Published on 12, July, 2020
I am currently sitting in front of my computer, which is in my kitchen, waiting for something to finish cooking in my microwave.
As I will be eating shortly, one might well wonder why I chose to sign in, or why I feel compelled to share this uninteresting news with you.
Well, I did not know that within 5 minutes of me signing in, my son was going to ask if I fancied something to eat, which I do... because I'm hungry. So, now I'm sitting here thinking, "Don't get too involved with the forum discussions, or at least not until after I've eaten."
"That's all well and good", you might think, "but why are you telling us all this?"
Um, I have no idea. None whatsoever.
Disclaimer: Sparkly accepts no responsibility whatsoever for the effect this most peculiar discussion may have on anyone who views it... unless the effect is laughter, in which case she definitely does.
Acknowledgments: Sparkly would like to thank all members who have contributed to this discussion.
Whilst Sparkly knows she is without a doubt completely bonkers, or at least she was when she originally created this post (and hopes she still is now and always will be), Sparkly is inclined to think she might not be alone in being bonkers, considering some of the contributions made to this discussion.
Fish. No, don't even go there!
The pie was of the steak species.
I’ve heard, from colleagues, two separate personal experiences where Michael Palin was just lovely to talk to. But also one where he (according to this person i know) was rude and abrupt. The crucial thing in the last instance was, he’d been at an ATM or something, maybe hyper focused on some task and not having the nicest day. She wanted his autograph and said how big a fan she was and he was huffy about it and said no. So I think I’d assume on law if averages that he’s a nice, but human, guy. Who doesn’t like being approached in the ‘wrong’ context. Also, when I worked in a bookshop years ago he did a signing and when it was over he hung out for a while at the front of the shop just chatting to old ladies and random punters and seemed authentically very pleasant indeed.
but I’d say you did the right thing leaving him alone on that train!
Lol what did I miss? :P
Sporadic Sparkly said:"That's all well and good", you might think, "but why are you telling us all this?"
Sporadic Sparkly said:Um, I have no idea. None whatsoever.
I struggle with humour but this made me laugh :D
I'm sorry your brain got fried after your call. My mum used to frazzle me a lot but she was quirky and oddly eccentric, I'm sure she was Autistic :)
Wow. Legend.
Sadly, there is no crown. However, if anyone fancies making one for me... Someone?... Anyone?...
Not really slow, you did get it. Glad you like it
I think DB was the only one where it was in a random situation and I spoke to him. The other times were actual events, like book signing or the like.
Please do! I'd be first to sign up. It would be fun to have a qualification in it. But should it be called Umbrellology so I can say I got an ology? (Although I did get biology so I already have an ology).
I've seen a few famous people in the street or shops, but I've never been confident enough to go up to them, so I can't say I've really met them.
*thinks* 'Is that a moose lying on its side?'
Cool! I did speak with DB, I got his signature. Lost it long ago. He seemed friendly. I was on my way to a uni interview, he wished me well with it.
I met one of the pythons too! Terry Jones gave a talk at the uni I was at (not the same one in the above paragraph) doing my (not completed) PhD. We took him to dinner and he got a bit squiffy.
Now I look like one of those annoying name droppers. Oh look how many famous people I've met! Haha. Might as well say I met Terry Pratchett too!
Was it custom made? I've wanted one for years...
Excellent idea. I will make a note to contact the Department of Education and suggest they add Umbrella Studies to the curriculum.
But just remember to draw the line at Stetsons.
Michael Palin sat opposite me on the Tube a few years ago. I was too shy to say anything. Anyway, he started reading a book and I didn't want to disturb him.
No I love it! I’m just a bit slow today.
Indeed, but maybe not polite to share here? I should have considered that. Although this is a silly thread, so it seemed in keeping!
Gosh! I would not have wanted you to have lost sleep worrying, especially because if you were to return tomorrow and announce it, it would 100% cause a ripple effect, cause me and others to worry about you, and then I'd have it on my conscience that it was ALL MY FAULT.
I will attempt to make a note of alerting you when the chef is next cooking so that you can put your order in for leftovers.
Family in jokes. One of life’s little comforts
It's on purpose, it's what my family always called it.