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Friday, May 15, 2009

As we age so do the Von Trapps. Here is the updated version of My Favorite things!


by Maureen

Maalox and nose drops and needles for knitting,
Walkers and handrails and new dental fittings,
Bundles of magazines tied up in string,
These are a few of my favourite things.
Cadillac's and cataracts, and hearing aids and glasses,
Polident and Fixodent and false teeth in glasses,
Pacemakers, golf carts and porches with swings,
These are a few of my favourite things..
When the pipes leak, When the bones creak,
When the knees go bad,
I simply remember my favourite things,
And then I don't feel so bad.
Hot tea and crumpets and corn pads for bunions,
No spicy hot food or food cooked with onions,
Bathrobes and heating pads and hot meals they bring,
These are a few of my favourite things.
Back pains, confused brains, and no need for sinnin',
Thin bones and fractures and hair that is thinnin',
And we won't mention our short, shrunken frames,
When we remember our favourite things.
When the joints ache, When the hips break,
When the eyes grow dim,
Then I remember the great life I've had,
And then I don't feel so bad.

86 comments:

Shirley(NCC-1701) said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BON'O!!!!!
Have a great day!!!! ((((HUGS))))

Zona said...

MO: EXACTLY!! I swear..as I approach half a century, I creak and crack more when I walk than the Tinman in the Wizard of Oz! I think Mr. Z can find me by just listening for my joints to 'pop'. Loved your blog today! You are always so funny, and so dead on perfect. :D

Thanks for the early morning laughs!

Zona said...

SHIRLEY: Congrats on FIRST!

BON'O: Happy Birthday! May all your dreams come true

Shirley(NCC-1701) said...

OMG Maureen!! That was fantastic! Too too funny!!

Zona said...

5 cuz it's my lucky number!

Shirley(NCC-1701) said...

Zon I know what you mean regarding the popping. My left knee pops when I walk. People look around when I walk by trying to figure out what it is!

Shirley(NCC-1701) said...

8 cuz I'm straight!

Zona said...

SHIRLEY!! LOL..ok I'll take 6..but it's not lucky for me.. ;)

TINA: Hope you are feeling better!

JoeyfromSC said...

Morning Shirley and Zona!! Did y'all save 10 just for me?haha

JoeyfromSC said...

ok, now that is out of the way! lol

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BONO!!!!:) I hope you have a fantastic day!

lol@Shirley from yesterday's blog!! Too funny about aliens!

ROFLMAO@your lyrics Maureen!! Hilarious!

I agree with the aches and pains...I feel like I'm falling apart sometimes haha

JoeyfromSC said...

OH and whabbear, thanks for your answer about time travel haha

JoeyfromSC said...

I noticed our poll for American Idol here...Well, I voted the other day, but I am shocked that most of us believe Kris will win lol

At least if he does, Adam can make the cd he wants to make and won't be so tied into the "Idol machine"!:0 IMHO

JoeyfromSC said...

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Where is everyone?? Did aliens get them all Shirley?lol

JoeyfromSC said...

sweet 16! lol

ahhh to be 16 again!

Thanks to whomever said my bro should post here on yesterday's blog! I think it was JL, but too sleepy to go look lol

It's hot here already!

JoeyfromSC said...

I was glad to see Eunice is back too Tina! Where was she hiding?lol

JoeyfromSC said...

If you didn't see my link yesterday..please go back and click it!! lol

It is entitled AMAZING I think!

JoeyfromSC said...

20!!!!!!!!!

East Bay J said...

Good morning!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BONO!! I hope you have a fabulous day!!

Wonderful blog today MO! I started my day off with a laugh, so that is great!

Love the lyrics!

Congrats on 1st again Shirley!

OK I will try to check in from work.

Have a nice day everyone!

goldie said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BON BON!!!


Good Morning Hooters!!
Congrats on 1st shirley!!!

Mo- that blog was brilliant!! I loved it and will be humming that tune the rest of the day. LOL

Hope everyone has a great day!!

goldie said...

mini march! 25!!

whabbear said...

LOL! Thanks for posting 'weenie's blog, Carol... Shirley was totally wigging out!!!

Morning, Zona, Goldie, Joey, Judy, and Goldie!

All right, off to work so I can someday retire and get old and die!

whabbear said...

'weenie: Your blog inspired me to check out the story of the real Von Trapp family. Very interesting to compare the actual story to the film!

One thing I noticed: You're not kidding about the Von Trapps and the aging process! As opposed to the actors in the photo who portrayed them in the Sound of Music, four of the seven Von Trapp children are deceased, and the youngest of the three surviving siblings is 95!

whabbear said...

Happy Birthday, Bon'O! :)

sacBarb said...

