It was a lovely piece Rainbow are their anymore new contributors coming to this new thread or is it just this 5 or so I was just wondering it just looks like the ones from the book thread that's okay just curious.That boy was a very brave young man to have gone through everything he did at sc much a young a age.
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The Great Pretender is one of my favorite music pieces to me it perfectly represents who Freddie was to many people.He was one person to one friend maybe he needed to provide another personality to another he was chopped full of personality and greatness.But the song does have a sadness about it a pretender can't ever be themselves or can they?
I look at this thread as a friendly place for people to post if and when they have something they would like to share. That probably means that most will only post on occasion. I'm guessing many are too busy with jobs, family, just life in general, to keep up a running conversation...and that is fine. It actually seems far more natural that way and that is a good thing. Personally, I prefer to read other people's posts far more than I want to post myself, so I often I don't comment. Others might feel the same way as well. This thread will not be active all the time, but since that is not the goal, I don't worry about it.
Have a lovely weekend folks! I see blue skies and sunshine. Might be a good day to get some fresh air, even though it is a brisk 35 degrees out now...or it could be a good day to curl up with a book. :)
Have a lovely weekend folks! I see blue skies and sunshine. Might be a good day to get some fresh air, even though it is a brisk 35 degrees out now...or it could be a good day to curl up with a book. :)
Rainbow, couldnt agree with ya more sister same ole subjects are rather boring after a while I get it .I just figured it would be more built up than this but I see this is under personal meaning person I get that now lol you have a lovely weekend too!
Rainbow, I was thinking about your post. As always, well said. You often put my thoughts into words. :)
I knew going in this chat thread would not be as active as Thor's thread was in the beginning. Thor's thread had dwindled down to a very small number of people posting and I think most, if not all, came over here. I also know we have lurkers, and that's fine too. My hope was that this new thread would become a place where friendships could continue but with no pressure to be as active as we were on Thor's thread. I was hoping for a little spot here to gather and share when the urge hit. That might mean some quiet days since we are all so busy in our lives, but that's ok. It's also the reason I chose the Personal Forum rather than the General because it gives us the freedom to mix Freddie and non-Freddie comments together, but by choosing that I also knew it might be harder to find. Maybe we have to rely on word of mouth. To be honest, while I'd like to see it grow, I'm very ok if it stays small and intimate.
I knew going in this chat thread would not be as active as Thor's thread was in the beginning. Thor's thread had dwindled down to a very small number of people posting and I think most, if not all, came over here. I also know we have lurkers, and that's fine too. My hope was that this new thread would become a place where friendships could continue but with no pressure to be as active as we were on Thor's thread. I was hoping for a little spot here to gather and share when the urge hit. That might mean some quiet days since we are all so busy in our lives, but that's ok. It's also the reason I chose the Personal Forum rather than the General because it gives us the freedom to mix Freddie and non-Freddie comments together, but by choosing that I also knew it might be harder to find. Maybe we have to rely on word of mouth. To be honest, while I'd like to see it grow, I'm very ok if it stays small and intimate.
Completely understand I just stumbled on it maybe others will too.For those that like discussions in large forums and are comfortable in crowds this might not be the place for them but for those that are more sensitive maybe and are used to smaller places spot on good choice job well done.
Hi all!! I completely agree!! When not on, am still thinking about all of you and love knowing our group is still here!!!
I just saw Thor’s book update!! Sooo exciting!!
I’m sure this will light up the book thread for a bit too!!!
I was just thinking about Freddie and how much fun it sounds like he had giving and receiving and sharing in the exchange. Don’t remember where I read it but how he really appreciated the gesture if giving and something about how he felt dome didn’t know what to give for someone who could get what they want and he did not feel that way. :-)))) I try to remember that.... every gesture of kindness and giving is good and can mean so much!!
Happy Monday all
Xo
I just saw Thor’s book update!! Sooo exciting!!
I’m sure this will light up the book thread for a bit too!!!
I was just thinking about Freddie and how much fun it sounds like he had giving and receiving and sharing in the exchange. Don’t remember where I read it but how he really appreciated the gesture if giving and something about how he felt dome didn’t know what to give for someone who could get what they want and he did not feel that way. :-)))) I try to remember that.... every gesture of kindness and giving is good and can mean so much!!
