Joe’s Week 2: Carnaval e muito mais
Ok, I said Tues/Wed and it’s Thurs, but is anyone really counting? I’m just getting into the relaxed Carnival mood. Good to know you’re enjoying the blog though - muito obrigado once again to the commenting community (and all my other readers, of which I’m sure there are thousands). And I know it’s long, but…you’ve got a whole week to read it…
So, what do you need to know about week 2? Well, here’s what I picked out:
-Teaching! As expeected, this got off to a fun, yet challenging start. I have so far only done six lessons on two actual teaching days (slacking I know), because this week there is no project due to carnival…so unfortunately I’ve just had to relax and enjoy the sun and celebrations, but oh well. However, they were two quite memborable days last week (Tuesday and Thursday). Beth was with me for most of the Tuesday, which did make things easier for organising class activities, but on the whole I was able to get a decent amount of control from the front of the class, and tried to make use of the specialist vocabularly Beth had taught me. “Fica quieto” and “Cala a boca” (you can do the googling), were cheif among them! I was impressed with the willingness of the kids though, they genuinely seemed quite keen to learn and to be challenged. A couple of games of ‘bingo’, once I’d managed to get the concept across, got highly competitive - whilst another produced a comical ending reaction as several of the kids wrote down the same numbers and all won at once. It helped a lot with teaching numbers and recognising the sounds of them though, so it’s one I’ll use again. Other subjects so far have included the Alphabet, Colours, basic greetings, as I’m just trying to gauge the standard of the various classes. I’m sure the teaching will develop well, though I’m ready for things to get harder once my ‘new teacher’ factor wears off.
-Football with the kids. I’ve played a fair amount of this when not teaching, hoping that it will perhaps boost my reputation slightly. We had an ‘epic’ game (in a very small space) last Wednesday, which ended up at something like 20-all, and brought back some primary school memories…
-Trips to the beach(es). This week (and largely thanks to Beth and her husband Eduardo driving me around again), I’ve had a chance to both stroll up and down Copacobana for the first time, and swim in the sea at an even more idyllic beach (Beth can perhaps help me with the name?), just outside of Rio. The water was perfect on a hot day, and the mountain skyline from here (looking at Sugar Loaf in reverse, so that you get Christ in the same view) was magnificent. I’ve got a couple of great photos of this, but haven’t had chance to upload them so will include them in the next post.
-Carnaval 2009! So, as the title of this post implies, this week I’ve experienced Carnival/Carnaval, arguably the world’s biggest party (my birthday each year notwithstanding). In the UK, you may be wondering exactly what it is, and with good reason, as the concept still seemed abstract to me before it started as well. It’s basically a big public holiday, running for the few days before Ash Wednesday, where normal business in Rio takes a break (especially on the ‘official day’, the Tuesday), and schools are off for the whole week. Although celebrated in various ways around the country, the main two ways of partying here are ‘Blocos’ on the one hand, and the parades at the ‘Sambadromo’ on the other. Bloco literally means ‘block’, and refers to the mass of people that gather out in certain streets to drink, dance and sing, often led by a well-known carnaval band that travels around on a bus/float and blasts out samba grooves. The parades in the Sambadromo are put on by the ’Schools’ of Samba (Escolas de Samba), and are the iconic symbol of carnaval known to many in the Western world. Thousands of Cariocas (local Rio residents) and visiting Brazilians walk the long runway between the stadium stands in themed parades, with each ’school’ competing to win top honours from the judges. The costumes are lavish, the floats are ridiculously big, and the whole thing is wonderfully over the top. So far, I’ve only been at the dromo for a rehearsal, and watched the full parades on TV, but this coming Saturday will be there to watch the recently announced winning schools do their champions parade, so expect some serious photos next week! Not wanting to miss out on festivites generally, I’ve also been to a couple of these Bloco things, and have enjoyed the experience too. We managed to get a good spot upstairs in a bar to watch a daytime bloco in an area called ‘Lapa’, see below for some shots of this. Ok, and for anyone who wants to, a research task: anyone know anything about the history of carnaval in Brazil?
