:

At work a woman was talking about her teenage daughter, "She got interesting in religion once and we had to take her to church every Sunday but thank god that didn't last for long." I cracked up laughing and had to explain to her what was so funny. They were not a religious family but wanted to support their daughter so took her to church.

Happy Friday, Everyone! When you're shopping for a hotel, what do you find is most important?

Budgie comments on Jul 26, 2020:

location, in relation to public transport and what I am going to be doing while there, also ease to get to and from my transport to the place (generally plane but sometimes train) I have places in Melbourne and the Gold Coast that I hope are still there when I get to go travelling again. cleanliness and cost followed by places to buy meals. I don't need anything fancy or huge I am mainly looking for somewhere to store my gear and safe to sleep in. Don't need room service etc just basic housekeeping I tell them to leave the sheets and towels until I leave (many of our hotels have this option) But it is nice to come back to a made bed each day.

Good afternoon everyone! What's your favourite mixed drink?

Budgie comments on Jul 26, 2020:

Vodka mudshakes (just like a chocolate milkshake only alcoholic) bundy red and coke, swamp water (pineapple and orange juice (with pulp) add midori, vodka, blue curacao, goes an interesting green colour, freeze (well try to) and you have a swamp slushie.

The Doors - The WASP (Texas Radio & the Big Beat) (New Steteo Mix) [youtu.be]

Budgie comments on Jul 25, 2020:

Not drunk enough to listen to this at the moment but love their work.

Oooooo they were so fast! I so want to get some flight shots but dang, one second they are turning ...

Budgie comments on Jul 25, 2020:

It would buzz me out to bee able to capture these critters.

Recent pics.

Budgie comments on Jul 25, 2020:

1 and 4 are great, the detail in the close ups of the cacti are awesome. Not a fan of cacti got caught on a spikey plant we had in the yard as a kid and then met up with some bouganvillia as an adult if it has thorns I tend to avoid it, apart from roses.