Happy Monday all
Xo
JB, nice to see you! It's been a busy week and I'm just now finding time to get back to you.
Yeah, it sounds like Thor's book is really close now. I hope it does light up the book thread. I was really enjoying sharing about books there so I was sorry to see it fade. I guess part of the problem is too few discussable books and too little time. I have several coffee table books but there isn't a whole lot to say about them. Maybe both Thor and Rudi will get their books out soon.
I love Freddie's generosity too. I've read in several sources that he also liked to receive gifts. I used to think about what I would have given him if I had the chance. I finally came up with what I think he would have enjoyed. I have a small collection of antique salt cellars and I love to poke around in antique shops for them. They are small and usually affordable. Since Freddie liked to give special dinner parties I think it would have been fun to find the perfect antique salt cellar or cellars for him to use when he set a fancy table. Anyone have any other ideas? What do you get for someone who needs nothing, but loves to be remembered with a gift???
Hope you are all staying well. Things are kind of crazy in my state.
Yeah, it sounds like Thor's book is really close now. I hope it does light up the book thread. I was really enjoying sharing about books there so I was sorry to see it fade. I guess part of the problem is too few discussable books and too little time. I have several coffee table books but there isn't a whole lot to say about them. Maybe both Thor and Rudi will get their books out soon.
I love Freddie's generosity too. I've read in several sources that he also liked to receive gifts. I used to think about what I would have given him if I had the chance. I finally came up with what I think he would have enjoyed. I have a small collection of antique salt cellars and I love to poke around in antique shops for them. They are small and usually affordable. Since Freddie liked to give special dinner parties I think it would have been fun to find the perfect antique salt cellar or cellars for him to use when he set a fancy table. Anyone have any other ideas? What do you get for someone who needs nothing, but loves to be remembered with a gift???
Hope you are all staying well. Things are kind of crazy in my state.
Hi everyone! Episode 3 of Finding Freddie is out! I haven't had a change to watch yet but it looks like it's interviews with David Wigg. So, may be all stuff we've seen before:
https://www.youtube.com/FreddieMercurySolo
Katy, I'm ashamed to say I've never heard of a salt cellar before. Didn't know those things existed lol! Might've been the perfect gift for someone who can buy themselves anything!
Don't know what state you are in Katy, but I hope you aren't suffering in the crazy. Things haven't gotten bad by me yet except for the toilet paper being sold out. Gotta say, if things get that bad, I don't think a stockpile of t.p. is gonna help us survive!!! Oh well, to each their own! I am still scheduled to go on my Ireland vacation in 3 weeks (shocked face). None of the companies I have booked with (airlines, hotels, airbnb's, car rental) have cancelled anything. I'm too close to cancel and get my money back so I am either waiting on them to do so or we're still going. Good news is there will be 2 nurses and a cop in my group so they will keep me safe, I hope ;)
https://www.youtube.com/FreddieMercurySolo
Katy, I'm ashamed to say I've never heard of a salt cellar before. Didn't know those things existed lol! Might've been the perfect gift for someone who can buy themselves anything!
Don't know what state you are in Katy, but I hope you aren't suffering in the crazy. Things haven't gotten bad by me yet except for the toilet paper being sold out. Gotta say, if things get that bad, I don't think a stockpile of t.p. is gonna help us survive!!! Oh well, to each their own! I am still scheduled to go on my Ireland vacation in 3 weeks (shocked face). None of the companies I have booked with (airlines, hotels, airbnb's, car rental) have cancelled anything. I'm too close to cancel and get my money back so I am either waiting on them to do so or we're still going. Good news is there will be 2 nurses and a cop in my group so they will keep me safe, I hope ;)
Just saw the latest "Finding Freddie". Even if I have heard certain stories before, there are always new and interesting tidbits. I absolutely love to watch Freddie laugh because that laugh of his is SO infectious. His eyes even smile at the same time. What can I say...he just radiates charm!
I have a salt cellar that I bought at an antiques fair over 36 years ago...I simply referred to it as a "little salt dish". Katydyd...the salt cellar is a good gift idea. Would you be a guest at Freddie's dinner party as well? :) In regards to finding a good present for Freddie...that's a hard one. Maybe a cell phone that had Delilah's meow as a ring tone! (While Freddie does not seem like the kind of person who would have a cell phone glued to his hand, everyone uses one now and then)
Amidds...you probably told us before, but where in Ireland will you be traveling? I love Ireland and hope to go back one day in the not too distant future. It's one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. Soup and bread at a small pub with music...perfect evening!
