Glen

@glenniah (1197)

Mandurah, Australia

Joined myLot 17 years ago

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Sometimes I Hate Humanity.

WorDazza @WorDazza (15830) • Manchester, England 1 Dec 16

When the family of German shepherd Zuzu turned up at the Californian dog shelter that had found her after she went missing, it looked like a happy ending all round. Alas no. Despite Zuzu recognising her family and wagging her...

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Glen I have no words to describe how I am feeling

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That Man Of Mine.

Jabo @jaboUK (64354) • United Kingdom 4 Dec 16

He has a few friends round for beer, That's fine, they're full of good cheer, But what is the reason He calls it a 'coven' If I have some girlfriends round here? When I ask if he'd like some tea, He declines, so I get some for...

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Glen I am still laughing. How amazing you are. Keep him I'd say, hehe

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Do You Celebrate St. Nicholas?

Anna @LadyDuck (471969) • Switzerland 6 Dec 16

Today, December 6th, is St. Nicholas Day. St. Nicholas (Nikolaos) was a Greek Bishop of Myra (now a Turkish town). The Bishop was given the nickname of "Nicholas the Wonderworker", because he loved to give small gifts to the...

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Glen What a lovely custom Anna. We don't celebrate St Nicholas over here but I find his story fascinating.

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A Diminishing Christmas List

Judy Evans @JudyEv (341743) • Rockingham, Australia 6 Dec 16

Alfredo (@amadeo) wrote recently about sending out his Christmas cards. I have almost finished mine. On various pieces of paper I have lists going back to 1990 of people I've sent cards to each Christmas. I thought it would be...

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Glen I find it interesting that people obviously sent cards addressed to myself and my husband Jamie. Now he is no longer with us the cards are addressed to me and my son. I think it is lovely that they are now including him since he lost his Dad. I also notice...

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I be back!

Gary Marsh @garymarsh6 (23404) • United Kingdom 20 Nov 16

Hello to all mylotters. I hope that things have been well for you over the past few weeks. Well I am now back from my travels and have had a fantastic time. I have met some lovely people, seen many beautiful things and have had a...

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Glen That's the way with holidays isn't it, they are so interesting and then comes reality. Thank goodness for photos and all the happy memories we have

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Around The World in 10 Desserts

Anna @LadyDuck (471969) • Switzerland 16 Nov 16

Whether you are eating spaghetti in Italy, or savouring a raclette in Switzerland, the question that arises after your meal is always: "What is for dessert?" Each country has its favorite dessert. According to a survey those...

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Glen When we were in Italy 2 years ago most of us spent a lot of time looking for Gelato, mmm.

24 Nov 16

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My cat is telling me its time for bed

Laurel (L_B) @Happy2BeMe (99380) • Canada 22 Nov 16

He is pacing back and forth and crying so I know he wants me to go to bed so he can snuggle with me. Do your pets let you know when it's lights out time? Have a good time mylotting everybody. I will catch up with all of you...

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Glen My dog knows when it is time for a walk and will follow me all around the house until we go out walking. When we come home again he doesn't bother with me until next walk time

24 Nov 16

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Time Underground at Coober Pedy, South Australia

Judy Evans @JudyEv (341743) • Rockingham, Australia 24 Nov 16

One of the places I was keen to visit on our recent trip to South Australia and the Northern Territory was Coober Pedy. This is an opal-mining town but is also now highly geared to cater for tourists. I'll do a second post on...

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Glen Sounds amazing Judy. I must put that on my list.

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Dung On A Twig

celticeagle @celticeagle (168126) • Boise, Idaho 24 Nov 16

I am a die-hard romantic and always thought that the tradition of hanging mistletoe in a doorway and if you are caught under it you have to kiss the person next to you was rather intriguing and, with the right person next to you,...

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Glen I am with you, the thought of kissing somebody under the mistletoe is very romantic. Let's leave it at that, :0)

24 Nov 16

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Brrrrrrr it is cold ouside

Laurel (L_B) @Happy2BeMe (99380) • Canada 24 Nov 16

I hate to get out of my nice warm bed and go out in the cold. Wish I could stay here where it is nice snd warm. It is -3c (26F) and feels like -9c (15F) with the windchill. The sad part is that it is going to get much colder then...