Happy Friday Owls.

Mo, Your blog cracked me up until I read "and we won't mention out short, shrunken frame." I'm only 5 feet tall now, how much shorter can I GET? ☺

Bon'O, Happy Birthday to youuuuuuu ♫♪♪♪♪

Hi Shirley, our #1 Owl again.

Zona, Have you gotten over the in-laws yet?

Goldie, congrats on 25

Waving wildly to Joey, EBJ, Bear, Tinka, MEK (where are you?), Mary (have you come up for air yet?) and all the other Owls.

Lani said...

Good Morning Nesters.
MO - I sang the whole blog this morning. Very clever , and oh so true. :)

Love and prayers to SHIRLEY & SCIRISH & your MOMS.

I see our EUNICE was found early this AM. I am certain all of your generous donations and coupons had something to do with the release.

A very happy birthday to Bon'o.

Lani said...

Today is a doctor day. Shadow is having a dental at the vets. Striper, the guinea pig is going in for a check. Georgina is going for her 1st vaccine. Poor baby girl.

I hope everyone has a lovely weekend. I know some work on the weekend.

Tinkatia said...

Good Morning Everyone.

Congrats on first Shirley.

Good Morning Zona-my-baby - You were up early too I see. Is the heat getting to you?

Tinkatia said...

Maureen - I loved your blog. I can identify with too many things in it. It's scary.

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Tinkatia said...

Good Morning Joey, East Bay J, Whabbear, Sacbarb, Lani and Goldie. Hope you are all fine.

Tinkatia said...

Happy Birthday BonO.

Tinkatia said...

It's a beautiful sunny day here in Victoria. This is our long weekend - Victoria Day Weekend. I can't believe the weather has finally warmed up.

Tinkatia said...

Goldie - Congrats on 25

Tinkatia said...

I am going for 50. Is anyone with me?

Tinkatia said...

Lani - I am here but I don't know where Mek is. I guess I should get some work done too.

Just_Lin said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BON'O!Shirley Congrats on #1! I enjoy seeing your sunshine, btw. :)

MO Thanks for the song this morning. I relate to it more than I would like. :(

I always resisted taking any kind of pills, including aspirin. Now I have to take all sorts of them. Growing older isn't for sissies, that's for sure.

Lani said...

Hi TINK - Enjoy beautiful Victoria. I have been wondering about MEK. Is she feeling okay?

kahonugrl said...

Mark that down now Shirley~

Have never watched the movie or the play....

Hauoli la Hanau Bon'O~

Bon'O said...

Helloooo, my feathered friends!!

A little bird told me I better drag my ancient arse in here today. :-) Stopping in after a late brunch before heading to RHODY FESTIVAL WEEKEND at the beach.

MO~~What an appropriate blog~~Those who know my love for just the right song for any occasion will understand! And while the lyrics remind us that, with each birthday, stuff continues to fall apart, each and every one of you remind me that '♫When I remember the great FRIENDS I HAVE, then I don't feel so bad.♫' Thank you all SO much for the shout-outs here and in MySpace and Facebook messages. ((YOU)) are the best!

Tinkatia said...

HI BonO - Nice to see you in the nest.

Tinkatia said...

Lani - I think Mek must be busy. Thank you for the Victoria Day picture comment.

Tinkatia said...

VIG - So glad you are almost home. It is such a beautiful day. I am off to walk my 'fur babies'. Now that it is warm again I am taking the "Outward Bound" stroller again. I sometimes wonder what the neighbours think but I don't care. Tango comes first.

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JoeyfromSC said...

Lani, I needed to go with Shadow..My tooth is killing me..Will they see people?haha

Bonacci: I meant to tell you I saw your posts lately and am wowed(sp?lol) by your life! lol

Seems so interesting and fun! I'm sure that along with hard work! Thanks for sharing with us!

76 trombones? lol

JoeyfromSC said...

oh and bonacci, if you have time, can you explain a little more about that tunnel thing in your pic? I think you said something about hundreds of miles! WOW!

Birdee said...

Good Evening Everyone!

Shirley, Congrat's on 1st!!!

Mo!!!! You are so creative! ;o)

Happy Birthday, Bon!!!

Scirish and Shirley, Been thinking about your Mom's...((((((HUGS)))))

Just wanted to fly in and say HI!!!!

Been spending all my time with Boz so I can keep him resting. He's on strict rest instruction's.
I've tried to keep up with your post's but, sad to say....I don't retain everything I read anymore!!

Mo, the aches and pain's....where do I start???? LOL
I'd be happy though, just to have my energy level back to where it was!

