> "... best gift for any father is silence. You’re welcome, dads."
👍 "sins of the fathers"? 😉🙂
We all carry some "baggage" from our adolescence -- "family, the ties that bind -- and gag", as American humorist Erma Bombeck once put it. But some welcome treasures as well.
But great videos -- loved the one of the elephant "playing" drums. 🙂
Always love to see what you’ve picked out. I’ve never been disappointed! Yet, “The 2025 Kentucky All State Choir” may be the hands down winner of all time, at least for me.
I’ve heard so many amazing renditions and talented artists perform the National Anthem but this slowed down version is, as you described, epic! It brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing it♥️
Was visiting my father this weekend, and he took us out in the boat to tour Stockholm's inner archipelago (in case anyone didn't know, our capital is called the "Venic of the North" for a good reason; only, it's not sinking but rising about ½" per year).
Good fun and the weather was amazing, pure bonkers High Summer heat and just enough wind so you don't feel broiled.
And the city has now (since about a decade and a half) a proper public transport system using ferries to complement the trams, subways, trains and buses. If it had had that when I lived there, my daily commute would have been 15 minutes instead of 60 or more.
It certainly was - haven't been boating about there for decades. It's quite sizeable too, some 25 000 - 30 000 islands of all sizes. Ca 200 of them are inhabited year round, and there's some 20 000 summer homes built throughout it.
And of course there are lots of ferry-services, some that can take you to Åland or Finland or Gotland as well.
The reason Stockholm is where it's at is because at some point in history - before Chritianity and written records - someone built a fortification where Lake Mälaren's eastermost part meets the Baltic Sea: an excellent place to control trade and travel and collect taxes on both.
And that's where Stockholm Old Town and the Royal Castle is nowadays, on top of what was originally a small semi-artifical islet.
Thank you for this wonderful info! I've never been to Sweden or any Nordic countries except a brief stop at airport LOL back in 1977. I never knew Stockholm had all those islands, it sounds absolutely beautiful and makes me want to go there to visit. I always love to learn about other countries history and beauty. Glad you got to go and see all that beauty!
Sim Commander, YOU are always the best! Your innocent laughter and joy of life is spreading! The little girl running a course, with her Dad cheering her on...that is what Dads do best. Keep on, you are a smile in sunshine and rain! Wendy
Two All-stars in one Monday recap! Hard to choose, the pulse pounding song with the harried Whippet wins only by a nose, but the little gal with her cheering audience and breathless play by play is soooo close. Shared gold? Can we do that?
Thanks for the Monday cheer, as always, SimCom. One coffee coming up!
> "... best gift for any father is silence. You’re welcome, dads."
👍 "sins of the fathers"? 😉🙂
We all carry some "baggage" from our adolescence -- "family, the ties that bind -- and gag", as American humorist Erma Bombeck once put it. But some welcome treasures as well.
But great videos -- loved the one of the elephant "playing" drums. 🙂
Always love to see what you’ve picked out. I’ve never been disappointed! Yet, “The 2025 Kentucky All State Choir” may be the hands down winner of all time, at least for me.
I’ve heard so many amazing renditions and talented artists perform the National Anthem but this slowed down version is, as you described, epic! It brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing it♥️
Glad you liked it!
Another great one. I don't know how many time I've listened to the choir singing the national anthem. Man! That's an onion chopping experience!
Loved the Dog Park Tag!
HE'S SO FAST
An awesome collection, especially the elephant and the Buddhist (?) monk.
Bull Durham, one of the greatest movies ever made.
Hopefully it will turn the Royals' luck around today!
Some really good ones today. Thanks.
The National Anthem was inspiring.
I'm late to the Monday party, but, here's my contribution for today! Little boys doing boy stuff! 🤣😂🤣 https://x.com/tradingMaxiSL/status/1934677984579080669?t=k3chsnuzff50FXSlcIBSiw&s=19
Bonk!
Was visiting my father this weekend, and he took us out in the boat to tour Stockholm's inner archipelago (in case anyone didn't know, our capital is called the "Venic of the North" for a good reason; only, it's not sinking but rising about ½" per year).
Good fun and the weather was amazing, pure bonkers High Summer heat and just enough wind so you don't feel broiled.
And the city has now (since about a decade and a half) a proper public transport system using ferries to complement the trams, subways, trains and buses. If it had had that when I lived there, my daily commute would have been 15 minutes instead of 60 or more.
Sounds like a lovely trip to the Archipelago, I didn't know it was called Venice of the North.
It certainly was - haven't been boating about there for decades. It's quite sizeable too, some 25 000 - 30 000 islands of all sizes. Ca 200 of them are inhabited year round, and there's some 20 000 summer homes built throughout it.
And of course there are lots of ferry-services, some that can take you to Åland or Finland or Gotland as well.
The reason Stockholm is where it's at is because at some point in history - before Chritianity and written records - someone built a fortification where Lake Mälaren's eastermost part meets the Baltic Sea: an excellent place to control trade and travel and collect taxes on both.
And that's where Stockholm Old Town and the Royal Castle is nowadays, on top of what was originally a small semi-artifical islet.
Thank you for this wonderful info! I've never been to Sweden or any Nordic countries except a brief stop at airport LOL back in 1977. I never knew Stockholm had all those islands, it sounds absolutely beautiful and makes me want to go there to visit. I always love to learn about other countries history and beauty. Glad you got to go and see all that beauty!
I loved the Fathers Day video!
Loved the choir! Sounded so reverent!
Mrs. "the Knife"
Sim Commander, YOU are always the best! Your innocent laughter and joy of life is spreading! The little girl running a course, with her Dad cheering her on...that is what Dads do best. Keep on, you are a smile in sunshine and rain! Wendy
I agree!
I think this set has been the best, or at least one of the best you've posted. Funny and sweet.
Two All-stars in one Monday recap! Hard to choose, the pulse pounding song with the harried Whippet wins only by a nose, but the little gal with her cheering audience and breathless play by play is soooo close. Shared gold? Can we do that?
Thanks for the Monday cheer, as always, SimCom. One coffee coming up!
We can do anything we want on Mondays!
I love the monk chanting with the cats amusing themselves on him. The Buddha would approve. :)
Handsome feline…