tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564859019305736550.post5240775220927849487..comments2023-07-22T15:44:42.859+01:00Comments on More about the song - rambling with Rachel Fox: High roads and lowRachel Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11803852725693518924noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564859019305736550.post-1349329186659493332008-08-10T15:07:00.000+01:002008-08-10T15:07:00.000+01:00Good to have you back Rachel Fox. Your trip sounds...Good to have you back Rachel Fox. <BR/><BR/>Your trip sounds like fun. But how did we get onto the elimination of the self? <BR/><BR/>I will give it a go next time I walk down Market Street .. <BR/><BR/>xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564859019305736550.post-9486778298790912712008-08-09T22:34:00.000+01:002008-08-09T22:34:00.000+01:00Sorlil...'man alive' what a great expression! Defi...Sorlil...'man alive' what a great expression! Definitely one to bring back into circulation...and sorry, yes, I did go on a bit. I didn't write for a week...well, nothing more than my day-to-day, keep-track-of-life diary...and so I went a bit mad when I got home. I feel really odd when I don't put words together for a while (in some form or other).<BR/><BR/>Hope...yes, the Rudolph question. We quizzed her on it today and she said 'Rudolph was definitely there. He only switches his nose on at Xmas'. She has an answer for everything (and then another question...).<BR/><BR/>Colin...just existing. I may need to come to you, as guru/teacher person for training! Today we had a family trip to 'Mamma Mia' at the flicks (except for one's Beloved - he took the bat option). There was a hen party in the audience so the MM atmosphere was just as it should have been. It was even trashier than I expected (though foot-tapping in places) but Pierce Brosnan's singing...I had to take the 'just existing' route for that bit. At least that's what I think I was doing...<BR/><BR/>And Ken! Good job I know you're a joker. Ho ho.Rachel Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11803852725693518924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564859019305736550.post-25551631171138149142008-08-09T20:36:00.000+01:002008-08-09T20:36:00.000+01:00Hah! Perhaps it's more of a Freudian slip than a t...Hah! Perhaps it's more of a Freudian slip than a typo, eh? eh? :)<BR/><BR/>"Run away with me, I adore you, we'll go to a big hotel and do things that start with a 'B' ie. bite big breakfast buffets and buy bucketloads of books."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564859019305736550.post-51085016927679284202008-08-09T19:38:00.000+01:002008-08-09T19:38:00.000+01:00It's a difficult thing to explain, but let me try ...It's a difficult thing to explain, but let me try an analogy. Suppose you're walking down a street, looking at the shop windows. You may be thinking "I can't see myself in these shoes" or "I bet those tomatoes would be tasty". That's the self in the streetscape. The trick is to just walk down the street, just existing there, without thinking about the self at all. And it's not easy. It's like if I said to you, "Think about a South Sea Island but don't think about coconuts." You'll think about coconuts - we all would. There's more to it than a blog comment will allow, but that might be a starting point: just go for a walk to go for a walk.Colin Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15627539650929533832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564859019305736550.post-71883120763675004992008-08-09T16:56:00.000+01:002008-08-09T16:56:00.000+01:00Yep, there's no doubt your hometown should hire yo...Yep, there's no doubt your hometown should hire you as their P.R. person because you managed to take me on this trip as well. Thanks. [With a head cold, I could use some fun]. And you answered the question of "Where have all the mullets gone?" Thankfully they left America, sadly they found your nook of the world. :)<BR/><BR/>The more I read, the more I'm convinced that Small Girl and I would have a lot of fun together. Hey, maybe Rudolph was just on holiday and left the rest of the reindeer behind. ;)hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03306622656461205674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564859019305736550.post-64245385551028856662008-08-09T16:18:00.000+01:002008-08-09T16:18:00.000+01:00Man alive that was comprehensive, I feel like I've...Man alive that was comprehensive, I feel like I've been on holiday with you now!Marion McCreadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04657757253873577465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564859019305736550.post-83017370332817923482008-08-09T14:50:00.000+01:002008-08-09T14:50:00.000+01:00Colin - yes, family holidays once the family has g...Colin - yes, family holidays once the family has grown-up...fewer clowns, more peace...I'm trying not to look forward to the future too much! We don't normally do the crazy family holiday like this - last year we rented a place with friends over on the west coast on the Lunga estate. That was beautiful, peaceful and really quite magical (and the sun shone). I think we may have to go back to the more peaceful version again next year!<BR/><BR/>I was hoping for some advice on the self question from you... I bet you know about the wheel and all that. Any words for the wanderers?Rachel Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11803852725693518924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564859019305736550.post-73135519854016003472008-08-09T14:33:00.000+01:002008-08-09T14:33:00.000+01:00Sounds good Rachel. Better Half and I usually mana...Sounds good Rachel. Better Half and I usually manage a long weekend in the Cairngorms annually, usually renting a wee cottage with friends in the Kincraig/Feshiebridge area. It's blissfully quiet, and the walks are invigorating, full of nature and empty of self! It's total magic in winter, but you see more in summer - Rothiemurchus Estate, Norwegian cakes at Inschriach, huggable trees near the Green Lochan, the Uath Lochans walks, Scrabble and wine in the evenings.Colin Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15627539650929533832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564859019305736550.post-35458016479756313562008-08-09T14:20:00.000+01:002008-08-09T14:20:00.000+01:00Hey Ken,Yes...it's good to be back home for the sp...Hey Ken,<BR/>Yes...it's good to be back home for the space (although because of our onboard Grandma we had two rooms not just one).<BR/><BR/>And I know it was a typo but thanks, being adored is always a pleasure!<BR/>xRachel Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11803852725693518924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564859019305736550.post-87568915689556469222008-08-09T13:44:00.000+01:002008-08-09T13:44:00.000+01:00A very enjoyable post. Really captures some essen...A very enjoyable post. Really captures some essences of the 'family in a hotel' experience.<BR/><BR/>I always find it odd to end up in a little room with lots of family whereas, back at home, they might be at least spread out over a few rooms. At that point, large philosophical questions like, 'what am i doing here' sometimes pop up.<BR/><BR/>I adore you infectious book and book shop enthusiasm, you really should try bookmooch, have a browse at least.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564859019305736550.post-87629431438915653322008-08-09T09:51:00.000+01:002008-08-09T09:51:00.000+01:00Hi Dominic!Yes my man and girl went out in a canoe...Hi Dominic!<BR/>Yes my man and girl went out in a canoe on Loch Morlich too! I didn't see the chairlift...I know there is a funicular railway now (opened 2001) and I think maybe it has replaced your memories. We didn't go up in it...it was a bit cloudy most days and there wouldn't have been any views. We did see beautiful views as we drove both up to the Cairngorms and back down again though. So much heather!<BR/>xRachel Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11803852725693518924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564859019305736550.post-24655955884721920562008-08-09T09:45:00.000+01:002008-08-09T09:45:00.000+01:00You bring back great memories of family holidays i...You bring back great memories of family holidays in the Aviemore area. The highlight for us was always the chairlift to the Ptarmigan cafe. There was also a small loch where you can hire boats.<BR/>I have a (nearly 20 year old) photo of my daughter feeding one of those reindeer somewhere. It sounds like Aviemore hasn't changed much since then!Dominic Rivronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02618013365521035400noreply@blogger.com