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Netflix - what to watch?
Jen-Star Season3 of Orange is the new Black is on netflix right now! [ more ]
Jen-Star I watched a couple of episodes last night Rog and i can confirm the fit men [ more ]
Former Member Originally Posted by Ells: Jen it took me a little while to get into Vikings but I thought it was great. And there are a few nice looking men in it *shrugs* I swear I don't watch things just to ogle men but it does help when the actors are easy on the eye! Ta Ells I have Vikings free on Amazon Prime... was wondering whether to try it! [ more ]
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Britain's National Bird
Saint Originally Posted by Madame Arcati: It's the Robin 2nd place: Barn Owl 3rd: Blackbird Apathy of the responses says it all It's the kingfisher I tell thee !!!!! [ more ]
Yogi19 Originally Posted by velvet donkey: Got em all Saw a blur out the back door a few weeks ago and took a few seconds to say to masel might as well check that out. Twas a sparrow hawk with it's dinner right outside. Had gone by the time I found my phone. Gorgeous birds, but I hate when they snatch my garden birds for takeaway dinner! [ more ]
Saint I saw a JAY in our garden recently Beautiful thing it was too [ more ]
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Masterchef
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities Originally Posted by Kaytee: Come to think....the one who has made the most progress during the series is Simon, Tony was good from the start, but Emma needs polish I think she needs a broader range of skills and to demonstrate them. Sticking mainly with middle eastern cookery was always going to be a sticking point for her... and me. [ more ]
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities Originally Posted by Kaffs: Ahh.. that was good, shame EC missed the final! Thanks for the company everyone Thanks Kaffy, unfortunately I was on a train from Reading, I would have been around Oxford when it started. The upside is that I got sat next to a rather attractive young lady called Lauren who was very chatty. [ more ]
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General InterestNews/Current Events
May 2015 election manifestos
El Loro Arthur Scargill launched the Socialist Labour Party's manifesto yesterday: http://www.socialist-labour-pa...sto%202015%20pdf.pdf [ more ]
El Loro DUP's manifesto published today: http://www.mydup.com/publicati...estminster-manifesto [ more ]
El Loro Sinn Fein's manifesto published today: http://issuu.com/sinnfeinirela...r_manifesto_2015_web SNP's manifesto launched today: http://votesnp.com/docs/manifesto.pdf [ more ]
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THE BILLION POUND HOTEL
Baz Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Originally Posted by Baz: Downton abbey 40 degrees Too hot for too long, they should come out just before things happen, I'm sure they could arrange that. Got to go to bed now, 5:40 start Thanks for the company Baz. Night. Nite nite EC Sleep well [ more ]
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities Originally Posted by Baz: Downton abbey 40 degrees Too hot for too long, they should come out just before things happen, I'm sure they could arrange that. Got to go to bed now, 5:40 start Thanks for the company Baz. Night. [ more ]
Baz They can keep the oysters !! [ more ]
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Euro Vision
Cosmopolitan Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: NO! not that. My vision for Europe is peace love and harmony. Equity amongst all member nations, unconditional love for each other and better weather. You'll be needing lots more mud, hippies, a flower behind your ear and a Hendrix soundtrack [ more ]
Former Member Re: Euro Vision [ more ]
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities Originally Posted by moonie: Wakey wakey EC [ more ]
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Are you bored already..........
Moonie Having watched several Milliband speeches. I have to say I am not convinced. Not so much about the content but in the way he comes across. He seems so 'wooden', no passion or conviction [ more ]
Moonie Originally Posted by Garage Joe: I'm at a loss as to why my phone came up with Blarite rather than Blairite! My dad used to call Tony Blair, blah blah Blair [ more ]
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Public Service Announcement
Moonie Originally Posted by Garage Joe: Just a quick reminder to all my GaGa chums. You should now say "Rabbits!" Say it aloud for extra luck. White ones, great Bolshie white ones, they all count. Did so Joe just after I saw your post [ more ]
Former Member This one made me laugh http://www.hunterboots.com/dis...e-original-dog-boot/ [ more ]
Cinds I always forget to say it, even though as a child it was mandatory. Anyway, I did see this on the Twitter & found it slightly amusing. I wonder how many are frantically trying to order some. http://blog.notonthehighstreet...p;utm_campaign=March [ more ]
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Apparently this lad was on the X Factor.
