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Want to check out your old car?
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Jen-Star Originally Posted by Roger the Alien: Originally Posted by Jen-Star: This will be handy next time i buy a car... just spent £600+ getting mine fixed for my test Daylight robbery Jen! AND My bite point is different cos of new clutch Let's hope it was all worth it in a few days time [ more ]
Saint Originally Posted by Jen-Star: Originally Posted by Saint: I jolly-well hope that included a new timing belt They threw in a cam belt... apparently... while doing the new clutch and other things... I actually think i need to find a good garage as this was Halfords and I'm thinking i could have got cheaper if I'd shopped around (Didn't have the time to) HALFORDS !!!! Noooooooooooooooooooooooo I refuse to take mine there They nearly broke my car a few years ago [ more ]
Former Member Originally Posted by Jen-Star: This will be handy next time i buy a car... just spent £600+ getting mine fixed for my test Daylight robbery Jen! [ more ]
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The phrase "on point"
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Former Member Originally Posted by Duchess of Alba: Originally Posted by Roger the Alien: Originally Posted by Duchess of Alba: It's a ballet term. Thanks Duchess. So I was right [ a rarity ] You were indeed en pointe Roger the Alien. ummm.... merci beaucoup? [ more ]
Duchess of Alba Originally Posted by Roger the Alien: Originally Posted by Duchess of Alba: It's a ballet term. Thanks Duchess. So I was right [ a rarity ] You were indeed en pointe Roger the Alien. [ more ]
Former Member Originally Posted by Duchess of Alba: It's a ballet term. Thanks Duchess. So I was right [ a rarity ] [ more ]
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TONIGHT: The Celts: Blood, Iron and Sacrifice with Alice Roberts and Neil Oliver
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Former Member Originally Posted by Dame_Ann_Average: night folks...it's been really enjoyable with you reprobates Oi! Oh yeah, fair enough.... we are Thanks for your company all xx [ more ]
Dame_Ann_Average night folks...it's been really enjoyable with you reprobates [ more ]
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities Originally Posted by Baz: Thanks for the company ....it was an interesting series Yes, thanks everyone. [ more ]
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Will plastic bags go out of fashion?
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Madame Arcati People have been using the sturdier type of carrier bags from a variety of supermarkets when they do their grocery shopping for ages now. For every person shopping in M&S with a Sainsbury's bag someone else will be in Sainbury's with an M&S bag. The company's marketing people may not be too happy about someone shoving their products into a rival's bag but if I was a shop assistant it wouldn't bother me. They probably do the same thing themselves [ more ]
Former Member Originally Posted by Aimee: Originally Posted by Ducky: Originally Posted by Sprout: Are they gonna charge you for clothes bags too? Yep. In any other shop it seems quite normal to just put your purchases in a bag that you've brought with you, but it feels very weird when it's clothes for some reason. They fold it up all nicely, and then pass it over to you to stuff it in your bag Today I bought something from Dorothy Perkins, and bought a 5p bag....then bought 3 things from Next, which I... [ more ]
Aimee Originally Posted by Sprout: Originally Posted by Aimee: Originally Posted by Ducky: Originally Posted by Sprout: Are they gonna charge you for clothes bags too? Yep. In any other shop it seems quite normal to just put your purchases in a bag that you've brought with you, but it feels very weird when it's clothes for some reason. They fold it up all nicely, and then pass it over to you to stuff it in your bag Today I bought something from Dorothy Perkins, and bought a 5p bag....then bought 3... [ more ]
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My Pudding at the Chinese
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Enthusiastic Contrafibularities Originally Posted by Duchess of Alba: Looks delightful. A pleasure to see the picture. Thanks. A pity I did not share some of my other plates. [ more ]
Duchess of Alba Looks delightful. A pleasure to see the picture. [ more ]
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities Originally Posted by Baz: I'll just take the jelly and ice cream please EC Twas Delish Baz. [ more ]
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Who remembers me?!
