Mount Olympus *Olly*Darn that is no good, am 3 mths behind and no where near ep 17 .. I may put it in my tivo wish list and it could be re shown about the time I get to ep 16 at this rate [ more ]
Extremely Fluffy Fluffy ThingOriginally Posted by Saint: Michael Bentine's Potty Time was epic One in particular I remember was 'The battle of Waterloo'. It was really hilarious. The soldiers were just wee hats on pins, but we had a tiny pair of wellingtons topped by a Wellington type hat to represent Lord Wellington and a tiny pair of riding boots topped by a Nepoleon type hat to represent Napoleon. The cannons gave a wee whiff of smoke and a few seconds later, somewhere on the 'landscape' there was a wee spurt of sand... [ more ]
Garage JoeI'm also able to remember, "It's a square world!" Much enjoyed! [ more ]
El LoroI would also select Michael Bentine. His seres It's a Square World had some brilliant touches of inspired surreal lunacy and was years ahead of programmes which followed such as Monty Python. [ more ]
Cold SweatGuardian article - worth a look http://www.theguardian.com/com...bs-comedy?CMP=twt_gu [ more ]
BazOriginally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Originally Posted by Saint: You're a . . . Behind the scenes McDonalds Operative Rent boy Erm . . . I hide in plain site. I'm the long shadow cast by the sun. I move like the breeze - felt but never seen. I'm the creak in the house. I'm definitely NOT a rent boy. [ more ]
Enthusiastic ContrafibularitiesOriginally Posted by Saint: You're a . . . Behind the scenes McDonalds Operative Rent boy Erm . . . I hide in plain site. I'm the long shadow cast by the sun. I move like the breeze - felt but never seen. I'm the creak in the house. I'm definitely NOT a rent boy. [ more ]
BazOriginally Posted by Saint: I hate you Butler Wonder of that's what the Queen used to say to Paul Burrell?? [ more ]
Enthusiastic ContrafibularitiesOriginally Posted by Aimee: Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Originally Posted by Aimee: Was this today or the other day? I was having an argument with a customer today about this I'm not sure but one of my colleagues who now work with me in Sheffield used to live in London where they filmed it and he mentioned it to me today. I did notice that the story was 4 hours old when I posted. Could have been in the last few days. I might not have to apologise then I could have... [ more ]
AimeeOriginally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Originally Posted by Aimee: Was this today or the other day? I was having an argument with a customer today about this I'm not sure but one of my colleagues who now work with me in Sheffield used to live in London where they filmed it and he mentioned it to me today. I did notice that the story was 4 hours old when I posted. Could have been in the last few days. I might not have to apologise then I could have sworn I heard this story a... [ more ]
MoonieFankoo lovely friends. See you again soon, I hope [ more ]
barneyI am sorry Moonie, both that you are in bad health and also that you are taking a break. I really do hope it is just a break and that you are back with us all soon, fighting fit. Keep in touch when you feel able [ more ]
CosmopolitanOriginally Posted by Kaytee: Thank you everyone for my Birthday wishes ...Just back from a weekend in Cambridge with the family.....good times xxxx And it looks like a good time was had by all: Happy (belated) Birthday wishes, Kaytee [ more ]
kattymieowwChannel five etc seem to be showing a lot of "benefit porn" as in Look at these worthless folk milking the system.Now then there are many folk that are due benefits and are not claiming especially older folk,these shows are more or less saying you don't deserve these benefits that you are entitled to.Not on at all. [ more ]
CindsOriginally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Originally Posted by Cinds: Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Originally Posted by Cinds: Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Originally Posted by Yogi19: I like Galia, cantaloupe and honeydew melon but I don't like the texture of watermelons, nor picking through all those seeds. I just eat the seeds. My Dad used to tell me if I ate seeds out of fruit I would grow a tree of that fruit out of my ears. [ more ]
BazOriginally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Originally Posted by Baz: Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Originally Posted by Baz: EC....you not watching the Benefit programme ?? I forgot. just turned it on and it seems somewhat uplifting. Sorry ....I decdied to just record it .....but can watch on Plus 1 if you like [ more ]
Enthusiastic ContrafibularitiesBucking fire hose bronco. Looks absolutely stupid. Fire-hose flailing around while he holds on. This guy has to be mad as a box of frogs. [ more ]
Enthusiastic ContrafibularitiesOriginally Posted by Jen-Star: Watched half an episode and wandered off.. Usually a sign I got bored/easily distracted. Sunday's a slow TV day. [ more ]
