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Panorama Hunting The Internet Bullies
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Cinds Originally Posted by Yogi19: "Little Gossip" site needs closed down, asap. Unless it's a different one, I'm sure it was closed down last year, [ more ]
Soozy Woo Originally Posted by Blizz'ard: Horrible stories, scary people. Anonymous people on the internet can say the most dreadful things about others. Indeed. [ more ]
Blizz'ard Originally Posted by Eugene's Lair: I posted about it at the time, but I still think Derren Brown's "The Gameshow" was a very powerful illustration of what the combination of anonymity and group dynamics can sometimes lead to. It's still available on 4oD ( http://www.channel4.com/progra...e/series-1/episode-2 ), and is a real eye-opener IMO, even if you're already familiar with the problems of cyber-bullying... Yes, I saw it Eugene. Very, very worrying! Ended with a lot of shame-faced or... [ more ]
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Eileen & Paul : would you?!
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Soozy Woo Originally Posted by Syd: I think it is an interesting storyline too, he has said he still loves his wife and lives with the memories of her as she was before her memories faded. I cannot imagine living daily as a fairly young person, with the person I loved and not getting any response. I can imagine wanting to seek my own sanity outside the home. There are people as we type living this nightmare Indeed ....................what a horrible illness. A friens/acquaintance of mine was struck... [ more ]
Garage Joe Yet another well done issue within this superior soap. [ more ]
Syd I think it is an interesting storyline too, he has said he still loves his wife and lives with the memories of her as she was before her memories faded. I cannot imagine living daily as a fairly young person, with the person I loved and not getting any response. I can imagine wanting to seek my own sanity outside the home. There are people as we type living this nightmare [ more ]
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Dating Website Help!
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Dirtyprettygirlthing Originally Posted by Garage Joe: over 21/yes please/the manor house hahahaha You'd have gone down a treat in the old MSN rooms... sadly they are no more... Microsoft shut them down. The whipped cream & leather fetish room was such fun as well [ more ]
Ells I've never been on a dating site but if I ever was to I'd be looking out for honest answers. Those 'I'm a 6'2, athletic build, dark hair, blue eyed adonis' posters I'd steer clear of. I'd find a more true to life answer more appealing Not saying I'd respond to '5'2 internet obsessed gamer who likes staying in' post but something that says 'I'm not perfect but I'm not hiding it' would tell me that they wanted to be honest about who you were going to be getting involved with. Tell them how you... [ more ]
Baz Originally Posted by Garage Joe: Thanks for asking that Q. Baz. I was too embarrassed. (over 21/yes please/the manor house) ROFL You're welcome GJ..... [ more ]
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The best ever news about my dog...
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Dirtyprettygirlthing I won't keep her in if she is wanting to go out Soops... the weather & stuff has kinda made it easy for her to be in for now.. & she does seem content with this (she does like to make predator clicking noises at the birds through the window though). Ickle has a mad bond going with her cat though... its very very sweet... Ickle is definitely her mother. (she sleeps lying over Ickles neck! - I couldn't handle that myself!) (& the litter tray is in Ickles room.. and is changed very... [ more ]
Former Member Originally Posted by Dirtyprettygirlthing: Originally Posted by Yogi19: Ah, I understand the problem now. You can tell I've never owned a cat, can't you? I'll keep my fingers crossed that little kitty stays close to home and keeps safe. Ickles campaigning for us to get a screen door, like they have in American homes... and has said we will have to just let the dog in & out all summer hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Awww, I understand the concern re the roads etc. but seems a little unfair to keep her... [ more ]
Dirtyprettygirlthing Originally Posted by Yogi19: Ah, I understand the problem now. You can tell I've never owned a cat, can't you? I'll keep my fingers crossed that little kitty stays close to home and keeps safe. Ickles campaigning for us to get a screen door, like they have in American homes... and has said we will have to just let the dog in & out all summer hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm [ more ]
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Who's on a January 'diet' then?
