Billyboy's Sanctuary

Nice view from which to create art…. Mine is way to messy to show…

Wow showing off how much patience + skill you have again?
Do you know anyone w/a wide angle lens?
Very tasteful digs, as with all your other surroundings, thanx for a peek!

Is it always this neat BB?
Love this room, fantastic job on the putting them all together.

By the way, it’s that a tablet you use? How do you like it? I have been thinking about getting one…..

Thanks for sharing your inner world with us. Love all the photos on the wall….

Christmas at your space all the time! Thanks for sharing your great place

cool shot. I like the atmosphere in the room. I also like the way you captured the light and color.

pretty cool room you got there ~ and look how neat your desk is, .....i wish you could introduce me to Mary Poppins too ;)

Command central…..looks much neater than mine, Bill!

You’re gonna hate me Bill…..I’ve just ordered a 14mm…eeeeeeeek! Can’t wait!

What a beautiful space to call your own – it oozes peace.

All your images on the walls look great and the neatness !!! – you’d better introduce me to Mary Poppins, too, I don’t my desk has ever been that uncluttered.

You’ve done a really good job of stitiching without any special software – PS 2 has a stitiching bit, it’s hidden down in “File > Automate > Photomerge” It’s not brilliant but, it does the job,

hehehe

Thanks CD, Dave, Loco, Jennifer and Lisa… it might look neat and orderly to you, but you should see the state of my head! Hey, that’s a great idea for my next pic! Cheers guys!

I most definitely don’t know more about PS2 than you, I only found it again when is went to PSC and asked because I couldn’t remember where it was. You’ll need to do a bit of fiddling to get itthem the way YOU want it.

Bedtime, billyboy, in bed, not your couch.

Yeah Jan, you’re right… definitely bedtimmmmmmmm…..zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz….

Gee whizz Billy – you are obviously not a painter! What a great hide-out, now if I had that white couch near where I work…. splat! And… if you had to see my ‘sanctuary’ I think you’d run! X C

Hey Carmen, thanks for waking me up! Hey, it can’t be THAT bad… why don’t you show us… could start a wicked thread here. We’ve seen Mary Poppins clean, now lets see some Texas Chainsaw messy! Houahh!!

Could just curl up on that sofa myself…. Nice room. Very cosy. Very homey. Just one thing missing?? Can’t think what though…..?
Oh, yeah, a cat….

Karen, you have to know this is a cat-free zone. Poor things are crying downstairs as I write… “Billy, oh PLEASE Billy, we are so hungry… come down and feed us you wicked old bastard!” So I just shouted down… “It’s 2 AM. Shuddap and go to sleep!” See why it’s a cat-free zone?
Cheers for looking in!

looks really cozy!

This is very coll Billy love it. What a pad!

Ooooooooh…. I feel a little bit like a Peeping Rhana! I kinda like it ;)

Its like one of those magic eye pictures, every time you look you see something different. I have a feeling I shall be returning many many times to delve a little deeper into the psyche of my favourite American in Belgium.

Oh ok.. ok.. you are the only American living in Belgium I know, but even if you werent you would still be my favourite =))

Ooooooooh…. I feel a little bit like a Peeping Rhana! I kinda like it ;)

Its like one of those magic eye pictures, every time you look you see something different. I have a feeling I shall be returning many many times to delve a little deeper into the psyche of my favourite American in Belgium.

Oh ok.. ok.. you are the only American living in Belgium I know, but even if you werent you would still be my favourite =))

Where’s the coffin?

That`s twice you`ve been back! And Rhana, this IS the coffin! Any more questions? Feel free to peep… my coffin is an open book to my favorite Aussi in Taz!

great place, bill – I’d better not take a shot of my workplace, it’s messy as hell…

Thanks Kurt… I`ll send Ms. Poppins over to do a spring cleaning for ya! Don`t worry about paying her, we have an “agreement”!

Billyboy, this is so awesome. Looks very peaceful. I am so sad though because there is not one of my pictures up on one of your walls and you have everybody elses. :o( Big lip. How can you think of me if I am not up there??? :o(

Have no fear Mia, they`re all mine! I`m so vain… I should get at least one of yours up there to show everyone how generous I really am deep down. In fact, I`m actually gonna have one of Rhana`s up there soon… but she did it for me, so the vain thing comes back like the proverbial bad penny. Thanks for stopping to visit… could do with someone sending me that amazing Valentine card you just did! Oh well, grin & bear it!

You’ll son have to start hanging them on the ceiling, Bill, then when you run of that space, where do you go next?????

There’s still some space above the couch and, if you move all the pics on the left closer together, the ceiling will be a little bit further away!

Forget Mary Poppins Jannie… you can come over and do the whole place up!

Send Mary Poppin here first and then you’ve got a deal – when summer arrives! I’m not freezing my bits off for anybody.

I get this really strange feeling when I look at a deskspace that clean. I work in organised chaos so this is just plain weird…

Whats the Kill Bill thingie hanging from the window?

You just don’t know weird until you’ve actually been in the sanctuary… few have come out in a state fit to tell the tale…

That Kill Bill thingie is my guitar strap. Had it embroidered by the same guy who did one for Bob Dylan. Don’t know what he had on his… probably tambourines or something. Blew ‘em all away at practice first time I put it on, but they’re used to it now. By now they accept that I’m sick so they leave me alone…

My only sanctuary is my mind BB. And sometimes its too dark and scary in there even for me! I’m sure there are still some poor souls who wandered in there with the best intentions, you know… brought chocolates and flowers and stuff but they got lost in amongst all the dark twisted corridors. Poor loves… sometimes at night I can hear them scream…..

Bitchin guitar strap BB!!

ohhhh no..u have an easy button?? i want one…!!!!! love your sanctuary!!!btw..its toooo neat…lol

Not enough messy …... for me.. is it always like this ?? not sure at all..
Anyway BB, I live the blue colour of the walls.
Hope you are well too

To be honest .. I LOVE neat rooms.. (all rooms in my home …..... EXCEPT the room with my desk ).. .... Though I have been told that men ( as my husband and son for ex.) don’t like too neat places…. ;)..
and to be totally honest.. from time to time we need to clean, then the mess is coming back slowly but surely.. until the next days we clean up :))
Have a happy week in Belgium..

Pardon my ignorance, but, what is an easy button?

I saw it but, didn’t really take much noticie – it just looked like “something” on your desk. It’s like a little ap. I had on a previous Organiser (like a Palm) – if you couldn’t decide about something, you “opened this and it would say “Yes,” “No” , or something else, can’t remember what – It made the decision for you!! :-)) Thanks for the explanation. (Anything else you would like me to ask?? lol)

Homer Simpson… Rubiks cube… what a contradiction lol. Thanks for sharing your ‘playroom’, ours is about the same size, also has a couch, lots of pictures on the wall (go figure), a telly and Xbox (I broke my Playstation dammit). The boys favourite toys and the husbands favourite toy; his tennis racket looking electric fly swatter; if they has the world champs, he’d win.

Love seeing the scream shot up there; one of my altime favourites.

‘has he tried licking his finger and touching the wires with it switched on?’
is this a trick question?
He’s a boy, of course he has. Many times.

love it

Nice place you have to work in there!!

Thanks Amarica and Dave for passing by!

lovely to see where you are so creative Billyboy

what you have cream on offer lol alway just make do with milk

Oh my! I adore this and it looks just like I think it would!! Crazy and cool like Billy Boy!
I wish you lived near here I want to come hang out! :)

Hmmmm… nice comfy looking chair you got there BB… bet its hard to stay awake in that huh?

What???? I told you I would be back!! =))

Knowing you I’m think vampires with black angel wings…. close?

This is a great shot. I like the angle and the clarity of details. I think that everyone should have their own sanctuary, no matter where. The brain needs a place to hide out or think.:)

So this is where the mastermind does all his work!! So cool how I can visualize you there right now, hehe…love your decorating by the way!! :)))

Already packing my bags, hehe!

Ha, I’m moving in Billy Boy – nice pad – we all need the cave.

funkymom

To all BB’s artistic friends – Love reading all your comments about his artistic genious (who me, prejudist!). He was special when he was born (a neatnik he wasn’t!). He continues to amaze me with his work. Hi Billy from Mom -love you!

Hey Bill !! I can vouch for the cosiness and the neatness of your sanctuary! I really love it. I think you should help me do some re-decoration of mine. Only thing is that we will HAVE to take into consideration the presence of a highly neurotic siamese cat – as you know, it is far from being a cat-free zone!!! You can tell by the fur in my keyboard!

What a great place to relax, nice pad

Thanks for the invite Billy, umm 12 hours ok, one condition, you have to teach me the guitar, i have had mine for a month now and still cant play anything. I will have to set something like that here, i would love something like that. You must really enjoy being in that room, everything from the computer to the guitar to listening to music. Nice headphones sitting on the window sill, whats the view of, backyard?

A very nice place to do your thing….and you sure are neat !!!!

Just stopped by with my coffee and spent the morning having a good giggle at all the comments in here BB. Great conversation to wake up to and ease me into the day.
Your cave is awesome, love your mind and where it’s at.
Mum used to always say, a tidy room/house keeps your life in the same state…..lol….she would have loved yours! (I was always in trouble!)
Oh…... and got to get one of those easy buttons for my desk! :) xx

Oh boy I soooo need a room like this!! I often wonder if other people manage their creativity in chaos like mine. Apparently NOT! Perhaps someday when my 4 sons are grown and I can kick them out of their rooms…..

While everything in here is great, I simply love the natural wood on the ceiling. I also believe that should I ever be in a space like this, there would be nothing but creativeness oozing around. The pain color is amazing as well.

My blue tablet likes you black tablet and I agree on just how great they are.

Too cool! Thanks for the peek. That is a perfect studio. Also to make things easier on you (for your next shot of your studio), CS3 has perfected the photomerge (also under automate). You don’t even need a tripod. Just overlap your shots and it does a fantastic job of merging. Now you can do a seasonal shot of your studio (winter, spring, summer and fall). I am looking forward to it.

What a great chill zone Billy, computer, guitar, tv,mood lighting and favourite pics…what more could anyone want…;)

Very cool clock on the back wall… love the glowing eyes ;)

This is cool. Is it an Attic?

Hey Bill what a clean desk, mine’s covered in Rizlas and ash.

Hey billyboy, thanks for that link to the Kit Cat Klock site – it’s great. I’d never seen, not even heard of them before. They’re great.

I was going to suggest you set up your flash array in the attic and set if off a few times and see what those spiders did! Your idea sounds better, though, especially with that smile attached.

Love the Guitar…verrrry Cool!!!!!

PS: They were German Camels!

HOLY CRAP…..your one of a kind BB…...thats a riot!

And you can call me Millie, lol

Oh shit…lol

(yawns) Dont mind me…. just gonna curl up on your lounge for a bit, stare at the ceiling and see what kind of animals I can pick out in the woodgrain of the ceiling… and if I happen to shut my eyes for a minute welllll….

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz (thats little girlie snores)

wait… WHAT??? (noisily wipes the sleep drool from her chin) Shiiiiiit BB!!! I was just about gone into dreamland there.

Our ceiling is inhabited by emu’s, possums, and anteaters OH MY!! =))

What a neat place to work

What a great office space! Mine is usually a total pig pen!

I just love that little corner, Bill, and I really love Taz, he’s very cool, a great companion when you want some uninterruped time! – very fierce looking and probably makes a marvellous snarling and spitting deterent to any would-be intruders. Love the pic to the left of him and Skull – shrunken – you haven’t put that one up anywhere before, have you? It looks like a fabulous pic – are you going to put the whole pic up, pleeeeease? You just shouldn’t tease like that!!! :-))

You’re welcome to the smiles, Bill – they seem to have become a habit!!!! You’re doing really well if your MC leather jacket still fits – I wish i could say the same about things from that era..:-(

Your explanation for what I thought was a picture makes sense – I wondered what you’d done to get the 3D effect around the miniature. The wall looks a little like a mirror gone wrong somehow!!!

The question is, when is eventually?

P.S.: Love the Camel amp – it looks so fragile in your capable had!!! :-)))

That’s what happens when you leave your window open! ha ha ha ha
That’s funny and cute…... =)

=)

Bats and rats and cats OH MY!! Oh ok… so I cant see your kitty but I am sure he is not far away. I love the twisted mind that thought of this! Best of all…. at least you are playing with stuffed rats now, not live/dead ones {{shudders}}

(laughs)

twisted… (pokes you)

I just about split my sides laughing when I saw this, Bill. Now you have a fitting companion for when a certain young lady can’t join you in your batty pursuits! I just love this, it’s absolutely priceless! Bats live in belfries, and your Sanctuary almost qualifies as a belfry. so he should be quite at home. Plus, with him catching the rats, the cats will be able to take it easy when you aren’t there – just don’t let them near him, they’re much bigger and bats’ wings are pretty fragile, as you will know!!!!!

Thanks heaps for the laughs, now I have a wonderful night’s dreaming ahead of me! _{That’s assuming I stop laughing long enough to get sleep in the frist place. I think that’s going to be impossible.} :-/

You’ve really cracked the big-time with all these pics, billyboy, Bats, Cats, and Rats . . . plus Nosferatu, and at bargain basement prices, too – can’t get much better than that!

I’m sure you can work out who the young lady in question is, but, if you can’t, I’m not going to tell you as that breaks the mystery. AND I need my revenge for you keeping me awake tonight! }:-))

I do hope you replenish their veins with something along the lines of a Red Velvet Cake . . . plus you get to have your cake AND eat it, too.

My fangs are safely tucked away for the moment! Gotta keep them outta sight of the kids, don’t want to scare her off now. The visit is my pleasure, bb!

Mmmmmmm…. Red Velvet Cake….....

Goodle it!

That should be Google! !I don’t think there’s much hope for me any longer when I can’t even spell it!~

Bingo! That’s one of many to be found!

I have a few forks sitting around here doing nothing at the moment – have you finished that time warp contraption yet? If you Google Red Velvet cake, you’ll find a few that are quite red in appearance. And, of course, if black-winged fairies made it, it will have to be darker than if red-winged ones did it. It does have a reddish tint to it!

Anyway, mushrooms are yummy and they can be quite magical, remember?

This morning, as a thank you for VERY prompt service, we got served freshly made (Home-made) lavender-flavoured scones with jam and cream. The scones were beautiful but, I relaly could have done without the lavender flavouring!

ohhhhhhh I could spend many days and many nights in this wonderful sanctuary !!!! The fairy lines are so great at helping a room feel warm and cozy :)
Thank you for sharing a peek into your world !!!! ((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))

Okay, I didn’t see your little piggy. Myabe you should put him/her under the edge of your monitor – it’s cooler there, and, in the shadows, you can’t see what’s happening! Just as well you don’t use him/her on your keys, isn’t it – who knows what your body heat would cause to happen???? :-))

That velvet cake isn’t just a picture, you said one of your fairies made it for you – another senior moment? They’re piling up, billyboy. What are we going to do with you? LOL

I’m thinking hard – you can probably hear those gear grinding away. Will let you know the result in due course!

By the waym, he/she is soooo cute, especially with those wide open eyes. Gotta love it!

