poppy

There are 27 figures of speech in this picture. How many can we guess?

such a merry, happy little band here. I'm actually looking for an investment opportunity and this just may fit the bill.' 'Do you have an interest in cats, Mr...errr?' asked Rosie. 'Gimmick, Fred,' he said, holding out his hand. 'I'd like to have a meeting with you next month after I've looked into things more.' 'I'm afraid Rosie and I will be away in Japan next month,' I said, 'perhaps some other time?' Rosie gave me a wide-eyed, what the hell are you talking about, kind of look. 'I'm afraid it's next month or not at all,' said Fred, 'I've got other ...

Fire It Up ~ Modest Mouse

food

Egyptian Mau, a Sphinx, a Sokoke and a Peterbald. I like to collect rare breeds.' 'Never heard of them. Who's going to look after them when you desert them so thoughtlessly? I imagine it'll be very stressful for them. If you're going to own cats, you really must be responsible and put their needs first, you know.' 'Well, I thought I could leave them with you Johnny. After all, you're obviously an expert in all things feline and they couldn't be in better hands.' 'Impossible! Absolutely out of the question! Can you imagine the ...

Give A Little Bit ~ Supertramp

cork

Hi Vilandra and a big welcome

Hi Yassine and a big welcome 😊

just go and get Johnny and tell him the news!' Next minute, Rosie comes rushing in, grabs me by the hands and twirls me round in a mad dance. 'You'll never guess, Johnny! I've just won a trip for two to Japan. It's a guided tour of all the best cat cafes, free travel and free accommodation. I can't believe it!' 'How ... what ... when ...

balls

Always In My Dreams ~ Joan Armatrading

The last of the team, very sad to read this. One of my absolute favourite series.

The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of ~ Carly Simon

about HER!' 'Golly, Rosie, I've never heard you swear before! You MUST be upset! Are you sure you're not just a teeny weeny, tinsy wincy bit ... jealous?' 'Don't be ridiculous, Fiona! He's the one always getting stroppy if one of the workers even so much as smiles at me. No, I'm just getting annoyed how he's always fluffing around but not actually doing anything.' 'Sounds like you need to sit down and have a serious talk with him. Would you like me to act as mediator?' 'Well, ...

toes

Sweet Dreams Are Made Of This ~ Eurythmics

she'd rung her friend Fiona Fonthill-Roy and was telling her I was acting peculiarly. 'I asked him to roll out some pastry and the next thing he's stripping to the waist, waving his arms around behind him and now he's singing in the shower! Do you think ...

paper

Time In a Bottle ~ Jim Croce

enly. Rosie was a little bit suspicious of my dealings with the fair sex since the debacle over Clothilde and Pythagoras. 'very competent,' I added. 'Well, if she's very competent, she'll be able to manage by herself. She can report to us afterwards. You can help me instead and roll out the pastry, since elbow grease is required. It won't hurt your elbows to do a bit of work for a change, apart from lifting a mug of tea to your mouth!' 'Do I detect, my love,' I asked, 'a little ...

If the Phone Doesn't Ring, It's Me ~ Jimmy Buffett

flying ... flamingo! I'm sure that's an expression you're familiar with, Major.' 'It's not one I use every day. Personally, I favour non potui minus curare. Attributed to Virgil, I believe ... or was it the Venerable Bede ... or perhaps ...' 'Moving on, and out ... unless you'd like to clean the cat's litter boxes, Major? We've had a few with tummy troubles and things, as I'm sure you can imagine, are a little messy.' Daddy could imagine, and suddenly remembered he had a pressing engagement elsewhere. 'Righto Rosie, my love, shall we crack on with ...

hopes

Paradise By the Dashboard Light ~ Meat Loaf