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shadowkat1. In 1504 Michelangelo’s statue of David was unveiled in Florence. Have you ever seen the original or a copy of it?
No. But, I've seen copies.
2. Do you know how to use a sewing machine? Do you own one?
Not really. I tried to learn once, it didn't take. So no on both counts.
3. In 1909 the German astronomer Max Wolf rediscovered Halley's comet - have you ever seen a comet?
Yes. Or I think so? But I don't really remember when or where? I just know I saw the shooting thing across the night sky sometime in the 20th Century? Then again, maybe I just dreamed it or remember a picture of it?
4. Today is European Migraine Day of Action to raise awareness - have you ever had a migraine?
Yes. Still have them. Had one on Saturday, headache medication (ibuprofin/tynenol/caffeine basically what is in excedrin) helped get rid of it. The worst are vertigo headaches - which my doctors call migraines. I call them sinus headaches from hell.
5. Do you own a desktop computer or do you use a laptop or a tablet?
I use a laptop and tablet. Have a desktop at work. No space for one at home.
6. Francis Scott Key wrote the poem "Defence of Fort M’Henry" in 1814. It was later known as "The Star-Spangled Banner” - do you know all the words?
No, I can't remember the words to any song - it's not just the star spangled banner. Although I can remember bits and pieces out of order here and there, which is true of most songs. It's among the reasons - I don't sing.
Example? "Oh say can you see...(something something).." and "Our flag was still there...(something something)..." and "our banner yet wave (something something).."
Marseilles is easier to remember frankly, and I'm bad at that one.
7. Penicillin was discovered today in 1928 by Alexander Fleming - have you ever had to take it?
Yes.
8. In 1953 the first cinemascope film was shown - The Robe starring Richard Burton. Do you prefer to see a movie at home or on the big screen (does it depend on the type of movie)?
At home, unless it is a movie that has to be seen on a big screen, which is kind of rare now. Last one I saw was Oppenheimer.
9. What is the worst smell you’ve ever smelled?
I don't know. Rotting food or a dead mouse? Dead things or rotting things are by far the worst. The dead mouse smell made me gag.
10. Have you ever tried wearing contact lenses?
I am wearing them now? Been wearing them since roughly 1983/84. Much easier than wearing glasses - I tend to get headaches or vertigo wearing glasses while walking anywhere - no depth perception.
11. It’s Talk Like a Pirate Day! Have you read Robert Louis Stephenson’s Treasure Island?
No. Have seen various adaptations and read the play. Stephenson is a pain to read.
No. But, I've seen copies.
2. Do you know how to use a sewing machine? Do you own one?
Not really. I tried to learn once, it didn't take. So no on both counts.
3. In 1909 the German astronomer Max Wolf rediscovered Halley's comet - have you ever seen a comet?
Yes. Or I think so? But I don't really remember when or where? I just know I saw the shooting thing across the night sky sometime in the 20th Century? Then again, maybe I just dreamed it or remember a picture of it?
4. Today is European Migraine Day of Action to raise awareness - have you ever had a migraine?
Yes. Still have them. Had one on Saturday, headache medication (ibuprofin/tynenol/caffeine basically what is in excedrin) helped get rid of it. The worst are vertigo headaches - which my doctors call migraines. I call them sinus headaches from hell.
5. Do you own a desktop computer or do you use a laptop or a tablet?
I use a laptop and tablet. Have a desktop at work. No space for one at home.
6. Francis Scott Key wrote the poem "Defence of Fort M’Henry" in 1814. It was later known as "The Star-Spangled Banner” - do you know all the words?
No, I can't remember the words to any song - it's not just the star spangled banner. Although I can remember bits and pieces out of order here and there, which is true of most songs. It's among the reasons - I don't sing.
Example? "Oh say can you see...(something something).." and "Our flag was still there...(something something)..." and "our banner yet wave (something something).."
Marseilles is easier to remember frankly, and I'm bad at that one.
7. Penicillin was discovered today in 1928 by Alexander Fleming - have you ever had to take it?
Yes.
8. In 1953 the first cinemascope film was shown - The Robe starring Richard Burton. Do you prefer to see a movie at home or on the big screen (does it depend on the type of movie)?
At home, unless it is a movie that has to be seen on a big screen, which is kind of rare now. Last one I saw was Oppenheimer.
9. What is the worst smell you’ve ever smelled?
I don't know. Rotting food or a dead mouse? Dead things or rotting things are by far the worst. The dead mouse smell made me gag.
10. Have you ever tried wearing contact lenses?
I am wearing them now? Been wearing them since roughly 1983/84. Much easier than wearing glasses - I tend to get headaches or vertigo wearing glasses while walking anywhere - no depth perception.
11. It’s Talk Like a Pirate Day! Have you read Robert Louis Stephenson’s Treasure Island?
No. Have seen various adaptations and read the play. Stephenson is a pain to read.
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Date: 2024-09-24 12:33 am (UTC)Arrgh - Talk Like a Pirate Lessons from the Master
"In 1950's "Treasure Island," Robert Newton was the first movie pirate to "Talk Like a Pirate," as we traditionally think of them today. In particular, it was he who added the now-classic "arr" (not "argh"!) to pirate argot. In honor of International Talk Like a Pirate Day, here is a scene from the 1954 Australian-made sequel to the film, also starring Robert Newton (who starred in the subsequent Aussie TV series of the same name as well as 1952's "Blackbeard the Pirate"). Viewin' any o' these cinematic treasures be the perfect way t' have ye talkin' like a proper pirate in no time!
("Long John Silver" is copyrighted to the estate of Robert Newton and used in a most unpiratelike manner by permission.)"