Congratulations you are now the proud . . . what????? _{I can’t whait to find out what, actually!!}

Of course it’s a pig, but, are you the proud:

Owner;
Surrogate parent;
Carer:
or . . . something else????

My apolgoies for mixing up the gender specification – if RB gave us the ability to edit posts, I would have corrected that as soon as I saw it. I don’t need to Google it, I’m not a total hermit, just a wanna-be one, t.v. tells me what movies are on, when I bother to watch the ads which is only sometimes.

You do realise, though, that scents can be deceiving? :-))

_{How’s that time warping gadget coming along? Is R&D proceeding as expected?}

great pad !

B.B. everything is deliberate, efficient, orderly, structured, precise, neat, methodical,planned and cosy!! What would you need an Angel for ?....When you need her, she will arrive! Great photo!S

How kind! You have got a great sense of humour! You should write and make sketches! People need laughter more than anything today….Life’s so sad! Laughter is what we need! And you can provide it!S

How comfortable! A sanctuary indeed. And gosh, that white couch looks comfy snuggles up on it :D

Love all the pictures areound and how the room is bright, lit with natural sunlight from the window. Loving the blue walls as well as the “christmas lights” adding an accent to it all.

If this was a part of my home, I doubt I would leave it very often!! :D

xoxox Thanks for sharing!

Oh, and “Simpson Rubik puzzle” .... !! You rock! :D

Well personally I think this is a perfect sactuary you got your computer, camera, a place to lay down for a quick nap, your music, your fav pics hanging up….and of course Homer to entertain you lol What more could a person want? Thanks for sharing BillyBoy!

VERY Strong please = ) Would love to see what the pic left out lol Course I have a pretty good imagination and suspect I have a few of those inspirational whatchamacallits running amuck here = ) distractive little buggers arent they ..wink But Great entertainment. Have a great day BillyBoy! { hugs } V

They spook easily so be quiet and stick to the walls while you are up there, and keep the lights dimmed. I’m here just chillin on the sofa, sipping this Fab espesso!

LOL Sounds like a plan, who told you I needed a nap? Bloodshot eyes of mine perhaps? Okay Cya later BillyBoy Im crashing for awhile = )

Anytime sweetie The couch is Da Bomb slept like a baby = )

wow. you have 1,000,000,000comments to this photo! =) Who knew youre place of relaxation could stir up SO much converation! I am just totally impressed with how you use photoshop..PLEASE teach me! How the heck do you do it? I am proud of myself when I can get rid of a zit! =) haha

Your place looks realxing!

I almost feel like spitting raspberries in your direction, billyboy, spoiling this wonderful spot with a Simpson thing!!!! Even Herman Munster is better than anything Simpson. (Sppppttttzzzzz – with seeds!!! :-/

The Simpsons is the ONLY show I’ve forbidden them to watch, although, what they watched while I wasn’t home was anybody’s guess! Mind you, there are a few others that I would also firbnid if they showed any inclination to watch them.

I’ll keep any eye out for Herman or something I dislike less than the Simpsons and I’ll let you know if I find anything.

Maybe I should send mangoes, they have much bigger and harder seeds? It’s harder to miss with one of them!

LoL BB just dropped back in with a coffee and checked out the rest of your den and so glad I did, you made my day (again lol) especially with the new bat and rat…..just love it lmao….thanks I needed a laugh, hope you are having a great Easter and btw, the cake was awesome (brought along my own plastic fork), first thing I’ve eaten in 2 days….YUM! :D O’s

I dislike everything about the Simpsons, but, it’s your Sanctuary, you are permitted to decorate it any wya you wish. I can live with it. Unfortunately, I know that Homer drinks Duff Beer exclusively – can’t avoid knowing.

I actually like the Duff neon sign – haven’t seen one before. No doubt they can be bought down here in the arse-end of the world.

Lava lamps are fabulous. I remember when they first appeared down here – old memories come flooding back each time I see one. Junior has one, too – his wife gave it to him before they got married. It sits on his computer desk Yours (Bevs) fits in nicely colour-wise with the Duff sign!

Mango seeds don’t make any noise when they’re travelling at high speed – they’re covered in an odd surface that absorbs noise,, a bit like owls’ wings. You can’t dodge what you can’t see!

Well, I guess I’ll have to find something that will slip your defences a little easier than mango seeds (LMAO), yet still be capable of making itself felt with a similar impact. _Puts thinking cap on! . . . thinking . . . . thinking. Something will descend soon!

Your pig needs a cork up its butt and I’m pretty sure there is some Picasso in your blood way back when if your Homer Simpson is anything to go by!

The Simpsons are like toally hawt in our house. You know the game seven degrees of Brad Pitt? Well in our house its seven degrees of The Simpsons. Take any particular moment in time and within seven steps (usually no more than two!) my boys can relate it to an episode of The Simpsons. My fave Simpsons/Griffin moment ever was when we were on the monorail at Seaworld. We all started singing the infamous monorail song…

Mr G “Monorail….”
Mrs G a third higher “Monorail…”
Eldest G-ette another third higher “Monorail…”
Youngest G-ette_in an ear piercing shriek no where NEAR a third higher_ “MONORAIL!!!!!!”

Cool yeah? Everyone who has every watched that episode knows the song… what happened NEXT however had me just about peeing my pants I was laughing so hard.

My eldest G-ette (then aged 6) starts singing ” ‘The ring fell off my pudding can’... ‘Here have my pen knife my good man!’”

Ok… prolly a situation joke… had to be there (blushes)

My eldest (then 6) started

Oh… and the throat singing boob lady is like a goddess in our house ;)

(laughs) S’ok BB… you can say the C word here… tis your Sanctuary after all ;)

Did I ever tell you the story about Simpsons Sex?

Coming to you in bmail… WAY too long to post here, don’t want to be accused of hi-jacking your place ;)

great digs ~ definitely inviting and I can see why it’s got its name Sancturary :)

I do love your place rich with color and personality…very lovely and thank you for your supportive nature towards some of my new work. I very much appreciate the feedback.

Oh my You are killing me. You are hilarious. Love the rat and Bat. What are you going to come up with next?????

Bill, you’ve just got to get a photo of that snow, you should be warm enough now to take a couple of steps out the door and take 1 pic, surely???Laden with good food, fine wine and delicious chocolate cake, you won’t even feel the momentary freeze!

Jan, I’m so stuffed all I can move are my fingers… if it snows tomorrow, and it probably will, I’ll see what I can do. I’m off for a quick email check… then BED!!

ps: Saint Estephe ROCKS!

Sweet dreams, billyboy. Looking forward to a snow pic tomorrow.

Right. This one’s for Jannie and anyone else who has a snow fetish!
This is the view outside my Sanctuary window: left side at 8:30 AM… right side 5 hours later. Belgian weather. Grin & bear it!

In fact I actually blew it bigtime. As I left the house for work right after the left side was taken it started to seriously blizzard. Thought about taking the camera with me, but was late so dropped the idea. The snow was the kind that sticks to everything and so the trees were covered in no time… especially those within the forest through which I drive to work. I think of all the 40 years I’ve lived in Brussels, this was the most amazing winter wonderland scene I have ever witnessed here… and I didn’t have the GODDAMN CAMERA!

It’s like the Belgian weather. Grin & bear it. Or just pour yourself a shot of bourbon and grin and forget about that silly bear!

Holy Crap…..... its Warm n Sunny here in Jersey, Im going for a ride on THAT YANKEE BIKE, The Bunny left…LMAO!

That’s fabulous, Bill. I’ll be back later this evening for a proper look. Thanks muchly.

Ok, FIRST OF ALL, Just read all the comments and I have ONE QUESTION? Is NEATNESS REALLY A SIGN OF INNER TURMOIL? Im super Friggin neat man!!!!!!!!!!!! LMAO! I think everyone should post their Santuary….hmmmmmm…just a thought….lol!

OKKKK I will wait until you come to Jersey to take the bike out….JEEZ!!!!!!!!!!!! lol

OH Great…...more insanity in my life…I thought I DIVORCED all that….LMAO!

5 hours difference, you say? That’s incredible – there isn’t a trace of snow in the later pic. With the shadows, it’s hard to tell how much moisture remains, but, you have a beautiful looking lawn in the backyard, the sort made for lying on and sunbaking in the warmer weather.

Thank you so much for doing this favour, to satisfy my fetish (LMFAO), Bill – it’s much appreciated.

What a prime sanctuary!

Hey, billyboy, how am I supposed to go back to sleep with a threat )promise) like that hanging over my head? I’ll hope I have time to look in the morning before we leave.

You make me laugh
You make me smile
In your sanctuary we’ll talk awhile
Catch up on days that have passed, gone by
Sing a few songs on the fly
Talk about all that makes us tick
Shut OUT the world with one simple click
In your sanctuary we’ll sit and think
Pass each other their bottomless drink
Pick each others brain
Heart strings to
I LOVE BEING IN YOUR SANTUARY WITH YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUG))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Holy guacamole, just saw your snow shots. And it’s nice to see what is on the outside of our little warrens.

PS… before you change color, no you didn’t leave your jeans behind… these are mine. Just thought they made a nice backdrop for your stud!

NO NO NO NO NO …..... its JUST THE HAIR AND I had Helmet hair SOOOOOOOOO it dosent count! I got a very nice compliment from someone else and Im going with HIS…I like it better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SO THERE! And if they didnt lose I hope they do…lol!

AND you just wait until I find my Roger Daultry site!!!!!

LMAO…WHATEVA…..But she really wasnt sexy..she was kinda butch..no?

Did you or did you not check out the link to the site above? Butch NOT. She was totally HOT !!! Especially if you were a male pixie housewife…

I ike the picture. The Batcave

YES that is MINE!!!!! Thanks for holding on to if for me was hoping it didn’t get stuck in the couch and rip it or anything and I am glad you didnt’ step on it with bare feet cause … oouuuch !!!!!!!
I had so much fun jammin out and I am glad the bat liked my show cause I really ROCK it out that night !!!! lmao…. oh and I will be over whenever its convienient of you and pick that up so that you don’t have to worry about it anymore :) oh and please tell the bat that I am so flattered he though I smelled good will make sure to always wear that scent when I stop by :) ((((HUG))))

Hey billyboy, you’ve really got something goin’ here. It’s become a meeting place for many souls, to share a drink (of their favourite poison), CHOCOLATE, and a chat and whatever else their hearts’ desire. It’s a warm, comfortable place to be – it’s wonderful.

lol, aiight

I’ll go back to bed and wait to see if it works! Can’t wait. LMAO.

It sure looks like it!!! LMAO Did you feed your whole Sanctuary, too? But, WHY DIDN’T you send it on to me???? I waited all night!

Oooooooh, so very tempting . . . I need to think on this. I was supposed to have WSaturday all to myself, but, that’s had a very large spanner thrown into the works. Have to wait ‘til next weekend when I’ve got the WHOLE weekend to myself! I’ll get back to you on this later.

Mind you, for an advance such as this, wide-scale testing needs to be undertaken – me first!

No grapes, yet?

OK, due to popular demand, I can now reveal the coolest lamp EVER in history, and it is hanging in my Sanctuary and casting a golden glow over my couch… so soothing… making me tired… better post this before I….

.... ZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

What a lovely sanctuary!

The color…I think it’s almost the same color as my little space. I have got to get more of my own work mounted and hung in here, along with other people’s work that inspires me.

What a strange lamp. I think I’ll go have a snack now. Hmm, I wan’t hungry before…

I absolutely love this, Bill, it’s gorgeous. A great way to start my day! I’ll be smiling every time I think of this – that’s all day. Thanks for another peek into your your haven.

Definitely!

BB this is one seriously awesome room! Particularly love the lighting, and now badly want to revamp my horrible dull and moodless light of the “studio” (spare room back of house) and introduce a scattering of fairylights! And what a gobsmacking amount of chat it has generated…UNBELIEVABLE!! I got about 3/4 way through, gave up, eyes falling out of head, forgotten what country I’m sitting in…not that it matters in the wide world of bubble.
Love your sanctuary…hope you treasure it always :)

Yes you’re right re the karma…the most tired looking space can be so full of life. But I still want those lights! Fosters….NEVER!!!! Such an insult BB! I’ll be putting on Crownies, so that my guests stay -lol! Actually, this summer has had a very “Corona” feel about it…check out “West of here”. As for the chocolates…..YYUUUMMMMM!!!!! Pl save me one (or 2 or 3..)

Morning!!!

Bloody hell! It takes FOREVER to load this page now there are so many comments! I love that you share your Sanctuary BB…. look how many people you have made happy by allowing them some time out in your place {{{hugs}}} I think it is missing something though… I need to do something about that.

Hot chocolate sounds just wonderful right about now…

The little blue dude IS cool isn’t he? Sharing his couch and cuddles =)

2 boxes of pralines just perfect!
Yes, Mexican with potential eye damage…lol!! Crownies = Crown Lager, an oldie but a goodie :) Will have one on ice for you when lights are complete :)

OK BB …. I want the lamp …. LOVE IT …... and you look goooooood as a BROTHER …LMAO!

I think you’ll all love this.

You have to be old enough to remember Abbott and Costello,
and too old to REALLY understand computers, to fully
appreciate this. For those of us who sometimes get flustered by
our computers, please read on…

If Bud Abbott and Lou Costello were alive today, their
infamous sketch, ‘Who’s on First?’ might have turned out
something like this:

COSTELLO CALLS TO BUY A COMPUTER FROM ABBOTT

ABBOTT: Super Duper Computer Store. Can I help you?

COSTELLO: Thanks. I’m setting up an office in my den and
I’m thinking about buying a computer.

ABBOTT: Mac?

COSTELLO: No, the name’s Lou.

ABBOTT: Your computer?

COSTELLO: I don’t own a computer. I want to buy one.

ABBOTT: Mac?

COSTELLO: I told you, my name’s Lou.

ABBOTT: What about Windows?

COSTELLO: Why? Will it get stuffy in here?

ABBOTT: Do you want a computer with Windows?

COSTELLO: I don’t know. What will I see when I look at the windows?

ABBOTT: Wallpaper.

COSTELLO: Never mind the windows. I need a computer and software.

ABBOTT: Software for Windows?

COSTELLO: No. On the computer! I need something I can use
to write proposals, track expenses and run my business. What
do you have?

ABBOTT: Office.

COSTELLO: Yeah, for my office. Can you recommend anything?

ABBOTT: I just did.

COSTELLO: You just did what?

ABBOTT: Recommend something.

COSTELLO: You recommended something?

ABBOTT: Yes.

COSTELLO: For my office?

ABBOTT: Yes.

COSTELLO: OK, what did you recommend for my office?

ABBOTT: Office.

COSTELLO: Yes, for my office!

ABBOTT: I recommend Office with Windows.

COSTELLO: I already have an office with windows! OK, let’s
just say I’m sitting at my computer and I want to type a
proposal. What do I need?

ABBOTT: Word.

COSTELLO: What word?

ABBOTT: Word in Office.

COSTELLO: The only word in office is office.

ABBOTT: The Word in Office for Windows.

COSTELLO: Which word in office for windows?

ABBOTT: The Word you get when you click the blue ‘W’.