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kattymieoww Hello to returnees. [ more ]
Baz Originally Posted by keef193: just to make it clear I have never been on a dating site aww shucks ....that's no fun [ more ]
Former Member Originally Posted by Baz: Originally Posted by Yogi19: Originally Posted by keef193: I have always liked Claudia, in fact I stopped watching 'takes two' when Zoe took over this is third post in here today, more than I have done for years lol will have to give fingers a rest now We are on the same page with Zoe too. I gave up watching Takes Two as soon as she took over. Come back soon. Seconded Thirded [ more ]
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Howard Kendall (1946-2015)
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Cold Sweat The man whose Everton team seriously dented the dominance of Liverpool during the 1980's! I've never seen footage of him at his absolute prime as a player - but the way people still talk of the holy trinity - the Everton midfield of Kendall, Ball and Harvey during the late 60's and early 70's; he was clearly some player! RIP Howard Kendall [ more ]
Saint Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Just heard the news that HK has passed on. Probably one for the footy fans amongst us. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34560155 In the dug out pic from this link Howard looks oddly like Hitler - and is that Tom Selleck to the left? Remember him fondly [ more ]
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities Originally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing: I liked how they had a minutes clapping, instead of a minutes silence for him. I can't remember when it started but it seems to be the standard way of showing respect at football now. I have been a party to a fair few of them now. [ more ]
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I'm Out on the Town!
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Enthusiastic Contrafibularities I have to say I'm feeling pretty good, this pre match breakfast helped. [ more ]
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities Originally Posted by Roger the Alien: Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Originally Posted by Saint: Enjoy yourself - the night is still young Forget the forum Hi Saint Just got home and that's me done for the night - we started at 5 ish so not a bad night out all said and done. Only proofread this about 4 times/. Best thing is I justy switched the telly on and James ~Bond is on the box. Sounds like you had a good night EC Absinthe!!! What was that like? I always wanted to... [ more ]
Former Member Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Originally Posted by Saint: Enjoy yourself - the night is still young Forget the forum Hi Saint Just got home and that's me done for the night - we started at 5 ish so not a bad night out all said and done. Only proofread this about 4 times/. Best thing is I justy switched the telly on and James ~Bond is on the box. Sounds like you had a good night EC Absinthe!!! What was that like? I always wanted to try it but was too scared [ more ]
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Life before the internet, mobile phones & digital tech...
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Enthusiastic Contrafibularities Originally Posted by Sprout: This is the photo I was talking about on the other page with the pink puff sleeved blouse. (obviously taken when I was younger) At Redcar Races Great photo Sprout. [ more ]
Baz Originally Posted by Sprout: This is the photo I was talking about on the other page with the pink puff sleeved blouse. (obviously taken when I was younger) At Redcar Races Aww that's cute I had my hair like that at on point [ more ]
Former Member This is the photo I was talking about on the other page with the pink puff sleeved blouse. (obviously taken when I was younger) At Redcar Races [ more ]
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Watchdog: Sky
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Enthusiastic Contrafibularities Originally Posted by Saint: You may be regretting that Now I'm slightly nervous. [ more ]
Saint You may be regretting that [ more ]
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities Originally Posted by Saint: Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Originally Posted by Saint: Originally Posted by Baz: Originally Posted by Saint: I don't have SKY Helps? You just had to , didn't you ! I know I am at the point where the absence of a "... hope that helps" post feels disappointing. Pleased to be of service . . . and I mean that most sincerely ...folks (needs the Hughie Green ending) [ more ]
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Stephen Fry to step down as host of QI
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Enthusiastic Contrafibularities Originally Posted by Cosmopolitan: Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Aww, that's just rubbish. Stephen Fry IS Qi. I fear that is one more programme I will probably drift away from *sad face* I don't particularly care for Toksvig as either a comedienne or host, nothing major just does not do it for me. But then again, I think they would struggle to find anyone to fill Fry's boots. This. All of it. I think the show's a goner without Stephen.... unless they get a QI elf as... [ more ]
Garage Joe We haven't really taken much interest recently! It's probably time to develop something different. [ more ]
Former Member Originally Posted by Saint: Rob Brydon, Alexander Armstrong? Rob Brydon is the best suggestion I've heard so far I'd actually want to tune in with him presenting Could see him working well with Alan Davies too. [ more ]
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Lip sync battle party.. I need a good but not obvious song!
