tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post4940483667422967055..comments2024-03-27T16:19:53.023+00:00Comments on Friko's World: Things on my Mind.Frikohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-43460037239864771502022-09-19T16:49:53.335+01:002022-09-19T16:49:53.335+01:00I was glad to see your post pop up on my feed, it ...I was glad to see your post pop up on my feed, it has been a long while. Although I am less in Blogland than I used to be. I agree with you about the rich who think the world will be worth living in after whatever apocalypse they are expecting. I understand that the real problem about climate instability is that you CAN'T prepare for it after a certain point. I mean, who they think is Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-27046149931326865542022-09-18T18:29:54.679+01:002022-09-18T18:29:54.679+01:00I write this from America and I share all these co...I write this from America and I share all these concerns. Here I also worry about mob violence released by the immoral unhinged man who once was President. It's scary enough that I actually wonder about learning to use a gun, as his "patriots" are far more combat-savvy than we peace-loving progressives. jeez. I do think it's important to pause to be grateful too; that's kjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15122196887043345981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-12812009560353444262022-09-16T23:38:49.619+01:002022-09-16T23:38:49.619+01:00I simply must begin using my reader, as that's...I simply must begin using my reader, as that's the only way I know you've posted. There are several blogger users I risk losing track of, since there's no way to follow by email. That's not your problem, it's mine. Discipline! I tell myself.<br /><br />You're one that I've worried about as I've read about the energy situation there. I monitor my energy use closely,shoreacreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16284698314697628805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-24462928714313640422022-09-14T00:39:07.398+01:002022-09-14T00:39:07.398+01:00That's my favorite version of Pride and Prejud...<br />That's my favorite version of Pride and Prejudice. Hands down. Greer Garson is luminous. That's a creepy article, though it doesn't surprise me. I suspect we have a load of conspiracy theorists here prepping for the same thing. Our world is a messed up place, for sure. I'm sorry about the scaffold. They're certainly taking their own sweet time. I hope you can get some Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-85684945528287772832022-09-12T00:17:37.451+01:002022-09-12T00:17:37.451+01:00Funny how folks the chief matter of life is to sur...Funny how folks the chief matter of life is to survive, not the quality of life per se. Ur-spohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04237644452200889946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-44100880933532086592022-09-09T15:41:54.266+01:002022-09-09T15:41:54.266+01:00I've read that article. If not that one, a sim...I've read that article. If not that one, a similar one. Yes, building their bunkers, hiring their security forces, stockpiling food. All well and good until the security forces decide that they could use the food and shelter better. You're right. When they emerge, if they survive, they will not know how to survive...how to grow food, how to build anything, how to make something as simple ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-37869773337491160982022-09-09T15:25:50.121+01:002022-09-09T15:25:50.121+01:00Seems that I can only post to your blog if I drop ...Seems that I can only post to your blog if I drop my ad-blocker! Sorry about your electric bills and you are correct in that when chaos comes, money only works for so long.Taborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11053208644196545549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-22708051560708918242022-09-09T01:41:07.790+01:002022-09-09T01:41:07.790+01:00Those names do mean something to me. I was speakin...Those names do mean something to me. I was speaking to a contemporary of mine who did not know who John Huston was/is. Treasure of the Sierra Madre, anyone? Beahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07886227825064266814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-71143964323757030482022-09-08T12:15:34.728+01:002022-09-08T12:15:34.728+01:00I agree with you, the best news being the rain. Wh...I agree with you, the best news being the rain. What a state our country is in, but we battle on. And yes I agree with you, I haven't seen that version, but Lady Catherine de Burgh as I fond aunt!! 😊lostinimaginaryworlds.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14765118845864442948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-16782441669431641532022-09-08T01:36:33.770+01:002022-09-08T01:36:33.770+01:00I'm an optimist. I think someone will figure i...I'm an optimist. I think someone will figure it out. Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-14509865008096580812022-09-08T00:23:51.662+01:002022-09-08T00:23:51.662+01:00LT, PM says she is going to cap energy costs. LT ...LT, PM says she is going to cap energy costs. LT seems to acknowledge the problem and US newscasters say she has a track record for getting the job done. Oil, gas and food prices are high everywhere. Prices seem to go up weekly. When I was a child, we had a neighbor that had a bomb shelter built in their basement. They had a stockpile of food and water as well as an air purification system.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14473063249106111719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-34780766678837178362022-09-07T19:20:57.035+01:002022-09-07T19:20:57.035+01:00It's a pity that the so called "preppers&...It's a pity that the so called "preppers" dont put their enormous wealth towards solving the many problems that are facing our planet. Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-44207855714810653992022-09-07T17:00:11.724+01:002022-09-07T17:00:11.724+01:00The world is in a sad state of affairs. A friend ...The world is in a sad state of affairs. A friend said their utility bill doubled per month to $800, and they don't know how they will make it. I see no reason to go underground as it will be dig eat dog then. Try to have a pleasant day and don't think of the what ifs. And isn;t it time for that construction prokect to wrap up?! You have endured enough.