tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686549576418787314.post6417652326630145734..comments2023-10-18T15:47:58.821+01:00Comments on Truckshunters: Ian Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06398143513915223362noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686549576418787314.post-8728910192221077702009-01-31T20:54:00.000+00:002009-01-31T20:54:00.000+00:00I'm with everyone else on this one Inga. Our news...I'm with everyone else on this one Inga. Our news media don't seem to be carrying this story very much, if at all. Whenever you can, keep us informed of your circumstances and wellbeing. Much love to you...Ian Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06398143513915223362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686549576418787314.post-36388728201807511082009-01-31T17:41:00.000+00:002009-01-31T17:41:00.000+00:00The good news is that the ice in North Arkansas is...The good news is that the ice in North Arkansas is starting to melt. Water is in short supply though. They need electricity to pump the water through the system. Power may not be restored to all areas for weeks. Thanks to ArkansasOnline for the information.Sidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09274128902753553953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686549576418787314.post-26270700978502416382009-01-30T12:37:00.000+00:002009-01-30T12:37:00.000+00:00Just an update regarding Inga's plight.Barack Obam...Just an update regarding Inga's plight.<BR/>Barack Obama has declared a Federal emergency in Arkansas. This will clear the way for the state to receive Federal aid.<BR/>Meanwhile the weather still hasn't improved.Sidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09274128902753553953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686549576418787314.post-38257531312474629322009-01-30T06:53:00.000+00:002009-01-30T06:53:00.000+00:00Good morning everyone,However, I'm sure its not a ...Good morning everyone,<BR/>However, I'm sure its not a 'good' morning for Inge.<BR/>The pictures look really scary and I hope you will get through this Inge. <BR/>Take care, and know that we are thinking about you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686549576418787314.post-18541544604552411892009-01-30T00:34:00.000+00:002009-01-30T00:34:00.000+00:00Hi all,Inga - so great to hear from you - take car...Hi all,<BR/><BR/>Inga - so great to hear from you - take care and stay safe.<BR/><BR/>My family in Canada have talked of Ice Storms in the past and I gathered then they were terifying, but nothing like this.<BR/><BR/>All the best.<BR/><BR/>LozLawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13467651453019185759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686549576418787314.post-42213309425547448632009-01-29T22:49:00.000+00:002009-01-29T22:49:00.000+00:00Hi Sid,Thanks so much for sending me the Piggot Ne...Hi Sid,<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for sending me the Piggot News feature. Poor Inga and her neighbours are having an awful time. It must be very frightening. I appreciate you finding the item and forwarding it on.<BR/><BR/>For newcomers, welcome! I have posted some on Inga's ice storm photos on murphyanddorastravels.blogspot.com<BR/>Please call in and view Inga's photos and also other features on the blog.Viviennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12833185895438448279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686549576418787314.post-6812078191903492272009-01-29T21:42:00.000+00:002009-01-29T21:42:00.000+00:00Inga, I have just read one of Piggotts local newsp...Inga, I have just read one of Piggotts local newspapers and viewed the damage on your local tv station, I am lost for words. Shamefully I hadn't heard of these 'ice storms'.<BR/>I hope you and your family will be home soon, "safe and sound" as we say here in the UK.Sidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09274128902753553953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686549576418787314.post-79184174656651690842009-01-29T21:23:00.000+00:002009-01-29T21:23:00.000+00:00I'm thinking of you, Inga .....it sounds so much w...I'm thinking of you, Inga .....<BR/>it sounds so much worse over there than I could ever have imagined. You've had to travel a very long way from home to find safety. We will be looking out for news of you and your family on here. <BR/>Love to you all from Hildie.Hildiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08859247954480595473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686549576418787314.post-23801434700816708312009-01-29T21:13:00.000+00:002009-01-29T21:13:00.000+00:00Inga...please keep in touch with us - even if it's...Inga...please keep in touch with us - even if it's just to say you're OK. You're part of a big friendly family now and, as I know to my benefit, we look out for each other as any good family would...Take care.Ian Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06398143513915223362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686549576418787314.post-51472068685764840072009-01-29T21:07:00.000+00:002009-01-29T21:07:00.000+00:00Hi everyone,If you want to read about the weather ...Hi everyone,<BR/>If you want to read about the weather Inga and family have had to contend with just Google 'Piggott News'. It is truly described as a War Zone.Sidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09274128902753553953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686549576418787314.post-822914310776241542009-01-29T21:04:00.000+00:002009-01-29T21:04:00.000+00:00Inga, our thoughts are with you, I hope that you'r...Inga, our thoughts are with you, I hope that you're ok, and back safely at home as soon as possible.