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Post by bixaorellana on Feb 14, 2010 16:36:02 GMT
In the distance, but annoying nonetheless -- a loudspeaking announcing something for sale. I have to go outside to hear the actual words, but recognize the sing-song tone even inside: "furthermore, with this purchase, you will receive a lovely gift ...."
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Post by spindrift on Feb 14, 2010 22:03:43 GMT
My neighbour climbing up his stairs.
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Post by bixaorellana on Feb 15, 2010 0:13:17 GMT
clump clump clump?
I think what I was hearing earlier was some kind of event -- probably one of those money-raising things put on by churches or schools called "kermis". Later I could hear a raffle being announced from the same area & presumably the same speaker.
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Post by spindrift on Feb 15, 2010 9:43:34 GMT
the fan on my laptop.
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Post by paristraveler on Feb 15, 2010 15:51:14 GMT
Rachael Ray blathering on in her hoarse voice on the TV on low volume, my heater blowing warm air, and the occasional twittering from my newest companion, a beautiful little budgie that was given to me on Saturday. He has been known to memorize a song, so I am trying to teach him to say "Hey Brandy! Hey, Morgan!" to surprise the givers when they come over. Also, the "mirrr-ah-ah-ah-ah" from Brokie, my black/brown cat, who is dying with curiosity about the addition to the family.
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Post by bixaorellana on Feb 15, 2010 16:46:03 GMT
That must be the sound Brokie makes as he/she leafs through recipe books.
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Post by paristraveler on Feb 15, 2010 18:50:35 GMT
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Post by Kimby on Feb 15, 2010 20:37:57 GMT
The dripping of melted snow off the roof ticking in the downspout located off the corner of the computer room.
And the purring of the kitty that's warming her cold little toes on my lap.
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Post by rikita on Feb 17, 2010 17:03:10 GMT
music, and every now and then the sound of my bf typing.
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Post by Kimby on Feb 18, 2010 3:16:03 GMT
The Olympic Games on the kitchen TV, turned up loud enough so I can hear it in the computer room, and run out to watch the good stuff!
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Post by paristraveler on Feb 19, 2010 14:55:16 GMT
The occasional chirping and whistling of my new little buddy, and the sound of his cage being clanged when he reaches up to nip at Chico's questing paw.
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Post by rikita on Feb 19, 2010 19:21:22 GMT
the hum of computers and the clicks of mouses. (mice?)
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Post by spindrift on Feb 21, 2010 18:28:15 GMT
The cat scratching
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2010 23:52:43 GMT
Very loud thunder.
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Post by bixaorellana on Feb 22, 2010 2:58:10 GMT
Oh, Paris ~~ what a fabulous photo! We can almost see Chico's ears quivering slightly. He is one intent cat!
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Post by spindrift on Feb 22, 2010 10:21:28 GMT
footsteps on the pavement outside my kitchen window.
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Post by paristraveler on Feb 22, 2010 15:34:10 GMT
Oh, Paris ~~ what a fabulous photo! We can almost see Chico's ears quivering slightly. He is one intent cat! Thanks, bixa! Yes, the cats are endlessly fascinated by Cloud. (He was named by a little girl) I really missed a cute pic the other day when Cloud and Chico were beak to nose. My sound right now is the TV behind me on the HGTV channel, and the sound of the heater blower which gets on my last nerve.
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Post by Kimby on Feb 22, 2010 15:59:58 GMT
More Olympics - US hockey fans celebrating the win over Canada.
Torn between Olympics coverage and Any Port, I have gotten out the laptop and am multi-tasking in front of the kitchen TV. (Hate this keyboard, though.)
ptrav, we have wondered about getting a bird to entertain our cats, but worry that it would traumatize the bird too much. How is Cloud holding up under Chico's attentions? Can you bring the bird out to play without risking his life?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2010 16:16:50 GMT
Silence. It's wonderful.
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Post by spindrift on Feb 22, 2010 21:17:40 GMT
The kitchen clock ticking....
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2010 10:43:42 GMT
Fog horns up on the river
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Post by rikita on Feb 25, 2010 20:59:13 GMT
bf is clearing his throat. else it's quiet.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2010 18:33:07 GMT
The rain is pounding on the roof again, but the wind stopped howling before noon. However, the streets are still covered with broken branches.
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Post by rikita on Feb 28, 2010 19:28:43 GMT
very strong wind here. is loud.
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Post by bixaorellana on Feb 28, 2010 22:15:57 GMT
The rain is pounding on the roof again, but the wind stopped howling before noon. However, the streets are still covered with broken branches. I don't believe you. I think I need to see a picture. Rikita, is it storming there, too?
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Post by rikita on Mar 2, 2010 23:55:28 GMT
it was quite close to a storm when i posted the above. i had taken a walk a few hours earlier, and the wind was not so strong when i started, but got very strong after a while. sounded scary walking by some big flags at the gas station, they were so noisy. and i avoided walking under trees... but the storm here wasn't as bad as in france i think.
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Post by spindrift on Mar 3, 2010 13:38:42 GMT
the swimming pool filtering system, cars in the distance.... church bells....
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Post by paristraveler on Mar 3, 2010 17:39:02 GMT
I just dug out a CD of The Dallas Vocal Majority (an amazing barbershop chorus) that I haven't listened to in years and have discovered the first two songs on it are songs written by a very dear friend of mine, a God in the barbershop music world, songs that I thought I had lost forever. I am listening to it now. Oh joy. Oh, rapture.
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Post by bixaorellana on Mar 3, 2010 21:21:29 GMT
What a wonderful surprise for you, Paris ~~ enjoy!
Well, on my homefront ......... he's doing it again. When the ice cream truck comes through our neighborhood with that weird jangly music, it really rattles Ginger's cage. He leapt up from his comfy bed and ran outside, where he first barked, then started howling. As the truck's sound receded, his howling trailed off to a few grumpy barks.
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Post by paristraveler on Mar 3, 2010 21:58:43 GMT
Poor Ginger! The weird, jangly music is hurting his tender ears!
When I was flying balloons, the one, constant, 360 degree sound we heard was the mad barking of dogs, especially over suburbs. The burner has a very high-pitched sound that we can't hear, but it drives the doggies bananas.
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