Saturday, January 30, 2010

Princess Remembers....


Miss Scarlet. After causing me to recall such angst ridden moments of youth on your recent Post "Still Desperate"
I have been forced to re-visit some awful memories of youth that I thought I had managed to bury deep within the recesses of my septic mind.



The "Bay City Rollers"
"The Bay City Rollers" were my fantasy in the 70's. I recall My blue tartan, cuffed, crimpoline, bell bottomed pants and chunky platform ankle breaker shoes. When teamed with a skin toned, peter pan collared, polyester body shirt, a pair of Granfathers Old braces and tartan scarf, the look was Fabulous! Oh and I almost forgot.The chunky pendant necklace (pinched from mums jewellery box).
Well you looked Hot! That is, if you were not an extremely overweight, effeminate, 13 year old boy at a country secondary school!




I'm shhuddering in horror at the memories.

Although one of the older boys did flash his willy at me yelling "Poofta"

So it wasn't all bad!

However, then I discover that I have been rudely "tagged"!!! and must write something about sharing "three classic movie moments that have, in some shape or form, made me buy things/do things/think things that perhaps I shouldn't have".

Well Miss Scarlet in honour of your request here goes.....

Movie One:

Disneys' "Whinnie the Pooh"
As a child I had been read "The House at Pooh Corner" by A.A.Milne and Poohs many adventures with Christopher Robin so, imagine my excitement when Dad announced that he would take us to see the movie at the "Drive In"
Pooh Bear coming to life on the big screen! I was beside myself with anticipation...


Dad made up a mattress bed in the back seat of the car (no seatbelts or rules back then), while Mum got us all bathed and dressed in our pyjamas.
(Very practical. As there would be no need to wake us up on returning home and thus be carried sleeping from the car to our beds).

On arriving at the "Drive In" it would be close to dusk and Dad would take us over to the play ground before the movie started.




This night, to my horror, I met up with some other kids from my school.

Of course, they wre not dressed in their pyjamas. Oh no. Nor were they chaperoned by a parent to the play ground.

I felt totally embarrassed and humiliated and by the time I got back to school after the weekend I was the laughing stock of the play ground...."Princess in her pyjamas"  was the chant. 
 (a theme which continued throughout my school years, embarrassment and humiliation I mean, not the chant)

And to top things off I had nightmares about "Heffalumps" and "Woozles" for weeks afterwoods.
But on a brighter note I did learn that,

A: One should not attend public gatherings dressed in ones night attire unless of course it is deemed an all boy "Sleep over" and everyone is in their Pj's which provides for much more fun and exploration, especially when streaking became a craze! Then PJ's were not really required (but that's a whole other story)!

And B:


Pooh getting stuck causes much consternation!



Movie Two.




(Click on link for something about long slow build ups and late climaxes!)

I read the book first and was astonished to find that there were "Gay Men" and even "Drag Queens" in The United States of America. Let alone Georgia!

*in God we Thrust?* 

I instantly fell in love with the characters and their backgrounds, the descriptions of the City and History of Savannah, it's quirkiness and it's "appreciation of a fine libation" 

I, having read the book over and over, was extatic when "Dirty Harry" brought it to the big screen.
"The Lady Chablis" was just as I had expected her to be... herself!
And with the charming Messers Cusak and Spacey and young Jude thrown in for good measure found the movie to be just what I had anticipated.
And..
as a bonus I loved KD Langs rendition of "Skylark" over the closing credits

From this movie I have learned that

A: It is Ok to ask a neighbour for ice at any time of the morning!

and thought that...

B: New Yorkers are crazy folk for not being able to sleep without the background noise of sirens and gun shots!
(Appologies to Miss Leah)

Oh and C: if you suffer from diabetes don't trust your Houseboy!



Movie Three


"Some Like It Hot"

Starring the wonderful Ms Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon.

As an ex Clarinetist
(Yes, Clarinetist I said, I can still  play a "licorice stick" oh and what an ombersure I posess!)
and lover of Jazz. When I discovered this film I was enthralled.


