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Wonders why people can never say it to your face, but can always post it on Facebook! sandrewn

You are never to old to set another goal or dream a new dream ~C.S. Lewis sandrewn

I wonder if there is pattern here, that the three of us in this thread (so far) are all sexagenarians? Maybe, we have been around the longest to appreciate what this great artist accomplished. There is no doubt that Chuck Berry inspired generations of talented artists that we know of today. He lived a long life, doing what he loved to do, right up till the end. How many of us can say the same. Bill, I agree that B.T.T.F. brought back memories(all good ones). But if there is one song of his that I think everyone knows, or has at least heard, at some point in their lives. It is this one. It allows me to close this post with a smile and fond thoughts of the man we just lost. Chuck Berry - My Ding-A-Ling (1972) - YouTube R.I.P Chuck Berry 1926 - 2017 sandrewn

Whatever your past is, you have a spotless future. sandrewn

The past is where you learned the lesson The future is where you apply the lesson Don't get lost in the middle sandrewn

15 Amazing Beer Facts To Celebrate St. Patrick's Day sandrewn

To those who are Irish or pretend to be Irish every 17th of March. Forget the snow for one day, charge a glass and stand with me in wishing all a... May the love and protection Saint Patrick can give Be yours in abundance As long as you live. Some Facts about St. Patrick's Day A song to St. Patrick Wasn't that a party And lastly, an Irish Rover song I like. Happy St. Patrick's Day sandrewn "May you have food and raiment, a soft pillow for your head. May you be forty years in heaven before the devil knows you're dead."

It is sad that it took the deaths of two Beluga Whales, to finally tip the scales. The result though is a happy ending, in that Cetaceans will no longer be imported or displayed there. One down, so many others to go. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-park-board-votes-to-end-display-of-cetaceans-at-aquarium-1.4018872 sandrewn (never give up, never surrender)

NEVER STOP DREAMING sandrewn

A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a song! ~Maya Angelou sandrewn

I came across this video about the Burmese python problems in Florida. I hadn't realized how big the problem had become. Another case of we did it to ourselves. Will we ever learn? The Burmese Python verses The State of Florida sandrewn (it is a long video, but interesting)

I'm not sure of how I went from jousting in my status, to a blurb on "Trigger(horse)" here. Wait, yes I do, it was Kitts' fault, talking about her talented horse(well, that is my excuse and I'm sticking to it). I remember them like it was yesterday Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trigger_(horse)#Death_and_legacy sandrewn (those were the days)

You often meet your fate on the road you take to avoid it. ~French Proverb sandrewn

With reference to the Longest Word. The page below will answer what questions to consider when choosing a word. What criteria was considered for the selection. Also what the longest word is in a multitude of languages. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longest_words sandrewn (so now I know what an agglutinative language is)

Following my status entry on longest word in English(should of said in the dictionary), I found this interesting page. The world's longest place name. The actual meaning of the names is even more interesting and entertaining. So the next time you wonder what's in a name, try and find out. It could be a fascinating story. In Wales(3rd place) http://www.fun-with-words.com/longest_place_names.html In New Zealand (2nd place) sandrewn (now you know)

Some day you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again ~C.S. Lewis sandrewn

"Adversity is the diamond dust Heaven polishes it's jewels with." ~Thomas Cartyle sandrewn

When we hear of bagpipes, Scotland immediately comes to mind. Page Scrawler made an excellent comment, that they exist all over the world in different forms by other countries. Read the Wikipedia page below to get some history and pictures of some of them. Maltese Zaqq https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bagpipes sandrewn

Proof that it is never to late to change (that life can be stranger than fiction) The bull looks to be saying "Hey, are you okay?" sandrewn (I forgive you)

Never insult an alligator until you've crossed the river. sandrewn

Modern day Good Samaritan, through snow and sleet... oh wait, that's for postmen. Well read on anyways. Rider in a Storm http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/rider-in-a-storm-teen-rides-horse-through-snowstorm-to-help-stranded-truck-driver-1.4017976 The 'Lone Ranger' (one of my favorite shows, growing up) theme music really felt appropriate to play here for this young Lady. sandrewn (Hiyo Silver)

When next you look in your cupboard to see what canned goods you have in stock(well I do), try to image what someone else or from another country might be seeing in theirs. If I had one comment to make about this, no.4 would sum it up, nicely. sandrewn (believe it or not)

The Spartans do not inquire how many the enemy are, but where they are. ~Agesilaus the Second sandrewn (those who live by the sword...)

When something bad happens you have three choices. You can either let it define you. Let it destroy you, or you can let it strengthen you. sandrewn

Clochette, I'm sending you this note today, on this your very special day. In order to add my voice to those in... Wishing You clochette A Very Happy Birthday!!! Normally I try to find a video for here. Instead today, I offer to you a Birthday Quote. sandrewn