And now for something completely different!

What a neat concept: what would you miss from Earth if you were suddenly zapped to Mars? Thank you, Robin, for making us reflect on the good things in life that we all too often take for granted.

It will be of little surprise to everyone to find similarities between the Urban Panther's list and my own. Isn't that why we are soulmates after all?

Number one on my list is definitely water. To paddle a canoe or kayak on a dead calm body of water is such a zen like experience. But then again, the sound of surf breaking on the shore, or the thunderous sound of a waterfall. Heck, I even have an MP3 file of water sounds that I sometimes loop all night for a good sleep.

The sweet smell of grass. Lying on my back on a hot summer day, all senses tuned in. I can smell the grass, hear the chirping of birds, and the laughter of kids. HAPPINESS!

I know I'll live to regret this one, but snow ! I would miss snow! I just love to be inside and watch a nice big snow storm. I like building things out of snow and zooming down the hills on my snowboard. To cross country ski in the forest is also a very relaxing activity.

Rain and thunderstorms. In fact, any of Mother Nature's sound and lights shows. To lie on your back on a cool night to watch Northern lights is so amazing.

I assume there's beer, wine and yummy animals on Mars right?

What I wouldn't miss? Harley friggin' Davidsons with their noisy exhausts. Inconsiderate people who think they are alone on this Earth. My Yahoo neighbours and their loud antics.

Although a trip to Mars sounds very tempting, I really think I'd like to come back eventually. I like it too much down here and still have a lot of things to do.

How about you? Are there any similarities between your list and your partner's? Anything you wouldn't miss?

Comments

[Brett Legree]

I'd miss the whole planet, because I'd kick Bugs Bunny in the nads and give the Illudium Q-36 Explosive Space Modulator to Marvin the Martian so he could get a good view of Venus!

Beer. Proper sunsets (too slow on Mars). Wouldn't miss Harleys either...

[Urbane Lion]

Brett: We live near one of the main drags and I'll tell you, Harley's and frenched up Civics are a real nuisance! Wonder if that Illudium Q-36 Explosive Space Modulator ggod on Harleys and Civics?

[Brett Legree]

Lion,

I always liked the term "frenched"... those cars remind me of a scrawny little guy running around telling everyone he can beat them up...

[Robin]

Hi there Lion - thanks for the link!

I was wondering about the snow - I thought it was because you guys have a lot of it compared to us that UP was over it (whereas we would think it was nice, or at least exciting) - but apparently it's not everyone over your way. (we DO have snow occasionally here in Melbourne)

I must ask Frank what would be on his list - water, I think - lots of it (apart from that he's not much of a nature buff - his interests could be maintained on Mars as long as there were women)

[Urbane Lion]

Brett: Always amazes me to see those cars with 10k sound systems, black lights underneath but yet, the fenders are falling off.

Robin: Snow isn't always fun but if you don't learn do live with it, you're in deep trouble. Forgot to mention women in my post! I though there were women on Mars!? You know, as in Amazon women from Mars!?

[Brett Legree]

Lion,

Oh, tell me about it! One of my neighbours is like that, his rims are probably worth more than the car...

And there's another young guy in town too, a little gold coloured Hyundai Accent with a fake hood scoop and a big wing on the back.

He pulled up beside me at the one traffic light we have up here one morning and revved his engine. I powered down the window (he rolled his down...) and I said, "Oh please..."

Yeah... Amazon Women from Mars...

[Urbane Lion]

Brett: Hyundai Accent? Gold? Cooool! What a hot car! May want to compare that one to the Evo. Can't wait to get the MG back on the road and teach these little bastards some humility!

[Brett Legree]

Lion,

Yeah, no kidding... he jumped ahead a little (I'm guessing he had an automatic tranny), because I don't want to burn up my clutch & tires, but I was passing him as I shifted into 2nd... my GTI's no Evo, but it's relatively quick...

[Natural]

i thought i left my pen over here at your blog. i'm not peeking at anything in particular.

clearing throat.

i would miss the warm sun, the blue sky and oxygen. the greenery, the colors...but never the snow.

[Urbane Lion]

Brett: Yup, those GTIs are pretty quick!

Natural: Yeah, of course..... found your pen in the most unexpected of places too. Anyways, would have thought you'd be using that picture as wallpaper by now! LOL

[Natural]

i thought about it, how did you know? i mean i have my own, but dang, there's room for 1 more. snickering and running away.

[James Chartrand - Men with Pens]

@ Brett - It took me five minutes to figure out that when you wrote, "I always liked the term 'frenched'," you weren't talking about making out.

I think Lion'll agree that when you french someone, you're probably going to end up in bed. Useful little tidbit for ya for the next time you mention frenching in public...

[Brett Legree]

@James,

Oh, I know that term, don't worry... which is why it doubly brings a smile to my face :)

[Hannah]

I wouldn't miss some of the people and garbage on Earth, but I agree, life without grass and water would suck! :)

P.S. See you at the bloggers breakfast on Saturday!

[Youre gf's an architect?]

ohhhh you are soooooo smart and tricky you must be a business architect LOL .........more like a government employee who FAILED a selection process.........who's got your number stinky...i hope pantene does to wash that filth out that grease trap you call your scalp...goodbye i ran out of Pam and need to cook some eggs you busy??? just need a little shake of your head....