Friday, November 8, 2013

Eight on the Eighth

There's only so many ways to say Friday Fragments.  Here's hoping I actually have eight things to say.

Half-Past Kissin' Time

1.  I was having just a so-so day yesterday, when hubs phoned from work and asked if I'd be interested in seeing The Eagles at Madison Square Garden this weekend. Um, yeah.

2.  The Eagles are probably my all time favorite band. U2 is second. I wrestle with who should get third, but Marshall Tucker is definitely in the running. Does anybody need to know this?

3.  I haven't been to anything at Madison Square Garden in a long time. Before moving to the UK hubs and I saw a production of A Christmas Carol in the theatre there. The lobby had been decorated to look like a Dickens village, and when we came out of the show snow was falling from the New York sky. 'Twas completely magical.  

4. Yesterday was Billy Graham's 95th birthday, and last night I watched what was billed as his final message to our nation. The short film is being replayed on various stations over the next few days, but wow...what a remarkable man. He's lived a long life with the utmost of integrity, has never allowed himself to be sucked into the vacuum of fame, and has never deviated from his calling of pointing people to the cross.

5. If I were to describe November in a single word, I think that word would be brown. I don't dislike brown, but it's not autumn gold, or fiery red, or sunlit orange, all words I might use to describe our October.

What a difference a month makes...


The seasons, they go round and round...

6. I'm starting to plan and look forward to the holidays. Thanksgiving is my favorite day of the year with Christmas Eve coming in a close second. My daughters will be home in 18 days. Whoohoo! I haven't seen Daughter2 since August 11th, which in case you're wondering, is too too long.

Hubs and I are signing up to participate in our tinytown Turkey Trot (5K) on Thanksgiving day. The girls are maybe not quite 100% fully on board with joining us, but I've registered them anyway. Hi girls! Hey you get a t-shirt so that's something, right? They know forced family fun is kind of our thing, and we haven't had any of that in a long while so bring on Thanksgiving!

7.  I leave you with this. A woman in the UK has created a five foot tall Johnny Depp cake as part of a baking competition. I'd post the picture, but it's courtesy of the BBC and I'm not sure that's okay. You can see it for yourself and read the full story here.  He's very life like, and it's only a little bit creepy.

8. Actually I leave you with this...one of my favorites by one of my favorites.



Have a great weekend everyone!

22 comments:

  1. Those Eagles songs sure do bring back memories. Have a great time!

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  2. A live performance of A Christmas Carol is magical even at the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis. It's one of those things that stay with you for a while, especially when it's snowing when you leave the theater (like you said.)

    I can't get over that cake. How on earth did she keep it from falling apart while transporting it? I hope Johnny Depp travels there to eat his heart out.

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  3. Best concert I ever saw was The Eagles several years ago. They sang all the great songs, plus their individual hits which are great too. I always turn the radio up for an Eagles song :-)

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  4. I'm thinking of signing up for our town's brand new Turkey Day 5K (they also have a 1K walk). I've never done a 5K so that's daunting. I know I could do the 1K. The weather is always the iffy part.

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  5. I've always liked this song. I can't say I've been a fan but they do have some great songs.
    That night in NY with the Christmas Carol performance and the snow does sound like a magical time.

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  6. I love those kind of phone calls.....enjoy the Eagles, we love them! I have my DVR set to tape Billy Graham. I am also looking forward to Thanksgiving. Enjoy your time with your girls. I will go look at the cake in a minute....enjoy your weekend.

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  7. LOVE the eagles! I am anxious to see the Billy Graham special too...we have it taped so hopefully this week-end! Enjoy your week-end!

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  8. You really are a list person. I've never bother to list my fragments. I don't fold my underwear either but that's TMI.
    I have not listened to Marshall Tucker in a long time. I had a few cassettes of theirs.
    Following the cake link was worth it. Amazing and she credits youtube for learning the techniques.

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  9. I never no if I clicked the wrong button or if comment moderation is turned on when I comment because I always go back and look to see if my comment worked.

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  10. Hey! Even I know the Eagles and love them. Ha.
    Ah, seasons.... we went from our gorgeous warm Indian summer to dreary wet grey winter literally over night. Oh well. I love soup and cozy fires. :)
    Yay for Holidays and kiddies home!

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  11. I was at the concert last night so missed the Billy Graham thing... wanting to catch it somewhere!!!

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  12. Your image of seeing the Christmas Carol at Madison Square Garden is indeed magical. The Eagles will be a different experience but will be wonderful in its own way. Enjoy!

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  13. Have fun at the concert! I linked to that Billy Graham special on my facebook. So powerful.

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  14. Hi Joyce! I've been listening to the Eagles on Spotify, at work, all week! One of my favorites, too! How exciting to see them in person! I'll look forward to hearing about the Thanksgiving race!!

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  15. I watched the Billy Graham special. It was great. Enjoy your weekend.

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  16. You can never go wrong with the Eagles!!!!
    Happy FF!
    :-)
    Traci

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  17. I was all prepared to say some nice things in this comment section...but now I'm jealous. Cause I love The Eagles too. And I'm NOT going. Plus, Dickens is one of my favorites and A Christmas Carol IS my favorite and I didn't get to see that either. LOL Have a blast! For me too, please!

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  18. Wow, that cake is amazing! Have fun with your family 5K! I used to do a turkey trot in Minneapolis every Thanksgiving. I should do that again this year. Fun way to start off the day.

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  19. That's definitely a phone call to perk up a humdrum day. Your hubs comes through nicely.

    We're still in the midst of reds and golds during a prolonged autumn. Thanks for helping me to appreciate it.

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  20. Billy Graham had an amazing life--He truly is a great man of God. It was fun seeing him again and I love that he is still sharing the message of the cross!

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  21. I had 3 8 track tapes in my car the year I graduated from high school, The Eagles was one of them! I know what you mean about November. The color is.....lacking.

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  22. I'm just now catching up with visiting. So how were the Eagles? They are among my all-time favorite groups, too, and one of the few I've ever paid to see perform in a concert :)

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