Jen-StarJen-Star
Former Member Originally Posted by Jenstar: Wow @ Dawn French! http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvs...ml?ito=feeds-newsxml I'm back on it today! Hopefully the scales will be kind on Thursday (after my weekend off!) She looks even more fab than she did before....mind you the 'divorce diet' is, in my experience, a particularly easy one! [ more ]
Jen-Star Wow @ Dawn French! http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvs...ml?ito=feeds-newsxml I'm back on it today! Hopefully the scales will be kind on Thursday (after my weekend off!) [ more ]
Former Member Originally Posted by sparkles: Originally Posted by noseyrosie: Anybody see Dawn French? Seven and a half stone lost by cutting out the carbs. I saw it rosie, but I also heard that she said she was happier fat. !!! I never am and am much happier at a size 14 or less. She said she dieted for her health and was happy as a big girl. Good for her Sparkles She looked great before and after i.m.o. a very pretty lady. I hated being overweight even from a health point of view - being out of breath... [ more ]
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CBB Wrap Party.
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Former Member That is pure class compared to the rest of them. [ more ]
Cold Sweat This looks far more classy and reserved than that tacky wrap party: [ more ]
Former Member Originally Posted by ~hoochie~: it all looks so tawdry .....over now though, so I don't care if I never see any of them again! Bring on the next bunch! Couldn't agree more Hoochie - on both counts What a tacky way to live your life though, seriously [ more ]
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This made me laugh...
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Former Member Originally Posted by Eugene's Lair: Originally Posted by Cold Sweat: One or two seem rather... near the knuckle ! The mock-up for "The Help" is a lot closer to reality than many would like to admit. In all the fuss over "The Artist" and "The Descendants", I think the Oscar chances of "The Help" have been underestimated. There's been a buzz about it for ages and it's just the sort of film that the Academy lurves ... I agree with you Eugene ... The Academy do lurve an "issue" film, and racism... [ more ]
Dame_Ann_Average The Meryl Streep one was my favourite...very apt [ more ]
~Sparkling Summer~ awesome, I love this kinda stuff! Thanks Rosie [ more ]
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Just For FunUK Lounge
Forum weight lose support network
*yogi Bear**yogi Bear*
Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing Well, here I am a two years later and I'm still 10 stones! I suppose one positive thing to say about it is that I haven't put anything ON! [ more ]
Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing bumping for posterity! [ more ]
Jet Blue Originally Posted by *yogi Bear*: Hi rexi lovely to see you too i got help from doctor, scottish slimmers and a lovely bunch of peeps on msn, am struggling at the moment but as long as i maintain where i amtill after me hols i know i'll shift that final weight by summer. famous last words [ more ]
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Just starting an early
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Former Member Yeah, I'm aching tonight. Night all [ more ]
Dame_Ann_Average Originally Posted by nuts: LOL! I admit. I have to give in in a min. I'm dead I'm fine but off to watch last night Criminal Minds....see you tomorrow Pam, night and speak tomorrow [ more ]
Former Member LOL! I admit. I have to give in in a min. I'm dead [ more ]
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The singing detective!
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kimota I watched the original and loved it. I liked Pennies from Heaven and Lipstick on my Collar as well. One of my favourite bits of Singing Detective is when the boy and his mum are on the train and the soldiers start flirting with her. The boy says I'll tell our dad and the man--the man in the woods' I cringed for the mum when I saw that! [ more ]
~Lee~ Originally Posted by Eileen Over: The Salmon report in 1966 was the death knell for nursing as was. It recommended that matrons should no longer be necessary and that hygiene, food etc should be taken care of by housekeepers employed by the ward sister - this would release nurses up to do more "important" tasks. However it took a good few years before matrons were phased out to be replaced by "nursing officers" As for cleaning, food etc... well Mrs Thatcher introduced the internal market to... [ more ]
Former Member The Salmon report in 1966 was the death knell for nursing as was. It recommended that matrons should no longer be necessary and that hygiene, food etc should be taken care of by housekeepers employed by the ward sister - this would release nurses up to do more "important" tasks. However it took a good few years before matrons were phased out to be replaced by "nursing officers" As for cleaning, food etc... well Mrs Thatcher introduced the internal market to the NHS and cleaning, catering,... [ more ]
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Chris Huhne and the speeding issue
FM Former Member
Kaffs Originally Posted by Garage Joe: My Doctor has forbidden me to eat salty butter. One has to eat the spread with statins. However since you mention toast may I escort you in the direction of my special cupboard where you will find delicious homemade lemon, lime, and orange marmalades, pomegranate, and hedgeback surprise jelly? Yum! BTW... right spoilsport your doctor, eh? [ more ]
Kaffs Originally Posted by Garage Joe: My Doctor has forbidden me to eat salty butter. One has to eat the spread with statins. However since you mention toast may I escort you in the direction of my special cupboard where you will find delicious homemade lemon, lime, and orange marmalades, pomegranate, and hedgeback surprise jelly? Yum! oh you tempter, you!! Lime marmalade please.... *drool* I usually eat the spread things... but I treat myself to a pack of butter now and then [ more ]
Baz Originally Posted by Garage Joe: It is good mind! It's the only kitchen skill I have. Apart from a rather good spag boll. Sounds perfect [ more ]
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Does anyone know what Polly Graham from BEST magazine has said to upset Phil Schofield?