It occured to me that ...

A: Men in Skirts could look good (especially Mr Curtis)

B: Travelling  Girl Bands  sure knew how to party in those days!

C: Ms Monroe could actually sing, even when singing to an American President (that she "wasn't" involved with!)

And.... I thought that there was an inkling of hope for Princess....
because it suddenly occured to me that....



Aged old Millionaires don't mind doing it with men!

 And...

 If wearing a frock covered in spangles and nothing else can get you a gig singing

Happy Birthday Mr President.......


Then, there is hope for Princess yet!


Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Celebrating Australia Day?.....


Its Australia Day Downunder, and people will be Celebrating in the streets..




And as usual...




Millions of un suspecting Sausages will be ....



Sacrificed..





There will be enough beer consumed to...



literally build...



several boats...





And sink them.


And how could I almost forget...

The Age Old Tradition of...









A very popular sport in the North





I Know... it is rather Gross.


There will be much celebration on the beaches...





And Houseboys...




In uniform every where..



Racing....




And even posing...



Which is not all that unusual...



Eventually Naked....



And getting up to their usual hijinx.


However, dispite all the...



Fireworks...



And National Self Flagilation

Princess has a delimma....

I prefer to refer the 26th of Janurary





 As "Invasion Day"

On behalf of our original owners and First Nation People.


Australia has a rich indigenous history that has almost been obliterated by white mans invasion.

The current Map of Australia looks like this...
The Original Map of Australia "Pre Invasion" looked like this...






Each colour on the map represents separate Indigenous Nations each with their own traditions and culture.


In times past The Indigenous Population was included in the National Census poll under the heading of

"Cattle and Livestock"

Charming I think Not!



Finally gaining full Federal Voting Rights in 1967

Government Propoganda would have us believe this....







When the reality is....



This...




And This..
In many of the remote communities.

And what they want us to Celebrate is stereotypical images like this...




And this is only the "tip of the iceberg" of my levels of disgust

The difference in life expectancy between Indigenous and Non Indegenous Australians is 17 years.
A recent UN investigatoin into indigenous policy in Australia deemed that we failed to meet many of the criteria in regard to health, housing, land rights
and social justice and human rights.

Happy Invasion Day!



What is there to Celebrate??





"Mother, Pass me the Bottle"

Sunday, January 24, 2010

No More Deliveries at the "Palais"... Pleease..






Princess would like to thank you for all your warm wishes...


 On the arrival of....




Nephew Number 6....


However....





Princess has become inundated with your mail, messages and thoughtful gifts.


To the point where The palais is filled to the rafters...


And the Palais Parcel sorters are threatening...






To walk out.



The Royal Card Readers are getting to the point of exhaustion...




The "Empress Dowager" is toiling away gleefully checking, that each and every Thank You card is correctly addressed






and....that every stamp is licked.







You have all been so kind and generous and toughtful in your gifting....

Flowers...




Princess just loves Flowers...


Blue Flowers...



Flowers and teddys...






Balloons...






Balloons, Flowers and Teddies....

In combination...




And some extremely extravagant ....





Balloons!



There have also been many....

Practical....




Very Practical...



Toys...

Did I say Practical?...








Interesting...



Colourful.....


Odd...




Unusual...




Yes... Unusual....



Very Unusual....




And Downright Frightening...





(Keep Practicing your 2010 Vice Dear  MJ )


Yes.... Frightening....



Gifts.


The "Palais" is utterly overflowing with Lovely cards and gifts

But Frankly, Princess must ask with all sincerity, that your overwhelming generosity

Please Cease.

The only deliveries that will be recieved at the "Palais" will be from
Registered Suppliers...





Dear Mr Pierson...





And his yummy delivery boy....





The ice man...

And his delivery boy......





Will continue to cometh....





And Fresh Meat....From Dear Mr Karkass....





Will resume...







To  regular deliveries once again....






Princess will continue to recieve flowers...


And of course....

Princess' favourite...






Champagne!



More....

Champagne Dhaaarlings!




You're quite welcome to join me!