Hester

Oh, he was great fun as the pirate captain in Mysterious Island! I think the actress that could best portray me would be Drew Barrymore (although she'd have to dye her hair 'chestnut'). Or else Betty Boop:

As everyone begins to worry about their carbon footprint and global warming, we start to look differently at the products we use everyday and where they come from. For instance, at breakfast today, I had cheese from Ireland and jam from Switzerland. Not exactly local. Undoubtedly burned lots of fossil fuel transporting them to Canada. But, it's depressing to contemplate having to give up entirely the wide variety of things that international trade provides for us. (Not to mention giving up international travel, and the benefits of cultural exchange that widen our intellectual horizons.) Perhaps, though, we could find a greener way to transport goods and people around the world. What about reverting back to sailing ships? These days, they could even have green back-up power supplied by solar panels. I don't know if it's economically feasible to resurrect sailing ships as a form of transportation on a commercial scale. But the prospect appeals to the romantic in me. Anyone else have thoughts on this idea?

^Because you drink it, B_under! < Why is the Pimm's always gone? V Is there a particular type of beverage that's difficult to obtain where you live?

icebox, where she had...

^ Well, aside from all those silk scarves, I'm also fond of shawls and costume jewellery bracelets. < I have an authentic Victorian shawl that I haven't been brave enough to wear yet, because the silk has become very fragile. V Do you have a piece of clothing, accessory, or jewellery that you fear is too fragile to wear?

Unless the cat got his tongue -- then he couldn't say anything, could he?

Just finished a game of croquet under the lilac boughs, with the angelic Mr. H. Now, I'm having a post-game cocktail: an "Oasis" -- gin & tonic with a shot of blue curacao. (We were out of Pimm's -- bugger!)

The Undertones, "Mars Bars"

Waiting 'til the last minute to jump in on an eBay auction. Pink & turquoise peacock shawl. Would go nicely with my Regency ball gown.

doppelganger

Will you serve green eggs with the ham?

slathered them with clotted

What about guitar strings?

double bubble

date palm

out of print

What's the string attached to?

Strut http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGg3_T_FcOQ

Vim's Spaceship -- gorgeous indie-pop from New Hampshire Download the freebie MP3s here: http://music.download.com/vimsspaceship/36...-100611424.html

Ouch! Sorry to hear that Jenny! Ice & Disaronno sounds like a good prescription. While you're staying off your feet recovering, at least you can amuse yourself by practicing tying a knot in the cherry stem with your tongue.

How many is too many?

tom cat

Does Jacky know ALL your secrets?

Tom Dooley (Hang down your head and cry!)

Johnny Thunders http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEeU5OJhMNY (Thanks, Boots!)