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Jen-Star Originally Posted by Roger the Alien: Any luck finding anything Jen? Sorry if this is an insensitive suggestion: Hit The Road Jack... replacing Jack with Bert of course. Cos your cousin is slinging that no-good sucker Bert out for good Cousin didnt know what song to do so i used your suggestion Rog [ more ]
Cosmopolitan Originally Posted by Roger the Alien: Any luck finding anything Jen? Sorry if this is an insensitive suggestion: Hit The Road Jack... replacing Jack with Bert of course. Cos your cousin is slinging that no-good sucker Bert out for good Good idea..! [ more ]
Kaffs Originally Posted by Jen-Star: I'm just reading this thread now - no clue on the lip synch thingy - but those are brilliant. Great news and your cousin sure as hell deserves a party! [ more ]
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Happy birthday Rosie ( Roger)
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pirate1111 im glad you had a lovely day im sorry i missed it ive been working so not been on here much off to kip goodnight Godbless [ more ]
Former Member Originally Posted by pirate1111: Originally Posted by Roger the Alien: Thanks Kaytee xx OMG thanks Pirate that video was ace!!! Bliddy bonkers.... I loved it i hope you danced I headbanged! Sure cleared the cobwebs out! [ more ]
pirate1111 Originally Posted by Roger the Alien: Thanks Kaytee xx OMG thanks Pirate that video was ace!!! Bliddy bonkers.... I loved it i hope you danced [ more ]
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Keith Lemon
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Carnelian Originally Posted by Cosmopolitan: Thanks, Madame! Now that's what you call socially unaware. Loved the "Slough, Reading, Aldershot, Bracknell, Didcot......" Agree. Ricky Gervaise's finest work. [ more ]
Cosmopolitan Thanks, Madame! Now that's what you call socially unaware. Loved the "Slough, Reading, Aldershot, Bracknell, Didcot......" [ more ]
Madame Arcati Originally Posted by Cosmopolitan: Originally Posted by Madame Arcati: I'm not familiar with the work of this Lemon chap but I like Steve Coogan and thought Ricky Gervais was brilliant in 'The Office' and 'Extras'. I loved The Office too, Madame. I watch the occasional repeat and still cringe despite knowing what's coming. I still watch the repeats, too, Cosi. Appalling though he was, I couldn't help feel a little sorry for David Brent when, after being made redundant, he went round to all... [ more ]
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Angus Deaton has won the Nobel Prize
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Mount Olympus *Olly* Originally Posted by Eugene's Lair: Originally Posted by Mount Olympus *Olly*: Originally Posted by Eugene's Lair: Originally Posted by El Loro: I hope you didn't think I was referring to Angus Deayton Of course not. Angus Deayton studied languages, not economics. I thought he was into Chemistry. .he had a thing about white powders didn't he? Oh Olly: I so wanted to post that in the first place, but simply didn't have your guts! I don't know what you mean [ more ]
Eugene's Lair Originally Posted by Mount Olympus *Olly*: Originally Posted by Eugene's Lair: Originally Posted by El Loro: I hope you didn't think I was referring to Angus Deayton Of course not. Angus Deayton studied languages, not economics. I thought he was into Chemistry. .he had a thing about white powders didn't he? Oh Olly: I so wanted to post that in the first place, but simply didn't have your guts! [ more ]
Moonie Originally Posted by Mount Olympus *Olly*: Originally Posted by Eugene's Lair: Originally Posted by El Loro: I hope you didn't think I was referring to Angus Deayton Of course not. Angus Deayton studied languages, not economics. I thought he was into Chemistry. .he had a thing about white powders didn't he? [ more ]
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The vessel with the pestle holds the brew that is true
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Enthusiastic Contrafibularities Originally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing: Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Originally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing: The pellet with the poison's in the vessel with the pestle; the chalice from the palace has the brew that is true! But the chalice is broken, So now it's:- The pellet with the poison's in the flagon with the dragon; the vessel with the pestle has the brew that is true. And here is me going to make you recite the whole thing. It's quirky... [ more ]
Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Originally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing: The pellet with the poison's in the vessel with the pestle; the chalice from the palace has the brew that is true! But the chalice is broken, So now it's:- The pellet with the poison's in the flagon with the dragon; the vessel with the pestle has the brew that is true. And here is me going to make you recite the whole thing. It's quirky things like that , that really get me. I just HAVE... [ more ]
