General Chat

I am enjoying reading about the origins of the sayings Cynthia. Over the years I have been surprised at how many phrases that we use in everyday speech come from Shakespeare or The Bible.

I do hope David is making a good recovery and Ellen is coping well.

I had a lovely long phone call from my son and his wife this morning. It means so much as we have been unable to meet for so long. Now Essex, where my daughter lives, has gone on to Tier 2 of the new system, so no meeting indoors with her and my eldest granddaughter. I wonder what Christmas dinner in the garden is like? Well, I must just be grateful that we are all close in spirit if not in person.

Stay safe and well

Hope everyone is keeping safe and well.

Been popping in when i can and reading about St Francis. who is one of my favourites.

When i was a lot younger i saw the Franco Zeffirelli film Brother Sun, Sister Moon and have never forgotten it or its story of St Francis and St Claire. The music and film were so beautiful. If you ever get the chance to see it or listen to the song.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brother_Sun,_Sister_Moon


Cynthia your beautiful story brought all the memories back, and gave me a little peace in this ever changing world or worry.

Stay safe and well everyone. <3 <3 <3 <3

Good morning :-)


Good to hear from you my friends and I am glad you are liking my efforts :-D

I am totally confused as to which 'tier' we are in - I keep thinking of wedding cakes!!!


Those sayings…..

How often have we heard the words… he/she has a ‘chip on their shoulder’, usually meaning that some has a grievance or is feeling inferior.
The phrase is reported as origination with the 19th century practice of spoiling for a fight by carrying a chip of wood on one's shoulder, daring others to knock it off.

and

“Another one bites the dust” – a song from the rock group Queen and a saying we all know – meaning to be defeated or killed. This is taken from Psalm 72. 9 “May the desert tribes bow before him and his enemies lick the dust.” This is said to be a prophecy of the coming of the Kingdom of Christ.


Busy day ahead........

Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


Those sayings…

I used an old saying last week, after I had been to the dentist ….it cost me ‘an arm and a leg’. There are several theories as to where this saying originated…..possibly during one of the major World Wars. The idea being that soldiers, because of their heavy involvement in war and being in the line of fire, can possibly lose a hand, foot, leg, or arm. Thus, the war would literally cost the person their arm or leg, which is a high price to pay.

Another theory dates from 1790 in a magazine called The Lady’s Magazine : Or Entertaining Companion for the Fair Sex, Appropriated Solely to Their Use and Amusement, and it reads: “This is my sole desire—my only passion; and in order to gratify it, I would give my right arm, and my entire fortune.”
Take your pick!!

And


‘A drop in a Bucket’, meaning a negligible amount, something that makes little difference. This comes from Isaiah 40:15 declaring God’s sovereignty and power over the nations,
“Surely the nations are like a drop in a bucket; they are regarded as dust on the scales; he weighs the islands as though they were fine dust.”

Here, we are reminded that all the nations of the world, all created beings shrink to nothing in comparison with God our Creator. They are like drops in a bucket compared with the vast oceans. This shows that, small as we are, God loves us and gave his only-begotten Son to save us.


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


A flying visit and off to church......... :-D


The Collect (special prayer) for today:

O God, forasmuch as without you
we are not able to please you;
mercifully grant that your Holy
Spirit may in all things direct and
rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ
your Son our Lord, who is alive and
reigns with you, in the unity of the
Holy Spirit, one God, now and for
ever. Amen.


Cx :-)

Hello all

Wishing everyone a peaceful stress free day today.

Keep well and stay safe everyone.

Good morning :-)


A grey day here and I have posted a 'grey' thread on the General board. It rather looks as though our friend David has died. I googled yesterday and found the following:

David IRVINE
(Fawdon) David passed away peacefully in hospital on 3rd October aged 74 years, Beloved Husband of Ellen (Nee Wallis), loving Brother of Ralphy and Dennis and a Much loved uncle. Friends please meet for service at the West Road Crematorium, Newcastle on Thursday 22nd October at 11.45am. Flowers maybe sent c/o Richard Bird Funeral Services, 57 Great North Road, Gosforth, NE3 2DQ, Tel 0191 5111412


I have asked that if this information is wrong, then please message me and I will remove it immediately.