Extremely Fluffy Fluffy ThingThere's an 'Area maze' app by Happy Meal Inc. on Google Play that I've installed on my tablet. It's quite good. [ more ]
Eugene's LairOriginally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing: Originally Posted by Baz: Good grief ....it's been a while since I did any of those EFFT Are you sure Baz? The blurb said it was a NEW type of logic problem from Japan. Have you seen/done the 4th one? I think Baz is referring to the sort of area calculation problems that we all had to do at school. However what makes the Area Maze puzzles different is that you're not allowed to use fractions. By extension, this means you can't just go and... [ more ]
SaintOriginally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing: Originally Posted by Saint: Walks in Walks straight back out again Hope that helps Yes, very helpful. We don't need MEN getting in the way! how true [ more ]
Yogi19Originally Posted by Jen-Star: Thanx guys, I've rebooked this morning (22 of Oct or something like that) I'm gonna be checking 3 times a day for cancellations as the date i got is like 10/11 weeks away Good luck, Jen. [ more ]
CindsOriginally Posted by Jen-Star: Twas this afternoon and i failed I was asked to turn right at a mini round about and i stayed in the left hand lane all the way round it... Serious fault due to not paying attention to the road markings.. 11 other minors... Will be booking again! You'll get it next time. Funnily I failed my first test in very similar circumstances. [ more ]
Jen-StarThanx guys, I've rebooked this morning (22 of Oct or something like that) I'm gonna be checking 3 times a day for cancellations as the date i got is like 10/11 weeks away [ more ]
KaffsOriginally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Originally Posted by Saint: Whackim Feenix and sister Rain WHY are they holding hands? Seriously? Look at them. Do they LOOK normal? [ more ]
Enthusiastic ContrafibularitiesOriginally Posted by Saint: Originally Posted by Sprout: Maaan! what's happening! Well I worked nightshift last night and just had me tea . . . Oh sorry . . . things happen in three's Val Doonican Cilla George Cole I'm not so sure about that Saint, you might have forgotten... Omar Sharif Christopher Lee James Horner Leonard Nimoy Geoffrey Lewis (Every Which Way...etc) Percy Sledge Rod Taylor Errol Brown Demis Roussos Steve Strange Terry Pratchett Ben E King B B King Ron Moody To name a few! [ more ]
SaintVersace Diana Mother Teresa ... quite scary [ more ]
El LoroIt was an asthma attack which killed Stuart Baggs - he had suffered from asthma for years. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/worl...isle-of-man-33805875 [ more ]
Former MemberSuch a shame to lose your life so young [ more ]
MrsHCilla Black died of natural causes after falling on the balcony of her Spanish home, the coroner has confirmed. The 72-year-old was sunbathing at her villa in Estepona when she lost her balance and fell hitting her head, which knocked her unconscious. She subsequently died of a stroke. The family have now been given permission to return her body home as soon as possible for her funeral. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/ente...inkname=news_central [ more ]
pirate1111my mate was on blind date she was good to look at-then she opened her gob everytime we went out she'd yell at the barstaff I WANT MY PINT IN A JUG [ more ]
BazOriginally Posted by Skylark: Very sad, moreso as it was so sudden . R.I.P Cilla, as said she will be with her beloved Bobby now I echo those sentiments Skylark . RIP Cilla [ more ]
Former MemberThink it's an association with the song lyrics Fluffs: or at least it is for me, and of course with knobs on for any Man City fans! [ more ]
Cold SweatGreenwich Tunnel - a 350 metre walk beneath the Thames - cool even on a very hot day. [ more ]
Former MemberLoads of secret ones under London apparently I'd love to see them. There's something fascinating about them... [ more ]
Yogi19Originally Posted by Kaffs: Originally Posted by Yogi19: Originally Posted by Kaffs: Originally Posted by Yogi19: Originally Posted by Kaffs: Originally Posted by Yogi19: I'm claustrophobic so I'm not keen on tunnels. There's an incredibly long railway tunnel in the Hope Valley that I used to have to go through every week. I'd normally hold my breath but it took about five minutes. Longest five minutes of the journey. I don't even like going through the Clyde tunnel and that only takes about... [ more ]
Rocking Ros RoseOriginally Posted by Kaffs: that was interesting. I'm seeing EC in a whole new light. Time for Tattoo Fixers now [ more ]
KaffsOriginally Posted by Dame_Ann_Average: Originally Posted by Kaffs: funeral parlour man. By careful who you choose for your send off EC... least he'll know about stiffs post of the night. (they're talking about the north west passage now... I thought the programme was finished) [ more ]
