Ghosts Season 1 References to the ghosts’ lives
Finally got through the first season on all the references and inferences to the ghosts’ lives, hope everyone likes the results?
Episode 1 - Who Do You Think You Are?
Fanny is Heather’s Great-Grandmother
Mary could make baskets and died in a witch trial
Kitty ate and dislikes eggs
Julian mentions his by-election victory speech from 1991- very inspiring, very long, and a few smutty jokes. This particular by-election occurred after the death of a conservative member on 20th September 1991 in which a labour member took their place. Whether it is altering that by-election to insert Julian or if it is completely unrelated all together is unknown (Take with a grain of salt, I am an Aussie who doesn’t know the intricacies of British politics)
Robin lived on the land first, but Fanny owned the house
Both Alison and Captain love gardens/garden views
When Thomas was alive, he heard a rumour that a plague girl could be heard singing in the pantry
Julian is wearing two rings: his wedding ring and presumably his Cambridge ring
Fanny was pushed out of the window by her husband George
George was having an affair with two other men
Mary could milk a cow
Episode 2 - Gorilla War
I Am The Very Model Of A Modern Major-General was written in 1879, so Captain most likely heard it when he was alive
Kitty sings The Lark in the Morning, dating back to 1778
Julian is a first from Cambridge
Once, a bear was able to see Robin
Julian references compact discs, but also seems to have some knowledge of technology
Robin references a cousin
Julian claims to have, as a lead envoy, solved the Arabian crisis in 1991 by starting a war
The plague ghosts know how to fix the old boiler, they were most likely there when it was fixed previously
Not a living thing, but Pat calls Thomas Tom in this episode and it’s adorable write that down
Julian refers to the Watney MP having sexual relations with horses (That’s right, plural)
Julian references a liberal in a sailor sauna (And he was not there to learn about boats)
Thomas most likely read Romeo and Juliet when alive
Episode 3 - Happy Death Day
Pat was killed when teaching his scouts archery, in which Keith accidentally shot him. He died calling out for someone to call his wife and driving the bus into a tree. (Self-explanatory, still horrified me)
Captain references a speech made by Winston Churchill
Robin talks about fighting with rocks and sticks and bears (recurring theme apparently)
Kitty thinks her father is dead, which may imply he didn’t die on the grounds
Kitty’s sister Eleanor told her that people made babies by pressing their ears together
Captain references The Blitz, a German bombing campaign that occurred during WW2, and the Luftwaffe, the German airforce
The east wing’s drainage was put into the house in 1894
Pat’s death day was October 27th 1984
Julian mentions extending the Bramptons in 1986, he ran it through the MP expenses
Robin has a flea in his ear and worms
Julian shot fish in a barrel once at a Party Conference in Bournemouth
Pat’s family come every year on his death day to the tree that he crashed into, which came down after the storm of 1987
Pat has a son, Daley, and a wife, Carol
His best friend Morris had his own set of keys to their house
Pat came home one Sunday from camp and found all Morris’ clothes on the floor, he and Carol had an affair
Captain mentions the Western Desert campaign and Bernard Montgomery
Thomas had probably eaten figs and drank wine
Julian has taken part in a ‘Norwegian picnic’ and ‘Himalayan Campsite’
Mary says that when you saw a swan in her town it was the devil at play
Julian is wearing a watch on his left wrist
Daley had (what I think to be) beige pants, he’s an accountant, he’s happy
Carol is busy with the bowls club, Morris is sweet but very small
Pat’s grandson is named after him, and has Pat’s legs
Episode 4 - Free Pass
Julian remarks that he was never fond of cornflakes
Thomas liked eating an egg atop a cutlet, a thin slice of meat from the leg or ribs of mutton, veal, pork or chicken
Button House is from the 15th century, 1469 to be precise
The facade is mid-16th century
Captain assumes the actors will be dressed in loincloths, oiled up, and kissing each other. I don’t know if that’s a Tim period thing or if Captain’s just seen freaky stuff
Henry VIII dined in the banqueting hall, he had swan, hog, dumplings and figs and stank out the privy (I’m dying rn)
Mary is from the Stuart era, Humphrey from Tudor, and Thomas from the Regency
Pat dislikes veggie sausages
Julian likes to bet on horses
Julian’s free pass was Samantha Fox
Both Julian and Margot had lists, Margot’s included Wolf, Cobra and John Fashanu from the 1992 show Gladiators
Thomas’ rivalry with Lord Byron is mentioned
Pat references video cassettes
Thomas believes that Lord Byron stole one of his verses
Robin asks why Toby is doing a rain dance
Julian remarks that the free pass wasn’t a joke in his marriage
Episode 5 - Moonah Ston
Fanny falls from the east wing window, and is notably dressed in grey
She’s Edwardian. This era is placed between 1901-1910, but some say it ended with the beginning of WWI in 1914. As Fanny mentioned having a ticket for the titanic, this would place her between 1910-1914
Julian met Barclay at a party fundraiser at Button House
Julian heard a funny story on a golf course involving Bruce Forsyth-Johnson, a British entertainer
Pat loves dogs so much he’s willing to get sick, bless him
Julian references The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
Fanny possibly ate turtle soup, oyster rissoles and pheasant
Captain is unsurprisingly able to shoot a gun
“Gleaming bundook op from the civvy” and “boshing jerry” is Captain just saying that the civilian is good at shooting and he’ll be out fighting Germans in no time
Mary knows how to properly prepare a pheasant
Robin had his own site on the grounds that Stonehenge apparently copied, and he remembers the ritual reading
Fanny is disgruntled by the cutlery and says they should be on the outside, which was how she was taught
Fanny also seems to have knowledge on Barclay’s family
Kitty says she’s wearing what she died in, pretty self-explanatory there
Thomas is well aware of techniques for public speaking such as dramatic pauses, but clearly wasn’t good at using them
Thomas references Saint Cuthbert
Pat references Betemax
Julian is aware of Barclay’s poker ability and his bank account in Fiji
Robin’s connection with the moon is rooted in it being the only thing that’s been around as long as he has
Captain mentions light pollution, which only began getting addressed in the 1950s, though he could’ve learnt about it earlier or later
Episode 6 - Getting Out
Robin liked eating cooked meat
Julian likes fondue
The house was worth a thousand pounds in Fanny’s era
Julian has committed fraud to get money
The plague ghosts have had falling outs before, but they’ve never lasted longer than 20-25 years
Pat describes having music on the go, unaware that it already exists
Fanny hid an Arabic jewel in a box under a floorboard, it was given to her husband by Queen Empress Alexandra. He pawned it.