If it is correct, then we pray for David and for his poor wife Ellen. We will miss his offbeat questions and answers - he could always begin a conversation which would leave us wondering where it was going. It could be fun though. May he rest in peace.


For today:

Lord, grant me courage as I go through this day. When I am tempted to give up, help me to keep going. Grant me a cheerful spirit when things don't go my way. And give me the courage to do whatever needs to be done. In Jesus' name, Amen.


Cx :-)

Hello all

Sad news to read at the beginning of a new day.

I do agree that this obituary could well relate to our friend David, as so many details fit in.

RIP dear David, and rise again in glory.

Condolences to his wife Ellen and to the family.

Very sad news, RIP David and my thoughts and prayers are with Ellen at this sad time <3

As you say, grey news for a grey day. David suffered so much in recent years; now he’s free of pain. I shall miss his posts as his questioning always made me think. RIP David <3

Thinking of Ellen and praying for strength and comfort for her.

I have put a note on Mel’s long running thread as David was an occasional contributor there.

Very sad news indeed, RIP David


It is also a grey day, but it is very still, no breeze at all.

Today is the 5th day of advance voting in our provincial election ...... called very suddenly 3 weeks ago by our Premier who has been holding together a minority government with the help of 3 Green members of the legislature. We're hoping to get there later in the day.

He still had 6 months left in his tenure, and has done a superb job especially during the last 6 months during the covid crisis, but said he thought the people needed a say now in how to proceed through the next year or two.

Was he right? Who knows??

We'll find out in about 3 weeks time ........ the official voting day is Saturday, but there may be as many as 700,000 mail-in-ballots to be counted after the official count of in-person ballots has been completed!


Keep safe, keep calm, keep healthy, as numbers rise all over the world.

Good morning :-)

Lovely responses from other members re David...... <3


So far this morning, I have spilt some milk and boiled my porridge over........looking forward to the rest of the day............sigh. :-D

I may need this prayer :

Good morning, Lord! Today's a new day, a chance for a new start. Yesterday is gone and with it any regrets, mistakes, or failures I may have experienced. It's a good day to be glad and give thanks, and I do, Lord. Thank you for today, a new opportunity to love, give, and be all that you want me to be. Amen.


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


A grey rather miserable day and we are soon going into tier 3 - but we still smile :-)



Dear Lord, help me remember what a difference it makes when I make time with You a priority in my morning. Awaken me in body and spirit each day with a desire to meet with You and to hear You speak words of affirmation, assurance, and wisdom over my heart as I prepare to go into my day. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

Cx :-)

Thinking of David and his family and friends this morning, as they meet for his service and to say Goodbye.

Good morning :-)

It's a very grey and miserable day for a funeral isn't it? Thinking of David and his family on this sad day. <3


We need some cheering up!

Celtic Blessing (An ancient prayer for happiness and joy)

May flowers always line your path and sunshine light your day. May songbirds serenade you every step along the way. May a rainbow run beside you in a sky that's always blue. And may happiness fill your heart each day your whole life through.


Cx :-)

Hello all

My thoughts and prayers are for David and his family on his sad funeral day.

RIP David and may he rise again in glory.

Take care and keep safe everyone.

My thoughts are with Ellen and family <3

Thoughts and prayers with David’s family today.

Good morning :-)


Praying everything went well for David's funeral yesterday - they are so difficult to plan these days.


Thank you, God, for all your blessings to me and my family; for the strength you give me each day and for all the people around me who make life more meaningful. As we begin a new day, help us to engage your will with a reckless faith. Teach us to trust in you and help us grow in righteousness and give us the courage to step out in faith this day. Fill our hearts with your spirit and let us speak your words with pride. Amen.

Cx :-)

That's it then :-(

Our Christmas trip is cancelled.

I got a phone call from the train company, and it was death in little steps .........this train was cancelled, that train doesn't look like it will be re-starting, etc

Discussion with her made it clear that there was no choice .............. no trains or uncertain trains meant we can't go.

Have already had a full refund of the points I used to pay for the first half of the trip, they're back in my account. The money refund will take 5-7 days to be credited to my M/C.

I'm putting up a thread with fuller details if you want to know more.


It's a dull, grey, rainy day, just fits my mood! :-( :-(