barney Originally Posted by Supes: Originally Posted by Kaffs: I remember him - hated him at first then warmed to him and as usual was kicked out too soon I keep thinking he's going to start singing 'There's a hole in my bucket' though, I expect a court case soon. I seem to remember he was my favourite of that series, but tbh, with all of these shows, once they've finished my memory is pretty much wiped clean ! same here, saw Will Young on tv this morning (the original pop idol), he has a new album... [ more ]
Former Member Originally Posted by Kaffs: I remember him - hated him at first then warmed to him and as usual was kicked out too soon I keep thinking he's going to start singing 'There's a hole in my bucket' though, I expect a court case soon. I seem to remember he was my favourite of that series, but tbh, with all of these shows, once they've finished my memory is pretty much wiped clean! [ more ]
Cold Sweat Originally Posted by Rawky-Roo: Originally Posted by Kaffs: I remember him - hated him at first then warmed to him and as usual was kicked out too soon I keep thinking he's going to start singing 'There's a hole in my bucket' though, I expect a court case soon. Was he any good on the show , or was he swamped with terrible songs? He came third... but he wasn't Sam Bailey... and it was clear from the outset that she would win. [ more ]
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new pet..
Saint filigree not rat [ more ]
kattymieoww They only bite through fear etc,if you go carefully etc and get them used to your scent and gentle movements they can be hand tamed,treats etc can help.Hamsters can't see clearly more than a foot in front of them,so gentle noises ,letting them know you are approaching and of course a food treat usually works well.They have excellent hearing a sense of smell.You gently let them smell your hand etc..never try to grab them...that will scare them,then they bite. [ more ]
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dermot has left!
kattymieoww The show is tired now....The first few years were interesting,not watched in ages. [ more ]
MrsH Dan Wootton ‏ @ danwootton Olly Murs and Caroline Flack will replace Dermot O'Leary as X Factor presenter. My full story in The Sun tomorrow: Dan Wootton @ danwootton · Dermot O'Leary's team rushed out his statement after finding out @ TheSunNewspaper would be splashing on the story in tomorrow's edition. [ more ]
MrsH Originally Posted by Saint: Originally Posted by Saint: and make way for RYLAN and his b/f to take over Rylan's backing Ollie Murs or Polymers as I like to call him yep I saw that and a lot of media on twitter have Ollie for the job [ more ]
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Can you sign this petition for Cervical Screening?
kattymieoww In Scotland ,women get smear tests starting at age 20.My niece had slight abnormal readings at 23,she then went on for Colonoscopy checkup,camera and further cell scrapes,no immediate action needed thankfully.She did have to attend every six months for smears for four years.The last two years have been Normal readings,she received a letter stating she is now back on the usual three year smear tests.she was really pleased. She had no symptoms at all,if she was in England etc......scary. [ more ]
Yellow Rose My life was saved by early diagnosis. I'd had a routine test and was shocked and numbed when the surgery phoned to give me the result. I'd not been aware of any unusual physical symptoms at all. I've always been so very very thankful for the treatment I received from the hospital I was sent to that used laser treatment, it worked [ more ]
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GP time again. YAY!!!!!!!! No spoilers before it's shown on the BBC, please.
Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing Well, that was an interesting qualifying session! [ more ]
Former Member No spoilers here, had to work out your thread title ! GP time. Thought it had something to do with the NHS....its not .. As you were .. [ more ]
Former Member Red Bull threatening to pull out http://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport...-AA9OLoT?ocid=TSHDHP [ more ]
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slimming world...
pirate1111 Originally Posted by velvet donkey: Have a good weekend pirate - it's hunky dory and better be with you Sometimes we err from the path and listen to Del Amitri. del amitri! theres a blast from the past just dont tell me you listen to billy bragg or our bromance is over [ more ]
pirate1111 Originally Posted by velvet donkey: Aye you best be alright or im gonna hunt you down & sing this through your letterbox [ more ]
Jen-Star Velvet, look after yourself [ more ]
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Plane Crashes into the French Alps. 150 feared dead
Saint I truly hope accident investigators have got this right Otherwise its one Holy mess up [ more ]
Former Member Originally Posted by Cinds: The news a plane has crashed is awful enough, but to find out one of those who is supposed to keep them all safe did it on purpose is just terrible. Why on earth would you do that? Fair enough if you want to take yourself out, that's bad enough, but why take all of those innocent lives with you? Exactly Cinds. [ more ]
Cinds Originally Posted by Rawky-Roo: Oh man. This is scary. I've been very fortunate, recently, to be able to travel parts of the world. Whilst I can get on planes, I really hate flying. What with this and all the other recent incidents, I don't think I'd ever want to get on a plane again. I'm the same. I really don't like flying, but I'll do it because it's a quick means to an end. [ more ]
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...and Clarkson thought he was having a bad day
jacksonb Well I laughed, but hope the bloke is ok, and my speakers survived, thanks EC. [ more ]
Yellow Rose Apologies EC for not having watched your link yet but when I saw the title personal thoughts came to mind. I've watched the news channels, three main stories are the airplane disaster, Clarkson and 1D. Clarkson and 1D could be thinking it's a bad day for them, and for their fans. My thoughts since the news broke has been focused on the families and friends who've lost loved ones in such a horrific way, could there be any worse day for them?absolutely not!! Those who are sad about Clarkson... [ more ]
Eugene's Lair As I often say: "One of those days when you shouldn't be allowed to operate heavy machinery". [ more ]
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One of the One Direction lads has quit - and Twitter is hilarious!
