The Light Bulb went on and there was Music

Happy Monday, Plonkers.

Pinterest and I were visiting over the weekend, and I found some cool ideas for Teacher's Gifts for my kids.  The one I want to use is a screw-in light bulb with M & M's inside and a wee note that says "Thanx for helping to make my future bright".  I think its adorable, but I have a dilemma....


How the fek do I get the middle mechanism out of the bulb and open the back of the light bulb to get the sweeties inside?  


So, I went on The Google this morning to ask the question and find out what to do. Seems it's quite involved and is a 10 Step Process and it could be dangerous if I break some of those teeny weeny glass bits inside.  

Look, I don't think the teacher will be breaking the glass in case of emergency and eating the M & M's, but you never know.  I really don't want him to get glass shards stuck in his throat and bleed out and choke to death.  You know he has been instrumental in my child's education and development.  I'd rather avoid a bloody manslaughter case on my CV thank you very much.

So, any ideas how I can remove my finger prints from a light bulb and write on a piece of cardboard without leaving any traces of DNA?

Today is also Music Monday over at Xmas Dolly and I'm sharing some of my new playlist toons for your pleasure.  Enjoy xxx


 

 


I kinda slipped this one in for Megan who is learning to beatbox from YouTube and its pretty good. Nothing like these guys but she'll appreciate this one.

I Swear it was Friday about 2 Minutes Ago?!

And Monday rolls around again...sneaky wee bastard!

That means its time to play some music and rock the house. 

Speaking of rocking music, I got gifted tickets to a show called Rock Royalty at The Barnyard Theater at Emperors Palace.  An extremely talented bunch of singers and musicians blasted the speakers with AC/DC, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison and Led Zepplin and even Tina Turner.  They had us all rocking in our seats.  My daughters were on their chairs pounding the air and playing air guitar.  It was a great family outing with a LOT of whoohooing and wiggling our bums.

A kick-arse show for Rock Lovers!  Go get your tickets and rock on! \m/

You WILL be up dancing and rockin' out.


and now back to the Theme which actually is BIG BAND here is Robbie Williams,  performing his big band swing stuff 

 

This is a South African Swing/Jazz Band called The Swingsetters. I discovered them over a year ago. They are a Cape Town band. Give them a listen 



Now hop on over to Xmas Dolly, sign up and share yer Big Band Toon.  Enjoy the rest of your Monday, Plonkers!

xxx

 

Monday Music....Is that still a "Thing"?

Happy Monday, Plonkers!

Today when I was running on the treadmill, this song came on VH1 and I hadn't heard it for YONKS!

I thought I'd share it with you.  Only the bloggers that grew up in the 80s will remember this one.

Remember to link up over at Xmas Dolly and share your Toonz

 

 then I got completely distracted by all the old 80s recommended links on the right.

 

Inspirational Monday Music

Happy Monday Everyone. Today's Monday Music Moves Me these over at Xmas Dolly is Inspirational Music. Here are a few of my inspirational songs.

Monday Mother's Day Music

It was Mother's Day Yesterday. 

Happy Birthday to all the beautiful and brilliant mothers out there.  It's the best JOB in the world

Today's Monday Music Moves Me theme over at Xmas Dolly is Mother's Day and I chose this is a beautiful song by Garth Brooks, who he performed it so well on the Ellen Show

Enjoy

 

Monday Music Moves Me

It's been quite a while since I've participated in one of Xmas Dolly's Monday Music Moves Me.  Its nice to be back, my friend. 

Today's I'm swingin in with some good old fashioned blues and soul. 

Lets start with Rory Gallagher was a brilliant Irish-born rock and blues guitarist with the Taste band in the 60s and then solo 70s and 80s.  He was known for his non-stop touring and endless energy on stage. 

This bloke's fear of flying eventually made him use strong sedatives and alcohol to cope.  His liver gave in eventually and after his liver transplant he just never pulled through ...amazing riffs!



John Lee Hooker was an American blues singer, songwriter and guitarist. He was born in Mississippi and he developed his own driving-rhythm boogie woogie style distinct from the 1930s–1940s.  Love his stuff



The Queen of Soul.  I adore everything about this woman!



Have a blues post without including Robert Johnson?  It just wouldn't be right.  This Delta Blues musician allegedly sold his soul to the devil at The Crossrods in Mississippi in exchange for guitar playing powers.




and some blues harmonica

Happy 200!

This week is Xmas Dolly's 200th week of Monday Music Moves Me.  It's a Grand Celebration and this week's theme is songs that describes you, as well as a few foot-tapping celebration songs.

Go link up and share you music.  If you don't want to link up, pop on over to the lovely Xmas Dolly, say hello to my friend and congratulate her on her long-standing 200th week of an awesome bloghop linky.  She is a super special lady with a heart of gold.

Lets get to it.

A Fantastic Celebration song

 

 

Here's a song that describes me - Offend in Every Way - and of course its by The White Stripes. Always gotta slip Jack White in there somewhere

 

Here's another song that describes me very well....rambling as I usually do. My lips don't stop flapping

- just ask my poor hubby

Monday Music Moves Me

 

This week's Monday Music Moves Me theme over at Xmas Dolly is a freebie, when means we can share anything we want! 

I always love this because it doesn't restrict me at all. 

Here are my selections this week: 

These guys are awesome



 The South African version version



Jack White - Blunderbuss



Jason Mraz




 Taxi Violence - Love Sick Rock 'n Roll



Remember to come back for Caption my Photo Competition tomorrow.  Another great prize to be won.

