For Anne Boleyn...

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Feb 05, 2013 11:11 am

So ?

You've got a little thing about my husband eh eh eh ? :wah::wah::wah:

Think you'd have liked him a whole lot more 40 odd years ago :wah:

eta.. bugger... won't let me load pics... sorry

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Feb 05, 2013 11:15 am

Perhaps Snooze can do It for me from facebook ?

Snooz · Post by **Snooz** » Tue Feb 05, 2013 11:54 am

Here ya go:

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Feb 05, 2013 11:58 am

You're a star Snooze x

rajakrsna · Post by **rajakrsna** » Tue Feb 05, 2013 6:47 pm

SnoozeAgain;1419187 wrote: Here ya go:

Hmmm. Quite Good looking. The upper photo reminds me of Christopher Reeves. The lower photo, Elvis Presly.

AnneBoleyn · Post by **AnneBoleyn** » Wed Feb 06, 2013 9:57 am

I think Peter is cuter NOW! But thanks, he was a lovely young man. When were those pics taken oscar? There is such an old-fashioned tone to them, almost like a WWII photo, which of course it's not.

What a lovely gift! TY!

eta--oh yes, in OP you say the pics are about 40 yrs. old, so around 1970-ish?

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Wed Feb 06, 2013 2:05 pm

AnneBoleyn;1419263 wrote: I think Peter is cuter NOW! But thanks, he was a lovely young man. When were those pics taken oscar? There is such an old-fashioned tone to them, almost like a WWII photo, which of course it's not.

What a lovely gift! TY!

eta--oh yes, in OP you say the pics are about 40 yrs. old, so around 1970-ish?

Thanks...

Taken In 1969....

AnneBoleyn · Post by **AnneBoleyn** » Wed Feb 06, 2013 2:59 pm

1969! I had a great time that year & visited Europe for the first time. Also went to Glastonbury for the first time.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Wed Feb 06, 2013 3:51 pm

AnneBoleyn;1419306 wrote: 1969! I had a great time that year & visited Europe for the first time. Also went to Glastonbury for the first time. Only ever went to Glastonbury once although I was a regular each year at the Reading rock Festival.

I hate Glastonbury to be honest and the only time and thing that actually got me to go was this In 2008

The Verve - Bittersweet Symphony (Glastonbury 2008) - YouTube

I was there In the crowd getting down and getting groovy.... when the electric violin kicked at the Intro, the crowd went wild. It was a one off reunion never to be repeated so I had to see them.

I happen to believe Richard Ashcroft Is one of the greatest music writers of our generation

AnneBoleyn · Post by **AnneBoleyn** » Wed Feb 06, 2013 4:48 pm

I never went to any festivals there. I just love the town, the Abbey, the tor. Strange stuff happens there when it's quiet. I too would not like to see crowds & garbage & stuff. I like Wells very much too, I think you mentioned Wells recently. oh heck, I love England. I went in quieter times, when the English still lived there in the majority. LOL.

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Wed Feb 06, 2013 4:56 pm

AnneBoleyn;1419325 wrote: I never went to any festivals there. I just love the town, the Abbey, the tor. Strange stuff happens there when it's quiet. I too would not like to see crowds & garbage & stuff. I like Wells very much too, I think you mentioned Wells recently. oh heck, I love England. I went in quieter times, when the English still lived there in the majority. LOL.

They still do today and, round Glastonbury you would notice very little difference.

AnneBoleyn · Post by **AnneBoleyn** » Wed Feb 06, 2013 4:58 pm

Thanks. England tops my bucket list. I hope to visit again the place I was so happy, so myself.

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Wed Feb 06, 2013 5:03 pm

AnneBoleyn;1419329 wrote: Thanks. England tops my bucket list. I hope to visit again the place I was so happy, so myself.

In the inner city areas it can reach, as in Leicester, 50% ethnic minority population if you include Muslim, Hindu, Afro-Carribean, Eastern European, Mediterranean etc. but in almost all rural areas it is well over 90% white British. Don't let the scare stories put you off.

