tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37400848.post8069257742865475523..comments2023-12-31T08:43:00.853+00:00Comments on Wife in the North: Oyster Oysterwife in the northhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227214647512546906noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37400848.post-10527019031204594022007-03-27T22:31:00.000+01:002007-03-27T22:31:00.000+01:00Anon: 11.51I understand why people put these setti...Anon: 11.51<BR/><BR/>I understand why people put these settings in place but it does then restrict comment to people who are comfortable about drawing attention their own blogs. (Not all of us are).<BR/><BR/>You yourself are anonymous and are able to post here.<BR/><BR/>Alright - so "Silly Mummy" might not be up there with WITN or Rilly Super (who is bloody funny) but she might fare better if she wrote stuff that wasn't trying to reach the saturated "chick-lit" readership out there. <BR/><BR/>That's all I was trying to say.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37400848.post-4538227568600176122007-03-27T12:05:00.000+01:002007-03-27T12:05:00.000+01:00Talking of oysters, check out this great book 'The...Talking of oysters, check out this great book 'The Pearls of Bizdom: From Grit to Great'...<BR/><BR/>http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pearls-Bizdom-How-Grit-Great/dp/1904181821<BR/><BR/>Great for seeing the lighter side of life in the midst of your current travails. How is the building work coming along ? I hope your hubby is keeping an eye on things and a bit of a 'hand on the tiller' so to speak. <BR/><BR/>It will be great when it's done - far better than being in a 'new house' which is rather soul-less and done to someone else's design.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37400848.post-85941588038768342462007-03-27T11:51:00.000+01:002007-03-27T11:51:00.000+01:00fellow blogger - I tend to agree with your point, ...fellow blogger - I tend to agree with your point, people like 'silly mummy' who refuse to allow 'anonymous' comments are missing a whole raft of people who are libertarian 'id card/nhs database/cctv hating refuseniks'...<BR/><BR/>Mind you silly mummy ain't quite as good as wifey, and not quite as funny as 'rilly super', so I am not sure it is a great loss.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37400848.post-71479335622045444762007-03-26T23:46:00.001+01:002007-03-26T23:46:00.001+01:00(If I may) for the attention of Silly Mummy:I've r...(If I may) for the attention of Silly Mummy:<BR/><BR/>I've read your blog (from your comments here). I would like to comment on it but the settings you have put in place don't allow that (only blog people can).<BR/><BR/>I can understand why you have put settings in place but you may get some responses if you change them?<BR/><BR/>Anyway - my advice would be: <BR/><BR/>Don't imitate! Have faith in your yourself. No-one wants to read the same old stuff re-hashed a thousand times.<BR/><BR/>Write what YOU want to. NOT what you think people want to read!<BR/><BR/>I have a blog myself - it's not aimed at any sort of audience - it's not aimed at anyone at all.<BR/><BR/>That's why I'm not signing this off with my blog name.<BR/><BR/>Apologies to WIFN for hi-jacking her space.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37400848.post-87834462664156257112007-03-26T22:06:00.000+01:002007-03-26T22:06:00.000+01:00The oysters and the nudity were one thing but the ...The oysters and the nudity were one thing but the mention of Lindisfarne had me nostalgic. That, the mead and the tidal treachery.James Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14525082702330365464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37400848.post-30722910297066515172007-03-26T21:09:00.000+01:002007-03-26T21:09:00.000+01:00What a lovely description,you are such a good writ...What a lovely description,you are such a good writer but I do worry for your children-do you think they will wish to be reminded of their childish exploits if this blog is still around in 10 years time,you know what teenagers can be like!<BR/>I hope the bullying soon gets sorted by Head Teacher/governors/LEA,it's surely too soon to think of changing schools and anyway there are also bullies at private schools.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10311613404061131311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37400848.post-51391205993351797902007-03-26T17:21:00.000+01:002007-03-26T17:21:00.000+01:00I like the idea, Wifey! Not of being a WMD to mus...I like the idea, Wifey! Not of being a WMD to mussels. I mean trying to dampen down the bullying episode by first doing breasts, then doing naturism. It's a good strategy. It seems to have worked too ...<BR/><BR/>You've struck a real chord with many people. I am dismayed by the hostility and downright nastiness of a small minority of contributors. Please don't let them stop you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37400848.post-6674614033862496252007-03-26T16:53:00.000+01:002007-03-26T16:53:00.000+01:00goodness me somebody you know is awfully bitter ab...goodness me somebody you know is awfully bitter about this blog aren't they! perhaps a little jealous of your success, I am completely hooked now, how is your son by the way?bexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15271523703271160736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37400848.post-69399732852507189932007-03-26T16:41:00.000+01:002007-03-26T16:41:00.000+01:00wifey darling, ah, oysters, I could do with a few ...wifey darling, ah, oysters, I could do with a few of those for my husband (you know what I'm saying now sis!).Do you think you could hide a few down your boots for your old friend Rilly next time you're down there. About a hundredweight should do it to get the old man interested again.<BR/><BR/>all the best<BR/>love Rilly xxrilly superhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05448694078653341955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37400848.post-45741987151185831362007-03-26T15:21:00.000+01:002007-03-26T15:21:00.000+01:00I like oysters myself - nice and fresh with a good...I like oysters myself - nice and fresh with a good strong taste of the sea!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37400848.post-18803827331435114832007-03-26T13:44:00.000+01:002007-03-26T13:44:00.000+01:00"But wait a bit," the Oysters cried,"Before we hav..."But wait a bit," the Oysters cried,<BR/>"Before we have our chat;<BR/>For some of us are out of breath,<BR/>And all of us are fat!"<BR/>"No hurry!" said the Carpenter.<BR/>They thanked him much for that.<BR/><BR/><BR/>"A loaf of bread," the Walrus said,<BR/>"Is what we chiefly need:<BR/>Pepper and vinegar besides<BR/>Are very good indeed--<BR/>Now if you're ready, Oysters dear,<BR/>We can begin to feed."<BR/><BR/><BR/>"But not on us!" the Oysters cried,<BR/>Turning a little blue.<BR/>"After such kindness, that would be<BR/>A dismal thing to do!"<BR/>"The night is fine," the Walrus said.<BR/>"Do you admire the view?<BR/> <BR/><BR/>"It was so kind of you to come!<BR/>And you are very nice!"<BR/>The Carpenter said nothing but<BR/>"Cut us another slice:<BR/>I wish you were not quite so deaf--<BR/>I've had to ask you twice!"<BR/><BR/><BR/>"It seems a shame," the Walrus said,<BR/>"To play them such a trick,<BR/>After we've brought them out so far,<BR/>And made them trot so quick!"<BR/>The Carpenter said nothing but<BR/>"The butter's spread too thick!"<BR/><BR/><BR/>"I weep for you," the Walrus said:<BR/>"I deeply sympathize."<BR/>With sobs and tears he sorted out<BR/>Those of the largest size,<BR/>Holding his pocket-handkerchief<BR/>Before his streaming eyes.<BR/><BR/><BR/>"O Oysters," said the Carpenter,<BR/>"You've had a pleasant run!<BR/>Shall we be trotting home again?'<BR/>But answer came there none--<BR/>And this was scarcely odd, because<BR/>They'd eaten every one.Whispering Wallshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03410656699815679312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37400848.post-30833934469294806202007-03-26T11:42:00.000+01:002007-03-26T11:42:00.000+01:00No, maybe give the nudity thing a miss, for the mo...No, maybe give the nudity thing a miss, for the moment, as it might give you more publicity than you can handle at the moment, and you wouldn't want that now would you..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com