-The 81st Annual Academy Awards! Whilst watching the schools peform on TV on Sunday night, Beth and co. were kind enough to let me go to their place and flick between that and the (only on cable…) Oscars! This was a real treat, being such a movie fan and never getting the chance to see them live at home. I’m not sure which was more over the top - the Samba costumes or the Oscar award speeches, but I enjoyed them immensely. Well done Slumdog Millionaire, it got what it deserved, and director Danny Boyle’s tigger dance was indeed very cool. And how excited was I that the Indian superstar composer AR Rahman got his oscar for the slumdog soundtrack presented by…Zac Efron!? Extremely excited.
-Finally, by popular demand, a note about food. The food here at the centre (all meals are provided, and luckily not left to my cooking skills) is absolutely fine, but not the best for blogging purposes, as it’s virtually the same every day. Breakfast generally consists of a sandwich and a banana, as well as a medium sized cup of coffee. It’s quite pleasant too, especially as the (local-ish) bananas taste so much fresher than in the UK, and at breakfast there is the option to have coffee with milk, though it’s a minority choice to actually select this. For Lunch and Tea/Dinner the staple of the diet is black beans (another brazilian speciality) with rice and salad, accompanied by a meat which, admittedly, does alternate between beef, chicken and some other varieties. It’s nutritous, and keeps you going through the day, but now I’ve described it once is that ok? I have eaten out a few times though, enjoying such delicacies as hot dogs on freshly baked bread at Beth’s, pizza with palm-tree cuttings when out with Bia, and a couple of multi-cuisine platters at pay-by-weight (the plate, not the person) restaurants. From now on, I’ll note down the exact components for the blog.
Some photos! (click to view or right click the link and ’save..as’ to download)…
1. In the midst of my first ‘Bloco’
2. This is why it’s called a block.
3. The Lapa Bloco in the other direction.
7. An image from the front of my Rio guide book…very topical…
8. A shot (from Beth’s mobile) of my first teaching day.
And to the commenters…
Well done on the orelhões research, I’m most impressed, that was quite a comprehensive analysis, and even Beth and her family were surprised at the range of novelty designs. Entries on the dancing front were also all brilliant, and all brought a chuckle to my eye, I mean, a tear to my mouth, er well…you know what I mean. Probably competition honours have to go to Jake for being the first to mention the most popular dance suggestion - the quad speed macarana (doing the macarana dance four times faster than usual). This is definitely thoroughly English, as I like to think I was a pioneer in this field. Annie and anyone else who isn’t keen, sorry about HSM, hoping you will take me up on the offer of forgiveness if I mention Twilight next time. Most importantly, thanks everyone, and keep writing!
Much love,
Joe
x
February 26th, 2009 at 11:20 pm
Yet another spectacular blog Joe
And the pictures that accompany are amazing!…nearly as good as your videos from the summer…do you reckon we will be treated to such a spectacle anyy time?
I know now why you have not included much about the food until now. Its not as exciting as the lavish 9course meals we are used to hearing about on your blogs consisting of triple decker pizzas, 6fthigh burgers and swimmingpool sized shakes. However, the beans, bananas and baked bread sound suffient enough for most peoples appetites.
But I must point out that you missed a cracking episode of come dine with me last Sunday…it had Raef from last years apprentice! Truelly sensational!!
I can’t believe you are in Brazil and managed to watch the Oscars, and me in Durham, didn’t even manage such a luxury!! As soon as this comment has been posted, I shall be you-tube(ing) Zac Effrons guest appearence, however, I was most dissapointed that he wasn;t up for an award himself! Or Robert Pattinson…erm…I hope that is Twighlight guy. Ermm..yes. But I must agree, Slum Dog deserved a wheelbarrow full of awards.
The carnival sound spectacular! Despite you only witnessing it from the comfort of your appartment/house/place were you stay…Really looking forward to seeing more pics next week! I can’t believe you only post these every week…it seems only a few days ago. It is quite worrying with deadlines looming…yikes!
