Obviously I Can’t Sing And Hold A Video Camera Steady At The Same Time, But I’ll Work On That!
Mysteries | Posted by Jannie on 18 February 2010 @ 6:43 AM 40 Comments
Just a little song snippet from last summer at Mom & Dad’s cottage up there in Canada land. Still don’t know the horse’s name, but by any name he’d still be as wild and sweet. Let’s call him Bon Jovi! Wouldn’t mind being there at the cottage today, except it would be a tad chillier, like possibly -40. Actually, Mom says it’s been warm — just below freezing lately! She’s about ready to break out her bikini. And toss a smelt on the barbie.
How ’bout you! What would you be doing if summer magically appeared?
On 18 February 2010 at 8:23 am Glenn Buttkus said,
bb, I saw the comment you left over on Lane Savant’s site; cool comments kid. We here in the Northwest are
getting low 30’s in the mornings, but high 50’s and
sunshine during the afternoons. Considering the severity of the winter over the rest of the country, including Texas, we almost feel guilty with our El Nino luck; not.
Plants are sprouting everywhere, trees are budding, and they will all be sad when the temps dip later this month or in March. Will daddy Jim be able to accompany the Miss Jannie and missy Kelly trip to Canada the next time. Do he dig the folk’s cabing and farm as much as the ladies? How’s the weather at Lance’s house? Isn’t it a hoot that they have to haul snow in trucks to pour on the slopes in Vancouver for the Olympics. Might just hold them in Sante Fe next time. Summer means road trips for Melva and I; lots of them since it will be the first summer of my retirement.
On 18 February 2010 at 8:27 am Glenn Buttkus said,
Gee Whilakeers, I made it first once more. Pays to be up early here in Funsterville. Looking at my prior comment is a grin, cuz I am missing questions marks, and would like to know what the heck a “cabing” is. Thanks in advance, Jannie, for your visits to my site, and your terrific off the wall, often ribald, and always funny comments.
On 18 February 2010 at 10:05 am Lynn said,
I believe that Bon Jovi liked your singing!
If summer magically appeared, I’d be sitting beside the river at my sis’s place in NC.
On 18 February 2010 at 10:17 am Jewel/Pink Ink said,
Lovely singing Jannie.
If summer magically appeared, I would be reading a good escapist book.
On 18 February 2010 at 11:03 am Talon said,
lol! Loved it. I think Bon Jovi is a good horse name!
If summer were to magically appear? Hmmm…first you’d have to peel me off the floor because I’d be in a dead faint and then I’d make a bee-line for the garden and would have to try to avoid being trampled by all the animals trying to get out there first
On 18 February 2010 at 11:37 am Jannie said,
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Whee-haw!!
Glenn!! You must be healthy wealthy and wise to rise so early. I hope your buds do not get nipped in the bud shouldst a cold snap arrive. We do plan on taking a family vacation all 3 of us this summer, to where, I have no idea, but someplace coastal, and not postal.
Lynn!! And I’d like to join you in that respite, if your sister wouldn’t mind me inviting myself for a drink and a chat!
Jewel!! Thank you. Maybe you could escape into a book right now and imagine you’re in summer!
Who would you be reading?
Talon!! He looked like a rock-n-roll horse to me! LOL on your “what would you do…” response! And hey, summer will be here before you know it! And I’m thinking you’ll have lots of sun this time, unlike 2009.
On 18 February 2010 at 11:45 am jingle said,
http://jingleyanqiu.wordpress.com/2010/02/18/the-spot-light-award-and-more/
awesome song,
an award 4 u,
be quick,
pick your favorite!
On 18 February 2010 at 11:46 am jingle said,
Handsome horse,
Beautiful tune!
On 18 February 2010 at 11:48 am J.D. Meier said,
That’s cool how the horse comes to you when you sing … true animal magnetism in action.
A Horse with No Name is one of my favorite songs … it’s got a haunting ambiance.
On 18 February 2010 at 12:09 pm Dot said,
Lying in the grass looking up at the sky.
On 18 February 2010 at 1:00 pm vered | blogger for hire said,
Lovely!
If summer magically appeared I would be hosting a big al fresco dinner for a bunch of friends.