pirate1111Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Originally Posted by Baz: Originally Posted by pirate1111: Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Originally Posted by pirate1111: you shoulda camped it up & asked for a photo-he'd have loved it! What if he'd have come on to me? then you could live happily ever after eating cakes! what on earth is the matter with you! you'd be able to post us the leftovers sometime i just DONT understand people You're both nuts ! [ more ]
Enthusiastic ContrafibularitiesOriginally Posted by Baz: Originally Posted by pirate1111: Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Originally Posted by pirate1111: you shoulda camped it up & asked for a photo-he'd have loved it! What if he'd have come on to me? then you could live happily ever after eating cakes! what on earth is the matter with you! you'd be able to post us the leftovers sometime i just DONT understand people You're both nuts ! [ more ]
BazOriginally Posted by pirate1111: Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Originally Posted by pirate1111: you shoulda camped it up & asked for a photo-he'd have loved it! What if he'd have come on to me? then you could live happily ever after eating cakes! what on earth is the matter with you! you'd be able to post us the leftovers sometime i just DONT understand people You're both nuts ! [ more ]
Enthusiastic ContrafibularitiesOriginally Posted by Aimee: Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Aw Aimee, not the result we were looking for. I know but getting there was an achievement Definitely. [ more ]
AimeeOriginally Posted by Jen-Star: Originally Posted by Aimee: Spooky and Notts County girls are playing Chelsea today at the national stadium and guess whose daughter has just been asked to sign for them Thanks Jen [ more ]
AimeeOriginally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Aw Aimee, not the result we were looking for. I know but getting there was an achievement [ more ]
kattymieowwTake your holiday and to hell with the rest of them...err too strong,well maybe but i would. [ more ]
SydReading your post Ells, makes want to say, love your mum as you love your mum, don't enter into sibling rivalry. My thoughts are with you xxx [ more ]
CosmopolitanOriginally Posted by Ells: Cosi, I do come here a lot, I just don't post much because I'm just a baby bore at the minute I think I'll stick around though. The posts (especially Pirate's) make me laugh! Now I do not believe that at all..! What's not to love about a baby especially when they're as cute as your little Maddy [ more ]
kattymieowwHumph,parents fault and the fact they are laughing and probably think it's "cute" and posted it online says a lot about them.The kid is an innocent. [ more ]
Dame_Ann_AverageOriginally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Dame, Baz, Rog, Although it's naughty, I like to think he does not know what it means and has just repeated something parrot fashion having heard it said. It's surprising what they repeat. I never swore in front of my kids but the same sort of thing burst forth from their little mouths at times [ more ]
CosmopolitanI'm not surprised that you're gutted, I would be too. On the positive side, you do at least know who you're supposed to be looking for... at least you've not hit a brick wall completely. [ more ]
CindsCosi, I'm gutted, so much research is rubbish. I have tried, and the new stuff makes other stuff I knew sensible. I always thought my GG grandfathers dad was called John Pringle, seems now he was called William. Plus my G Grandfather David Pringle, his Dad is def Alsxander, but I always thought his mother was Lizzie Nixon, turns out she died in 1884 and my real GG grandmother is calledMargaret Miller, who's father is Thomas Peatson Miller. Which explains why some of my family were named sos... [ more ]
SydOriginally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Originally Posted by Syd: Originally Posted by pirate1111: jeez i cant remember who was in BB 2007 Carole , Ziggy, Charley, Tracy, "The Twins", Chanelle..... I loved Channellee until she went 'Bat S**t Crazy' On a re-watch,I think Ziggy would have sent me 'Bat S**t Crazy' [ more ]
Cold SweatOriginally Posted by kattymieoww: OOft! That series led to my final ban from CH4 forums under this name..as I called Carole a "rising behemoth" quite restrained I thought at the time..She was rather Ziggy obsessed..bleurgh! Ziggy and Liam were her boys! [ more ]
Cold SweatOriginally Posted by Syd: Ziggy has broken up with Chanelle (AGAIN ) Chiggy Chiggy Bang Bang! [ more ]
Mount Olympus *Olly*Sorry Lori but I need to say this bit as I think something is unfair here, then I will leave it alone. I wasn't the only one that thought it was a very stoopid post and mentioning I didn't immediately think peodo and just thought plonker, yet I am the one getting flack for saying it.. This despite knowing Rentons ridiculous posting history over the yrs, I'd have just called him a twat/plonker/idiot for being extremely unfunny and tasteless. In fact that is what I effectively did.. and it... [ more ]
LoriOr perhaps we should just move on, and let this lie, now? You've all made your positions perfectly clear. I'd appreciate it if you'd just let this thread gradually sink to the bottom of the list. [ more ]