AnneBoleyn · Post by **AnneBoleyn** » Wed Feb 06, 2013 5:27 pm

Bryn Mawr;1419331 wrote: In the inner city areas it can reach, as in Leicester, 50% ethnic minority population if you include Muslim, Hindu, Afro-Carribean, Eastern European, Mediterranean etc. but in almost all rural areas it is well over 90% white British. Don't let the scare stories put you off.

Yeah. Tell that to my buddy oscar! But don't forget I live in NYC. I get nervous when only White People surround me. Maybe that's only in America.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Wed Feb 06, 2013 5:32 pm

AnneBoleyn;1419333 wrote: Yeah. Tell that to my buddy oscar! But don't forget I live in NYC. I get nervous when only White People surround me. Maybe that's only in America.
Actually Byrn Is correct... It's the large towns and cities that have British In the minority, much of this Is due to Eastern Europeans.

AnneBoleyn · Post by **AnneBoleyn** » Wed Feb 06, 2013 5:37 pm

Well, that doesn't scare me, it's just that where I live contains that population, so why should I spend so much just to be with the same folks I left at home?

I used to be so good at English regional accents I was able to guess where people were from within a few miles. Had you folks sussed out I did! Really, the problem would be in getting me to go back home. And whether you like Glastonbury or not, you WILL be climbing that tor with me! Just watch out for haunted, possessed dogs & cows. Long story.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Wed Feb 06, 2013 5:42 pm

AnneBoleyn;1419337 wrote: And whether you like Glastonbury or not, you WILL be climbing that tor with me! Just watch out for haunted, possessed dogs & cows. Long story. Can I bring the car ?

AnneBoleyn · Post by **AnneBoleyn** » Wed Feb 06, 2013 5:46 pm

Hey I'm older now. Please do.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Thu Feb 07, 2013 10:20 am

AnneBoleyn;1419343 wrote: Hey I'm older now. Please do. Or do you fancy a race ?

AnneBoleyn · Post by **AnneBoleyn** » Fri Feb 08, 2013 8:20 am

oscar;1419413 wrote: Or do you fancy a race ?

Dear me, I didn't see this challenge until now.

Sure.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Fri Feb 08, 2013 10:32 am

AnneBoleyn;1419509 wrote: Dear me, I didn't see this challenge until now.

Sure.

No chance of a race :wah::wah::wah:

Heavy smoker here.

AnneBoleyn · Post by **AnneBoleyn** » Fri Feb 08, 2013 10:41 am

oscar;1419530 wrote: No chance of a race :wah::wah::wah:

Heavy smoker here.

Buck buck Bacaw! (that's what a chicken says). So, WHY did you challenge me? Tell you what oscar---if the barking growling dog with the red eyes is still there, you will fly up the tor! Make sure you pick me up first, though, 'cause if he is still there all these decades later I'll be needing assistance.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Fri Feb 08, 2013 11:50 am

AnneBoleyn;1419533 wrote: Buck buck Bacaw! (that's what a chicken says). So, WHY did you challenge me? Tell you what oscar---if the barking growling dog with the red eyes is still there, you will fly up the tor! Make sure you pick me up first, though, 'cause if he is still there all these decades later I'll be needing assistance. I was joking....

If you land In the UK, you will be very welcome at my humble abode. These days, I'm more Inclined to take guests to the races at Newbury, Bath or even Ascot... then a drive through The Cotswolds, a rummage around some cheeky little antique shops and some afternoon tea In Gloucester.

AnneBoleyn · Post by **AnneBoleyn** » Fri Feb 08, 2013 11:56 am

I love Bath! I love Gloucester! I love afternoon teas in England! Do you ever get over to Oxford? I've never been to Cambridge. Except outside Boston.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Fri Feb 08, 2013 11:58 am

AnneBoleyn;1419565 wrote: I love Bath! I love Gloucester! I love afternoon teas in England! Do you ever get over to Oxford? I've never been to Cambridge. Except outside Boston. Yes, Oxford Is worth a trip for It's history.

AnneBoleyn · Post by **AnneBoleyn** » Fri Feb 08, 2013 12:32 pm

I lived there for a year, Oxford. I was a grad student. Great year, magnificent!