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Garage Joe I like both of 'em ...... And that one who walks about hill, Dale, and the fatherland, who's name escapes me. ....... And Kirstie Allsopp . [ more ]
jacksonb good on him i can't stand her either , or the clone they got to replace her on the one show. [ more ]
Former Member Originally Posted by Cupcake: Had a look in the BEST magazine this morning in Asda, and it was a feature saying that he can't stand Christine Bleakley who took over Holly (who he is on This Morning with,) on Dancing on Ice. The article said that there is no chemistry and that they don't speak off stage and he thinks Christine is dull and boring. The feature was written by Polly Graham. So there's your answer Sparkles. If you find a copy of BEST tomorrow, you can see it for yourself.. I was... [ more ]
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Georgia the Irish model (from CBB) and Peter Andre!
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kattymieoww Originally Posted by jacksonb: mikey the main man is robs back in the states now, looking mildly confused and saying ' yeah but wtf was that?' and deciding that foreign travel is best left well alone.. Especially now,wary of middle aged old female flashers who demand his attention. [ more ]
jacksonb mikey the main man is robs back in the states now, looking mildly confused and saying ' yeah but wtf was that?' and deciding that foreign travel is best left well alone.. [ more ]
Cold Sweat Originally Posted by Cold Sweat: I think i read that Georgia and her fellow ex-hm's are having their wrap party tomorrow. *Fellow ex-hm's but not Michael or K&K . Nor Denise! Some wrap party with 3 of the main CBB9 protagonists not attending! [ more ]
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Happy Birthday Slinkiwitch!
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Aquarius Aww Slinki, sorry I'm late (been up in Auld Reekie). My wishes are for part 2 of your birthday, have the VERY best day. Hope its full of everything you wish for. [ more ]
Former Member Originally Posted by zazz: Hey Slinki! Sorry I missed your birthday.....Hope you had a great day missus xx xx I did ta zazz.. birthday part two is at the weekend ! x [ more ]
zazz Hey Slinki! Sorry I missed your birthday.....Hope you had a great day missus xx xx [ more ]
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Nicola Mclean on This Morning
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Former Member Me no like her! [ more ]
Mount Olympus *Olly* I really hate people who proudly announce they are honest and tell it like it is. .I wonder if they never learnt to self edit and know when 'telling it like it is' is perhaps not the best thing to do sometimes and is in fact extremely rude and most of the time none of their business either. . [ more ]
Trollop She does my head in the whiney bag of wind! Nicola loves telling people 'the truth' but give it back to her and shes not happy. She is incapable of seeing anything other than whats in Nicola's World [ more ]
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"I have slept with a thousand men but don't judge me: I am a sex addict!"
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Former Member When I saw the pic of this person, I actually thought 'she looks like a man.' And that was BEFORE I found out further down the thread. Revolting person. [ more ]
Blizz'ard Originally Posted by Cinds: Did you read Ape House - Sara Gruen? It's about some ruthless TV exec who uses some in a Big Brother style TV show, nothing deep and meaningful in the book, but a nice little read. It was my fascination with the Gorilla Foundation and their work with Koko that led me to learning more about the Bonobo. No, I'm crap at reading. I just watch them on my telly box. Randy little buggers, but less aggressive than other primates (too busy secsing) and a more equal society. [ more ]
Trollop Awwww hes quite cute! Lots of sexy time you say I might have been one in another life [ more ]
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Following on.......