On 18 February 2010 at 1:28 pm jingle said,
wow,
how to write a poem….
first one:
start with
I want to love my family,
I want to feel loved,
I want to make some breakthrough in poetry,
I want to collect words that rhythm,
I want to make 7 new friends each week,
which means commenting for 3 new blogs each day,
I want to breathe fresh air,
I want to feel good….
2nd one:
Because of u, I smiled,
Because of u, I eat more today,
Because of u, I walk like dancing,
Because of u, I talk like singing,
Because of u, I write like water fall,
….
3rd one to try:
I appreciate spring time because it is warmer,
I appreciate spring time because it reminds me of nature full of life,
I appreciate spring time because it teaches me rebirth of everything,
I appreciate spring time because it shows me hope in the new beginning….
wow…
i am bad.
U can write easy ones like these first…
Good luck!
U R smart girl.
Due to our Texas tie, u can take two of those awards from me,
please not mention it in my blog.
or follow the winner, u r sure getting a few from them, some of the nominees have 2 or 3 friends only…
On 18 February 2010 at 1:40 pm Jannie said,
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… la la la la la la la la la la la la. La!
Jingle, Jingle!! So nice so nice, you commented twice.:) I am totally in awe of all the award linking you do over there. THANK YOU!!!! You are so going to be a famous blogger, whether you want to or not. You love and light shines. It is a great tune isn’t it!? I absolutely adore AMERICA, as do so many others.
J.D. I hadn’t thought of it that way, the horse coming towards my singing! He is a very friendly horse, Bon Jovi is, except he bit my sister’s boyfriend (well then boyfriend) on the belly. That was not such a nice move.
Dot!! obviously you all have no fire ants in DC. — Just 4 feet of snow. As you may remember, my lying in the grass sky-gazing did not go so great one day last later summer.
Vered!! Would I be invited if I were in your neck of the woods?? And would you mind if I pinched one of your roses to take with me when I left??
Jingle!! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, how lovely!! You inspire me. I inspire you? Have you not been eating well? I have been but I think I’m losing weight lately. I just LOVE spring too! One day I might travel the globe from continent to continent, timing it just so I’m always in spring there. I promise I’ll just take one award! well, maybe 1.5?
toodle-ooes
xoox
On 18 February 2010 at 1:44 pm Lance said,
Jannie!!
You are singing AND video taping!! That takes special skill!! You are good! No. Change that. You, Ms. Jannie…are GREAT!!!
I had a pony growing up….and I don’t remember his name.
On 18 February 2010 at 2:17 pm karyn and barkaly said,
I’d be sad if summer just appeared. I personally like spring, and thunderstorms.
On 18 February 2010 at 2:28 pm Dot said,
PS – I can’t comment on the video because I can’t view videos at work. I’ll try to remember to look at it tonight.
On 18 February 2010 at 2:50 pm Laura Hegfield said,
I would be relaxed, getting out of the house more (like in a chair in the yard would work fine), not worried about school stuff (for my kids), warmer (although I can’t complain too much it actually reached 45 today which is unheard of in NH in the middle of Feb)…I would NOT be wearing wool socks, but barefoot…and my kids would be home all day every day… I love those relaxed summer days with my girls!
On 18 February 2010 at 2:59 pm Sami - Life, Laughs & Lemmings said,
I’m no horse whisperer but Bon Jovie obviously liked your song because he walked towards you. Or maybe it was because he saw a tasty piece of grass. Either way, he’s now a star!
Summer doesn’t have to magically appear where I am because it’s here baby! Our predominant summer activity; wine/beer by our pool. Yep, it’s a hard life.
On 18 February 2010 at 4:02 pm Hilary said,
Hi Jannie .. what a great little snippet – singing along as you video and the little chap comes up to say ‘hi’! Doesn’t it look beautiful .. and oh to have summer here – but first I’ll have spring.
We had cruel clouds here today – but at least no snow .. lots of nasty heavy rain, that I managed to avoid I’m pleased to say!
Longing to see the little green buds burst through, blossom appear, leaves sprout, more blossom, bulbs in profusion .. then we can think about summer .. enjoy each little piece as it comes along, gently does it – enjoy each day ..