Southern Rock

This week's Monday Music Moves Me theme is Southern Rock over at Xmas Dolly. 

Head on over there, link up and share your best Southern Rock Tunes. There are so many, but here are a few of my favourites.


 

 With Jimmy Page!

 

South African Bands

Today's Monday Music Moves Me over at Xmas Dolly.

Go Link up!

Featuring some South African music today.

 


 
 

Can't have a Monday Music without Jack White

Monday Music Spotlight Dancer

Today I'm honoured to be Xmas Dolly's Spotlight Dancer for Monday Music Moves Me.

This week's theme is Women of the 60s, 70s or 80s.  I choose all three.  

Women Singers of the 60's Laurel Lee

 Laurel Lee

 

 Sandie Shaw

 

 Dusty Springfield

 

 Women Singers of the 70s 

 Diana Ross




   Lynn Anderson


 

Suzi Quattro



Ladies of the 80's 

 The Bangles




   Pat Bentar



Sinead O'Connor

Monday Music

Monday Music Moves Me over at Xmas Dolly.  Go link up.  Today's theme is a freebie this week and so I wanted to share an awesome Jack White concert with you.  

The Dead Weather is Jack Whites's band with Alison Hosshart, Dean Fertita and Jack Lawrence.  He's behind the drums.

I'm sure you'll agree with me that he's pretty hot behind a drum kit.

Get your feet tapping.


 

Happy Monday Plonkers!

Looooooooooooove this Pharrell Williams' song at the moment

Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
Clap along if you know what happiness is to you.

 





A very young Aretha



My favourite Aretha song

So, This Irishman walks out of a bar....no, it CAN happen!

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Its been a few weeks since I shared some music with y'all, so I thought I would share a few "obscure" bands and music choices with you this week.  I've never really been one to stick 100% to the weekly theme and, yet again, I'm breaking the rules.  Coz that's how I roll, Plonkers

Sorry Xmas Dolly, please forgive me.  I am still linking up.


The Cannabinoids



Drenge



Protomartyr



The Coathangers



The Wytches



Whores. (with a full stop)

 

Monday Funk

This week is a Freebie over at Xmas Dolly, which means I get to share anything I please!

Enjoy the brilliant bass line, Pretty Plonkers


 

Monday Music Rocks My Face Off

Happy Monday everyone!

Its a wet day here in Johannesburg and the e-tolls go-slows on the highway are in full swing.  Anyone who planned to get to the office early today....sorry for you!

Today I'm gonna feature a bunch of awesome South African bands so head on over to Xmas Dolly for these week's Monday Music Moves Me Freebie, link up and share your Toonz.

Listen up...

Gangs of Ballet


Zebra and Giraffe


Seven Side Story


MuzArt




BlackByrd

 

Flash Republic



have a kick arse day!

Monday Music Jollifications

 

2 More Sleepies and its Christmas.

For Christmas Eve our wee family are going to visit the Lombardi Lions. We'll get to play with the baby lions and take some pictures with them.  It's gonna be a fun and different Christmas Eve.

On Christmas Day, we're going out for lunch this year. Someone else is cooking, someone else is doing the dishes and someone else is cleaning up.  Doesn't get fekking better than that.

We're off to Kenjara Lodge in The Cradle of Humankind, in the bush, for a traditional Christmas Lunch and perhaps a bit of a swim in their rock pool.

Boxing Day will be spent with My Boerewors' family, more food, more jollifications and more prezzies.

So back to the Music... here are some Classics. 

Have a wonderful and happy Christmas no matter what you do, Plonkers.  Love to each and every one of you.  Mwah! Mwah! 

This one is for My Gran, who loved Perry Como...



 Some Christmas Sonny and Cher

 

 Some Mean Girls



 Scary Snowman

 



 The Choir Boys

 

Monday Music Moves Me - Chirstmas Month

Happy Monday and another week starts....and another month - The Christmas Month.

Have you got your Christmas decorations up yet?

Some of you may remember this one. This is a Christmas Vlog I did last year for Christmas

They don't call me daft for nothin'

Now pop over to Xmas Dolly, link up and share you favourite Christmas toonz.

   

You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it Pink

So Last week I cocked up Monday Music Moves Me by jumping ahead a week and overtaking myself. I'm a Plonker I know... forgive me Xmas Dolly.

Go visit her wesite and link up, Lovelies.

   

 Go to last week's post Pink Outside the Box and you'll see my picks... But here is a couple more...

 



 Bathroom Concert Series on Ellen

 




Don't forget to Go Nominate my blog for Best Mummy Blogger (click on the top right hand button on my side bar).

Pink Outside The Box

Happy Monday everyone!

Today I am honoured to be the gorgeous Xmas Dolly's Spotlight Dancer, which means I get to choose the theme. We've had so many brilliant themes over the years, and I wanted to choose something that hasn't been done already.

With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month and it being a cause close to my heart, I thought I'd stick to a "Pink" theme.

 
Celebrate with me, Pretty Pink Plonkers.

AC/DC's Sink the Pink

 

Pink Peg Slacks by Eddie Cochran




Lilly The Pink by The Irish Rovers



A Pink Dream by The Cure

 

Pink Ego Box by Muse



and of course Mr Mouth himself....Steven Tyler Moore from Aeropink

   

Come Back tomorrow for Caption my Photo Competition