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970514527569249776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686549576418787314.post-54142676115834558812009-01-29T21:01:00.000+00:002009-01-29T21:01:00.000+00:00Welcome anon, lovely to hear from another 'newbie'...Welcome anon, lovely to hear from another 'newbie' I know what you mean about trying not to disturb your partner, I confessed long ago to using earplugs to listen when I woke up during the night. The trouble is, no matter how quiet I try to be my partner stirs and automatically gets up and (I think!) sleepwalks to the loo! I feel awful for disturbing him, but maybe I'm doing him a service!<BR/>Please call back again, we're very friendly and love a good laugh!Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970514527569249776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686549576418787314.post-20882777940877347762009-01-29T20:44:00.000+00:002009-01-29T20:44:00.000+00:00Hi truckshuntersI have just found you but will be ...Hi truckshunters<BR/>I have just found you but will be interested to keep in touch with Ian's progress. I don't think he has anything to be worried about. I was 60 a few years ago now and have had a great time. Ian has been a remedy for getting through sleepless night for me for a long time but I never had the courage to phone in. I will miss him, especially the funny news items. Very difficult not to shake the bed laughing when your husband is snoring alonside you!! <BR/>Hope you have a great time on Friday, Ian deserves itAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686549576418787314.post-9587766055561891372009-01-29T20:42:00.000+00:002009-01-29T20:42:00.000+00:00Good Heavens Inga,How terrible! We're all thinking...Good Heavens Inga,<BR/><BR/>How terrible! We're all thinking of you and everyone over there, who's been caught out by the big freeze. I hope you get back home soon, and in the mean time, that you and Wendell enjoy your change of accommodation. Have you been able to take Bubba with you?Viviennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12833185895438448279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686549576418787314.post-84367348839616626502009-01-29T20:32:00.000+00:002009-01-29T20:32:00.000+00:00Sorry, I'll have to catch up with all of the above...Sorry, I'll have to catch up with all of the above messages later.Ingahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08779944343500476252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686549576418787314.post-75952436974225116862009-01-29T20:29:00.000+00:002009-01-29T20:29:00.000+00:00Hi Folks, I am in a hotel ca 100 miles from home w...Hi Folks, I am in a hotel ca 100 miles from home were there is electricity etc. They have kindly loaned me a laptop. Just want to tell you that the destruction is unbelievable. It looks like we are living in a war zone. It will take several days if not weeks to restore services in town and possibly months in the country. We are getting by with a small generator, a chafing dish to heat water and feather beds which I brought from Germany. Got to go. TTYL.Ingahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08779944343500476252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686549576418787314.post-9434985476698679262009-01-29T20:05:00.000+00:002009-01-29T20:05:00.000+00:00Did any of you see the BBC national news at six th...Did any of you see the BBC national news at six this evening -did you see those two criminals, who were handcuffed together, making a run for it? It was so funny, they each ran either side of a lamp-post and ended up in a mighty heap.<BR/>And, did you know?............. Carol Malia is pregnant.Hildiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08859247954480595473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686549576418787314.post-26905946349153484252009-01-29T16:18:00.000+00:002009-01-29T16:18:00.000+00:00I know it gets a bit like a mutual admiration soci...I know it gets a bit like a mutual admiration society on this blog from time to time but, Sid, you are the star ..... it's a fabulous job you've done, wait till the others see .... they'll tell you exactly the same thing!Hildiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08859247954480595473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686549576418787314.post-5385449639637016192009-01-29T13:11:00.000+00:002009-01-29T13:11:00.000+00:00Hildie you are a star!. Can I just add (for the be...Hildie you are a star!. Can I just add (for the benefit of the drug squad) that the packages contained nothing more than two dvd's of a well known broadcaster. Phew...lol.