tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post2662700540732460709..comments2023-03-31T08:26:17.996-07:00Comments on Hanging On My Word: Going BananasLittle Nellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11862657943846727987noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-57592421412398974392013-02-12T10:18:52.032-08:002013-02-12T10:18:52.032-08:00It infuriates me that fruit has to be a certain si...It infuriates me that fruit has to be a certain size and shape. I'll always choose irregularly shaped fruit if I can becuase I know it's not been selected on size. I am fed up that you can no longer get large Branley cooking apples in Waitrose, just the kind I like for baked apples. Grrr!Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-60453397890008254492013-01-31T01:56:48.705-08:002013-01-31T01:56:48.705-08:002012 certainly ended roughly for you and your fami...2012 certainly ended roughly for you and your family. <br />I remember my first Holidays after my mom passing, <br />fixing the place up and then feeling nauseous, <br />removing most of the decorations and stashing them away till the following year. <br />It was a most difficult time. <br />Glad to see your spirit remained sane even if your heart is hurting.<br /><br />As for bananas, when I saw that pic, the only thing that came to mind was <br />"banana for two"!?! <br />:)~ <br />HUGZBruno Lalibertéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09607511642101907283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-80241033197419725952013-01-27T09:25:42.831-08:002013-01-27T09:25:42.831-08:00So sorry for the multiple losses. What a wonderful...So sorry for the multiple losses. What a wonderfully supportive family you have. When doing my post, I re-listened to a Fresh Air episode about bananas. apparently there is a red-skinned banana that is quite tasty. They said the bananas we get in the supermarket are quite bland in comparison to many varieties.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-25648107198104651492013-01-26T13:16:55.755-08:002013-01-26T13:16:55.755-08:00We grow Bananas in our garden and most people do n...We grow Bananas in our garden and most people do not know that they grow with points up, the funny fact that Bananas are classed as herbaceous plants in the wonderful botanical world. Your honeymoon picture is delightful! We play sometimes Bananarama keeps the old grey ones going.Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05403418150146893599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-40069141699737856862013-01-26T12:46:37.234-08:002013-01-26T12:46:37.234-08:00Bring on the Class 2's if you get double ratio...Bring on the Class 2's if you get double rations :-) I enjoyed a visit to a banana plantation in the North of Tenerife many years ago - very interesting. Hope your Mum and the rest of the family are doing OK. JoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-59578865730669345492013-01-26T12:39:11.254-08:002013-01-26T12:39:11.254-08:00Bananas grow upwards! the things you learn here o...Bananas grow upwards! the things you learn here on Saturday.viridianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07938256248645774087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-84513222206553925372013-01-26T10:51:48.923-08:002013-01-26T10:51:48.923-08:00For sure one of the things I love about SS is what...For sure one of the things I love about SS is what I learn. Great post entertaining and informative.<br />QMMAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04721708092323894355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-32091342075330025912013-01-26T05:57:09.069-08:002013-01-26T05:57:09.069-08:00I didn't know that bit about bananas, thanks f...I didn't know that bit about bananas, thanks for mentioning that. There's a superstition in my part of the world that if a pregnant woman eats twin bananas, she's going to give birth to twins. That's what I remembered when I saw your photo. It's been awhile since I saw 'twin' bananas. You two looked great on your honeymoon. Fun read your post was.Hazelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07866700983578714993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-982258119316144422013-01-26T04:26:19.076-08:002013-01-26T04:26:19.076-08:00The only song that comes to mind and I don't k...The only song that comes to mind and I don't know the title or who sang it, but one line goes: ♫ ♫Yes, we have No bananas, we have No bananas today♫ ♫ Great post Little Nell.<br />Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015301472659256675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-62059279528762482922013-01-26T03:44:40.932-08:002013-01-26T03:44:40.932-08:00Alan, the other Mr Burnett beat you to it - see hi...Alan, the other Mr Burnett beat you to it - see his comment above! There still a wonderful music hall song, just no more wonderful music halls, sadly.Little Nellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862657943846727987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-76937208962516565762013-01-26T03:39:58.326-08:002013-01-26T03:39:58.326-08:00That was Mum's glass; we were on refills :)That was Mum's glass; we were on refills :)Little Nellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862657943846727987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-85273050597666566242013-01-25T16:09:09.111-08:002013-01-25T16:09:09.111-08:00When I lived in London years ago, I discovered tha...When I lived in London years ago, I discovered that there were more geographic varieties of bananas sold in Britain than in the US. I was rather proud of the many banana stickers from different countries that I collected on my refrigerator door. I wouldn't think you see many bananas from Costa Rica. Mike Brubakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13065245846262417519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-67280966862637767052013-01-25T13:44:27.332-08:002013-01-25T13:44:27.332-08:00I learned a few things about bananas! I almost wis...I learned a few things about bananas! I almost wish I could find a malformed banana here.Postcardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16399915833682943432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-50926992018597496702013-01-25T11:52:11.273-08:002013-01-25T11:52:11.273-08:00Loved your title and the way you picked upon the ...Loved your title and the way you picked upon the photo prompt to tell us all about bananas - plus linking with scrabble of all things. Great fun! ScotSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01412874349376253984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-79129093466877699822013-01-25T10:57:55.481-08:002013-01-25T10:57:55.481-08:00Wonderful facts about bananas. Who knew?
