There are many things in life that I DON’T GET.
- I don’t get U2
- I don’t get Car hill Starts and reverse parking
- I don’t get Beetroot or Cauliflower or Brussels Sprouts
- I don’t get why Avatar was so popular and I certainly don’t get why you would start to make several sequels of it
- I don’t get sewing
- I don’t get why parents don’t get daily free chocolate as a pick me up
- I don’t get why Captain Scarlett never ended up being as big as The Thunderbirds
- I don’t get rhubard
- I don’t get why the brilliant Stephen Fry has never been cast as James Bond
- I don’t get baking
- I don’t get how Princess Leia could suddenly fly in space
- I don’t get why William Shatner never followed Ronald Reagan into the Whitehouse
- I don’t get Brexit
- I don’t get why anyone would vote for a political party led by Boris Johnson
- I don’t get why DC never used the hit song Holding out for a Hero as the theme for Superman
- I don’t get how people can read the 1000 odd pages of Stephen Kings ‘IT’ and honestly claim they have the faintest idea what is going on
- I don’t get why how Alvin and the Chipmunks gets multiple movies yet the Penguins of Madagascar only get a solitary one
- I don’t get Pop Tarts
- And I certainly don’t get why a supermarket gluten free bread loaf is half the size and 6 times the price of a standard loaf
But I do get somethings. I get beauty when I see it. I definitely get why I stopped the car in this lane to take this photograph.
Beautiful photo. Interesting questions Gary. The gluten free bread is more expensive because it’s made from expensive ingredients like almond or coconut flour.
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It really is just too expensive
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I know. If you can, make you our own.
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I’m trying.
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👍👍👍
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❤️
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Rhubarb does make a nice cake mind you.
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My mum managed that.
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It also makes…and it sounds like it wouldn’t, a great flapjack or granola bar if you dice it really fine—preferably freexe it first and add ginger to the mix.
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Never thought of freezing first. xx
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It cuts better when frozen . You don’t get all these danned strands so you can make the pieces really small
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I really can’t believe I’ve never thought of this before.
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Love the pic. I get why you stopped. I do it all the time.
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Thank you.
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It is a fabulous photograph Gary. I read IT and had to read it in alternate chapters, then go back and read the intermittent ones as I couldn’t follow the time line. Worked for me at the time.
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Might have to try that
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I confess I found the movie hard going too.
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Good list. There are a lot of things that stump me too. But you are right – it is always good to see the good stuff! Great photo!
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It really is Robyn
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Like you, there are many things in this life that I don’t get, but I do get why you took this photograph. Its gorgeous, very serene and hopeful.
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Thank you
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Just gonna ignore that jab at U2 again 😛 La la la… it never happened… 😛
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I know you have said that many times 😂😂😂
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I love the photo and … I love Brussels Sprouts … I even grow them in my garden. But I don’t get why they are named after the Capital of Belgium …
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My family all do love them
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Sprouts I can handle. U2 not so much 🙉😒🖤
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A sprout can sing better. 😂
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And pays more tax 😕😉🖤
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🙏
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Apparently when they started out, Bono was sent for singing lessons because he was terrible.
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Bet he was still better than me…..
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That is a really great photo, Gary!
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Thank you x
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It’s a beautiful photo. 😊
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Thank you ❤️
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I like U2’s The Joshua Tree. So there. 😂😛
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Point taken 😂
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Almost everything on this list I Get, LOL
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Thank you
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😄 Thank you on several of these, especially Avatar. My husband likes it, so I have learned to tolerate. But, I just don’t get it. Also, yes, why so much Alvin and so little Penguins??
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Tolerate is such a good word 😂
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Yep. 😊 It is amazing how often I pull that one out…
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😊
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Love your list of “don’t get.” I don’t get a lot of things myself, but I totally get the beauty of that moment captured in your photo.
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Thank you
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William Shatner was born in Canada, so it prevents him from running and being elected president.
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That explains it then…..
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Beautiful photo. I can answer your question re baking; cake is the end result. If it’s gluten free you need, I recommend chocolate orange GF cake with whole oranges in. It’s sublime.