<BR/>The idea of an assignation for us Truckshunters at The Secret Garden is a great idea. No need to book up either, unless hundreds want to attend.Sidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09274128902753553953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686549576418787314.post-30471157421033157102009-01-29T11:51:00.000+00:002009-01-29T11:51:00.000+00:00MISSION ACCOMPLISHED, SID, packages arrived un...MISSION ACCOMPLISHED, SID,<BR/> packages arrived untampered<BR/> 1100 hours 29.01.09.<BR/> May I suggest an assignation<BR/> for all Truckshunters<BR/> at The Secret Gardens,<BR/> one Summer day?Hildiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08859247954480595473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686549576418787314.post-28217265550819763762009-01-29T11:10:00.000+00:002009-01-29T11:10:00.000+00:00Hello everybody, I think Ians last show went rathe...Hello everybody, I think Ians last show went rather well. I had been wondering how it would end. Like the man himself, it was done with grace, and like a good dentist, it was quick and painless (well nearly). <BR/>So as they say 'Today is another day'. Let us see what today has to throw at us, and remember....Always be ready to duck!.Sidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09274128902753553953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686549576418787314.post-86370630738092155322009-01-29T09:21:00.000+00:002009-01-29T09:21:00.000+00:00Morning Loz ... you beat me to it!I've also been l...Morning Loz ... you beat me to it!<BR/>I've also been looking into 'one fell swoop' and was going to treat you to an explanation! The other words I was puzzling about were hospitalisation and inhospitalisation. They seem to mean the same thing, how odd! I googled 'inhospitalisation' and -guess what - it brought up the very mention Ian had made of it on this here blog!<BR/>Ellie .... I am very pleased to see that you keep popping back. It is fabulous to have a new person.<BR/>I hope Ian is enjoying a lovely, long lie-in this morning.Hildiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08859247954480595473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686549576418787314.post-49831258497891217732009-01-29T05:38:00.000+00:002009-01-29T05:38:00.000+00:00Good morning, VivienneThought I would just pop in ...Good morning, Vivienne<BR/>Thought I would just pop in to say however much I would LOVE to be there on Friday I really can't be so please would you pass on my best to Ian (the Laird) and give him a hug from me. I know I will be missing a very special event ~ drat!<BR/>Must get ready for the office.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686549576418787314.post-27319492304922380892009-01-29T01:59:00.000+00:002009-01-29T01:59:00.000+00:00Hi gang.... Hi Elle and welcome and THANK YOU for ...Hi gang.... Hi Elle and welcome and THANK YOU for your kind comments... :-)<BR/><BR/>Tony's piece was wonderful I thought and so fitting.<BR/><BR/>anyhow... "Fell Swoop" Ian.... well....<BR/><BR/>Fell, from Old English, means awful, terrible or horrible. <BR/><BR/>The word's stem can also be seen in "felon," which now is mostly used to mean someone who has been convicted of a felony but which formerly meant one who is terrible, horrible or awful in behavior. <BR/><BR/>The "swoop" is an onomotopoeia, indicating a fast movement. <BR/><BR/>All together, "one fell swoop" means a swift, horrible blow. <BR/><BR/>Shakespeare, originator of so many English catchphrases, may have dreamed up this one too. <BR/><BR/>It appears in "Macbeth": "What! all my pretty chickens and their dam At one fell swoop?" (act IV, scene 3) laments Macduff, upon learning his wife and children have been killed by Macbeth. <BR/><BR/>This appears to be the earliest recorded use of the phrase, although it may have been in common usage before Shakespeare wrote it down. <BR/><BR/>It's interesting that "one fell swoop," which originally had such a dire connotation, is now a mild term meaning "all at once." <BR/><BR/>A similar fate has befallen the expression "fey charm." <BR/><BR/>Few people know that "fey" is an old Scottish term meaning (a) fated to die soon, or (b) full of the sense of approaching death (these definitions from the American Heritage Dictionary). <BR/><BR/>So if you say someone has a certain fey charm, you're saying he or she exerts that morbid fascination associated with imminent death.Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13467651453019185759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686549576418787314.post-16337408030215836982009-01-28T20:05:00.000+00:002009-01-28T20:05:00.000+00:00Hi Ellie,Now that you're part of our family we...Hi Ellie,<BR/><BR/>Now that you're part of our family we can all grieve together. As Ian has started posting on his blog again, I don't feel we've lost him. Also, I'm going to meet up with him on Friday, so I'm expecting a good laugh! Well you've heard Ian & Lawrence together haven't you? They are both going to be there. Are you sure you can't make it? I'm off to the Lakes the next day, but didn't want to miss this opportunity.Viviennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12833185895438448279noreply@blogger.com