Following on from "Hop Ta Naa" the Isle of Man celebration that is now intermingled with Halloween I give you "Ginnie The Witch." Alternative spelling of Jinnie can be found too. What do witches have, a black cat of course. This one isn't actually true black if you look closely, but the eyes are true green. Back to Ginnie.Ginne the witch is the "Manx English" version of the Hop Tu Naa from yesterday. Here's the poem. Well two versions of the poem. Just to be typically Manx, why have one just one version.
Ginnie The Witch
- Hop-tu-Naa
- My mother's gone away
- And she won't be back until the morning
- Jinnie the Witch flew over the house
- To fetch the stick to lather the mouse
- Hop-tu-Naa
- My mother's gone away
- And she won't be back until the morning
- Hop-tu-Naa, Traa-la-laa
- Hop-tu-naa put in a pot
- Hop-tu-naa I scolded me throat
- Hop-tu-naa I met an old woman
- Hop-tu-naa She was baking bonnags
- Hop-tu-naa I asked for a bit
- Hop-tu-naa she gave me a bit
- as big as me big toe
- Hop-tu-naa she dipped it in milk
- Hop-tu-naa she wrapped it in silk
- Hop-tu-naa, Traa la lay
- Jinnie the witch is in you house
- Give me a penny and I'll chase her out
- Hop-tu-naa, Traa la lay
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Such lovely green eyes - so striking against her black fur! Great shot!
ReplyDeleteI'm off to bake some bonnags!Lovely cat.
ReplyDeleteLove the green eyes, mesmerizing.
ReplyDeleteEven though some people think they are bad luck; I do not. :-) I think it is a beautiful cat.
ReplyDeleteLove those green eyes!
ReplyDeleteLove those eyes!! Gorgeous cat!!
ReplyDeletecouple of beamers there!
ReplyDeleteLovely cat and interesting poems.
ReplyDeletespooky and wonderful! I love cats - very interesting animals.
ReplyDeletewhat a cute black cat with some neat looking eyes Great poems too
ReplyDeletelove the poem and the kitty is gorgeous! Thanks for stopping by my blog :)
ReplyDeleteBlack cat, green eyes = lovely! I enjoyed reading the poem/song.
ReplyDeleteBaboshka, we're leaving you a wee thanks to you in our Nov 3 post. Rules, etc., are there if you want to continue the thread.
ReplyDeleteOK, not at all a cat person, so I'm making a quick exit now.
Fantastic eyes. Great shot!
ReplyDeleteFantastic eyes. Great shot!
ReplyDeleteGinnie is an adorable little cat, such a pretty face. Great photo!
ReplyDeleteWow. Mesmerizing green eyes!
ReplyDeleteThat cat is sure scary. Weren't u afraid to go so near it. I have this incurable fear of cats. I'm more of a dog person.
ReplyDeleteIs Ginnie a true Manx cat?
ReplyDeleteThis looks like the black panther we have since our daughter moved back in with us. He bit me too but now, after several weeks we are becoming good friends.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like my kitty bonsai!
ReplyDeleteThe black cat appears friendly. How about ginnie the witch? A healer of sorts? Fascinating folk lore.
ReplyDeleteLovely! I was watching QI the other night and it was the one with the terrifying cat - it kind of reminds me of that lol!
ReplyDeleteCiao
Scarlet x
Beautiful cat! I love black cats and the way they LOOK at you.
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed your Hop-Tu-Naa posts.
Another great post! I'm really enjoying learning about all the quirky customs, lol.
ReplyDeleteGreat cat pic! Cats always remind me of the virtues of keeping quite and acting deliberately. Even and idiot can look wise when they act like that!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cat ! Is it Yours ???
ReplyDeleteThank You for the text...
Love those eyes,I like cat!
ReplyDeleteShe has gorgeous green eyes! Cute poems too.
ReplyDeleteLovely green eyes this witchy kitty has. The poem is a nice addition. BJ
ReplyDeleteHi!
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful cat!!! And loved the poem! Thanks for stopping by my place. Take Care!!
Sherrie
Beautiful cat!
ReplyDeleteI have read that in Spain belief is stray white hairs on a black cat bring good luck
I have had a couple black cats, I love cats but stay away from owning black ones as they seem very skidish...
the eyes are gorgeous
love the green eyes! and love the song too, I dont think we have any halloween songs here in the U.S.
ReplyDeleteShe seems to be saying MEOW! Who the h-e-double hockeysticks gave you permission to take MY picture?!
ReplyDelete;-)
Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful kitty!
ReplyDeleteI hate when cats half shut their eyes when you take photos of them.
ReplyDeletei like the poem :)
ReplyDeleteI read your postings about the Manx Halloween traditions - all is very-very interesting; and tried to find some connection between Norwegian language... too many thoughts to comment here...
ReplyDeletePS. Thank for visiting!
What a lovely kitty!
ReplyDeleteThose green eyes are stunning.
Thanks for sharing the poem with us - you so do your research and well I might add.
Gorgeous cat...we've owned two black and they are always the sweethearts. Very nice photo as well!
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What a great photo of a natural beauty. I have thoroughly enjoyed browsing your recent posts. Please, if you have a moment, check out the start of our latest fun, at ELLEA, #1, or Edna, Lucy, and Lynette’s Excellent Adventure, #1.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous crutter! And perfect for Halloween weekend! I was checking out the front page of your blog, you are a wonderful photographer! :-)
ReplyDeleteHi little sweetie kitty! You're quite the internet superstar, I hope someone told you!
ReplyDeleteWonderful green eyes. Cat eyes are nearly always intriguing.
ReplyDeleteI must be a witch ! I also have a black cat !
ReplyDeleteYour cat looks cute !
This is just wonderful .. our Gus who looks just liek this has cataracts and his eyes are no longer clear now and they reflect the flash so I dont have many open eye head on shots .. this is how he used to look when he was younger .. thanks for reminding me!
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She's got such pretty eyes.
ReplyDeleteOooh, spooky green eyes.
ReplyDeleteNice shot...cute familiar (cat) hehehehe :)
ReplyDeleteGreat Pic
ReplyDeleteHow can you have posted this within the last hour and have this many comments already?!? I thought I was on top of things!
ReplyDeleteI guess that's what happens when you have such a great blog. Congratulations!
It's funny...I kind of have a self-contest going. The most comments I've ever received on one photoblog posting is 9. It's happened twice, but the second time, unfortunately, simply tied with my previous record instead of breaking it, as I'd hoped. It's a way of motivating myself to take better pictures, comment on more blogs, and explore CDP more often for even more blogs to enjoy. (I currently follow 38 on Bloglines.)
Sorry, long comment just to say that I think this is one of the most beautiful cats I've ever seen. I love the eyes. (And I'm not a cat person.) Happy Sunday!
She's a beauty !
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