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That does sound good
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that is a fabulous photo! Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you
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That is a lane that would be perfect for a stroll! The sky is always worth stopping for!
I don’t get sprouts or Rhubarb or many of the other things on your list either, but Avatar is a good movie and I’ll thumb wrestle anyone who disagrees😝
Definitely need more penguins and zero chipmunks!💌💌💌
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Thumb wrestle in then…. ❤️❤️❤️
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I recently discovered cauliflower with spices such as cumin – roasted cauliflower and spices is taking me to exciting places – in a culinary context of course!…
….but all of your other points are very important indeed!! Especially the one about the Penguins of Madagascar!!
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Here’s a few mild things I don’t get:
Jazz. 🎷
Maths and people who actually like maths.
Waking up before dawn to go for a run.
Going for a run. 🏃♀️
Jogging at walking speed, I mean “Jogging” in itself just isn’t right, right?
Why some don’t just buy themselves a stash of yummy treats 🍫 as a daily pick me up or buy the flowers they like the look of. 💐
Those who search for perfection or wait for the perfect day to use that thing they’ve been saving to use. 🍸
Doing things according to priorities on a day off.
But I totally get:
Crisp sandwiches with a mug of Tizer.
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Stephen Fry for Bond AND US president,never mind that fluff about being a born citizen! LOVE that guy.
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Pop Tarts. Ugh. Pudding food – and not even a good pudding – served at breakfast time. No.
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The sugar and it doesn’t taste nice.
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It is easy to get ❤
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Hope your feeling happy.
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I am ❤ I hope you are!
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Trying to x
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❤ ❤ ❤ It's always hard, but well worth it! ❤ ❤ ❤
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So worth it x
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I would love to see Stephen Fry as James Bond!
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It’s a winner.
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All the way through your list I was thinking that you do get to make excellent photographs. How’s that for synchronicity?
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Thank you that means a lot to me
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I’m pleased
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🙏
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I love beetroot, cauliflower and Brussel sprouts, but I’m with you on the rest. And what a gorgeous photo! 😊
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You can have my helpings of those anytime you like.
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I dont understand mayonnaise, or potato salad. I dont understand why gluten free food is so expensive yet so limited. I dont understand why people choose to make others feel bad. I dont understand much
Thank you for this post. Uplifting yet so true ahah!
Haven’t seen penguins of madagascar but think I’m going to have to now lol
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Yes I dint get potato salad as well. Penguins are fun. ❤️
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Stephen Frye as Bond? There’s something I could get behind!!
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It’s a winner…..I’m sure he would get behind that as well.
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William Shatner as President? Seriously??
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Artistic licence….
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Love your list, and where do you come up with these clever posts? Let’s see never was into Avatar. I do not get pop tarts.. Just full of sugar and they made me sick once, lol. I do agree with you on stopping the car for a beautiful photo. Guilty of that my friend. I’m still sm long and giggling like a little girl over this post.😂
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Please you liked it. 😊
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Yes very much thank you🤗
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Nice pic😃
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Thank you
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😃
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🙏
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I would love chocolate as a daily pick me up! Really interesting read, as I feel we all are realizing everyday there’s less and less we understand.. I am a first time reader, and I want to say, I am sorry for your loss, and wish you well in navigating all you must and all you want to.
Stay Safe&Smart
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Wouldn’t it be cool
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Neither do I.
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Cool
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I don’t exactly get why WordPress recommended this post to me- but I’m glad it did, fun read! Comments a joy too!
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I’m so pleased it did.
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This is great ❤️
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Thank you ❤️
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Rhubarb crumble is worth the struggle. Sending your plants nourishing vibes.
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Thank you
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you have got an amazing and brilliant way of looking at things👍
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Thank you 🙏
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I don’t get why I didn’t find this post earlier!!!
Love it. 😄
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Thank you
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Thank you for sharing enjoyed reading this post🤗…I don’t get sewing either 😂
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Thank you
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This list was great. Made me ponder some of my room 101 items. Great blog
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I miss that show.
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Lol Garry!
I don’t get a lot of these things either!
xoxo
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Maybe with much more coffee I might one day 🤣🤣🤣❤️
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