Also, not mentioned your ‘teaching’ or lack of at the moment so it seems
Very jealous you can sun yourself on the beach/play epic matches of football (who would have thought ey) whilst being the newbie around. But remember Joe, Gabriella managed to intergrate whilst mixing up the Staus Quo of east high. I would like to point out that I have been challenged to ‘give up’ high school musical for lent and despite it only being day 2, I am struggling. Therfore, a you tube session of Zac at the oscars should cover today’s dosage. Fingers crossed. Have a brill week whatever you get up to. Jenxxx
February 26th, 2009 at 11:27 pm
I am very happy with the interest that Joe has attracted about Brazil.
The beach he mencioned is called Camboinhas and is on the other side of Guanabara Bay, in Niteroi. To cross the bay, we were on a bridge that has 13 kilometors extension. The view is beautiful.
By the way, a campeã do desfile de Carnaval 2009 (the champion of the Canival Parede of 2009) is the School of Samba Salgueiro. On saturday we’ll be at the parede to see the winners.
Thanks for all comments on the Volunteer-in- Brazil Blog.
Love from we all
Beth (not the sis)
February 27th, 2009 at 01:19 pm
Hey sir!
Before I begin I just have to state that Jen’s comment of integrating into the new school actually had me crying on the floor. You should certainly take heed of Jen’s words of wisdom, my friend. Also, mucho thankso for the dancing caption competition award, but what can I say? It’s a classic.
Although we are only on the second blog, I feel like it get’s more exciting each week! The carnaval sounds absolutely brilliant, so much fun! I’m sure you’ll remember your time this week for the rest of your life.
Your pictures, I have to say, make wonderful desktop wallpapers. So bright and sunny, I never realised such conditions obtained in the world at this time of year!
I’ve been thinking about which kind of supply/new teacher you’d be comparable to. I’m still unsure, so I’ll tell you the options and you will know in your heart which one you are. (A) Ms. Jemson (B)
February 27th, 2009 at 01:33 pm
argh pressed sent without meaning to! soz man.
To continue: (B) Ms. Gabriel (C) The scouse army English teacher dude or (D) Mr. Green. Who do you think?
It’s good to hear the teaching is going well though, you’re making a real difference. Molto bene.
Ah, the Oscars. Well, as you know I’m purposefully a film UN-buff but I must admit I am getting more interested in such things. I may even buy an issue of Empire! :O
As for Lent, well it is not going well so far. I LOLed at Jen’s choice, but I don’t think I’m strong-willed enough for anything as drastic as that. I’m trying to eat more healthily, do some exercise and also I want to try and find out more about Lent and what it means, hence I’m spending a while in the Religion&Theology section of the library. (Wooo!) On Tuesday we had a traditional pancake race around the 1st Quad, which was very fun.
I’m also running for Welfare Rep, the elections are going on ASK WE SPEAK. :S I hope I get it - you get training and I know I can be a help. One also has to maintain the levels of stock in the condom machine, which is obviously vital to maintaining the college’s high academic standards.
Anyway, ciao for now amigo.
February 27th, 2009 at 01:34 pm
did it again!
anyway, hope you have a good week sir, looking forward to the next instalment!
Jake
x
February 27th, 2009 at 01:58 pm
Jose
The Lapo Bloco reminds me of Saturday afternoons on ‘The Kop’ before they put in seats; I presume not many Cariocas suffer from enochlophobia or claustrophobia for that matter having to make put their heads into varios animals to make a phone call!
Pizza with ‘Palm tree cuttings’ is not a topping I’m familiar with; can you enlighten on that particular delicacy!
I’m all for giving up High School Musical for Lent; ‘right now I can hardly breath’ with all the HSM references on the comments section
I don’t know much about Carnaval in Brazil, but I came across this ditty from the Associated Press news agency about the ‘best job in Brazil’
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iyjbxBmUMLzDykWFWL0oWESWkgPQD96I5QNG0
I’m sure Jake and John would love to apply for the job, but am I write that, of your friends, Jose, only Annie has the appropriate qualifications?