In regards to the coronavirus situation...if someone expects to use 50 rolls of TP in a month, I dare say there might be something else going on with that person! Events are getting canceled left and right. I had tickets to see a Yankee/Blue Jays spring training game, but that has now been canceled (birthday gift to my husband). I'm hoping this virus is quickly contained for the sake of those who are most susceptible to getting sick.
I have a salt cellar that I bought at an antiques fair over 36 years ago...I simply referred to it as a "little salt dish". Katydyd...the salt cellar is a good gift idea. Would you be a guest at Freddie's dinner party as well? :) In regards to finding a good present for Freddie...that's a hard one. Maybe a cell phone that had Delilah's meow as a ring tone! (While Freddie does not seem like the kind of person who would have a cell phone glued to his hand, everyone uses one now and then)
Amidds...you probably told us before, but where in Ireland will you be traveling? I love Ireland and hope to go back one day in the not too distant future. It's one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. Soup and bread at a small pub with music...perfect evening!
In regards to the coronavirus situation...if someone expects to use 50 rolls of TP in a month, I dare say there might be something else going on with that person! Events are getting canceled left and right. I had tickets to see a Yankee/Blue Jays spring training game, but that has now been canceled (birthday gift to my husband). I'm hoping this virus is quickly contained for the sake of those who are most susceptible to getting sick.
Amidds, thanks for the link to the podcast. I've always enjoyed Freddie's interviews with David Wigg because he seems so relaxed. I could listen to him laugh all day.
I hope I'm attaching a picture of the salt cellars I got from my grandmother's house when she died. We were all allowed to choose something and I was so impressed with these as a little girl that I chose them. We were not a fancy family, but on special occasions my grandmother did like to set a pretty table. I recall seeing them every Easter. I remember loving these for the little glass "shovels" though it was easy to get too much salt! I have never actually used them in my home. They are just part of a small collection of salt cellars in a corner cabinet. Rainbow, I'd like to have been a fly on the wall at one of Freddie's dinners. I think I would have been too intimidated to take part in the clever repartee if I was actually there. Rainbow, I did like your idea of a Delilah ringtone. Freddie seemed to like gadgets so I'll bet he'd have loved cell phones.
Amidds, I hope your trip to Ireland works out. That's a country I've always wanted to see. Will you visit Jim's home of Carlow? I imagine you'd have to have very tolerant travel companions to do that. :)
As for the virus, it's been crazy around here. Schools in my state are out for three weeks, and my church just canceled services for the next two weeks. I don't get the TP run either, but I know it's out of stock in all the local stores. We had heard here that P and G said they might not be able to get the components they need to manufacture paper products, so that's part of the reason for madness in my area since P and G is a big employer. I know I saw a lot of empty shelves in the store on Wednesday.
I hope I'm attaching a picture of the salt cellars I got from my grandmother's house when she died. We were all allowed to choose something and I was so impressed with these as a little girl that I chose them. We were not a fancy family, but on special occasions my grandmother did like to set a pretty table. I recall seeing them every Easter. I remember loving these for the little glass "shovels" though it was easy to get too much salt! I have never actually used them in my home. They are just part of a small collection of salt cellars in a corner cabinet. Rainbow, I'd like to have been a fly on the wall at one of Freddie's dinners. I think I would have been too intimidated to take part in the clever repartee if I was actually there. Rainbow, I did like your idea of a Delilah ringtone. Freddie seemed to like gadgets so I'll bet he'd have loved cell phones.
Amidds, I hope your trip to Ireland works out. That's a country I've always wanted to see. Will you visit Jim's home of Carlow? I imagine you'd have to have very tolerant travel companions to do that. :)
As for the virus, it's been crazy around here. Schools in my state are out for three weeks, and my church just canceled services for the next two weeks. I don't get the TP run either, but I know it's out of stock in all the local stores. We had heard here that P and G said they might not be able to get the components they need to manufacture paper products, so that's part of the reason for madness in my area since P and G is a big employer. I know I saw a lot of empty shelves in the store on Wednesday.