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Fri Feb 08, 2013 12:46 pm

AnneBoleyn;1419579 wrote: I lived there for a year, Oxford. I was a grad student. Great year, magnificent!

And you didn't sus out the competition? Nothing better than a punt down the backs of a sunny afternoon.

AnneBoleyn · Post by **AnneBoleyn** » Fri Feb 08, 2013 12:50 pm

Which competition do you mean? Punting? Watched plenty of it, for sure.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Fri Feb 08, 2013 12:52 pm

I am extremely spoiled where I live. Bath Is half an hours drive from here and Gloucester about 45 minutes. Also the Cotswolds, Forest Of Dean, The Mendips are all within easy reach.

I love Bath especially the Antiques shops and tea rooms but can be very expensive.... They also do river trips that Peter and I enjoy...

AnneBoleyn · Post by **AnneBoleyn** » Fri Feb 08, 2013 12:55 pm

I don't know if you live in Somerset or just outside, but really, that is my favorite part of England. I consider you blessed.

I used to stay with a lovely lady who was Winston Churchill's stepfather's mistress. Her husband was quite proud of it!

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Fri Feb 08, 2013 1:08 pm

AnneBoleyn;1419589 wrote: I don't know if you live in Somerset or just outside, but really, that is my favorite part of England. I consider you blessed.

I used to stay with a lovely lady who was Winston Churchill's stepfather's mistress. Her husband was quite proud of it! I'm right outside Somerset near Keynsham.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Fri Feb 08, 2013 5:20 pm

When you went to Bath Anne, did you perchance see the Teddy Bear shop ? sells nothing but bears. I paid a kings ransom in there for a musical Steiff. One of my favourite shops.

House of Bears - Bath

Also the Haagen-Dazs Ice cream parlour In Bath that sells every flavour In the world Including snail.

AnneBoleyn · Post by **AnneBoleyn** » Sat Feb 09, 2013 8:50 am

I haven't been to Bath in about 35 years, so no!

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Sat Feb 09, 2013 10:26 am

AnneBoleyn;1419586 wrote: Which competition do you mean? Punting? Watched plenty of it, for sure.

The only competition for Oxford is Cambridge, they would not compare themselves to anyone else, but you say you did not visit during your stay.

And punting definitely needs to be tried to be appreciated.

AnneBoleyn · Post by **AnneBoleyn** » Sat Feb 09, 2013 10:40 am

Yes, you are bringing back memories Bryn. No, did not go to Cambridge. But Cambridge came to me. While waiting to see the movie Close Encounters of the Third Kind I turned around & noticed a man in a wheelchair with beautiful eyes amongst some students. I was so taken with his expression it was hard to keep my eyes off him, which I did as I did not want to appear rude. Yes, I did later find out it was Stephen Hawking on a lark in Oxford. Had heard of him, but did not know yet the extent of his genius.

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Sat Feb 09, 2013 10:43 am

AnneBoleyn;1419668 wrote: Yes, you are bringing back memories Bryn. No, did not go to Cambridge. But Cambridge came to me. While waiting to see the movie Close Encounters of the Third Kind I turned around & noticed a man in a wheelchair with beautiful eyes amongst some students. I was so taken with his expression it was hard to keep my eyes off him, which I did as I did not want to appear rude. Yes, I did later find out it was Stephen Hawking on a lark in Oxford. Had heard of him, but did not know yet the extent of his genius.

You are a lucky lady.

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Sat Feb 09, 2013 10:43 am

AnneBoleyn;1419668 wrote: Yes, you are bringing back memories Bryn. No, did not go to Cambridge. But Cambridge came to me. While waiting to see the movie Close Encounters of the Third Kind I turned around & noticed a man in a wheelchair with beautiful eyes amongst some students. I was so taken with his expression it was hard to keep my eyes off him, which I did as I did not want to appear rude. Yes, I did later find out it was Stephen Hawking on a lark in Oxford. Had heard of him, but did not know yet the extent of his genius.

You are a lucky lady.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sat Feb 09, 2013 3:02 pm

Bryn Mawr;1419671 wrote: You are a lucky lady.
You can say that again..