Jake; we are counting on you to maintain Oriel’s high moral standards! We are sure the academic aspect can look after itself!!
Love Dad
February 27th, 2009 at 02:14 pm
My goodness Jacob Vart…does you mother know? (as the song says!) I am not sure my friend Angela struggled and strained to send her good Catholic boy to Lourdes on consecutive pilgrimages, in order that he could find his way to Oxford to maintain the levels of stock in the co…. machine! Get back to that library and get some serious Lenten reading done lad..then ring me! Oh and I can send you some ‘holy pics’ for your desktop too?! (By the way Jake, there’s several Priests and Nuns reading..so go steady please!)
Oh hi ‘Sir’ Jose! Once again you have done us proud with another ‘brilliant blog’! How’s Lent going love? I hope you are doing better than the other two J& J’s…Jen & Jake! Admirable of Jen to ‘give up’ HSM but then you can’t go on You Tube for an alternative Jen! the idea is NOT to replace it!
I think I need to set another challenge here! What’s the best thing a ‘blogger’ can do “for” or “without” during this Lent..whilst my poor son is slogging away in the South American heat, trying to communicate with a foreign language, foreign food and money etc!!! This is: Jose Mum’s Mission: Anyone up for it?
Jose you have picked a bad time to be away, ONE of the things I have given up listening to the Radio..well more specifically your very favourite IRISH radio and the house is not the same..as you can imagine!
The Carnival photos took my breath away! So many people..I thought it was going to be like Preston’s! See http://www.visitlancashire.com/site/whats-on/search/caribbean-carnival-p119110. I can tell you all about the history of Carnival in Preston!
Well, we do have one May 29th in Avenham Park..can you see Fr. Habila in the photo on the link! It was a very funny photo you took of the poor lady with the microphone attached to her shorts!
I hope you have been able to listen to Barry Manilow’s ‘Copacabana’ song whilst there! One of Mum’s all time favourites! Ask Beth (Brazil) does she know it? Thanks again Beth to you and your family for being so fantastic and brilliant to Joseph! That just means so much to us all back home.
What’s Pizza with Palm Tree Cuttings Jose, can Bia enlighten us? Can you or Beth/Bia post a photo of her family so we can all meet them please?
Considering you never touched the ’stuff’ until recently, I can’t believe you are enjoying coffee! As serious coffee drinkers, Gillian and I will be looking forward to you making us some ‘milky cafietieres’ upon your return..you can bring us a tray into the lounge/garden..yippee! All the years I have tried to get you to eat a daily banana and the ‘Sisters’ have actually managed it!
Back to work, grey, dull, cold and wet in Panto Penwortham!
Love you Millions Mum
PS. Photo of you at the blackboard was gorgeous! More of them please Beth?
February 27th, 2009 at 06:21 pm
(Glad to see that ‘3-comments Jake’ has been reprimanded for his inapropriate subjects of discussion in a family blogging environment. However, on this occasion I am willing to overlook the matter myself, having read that he is strongly considering purchasing a copy of Empire)
Good day Josiah!
Blimey, who’d ‘ave thought 30 year ago you’d be sittin’ in Rio drinkin’ medium sized cup o’ coffee! Delighted to see the return of detailed fodder/beverage descriptions to the blogs… even more delighted to see that you haven’t come across the Brazilian equivalent of Grits yet. Infact, for the sake of your tastebuds, I hope you never encounter such an item!
The teaching sounds great! Glad to hear you’ve learnt the Portuguese for those good old teacher phrases of “Be Quiet” and “Shut Up” already! Just make sure that all the kids ‘muck in’ on the sports field whilst ensuring that masters are still recieving plenty of ‘written work’ from them.