Baz Originally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing: The pellet with the poison's in the vessel with the pestle; the chalice from the palace has the brew that is true! But the chalice is broken, So now it's:- The pellet with the poison's in the flagon with the dragon; the vessel with the pestle has the brew that is true. [ more ]
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At Home with Steph and Dom
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Cosmopolitan Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: My house is dry I'm still trying to process this idea and can therefore offer no response at this moment in time. [ more ]
Cosmopolitan Originally Posted by Kaffs: Originally Posted by Cosmopolitan: Originally Posted by Kaffs: i was interrupted by a phone call You coming on this jaunt with EC and me? (I need you to prop him up at the bar whilst I play Dom at cricket).... Considering I didn't like 2 out of the 3 celeb guests I'm going to give this programme another go next week Try and stop me! Were you keeping up with drink for drink... there were four guests weren't there? Pffttt.! I was wondering if or when they'd keep up... [ more ]
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities Originally Posted by Kaffs: Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Originally Posted by Kaffs: Originally Posted by Cosmopolitan: Originally Posted by Kaffs: i was interrupted by a phone call You coming on this jaunt with EC and me? (I need you to prop him up at the bar whilst I play Dom at cricket).... Considering I didn't like 2 out of the 3 celeb guests I'm going to give this programme another go next week Try and stop me! Were you keeping up with drink for drink... there... [ more ]
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Brassed Off - the band plays on
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Cosmopolitan Originally Posted by Eugene's Lair: I've always been a fan of the Miles Davis version of Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez from "Sketches of Spain", however to this day I can't help thinking of it as the "Concerto d'Orange Juice"... Ha..! Get me, I got your joke [ more ]
Eugene's Lair I've always been a fan of the Miles Davis version of Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez from "Sketches of Spain", however to this day I can't help thinking of it as the "Concerto d'Orange Juice"... [ more ]
Cosmopolitan Originally Posted by Cinds: I bloody love that film. Me too. I love brass bands in general; make me go all emotional when I hear them [ more ]
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The Beauty of Nature
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Former Member Originally Posted by Saint: Originally Posted by Roger the Alien: Gaganians !!!... Love that, EC We sound like we're out of Gulliver's Travels All the fellas on the forum could be Gaga-joy-boys ok . . . . maybe not Sounds dodgy! [ more ]
Saint Originally Posted by Roger the Alien: Gaganians !!!... Love that, EC We sound like we're out of Gulliver's Travels All the fellas on the forum could be Gaga-joy-boys ok . . . . maybe not [ more ]
Syd If you look up, and lookout, the world is a beautiful place xxx [ more ]
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Great British Bake Off
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Baz Originally Posted by Roger the Alien: ...just saying Spot on Rosie [ more ]
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Yogi19 Originally Posted by Sprout: Originally Posted by Yogi19: Originally Posted by Sprout: Originally Posted by Yogi19: Aww, Matt got the best prize of all, a new baby! Maybe Maybe what? If he's happy with his child...who am I to contradict I love babies. [ more ]
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Grand Designs
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Baz Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Originally Posted by Baz: Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Stick a comfy sofa up there, a bit of calming classical music in the background, a coffee and just watch that view for hours hey Baz. My idea of sheer heaven Thanks for the company again Baz. Ditto EC [ more ]
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities Originally Posted by Baz: Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Stick a comfy sofa up there, a bit of calming classical music in the background, a coffee and just watch that view for hours hey Baz. My idea of sheer heaven Thanks for the company again Baz. [ more ]
Baz Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Stick a comfy sofa up there, a bit of calming classical music in the background, a coffee and just watch that view for hours hey Baz. My idea of sheer heaven Substitute the coffee for a glass of Kruge [ more ]
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Photos of the Yorkshire Ripper walking into hospital recently
