Don Madge Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 I lifted this from Motorhome Facts I think it's very funny, as I've been there, done that and lost the T shirt. To commemorate her 69th birthday, actress/vocalist, Julie Andrews made a special appearance at Manhattan's Radio City Music Hall for the benefit of the American Association of Retired People One of the musical numbers she performed was "My Favourite Things" from the legendary movie "The Sound Of Music". Here are the lyrics she used: Maalox and nose drops and needles for knitting, Walkers and handrails and new dental fittings, Bundles of magazines tied up in string, These are a few of my favourite things. Cadillac's and cataracts and hearing aids and glasses, Polident and Fixodent and false teeth in glasses, Pacemakers, golf carts and porches with swings, These are a few of my favourite things. When the pipes leak, When the bones creak, When the knees go bad, I simply remember my favourite things, And then I don't feel soooo bad. Hot tea and crumpets and corn pads for bunions, No spicy hot food or food cooked with onions, Bathrobes and heating pads and hot meals they bring, These are a few of my favourite things. Back pains, confused brains, and no need for sinnin', Thin bones and fractures and hair that is thinnin', And we won't mention our short shrunken frames, When we remember our favourite things. When the joints ache, When the hips break, When the eyes grow dim, Then I remember the great life I've had, And then I don't feel soooooooo bad. (Ms. Andrews received a standing ovation from the crowd that lasted over four minutes and repeated encores.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonB Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Don - as an over seventy I don't know whether to laugh or cry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twooks Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 oh you gotta laugh, much healthier - much better for you gets the endorphins flowing :-> >:-) B-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david lloyd Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 What I don't understand though is if these things happen to old folks - why do I identify with so many of them? Regards, David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 My hubby has just left the room ... I started singing it!!!! 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twooks Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 why did you wait for oh to leave the room mel, ?? a duet would've sounded good - n’est-ce pas??????????????????? B-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Well it's nice to read that someone took what I'd said in a nice way! Unfortunately it was because I'd started singing that he left. :-S And before you ask, I ain't a bad singer either! :$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancer Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Mel B - 2007-05-05 6:47 PM Well it's nice to read that someone took what I'd said in a nice way! Unfortunately it was because I'd started singing that he left. :-S And before you ask, I ain't a bad singer either! :$ Can blow a fair old trumpet too, can't you Mel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigrem Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Thanks for that Don, me I'm too busy to have time for being old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Dancer - 2007-05-06 12:38 AMMel B - 2007-05-05 6:47 PM Well it's nice to read that someone took what I'd said in a nice way! Unfortunately it was because I'd started singing that he left. :-S And before you ask, I ain't a bad singer either! :$ Can blow a fair old trumpet too, can't you Mel.At least I can still pukker the old lips and blow!!!! *-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michele Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Don Madge - 2007-05-04 11:16 AM I lifted this from Motorhome Facts I think it's very funny, as I've been there, done that and lost the T shirt. To commemorate her 69th birthday, actress/vocalist, Julie Andrews made a special appearance at Manhattan's Radio City Music Hall for the benefit of the American Association of Retired People One of the musical numbers she performed was "My Favourite Things" from the legendary movie "The Sound Of Music". Here are the lyrics she used: Maalox and nose drops and needles for knitting, Walkers and handrails and new dental fittings, Bundles of magazines tied up in string, These are a few of my favourite things. Cadillac's and cataracts and hearing aids and glasses, Polident and Fixodent and false teeth in glasses, Pacemakers, golf carts and porches with swings, These are a few of my favourite things. When the pipes leak, When the bones creak, When the knees go bad, I simply remember my favourite things, And then I don't feel soooo bad. Hot tea and crumpets and corn pads for bunions, No spicy hot food or food cooked with onions, Bathrobes and heating pads and hot meals they bring, These are a few of my favourite things. Back pains, confused brains, and no need for sinnin', Thin bones and fractures and hair that is thinnin', And we won't mention our short shrunken frames, When we remember our favourite things. When the joints ache, When the hips break, When the eyes grow dim, Then I remember the great life I've had, And then I don't feel soooooooo bad. (Ms. Andrews received a standing ovation from the crowd that lasted over four minutes and repeated encores.) sorry doing a search and hit the key in error. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W3526602 Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Hi, Growing old doesn't seem like much fun....but it seems preferable to the alternative. My wife hates "Summer Wine", she suspects I'm turning into Compo 602 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Git Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 W3526602 - 2007-08-30 6:49 AM Hi, Growing old doesn't seem like much fun....but it seems preferable to the alternative. My wife hates "Summer Wine", she suspects I'm turning into Compo 602 Funny that. Mine suspects I'm turning into Compost - judging by the pong from my feet after a hard day working at her job sheet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Jones Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Mel B - 2007-05-06 5:11 PMDancer - 2007-05-06 12:38 AMMel B - 2007-05-05 6:47 PM Well it's nice to read that someone took what I'd said in a nice way! Unfortunately it was because I'd started singing that he left. :-S And before you ask, I ain't a bad singer either! :$ Can blow a fair old trumpet too, can't you Mel.At least I can still pukker the old lips and blow!!!! *-)Too much information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 At 75 I keep going just for spite, my wife says I am 'in denial'. I don't see how she can say that, I am not in Egypt, and would not dream of going 'in the Nile'. I spent my life earning my living on the water, so would not jump in it. Main snag:- no one will rent me a car, so if no bus route it is a taxi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 I think that is FANTASTIC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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