Caranaval looks fantastic! The photos of the Blocos are ace.. great to see you enjoying the Braziliant festivities! By the way, did anyone know that word ‘carnival’ (or ‘carnaval’) originates from the Old Italian ‘carnelevare’ which means ‘to remove meat’. Traditionally, many Roman Catholics abstained from meat and poultry in the 4 days leading up to lent (the 4 days on which the Carnaval takes place!). So this is how Carnival/Carnaval gets its name! Do they have pancakes in Brazil? (By the way Jake, what does a traditional pancake race involve? And Greg, please could you pass on the address for applications for that Carnaval job?)
The beach shot of Copacobana is amazing… I can’t help asking whether or not a Frisbee has made its first appearance on Copacobana yet?!
OSCAR’s must have been a treat to watch.. a proud occasion for any British viewer I’m sure. Slumdog truly did deserve all the gongs.. I think I may have finally persuaded Mum & Dad to go and see it tonight!
In response to Rose’s comment about the bloggers Lent challenge, I have an idea (which I must admit has been inspired by a remark made by Greg in his comment); For the rest of Lent, lets see which commenter can make the most High School Musical or Mamma Mia references without ever using the words “High School Musical”, “Mamma Mia” or “ABBA” (or “HSM” or alternative abreviations). The challenge is to keep them as low key as possible but slip in at least one per blog post. Any blogger who uses the one of the forbidden words/phrases in order to make such a reference, will be expelled from East High until Easter.
Keep having a wonderful time Joisah! (I ‘ope you’re not missin’ shoebox factory too much)
Thanks for another great Brazilog!
Obadiah
February 27th, 2009 at 09:13 pm
Hello Joe!
Just a quick apology - got slightly carried away. Sorry everybody! It’s near exam time - I’m loosing my marbles.
And Rose, I shall take you up on the challenge. I need a while to think of a worthwhile one, however.
Jake
x
February 27th, 2009 at 10:22 pm
That’s ok Jake..now I realise Greg’s directed ‘our family readers’ to some painted ‘dancing queens’ (get that John!) I can see my role here is going to be to try and keep some commenters writing like Super Troupers!
Brilliant commentary John, made us laugh aloud several times, well done!
Be in touch again soon, honey honey! (I hope our James (White) is reading this can anyone tell him?
February 27th, 2009 at 10:27 pm
Ah Jake.
Such a comment reminds me of a time when you wrote me a poem…
Hmm.
February 28th, 2009 at 12:10 am
Don’t go there Jen! Poor Jake, he’s going to regret this and we are just hoping he got the post? He may be needing ‘welfare’ by now!
Where’s Katie’s comments - there’s an ‘absent’lee’?!
3 - comment Mum signing off - as:
That’s all we’ve got breath for tonight! (I hope you’re counting John Boy!)
February 28th, 2009 at 12:41 am
ola bro!
Another fabulous blog! I cant belive how concencious and detailed they are its really cool to hear all about it! The carnaval sounds great and yes some more pictures would be great. The one of you teaching is exactly what i imagined, a very typical scene, which is a shame.
I also can’t belived you managed to see the oscars on the other side of the world! I did’nt see “tuesday night football” up for one though? Some kind of technical error? The cover is all done and dusted, it looks great, we will email you a copy soon so you can see!
Jake you’re comments are flying around with gusto! Getcha head in the game man! The carnaval career made me laugh alot, as did johns interest! Surprised also not to see much mention of frisbees when there was mention of a beach! Are you going your own way and switching sports to football now? Your fans will be dissappointed!
On the edge of my seat for the next blog, promise i will get in there quicker next week!
Tchau! x
February 28th, 2009 at 01:20 am
Hi joe
Just a short note to wish you all the best in Brazil. Carnivals and Beaches…. sounds like my type of work. Everything sounds really good, it seems you couldn’t be in a much better location.
Sorry my comment doesn’t meet what seems to be the standard essay leght, I’ll try harder next time.