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Jen-Star Thats what i drink me vodka and coke from...... can't use any of the other types of glasses we have for my booze it's gotta be those ones^ I dont really drink wine tho, went through a phase of it but i dont like it until i've drank 3 glasses [ more ]
Blizz'ard Re: Following on....... [ more ]
Trollop I cant drink wine anymore....it send me a bit mental! [ more ]
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So will you buy Facebook shares?
XochiXochi
Garage Joe Just been reading the Grauniad's take. "is FB worth $100bn? (er..... No) They think $75 bn is more realistic. [ more ]
Garage Joe Other supermarkets are available. The Corp gives a £3 voucher off thirty poonds worth of shopping, nearer enough 10% but how to spend thirty poond in a small shop? Sainsbury's gives Nectar points, which I doubt anyone can police or spend. I wouldn't be seen dead in ASDA or Tesco! Waitrose probably isn't aware of towns this side er Thirsk. [ more ]
Garage Joe These are the arguments we went through today. My point was that you would receive 3%+ on less than a years investment. Of course there are only so many £100 cards one can spend in November/December. [ more ]
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Sharon Watts is coming back to EastEnders!!
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Garage Joe I would have preferred Sharon on Corrie. Maybe she could be Stella's sister. [ more ]
kattymieoww "Terry Duckwoth" is coming back to corrie,as well. [ more ]
Former Member Originally Posted by Pengy: I liked Sharon as a character but I'm getting fed up with 'returning' characters that have come back because basically they've not managed to find any decent work outside of EE I know she did Strictly but what's she done since??? I've got my miserable head on today Have to agree Pengy... [ more ]
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Aaron and Faye's Housewarming
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Aimee Originally Posted by erinp: Originally Posted by sparkles: Originally Posted by Aimee: I wonder if he will give Jay and Lou the correct address This was posted on DS Jay! Jay! Are you SURE he said John O'Groats?" "Aye Loo pet, it's probs just oe'r the neext hill" [ more ]
Former Member Originally Posted by sparkles: Originally Posted by Aimee: I wonder if he will give Jay and Lou the correct address This was posted on DS Jay! Jay! Are you SURE he said John O'Groats?" "Aye Loo pet, it's probs just oe'r the neext hill" [ more ]
Angel They moved in together before xmas. I didn't like Aaron .... but Faye was nice [ more ]
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Going to the Theatre
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Cinds I've been ripping the piss out of him all day for that one Sparkles, I've left the cinema half way through a movie as it was so dire. [ more ]
Former Member Originally Posted by Cinds: Xochi, I didn't even realise Warhorse had started life as a stage show, I'll keep a look out for it. Eugene, I agree the last song was the highlight of the whole show, there were women sobbing all over the theatre at this point, much to my surprise. What got me was the show was advertised touting Marti Pellow as the star of the show. No he wasn't he hung around the shadows and pushed the set around. The real star of the show was Maureen Nolan in the role of Mrs... [ more ]
Soozy Woo Originally Posted by Cinds: During the interval Mr Cinds expressed his surprise that Willy Russell star of Celebrity Squares had written the show. 'No dear, that was Willie Rushton' An easy mistake to make [ more ]
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Borgen.
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Former Member Borgen is by far the best programme on the telly box atm I hope we don't have to wait too long to see the second series as I'm sure BBC4 will show it I hope the Americans don't do a remake if their version of The Killing is anything to go by [ more ]
Garage Joe Rather like their version of The Killing, one can watch one UScepisode and then dismiss it out of hand. Maybe Danish TV could do a remake of Deadwood? [ more ]
Eugene's Lair The second series ended its run in Denmark in November. The last I heard, there hadn't been a decision yet on whether it would be shown on BBC4, but I'd have been surprised if it wasn't, as the first series seems to have gone down well. The third series won't be broadcast in Denmark until the Autumn. Be afraid though: there's been serious talk of an American remake. I can't imagine how that would work in a country that doesn't really "do" coalition politics, though... [ more ]
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Do you have people like this in your town?