On 18 February 2010 at 5:45 pm Jannie said,
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hee-haw!!
Lance!! And it’s not as easy to take video and sing at the same time as one would think, especially with my whole trick knee thing going on. REALLY?? You had a pony? My brother pat had a pony called Kim. Ornery little fellow. And the pony was too. Just kidding! Just kidding. Pat was great. And Kim was ornery. Cute tho.
Karyn!! Totally agree. Spring is not to be missed. all that greening going on, buds, birds, bees… Beer. Happiness. Wish it were always spring.
Dot!! Do they have you all locked out of those porn sites?
Laura!! I love those relaxed summer days off school too, those lazy hazy crazy days of summer. I love being in the cool water in Texas summer — lakes, pools, rivers. You name it. 45 degrees today? Wow, what’s going on ??
Sami!! You know, after I posted this I thought to myself I had not made a special note for you Southern hemisphere buddies who are in the dead of summer now. Did I ever tell you i have a friend in Mooroka? And one in Kenmore? QLD, of course! Yep! Two gals my age I’ve been penpals with since 1994, and we’ve not yet met!
Hilary!! Are you up past your bedtime tonight?? Yes you must be. I sure hope you are well. When do you think you’ll be getting your first buds and bulbs up? Soon,I imagine! I see some trees budding here now (but you don’t need to know that perhaps. Forget that last bit.) How ’bout those Olympics!? Gently every day, yes. enjoy each and every one.
On 18 February 2010 at 6:20 pm kingofnewyorkhacks said,
Awesome !! I finally have a horse to think of to go with that tune !! You rock Jannie !!
On 18 February 2010 at 6:49 pm Dot said,
Yes, of course they have us locked out of porn sites. That’s a cute video, nice singing — the horse obviously likes the singing from his demeanor and coming to you.
On 18 February 2010 at 7:29 pm shakira said,
Just over here from Jingle.
I am so excited to meet s songwriter.
I shall be coming here more often.
Love your positive attitude
and Southern LOVE.
I love the way you photos are so compact.
Very artistic indeed.
hugs
shakira
On 18 February 2010 at 10:19 pm Jeanne said,
Jannie,
I love hearing you sing any way I can get it! YouTube, CD… doesn’t matter to me. Now, I don’t know if you know this about me or not but if I hear a song and can’t remember who originally sang it, it drives me crazy.
So, I haven’t even finished reading your post yet but scrolled down here to let you know that I Googled “Horse With No Name” and landed straight on an audio clip by America.
Scrolling back up now to see the rest of your post. To be continued…
OK. If it were summer now, I’d likely be indoors with the shades drawn and the fans running. With my heat intolerance, one thing you will not hear me do is complain about winter. It’s 28 Fahrenheit now (darn toasty). While my fibromyalgia and Reynaud’s might not like cold weather, I prefer to stay conscious. (In the summertime, staying conscious can be quite a feat)! Fainting becomes downright commonplace with the heat. Let’s just say I’d never make it in Texas.
OK. If it was a NICE summer day (defined by me as 70 and sunny but with enough cloud cover that I don’t get sunburned through my 50 SPF sunblock and very fair skin), then I would probably be out canoeing with my family.
My dear husband does all of the paddling because my arms haven’t been able to do that in years (thank you again, fibro). So, I am grateful that he paddles so nicely.
Actually, let me correct that. This past summer, our resident “sweet blossom” joined him paddling and proved herself an accomplished paddler! He said her “power to weight ratio” is awesome. That’s a fancy way of saying she is light but very strong. He was amazed at just how well she did.
So, there you go. A perfect summer day… out in the Old Town cedar canoe.
Jeanne
On 18 February 2010 at 10:37 pm Momisodes said,
Okay, so the footage was a bit shaky, but your singing totally made up for it. LOVE your voice!
And it totally got warm-ish today. It was near 40F. I even went outside with just a long sleeve shirt and a scarf!
On 18 February 2010 at 11:21 pm Chris Edgar said,
I was so glad the first time I heard that song, because I live right next to the desert and now I know it’s available to help me any time I happen to forget my name.
On 18 February 2010 at 11:32 pm Caity said,
I love your voice, Jannie! It always makes me smile. Pretty horse, too!