COSTELLO: I’m going to click your blue ‘w’ if you don’t start
with some straight answers. What about financial
bookkeeping? You have anything I can track my money with?

ABBOTT: Money.

COSTELLO: That’s right. What do you have?

ABBOTT: Money.

COSTELLO: I need money to track my money?

ABBOTT: It comes bundled with your computer.

COSTELLO: What’s bundled with my computer?

ABBOTT: Money.

COSTELLO: Money comes with my computer?

ABBOTT: Yes. No extra charge.

COSTELLO: I get a bundle of money with my computer? How much?

ABBOTT: One copy.

COSTELLO: Isn’t it illegal to copy money?

ABBOTT: Microsoft gave us a license to copy Money.

COSTELLO: They can give you a license to copy money?

ABBOTT: Why not? THEY OWN IT!

A few days later:

ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you?

COSTELLO: How do I turn my computer off?

ABBOTT: Click on ‘START…’

Oh my god, Mil – this is absolutely hilarious. My husband has cracked up big-time and is still rolling on the floor in hysterics. This is priceless and I can’t stop laughing myself. Bill, I hope you don’t mind, but, I sent this URL to a “few” friends, all of whom are quite old enough to appreciate it (our peers) – I do hope they visit and get as much enjoyment out of it as I just did.

Oh dear, I have to go and cook tea now!!!!

Ok BB … Well first thing is I think Im a little too tall for your couch, my legs just wouldnt fit even when I curled up …..and I had the WEIRDEST dreams also ….. I was in Yankee Stadium, oh Wait … THAt makes it a NIGTMARE …lol… anyway Joe Torre was up to bat, and Frankenstein was pitching and abbott on First and Costello on second ….. OR was it Costello on First? Wait , Im on First, your on second, wait …. hmmmmm….... lol….anyway SCARY SCARY, whatever you got in that lamp, well it does the strangest things. I woke up, hit that EASY button, click my heels three times and was back in JERSEY ….. as cozy as the Sanctuary is , Gonna need to get ya a new sofa for us taller people …lol..but much thanks for letting me crash .. your the best!
Gotta run, get my tea and get the little one off to school …... have a good!!!!!
FRANKENSTEIN PITCHING???? Hee Hee At least he was the best Yankee I saw so far….LMAO!

TODAY’s CHUCKLE

Lawyers should never ask a Mississippi grandma a
> question if they aren’t prepared for the answer.
> In a trial, a Southern small-town prosecuting
> attorney called his first
> witness, a grandmotherly, elderly woman to the
> stand. He approached her and asked, ‘Mrs. Jones, do
you know me?’ She responded, ‘Why, yes, I do
> know you, Mr. Williams. I’ve known you since you
> were a boy, and frankly, you’ve been a big
disappointment to me. You lie, you cheat on
> your wife, and you manipulate people and talk about
> them behind their backs. You think you’re a big shot
when you haven’t the brains to
> realize you’ll never amount to anything more than a
> two-bit paper pusher. Yes, I know you.’
> The lawyer was stunned. Not knowing what else to do,
> he pointed across the room and asked, ‘Mrs. Jones,
do you know the defense attorney?’
> She again replied, ’ Why yes, I do. I’ve known Mr.
> Bradley since he was a youngster, too. He’s lazy,
bigoted, and he has a drinking problem. He can’t build
a normal relationship with anyone, and his law
practice is one of the worst in the entire state. Not
to mention he cheated on his wife with three different
women. One of them was your wife. Yes, I know him.’
The defense attorney nearly died.
> The judge asked both counselors to approach the
> bench and, in a very quiet voice, said,
> ‘If either of you idiots asks her if she knows me,
> I’ll send you both to the electric chair.’
>

Now THIS is really cool.

Just got a package today. It was already kind of mysterious cause it had holes in it, like something was supposed to be able to breathe or something… and it was heavier than anything I’d ever had sent to me before that needed to breathe… So I checked out the return address and saw that it came from TAS. Could that be Tasmania??? I’d never gotten anything sent to me from Tasmania before, and especially nothing that had to breathe… and growl! Yeah, started growling when I picked the package up and started shaking it!! So I thought, OK then, stop shaking it… and I put the package down gently on my couch (jeeze, when I think of all the c razy stuff that couch has seen over the past month or so)…

… Then all of a sudden, there was growling and munching… and chewing… and before I could say “What da F…”, the package burst open and there, standing on the cushion on all fours, staring me down and baring a set of teeth that sent a chill down my spine… was the cutest f’ing little Tassie Devil I have EVER seen!

Yeah, like he was gonna scare me into giving him some chocolate!? Like first of all, I discovered right away that he only growls when you squeeze his cute little tummie… and believe me, I’ve already done that so many times I think he’s gonna be sick and puke up some Tassie bile all over my white cushions. And I can also tell ya his growl is LOTS worse than his bite cause those teeth are actually made of felt!

So we’ve totally bonded and his name is Muffie and we like doing stuff like growling together in front of the camera…

He comes from someone very special who lives in Taz, and she raised him with love and taught him how to growl when you squeeze his silly tummy, and now he has travelled half-way round the world to be my friend. And he will be properly and lovingly fed and cared for as long as I’m alive.

Thanks Babe, Muffie SO rocks!! XO!

DIAPHRAGM MUFFIE!

Damnit BB, we practised and practised and practised that growl together, did all the diaphragm excercises and everything… I thought he had it down pat… perhaps he needs a little chocolate to replenish his energy after his long journey?

Oh who am I kidding? Little Muffie is growl challenged… don’t hold it against him though, I accept full responsibility as his mentor. I find it hard to growl too ;) I’m so happy he made it to you safely, no Sanctuary that has bats and rats in residence would be complete without a little devil =) He looks very happy sitting there in the palm of your hand… and don’t forget to rub his tummy every now and then, he likes that.

XX

Morning to you both BB andMr Muffin …lol …. ok BB ….. think your inhaling too many of the grapefumes ….MILLIE ..... got a kiss from Lee Mazzilli when she was 10 and that was the START of the METS ( NOT RED SOCKS) loyalty… that was also the beginning of my crushes on mostly all Italian Latino Men ….Eric Estrada, Scott Baio, Al Pacino, the list goes on…
NAYLOR is the SOX fan!
You gottta keep your women straight !!!!!!
Soooooooo being the kind soul that I am and considering I forgot my belgium Chocolates and left them on the couch …here is a little addition for th SANCTUARY, because I KNOW you willl want to hang this up , hee hee …
OH SHOOT …why cant I PASTE pics in here …... oh well it was a pic of My LEE MAZZILLI, when he was a MET NOT when he was a YANKEE …Big difference!!!!
Anyway, gotta get some tea and wake up! Dont be too MUCH of a DEVIL today!

CHUCKLE FOR THE DAY!!!!!

Subject: Husband Wanted

A lonely widow, age 70, decided that it was time to get married again.

She put an ad in the local paper that read:

HUSBAND WANTED: MUST BE IN MY AGE GROUP (70’s), MUST NOT BEAT ME, NOT RUN AROUND ON ME AND MUST STILL BE GOOD IN BED! ALL APPLICANTS PLEASE APPLY IN PERSON.

On the second day, she heard the doorbell. Much to her dismay, she opened the door to see a grey-haired gentleman sitting in a wheelch air. He had no ar ms or legs

The old woman said, “You’re not really asking me to consider you, are you? Just look at you…you have no legs ..”

The old man smiled, “Therefore, I cannot run around on you!”

She snorted. “You don’t have any arms either!” Again, the old man smiled, “Therefore, I can never beat you!”

She raised an eyebrow and asked intently, “Are you still good in bed???”

The old man leaned back, beamed a big smile and said, “Rang the doorbell, didn’t I?”

Oh dear, I don’t know who or what to laugh at first, last or in between – this is hilarious. And I am NOT going to show hubby the rest of these – he’s had enough laughs for the day (my driving, to be precise). Glad to meet Muffie – Bill, are you sure you can cope with two jealous cats and a demanding baby Devil? I think your chocolate transfusion machine is going to be working flat out every day, there’ll be none left for anyone else. Who’s going to feed Muffie Wednesday nights? Oh dear, tonight’s dreams are going to be unbelievable.

When Im 70 I will be jumping out of planes and traveling the world, wont HAVE a doorbell, at least thats the plan!!!!!!! Why cant I paste pics in here …. its ruinin all my FUN … ):

I feel for Scratch, – I wonder how many claw marks Muffie has to show for how hard he had to work? You could try importing more rats, he might find them less of a problem than Cats! You can’t feed him Cats – they are too majestic to be consigned to such a fate, even though Devils are on the brink of extinction. Besides being easier to catch, if you feed him rats, you are doing the world a major health favour.

BTW: Did you know there is a group called RatCat – saw the tail end of a video on one the music channels the other night?

Hey….that’s a happenin’ little place! I like the cool tone of the wall..
Christmas lights..electric guitar…how can you go wrong with that?!!
heh…love it.

LMFAO!!!!! OK that WAS pretty funny!
HOPEFULLY, after the POPE having to come ALL THE WAY from ROME, just to say a MASS for them, HOPEFULLY those Yankees will start winning..hee hee!

Not bad . . . not baaaaaad at all, I wish I followed the sport then I could make a des/con-structive criticism of the “artwork”. May the best Men win!

This post must be close to the most visisted and commented on, Bill, and it’s evolving in a fantastic way! Looking forward to seeing how it goes.

I think the artist needs to brush up on their penmanship just a weeeeee bit. I enjoyed it, though!

Eyes lit up
Q: How do you get a Yankee fans eyes to light up?
A: Shine a flashlight in his ear!

Yankee Stamps
Did you hear that the Post Office just recalled their latest stamps? They had pictures of Yankees players on them …people couldn’t figure out which side to spit on.

Steinbrenner is lying?
Q: How can you tell when George Steinbrenner is lying?
A: His lips are moving!

Jack and Jill
Jack and Jill went up the hill For a bit of hanky panky Jill
came back With a very sore crack Jack must have been a Yankee

Yankee Crack
Did you hear about Yankee stadium falling apart?
A huge beam fell through the deteriorating roof.
In fact, this was the first time the Yankees have had a problem with crack without it resulting in the suspension of a player.

LMFAO …. THATS what ya get for writing on my guy’s face! (;

Momma Funk

Hey guys, easy with remarks about the Yankees. I’m a Yankee fan from way way back. Surprised you didn’t I Billy! Love you.

OK, here’s something completely different, and NOT related to baseball!

I was lucky enough to have my scanner go south on Sunday… so just like when my PC did the same, I got the chance to upgrade… it’s an Epson V500, which is basically a flatbed, but also does negatives in 35mm and medium format (think I’ll stick to my neg scanner for that stuff, but interesting the Epson can handle them). Anyway, here’s a pic of the mean machine, which they made as a special limited BillyBoy addition that will one day become a collectors item and be worth thousands of bucks!!

And to show you how amazing it works, here’s a faded pic of me and Mel in ‘82, the year she was born…

This machine is a bomb, and a bargain at 220 Euros!
Now I wonder what would happen if I sat on it… ?

looks like a mans place. Great fun.
so your’e a american musician in brussel. home of the good food.
Just like a band calles Tuxedomoon. I think they we’re based in brussel too. back in the 80’s

OUCH!

...........ouch! ouch!

............................ouch! ouch! ouch! ouch! DAMNIT!!!!!

thats me biting my tongue trying to keep from spewing forth all the many cheeky comments that BEG to be said after viewing that photo

Nice scanner ;)

Gorgeous, Bill, you even manage to look decent, too. Howq old was Mel when that photo was taken?

That scanner is pretty fantastic looking, love the enhancements. If you sit on it, though, that edition won’t be worth a cent.

Sorry lost track of them. My musical choices came under fire after I married

Ok ..... BB I am now sending you all my YANKEE insults via email, from now on.
OHHHHH and thats NoT your Mom, your an idiot …lmao!!!!
The Scanner is pretty awesome, I LOVE THE CHROME BB letters, and I like Rhana have some VERY ….... what was the word CHEEKY comments about the pic …lol….but I will be nice and say NADA! HAVE A VERY PLEASANT DAY!

See how BORING it is NOT busting your chops!!!! (((;

ME CHICKEN? HA .... Im ALOT of things BB …. BUT CHICKEN aint one of them! And you cant chuck me off the Palaski because thats my Old neighborhood I know where to land….lol!

You do know thats a BABY in your arm, NOT a football your getting ready to HIKE right?

Dont get me STarted, i DONT THINK THE FOLKS ON rb COULD HANDLE my cHEEKY COMMENTS, IF my little ole yankee comments caused a stir….lol

Dear BB. Okay, it took me three days to scroll down this page with your fans, stopping to read the rampant joy, and now I’m at the bottom of the mile long work and can no longer remember what Sanctuary looked like. Oh yes, twinkly lights, window, bat and rat on ceiling, white couch, the classicist Homer next to your machine, a fine photo of cake, lava lamp talk, Japanese lanterns, window, earphones, crush proof ciggys, hysterical who’s on first update, some wash of blue to the room mayabe heading to purples. Great romp, this page. You inhabit a nice kind of insanity and wear it well. I really like these sojourns into the private lives of posting RB’s because they’re so telling about the character behind the screen. You’re no exception, it’s a delightful place and I can imagine the hand-rubbing glee that begins when you walk through the doors (where are the doors?) into this most private of private places where man and brain and heart connect, where displayed before the creator’s eyes on an electric screen are the fine works JUST done, and that thrill that hits every 21st Century participant when ADD or SEND buttons are bonged and the brain is irresistably electrified with the knowledge: OH MY GOD I’VE GONE GLOBAL. We live in extraordinary times, and I know it’s bringing out the best in us all. Your work has a wonderful clarity, the uniqueness of an explorer, and colors that thrill. Thanks for the visit.

TGIF …...... Billy Boy! ((((((;

TGIF …...... Billy Boy! ((((((;

wow! I just read most of your comments on this and I am so exhausted I keep dozing off! This is a wonderful idea. My daughter and her 2 1/2 year old son just moved into our 2 spare rooms this last weekend – but when (and IF) they move out I will start my own sanctuary too! Your cute white couch does look comfy – especially now that I wish I could go home and take a nap. I tried finding your refrigerator – I could use something to drink now….

I can do that! I can make my sanctuary my ‘poetry, photography, crocheting’. Just imagine what I could do with all that?? Hmmm – getting some ideas right now! Hey – I’ll help with the cost of the desk frig – I don’t drink beer so how about one bottle of beer and one bottle of wine?? and ofcoarse all the chocolate it will hold!!!

Im here for the chocolates….

i do anything for a praline too.

Nice! What great atmosphere! Like most everyone else who posted, my space is a mess most of the time with all the paint, etc. I do like things neat and orderly, though, so when I can’t take it anymore I’ll clean it up and send on a pic! But I may have to ship myself down to the basement very soon because I’m growing out of my little nook.

You play guitar? You’re in a band? Cool. I’ve been playing keyboards (Motif 8- what a toy!) and Irish Whistles for years. I’m trying to teach myself rythm guitar, and I play a really hack bass. I also sing! Maybe I’ll send you a link if you promise not to laugh. :)

Cheers!

Brother, where’s the choc and beer you promised?