Captain has ear hair
Captain’s limbs creak, it is a joke of course, but canonical so my hands are tied
Kitty likes to talk about balls and eligible men
Robin has seen many people come and go from the house
The plague ghost skeletal remains are under the house
Captain was aware of the bodies in the basement
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Unit 07: Nature Interpretation through Musi
Hi Everyone,
I am sure like a lot of you, I really enjoy music and it is a part of my daily life. I have music playing all the time; when I am driving, working out, studying, or cleaning.
I have never given much thought to acknowledging where music is in nature. The music of nature and the nature of music article made an interesting point that people that live in urban settings do not hear the “soundscape” of nature (Gray et al., 2001). I believe this to be very relatable as I live in Brampton…. In past blog posts, I have talked about my adventures traveling and summers at the cottage. During these times I was more in tune with the “soundscape” around me. When I am in tropical places, I enjoy the rhythm of the waves breaking, the birds chirping and at night, the frogs would croak so in sync. It would also be calming to hear the rainfall at times. Similar sounds would be heard at the cottage. The birds chirping, the waves breaking on the shore after the boats pass, the frogs at night, or the crackle of the campfire. As mentioned in the music of nature and the nature of music article examining the voice of a single creature out of context does not have a purpose (Gray et al., 2001). It is important to examine and study the soundscape together and not piece by piece. The article described it as an orchestra, which I really like (Gray et al., 2001). You could also put it this way, you would listen to the drums, then the guitar, and then the vocals all separately. When pulling it apart like that the sounds lose their purpose but when played all together can make something beautiful.
I find nature in music very often. Have you ever heard a song start off with waves crashing and birds chirping? Or songs that describe the nice weather, palm trees, and beach? I think it is easier to find nature in music because there is so much music. Also, as mentioned in the textbook, music reaches a greater number of people (Beck et al., 2018). This means individuals that live in urban areas or areas that lack a natural soundscape (Gray et al., 2001) can appreciate nature found in music.
A song that immediately takes me back to a natural landscape would be American Pie by Don McLean. It reminds me of late nights at the cottage sitting by the campfire with my family. It has become a tradition to play this song at least once by the campfire. When I hear this song in a different context it brings back memories of my family and me sitting by the campfire.
I really enjoyed sharing this week.
I look forward to reading your blog posts!
Makayla
Beck, L, Cable, Ted T., Knudson, D. M. (2018). Interpreting Natural & Cultural Heritage. Sagamore-Venture Publishing. 2018
Gray, P. M., Krause, B., Atema, J., Payne, R., Krumhansl, C., & Baptista, L. (2001). The Music of Nature and the Nature of Music. Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science), 291(5501), 52–54. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.10.1126/SCIENCE.1056960
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Culinary Adventure: Exploring Regional Variations of Chicken Pakora
Are you now ready to sate your appetite and indulge in a gustatory trip no separate from it? My friend and I will take you along our culinary journey through the world of chicken pakora. We will explore regional identities and understand how you can't stop craving what you just had.
Northern Chicken Pakora
Firstly we will talk about the north of India where the majority of the people there enjoy chicken pakora snack. It's here where you bite a steaming, chunk-filled, and chewy chicken prepared at a spicy blend of ginger, garlic, and garam masala, and dipped in chickpea flour batter and deep fried till golden. Along with the rich flavor it comes with sweet and tangy chutneys, this dish is simply sensational.
Southern Sensations
Next, as we head towards the south, chicken pakora is slowly getting a slightly different taste type from it. The yogurt marinade blended with spices such as coriander and cumin adds a lot to the taste of chicken in the southern part of India. This brings a very unique tanginess to the chicken. Another flour ingredient may be rice flour for some crunch, and so these batter nuances combine to give a texture that is rather crispy and light. As a chickpea-based fried dish gently seasoned with curry power and paired with coconut chutney or spicy dipping sauces, southern fried chicken pakora is a real culinary treat.
Chicken Pakora from Across the World
But then, our ‘gastronomic adventures’ aren’t over… No way. Pakoras are the crash chicken – whether a spice or a sauce – each country adds to the dish in its way and makes it even more appealing to the taste-buds. In Southeast Asia, it could be chicken pakora accompanied with sour and sweet dips side while Middle East is probably lemon tahini or garlic sauce as an accompaniment. No matter where you go, one thing remains constant: the completely enticing chicken pakora.
Chicken pakora is a famous snack that you should not hesitate to enjoy again and again with family and friends. You can visit Punjabi Meat Shop in Brampton for Chicken Pakora, Butter Chicken, Chicken Biryani, and other tasty dishes..
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