It if was magically summer, I would probably be sad because I look bad in a bathing suit. HOWEVER, I would quickly get over it because I love the summer and the warm weather.
On 19 February 2010 at 12:56 am Davina said,
Well… your voice obviously wasn’t… ahem, hoarse… heh, heh. I love the sound of your voice Jannie. And seeing that horse makes me want to jump on and go for a ride.
On 19 February 2010 at 1:46 am SnaggleTooth said,
hmm… America. I once sang that on local tv at a talent show with a friend on guitars. Had someone at home video tape it- They didn’t listen I wanted SP speed, put it on EP, now can’t play it with out sounding like Alvin n the chipmunks! uneditable-
Nice horse. Let’s call him Noname.
” The ocean is a desert with its life underground n the perfect disguise above. Under the cities lies a heart made of ground but the humans will give it no love…”
(That’s my fave part)
Suddenly Summer- Quick! turn OFF the heat! Take off 1-2 layers of clothes until down to one! Ice cream…
On 19 February 2010 at 1:56 am cinderkeys said,
If it were summer right now? I’d have to come up with quick ways to cool down the house. Maybe it’s better that there still time left.
On 19 February 2010 at 7:38 am Tess The Bold Life said,
Jannie,
Love your voice…you are so fun but I guess all funny people are or they wouldn’t be funny right?
We have summer weather in AZ 78 yesterday. But I’m in Chicago and it’s hopefully going to be at least 35. I’m meeting my grandkids today…and my oldest daughter…they all have a few days off for fun. Woohoo!
On 19 February 2010 at 8:25 am Megan "JoyGirl!" Bord said,
I love that you filed this under “Mysteries.” What else is filed under that tab?!!
Great singing, and the horse obviously thought so, as he (she?) came walking toward you.
And gosh, if it magically became summer today (how about tomorrow – I need to time to prepare: shave my legs, faux-tan my face, etc.), I’d grab the first warm body I could find, a blanket, and head to a grassy hill to do some cloud-gazing for awhile.
Have a fantastic Friday!
On 19 February 2010 at 9:01 am jan said,
hello lovely jannie,
i keep hoping for summer to show up here in Fl. plenty of palms a swishing and rolling waves, no warmth though. brrr….once it starts cookin i will definitely be at the beach as much as i can. thank god i don’t burn, just turn golden brown like a well turned marshmallow….i am walking a lot so i don’t actually loook like a marshmallow once i get into my bathing suit! hugs…
On 19 February 2010 at 10:01 am Nadia - Happy Lotus said,
Hi Jannie,
I think Bon Jovi liked you and your music since he came toward you. You are like Dr. Doolittle. You can talk to the animals in your own way!
And as for weather, summertime mode is a way of life! Woo hoo!
On 19 February 2010 at 10:24 am Jannie said,
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Wow — look at all these amazing comments, thanks peeps for popping by.
KING!! My one and only, no — make that the UNIVERSE’s one and only King Of New York Hacks! Hi sweetie, always a joy to see you here. Yep, that’s THE horse they were singing about. I knew it when he walked my way!!
Thanks Dot!! I do feel confident with my singing now, even when I recorded that CD I felt I was still learning But hey, hard to start somewhere. The next 12 recordings will be so much better!
Shakira!! What a privilege to have you not only visit, but to leave such a lovely comment. Thank you so much!! I have not known Jingle for too long, but she is a shining person. Well, I’m not a “famous” songwriter, but I do love singing and such, and shall be singing and writing songs until the Lord calls me home. And I imagine I’ll keep on keeping on in heaven!!
Hugs to YOU too.
Jeanne! Jeanne! Jeanne!! Jeanne!!! Jeanne!!!! Whoo-hoo. I was going over our summer videos with Kelly the other day and she said “MOM! I love your singing in that one, put it on your blog.” So I did.
Okay, here’s one for ya… Who ORIGINALLY sang (and wrote) the song people associate with Tim Buckley -”Aleleuia” – Assuming you even know the tune. And sorry , I never could spell alleleuya, sorry. Total mental block. Oh, your idea of summer weather is mine to a tee!!! Maybe 73 degrees for me. Sweet — Kelly’s got that “power to weight” ratio goign on too. Totally!! She got her back handspring on trampoline 2 weeks again, and on the mat this past one. Whoo-hooo. Will video that, for sure!! Did you knew there is a place somewhere called Tippy Canoe? I kid the not!!
