Ratty and Natty
I just smiled, but since I don’t eat meat and love pizza, well…hope my leather jeans with the fringe still fit.Β
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Susannah, it’s not our fault that naughty boys are so magnetic. Think about the songs we grew up with. The boys were always from the wrong side of the track, drove fast cars or motorcycles, and usually left the girl crying. We were brainwashed.I completely understand your leanings.
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I’m here hummin’…Leader of the Pack…:)
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If I were you (far cry from you, I know…but) earthy seems longer lasting and probably best all the way around…and could be back again. Earthy Pizza…voluptuous roll in the park…or anyplace!
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In Connecticut, that Gucci gleam was supposed to be preferable, however…once one gets over the New York State line, all bets are off.
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Imma have to side with your pal Camille on this one. When your naughty and nice list is giving you this much angst, the answer is simple.
Both.
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You man you!
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Hahahaha! π
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Listen to you. You donβt even deny it. I can smell the testosterone from here. Or is that aftershave? π΄
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Why deny it? The only ‘funnish’ fact I have is that I never use aftershave. Nope, a steam shower and body wash does the trick.
Reminds me of when we used to go to mi abuelito’s house on Friday night for dinner. He always smelled of Acqua di Selva and whiskey, in not so equal parts.
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He smells like I know him. And you? No Old Spice? I wouidβa thought. π΄
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Former Old Spice user . . you are good. π
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It’s my favorite manly scent, other than a button-down washed with Downy Fabric softener. π
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Does Old Spice deodorant or body wash count?
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Only of you don’t smother it with something less blue collar.
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Never. I utilize couth, SB.
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Couth…an adjective that means, cultured, refined and well mannered. In file it goes.
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Atta girl!
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You brought it up. This couch business.
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I’ll take the rap, gladly.
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I did it again…couth, not couch. Jeez
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I knew what you were saying. You’re like me in that way, never willing to let a typo go unexplained.
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I hate appearing stupid, something I’ve been called since childhood. sigh
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I’m sorry, that makes me sad. Not to mention pissed.
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And so it goes, to quote Mr. Vonnegut.
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Yeah, gotta go both.
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Too much polish and things tend to slide off.
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Very good Eileen. Love that. π
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lol… too much dirt and there’s a lot of skidding
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Well…I think I’ll plead the 5th on that one.
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lol…
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I’m from Connecticut, after all.
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Not to mention rashπ
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lol.. true
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I enjoyed the look into the selection process. I also miss Bemelmans. Not for the drinks but just knowing it was there on a chilly night and I was welcome. Yeah, and the Martinis. Okay, Bobby Short while he was there. Thanks for the memories.
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When you go it’s still the same…timeless. The Madeline Murals on the walls. The layout. It’s as if you’ve stepped back to another era.
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Good to know. I hope to get back there sometime.
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Though New York is changing at the speed of light, I imagine Bemelmans will survive, at least we hope so.
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I say Earthy wins; I always find the well-groomed ones to have an agenda. But, you gotta watch for another agenda with Earthy. Just sayin…
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Yes well, earthy is always more interesting, I’ll say that.
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Maybe try both and see how it goes. If you kiss and tell, I’m sure your audience would love some details on how it plays out (meaning, me).
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I’ll bet you were a Sex in the City fan. A Hunch…:)
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What a quandary!! Everyone will want to know what happens. You are a novelist, dangling some spin-offs in front of our eyes.
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That’s flattering. Love the idea of dangling two men…like drop earrings π
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I like your idea of dangling two men like drop earrings. Great word picture!
I had a Natty in my life. It was grandson Nathaniel. His middle name is James. I teasingly called him Natty Jim when he was younger. I don’t think he liked it, so I quit using it.
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Itβs a great word, natty. Says a lot in two syllables. Nathaniel is a wonderful name. Strong, traditional.
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Our grandson has always been called Nate. When he introduced himself to our neighbors, I noticed he used Nathaniel. Was that what he preferred? Yes. I have made a concerted effort to refer to him with that long name. A few people have followed that, but most still say Nate.
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It’s such a noble name, biblically or otherwise. In Hebrew it means…God has given. I love that Anne. It’s as if he was blessed from the very start. No surprise, being your grandson and all. π
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Nathaniel has certainly been a blessing to us.
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And you, to him. π
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Ya know. Susannah… I kinda wish I was in your shoes coz mine are friggen empty right now…
That said, why must it be either / or? It’s not like you are looking for Mr. Forever, right? (Unless I have misread previous posts.) So why not a little taste of both worlds… Just sayin’
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You and Camille would be fast friends. Iβm just not in sexy girl mode these days. The rocker cocker scares me since heβs used to beautiful women, something I can no longer claim. I make him laugh and of course compliment him on his many accomplishments. The other guy looks like he belongs on a shelf next to the good crystal. I dunno. Iβm reading book 12 of the Poldark series cozy as can be so I may just skip the buffet altogether. Appreciate your interest though. π
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I highly doubt that you can no longer claim be to be beautiful (though I can understand not feeling sexy girl mode these days – just not all days). You make him laugh and for all you know, that and you are sexy to him.
As for the crystal shelf guy, again, he must see something in you as well.
You stop thinking so much and just enjoy what is being offered (between chapters of books)… π
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My vamp moved to Florida and is probably relaxing by the pool as we speak. I’ll just see what happens now. It’s like a Chess game and it’s not my move. But it will be and then, who knows what the Thin Girl will do.
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Well then. We wait.
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I just had another chat with Camille who would be great on The View. I feel another post coming on. π
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How wonderful… looking forward to it!!
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You’re a great foil for me. you’re my Nora Charles. You don’t realize how word oriented you are, something I’ve meaning to say. Your phrasing is quick and savvy. A real talent of sorts. π
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Now I’m grinning. How cool that is.
Thank you!
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Google Thin Man quotes…Nick and Nora Charles. π
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LOVE it!!
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Love the description and Camille’s buffet line. I’ll second Marc’s thoughts … but damn … given the descriptive preferences, I wouldn’t be in the running.
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I wouldn’t be so sure. π
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Great title for this. π I like hearing about Camille again.
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Weβve resurrected her. π
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