Duchess of AlbaOriginally Posted by Cinds: Originally Posted by Mount Olympus *Olly*: the wind up that got everyone going was the fact the mark was called a 'love bite' and then the bit about the so called letter to the school adding fuel to the fire. . I just know Renton is laughing his socks off at the outrage that followed his ridiculous post, idiot that he is.., however, I didn't think ooh he's a crazy peodo keep him away from kids.. I just thought ooh I remember people messing about giving mock 'love... [ more ]
AimeeDanny keeps tweeting about him going all over the country so fans will be able to meet him and I was thinking the same as Olly, who would book him and what for, maybe it's to tell the nation about the day he learnt how to spell canoe [ more ]
Cold SweatOriginally Posted by Mount Olympus *Olly*: Who in their right mind signs these people for a gig. . and what are they expected to do, after all they are talentless no hoper's.. I'd say avoid them, the people and the signer uppers, at all costs .. Wasn't this sort of thing a staple of the post-housemate experience back in the heyday? I just assumed they turned up at a nightclub - had beer chucked in their general direction for 90 minutes then walked away with a monkey in their back pocket - no... [ more ]
Mount Olympus *Olly*Who in their right mind signs these people for a gig. . and what are they expected to do, after all they are talentless no hoper's.. I'd say avoid them, the people and the signer uppers, at all costs .. [ more ]
Former MemberOriginally Posted by Cosmopolitan: You're welcome, EC I had a brief look on YT and there's quite a few uploaded including the Dawn Chorus which Rog fancied watching. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owbzsDEl1pk There you go, Rog Oooh ta so much Cosi [ more ]
CosmopolitanYou're welcome, EC I had a brief look on YT and there's quite a few uploaded including the Dawn Chorus which Rog fancied watching. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owbzsDEl1pk There you go, Rog [ more ]
Enthusiastic ContrafibularitiesOriginally Posted by Cosmopolitan: A-ha..! http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02q34z8 It was the BBC Four Goes Slow series Cheers Cosi [ more ]
El LoroOriginally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing: I'm sure I have read somewhere that under the rules of SRIT from April 2016 The Scottish government can make that portion anything from 0% to anything over 10%. I understand the exact figure will be announced in November. My guess is that it will be 10% for the 2016/17 tax year, but might be slightly less (9.8% or so) for the following year. You are right: http://www.scottish.parliament...ange_in_Scotland.pdf [ more ]
Extremely Fluffy Fluffy ThingI'm sure I have read somewhere that under the rules of SRIT from April 2016 The Scottish government can make that portion anything from 0% to anything over 10%. I understand the exact figure will be announced in November. My guess is that it will be 10% for the 2016/17 tax year, but might be slightly less (9.8% or so) for the following year. [ more ]
El LoroOriginally Posted by Yogi19: Originally Posted by Cold Sweat: Originally Posted by Yogi19: It better not mean Mr Yogi paying more tax, or he'll be dragging me over the border. This is what i'm left wondering; will it make Scottish income tax payers, better off, worse off or paying around the same rate that they are currently charged. I have no idea, CS. I think the Scottish Government is able to amend the income rates as they are in the rest of the UK by up to 3% either way. [ more ]
Yogi19Originally Posted by El Loro: Originally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing: Which Nobel prize - and for what exactly? The Nobel prize for literature for his creative work of fiction [ more ]
El LoroOriginally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing: Which Nobel prize - and for what exactly? The Nobel prize for literature for his creative work of fiction [ more ]
Yogi19Originally Posted by Garage Joe: We finally caught up tonight. I must say that Sarah Harding is the best thespian on there bar Dev. One suspects that she has a bright future. I think she was even worse than Dev - and that's saying something! Welcome back, Joe. [ more ]
Yogi19Originally Posted by Cinds: Originally Posted by Yogi19: There was a fire in Number 4 Coronation Street when Claire and Ashley lived there, started by a strange woman that Claire befriended called Casey, so perhaps the stairs were moved after the fire. Possibly, but a fire doesn't move a staircase , unless the house was completely rebuilt. I know that! I just meant that might have been when they changed the set around. [ more ]
Garage JoeDo you reckon the artist previously known as Ms Curl (TAPKAMC) might have a crack at it now? [ more ]
Former MemberMissed the rumours Xochi, but sorry to hear that you've been unwell, hope you're feeling brighter v soon [ more ]