I probably ate the cohcolate while visiting and talking with Muffie and Bat last night. My apologies to any and all who missed out. I’ll replace them tonight! I wondered why Muffie was a bit wobbly – now I know!

I told Muffie to be good or you would deport him, back to where he had to catch his own tucker! Then, I brought out my special cat brush and told him to stay still, he would like what was coming! . . . He did, and did. I’ll have to him about his drinking habit sometime in the next few days.

I apologise about the choccies – once we started talking, he wouldn’t let me go! Alos, my apologies for my absence, been busy with things, not creatures.

I checked out the link a while back and found the instructions quite easy to follow. I also saw the credits – they’re pretty cool pics, Bill.

Advice is free – you’re welcome to it, too -, service costs . . . mega lots of BB choccies. You better make sure he doesn’t take a fancy to them, too! He’ll eat them BEFORE I get there to get him talking, thus diverting his attention. Apologies for any typos I miss – I have a new desk ornament which has shifted herself to one of my arms, after trying out her typing skills – she’s got lots to learn! Typing one handed is pretty bloody awkward when you don’t know how tio do it!

Cool, brother! I’ll check out the link today. Bass players and drummers are my favorite people in the world. I have large, gangley (sp?) hands and looon fingers, so bass is no problem for me. (that sounded like waay too much information, lol!). I listen to a lot of old U2, when Adam Clayon could hardly play and that gives me inspiration, lol. What, it took him unitl 2000, and they were world famous icons, before he could really slam. :)

I’m going to drool over the effects pedals, but the Motiff has such a range as well for a keyboards player that I need to take a college class to truly get to it’s real worth, lol.

Have a marvelous day. It’s sunny and beautiful here in the nations capital.

I took my husband to see them on his 40th birthday, in DC. We were right on the elipse. It was AWESOME! The last time I had seen them live was the Joshua Tour in 87. I know a lot of people are sick of them and have “Bono-fatigue”, but I have to say that their music stands the test of time for me, personally.

And Adam, imho, has really gone through quite the transformation, from what I’ve read and heard. But I love the old stuff a lot. Looking forward to hearing from you and having a “discuss”. Do you get SNL in Belgium. Oh, btw. I am loving the color of the walls in your sanctuary!!

This is officially the end of my U2 rant in the Sanctuary. :)

Thanks for the chocolate, Bill. I won’t let Muffie eat any chocolate, it’s probably as bad for his digestion as it is for dogs. If he does, I’ll tell him he won’t get a brushing from me!

My new desk ornament is a wee bit young to come for a visit yet – she hasn’t learnt to do what she’s told or that discretion is sometimes the safest option. I think when she gets a little older and wiser, she and Muffie will get on very well. I’ll have to word him up on the implusive havits of young, curious felines.

Unfortunately, no, I haven’t seen any Siamese lately – which one are you missing? Hope he turns up, safe and well.

Oh NO BB!!! You been letting Muffie drink BEER? No wonder you can’t find your siamese… didn’t you know that it is common for young aussie larrikans to be in the habit of chasing pussy….cats… when they have a skinful of the brew?

Vodka BB….. VODKA! Then Muffie will just get happy, dance on a few tables and pass out. =))

All this is fine, but jeeze did I get a surprise tonight!
It was a tough day at work and didn’t get home till about 9:30… you know how you can get a bit depressed when your RB time is deeply cut into by forces outside your control…

So up I trundled into my sanctuary, head hung low, when i heard what I could have sworn was a Kat (yes, Kat!) meowing from within. I switched on the lights (that would be the fairy lights, the blue neon clock, the Duff Beer sign, the lava lamp, the grapes AND, unusually, the overhead string of halogen spots which i normally only put on when I’m feeling vain and want to see my pictures on the walls)... to find sitting on my beloved couch… a Kat. And wow, was it Kool! It was brass with all kinds of amazing tones with a curving spine and tail and a highly polished head with the cutest whiskers that bobs up and down and even sideways when he’s happy. He’s a male (he told me so before I had to LOOK), and his name, surprisingly, is Kat.

I wasted NO time snapping a pic…

I think he’s already had a good look round before I got home cause he seemed to know where everything was… but it was also evident that someone else knew where HE was…

I really hate to think what’s gonna happen next cause things tend to get weird in this place, especially when creatures from places like Tasmania and Oz check in… let’s hope Tassie Devils and Kats get along… they’re both males and the last thing I want is the two of them marking their territory…

Oh dear, Billy, I don’t know quite what to say . . . I’m flabbergasted. . . . and mortified, too! I was assured, by Kat, that Kat was Female. I went through a list of Dos and Donts, several times, and she promised to behave! Did you post those Rules of Conduct in your Sanctuary for all to see? It would seem you forgot. I am pleased to see he/she got there safely, though.

I think I was deceived, by whom or what, I’m not sure, but . . . pussies are known to be deceptive at times. You may need to get a new cover for your pristine white couch, if this continues. Tiptoeing off to bed may be a good idea – they may give you ideas!

I think that tee shirt should read “Miami Beach Zoo”! Your Sanctuary is certainly beginning to resemble one. LOL :-)) ((((Hugs)))) for all the residents – hope they stay healthy and have fun.

Oh dear, oh dear, what have you got yourself into, billy. Where did you put the pillow – I still think it should say “Zoo”!

You might have a bit of cleaning to do . . . maybe you should have seperated them before leaving for work – you don’t know what sort of disarray you’re going to find upon your return!

I can’t stop laughing – Misty already thinks she’s living with fruitcakes and she hasn’t been here a week yet!

Damn it! Just wore my scroll wheel out!!!

Oh….

Dear…..

BB, you can be assured I sure as hell didn’t teach Muffie THAT!!!

Kat and Muffie sure do look like they are having a hell of a time together though don’t they? I say leave ‘em be… let them have their fun together. What two consenting Sanctuary inhabitants do in their own time is no-one elses business…

Now… if they start at it on the kitchen table in front of company well… maybe you should think about pulling their chains a little ;)

Are you waxing “operaetic” (sp?) today? All the middle-aged ladies I know swoooooon over those guys (if it’s the dudes I’m thinking they are).

I’m not an IL Devo fan. Too syrupy for me. I like a harder edge, and guys with a bit of grit around the seams. But you be real nice to them!!! They are good for the economy, LOLOLOLOL.

Now, now, Billy, leave the poor creatures to their own devices – no need to parade their uniqueness for all the world to see!

Mr Bat and I shared some chocolate again – maybe we ate more than we realised. It’s sooooo yummy, it’s easy to get lost in the sheer pleasure!

IT WASN’T MEANT TO BE A SUGGESTION !!!!!!!!

Although… that being said (insert mischievious grin here) I’m sure the looks on your guests faces would be priceless… Be sure to have your camera handy BB ;)

Can you imagine Bill WITHOUT a camera in his hand, Rhana? It’s almost inconceivable!

Oh deary me, . . . to be a fly on the wall at this barbeque!!!! No sane person, or creature, gives chocolate back, most especially NOT that divine seduction you stock in that hidey-hole!

dude, this is so clean, you must be a virgo, lol. great shot, looks too big and spacious for me.

love that amp, cameloud special

Hey Billy, when did you change the description of this wonderful place? I like this version, too!

mate you should live on a farm for a while, nature’s always banging away, animals, birds eggs start appearing. All this city living disconnected me for a while, soon as I hit the bush it’s one big orgy. no idea. lol

DAMN late once again for the party!!!
I heard the word orgy .. I swear I did!!!!!! lol

I LOVE THIS, I LOVE THIS, I LOVE THIS! I love seeing where and how people work.

The title hasn’t changed, but, when I read the description (on the right), it seemed to read differently to what I’ve read there before?? I think somehwere along the line, I suggested a Zoo; maybe I only thought about suggesting it Sometimes, I’m so tired tired, I can’t tell the difference between thought/fantasy and fact/reality!

Do you mean to say you’ve run out of chocolate, AGAIN? Billyboy, you’re slipping BIGTIME! ~Your reputation as a Host (with the best) will suffer. :-))

Hi BillyBoy, thank you for inviting me to your sanctuary! What a wonderfully creative place! I look forward to visiting often ;-)

Okay, I’ve had a day to catch up with myself.

I thought the pillow should say “Zoo”. Maybe this should become”Sanctuaire de Ménage et Peuple”.

Are you talking about Mr Scott from the Enterprise? Regardless, that’s being a super dooper Host with the Best. I guess I’ll have to stop vhatting with Mr Bat for so long on so many topics – cut my visits short. :-(( Or, alternatively, i could always bring my own with me! Mr Bat might enjoy sampling the delights of Downunder!?

_(In a very plaintive tone:) You don’t happen to have Hot Chocolate on tap to couinteract the bitter cold down here, do you???? Pleeeeease!

Sorry for the (unfortunately usual) bad typing, BB. So cold, I not only can’t type, i can’t see, either!

Mmmmmmm, I am so looking forward to that on my next visit with Mr Bat (and you, if you happen to be there at the time) – HOT chocolate and solid chocolate, what more can a woman ask for! Don’t worry about working out how to set it for wake-up – I have the other ½ here to do that (unfortunately). Except for week-ends when he lets me sleep until I decide it’s time to put in appearance, his idea of waking up time is uncivilised! The thought is much appreciated, though. So long as you work it out by next winter in your corner of the world, you’ll be able to drift into the Land of the Living to the aroma of rich, hot chocolate!

You are such a tease! Now, I’m sitting here on pins, most uncomfortable, I assure you! (ouch . . . ouch . . . oooooh, that smarts when I move. Ddamn it, even when I don’t move!)

Thank you for the welcome! My 2 favorite things are music and coffee . . . thought the coffee bean was a good representation of my Inner Bean! I have another avatar where the bean is playing a guitar!

If you’re counting, what do you think I’m doing? Who else was going to make me move? Just ‘cause Misty climbs my legs before I get jeans on them has nothing to do with moving!!! :-)) And I have to move the check the letterbox, too! Waiting . . . waiting . . .

Just dropped in to say that a certain package came to us yesterday. It was of no small insignificance!

It looks amazing with the black matting! I cannot wait to get it framed and put up in our foyer! My hubby loves it as well. He said, that the enlargement gives it a very soothing Rotho-esque, meditative feel. LOVE IT, brother!!!

Oh Bill, you wound me deeply. Mr Bat and I don’t SCOFF the choccies, we savour them, and share our delight in your latest offering! Mr Bat admits that while he misses his normal repast of fruits, and sometines, insects of various kinds, your chocolates are mkaing the missing worthwhile.

He says he will have to go and find the usual in the near future as chocolates are not exactly what Mother nature made his digestion for! He’ll only be gone a day or two, he says. He loves your Sanctuary and all the many visitors who drop in and provide him with news, gossip and entertainment.

Well, it’s good to know that my instinct was working at full strength. As you know, it works at the oddest of times.

I picked up from Mr Bat that something was amiss with the ones he was eating, just not what, so i let him think I was eating them, but, I managed to find the Wittamer and gave them a very through going over – praline makes chocolate just so much more enjoyable.

Mr Bat finally caught me out and, under a bit of “gentle persuasion”, told me his version of the truth. I know about the proteins and vitamins but, I decided I didn’t need the nasties (they won’t go to well with all the other things I have to contend with). I thank you for confirming my suspicions, but, Mr Bat and I had sorted the situation out to our mutual satisfaction.. I think I should be the one apologizing for allowing you to believe I was eating Mr Bat’s special formula. I told him I was not partial to horseflies – they’re a little too large for such a diminutive soul as me!

I’m flattered by your concern and thank you for it – I’m a big girl now! Now, we will have to tell Mr Bat that playing both sides simply isn’t polite manners, Have you made up that Rules of Conduct list yet? Might be an idea to give it the highest priority.

PPS: Not today. Maybe tomorrow???

Have a great day, billyboy, mine’s just about done!

Send the Rules of Conduct down here and I’ll double laminate them – that’ll give him a belly ache and a half. Tassie Devils are a lot like goats in that they eat just about anything, the difference being that Devils have to fight for every mouthful, so, they’re rather more aggressive about it. :-))

AND, I’ll have you know, I NEVER scoff chocolate unless my BS is extremely low, then, it’s scoffed with great delicacy!

21.05.2008; 1945:

Still counting . . .

Time is flying so slowly . . .I might even get time to sleep with couting! :-)) Hope practice goes well. I wonder what dreams will show?

Delivery!

Definitely, it’s sitting on my desk, under the monitor. He’s giving Misty lots of fun.

Hmmmm, I’m thinking on it. That long non-dnagly thing is also giving Misty fits – it doesn’t move, the whole object does! I just hope she doesn’t hurt herself on it.

P.S.: How am I going to post a pic here – this is your Sanctuary?

Young ladies are prone to impulsive behavious at times, as you know all too well. And, yes, I know boys, too! Of course, we were never young, were we?

As you wish, it’s yours.

There’s actually a bit of a buzz going on in my Sanctuary tonite… wife Bev recently got back from Shanghai, and on opening her bag, out popped the cutest little panda I have EVER seen!

Of course, it immediately sniffed the air and sensed things were going on in the “room around the corner”... told us his name was Shang (duh!), and asked us what smelled. I said it was most likely Kat and Muffie as Pepsi and Scratch are downstairs and down wind (he could hear them meowing in the backfground). He said, “I know what a Kat is, but have never heard of a Muffie”.

“Don’t be silly”, I said. “Muffie is a Tassie devil. And be careful cause they eat pandas”. Well, that didn’t put him off… he made a beeline following the smell, and there were the two of them on my couch waiting for him…

Lots of eyeballing followed, and finally Kat broke the ice. “What’s yer name, dude?”
“My name’s Shang, and I’m NOT a dude. Can’t you see I’m wearing a dress?”
Muffie then butted in… “Yeah, right… with a name like Shag? A LADY??”

I had to go in and break it up at that point as it looked like it was gonna follow the pattern of my last sanctuary liaison. They’re still sniffin’ each others’ butts, but I told them absolutely NO shagging. Hope the place is in better shape in the morning than last time!

Now that things seem under control (in my dreams!), I can show you the BEST thing Bev brought back from China… This watch cost 5 Euros and it is totally awesome…

It’s the Chairman of course, but not only does the second hand have a red star, but his arm actually WAVES up and down mechanically at every tick!! Amazing yeah? And it’s got no battery, you actually have to WIND it every day or else the old boy just goes to sleep. With the red stitching on the strap, this watch is just so… communist!

I’m a bit of a watch collector, and although I don’t have many of much value, i’ve got about 35 at the mo. Maybe if I get in the mood, I’ll show you the whole collection. At any rate, I think this is one of the absolute coolest, so had to share!

billyboy ~ just dropping by, haven’t seen you in awhile, come on out and play~! I know it’s cozy here but it would be wonderful to see you again :)

This is most definitely becoming a ZOO! Billyboy, you might need to get a licence to keep so many diverse and endangered animals in private. That shouldn’t be a problem, though, as it’s obvious they are all well loved and cared for, but, just don’t let the authorities find out what goes on behind closed doors when there’s no-one around!!

A pic of the whole collection is most definately necessary, now. It looks like a really nice watch. Watches that have that bit of extra “Oomph” are always great fun.