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Former Member Originally Posted by Yogi19: Originally Posted by pirate1111: why on earth would they let him out?! mind you they give crap sentences to evil people who've commited really evil crimes who get out with a new identity, house,job etc... i cant even pretend to understand the law in this country He hasn't been released, he was just at hospital to see an eye specialist.??? I am surprised they took the cuffs off. That was my first thought, why he not cuffed?? I know someone recently who had to go... [ more ]
Moonie Originally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing: She probably jumped the Pension queue at the Post Office! [ more ]
Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing She probably jumped the Pension queue at the Post Office! [ more ]
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Panorama on now.... Mp pedos
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Baz I only saw a clip about the programme on the news ....seems the police were worried about it contaminating any investigation ...... [ more ]
Saint I remember a situation in which I was involved. I was approx. 10yrs old and had just finished playing football in the local sports centre (youth club). The teacher said we could all get changed and as it was the end of the lesson/day we could make our own way home rather than dragging us back to school. As usual I was one of the last to finish getting changed. Most of the boys had left - approx. four of us were still getting changed. When suddenly a small man walked in flanked by two older... [ more ]
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Ched Evans' rape conviction goes to appeal court
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Baz Originally Posted by Yogi19: Originally Posted by Kaffs: Originally Posted by Yogi19: Originally Posted by Kaffs: Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: It would appear new information has come to light. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-34441348 They really need to get a better picture of him. I'm interested to see how this pans out. I can't remember how I stumbled across the website protesting his innocence. I have to say - I wouldn't have convicted him I don't think. I... [ more ]
Yogi19 Originally Posted by Kaffs: Originally Posted by Yogi19: Originally Posted by Kaffs: Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: It would appear new information has come to light. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-34441348 They really need to get a better picture of him. I'm interested to see how this pans out. I can't remember how I stumbled across the website protesting his innocence. I have to say - I wouldn't have convicted him I don't think. I think someone on here posted a... [ more ]
Kaffs Originally Posted by Yogi19: Originally Posted by Kaffs: Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: It would appear new information has come to light. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-34441348 They really need to get a better picture of him. I'm interested to see how this pans out. I can't remember how I stumbled across the website protesting his innocence. I have to say - I wouldn't have convicted him I don't think. I think someone on here posted a link to that website, and I... [ more ]
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CSI: Cypher starts tonight
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El Loro Originally Posted by Mount Olympus *Olly*: My TV series link calls it CSI Cyber not Cypher I persevered with the Mysteries of Laura cos I too wanted to throw something at her for being a lousy mother and having bratty kids but the horrid kids disappear after a few episodes and it gets better.. I was just calling it Cypher in my later posts to save wear and tear on my fingers It wasn't just the kids in The Mysteries of Laure, it was everyone and everything in it which put me off. [ more ]
Mount Olympus *Olly* My TV series link calls it CSI Cyber not Cypher I persevered with the Mysteries of Laura cos I too wanted to throw something at her for being a lousy mother and having bratty kids but the horrid kids disappear after a few episodes and it gets better.. [ more ]
El Loro Originally Posted by Baz: Looks like there are two episodes on tonight El Loro You are right. Next Tuesday there's just the one episode followed by Channel 5 repeating The Mysteries of Laura which was previusly shown on 5 USA. My brother liked The Mysteres of Laura. I stopped part way through watching the first episode as I felt like throwing something at the screen. I think it's supposed to be a comedy. [ more ]
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Sex Diaries: Gigolos
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Enthusiastic Contrafibularities Originally Posted by Sprout: Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Originally Posted by Sprout: Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Now it's £2500 per week !!!!!!! Is that the bloke on the bus? I've had the sound down for a time Yes. It would seem it's really taking off for him. Although some of the requests are rather weird. I spose if that's what makes him happy.......if they're not making anyone else unhappy...... True. I'm orf to bed now Night Sprout. [ more ]