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Former Member Never been to Nottingham, but I think every town has its chavs. It does piss me off though when people slag off the town they come from, but it pisses me off more when people come from outside (the town OR the UK) and slag it off; that really makes me see red. Not much pisses me off more than people coming to the UK and slagging it off. [ more ]
Garage Joe The East Midlands are a total mystery to me. As a youngster one constantly heard the urban myth (?) that there was a high ratio of women to men. Only been once, and that was an overnight stay at the University. [ more ]
Lori Originally Posted by Aimee: Originally Posted by Lori: I've been to Nottingham a couple of times, and I love it! My favorite brother-in-law is from there. You love it cause i live there don't you That's it! [ more ]
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Ex boss of RBS has lost his knighthood
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Kaffs Originally Posted by Eugene's Lair: Originally Posted by ~Cosmopolitan~: I find it galling that Jackie Stewart has decided to poke his oar in on this. Both he and jack Nicklaus took 5 million a year as ambassadors for RBS and yet when the bank 'fell over' both refused to resign their contracts (all other sports stars did as far as I'm aware). Next time he pokes up on the telly, someone should ask him about THAT. Disgraceful man. Stewart waived his payment for 2009, but still took £1million... [ more ]
Eugene's Lair Originally Posted by ~Cosmopolitan~: I find it galling that Jackie Stewart has decided to poke his oar in on this. Both he and jack Nicklaus took 5 million a year as ambassadors for RBS and yet when the bank 'fell over' both refused to resign their contracts (all other sports stars did as far as I'm aware). Next time he pokes up on the telly, someone should ask him about THAT. Disgraceful man. Stewart waived his payment for 2009, but still took £1million in 2010 and again last year. [ more ]
jacksonb his knighthood was bestowed on him for 'services to banking' but now he's buggered that up, too right he should lose it. I f he had received it for charity work or some thing non related to banking then he should keep it. But It wasn't. so good. [ more ]
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Strictly Come Dancing Tour 2011!
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darloboy (Play The Game!) You're welcome and aww I do too, he would have enjoyed it all . Chelsee won tonight again in Manchester and the tour is heading to Sheffield soon! [ more ]
Yogi19 Originally Posted by Baz: Thanks Darlo I miss brisket giving us the results of the tour Me too, Baz. Thanks Darlo. [ more ]
Baz Thanks Darlo I miss brisket giving us the results of the tour [ more ]
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Any gardeners about?
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Cinds Thank you all for the advice. The point of the roses was that Mr Cinds mothers name was Rose and we chose roses to have in the house as respect to his dads passing. So them sprouting regrowth meant a lot to us. Anyway, we are going to try to replant the new growths, but if they don't take, I have found this Rose plant, but I will probs buy it anyway. The Rose is called Danny Boy. [ more ]
kattymieoww You can buy bare stem roots roses for planting about now for the garden [ more ]
Xochi In the event this doesn't work Cinds, just buy a plant to plant, if you know what I mean? Now is the time to order one. When my M&D had their Golden Anniversary I bought them a rose called Golden Celebration. When my mum died last year he planted one called Remember Me for her. The supplier that both came from was David Austin Roses. He does more classic styled roses than the currently fashionable ones. They aren't that expensive and you'll get flowers within a year or so if you can... [ more ]
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Guess who drinks @ 4 litres of diet ginger beer a day?