BTW, Aussies don’t say. “Dude”, they say, “Mate”, or “Fella”, or, sometimes, but not so often these days (since we became civilised, anyway), “Cobber”.

What’s the next thing to make an appearance, I wonder????

Do I know any forgers? I’m muc too pure and innocent (and young) to know any such unsavoury creatures. You’ll just have to keep a tight lid on things and make sure they all get on together.

Kat a “Poor soul”? My arse!!! :) As for what they call girls down here, I don’t know, been out of the “game” too long. I daresay, “Birds”, and “Sheilas” are still used but, there are probably also numerous others I’ve never heard of. Have to ask Junior next time I see him – now, that should be an interesting conversation! :/

I didn’t deplete your choccie supply last time I was there, I had a belly ache and didn’t stay long enough to eat any. Just said hello to all the residents – will have to make a visit soon to say hi to Shang – he’s bound to be an interesting being, like all the others. :-))

Have a great day, Bill.

Now, now, billyboy, that’s NOT nice! You might be multi-lingual, but, you know I’m not. I’ll bet you either don’t know what you typed, or you got someone to do it for you.

I wish i could; alas, ‘tis not to be.

OMFG!!!!!! Shang is soooooooooooo totally adorable!!!!!!!! Your Bev spoils you rotten!

And you gotta know, they are going to be shagging as soon as your back is turned =)) With all the interspecies relationships forming here you are going to have yourself the most unique menagerie once the babies start arriving. Hey! You’ll be able to charge admission to the Sanctuary! The proceeds can offset your chocolate addiction ;)

Yay thanks for inviting me into your pad….......btw the way I want a Chairman watch too, very cool, would add to my collection :))

Anyway just dropped by to say hiiiiiii, sending hugsss now back to the red wine and the fire…..... it’s bloody freezing here …........

Oh yeah…. silly me…. BEER money, of course!! That was a Freudian slip of the tongue when I said your * chocolate addiction, of course I must have meant *my chocolate addiction ;)

I think your “seeding the world with freak cross breeds” is a totally evil and truly WONDERFUL idea!!

Awww the fire is sooooooooooooooooo nice, listening to Dark Side Of The Moon, with a cab sav !! Perfection !
Yeah I love watches, from swiss made gorgeous ones to the utmost in tacky creations !! The OJ one sounds cool !!
Am in New Zealand atm, until 8th July then back to Australia, am an Aussie :D
Glad u liked the USA shots, am always on vacation LOL
It’s freezing, 120 am and I’m off to bed, so night night xx

我在不久的將來將來并且參觀與她。 我盼望它與預期。

I wonder how long before the seeds of wild procreation are confiscated by “The Establishment” as being illegal? Or maybe, the FBI? They might even go so far as to confiscate the proceeds of Admission as illegal gains?

Oh boy, this Sanctuary is becoming wild enough on it’s own, to stretch the imagination of visitors! I love it to bits (and you, too, billyboy)! It’s such a breath of fresh air to my soul after a day of mindless driving through the suburbs of the madding crowds – it’s almost a sanity-saver! I can’t wait to get home and see what the latest adventures are. :-))

This is soooooo MOST DEFINITELY a sanity-saver, I’m sure I would have lost ALL my marbles without this wonderful stopping off point iat the end of the day. 400th comment, that’s an awesome number of commments, Bill. The Tattinger will be savoured to the last drop. Thank you, Bill, it’s a priviledge.

Hey BB… Went for a spa and then fell into bed …....the cab sav was an Aussie one –
Wolf Blass Yellow Label Cabernet Sauvignon – full bodied and smooth, just the way I like it :))
LOL yep I do get around,ppl find it hard to keep up with me :)) Congrats on the Sanctuary being so popular and thanks for the invite, always good to have a laugh with ppl from all over the globe . hugss :)

我享用您的聖所! 它是坐下，听到音樂和幾個小時談論藝術和巧克力的完善的地方。 我會帶來在某一波士頓聽對，以紀念70’ s音樂到處，并且我自己的手工製造巧克力。 好时代將有! 我將帶來我的北极熊和灰鼠。 我可以只想像发生什么，如果我們介紹了然後給Kat、Tazzie和Shang。 可能许多打鬥流血! 我可以只想像什麼這將翻译成。 我笑認為它。

LOL!!! Thank Babelfish for my bilingual talents – heheh!!

Seriously though – people tease me because of my affection for 70’s music. I can’t help it though… I grew up with a brother 9 years older than myself. So his musical influences were a HUGE part of my formative years! In fact, I wrote a piece about it – called Circa 1979. You can find it here: http://aimeefoxfires.livejournal.com/686.html
Though I suppose I could upload it here in the writing section? lol Either way…. this pretty much sums up my childhood music education. :D

Pralines!! le faint Good thing I made some homemade chocolate pecan fudge, and that it’s waiting for me in the kitchen – else I would be having to bolt off to the store for fixin’s.

Did you really only discover Babelfish yesterday, Bill? :-)) I guess we all learn and discover somethings at the appropriate time; I just wish it did a slightly better job, but, that’s probably asking too much when it comes to ideographic alphabets. We just need to reverse translate to make sure it got it right before we use what it comes up with.

I checked out her link while I was in the process of of writing that post. It’s fabulous, and I can understand how an 8 year old would be blown away by what she heard.

It’s an amazing piece of writing, and i agree with you, it would be great if she posted it in a journal – It would very likely attract a similar response to your “Biker Billy”. Those memories are wonderful.

Since Biker, I’ve brought out some of my old vinyl and played them loud(when he isn’t around). I wonder what the neighbours think?

Tell Shang I will come visit Saturday night (my time). Seeing as she’s so young, I won’t wake her if she’s sleeping. I look forward to seeing all your residents together.

Now, now, gotta give the young time to learn the niceties of life in civilised society. The others will teach her, just make sure they do so gently. You never know what they will learn from each other!!! :-))

It makes me grin from ear to ear that you liked my rambling bit of nostalgia. When I wrote that, I was determined not to think too hard about it as I went along. I had all those feelings and recollections swarming around in my head, and I knew once I started, they’d all just pour out. It was a real treat to give that to my brother. Up until that point, he really didn’t have a clear idea of how much I was aware of his impact when I was that young.

Listening to you talk about bass is like listening to him talk about guitar. :D I love it!!

I’m leaving today for four days, but as soon as I get back I am going to dig into that writing of yours you linked me to. I didn’t want to read it while I was rushed getting packed. I want to savor it when I’ve got the time! :D

As for other linkies – here’s two clips I love to share. I shot them while at a small gig that my brother (the bald one.. heheh!) and my uncle (the bearded one!) were playing at my uncle’s coffee shop. It’s fun stuff – doesn’t exactly show off the full extent of their talents, but I think any music lover will enjoy their passion for it!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=PsSj1iNycTU

(just a small solo) http://youtube.com/watch?v=EQO4yJqnVT4

Talk to you later! Aimee

Hey Billy just jumping into this rollercoaster ride. Love your digs….as for a stitching program, try something called Bracketeer, it’s inexpensive and will do some very cool things to your very cool things….well, you know!

Yes, the black vomit would definitely be on the house, the walls and your lair, so let”s stick to the pralines and capuccino when we are both in the neighborhood. As as far as scrolling down, it seems to me that it is your karma :-)

Looks like a nice cosy creative spot! Its so good to have a place where you can go and lose yourself into your art! I have a studio downstairs for my painting and sculpture,and a cosy spot in a bedroom for my computer happenings.

Chocolates!!! Yes please!

Oh dear, yo’re in deep now, Billy. I do feel for you – a zoo and a sulky computer!!!! :-)))I need a coffee after reading that, followed by a LARGE glass of wine – I had to buy a bottle tonight, as I ran out!

You better decide if your computer is a he or a she, that may be why it’s sulking – confusion reigns!!! So if she/he is off, did you use Bev’s to write? Was the band worth the sulks?

Sounds like fun in the Sanctuary at the moment. Hope there’s plenty of hot chocolate and choccies, for when I visit tonight, might be able tos tay a little longer than I have been able to recently.

No, I most definitely would not have stayed – surely they didn’t really think people would find that sort of thing entertaining? Makes my skin crawl. :-((

You fellas have hormones too, just different ones, billyboy! Hormones aren’t the only thing that cause the sulks, I assure you.

It’ll probably be after 1300 your time before I visit, so, you have plenty of time to stock up. Suprise me!

I swear, on my mother’s grave, I didn’t eat ALL of them, only 90%. Someone was leaving in a hurry as I arrived, only saw their coattails. I did stay for quite a while, longer than I had intended. We all had a great conversation, even Shang who seems to be learning the language, and lingo, very quickly. One of the advantages of being young!

I left some Wittamers in Mr Bat’s care for you – he was stuffing his face with his carob-coated horseflies when I finally had to leave, I thought it was discourteous to fall asleep while savouring those wonderful truffles!

We all agreed that you need a holiday so your creative soul can re-charge in time for August 16. Your residents are looking forward to seeing, first-hand, your pics and you in action. They’re going to give you lots of suggestions! Oh brother, the mind boggles! I told them they have to be gentle given the nature of those pics.

So . . . I confess, I confess, pleeeease, where’s the hot chocolate. Of course, the fact that it’s raining and freezing down here in my corner has nothing to do with my need for heat! I suppose that a low BS might have contributed to the depletion of your supply, I just didn’t realize it wa so low! (Apologies!) I’ll bring some of the ones I discovered with me next time, and leave them for you to try.

Mmmmmmh, that hot chocolate is so delicious – did you melt the Manons to make it? Thank you, thank you, so very much.

So you soon, Billy.

Popped in to say hi !!! So hello there, have a wonderful week, hope you’re warmer than I am !! hugsss V

Awwwww you’re so sweet !! What do you mean almost Winter, it’s here BIG time !!! Just feel my toes :)) Actually you probably wouldn’t wan to !! Anyway the Hobbits are still out and about for a month or so, their big hairy feet don’t feel the cold as much as I do !! And yes they are everywhere :))
Thanks, hope so too !!! Hugss xx V

Ok…well here I am Billy…I just listened to the whole ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ album while waiting for the page to load :| Ha!
Hmmm….Its sexy in here….a nice vibe and there are people I know like Miss Snowy Mountains (Rhana) ;p and Rose. And I giggled at some of your posts. Thank you for inviting me…I feel I should leave proof that I was actually here…..
This is me jumping on (we will pretend)...your bed! Yay!

:D

No problem…I’ll come by again…with more pics ;p
And yes…you are the first redbubble guys bed I have jumped on!
Much love see ya soon xx

So . . . the tales continue! How many actual posts is that now, Bill? It just HAS to be heading for a record. :-))

Don’t forget to introduce Muffie to his rellie – I hope he has a suitably embellished story to tell me later on tonight when I come for my nightly fix of your addictive chocolates!

Rellies as in the pic I showed you! I am so looking forward to hearing what he has to say about . . . everything! Maybe he figures if he sleeps on the floor, he’ll get the best bits that fall. I hope his ribs are okay – I’ll ask him in a few minutes time! It takes an awful lot to make a Tassie Devil lose his appetite.

I’ll happily trade you some of “my” mint ones – you’ll have to give me better run-down on what mint does your wicked self! Looking forward to that tale, also.. Later was meant to be earlier, but, you know how these things go . . . interruptions happen without any contribution on our part. :-/

See you in a few minutes.

It’s going to have to be Saturday (early) your time, unfortunately. Tell Muffie I apologise for disappointing him, but, even Adults sometimes have no control over the progression of events.

I got my time zones mixed up – I actually meant early FRIDAY morning. Better take Muffie to work with you and I’ll talk to him there instead. sorry, billyboy, I goofed badly. But then again, what else is new?

Nice pad you have here Billyboy! Got any scotch in that fridge of yours? If you don’t mind, I might just park myself here for a little while and check out the action. Seems to be plenty of it goin on!

If I’m going to sweet talk Muffie, he better apologise to you FIRST! Then, we can negotiate a suitable chastisement for bad manners, although, maybe we should keep that out of his ken.

When he’s apologised, let me know and I’ll start sweet talkin’ the little Devil.

Actually, now that I think about it,k it’s Muffie who better do a bit of sweet talkin’ – I had a really BAD day today.

No, I didn’t suffer that indignity, but, I might just as well have . . . it really was a rotten day (for both of us, actually)

It WILL get better if Muffie has apologised to you and promises to sweet talk me for a while. I have to go out for a while, about 3 hours, so he has until 11.00 a.m. your time, then, after I get back here, it all depends on how long it takes a certain character to retire before I can come back to continue the mutual sweet talkin’ exchange!

I’m wise to your FBI guys Billyboy ;) And I’ll take that kind offer of a bourbon while I sit here get aquainted with the occupants of your Sanctuary. All this reading is thirsty work!

Okay, accepted.

IAnd as for what you do with them – I don’t think I should pass on that piece of advice here, it might get my knuckles very firmly wrapped.

Next big question is: has Muffie learnt to type yet, or are you going to have to type his conversation for him? * this should be very interesting, if that’s the case! *

Gotta go, after I dry my eyes of laughter (only so i can see, mind you). Keep Muffie on the sizzle until I get back in 2 – 3 hours! Put your invisibility cloak on him and let him wander around, provided he promises not to do anything that he shouldn’t, like biting peoples’ ankles or peeing in the wrong place!

See ya soon!

I’m back and am waiting for some much needed sweet talkin’ from a sweet little Devil!

BTW, Misty and fKat say, Hi!” to your residents.

Just, “stopping by”...

Let’s hope this works – courtesy of SpaceAce08, Muffie has a visitor to spend some time with, catching up on all the local Tassie news and rellies and mutual acquaintances. Just have to hope they get on together all alright!

Let’s see if I got it right this time:

Muffie, say hi to your rellie:

Okay, leaving a on your desk…I’ve got to run out and get those teenage/20 something boys in line at work at the grinder. When I get back I’d like some staight up Vodka with lemon, on the rocks, some good tunes, and a private bass lesson. I’ll bring my acoustic bass this time, with the chillin’ cello strings. Doesn’t rock out, but the tones are sah-weet! XXM

Note…leaving a note. ...x

Thanks for that, Billy. I’m still waiting on the delivery of Taz. Am going to e-mail Steve and let him know it hasn’t arrived.

Don’t feel awful – I goofed, and spoilt this wonderful place!

Will hopefully be able to post it a bit later.

I’m confuuuuuuused… Waaaahhhhh!!!!!

Okay, billyboy, let’s try this:

Muffie, say hello to your rellie from victoria, not Taz. I’m sure the two of you have lots to catch up on such as mutual acquaintances, and the local scenery. Maybe the two of you are related!? Remember to mind your manners and welcome to Billyboy’s Sanctuary – this is all very strange to him.!

Say, “Thank You”, to SpaceAce08 for giving me permission to bring his Devil to visit.

Yaaaaay, it worked!!!!!! Finally.

I meant to say” . . . welcome him to . . . “

BINGO… I love her. Got her phone number? Wonder what SHE`s doin’ fer lunch??
No time now Jan, but more on your triumph later!!
XO
ps: shit, it` s HE? OK, he`s cute anyway. What`s he doin fer lunch?