<br /> <br />Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-34492690655483390022022-09-06T20:53:16.499+01:002022-09-06T20:53:16.499+01:00I've seen all versions of P&P also and the...I've seen all versions of P&P also and the Colin Firth remains my favourite and the most true to the original material which I have read many times.<br />Full sympathy on your next door construction. I lived something similar and it was so stressful I am baffled I live to tell the tale.<br />Your new PM resolved to cap the heating costs. Let's see.<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-54289996053864387442022-09-06T20:32:01.057+01:002022-09-06T20:32:01.057+01:00I'm glad I don't have a smart meter to ala...I'm glad I don't have a smart meter to alarm me through out the day. I just wait for the bill at the end of the month to practice my profanity:) <br />I almost hope I survive long enough to see those with lots of money realize it will buy nothing. You are right, skills will be in demand. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-46455476715021290682022-09-06T18:22:31.897+01:002022-09-06T18:22:31.897+01:00I have been known to mention that if war was decla...I have been known to mention that if war was declared or some other global crisis, I would dig up my entire garden and plant potatoes and cabbages. My husband tells me that wouldn't be enough. I agree with you that the people who would survive devastation of one sort or another would be those who can DO and MAKE. <br />The shroud business sounds dreadful and I would be counting the days untilLorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-70492790317500361582022-09-06T17:47:35.694+01:002022-09-06T17:47:35.694+01:00Well, Friko, I cannot be a prepper. We do keep eno...Well, Friko, I cannot be a prepper. We do keep enough water and possibly canned soup to last us for a week or two, but that's about it. And I certainly don't plan to go underground. And I also refuse to worry about it. Yes, it pops into my head on occasion, but outside of being aware of possibilities, I prefer to go day by day. Some planning may be good, but dwelling on what may never Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-86403820730687751822022-09-06T11:51:33.479+01:002022-09-06T11:51:33.479+01:00Oh yes, I recognize the names of those actors. I ...Oh yes, I recognize the names of those actors. I still have special memories of Olivier and the first time I saw him in the film "Hamlet". Glad you had some rain. We surely could use some of that wet stuff. <br /><br />I read that same article you mentioned. The 1% can do what they please with all their funds. They may not end up with what they think they have should this worst Joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03155775053108104385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-27942999485960366572022-09-06T10:15:02.308+01:002022-09-06T10:15:02.308+01:00It's been worrying me!! I didn't acknowle...It's been worrying me!! I didn't acknowledge your mental hassle with that shroud and the building works ... you should be able to live in peace and quiet, but life for all (most of us) has decreed otherwise - with thoughts that your garden can become yours again without interference or noise. With thoughts - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-23599591203521764612022-09-06T10:00:52.049+01:002022-09-06T10:00:52.049+01:00Unfortunately, I did not see this version of 1940,...Unfortunately, I did not see this version of 1940, Friko. And I really like the 1995 film and the actors play well. Our bills for maintenance of an apartment building are also rising, especially for garbage collection.Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-79057009145239122492022-09-06T09:08:53.643+01:002022-09-06T09:08:53.643+01:00Humans are very good at creating their own disaste...Humans are very good at creating their own disasters but have some faith as we are also very good at solving disasters, depending on governments' commitment. Somewhat younger than you, I know those actors. Laurence Olivier has always fascinated me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-7456527409176526372022-09-06T07:22:52.908+01:002022-09-06T07:22:52.908+01:00Our news are full of "Entlastungspaket" ...Our news are full of "Entlastungspaket" which the German government is currently bringing on its way. People like me won't get a single euro out of it, but I am now better off financially than I have been all my life. How much that will still be true next spring remains to be seen. I definitely am NOT up to suffering a cold flat and cold showers, if I can avoid it.<br />It's Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-21176805523593274592022-09-06T03:18:12.246+01:002022-09-06T03:18:12.246+01:00We watch BBC News. So unlike the vast majority of ...We watch BBC News. So unlike the vast majority of Americans, We are actually deeply concerned about what you folks are facing. Our thoughts are with you which is called comfort I'm sure. I hope your new prime minister and government will find a way to keep everyone warm and fed this winter. Gosh sounds like world war II all over again doesn't it?! I have to say I agree with your comment:<Cloudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853753108637831069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-81342606414428028722022-09-06T01:10:41.986+01:002022-09-06T01:10:41.986+01:00I try not to buy into the fear the preppers spread...I try not to buy into the fear the preppers spread. Not that I say disasters couldn't happen that would cause people to want underground living spaced and lots of stored food, but if it did who would want to live like that when millions of others are up top dying? That said, I really like reading dystopian fiction because it makes me feel like life isn't really as bad as it could be.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-51740453525125053572022-09-06T00:28:20.375+01:002022-09-06T00:28:20.375+01:00That fuel cost, going into winter, is frightening....That fuel cost, going into winter, is frightening. I hope you can keep up!Boudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00641013916263271948noreply@blogger.com