Former Member Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Originally Posted by Sprout: Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Now it's £2500 per week !!!!!!! Is that the bloke on the bus? I've had the sound down for a time Yes. It would seem it's really taking off for him. Although some of the requests are rather weird. I spose if that's what makes him happy.......if they're not making anyone else unhappy...... [ more ]
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities Originally Posted by Sprout: Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Now it's £2500 per week !!!!!!! Is that the bloke on the bus? I've had the sound down for a time Yes. It would seem it's really taking off for him. Although some of the requests are rather weird. [ more ]
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Virgin Media speed increases
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Enthusiastic Contrafibularities Originally Posted by El Loro: Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: I also go 'wired' as opposed to 'wireless', as you say, the speeds are much better. I'm hoping for an updated Superhub as mine only has the single band and not dual band. I think that if they decide you need a newer Superhub that they charge you £5-99 for the postage. Yes, they tried that when I asked for a new one, I told them that they gave both my sister and mother one without charge. I can wait for the... [ more ]
El Loro Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: I also go 'wired' as opposed to 'wireless', as you say, the speeds are much better. I'm hoping for an updated Superhub as mine only has the single band and not dual band. I think that if they decide you need a newer Superhub that they charge you £5-99 for the postage. [ more ]
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities I also go 'wired' as opposed to 'wireless', as you say, the speeds are much better. I'm hoping for an updated Superhub as mine only has the single band and not dual band. [ more ]
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This is England '90
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Cold Sweat Originally Posted by Eugene's Lair: Originally Posted by Cold Sweat: Originally Posted by Eugene's Lair: Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Originally Posted by Cold Sweat: Punishment beating... or are they going to off him? That twist surprised me. There was a hint in Ep. 3, but yeah: didn't see it going quite like that... What were you expecting - assuming the hint you refer to was the phone conversation that Milky had during episode 3? I thought Milky was planning... [ more ]
Eugene's Lair Originally Posted by Cold Sweat: Originally Posted by Eugene's Lair: Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Originally Posted by Cold Sweat: Punishment beating... or are they going to off him? That twist surprised me. There was a hint in Ep. 3, but yeah: didn't see it going quite like that... What were you expecting - assuming the hint you refer to was the phone conversation that Milky had during episode 3? I thought Milky was planning something with one of the other main... [ more ]
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Grammar/Editor help
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Eugene's Lair Originally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing: As with all things there are exceptions to the rules, but why have rules in the first place if all we're going to do is shrug our shoulders every now and then and say "Well, you know.......things change!" Not all rules are perfect though, and ultimately the objective is to allow clear communication and avoid confusion. The "Marie Smith and God" example wasn't perhaps the best (I just saw it in a style guide and thought it was funny), but... [ more ]
Dame_Ann_Average Originally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing: Originally Posted by Dame_Ann_Average: Originally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing: I know what it's trying to get at. but if the parents were in fact Marie Smith and God, then there would be a colon after the word 'parents'. If you read the link I posted Fluffy you might get my drift. I have seen academics use *, and and* Oh I have! and my stance is still that if the information in the latter part is quantifying the former part,... [ more ]
Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing Originally Posted by Dame_Ann_Average: Originally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing: I know what it's trying to get at. but if the parents were in fact Marie Smith and God, then there would be a colon after the word 'parents'. If you read the link I posted Fluffy you might get my drift. I have seen academics use *, and and* Oh I have! and my stance is still that if the information in the latter part is quantifying the former part, then a colon should be used and if it's just a comma... [ more ]
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Paul Hollywood on Cars - Not baking
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kattymieoww Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Anyone else hoping Hollywood stuffs his car into the safety barriers? Oh yea.. [ more ]