Yogi19 Originally Posted by kimota: Originally Posted by Yellow Rose: It's a bad day for Clarkson fans and 1D fans , I couldn't care less about either There is always a solution! [ more ]
Former Member Originally Posted by kimota: Originally Posted by Yellow Rose: It's a bad day for Clarkson fans and 1D fans , I couldn't care less about either There is always a solution! [ more ]
kimota Originally Posted by Yellow Rose: It's a bad day for Clarkson fans and 1D fans , I couldn't care less about either There is always a solution! [ more ]
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Morrison's Supermarché have dropped the dreadful duo!
Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing Originally Posted by Saint: Haw haw Fluffs . . . . I do the jokes Does scan-as-you-go give a running total? Yes, and you can also take things off. [ more ]
Saint Haw haw Fluffs . . . . I do the jokes Does scan-as-you-go give a running total? [ more ]
Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing Originally Posted by Saint: And now - the self check out "Unknown item in bagging area" Well, we DID tell you it wasn't a seat! Wjshaw Tesco have had self check-outs for ages and have recently introduced 'scan-as-you-go' units. [ more ]
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Scotland introduces plastic fivers
Scotty Originally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing: Originally Posted by Scotty: Originally Posted by velvet donkey: Plastic economy if wee hairspray gets her hands on it. Aye, you tell 'em Scotty! *Hides behind Scotty* [ more ]
Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing Originally Posted by Scotty: Originally Posted by velvet donkey: Plastic economy if wee hairspray gets her hands on it. Aye, you tell 'em Scotty! *Hides behind Scotty* [ more ]
Scotty Originally Posted by velvet donkey: Plastic economy if wee hairspray gets her hands on it. [ more ]
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Richard III
Madame Arcati Originally Posted by velvet donkey: Bob Servant but.. I'll always admire Starkey for the nepotism jibe earlier. It was spot on! And a rather fine (and scary) Hannibal Lecter [ more ]
Madame Arcati Originally Posted by kattymieoww: I watched some it..that pompous Starkey was saying that he was a murderous villain etc and was most rude to those that stated otherwise.I don't like Starkey at all,he's right everyone else is wrong.. I can't stand him either, Kattymieoww. Arrogant and rude. This chap stands up to him rather well, I thought: [ more ]
kattymieoww Don't piss aff yer cousin.. [ more ]
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Sky TV prices to rise by up to £3/month
kattymieoww Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Originally Posted by Carnelian: BBC £12.08 per month. Bargain! I had SKY when my niece paid for it,I just have Freeview now.I don't really miss it,not a fan of sport or movies really,it's not worth the money. [ more ]
jacksonb I have talk talk, tv,BB and phone.£20 a month. [ more ]
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities Originally Posted by velvet donkey: I think it's still cheaper than Virgins space programme having had the hard sell recently. Like all these things it's all full of ifs and ands and smallprint. And one year deals. The good thing is we have a choice. [ more ]
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*Shakes fist at Ireland*
Former Member Originally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing: Originally Posted by Roger the Alien: Originally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing: Originally Posted by Roger the Alien: I don't even understand the rules of rugby, I watch it like this and cheer if our score goes up. Well, as a starter, are you aware that there are two different types of rugby? Ummm yes...err ummm... one for posh peeps [union] and one for less posh peeps [league]. That do? Yup, that'll do. *Rog passes round 1* [ more ]
Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing Originally Posted by Roger the Alien: Originally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing: Originally Posted by Roger the Alien: I don't even understand the rules of rugby, I watch it like this and cheer if our score goes up. Well, as a starter, are you aware that there are two different types of rugby? Ummm yes...err ummm... one for posh peeps [union] and one for less posh peeps [league]. That do? Yup, that'll do. *Rog passes round 1* [ more ]
Former Member Originally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing: Originally Posted by Roger the Alien: Originally Posted by Sprout: I'm losing it I dunno what made me post that Awww s'okay don't worry Sprout. I don't even understand the rules of rugby, I watch it like this and cheer if our score goes up. Well, as a starter, are you aware that there are two different types of rugby? Ummm yes...err ummm... one for posh peeps [union] and one for less posh peeps [league]. That do? [ more ]
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Kate Bush's old home up for sale
Cold Sweat Naming the gaff Babooshka would have been far worse imo... [ more ]
Former Member Originally Posted by Kaffs: It's pretty awful decor-wise and the furniture is a mish mash of god knows what... She moved out in 2003 - I'd like to think it's not her taste, but...... Ah, so could it be someone else's stuff/ bad taste? [ more ]
Moonie Originally Posted by Kaffs: It's pretty awful decor-wise and the furniture is a mish mash of god knows what... She moved out in 2003 - I'd like to think it's not her taste, but ...... [ more ]
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Debt collection email from Aspiring Solicitors - contains a malware virus
Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing Unless you normally have frequent debts of over 2K lying around unpaid for yonks then that sort of e-mail shouldn't faze you in the slightest, [ more ]
Garage Joe Re: Debt collection email from Aspiring Solicitors - contains a malware virus [ more ]
Yogi19 Originally Posted by Roger the Alien: Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: I get a fair amount of these type of email... I track the culprits down in my surveillance van and "disappear" them. Fixed that for you EC [ more ]
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The budget....