Momisodes!! Yes, videotaping is a skill I will for sure work on, no place but getting better to go with that! Love the vision of you in long-sleeve shirt and scarf!! Glad you got to enjoy a pleasant day.
Chris!! Do you have a steel plate in your skull too? I know mine makes me forget my name sometimes when the microwave is turned on. Remember that from Christmas Vacation? Randy Quaid said that. In fact, I think the exact quote was something like “Every time she fires up the microwave I pee my pants and forget my name.” (But he said the other p-word for pee.)
Caity!! Well, thanks so much! As I was saying to Dot above, my singing is so much better now than when I recorded my first songs. Whoo-hoo!! And of course, YOUR singing voice is so freaking freaking awesomely wonderful. Bathing suit- schmathing suit — I wear a full-body one now. Not! I rejoice in my body and all the wonder of it.
Davina!! Thanks, I sings a lot better now that I used to. It’s been a long road for me, but I THINK I CAN SING NOW!!!! Whoo-hoo!!!!! Ahhh, yes, you and your love of horse riding. That’s something I never did pick up , but love admiring others do from afar.
Sweeties, I must run away now. But I’ll be back. I must meet Jim at The 360 Bridge in 25 minutes!! This bridge…. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:PennybackerBridge.jpg
xoxoxox
On 19 February 2010 at 12:18 pm sheila said,
I think he was following your voice!
On 19 February 2010 at 3:23 pm Jeanne said,
Jannie,
Back handspring??? I want video, please!
Jeanne
On 20 February 2010 at 7:37 am Jannie said,
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whoo-hoo! :0
Sweet Snaggle!! Your comment has waited in limbo here. But I haz returned. How wonderful you have that performance on tape. I’m sure that these days they can slow it down with the technology available. I’d LOVE to see and hear it someday. It always has been one of my favorite songs, and America one of my favorite bands, as they must be for you to have played and sang that song. Yes, that line you quote is my favorite one in the song too! That poetry is so profound, and I just love the melody of course.
Cinderkeys!! Does your A/C/not work well?? Yes, better indeed time is still left, and as the others say, we’d miss spring if summer came fast upon us.
Tess!! You are funny too. Hope you are having fun in Chicago! I would love to experience the windy city myself some day!
Megan!! What’s filed in mysteries, is actually a mystery.
No seriously, unexplained things. It’s one of the categories down in my sidebar, so you can click on it and see all the mysteries of my life. I shaved my legs the other day for the first time in, whoops I better leave that TMI outta this. 
Nothing like cloud-gazing for sure! In Texas I do it on an extra extra big blanket and keep watching if fire ants are paying me a visit.
Jan!! If you can’t find summer in Florida this time of year, I guess you’ll have to zip over to Hawaii for your sun? Ahhh, actually that Florida surf and sand sounds just delightful no matter the temperature. So lucky your skin does not burn. Sounds like you will be there a while?? Missing Michigan yet??
Nadia!! I take with the animals. I walk with the animals. la, la,l , la, la, la, la, la… I’m a bit of a pied piper with my songs — mice, gophers, snakes, snails, puppy dogs with tails — they all flock to me.
Sheila!! I think so!
Jeanne!!! You KNOW it!!! I’ll probably have that up in the next week or so!
xoxoxoxoxo
On 20 February 2010 at 10:17 pm alohamorakat said,
Jannie,
I like the song and you did a really nice job singing it.
I like the way you sang it better than America, actually.
I saw that Kelly is doing handsprings and you’ll be posting video of it soon? That sounds fun! I look forward to seeing it.
KK
On 21 February 2010 at 4:56 pm Jannie said,
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Thanks,Alohamorakat. You are too kind!! I am blushing.
Yes!!! I plan on taking some video of Kelly at her gymnastics class this week, and will be posting it ummn, sometime in the next coupla weeks! She does a back handspring now on the mat — whoo-hoo!!!!
xoxoxo