I do believe he’s joining Muffie – but, you better check with them. They may well be deep in catching up and be reluctant to stop for lunch, although with Devils, they eat anything and at anytime. But, CHECK first to ensure you don’t get your hand bitten off by mistake.

I finally made it at last.
Love the set up you have. Wow, and the lamp that’s nice and it’s amazing how the weather can change in just 5 hours. It’s just like Melbourne, the weather changes here every 5 minutes. lol

Thanks again, Steve, for your kind permission to post your Devil pic here. Although he hasn’t said so in as many woards, he’s tickled pink! It fits in so nicely here.

Stopping by to chill, and grab a drink…hope you don’t mind. This couch is so comfortable!! Wait…was that a tail is just saw flicking out from behind the door? I thought you put all the cats out this morning? I better check this out.

wow now a day classs sss

Steve’s Devil has just told me it was his tail that was disappearing around the door as Mechellerene arrived! He’s glad she didn’t grab it and hopes she doesn’t next time either. He called in to vist with your Residents and enjoy the mixed company.

He tells me he’s thiniing of moving in!!!! Oh boy, that might make for a full house. Personally, I think he’s rather taken with Shang?? I think you might want to have a word to him about the housing situation.

Would you believe I haven’t asked him? Shame on me! I feel for poor Shang – strange language and culture/customs, an all male environment, what hope has the poor little girl got? Lots of females have tails! Did you ever get around to re-writing that Rules of Conduct thingy? You have your beer, I’m drinking coffee (no wine, unfortuantely) and, as soon as I finish writing an e-mail, I’m off to bed.

Enjoy the tropical weather you have right now, I’ll dream of a beach in paradise tonight, it’s got to be warmer than the arctic breeze we’re getting right now.

this looks like a beautiful cozy place to create! makes me want to paint my room the same…

ffs Bill, you complained about the amount of comments you had to wade through on my silly pic….jeeeeeeeeeeeeez…..I’m so gonna slap you.

Here’s the thing, I only read the first 15 pages, and then ran out of patience…..think I need to go back to my pondering place….but before I do…..you need to take another shot of this sanctuary, with the 16mm lens…..show us all the new stuff!!!

Bill, you can get a wireless remote offa ebay for around $30…...it will make your shutter fly :) Dun need no stinking cable….agree about B&H though, they do good work.

as for the tassie devil, I thought you meant bellababe….lol!!!

I’ll come back and read some more soon…..lemon lime and bitters for me, alkyhole just makes me head spin, and I do even more stupid things than normal :) Thank you!

I’m waiting for mine to arrive, I’ll let you know wot it all does. You saying you wanted the ability to lock the shutter for bulb settings? methinks the wireless one does that…..yeah, does

I nearly got as far as muffie but then the phone rang….as it does :)

Be back later.

That was hard work, I actually read every comment!!!! Can you tell I’m playing hooky from doing work? You got me with the poopig…I’m still smiling…Can’t even remember how I found my way in here! I feel like Alice and I’ve just taken a pill that makes me _?
Love the love that goes on here..must visit more often. I didn’t realize how many madmen (and madwomen) there are on RB. Great!! Just what the world needs more of..the good kind of madness!!!

ahhh…..yes, the hotshoe is compromised, it’s true…I’ll give you what I can, once it arrives. It was shipped today, so won’t be long. :)

Mel says hi to Muffie.

I heard it through the grapevine you might have put a choc. fountain in here for the visitors? I think you’d better put some tarp over that nice white couch of yours. Escpecially with that devil running around. I here they’re mad for chocolate (and cats, chocolate covered cats) Anyway, just checking out the lay of the land. Later, coach!

The madness and love contines – so glad to see that more RB artisits have succumbed to the lure of this magical Sanctuary. They won’t regret it, and the Zoo will welcome a whole new group of visitors to entertain them!

The tales they’ll have to relate when I visit are something I’m looking forward to very much – but, not tonight, unfortunately. Say “HI”, to Bat, Kat, Muffie, Rat, and Shang for me, please, billyboy I’ll visit again in the next few days.

I’m looking forward to trying out that Fountain! LOL I’ll bring my own wine so you don’t need to replenish the beer ‘cause I drank it al – it’s not my poison.

I’ll bring a bottle with me, I found one I really like, which is not to say i don’t like your Pommerol, I just like this one a little better! :-))

If you put a tarp over the couch as Mechelle suggests, then you won’t wreck it! I can’t come tonight, so, please, if you drain it, re-stock the fountain just before you leave for work on Friday morning – I won’t be far behind you, I might even make it before you leave I hope!

If memory serves me correctly, neither_ can_ exist without the other!

You all take this to a whole nuther level… cat people… jeesh! :)

I’ll be over in 5 minutes…mad for belgium chocolate.. Thanks for keeping the window unlocked!!

I’ll work on this when the dude gets back with the laptop from L.A. No clue how to do it, though, so bmail me! :)

Are you promising to bribe me, billyboy? Do you really think only a key is going to keep me sweet? I have no objection to dogs per se, I just LOVE felines . . . of all sorts. We even had a dog some years back! At the moment, my little pussy takes most of my spare time, and with no front fence, we can’t keep a dog here, it’s too busy on the road. I’ll look forward to seeing mechelle’s dog oin here. He will give you Zoo residents a new topic of discussion, too.

True, it’s a start, and better sounds promising. Looking forward to seeing Mechelle’s doggies. Fun is one of the things that makes your Sanctuary a great place to visit, and chill out for a while.

OMFG!!! 7 minutes 33 seconds to load this page on dial up! And the first time it only loaded HALF the comments! So not only am I still confuuuuuuused, I’m confused for longer!!!

Waaaaaaaaaaaah!!!!

I need a hug =(

Btw… Rose now has Muffie’s two headed cousin as a companion. If he is anything like Muffie I am sure he is turning her house upside down by now!

xxx

You’ll have to ask Rhana, nicely, if she’ll please post a pic of Muffie’s two-headed cousin – I’m curious and confused!!! LOL

You give the best hugs BB =) and yes, I have tried before and lost patience but this time I was DETERMIINED to get into the Sanctuary! I made myself a coffee and grabbed my book while I was waiting ;)

You know… Muffie has a couple of two headed cousins, I’m thinking about sharing them around. Know of anyone needing some double muffin goodness? And my fluffy girl is a Shihtzu cross… I’m about to see if I can upload a pic of her for you. That way you will see her face doesn’t look like her butt, she just doesn’t really have a nose to speak of… which means she snores. She snores BAD!!

She’s way cute though ;)

My very unsociable but way cute girl Rosie…

She’s gorgeous, Rhana, really cute. I’d like to give her a cuddle!

Phew, finally made it down to the bottom of the list of comments…. Now I forget what I came for! Think I’ll just curl up here with some chocolate and espresso for an hour or so :)

How could I resist? I get to smack a bottom AND feed on chocolate for an hour or so :)

I might just move in :)

Oh butt of COURSE I have a photo of my girls butt =) Here she is chasing one of our seagulls on steroids (they are frighteningly huge!)

Jan, you’ll have to ask Rose Moxon to post a picture of Muffie’s two headed cousin, he lives with her now =)) And you wouldn’t like to give my girl a cuddle right now… she rolled in something dead when we were down the beach today (as you do!) and she smells bad…. REAL bad.

Okay, I’ll wait until she’s smelling like one of the roses in my garden. I’ll ask Rose tomorrow night, I think I need to hit the sack soon, early start tomorrow! Bugger it, I don’t get much fun anymore! Oh well, only about 6 more weeks to go, then HELL is finished!!!!

It hasn’t flown, it’s dragggggged soooo slowly! Neither of us can wait for the end. The amazing thing is, he’s STILL alive! LMAO

I’ll see what I can do, I’ll ask Rose tomorrow, or maybe Rhana will ask – we have an early start and he anticipates a long day! I’m also dying of curiosity – she did say only that it was Muffie’s cousin. I’ll try not to let you down, billyboy! You’ll just have to restrain that curiosity for a little while longer – a big hug will help you control that curiosity!

CTTOI: You’re a BIG boy now, billyboy, and you know how to say “Please” and “Thank you”; why don’t YOU ask Rose nicely? She’s a nice lady, too, I’m sure she would either post a pic for you or send you a pic which you can post yourself!!!!!

Now, I’m going BACK to bed and I’m not going to look at this computer again until morning. Sweet dreams, billyboy – my dream is going to be of a nice warm beach with a chocolate fountain just above the high-tide line. Good night!

ok cam charging to take a photo… couple of hours. i just have to extract cuz from my littlest…

What happened to your original OK, Bill? It looked so forlorn sitting there all by its little lonesome self!

I daresay Muffie was saving Cuz up for a surprise, which, it appears, has been sprung earlier than he planned!! Hahahaha You’ll have to ask him. I’m every bit as curious as you are. I’m not taking any bets on this one, billyboy – youmight fudge the results! :-/

Rose, on behalf of Bill (and myself), I thank you – can’t wait, though. Can you hurry the charger up? Pretty pleeeeease! I’m dying, down here in Melbourne. :-((

P.S. Rose: Big, gentle hug from me to your littlest if he/she will part with Cuz for just a little while. then you’ll give him back, wont’ you?

Rose is a nice lady and I’m sure she he has her littlest’s weak spots worked out well enough to persuade said young’un to part with Cuz temporarily.

We can still drown our sorrow at having to wait for soooooo long, with molten chocolate, there has to be a reward for monumental patience, don’t you think? I’m just hoping she can post it before my beddybye. Got a stressful day tomorrow – real early start and then Misty to the vet’s! She’s still a baby herself!

Rose has lost the cord to her cam. Ok… correction. Her KIDS have lost the cord to the cam, that’s her excuse anyways. Personally I think she is just looking for an excuse for me to fly up to Queensland so I can play pro-photographer for Muffies cousin.

And here is Rosie’s butt. I hope…...

Rhana, lemme tell you somethin… if I were a male pooch (wouldn`t matter what breed), I would be SO barking up her tree. That is the most beautiful Shitzu face I have ever seen… and believe me, I`ve seen LOTS! And how did you ever get her to smile like that?? Now, would you PLEASE send me a pic of her butt… (jeeze, how many times have I gotta ask?)

Now as regards the other Rosie (the one whos butt probably has lots less fur), do you think there`s anything I could do to help her find that cable? Of course if there was no way, maybe she could scan the little bugger… as you`ll recall I did this with my own face not long ago (and I`ll have NO butt remarks here from you thank you very much!!)... yeah, maybe I should suggest that to her… or alternatively, if we found it a mate she could breed them and send me one. I could then breed them here in Belgium and train them and overthrow what`s left of this silly government…. mmmmmmMMMMWWAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

It`s so cool you took the trouble to hang this pic in my scanctuary regardless of which end we`re lookin’ at. I love it. You`re a saint and you`ve made my day. XO2U!

One down, one to go! Let’s hope either Rose finds that cord/cable or Rhana is able to tear herself away from that enthralling place she lives in long enough to make a flying trip to take a pic of Muffie’s cuz. BTW, Rhana, do you know his/her name? God, it’s good to get home and get onto RB, it’s been a miserable, lousy day down her in the AEOTW! Gorgeous pic, Rhana, love the four feet in the air action shot!

Jeeeez….it’s all about butts now? :) Coffee and chocolate sounds like a good way to pass the time while everyone gets buttered up :) Or should that be butted up :)

mel !!! save your butt for october!!

i should have bmailed you bb… i dont use googlemail much either. and now the tassie devil is sleeping back with my youngest. they could be triplets.

billy a whisper in your ear.. tazzies are incredibly sensitive about the inbreeding thing….

That’s fabulous, billyboy, it’s also gorgeous. Thank you, Rose, for the pic, it’s appreciated.

As regards gestation, Tassie Devils have about 4 young, gestation is for about three weeks, and they remain in the pouch for about 5 months.

Are you goimg to post one of your lovely darling, too?

Your zoo is becoming quite the popular place to hang out. I wonder who the next resident will be? It’s sure to be interesting.

Not only do Devils have pouches, they faces BACKWARDS! So, that makes them a little like ‘roos – they’re marsupials. I’d be very afraid to put my hand in any pocket that had a Devil in it!!! :-))

I want pics of the party . . . lots of them! I’m sure he;’ll behave as long as the camera is in motion! Just wait until the door closes, though, then you’ll hear but not see. :-( If you want to see, you’ll need to metamorphose yourself to be a fly on the wall, or, you could become your batty self and trade places with Mr Bat for the duration!

I am so looking forward to this!

Yes I love your space as well..Look’s a nice cosy Room.. Maggie Posh

Keep coming back hoping to see the new 16mm shot :) THanks for your fabulous and insightful comments, Bill!

Unfortunately, if they don’t have the patience, they’re missing out on a wonderful retreat and lots of wonderful silliness which refreshes the soul. They’ll come, one by one.

Thank you, kind Sir. You’re a breath of fresh air!

Hey there !!! Thought it was about time I dropped by to spread some love and cheer !! Just moved back to Oz, freezing my butt off still but making it to the beach everyday …... bring on summer !! How are you ???? hugss xx V

I’m the last to comment!
Nice workspace billyboy :)

No Murray – I don’t believe you are!!

BB shops at Ikea … we have bats and rats to match!

have fun billy. be good.

put a tiara on his head… sounds like a calendar pic to me!

then sign him up at red bubble and SO do it!!!! that would be priceless!!

Sounds like much mischief in the making – make sure you have a camera, of some sort, on hand for the shenanigans, Bill, you can’t afford to miss those once-in-a-lifetime shots!

Hey B! Just looking for the phone! Waiting for a call. Hope you don’t mind, I’m forwarding my calls…

wiats patiently for the big debut

Patience is not one of my better known character traits, but, I’m very well known for my IMpatience!

I don’t scrioll, down, Bill, I hit CTRL+END, and, voilè, I’m at the bottom . . . although, it does take about 5 seconds (too long) for the page to load.

The cheese doesn’t have much chance of killing me since i haven’t eaten it for god only knows how many years, plus, I’m a tough old chook these days. However, as you wish, I’l see if I can find Junior’s old water pistol, that should do the trick on the mould.

_I hit CTRL+END, and, voilè, I’m at the bottom . . . _

Holy save my scroll finger Batman!!! That is pure freaking genius!!

Sounds bloody good and mighty fine to me BB… Rolf and Harris? PERFECTO! Corny yes… but totally perfect =)

And yes it is bloody freezing here at the moment and I can’t seem to get a good bed of coals happening on my fire. Thanks goodness we will have a heat pump when we move to Dad’s… flick a switch and instant warmth. I’m thinking about investing in a toilet seat warmer ;)

Pack it and post baby…. so excitement!!!!!

Silly billy, I hit CTRL+END, then PageUp a couple of times, depending on what I read at the bottom. Once Purgatory ends, I’ll have time to scroll all the way to bottom again. I can’t miss anything that way.

It won’t help it grow if I add some vinegar to the water!. I’m a REAL tough old chook, nothing’s managed killed me yet!

I plan on being around for quite a while yet – I hope to live long enough to see a medical break-through in my lifetime. It won’t happen, of course, but, hey, I’m very curious to see what happens.