Ok, first, Ireland since you all asked ;). We are SUPPOSED to start in Dublin and take the typical southern loop around for Killarney and Blarney castles, ring of Kerry, Limerick, Cliffs of Moor, Galway, Knebworth, then, back to Dublin. very typical touristy stuff which I LOVE! Of course we’re all a little worried our plans will be cancelled!
Second, I take care of my mother who is 89, immunocompromised, and doesn’t get around much. I grocery shop for her weekly. Stopped on my way home from work and had to go to 3 stores to get the 10 things she needed because the shelves were EMPTY!!! I laughed to myself cause, just earlier today, I had made the comment here that I didn’t see a lot of crazy in my area. Well, I stand corrected!!! But, I get the whole toilet paper thing now.....every time one person sneezes, 100 people shit themselves ;)
Ok, off to finally watch the new Finding Freddie episode....and see if I can find toilet paper anywhere lol. Might go out and steal napkins from restaurants! Have an awesome, non-crazy Friday y’all!
Second, I take care of my mother who is 89, immunocompromised, and doesn’t get around much. I grocery shop for her weekly. Stopped on my way home from work and had to go to 3 stores to get the 10 things she needed because the shelves were EMPTY!!! I laughed to myself cause, just earlier today, I had made the comment here that I didn’t see a lot of crazy in my area. Well, I stand corrected!!! But, I get the whole toilet paper thing now.....every time one person sneezes, 100 people shit themselves ;)
Ok, off to finally watch the new Finding Freddie episode....and see if I can find toilet paper anywhere lol. Might go out and steal napkins from restaurants! Have an awesome, non-crazy Friday y’all!
Katydyd, I'm not much of a book person but I would assume Thor and Lee would set something up for themselves when and if it is time.If i were to publish a book i would be concerned with selling it first you work so hard on something it's also a investment as well.Discussing something and giving away information in a book your trying to get off the ground wouldnt make much sense to me.Ofcourse you want to keep a friendly relationship among your fan base that's were some of your money comes from .But it kinda defeats purpose to jump right in before you start selling your product.They are smart guys not born yesterday it seems everyone has rushed them so with this book.I think they been pretty generous with the threads and info they have given so far.I think this is a great buisness and retirement investment for them and that does take time.
Amidds, I get you wanting protect mom till this thing with the virus rolls over we just have to be strong as nations until it passes or they come up with a vaccine.Im putting off my treatments too they do weaken the immune system.Stay well wash hands everyone and make sure and by toilet paper there isnt hardly any.
Katy! Thank you for sharing picture of your grandmother’s salt cellar ... absolutely beautiful. And I love the conversation about what yo give. For Freddie, maybe a few coffee table books of artists? Or piece of clothing that was “different” I wonder what guests at the hat party brought. It was also funny reading that they had a place in the attic where some gifts would go. :). I do love the thought of giving no matter how much or little someone has we can always brighten a day. I love when people have commented years later that they still have something I gave them.
Amidds- I wasn’t familiar with salt cellars either :) and thank you for the link! Looking forward to watching. I hope your trip goes off ok. I was supposed to go to New York this weekend see billy Joel and a Broadway show but of course cancelled it. We are already discussing a re-do trip.
I know what you mean, right after the CH press conference, seems everyone hit the stores. There were no shopping carts available. Toilet paper comment-hysterical-I didn’t understand. Haha.
The one good thing, I think, coming from it is global, true concern and compassion for one another... let’s hope that continues.
Tomorrow may be comfy Queen yoga pants day for me. Maybe I’ll get some reading in. :-)))
Amidds- I wasn’t familiar with salt cellars either :) and thank you for the link! Looking forward to watching. I hope your trip goes off ok. I was supposed to go to New York this weekend see billy Joel and a Broadway show but of course cancelled it. We are already discussing a re-do trip.
I know what you mean, right after the CH press conference, seems everyone hit the stores. There were no shopping carts available. Toilet paper comment-hysterical-I didn’t understand. Haha.
The one good thing, I think, coming from it is global, true concern and compassion for one another... let’s hope that continues.
Tomorrow may be comfy Queen yoga pants day for me. Maybe I’ll get some reading in. :-)))