CosmopolitanOriginally Posted by Xochi: Were entirely incorrect. I'm home again after another 6 weeks in Ealing Hospital. Tell me the GGJJ gossip please. I'll read your gems tomorrow because I'm still on hospital time. to all my friends here. Thank heavens for that..! I missed you a lot and I'm sorry that you were poorly enough to have to stay in hospital for 6 weeks [ more ]
kattymieowwYep I remember years ago betting my 50p on the grand national and getting asked if i wanted to pay the tax,I also remember signing a petition at the bingo to get the tax removed [ more ]
Mount Olympus *Olly*Originally Posted by El Loro: Originally Posted by Mount Olympus *Olly*: I'm not a betting person but I do recall as a young girl popping the odd bet on for a couple of my Irish aunties who liked a bit of a bet on the horses. . I am sure I used to have to place the bet, tax paid on the amount of the bet, so avoiding having to pay tax on any potential winnings. Can't recall if that was Irish or UK tax law tho .. I think people in the UK used to be able to either pay 9% on the bet when staking... [ more ]
Extremely Fluffy Fluffy ThingOriginally Posted by Saint: I'm quite interested in rates And I really hope that helps Interestingly (pun intended) enough, it doesn't! [ more ]
Garage JoeExtra kudos to his team particularly Richie Porte who led him up that last hill. I also managed to catch at least the highlights every day except when in transit. [ more ]
VideostarI watched every single day of this Tour and Chris Froome did amazingly well...those who spat, punched and threw bodily fluids at the Team Sky boys need locking up...tossers. [ more ]
VideostarOriginally Posted by Dame_Ann_Average: Originally Posted by Videostar: After watching the Zodiac movie (again) I went onto YouTube to look up this subject and theres a documentary called "This Is The Zodiac Speaking" and it is brilliant. I think I've seen about four or five different documentaries on this killer. It's intriguing and unsolved to date, although in a couple of the documentaries I've seen I'm sure evidence was put forward as to who the killer was... if I remember I think one guy... [ more ]
Enthusiastic ContrafibularitiesOriginally Posted by Cinds: Originally Posted by Eugene's Lair: Originally Posted by Cinds: Haven't there been a few different film versions about the zodiac killer? Or am I thinking of documentaries? There's been a few: "Dirty Harry" was loosely based on the Zodiac killings (the killer in that film calls himself "Scorpio"). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...r_in_popular_culture I've never seen Dirty Harry. I've got it in my head that I watched a film about this in the 90's. You NEVER seen... [ more ]
Dame_Ann_AverageOriginally Posted by Videostar: After watching the Zodiac movie (again) I went onto YouTube to look up this subject and theres a documentary called "This Is The Zodiac Speaking" and it is brilliant. I think I've seen about four or five different documentaries on this killer. It's intriguing and unsolved to date, although in a couple of the documentaries I've seen I'm sure evidence was put forward as to who the killer was... if I remember I think one guy cracked part of the code. [ more ]
RexiHi tina glad he's feeling a bit better - frighten me, how old is he now? [ more ]
BazOriginally Posted by tina .: Originally Posted by Baz: Originally Posted by tina .: well I did it ...I did put socks on after dame hes been in bed an hour now just checked on him hes still coughing but not so bad now sleeping through it ....thanks everyone Awww that's good news Tina ....its awful listening to them hacking away and struggling to breathe it is baz ..im lucky hes still been a happy little boy today just a bit more clingy ..iv enjoyed the extra cuddles Hope he's better today Tina [ more ]
CosmopolitanReflexology perhaps? Hope little 'un is feeling better soon, Tina. [ more ]
BazOriginally Posted by Dame_Ann_Average: watched it this morning..Sam was robbed Seriously, I thought Sam's was the better meal..Rylan went for flair instead of concentrating on getting a meal on the table, Kimberly's was nice, but the cheesecake was a bit of a cop out... Sam's pud looked delicious, I had him down to win it.... if only he had worn a 36c cup bra he would have walked the final My feelings exactly Dame [ more ]
Dame_Ann_Averagewatched it this morning..Sam was robbed Seriously, I thought Sam's was the better meal..Rylan went for flair instead of concentrating on getting a meal on the table, Kimberly's was nice, but the cheesecake was a bit of a cop out... Sam's pud looked delicious, I had him down to win it.... if only he had worn a 36c cup bra he would have walked the final [ more ]
KaffsOriginally Posted by Cosmopolitan: Originally Posted by Sprout: Originally Posted by Kaffs: phone call and missed the end.. was she worth it? Not for me, but others say yes I thought Sam was probably better on the day. I thought his looked nice.. I've got it recorded so I'll watch the end bit later. Night all [ more ]
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