Edd
February 28th, 2009 at 01:20 am
I will try to explain what Palm Tree is. Palm Tree is the name given to the “kernel” of the trunk of the palm trees. Hmmm, a bit redundant?
http://www.es.gov.br/site/files/arquivos/imagem/palmaceas101.jpg
Very tasty, it is used to make various dishes such as pies, pastries, cakes, salads or pizzas.
http://cozinhatravessa.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/palmito.jpg
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_EeJBDNSBAPQ/R-V0Tt_0ShI/AAAAAAAAFnE/3Pmv92yPPtI/DSC06291.JPG
The taste? Well, I do not know how to describe, but it is soft. The texture? Soft as well. More than this, only being here. Joe’s Mum, yes, I know the music of Barry Manilow, But unfortunately it doesn’t play here to much any more.
No need to thank me for taking care of Joe, because he is adorable and it is a pleasure to be with him. We appreciate the opportunity of having him with us. Sorry, but I have to go now, because we all (me, Eduardo, Joe, Gabriel, Beatriz and Laura, who arrived yesterday night from England) are going to Devassa right now - rather suggestive name for a bar. I’m sure that in the next week you will see a picture of our meal today…
Tchau! x
March 2nd, 2009 at 08:25 pm
oi!!
decided to read this famous blog! You write well, my friend!
you know, you missed quite a show on the Maracana yesterday! seriously, was the final, only my team, beautiful Botafogo in the whole stadium… hauahuha
im glad you´re having these good experiences here, hope you have the best stories to tell!
tchau tchau!
March 3rd, 2009 at 08:58 pm
My first comment!!
My comments start here!! Sorry to Joe and Joe’s mum who noticed my absense!! (Facebook is being used though a bit) :]
Well Joe, i cant actually believe you were at a carnival, it looks actually amazing!! so so so jelous. It weird to see so many people all crammed in to one street too :] i hope the music was good and lived to up expectations of brazilian music :]
And the picture of the beach loves like LA. ‘Mazing!!
Oscars too…..how unfair!! i didn’t even get to watch them!! just got the newspaper telling me about them the next day!! Yey to slumdog millionare’s director from BURY! whey :] the film was also pretty good, but pretty gory at the same time. Like when that little boy got blinded. eugh!
Anyways, have to ask, did you see university challenge? on the edge of my seat to see oxford, corpus christi beat manchester uni….only to hear today oxford got disqualified!! How outrageous. But yey to manchester!!
Anyways Joe, keep having a fab fab fab time :]
Im sure you will, i mean you do have your own teachers table from what i could gather from the ‘mobile’ picture!!
Keep putting the blogs up pleaseee
Love Katie
xxxxxx
March 4th, 2009 at 12:48 am
Well done Katie..Great start..keep on commenting and we had been following University Challenge but didn’t know the latest so that’s fab that now you have brought us up to date..serves Oxford right..they should have had our brilliant “Volunteer in Brazil” friend Gabriel or at least ‘our Jake’ on their side…although he’s been quiet for the last few days..so he must be mega busy..could he be wandering the University ‘Comfort Facilities’ these days..we are all wondering……..?!! Jake ..are you there..?
March 4th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
This is Jake Vart reporting in, sorry about that!
Yes these past few days have been a bit hectic. Just had the term’s rowing competition, had a fair amount of maths to do and a ‘Logic Dinner’ to attend. (Needless to say, it was a ‘formal’ Logic Dinner haha).
Hmm anyway. Joe I cannot believe it has been a week already, I cannot wait for these photos and a new blog! I hope there’s one particularly stylish one that can be commandeered as my wallpaper for the week. I’ve had the beach one this time round, but I fancy a cultural switch to the Carnaval.
Katie - I MET Gail Trimble three days ago! Corpus Christi is just next to my college and I passed her in the street. I smiled and said hello and well done - needless to say I had to sit down afterwards. But when I got back I saw the sad news… poor Gail Trimble.
Oh, and I did get the Welfare post, somehow. It didn’t hurt that I ran unopposed, but still it could have gone either way!
But Joe, we should be talking about your blog! We need the new one for ‘fresh banter’, as they say.