Saint Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Anyone else hoping Hollywood stuffs his car into the safety barriers? no [ more ]
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities Originally Posted by Cosmopolitan: Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Originally Posted by Cosmopolitan: I'm trying to find a photo of my mate's Aston and failing. I think it gets an airing about 3 times a year... Waste of a car if you ask me. If ever I come into enough money, I think there is no doubt I would own one even if it were for a short space of time. Gotta be done, EC Right, time for Downton Thanks and bye. I'm doing This is England '90. [ more ]
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Harry Clarke
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Cosmopolitan Lock him up and throw away the key. Fecker [ more ]
kattymieoww Terrible ,he should be hiding in shame not bloody driving about whilst "banned".Seems folk like him are not that unusual according to current DVLA rules. [ more ]
Kaffs Originally Posted by Dame_Ann_Average: I could never understand why he wasn't arrested sooner...the mans a liar and no thought for those he put in danger for years or for those that died through his stupidity. I can't understand how he would even contemplate getting behind a wheel again after what happened. Selfish doesn't even come close. [ more ]
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HATE PURE HATRED
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kattymieoww Pirate the wee kittens need baby cat food etc,if they were taken from the mother too soon they might have immune problems,also worming etc is an issue,hope they will be okay,along with Wilf and yourself. [ more ]
pirate1111 my knees are so stiff i cant even drive! at least dave has got his own transport to the conference... [ more ]
pirate1111 yeah there is, but this was a PPUT* *pirate p!ssed up thread something to do when youve had too many on your way now move along nothing to see here ps my knees are still stiff-im walking like a soldier in a 1950's cartoon [ more ]
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Another film quiz
El LoroEl Loro
El Loro Originally Posted by Madame Arcati: A lot of mine were guesses, too. Because we're always being told that Citizen Kane is the greatest film ever, I was surprised to learn that it was beaten to the best picture Oscar by How Green was my Valley The story of Charles Foster Kane (Orson Welles) was regarded as being based on William Randolph Hearst. Hearst was a powerful newspaper magnate, the Rupert Murdoch of his time. Hearst was not happy. He wanted the film destroyed. Citizen Kane was a box... [ more ]
Amythist Originally Posted by Madame Arcati: A lot of mine were guesses, too. Because we're always being told that Citizen Kane is the greatest film ever, I was surprised to learn that it was beaten to the best picture Oscar by How Green was my Valley so true...popular feelgood film v slightly obscure brilliantly shot classic [ more ]
Madame Arcati A lot of mine were guesses, too. Because we're always being told that Citizen Kane is the greatest film ever, I was surprised to learn that it was beaten to the best picture Oscar by How Green was my Valley [ more ]
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Free NHS Dentists - are they a thing?
Rawky-RooRawky-Roo
Yogi19 You might need to search about for a dentist with room on their list for NHS patients, but they are still some around. [ more ]
Dame_Ann_Average it's not free...just cheaper Rawky The cost of NHS dental treatment People in certain groups are entitled to free NHS dental treatment . Otherwise, there are three standard NHS price Bands. You should only pay once for each course of dental treatment. The Bands cover: Band 1 is £18.80 Examination, diagnosis (e.g. x-rays), preventive advice, a scale and polish if needed, application of fluoride varnish or fissure sealant. Urgent care, even if your appointment needs more than one appointment... [ more ]
Baz Originally Posted by Rawky-Roo: I haven't been to the dentist in a few years. Partly because I was in South Korea and the language barrier seemed like too much hassle, but mainly because it's so bloody expensive. I try to take care of my teeth, but I'd like to get a check up done as I have some concerns. A work colleague mentioned about going to a Free NHS Dentist, but I can't seem to find anything on them Any suggestions? We have just one free nhs dentst in our town ....I think they are few... [ more ]
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Denis Healey has died
El LoroEl Loro
Former Member Originally Posted by Madame Arcati: His jibe that being attacked by Geoffrey Howe was 'like being savaged by a dead sheep' still makes me chortle RIP It was a magnificent insult RIP Dennis Healey. [ more ]
Saint a real individual/character 98 is an amazing innings [ more ]
Moonie Loved the Denis Healey eyebrows. liked the Spitting Image puppet RIP Denis Healey. [ more ]
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