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Glen Today was warm and balmy. In fact it was so warm in the afternoon that I couldn't even take poor old Diesel Dog out for his walk until evening. Oh wait, perhaps it was poor old me that didn't want to go out. We are not far from the beach so I see a walk...

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More Wonders of Outback Australia

Judy Evans @JudyEv (341743) • Rockingham, Australia 21 Nov 16

While we were holidaying in the Northern Territory, Australia, we visited a number of attractions in the West McDonnell Ranges west of Alice Springs. One of these was Standley Chasm, a narrow gap in walls of quartzite rock, caused...

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Glen What a lovely photo Vince has taken Judy. Looks very professional. Interesting comment on Red ochre and its uses by our Aboriginal people.

21 Nov 16

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November - when all the best people are born

John King @ison_1 (1240) 8 Nov 16

hey all yep, it's true. If you are a November baby, happy birthday month to you, if you weren't born in November.............ah well, not everyone can be perfect! I have taken delivery of my...

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Glen So are we to be giving happy birthday wishes to you John. I myself believe that March is the best month and has the best babies, hehe. It takes me ages to resize my photos for My Lot. Mainly because each time I want to use the one on Google I forget where it...

10 Nov 16

Just got back from my appointment

Laurel (L_B) @Happy2BeMe (99380) • Canada 9 Nov 16

The cardiologist was very nice. He did a cardiogram and he said that there is nothing wrong with my heart so I was pleased with that. He said that my blood pressure is still really high. It was reading 188/105 when I was there so...

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Glen That is good news. I'm glad your Cardiologist was so nice.

10 Nov 16

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Another Travelling Canine - Red Dog

Judy Evans @JudyEv (341743) • Rockingham, Australia 9 Nov 16

I wrote recently about a South Australian dog who travelled the railways far and wide areound the end of the 19th century. Many years later Western Australia also had its travelling dog. His story also became a movie which...

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Glen I love the book about Red Dog. Still haven't seen the film as yet.

10 Nov 16

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In A World Of Her Own

Jabo @jaboUK (64354) • United Kingdom 2 Nov 16

While tootling along in my car, Wherever I go, near or far, Folks shout and they wave I must be their fave, Or perhaps they think I'm a star? But one thing I don't understand, Why is it that on their raised hand They've only one...

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Glen Oh Janet, you rock as does your poetry. Keep it up my friend.

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The Autumn Surprises In The Garden

Anna @LadyDuck (471969) • Switzerland 1 Nov 16

The first day of November has given us a wonderful sunny day. Early this morning there was fog, but it has dissolved in tiny drops of dew. Today is All Souls day here and it's a holiday. I have spent some time in the garden...

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Glen Fancy those mushrooms being poisonous, the photo is so lovely.

4 Nov 16

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What Do You Know About St. Bernard Dogs?

Alice Henry @IreneVincent (15962) • United States 3 Nov 16

Recently, I was watching one of the DOG shows on TV and was fascinated with all the different breeds of dogs that are now entered in the contest. There was a beautiful St. Bernard dog, and it got me thinking about something that...

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Glen What a lovely story. St Bernard dogs are certainly lovely looking. I often wonder how they cope when they are taken to warmer climates.

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A Different Kind of Scare

rebel_woman06 @SIMPLYD (90721) • Philippines 4 Nov 16

I got a different kind of scare last week when I paid my credit card through a machine at a bank last week . As I pulled the credit card from the wallet’s cardholder , the wallet slipped to the floor . I picked it up and...

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Glen That would have been very scary. I have a new wallet and find that it is very hard to get my cards out of their holders, hope that changes as the wallet gets older.

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I met Bambi yesterday

topffer @topffer (42156) • France 28 Sep 16

I like to do walks and rides in the woods since I am a kid, and what happened yesterday was a first for me and will probably never happen again during the rest of my life. Sadly I had only my phone with me, which has not a very...

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Glen I saw a couple of deers when we were driving through France. And there were quite a few rabbits running about on one of my friend's neighbours properties, their dog loved chasing them about. Where I live I often come upon kangaroos when I am out walking....

29 Oct 16