Take care, sir!
Jake
x
March 4th, 2009 at 01:26 pm
HI JOE
Great to hear you are having such a good time, this is becoming quite an institution and I need to go and have a lie down after reading your blogg followed by the 19 comments!! I am glad to hear about the food, \’I can still recall ….last summer\’ and the wonderful descriptions of every meal. The carnival sounds fantastic and remeber that Aristotle considered the pleasures and art of recreation to be superior to the achievements of labour! Just trying to impress Jake! Have a great time Joe and keep up the good work, the bingo sounds a great idea - have you tryed french cricket always good for a confined space.
lots love siren Gillian xxx
March 4th, 2009 at 01:35 pm
Jake.. you met Gail Trimble?! Haha, I am rather impressed at that! Pass on my condolences if you see her again… although, when all said and done, you should avoid reminding her that the winner takes it all
Can’t wait for week 3’s brazilog Josiah!
PS. Glad to see (some) bloggers are having a go at the ABBA/HSM challenge!
March 4th, 2009 at 08:48 pm
Oh Joe how I miss thee!
I’ve decided I’m Gonna Sing You My Love Song, and I suppose I’ll just Let The Music Speak:
There you are… Sitting In The Palmtree(s), I Wonder…
It’s been So Long and I do look forward to your Arrival back home, I do I do I do I do I do.
The Day Before You Came to that Tropical Loveland known as Brazil (Just past Happy Hawaii) I admit I felt my heart Under Attack - I guess you could say The King (That’s Me) Had Lost His Crown – I frankly didn’t know whether I Should Laugh Or Cry.
Because People Need Love, you know? Does Your Mother Know, too? My Mama Said “Don’t worry son, He Is Your Brother - he’ll be back soon” – which is fine, only If It Wasn’t For The Nights. I thought about flying out to Rio – but that’s Another Town, Another Train. I told myself “Andante Jake Andante, try to take it one day at a time” and for a while I was As Good As New and I thought I’d Moved On.
But then I Had A Dream – a memory from of Our Last Summer in Lourdes. One Of Us (I think it was me) had tripped Head Over Heels over the cobbles (due to the poor Love-light conditions} and the other had laughed so hard it had made him cry – you know, The Way Old Friends Do? But nonetheless it really hurt – Why Did It Have To Be Me? I shouted “Dame! Dame! Dame!…” On and On and On. Oh the memories.
Alas, it’s such a Crazy World. When All Is Said And Done I suppose I’ll just have to Soldiers on like a Super Trouper. I hope I can (Lovers) Live A Little Longer without you here – so I guess it’s Hasta Manana from me. If things get really bad I’ll be sure to SOS you.
Love from
Me and I.
x
P.S. I went to Tesco’s today – it was Two For The Price Of One on smoked ham. It was Me And Bobby And Bobby’s Brother – they had come to visit - and I remember Bobby was the Man In The Middle. But then there was the terrible accident – I saw the cheap and slimy ham Slipping Through My Fingers… I tried to catch it, but The Visitors were just Crackin’ Up with laughter. I cried “Watch Out!” but to my horror the ham flew right past them and crashed straight into the comfiture aisle.
In short, it was a disaster – the store supervisor (his name was Fernando) demanded we Gimme Gimme Gimme him a lot of Money Money Money to pay for the Honey Honey jars that had been smashed. I had also been hurt by the broken glass – I Saw It In The Mirror (the cut, that is) when I got back home. But hey, I’m just clumsy. That’s Me. I could never be in the army and fight as they did in the Battle of Waterloo of 1815, for example. They were real men. Tigers, in fact.
P.P.S. It’s called Scrabble - that The Name Of The Game you were asking about.
P.P.P.S. Next time I’ll tell you about when I Kissed The Teacher -
March 4th, 2009 at 08:51 pm
But for now I’ll have to go. The phone’s going Ring Ring…
March 5th, 2009 at 02:04 am
Hahaha! All I have to say to that is… thankyou for the music Mr Vart!