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Triggers Lashings of ginger beer didnae dae the Famous Five any harm Velvet Hello chief [ more ]
~Sparkling Summer~ I saw a good little documentary about bottled water last night, it's really bad for the environment, I buy it at work and am going to stop- I can fill my bottles at home and take them in [ more ]
Yogi19 Originally Posted by ~Lee~: Originally Posted by Yogi19: Is there anything left, which isn't considered bad for our health? No,top of the list though is living! We're doomed, doomed I tell you! [ more ]
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Crabby Old Man poem
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~Sparkling Summer~ Scotty, you & your sister did a wonderful thing caring for your mum, I admire your courage [ more ]
~Sparkling Summer~ Aw kattymeiow, I totally understand you anniversaries are rotten especially on event days too, my dad passed on American independence day- great celebration for them but I'm not interested in it for that reason. One of closest friends had her baby on that day last year, and since it's been 17 years now, I'm going to let my disliking of that day dissolve and celebrate her sons birthday on it instead I had panic attacks for a year once too, horrid things, just remember that they can't hurt... [ more ]
Scotty Originally Posted by ~Sweet Pancakes~: Aw Scotty! we'll done you, your mum must have been so proud! I hope she was well cared for and felt secure there too I work with the public of all ages and I do like to hear the old folks life stories, one was a dance teacher who now can barely walk, another is 92 and was a sailor.. There's so much more to them than the old body you see Thanks, Sweet. She was well cared for there, although I took her home as soon as they allowed, and my sister and I... [ more ]
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Selective Licensing of Private Landlords.
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~Lee~ Originally Posted by Garage Joe: It might be better if all landlords were forced to rent out through agencies. They are usually estate agents and for a reasonable percentage they protect both landlord and tenant. Most decent landlords here used to register with the NIHE,some as private rentals,others as short term emergency housing,the latter reaped a higher financial return.Properties all had to meet regulations obviously.When someone applied for housing ,depending on their... [ more ]
kattymieoww Oh Indeed,I'm in a housing association property,what is called up here a four in a block cottage flats.Fine, because my two neighbours next to me and above are good neighbours.The lady upstairs is an owner occupier,she bought her flat from the council years ago,fair enoughHowever these houses are defective and require major refurshibment,this has been passed and the process is ongoing.However it means that many elderly folk that bought the flats years ago have passed on and their families... [ more ]
Garage Joe It might be better if all landlords were forced to rent out through agencies. They are usually estate agents and for a reasonable percentage they protect both landlord and tenant. [ more ]
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face furniture ......... do tell
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kimota I bought my lenses from an online place http://ciliaryblue.com/ I just used an old pair of frames I had! It was a fair bit cheaper than it would have been from an optician. [ more ]
Starfleet Admiral hoochie I've got to properly start wearing glasses now and need to buy new ones ......I've no idea what shape frames will be ok...... my friend told me that the last pair made me look like a wee old lady from the '70's I had thought they looked fine until she pointed it out ...... she was right! [ more ]
Former Member Got my first eye test booked for next Monday Short-arm syndrome. [ more ]
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Where is the Birdsong thread!
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Former Member I haven't actually read the book yet (something I will remedy) but I have to say I wasn't all that impressed with this series For me it lacked any intensity despite the themes running through it. Have to say I was disappointed. Never mind, I'm sure the book is much better [ more ]
Former Member I loved the book and always thought that it would be a very difficult task to bring it to the screen. They did change some of the story (If I remember rightly, the reason Isabelle buggered off was different to that in the book). The TV version, for me, lacked the emotional intensity of the book but I thought it was great and, in parts, very moving [ more ]
Eugene's Lair Originally Posted by ~Cosmopolitan~: Why do they do that, change the ending and still name it after the book? Happens all the time, I'm afraid. I've heard a horrible rumour that even the new Daniel Radcliffe version of "The Woman in Black" has a changed ending. I'm all for a director showing their own style, but when it comes to actually changing the tone and intention of the piece... I'm a big fan of Christopher Priest's book "The Prestige", and have recommended it to loads of friends. I... [ more ]
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Michael's interview(Daily Star)
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stonks Originally Posted by erinp: Denise on Loose Women http://player.stv.tv/programme...men/2012-01-30-1230/ Tooth misssing and no makeup on.. a braw chookie. Watched that and I think things are slowing dawning on her that everyone's not thinking she's that great.... [ more ]
Former Member Thanks for that link Erin. I am watching it now. I have never watched this programme. I now know why [ more ]
Former Member Denise on Loose Women http://player.stv.tv/programme...men/2012-01-30-1230/ Tooth misssing and no makeup on.. a braw chookie. [ more ]
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