Thank's to all of you for asking about Boz the other day and to you, Mo for letting them know he was home.
Next month will be the same for him. Two more injection's and three day's at the vet's. That is going to be hard.
He is only at stage one for heartworm's but, the vet is treating it as stage three. I guess that's how they do it now or, at least she does.

Anyway...enough about Boz...

Another rainy day here. I'm trying to think of something to make for dinner and I have no idea's.

Is anyone going to watch the Farrah Fawcett special tonight?

Well, I better get in the kitchen and whip something up.
I'll try to stop in tomorrow..in between cleaning, laundry and all the other stuff I should get done.

I hope you all are having a good day and (((((((((HUGS))))))) to those that need them♥♥♥♥

I agree with Bon, YOU Owl's are The Best!!!
xoxoxox
hope this goes through, I tried to post the other day and it disappeared...

Tinkatia said...

Birdee - I am so sorry to hear what Boz and you have been going through lately. My thoughts are with you. ((((Hugs)))

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Maureen said...

Good evening feathered friends!

I am loving al of your comments about today's blog! I wish I could say I created it, but yet again I didn't! I got the email from someone and had to share it! It cracked me up!

SHIRLEY...gratz on 1st!

BON'O...HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!

SACBARB...you may only be 5' tall, but your heart is ginormous.

Sending {{{hugs}}} to SHIRLEY and SCIRISH and their moms.

SANDIE...has your MIL descended upon you yet? LOL

TINA...are you feeling better?

BIRDEE...just wondering...does this sound like a dial tone? bwahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!

Maureen said...

I hear some creaking and popping...ZONA and SHIRLEY must be taking a walk!!!

Maureen said...

wow...my super powers are super-duper tonight!!!

kahonugrl said...

Maybe that is Eunice getting dug up MO....

She was dead ya know...lol

sacBarb said...

Birdee, I'm not sure I can watch the Farrah special tonight. Just watching the promos for it reduces me to tears.

Mo, Thanks and back atcha. ♥ U

I have still been thinking about Grey's from last night. Can't wait til the new shows in the Fall.

Dianne/Denver said...

On the way home from trip. Might make one more stop on the way to do a slot machine or two Mr D is still sick and going to dr n am. Hugs to all of u and Happy Bday bono

Maureen said...

BIRDEE and SACBARB...the Farrah story is heartwrenching. It is kind of hard to watch. She has suffered so badly.

DIANNE...are there slots at the truck stop? OL! Hope Mr. D feels better soon.

sacBarb said...

Hi Dianne, safe travels home. I hope the Mr. feels better soon.

sacBarb said...

GW finale coming on now.

Just_Lin said...

SacBarb I think I will watch the Farrah special even though it will be difficult.

Dianne Drive safely. Sorry Mr. D is sick. I hate being sick away from home. Somehow that just makes it feel worse.

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Oh, Shirley.........!

Maureen said...

The Farrah Story was so incredible. Such a tiny woman with such gigantic strength. She certainly is inspirational. So candid about her battles and her family. I hope a miracle finds its' way to her...and soon.

Lani said...

JOEY -Sure, just put on a dog costume and they will never know the difference. LOL

JoeyfromSC said...

congrats on 100 JL!

ROFLMAO@Lani!!

Breaks my heart about Farrah! so sad

Glad I can't watch to be honest

Maureen said...

Wishing JIGGLIN IN JAX a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

Tinkatia said...

Good Night Everyone. Sleep tight. Love, Tinka

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iteach said...

Hello and Good night everyone!

Life is still being difficult right now. Hubby and I are doing the best we can not to let the kids be effected.

My stepdaughter's mother is being a huge pain in our side right now. She is very angry that he is not making the big bucks like he use to so they have been in court for the past two months arguing over the dumbest things. They have another court date next week.

More obstacles in the way with hubby's dream to be a math teacher.

Then I just have the usual end of the year stress at school. I'm always in charge of the retirement parties and I only have one this year. I have numerous mounds of paperwork on my desk.

Okay, enough rambling......


Am I still considered an owl?

Just_Lin said...

iteach Of course you are still an Owl! I hope things look up for you soon. (((HUGS)))

Lani said...

Just popped in to say good night to all.
ITEACH - You are a most beloved OWL. I think there are times we aren't up to blogging for different reasons. I hope there will be good things around the corner for you. Please try not to lose hope.

sacBarb said...

Good night and sweet dreams Owls.

night.owls.sb said...

Sorry I did not get her today..

Bon, hope you had a great birthday...

night.owls.sb said...

Oh my goodness iteach.. You are surly a owl and will always be.. I treasure you.. Hang in there.. we are here and will always be..

♥♥♥

jigglin' in jax said...

Von Trapps=Vontastic!

LAST?

jigglin' in jax said...

Mo+ this poem= hysterical!

I outLasted myself!