I'm a...Wonderful facts about bananas. Who knew?<br />I'm also sorry for your unfortunate year. Let's hope 2013 will be lots better. <br />NancyNorth County Film Clubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13683794164957833415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-61586250008968887952013-01-25T09:03:50.944-08:002013-01-25T09:03:50.944-08:00"The EU Goes Bananas!" Who Knew!A Lovel..."The EU Goes Bananas!" Who Knew!A Lovely Post Nell & My Condolences on Your Losses <i><b>X</b></i> tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03746435400444226665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-56079344889995764082013-01-25T07:50:27.802-08:002013-01-25T07:50:27.802-08:00I shared a post on Facebook about the benefits of ...I shared a post on Facebook about the benefits of bananas which I only discovered when I had done oysters. It's worth reading. My son successfully grew banana plants in Cornwall, but I don't know whether they ever produced fruit (www.scotney.com and link to bananacam).<br />I never knew the grew that way up either.Bob Scotneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662958579705940009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-36845498902030661182013-01-25T04:14:39.679-08:002013-01-25T04:14:39.679-08:00The minute they spot them in a Brussels shop, I...The minute they spot them in a Brussels shop, I'm sure the EC will classify the twin bananas as Class 5. I'm glad to see your Mum is in good shape. Hitting the occasional glass of wine will certainly help her maintain her relaxed attitude! Whose is the empty glass? ;)Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08512412669995490110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-84476363882060823632013-01-25T03:18:49.406-08:002013-01-25T03:18:49.406-08:00There used to be a wonderful Music Hall song calle...There used to be a wonderful Music Hall song called "You'll Never See A Straight Banana", but I suspect that if we put the challenge out, someone would post a photo before the sun went down. As your double banana shows, the world is full of weird and wonderful things. As far as games are concerned, I often think they have suffered from a bad press - they are the mortar that binds society together I have always thought.Alan Burnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01015127443616786425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-7852972632664275652013-01-24T13:29:09.884-08:002013-01-24T13:29:09.884-08:00A very enjoyable post. I love bananas and I love ...A very enjoyable post. I love bananas and I love them even more now!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01859014645535926326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-72662894688575378232013-01-24T09:38:08.104-08:002013-01-24T09:38:08.104-08:00I love bananas! Reminds me I haven't eaten the...I love bananas! Reminds me I haven't eaten them for a while! I also like red wine and your picture reminded me that it's nearly wine o'clock!Lovely's Blothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00893362347406889242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-49705290044757144862013-01-24T09:36:51.082-08:002013-01-24T09:36:51.082-08:00What a great twist on the theme! Glad I came by fr...What a great twist on the theme! Glad I came by from Sepia Saturday!<br /><br />JanThe Pink Geranium or Jan's Placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11198239040764060238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-59605138083982214442013-01-24T07:47:03.345-08:002013-01-24T07:47:03.345-08:00Hi Marilyn, well first, your banana post is very i...Hi Marilyn, well first, your banana post is very interesting. I enjoyed the video, and have never seen "banana twins" before. To think that I didn't even realize that they are not always growing in a uniform shape!<br /><br />All I know is that I like them, you can't eat the peel, they are sprayed with chemicals during shipping to kill the tarantulas that like to hitch a ride in the cargo containers.<br /><br />Love the picture of your Mom, and am glad that December is behind you. I was so sad for all of you, and still am.<br /><br />Kathy M.Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171271956883698673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-30413174061661972262013-01-24T00:00:50.375-08:002013-01-24T00:00:50.375-08:00Wendy, I'm not quite that forward thinking. I ...Wendy, I'm not quite that forward thinking. I was making a photo-book for Mum of how she spent the two weeks, so I was snapping away all the time. Also, I sent pics back to the family, who were greatly cheered to see Mum/grandma relaxed after such a harrowing time for her. She loves the book and is showing it off back home.Little Nellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862657943846727987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-10994007279428829712013-01-23T23:55:37.826-08:002013-01-23T23:55:37.826-08:00I'm impressed that you managed to play Scrabbl...I'm impressed that you managed to play Scrabble 'several times' on Christmas Day. Once would be enough for me. I love it, but it takes too long. This is more 'quickfire'.Little Nellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862657943846727987noreply@blogger.com