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Mr Cardinal bought me a Very Special Gift the other day...
It came in an elegant white box..
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Yes, I have finally come out of the Dark Ages, and have my first iPhone!
I never thought I'd fall in love, with an electronic gadget - of any kind...
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But of course, I became addicted in one day, and am on a very steep learning curve.
Steeeeeeeppppp!
Downloaded my first App today: Tiffany & Co.
While investigating the beguiling possibilities of having the Internet in my hand or handbag at all times, I have spent the past four days listening in to ABC Classic FM radio's CLASSIC 100 MUSIC IN THE MOVIES countdown, the results of a recent poll.
As a confirmed Romantic, I rather fancied Lara's Theme from Doctor Zhivago to win - I have had this sheet music since I was a girl...
But no, it came in at No.5.
ET came in second last, at 99 - surprised, I rather liked that score.
Here are the final ten:
10 - Schindler's List (1993)
9 - The Piano (1993)
8 - Out of Africa (1985)
7 - The King's Speech (2010) (Beethoven Piano Concerto No 5)
6 - Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
5 - Doctor Zhivago (1965)
4 - Chariots of Fire (1981)
3 - The Lord of the Rings (2001)
2 - Star Wars Films
1 - The Mission (1986)
Some surprises right throughout, but we enjoyed the fun of it, and the guessing games. While I like the music from The Mission, I was surprised it won. A certain little grandson in Canada would love to know Star Wars themes did so well - he sings Darth Vader's theme all day long!
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Speaking of small boys, did you see the Google header today - just for Maurice Sendak's 85th birthday. All the Wild Things had a party!
I loved it...
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I've been out having cake and laughter, and doing a few stitches of embroidery, at my friend J's. That rhubarb cake was Superb...
Princess Madeleine of Sweden was married this week.
Definitely a day for tiara watching, and lovely pastel gowns.
Here is her sister, Crown Princess Victoria:
Somebody is going to be a lovely Queen one day ..
Have a delightful week
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I did'nt realise that you were safely back home now.
ReplyDeleteI have not succumbed to an iphone. I am a bit scared of becoming too addicted. From time to time when I am out I need to forget about the computer - but who knows.
Glad you explained about Google - I did wonder.
Dr. Zivargo music - lovely - it immediately transports me to the snowy landscapes of the Russian countryside.
Yes, Rosemary, we slipped quietly back into Australia when nobody was looking..
DeleteI am hoping the iPhone will reduce the time I spend sitting in front of the computer desk. We shall see!
Russian countryside was unforgettable in Dr Zhivago - I think it inspired a generation.
Me again - I now realise having looked at your image that there is a video on google and then you finally reach Maurice Sendak's 85th birthday cake. I should be a bit more observant.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Maurice!
DeleteEnjoy your new iPhone. I got mine month or more ago and have yet to download an app. I do text a lot with the teen aged GD though. Sounds like you are settling in well back at home.
ReplyDeleteDarla
So far, enjoying the iPhone - and glad to know yours is also a new acquisition. Have to admit all my friends had one first, and I was feeling quite the dinosaur!
DeleteThat movie list definitely includes some of my all-time favorites and the music is no small part of that! I do love mu iPhone! So many fun apps to explore. Do get a protective case (or perhaps you don't drop your phone as I do) the case has saved mine from breakage numerous times.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the tip, Sanda. I can be quite the klutz so a case should be purchased asap.
DeleteThe complete movie list of 100 was really fun, and rather like seeing one's life journey of favourite movie experiences.
What a lovely gift. I'm still in dinosaur mode with my phone! x
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely, and hubs keeps smiling at me and commenting that I seem to be enjoying it. Of course, this old dinosaur has to learn a lot to make the most of it! x
DeleteHave fun with your new phone, Patricia. I'm not a mobile user, though I have an ancient one for emergencies only, but have been tempted several times to get a tablet computer, though so far I'm resisting temptation. I spend enough time online as it is. :-)
ReplyDeleteI too am surprised that the music from The Mission won. It's ages since I heard it so I'd better go and refresh my memory.....
Perpetua, I have had a basic phone for emergencies since mobiles were invented. And I have been on the cheapest plan still available in Australia: $10 per month! Eventually decided it was time to move on, and I love having a photo album of our trip to Canada right there in the phone.
DeleteA new toy to play with during this wet weather is the perfect gift! And it doesn't matter what class I teach each year, they all just crumble when we read 'Where The Wild Things Are' together - it just has lasting appeal...J
ReplyDeleteYes, perfect wet weather gift Judith. Wild Things was always a favourite of our children; such a classic. You can't go wrong bringing that out for any class of kids!
DeleteGreat for joining the iPhone 5 club. I have had mine since January, but managed to twist it somehow, so now I have a new one.
ReplyDeleteThe phone is great, just use/ keep it safely, as it might brake in some way easily.
I only use minimum of it´s capacity, on " the learning " yet!
I see how fragile the phone looks, for something with so much capacity, Mette. Today I bought it a case, delicate blue and pink, very feminine! I suspect I will be learning for quite some time, but did manage to download the Facebook app :)
DeleteGlad you're enjoying your iphone, I don't have one but I'm tempted because I love my ipad. That's a pretty little cream jug.
ReplyDeleteHi sulky,playing with phone as we speak - bit slow but can be done in bed - v. Relaxing xx
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