P.S.: Where’s the ankle biters? Huh, Billy.

With what you normally during a day, that’s a piece of cake, my friend. When I don’t have to get out of bed at an uncivilised hour I’m usually awake for a brief period at that time of the night, so, I’ll make sure I look – I’ll brave the freeze just to see if you’ve put them up, shirt or no shirt! Of course, letting your Abos loose might be a bit of problem if they go walkabout – you mightn’t see them for months. but, that’ll save on your grocery bill.

Had to chuckle at your paraphrasing, damn good job of it, too. LdMAO when I read it!

It’s good you’re back, in fine fettle as well.

OK patient ones (you know who you are!), here’s what happened…

I tried getting some work done on my pics from Montreal, but there’s a new addition to the ever-expanding Sanctuary Zoo who just wouldn’t let it happen. Actually, it’s 2 additions if you count one addition being one head… OK, a pic is worth a thousand words, so I pulled out the camera and pointed it down at my ankles…

As you can see, double the Tassies = double the hunger… silly guys, there’s hardly any meat on that bone, yeah? Oops, I guess they just dig drawing blood…

… and no sooner did they give up on my ankle than they scampered up my bass and started on the maple neck. Jeeze… ankles and necks, what’s WITH these guys??

OK, time for big boy Muffie to give those little tykes a taste of their own medicine… looks like ankle biting is in their blood from birth!

But what’s it it all about? Muffie had never seen the likes of this. And I didn’t want to put too fine a point on it as Tassie Devils, as our totally informed Rose points out, are very sensitive about the issue of inbreeding. So I told Muffie that he only had to read what was on the back of their jacket…

TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE. Simple as that. So instead fretting over being lodged next to a birth defect, Muffie now looks up to his super-hero cousins, Rolf & Harris, thinking they’re the coolest bastards on earth. Good call, yeah?

But just to avoid gossip, I’m keeping the deceptive duo right where I can keep a watchful eye on them… and WELL above ankle height… right on top of my trusty BB scanner.

Hey, maybe the radiation will turn ‘em back to normal, individual Tassies? Wow, that would be SO cool.

Snowbaby, you are the ONLY person on earth who could have made this amazing event happen in my humble Sanctuary. Thank you for being so totally awesome!!

BTW, what the hell do I feed them?

Ah, this is gorgeous, Billy. Thank you so very much for posting these pics – they’re cool. And Rolf and Harris are so handsome, I hope Muffie doesn’t get jealous on that front.

Look out, world, BB’s Zoo just became much bigger; let’s hope there’s not a massive population explosion in the near future.

How’re Mr Bat, Kat, Rat and Shang coping with this new addition(s)?

Awwwww BB!!! They look so awesome sitting there on your BB scanner!!! I think you are now officially a part of the “save the Tassie Devils from Extinction” Brigade. That title comes with a lot of responsibility… are you sure you are ready for that?

Please don’t let on to the Australian Feds that I have been exporting live animals, I’d be in for a world of hurt, but I had to do my little part to make sure these cuties survive. I mean, what if Tasmania gets swamped by a tsunami or something? And sinks like Atlantis? Then the Devils would be no more and that would be truly truly sad…

As for what you feed them… wouldn’t have a clue, however they look pretty content chewing on your ankles!

P.S.: Sexy leg!

I think your eyesight had a senior I moment when you typed the first line of your reply, Bill – Shag???? That may be her preference, but, not her name . . . unless you renamed her?

Who’s the songwriter in your group, Billy??? I thought it was whatisname! You might think about taking it up,although,I think you should have substituted Devil for Kangaroo in the chorus. Ooh, back in a mo. . .

We’ve just got home from that party I didn’t want to go to and Len has climbed into bed. Misty has followed him, as usual, and has plonked herself squarely in the middle of his book with her chin extended for a scratch , , , and she’s purring like a buzz saw! Anyway, back to the topic at hand . . . >

LOL Would i lie to you? Is “Good lookin’, so refined” better? Can’t be too bad if the discerning Devils like it! Maybe they’ve developed a taste for O+ vampire blood In which case, they’ll survive a tsunami or whatever else may hit Tassie. Of course, whatever hits Tassie also hits Victoria, too!

I hope Mary Poppins is on hand to wave the fur away when it settles down.

Have a great day, Bill, I’m off to bed in a couple hours.

Wow – no one wishes to follow the above stream of conmsciousness treatise! But I have to, to say your pad is sheer swankiness. The blue walls and art are very nicely done, and the little lights are the perfect classy touch!

How’s that sexy leg going, Billy? Has the Double Trouble department shredded it yet, or is it still in one piece?

No, I’m not alseep, bill, but, I am heading that way in just a oment.

Glad to hear you apologized, in a manner of speaking, for swatting both! Also good to hear your leg is a fine mess.

I’m here for my chocolate fix :)

_{Small voice here asks}: Do you have one of those to spare for me, Billy? Please? I think I’m suffering withdrawal after being home all day and NO CHOCOLATE IN THE HOUSE ANYWHERE!!! Do ya, hey? I hate begging, but, I’m so SUFFERING!

I’m wide open and waiting . . .Hope your aim is good, I don’t want to waste a drop of the precious stuff.

Aaaaaah, such supreme delight! Rhank you, Bill, it was exquisite.

OMG!!!!!!!!!! You’re a star Bill, does that mean I’m on my way to you??? LOL!!! Gimme more chockky and I WILL be!

Thanks :)

You certainly didn’t this time,. A bit of both, really – ‘d gone to bed about 0100 and woken up about 0400/ I celebrated my freedom by actually going to club meeting I hadn’t been to in 6 months. Monday night was the real celebration – it was 0315 before I hit the sack. Now that was satisfying! LOL

You tease ;)

Gotta echo Mel’s statement! However, having become thoroughy addicted to just about all of them, I’ll take the chance on the concoction, whoops, make that the special blend. Make it for about 8 hours time!

woah so much writing!
lol wikid bass, and cool room =]

lol yeah they’re in there somewhere.
writing is good =]
oooo voice acuated typing….. isnt it activated? or am i just confused? lol

haha well im glad i can make you feel spoopid XD

Blue

can you go to my latest journal and check out my friends band aswell? please?
and also, don’t be afraid to leave comments on my gallery =]
they always make my dayyyy

lol thanks

How’s that sexy leg coming along, Billyboy? Have Rolf and Harris managed to chew it down to the bone yet?

Go the whole hot, Billyboy, go for the Wittamer – I haven’t eaten any chocolate for about 24 hours now!!!!! Glad you like the “new” Me – it was time for a change, don’t you think? Lady? Why, thank you, kind sir, your flattery will get you just about anything! LOL.

Oops, that was meant to be ” . . . hog . .”

Plus, if you need a new leg, you know you only have to let me know which one you need, there’s bound to be at least one of them here, not being used anymore! ::-))

Okay, coming up soon . . . and, I’m dying of withdrawal symptoms.

Ummmm yummmm, now THAT”S what you call satisfaction!

Hey Billy, you need to go here to see one of your favourite friends.

WHERE’S MY CHOCOLATE!!??!!

You promised me chocolate

There’s no chocolate

You ate it all didn’t you little piggy BB oink oink

No Chocolate = Sad Rhana

Sad sad SAD YOU HEAR ME??? CHOCOLATE NOW!!!!!!!

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It looks like you either landed gently or on a well padded surface! At least, he didn’t scoff you down. :-))

I daresay if you tell Rolf and Harris they won’t get any visitors if they keep cussing, you might have some success! They, and Muffie, seem to like us Aussies coming to visit, so . . .

so ifshwas durrttee biatch togo froju (hiccup) jking Brazzzzzil…

phhbbbbbtttt!!!! (hic)

sssshniiice wodka

=))

Sounds good, and I wish you success, but you know all about the power of those jaws and teeth . . .

I just heard that the chocolate fountain had been turned on again? !

:))

!!!

Poor Mel, I think you frightened her away, Billyboy. Naughty, naughty!

so beautiful Billy:))) So tidy, so BLUE, my fav colour, the lightning is just perfect! A room in the clouds! :)))

Yeah Billy, finding a spot to write in your room is quite difficult, it is crowded over here…famous people like you have these problems :D…Thanks for the bica dupla, I wouldn´t sleep for a week!!

did someone mention chocolate??

Hey BB…I’m back…..thought I’d drop in on my Birthday to get a big kiss and hug from you!!!
Chocolate? What chocolate????

OMG BB!!!
What a divine Birthday present, fashion statement AND feast all in one!!!
I am shrieking with delight here….and I still have 22 hours left to eat this heavenly shoe, my birthday has only just begun…...although…...could it be the new designer Cinderella chocolate slipper??
Well you know…......the shoe fits…...perfectly too!!
Big hugs and Kisses back atcha !
XOXOXO

Oh…..a pair….cool….well that’s even better!!
I’ll just snap the heels off both and gobble them up and still have a PAIR of Cinderella slippers!!
Yep they fit…....and the heels are very smooth and tasty…..
You are the sweetest!! Thank you so much!! xoxoxox

haha, the poor bubble!!! lol, you should buy them a few new hardrives!! !

=)

Love your Sanctuary, I started reading the comments early this morning, had to stop for a coffee break and now I’ve put it in my faves, have laughed so much and now my butt is numb from sitting so long LOL…...hope you don’t mind if I use that inviting sofa a while…....I love everything about your room soooooooo cool and peaceful, wish I had a den to disappear to. BB I especially love the grapes, mmmmm and the coffee and chocolate tastes real good I shall be back.

haha, so your making home-made beer now?! ...iv tried with rice… ...left it for a few weeks… and… ...i think i created kerosene, lol i left some out for the possums …lets just say they arent plaguing our neighborhood anymore! (poor test animals, always drawing the short straw!)

ohhh my poor portfolio… well.. i tried subliminal messages… but… my screen has a really low contrast value… and… well… i didnt make it subliminal enough!!!

interesting times, anyway! i should get back to uni stuff… hah

cheers,
steve

Wow, Bill, Sharon must have the patience of Job, the sanity of Methuselah and the strength of Atlas to sit and read all the fabulous madness and silliness in this wonderful place. a true Sanctuary. I hope she comes back to keep up to date. Now . . . where’s the choccie fountain or has your Tooth Fairy run off with the supplies again? And what was the deliciously intoxicating wine you left for me last time? I forget, funny about that, but, I remember it was verrrrrry nice! Took a little bit of time to find my bed last time !!!

Oh Wow, Bill, you ALMOST have me speechless.. Ooooooh, I won’t pig out on them, I’ll savour them SLOWLY, ONE BY ONE. I think I will curl up on your couch for a while, so that I can take my time. Mmmmmmm, . “Oh dear. Mr Bat, you can’t have any of these! You know Billyboy will be VERY unhappy with you if you do. No, NO, YOU CAN’T!”

Ah Bill, what a wonderful gift. Thank you. Now, if I take the box and put it beside e, I’ll be comfortable on your couch.

Oh dear, Billy, I dozed off – I must have been more tired than I thought. I’m sorry. LMAO However, after those heavenly chocccies, and a brief snooze, I feel re-invigorated, ready to tell the world to piss off big-time.I hate to tell you, though, I found your stash of hot chocolate. Ahhhhh, what more can a lady ask for: divine chocolates, smooth, rich and creamy hot chocolate and the most comfortable couch that seems made to fit a diminutive body. Thank you – you lived up to the title of Host with the Best with panache!

I keep coming back to see if you’ve changed the image for a wider angle, and to update the contents….you know you just have to go to edit and browse to the new shot, don’t you? Then you could always drop this one in as a “before” :)

Ok, where’s that chocolate?

heh Take all the time you need, Bill…..

hehe…..you’re so good to me Bill!!! yum!!! I’m just off to spend the weekend with hubby in a houseboat on the Tweed River…..so those chocckies are going to be very much needed energy….LOL!

I’ll take the clicky thing for self portraits, shall I?

Don’t think I’ll have anywhere to hide them…..grin

check!

It look like those Belgian Chocolatiers have amazing skills, Bill. I think we Aussies need to import a few, ours don’t seem to have ANY imagination. Shoes – chessboard no less, – pink egss with edible container, what else?

I’ll check it out later tonight! Have a great day, Bill.

LMAO Bill, your soul is beautiful but very, very cheeky – thank you for the sweet thought. Their gallery not only rocks, it’s also full of AMAZING things which I recognize. And one of their other pages makes me wish the exchange rate wasn’t so absolutely scandalous at the moment, I could really go for one of their yummies! Oh well, I can dream – pity I won’t remember it, though! I think you’re a devil in disguise actually.

pssst….clarkey….I don’t think his disguise is very good….cos I can see he definitely IS a devil :) off to check out www whittamer.be now :) Thanks for dropping by my seascape, Bill :)

Hi Mel, thanks, I didn’t want to be too definite, might scare off future visitors, but, I know he’s a devil, LMAO. The Wittamer site is fairly basic but, it has some yummy goodies on there.

After you almost draining me dry, ohhhhh, boy, do I need that fountain. . . . . . . Ahhhhh yes, that’s beginning to feel much better. I think you’ve been behaving for too long! You should have said you needed to borrow a neck!

If Millie comes, of course I’ll share . . . a little, anuyway.

hmmm….all of a sudden I want to sleep in the daytime and stay awake all night…...eating chocolate?

I have to tell you, Mel, hanging out will Bill can have some odd effects on people, things like developing odd tastes and habits!!!! LOL It also provides one with lots of sometimes naughty fun, though – I think that’s a fair trade.

We all enjoy this wonderful Sanctuary, where there are always lots of interesting goings on.

Welcome, Mel. Do drop in every now and then, we’ll enjoy your company to the fullest.

Ok new avatar just because you didnt like my scary one…...
this is more appropriate anyway,
kinda like a KISS MY ASS to all the idiots…..BUT on that note…..

Who Loves Ya Babe?! :)

Welcome back, Millie. Billy said he raised you from the dead yesterday – hope you’re recovered and rarin’ to go again! LOL, He’s left us all plenty of choccies to share until he gets back. Enjoy!

See thats the BB I know and love, thinking like an Irishman, I dont know how well the Guinness and the Choc will go together but HEY, Im up for a try …. IF I throw up, let the little TAZ clean it up…lol….and I think this place could use a little Belly Dancing….what do ya think CLARKEY, r u up for it?

And ME DEAD…..NEVA :))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

PS, I have dibs on the choc eggs above!!!

I dunno about the belly dancing bit, I got just a few too many wobbly bits of my own these days, but, what the hell, Billyboy can only pass out and then refuse to let me back in! Then again, maybe if we blindfold him, he can provide the necessary muscial accompaniment. Okay, you have the choccie egg, I’ll have the other pair of shoes he’s hidden away – Mr Bat will tell me where!

Wppppweeee. this is fabulous, Bill, that lens is dynamite! I am NOT going to try finding the differences at this hour of the morning – I’ll play that game tomorrow . . . sometime! The light is much richer this time and your Sanctuary appears much bigger, too. That lens is an awesome piece of glass!

I don’t think adding this pic has slowed down the load time any, at least it didn’t seem to, on my end, anyway.

burp

scusie…...

there’s a space on the wall behind the guitar Bill…

those eggs were devine, thank you Bill!!!

