Underoos and Friends Jan 2011

[Rags]

Underoos and Friends Jan 2011

sapphire1;1044785 wrote: I have actually got that tattooed on my wrist...some Buddhist monks told me it reads: compassion conquers fear...is that the correct interpretation? or does it say something like: you are an idiot, fancy getting this tattooed on your arm

Never heard that meaning for it before, but it fits well enough.

The mantra is referred to as ;behold the jewel in the lotus, which is a very shorthand, shorthand mantra for reminding those Buddhists who follow it about the release from suffering, pride, jealousy, hatred etc and the purification of mind, body and speech as a result of releasing yourself from these aversions.

HH Tenzin Gyattso gives a more detailed explanation below.

Om Mani Padme Hum

[Rags]

Underoos and Friends Jan 2011

beagle;1044816 wrote: jeez anymore of the love-fest & i'm going to spray projectile vomitus everywhere.
why can't you all have a tablespoon of concrete for brekkie like i do each morning.
hmph. pfft. pah. gack.

Because I don't want haemorrhoids Wonder if Sarge over in the boot camp thread eats concrete... must ask him.

[Rags]

Underoos and Friends Jan 2011

tawnyfrog;1044884 wrote: Hafternoon Hunderpants,

Grinder! Good to see you girl ... you're looking gorgeous today. Good building site clobber.

Had an early start so ready to call it quits for the outdoorsy stuff today. Roses are great but I'm a bit worried about some trees which are still waterlogged in the new and enlarged brown dam.





Heard a funny story on the radio ... A woman was told it would be best for her and her kids to evacuate before possible flooding of her house in northern Vic so she got the kids into her car, drove to her sister's place and returned home to quickly ...



wait for it




vaccuuum!!!!!!

You're not joking about that either are you Oh dear... :H :H


The roses look absolutely terrific! isn't it wonderful how some beauty has come into your garden to soften the last week. Is that your vintage red on the right? An izzat your chookhouse onna left?

[tawnyfrog]

Underoos and Friends Jan 2011

No, Rags - the Vintage Red is not under water. That one is a cercis canadensis or Forest Pansy. Very beautiful and I hope it doesn't cark it.

Yep - that's the Girls' sleeping quarters.

[techie]

Underoos and Friends Jan 2011

tawnyfrog;1044889 wrote: Why Techie .... I made that statue using the photos you recently posted as reference ...

:H:H:H GREAT comeback. Now seriously to surreptitiously zing me in another post is beyond the pale. Tommy Jefferies called me a "forest pansy" in 5th grade. In 7th grade he called me sir. SO THERE!!!

[tawnyfrog]

Underoos and Friends Jan 2011

:H :H :H :H :H

[tawnyfrog]

Underoos and Friends Jan 2011

Please note - 3 hours have elapsed since my last post.

So ... anyone going to admit that they intend to watch Oprah in Oz tonight?

I watched it last night and throbbed it.

[sapphire1]

Underoos and Friends Jan 2011

yeah Tawn I might give it a burl...what station is it on?

[sapphire1]

Underoos and Friends Jan 2011

Rags;1044898 wrote: Never heard that meaning for it before, but it fits well enough.

The mantra is referred to as ;behold the jewel in the lotus, which is a very shorthand, shorthand mantra for reminding those Buddhists who follow it about the release from suffering, pride, jealousy, hatred etc and the purification of mind, body and speech as a result of releasing yourself from these aversions.

HH Tenzin Gyattso gives a more detailed explanation below.

Om Mani Padme Hum

Thanks for the link Rags,

Wouldnt ya think I would have checked it out properly before getting it etched into my skin? It was back in my drinking days and I didnt think things through very well. Not sorry though, it serves as a reminder to me of all things decent that I aspire to.

[tawnyfrog]

Underoos and Friends Jan 2011

sapphire1;1044966 wrote: yeah Tawn I might give it a burl...what station is it on?

7:30 on TEN

[Tabbers (a.k.a. KTAB)]

Underoos and Friends Jan 2011

Howdy undies, well anyone still up....is it nearly friday yet?

[tawnyfrog]

Underoos and Friends Jan 2011

Hiya KTAB ... nah ... it's only 7.12pm Thursday ...

[Tabbers (a.k.a. KTAB)]

Underoos and Friends Jan 2011

Blast and darnation, looking forward to the weekend, been a busy week. Your place looks fab, I always love seeing the pictures.

[fickle]

Underoos and Friends Jan 2011

Heloo, i'm about,
just letting you know i'm not lurkin
lovely to seeya Ktab and beawdiful pic Tawny. Lover Yer Work.
Did i eva tell you the story about how once i was a sculptor and went to a big ole interview at a top school... i had done a bazillion miniatures and done some great photo work so when it came to the day...
these critic types saw the folio, went berserk salivating all over the place, then asked 'where's the truck?'
i sunk to the bottom of my shoes as i realised they expected life size versions of my works
BTW the photos were just a bit TOO good!
I was 17 at the time.
It nearly broke me.
But FORTUNATELY NOT ENTIRELY

[tawnyfrog]

Underoos and Friends Jan 2011

FICKS! Show us the pics!

I was so surprised when I saw the famous Rodin "The Kiss" in Paris ... it was much, much smaller than I envisioned.