Ooooo….a collab!!!!! Now you’ve got me thinking!

Well, Bill, I’ve had a quick look and have come up with 20 . . . for starters! I’ll keep looking, and hope you’ve left me a surprise in there somewhere.

Organised space Organised mind …..................Excellent image

Hey Blamo, thanks for passing by!
In that your tastes in music artists virtually match mine, you`ll understand that what looks to be organization is simply the culmination of many years of severe indulgence. But thanks for the comment… you`ve given me hope that I`m fooling at least some of the people some of the time!

Your pf looks cool and I`ll check it out in detail this weekend. And thanks again for visiting this mad place that takes an eternity to load. It was getting dangerously lonbely in here!!

OK Jan, I copy/pasted your 20 diffs so I can comment on each one…

Jannie’s Sanctuary differences:

Starting on the left and working around the room clockwise (more or less, anyway):

1. There appear to be three more things on your desk around the base of your desk lamp which weren’t there in the original. (3)

The only new thing is Canada Bear. You can’t really see him too good cause he’s partly behind my monitor. Like the pig, he shits when you squeeze him. Brought him back from Mel & Art’s wedding in Montreal. The desk picture, soundblaster controller, TV remote and beer mat have always been there… they just get shifted around by the cleaning woman (GRRRRR!)

2. Top left corner, above the big silver-framed pic, there is now a picture which wasn’t there in the original. (1)

*That’s a pic of Melanie that I had to move from a place you couldn’t see it before to accommodate Ice Girl which I had to move to accommodate TG’s Capricorn pic. Whew! Not easy to find free wallspace here!!

3. Oops, back on your desk, under the t.v., different scanner, Muffie’s mutant cousin(s) are sitting on the scanner, what is sitting in front of Muffie’s cousins (Mr Rat?), Homer Simpson (Rubik’s cube) isn’t there anymore, there’s a small photo(?) no longer there, (is Homer sitting on top something that is also sitting on the top of your scanner?) (4 or 5)

New scanner, check. Muffie’s mutant Tassie cousins, check. In front of the cousins is my chrome BB initials that I stuck on the scanner. Rhana knows about these letters as they alson stand for Bella Babe. A souvenir of our collab Too Precious to Lose. Homer is still there, but he’s on the desk that my (white) printer is on so you can only just see the top of his head over the edge of my desk… it’s where the scanner, printer and external hard drive meet.

4. Kat is sitting on top of your t.v. and your Grape light is hanging underneath it. (2)

A+ on both counts. Kat is indeed atop the TV and just winked at me. Grape light, check!

5. The two pics immediately to the right of your t.v. (on the rear wall) are different – one has been moved up and the one that was there appears to have been replaced by another, smaller one. (2)

I moved Ice Girl and shifted Noah’s Ark down, then hung TG’s Capricorn. Just fit!!

6. Mr Bat is now hanging from the light fitting above your couch. (1)

Mr. Bat has ALWAYS been hanging from the light fitting over the couch. BZZZZZ – that’s a big fat F!

7. Your amp is no longer sitting on the floor in front of your couch but, it looks like there is something black in it’s place. (1)

That amp was actually my camera bag… now replaced by the case for my second external hard drive. BZZZZZ !!

8. Shang, Muffie and the Miami Beach Dogs cushion weren’t on your couch in the original pic; and there is something cream coloured up the other end. (4)

Good call. And that cream colored object is Paul Vanzella’s book which I bought from RB and it is absolutely stunning!

9. To the left of the curtains, there appears to be a pic missing, and the curtains aren’t open in the update. (2)

Well spotted re the curtains. In fact those pictures were always there, just hidden by the open curtains

10. Headphones are missing in the updated pic. (1)

Headphones are indeed missing. Not even somewhere else in the room. They’re back in the studio from where I ripped ‘em off! A+ on that one Jannie!

11. Back on your desk – there appears to be a remote control (?) between the scanner and pen stand which wasn’t there in the original. (1)

Indeed a remote – for the TV. This was previously on my old scanner. The cleaning woman moved it (GRRRR!!)

12. There are twice as many Icons on your Desktop as there were in the original pic. (?)

Yup, I’ll give ya an A+ on that one too!!

13. This one doesn’t count! In the original, on the rear left corner, there is what looks like a Floating (magnetic) Pen and Stand.

That’s actually the left side twin of the right side speaker which is to the left of the new scanner. Floating (magnetic) Pen and Stand?? BZZZZZ F- !

I can’t see either your Easy Button or Mr Rat.

The easy button is right where it’s always been… just that my wide angle wasn’t quite wide enough. And Mr Rat is still being carried away by Mr. Bat who is hanging from the overhead halogen lights.

So Jan, I’ve added everything up and reckon you’re somewhere around a C+ for the day. Hey, most peple wouldn’t have passed! And you missed the big red rocket whos top you can see just peeking out from round the right of the TV (you will hear more about this in the fullness of time…) BUT, having considered further, I’m gonna give you an overall A- for making me smile. Most fun I’ve had in yonks!!!

Haha, no, I don’t think you were too hard, BUT, I did say differences between the pics, not additions and subtractions, so I think you better count again Bill. .I guess I didn’t actually do too badly considering I’m trying to identify unfamiliar things from sometimes odd angles. LOL, since we’re talking about grades, I was expecting a B, maybe. I’ll be damned if I can see Mr Bat and Rat in the original, though – probably too far away for me to say. Yeah, I remembered the BB letters, just a bit hard to recognize. Now that you’ve pointed him out, I can Rat. Thank you for the smiles, Bill, they’re appreciated. Have a great evening, sleep titght, don’t let the Bed Bugs bite!

Warum, danke, freundlicher geehrter Herr, werde ich in der Tat durch Ihre Großzügigkeit geehrt. Das Lachen, das Sie mich geben, wird viel geliebt und, ich hoffe, dass ich sie zurückbringe.

Η συγγνώμη σας εκτιμάται αλλά περιττός. Είμαι βέβαιος ότι το B.I.S.T.I. θα με ρίξει έξω ως πάρα πολύ μιας χούφτας για τους!

Your wishes of good luck should probably be directed to your B.I.S.T.I.

Boy, some people have way too much free time on their hands…..heh

All I want to know is “where’s the chocolate fountain?”

:)

oh jeeez…do I have to read it Bill? I told ya I’m a lazy wotknot….I think I’ll just go on a field trip with spoon and tongue :)

You surely aren’t going to tell me you haven’t translated my little bit of silliness are you, Billy. It’s really not that hard!

I’m afraid, though, the choccie fountain’s location isn’t in any of the paragraphs above. I think Mr Bat and cohorts have run off with it.

You can thank me later…..:)

OK BB, No more COFFEE for you…thats alot of questions in one breath…:))))))))))
AND many a man has TRIED to put GAFFA TAPE over me yapper and it hasnt been accomplished YET….,,,,wellllll maybe once when….ohhhhh thats a whole different story…lmao :) Anyway I will return IT and the BIKE when I get MY Belgium Choclates since MEL got the EGGS and they were met for MIL….I will excuse you you probally got the middle letter confused LOL
No seriously tho….WHEN you get you arse back to JERSEY, the Bike , The Fountain is ALL YOURS!

oh ps BB …. You need to get a NEW sanctuary pic and start a new blog…this takes too long to load…here let me help you… Try this pic…...wait give me a sec let me see if it works first….LMAO :()

ahhh S* I will email it to you

ok erase those trys I give up

LMAO. Ummmm, Billyboy, I think you better give the young lady what she wants otherwise YOU go WITHOUT COFFEE and the rest of go WITHOUT the CHOCCIE FOUNTAIN – that’s a pretty unthinkable scenario, when you then you think about it. Remember, you were very particular about taking coffee and cacao seeds on the Ark! I’ll send you two extra invisible BHs if you do. Pretty pleeeeeeease????

Taaaa muchly, billyboy. The thought of you WITHOUT coffee is a wee bit worrying! And me, and the others, without our chocolate FIXES is quite painful to contemplate. IBHs are on their way as I type . . . and you’ll have to post your Joisey Goil’s Sanctuary pic for all to see! Thanks for the smiles in the middle of the evening.

LMAO….SHE got IN under 5 seconds …lol…and did you happen to notice I brought the fountain with me, while I was hangin in that COMFTY chair, the fountain is next to your desk….need to change the locks Babe….too easy :)))))))))))))))))

And yes since MEL already ate all the eggs, I guess I have no choice…boo hoo…..but since IM IN here now, IM snooping through the drawers while your out…hee hee hee…Happy Halloween All!

P.S.: Hehe, who you tryin’ to kid, Billyboy? Your bite is so gentle, it can’t be felt! I can only see the evidence after it starts to bleed, and then, I can barely feel you lapping it up with that vampirish rough tongue. LMAO

Stepped out of the shower and now I’m here, how did that happen??? Must be your magnetic presence :P Hope you had a great Halloween, I sucked a lolly pop and had an early night :))

LOL ok ok ok I confess, guilty as charged !!

Oh I haven’t been away that long have I ???
awwww lost my directions to your house again, had a blonde moment :P

You’ve given me an idea now, stock up on snickers and watch 1408, saw the preview…...creeeeeeeepy

Hurry up and fix that door !!

Hugsss x

Wow alot of people besides me breaking into the Sanctuary…lol…and why havent you posted YOUR NEW Sanctuary picture young man? :)

PS – 1408 …great movie …Cusackk is a HOTTIE….but if you really want a good horror flick check out STIR OF ECHOES….Kevin Bacon….it will even scare the Belgium Chocs out of you BB..:)

Photoshopped? NEVA…lol…..thats an actual abarition caught in pics…see the faint blur around me…woooooo…scary stuff….Now on a lighter note…..I just LOVE LOVE LOVE my Irish Choc…see this is why YOUR THE MAN…..so clever you are :)))))

Ok so I came to pick UP my goodies and I ran into your wife and she wasnt too happy about all these women coming in and out, but we chatted , I shared my Chocolates with her and she ended up just loving me soooo much, she said i am welcome anytime…..LMAO!

But then she said she was suppose to babysit for a neighbor and decided since I was there I could do it, so i sent you a pic of ME, babysitting and eating my goodies on your sooo comfy sofa, I EVEN played around a bit with the guitar, hope you dont mind BB….so thanks to you and the lovely wife for having me….your just the BEST! :) Big Hug!

Wow, Bill, you’re doing a roaring trade there – first Little Helen jumping on your bed! Next Millie dropping by and borrowing your choccie fountain. And then, Varinia taking a shower! Who next, I wonder?! thanks for posting the “new” pics of your Sanctuary. I’m sure Bev must be wondering . . . Thanks for the smiles again. A handful of IBHs in case you’re running low.

I’ve done a bit of guesswork here, and hope that my reading of this dictionary has given me the correct spelling of one word in particular:

Mais oui, la vie peut être très belle quand les personnes concernées sont dans lui.
Jannie envoyer bisous et étreintes à tu, aussi, Billygarçon.

Hmmmm….....now if it wasnt Bev, who was it??
CLARKEY?? Did you stick me with the baysitting duties, WTF…lol…..Jeez I stop by for my goodies and I get stuck babysitting :)

BB …... Im glad the pics bring a smile to that cute face :)

Now….. IS MY HAND BIG ENOUGH TO HANDLE THE NECK ??? Did you REALLY just ask me that??? NO COMMENT!!!!!! :))))))))))))))))

Opps, somehow or other, the first part of my reply went missing. It said:

We don’t pig out on your choccies, we savour them. And we most definitely DON’T tease the animals, we entertain each other and provide them with a little news of the outside world – they say you take the T.V. remote with you each morning!?

Ho bisogno di più HUGS dei chocalates a proposito ….....!

No Millie, I didn’t stick you with the babysitting duties.

Never Mind, Billygaràon, it’s all good fun while we’re there. They behave and we all have a good laugh. They don’t give us any trouble. They’re sweet!

ALL ME :)

Hey Billyboy, thought I’d drop in and say, “Hi”, since it’s Saturday, but you’re not here. :-(( Muffie and Shang say they don’t know where you are, but I don’t really believe them. Oh well, I’ll just pour a cup of coffee and curl up on your oh so comfy couch while I drink it. Have you bought “Black Ice” yet? If I can find that, I’ll have something to listen to, too. . . . . . . . . Oh dear, I’m sooo tired . . .

LMAO, a gentleman never tells a lady she snores, so, I’ll forgive that momentary lapse in good manners! At least it wasn’t Mr Bat with his chocolate-covered horse flies this time, and I had a much needed snooze so, no harm done.

Eggs? Sunny side up, please, Billyboy, with the yolks just set!

Coffee was wonderful but, I didn’t find “Black Ice” – maybe next time.

Move over….I’m moving in….Where’s my drink??? Lovely blue color…... Very nice space you have here for entertaining bubblers….. Great shot! I brought you some pastries… It’s what we do when we visit for the “first” time….

Ill have some vodka… i prefer Apple Martinis yuuuummmmm…. but you didn’t know…. Neck’s all yours…... Enjoy!!

xoxo
Jen

Just stopping by for a shot of something strong… I need it today to grow some hair on my chest!

Thanks, that was good…..

OMG i can’t believe it’s taken about 20 minutes to get to the end of your comments page(s)!!! just wanted to say that the visit was a riot and i really enjoyed your space and i love the fairy lights - some of the comments are pretty funny and racy too, like i said it was great entertainment scrolling down for this one!!!!!

I wonder how many scroll wheels and Page Down buttons need to get replaced by all these “game” Bubblers who come to visit these days, Billy.

Where is the beer fridge ? I’m fanging for one …... : 0
Nice bass, but what the hell is that blue thing hanging above it ??? What is that ?
I like fairy lights : ] And tube lights and lava lamps and fibre optic lamps : ] I just love mood lighting, you know what it’s good for don’t ya!? : ]
Nice place, BillyBoy. Can i smoke ?
Now you all you need is a SaRaHKnOwDoG picture on the wall to add to yr collection ; )
So where is yr Jam room ? You didn’t tell me if you had any music up ?

You know me, Billy, I’m totally lazy . . . after the page loads (about 10 secs), I hit CNTRL + END, then Page Up once. If I need to go any further back, I hite Page Up again, or use the Scroll Bar!!! Haven’t needed to replace anything yet. I’m sure Mr Bat and Shang will tell you I also come for the entertaining conversation, your choclate stash is a much-loved enhancement. Of course, if you weren’t out making “naughty” calendars, we’d get to drink more coffee.

_Sigh, c’est la vie!_This, too, will pass.

LMAO, of course you haven’t got the foggiest idea what I’m on about! Tell me another one, please, I’m much in need of a distraction by now. I’m just so glad it’s NOT bedtime here, the images going through my imagination . . . Well, we won’t go there.

Don’t, in fact, never apologise for this wonderful madness, Billy, it’s a sanity saver on many occasions, as you know.

_LMAO, I have paperwork to do, what a riot that’s going to be.

Im baaaaaaaack!!! Just had an eggnog latte to have the energy to go deeper into you…. i mean your portfolio…. Tickling is great…..

Brought you some coffee for your hangover…...

I dug so deep i got to your last image, which was fantabulous and my fave!!