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities Originally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing: Originally Posted by moonie: They should ban budgets just before elections. Just a way to "buy" some parts of the electorate Quite so. Oh look an extra £2 something in interest a year on my savings - we'll definitely have to vote for them....hang on.....the 'others' want to give me an extra £3 something - we'll definitely have to vote for them....on the other hand, there are another lot that say they'll increase the personal tax allowance... [ more ]
Carnelian Osborne reeled off a load of half truths and cheery-picked statistical measures. All this pathetic diversions about 1p off a pint fails to mention that housing and rental costs are spiralling. Fine if you're property owning, then you're largely protected, anyone else will be significantly poorer this time next year and the year the after.... In real monetary terms most are poorer than they were in 2010, unless they're rich. [ more ]
Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing Originally Posted by moonie: They should ban budgets just before elections. Just a way to "buy" some parts of the electorate Quite so. Oh look an extra £2 something in interest a year on my savings - we'll definitely have to vote for them....hang on.....the 'others' want to give me an extra £3 something - we'll definitely have to vote for them....on the other hand, there are another lot that say they'll increase the personal tax allowance more than this lot AND give me £1.50 a year more... [ more ]
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Bird Khalifa (Eagle make record attempt)
Eugene's Lair I watched the whole thing live on BBC News. It was very impressive! It might not be clear from that clip, but it was produced by Freedom Conservation, who campaign to raise awareness for endangered birds of prey. [ more ]
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities Originally Posted by velvet donkey: Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Sorry for being a dick EC Your all reet Velvet. [ more ]
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Table Magicians
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities Originally Posted by Cosmopolitan: If they're good then they can stay (for a while). One bloke took my ciggy and got me to burn a hole in my mate's suit jacket (we were at the Crimbo bunfight and all dressed to the 9's). I did it. I burnt a big hole in his expensive jacket. Saw it with my own eyes. I stood back, the magician shook the jacket....and there wasn't a mark on it I had spies at every angle and no one could work it out. Being rat faced didn't help I don't suppose. [ more ]
Cosmopolitan If they're good then they can stay (for a while). One bloke took my ciggy and got me to burn a hole in my mate's suit jacket (we were at the Crimbo bunfight and all dressed to the 9's). I did it. I burnt a big hole in his expensive jacket. Saw it with my own eyes. I stood back, the magician shook the jacket....and there wasn't a mark on it I had spies at every angle and no one could work it out. Being rat faced didn't help I don't suppose. [ more ]
Former Member I want them to go away it's the audience participation thing I think [ more ]
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South Africans perform first 'successful' p***s transplant
Cosmopolitan My dad had a pig's valve fitted years ago. My mum's only comment when the surgeon told her his plans was... "that figures" It's kept the old b*gger alive, thank bog. [ more ]
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities Originally Posted by Cinds: Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Doctors in Cape Town said the operation was a success and the patient was happy, very, very happy, in fact ecstatic and healthy, unlike the donor horse. Doctors in Cape Town said the operation was a success and the patient was happy and healthy. Read all about it! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-31876219 You know how they use pig heart valves transplanted in to humans? I'm childishly laughing & wishing... [ more ]
Cinds Originally Posted by Saint: I can't believe the average man hoo-hah is only 5.2 inches in all its glory C'mon by your age you should know, never believe a word your Mother says. She once told you Santa existed. [ more ]
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my little girl...
Rexi Nicely handled Pirate Glad all is well [ more ]
Yogi19 Originally Posted by pirate1111: she's been,she's fine she suffering from a bit of old age and she needs to 'go' more but i gotta take her back in 4weeks if she loses appetite or any changes in her normal behaviour she's been skipping round the house & 'smiling*' tonight *she actually smiles,pulls her lips back & proper smiles-she has me in bits Glad it wasn't anything serious. I knew you'd get her checked out. lol My retriever does that smiling thing too. [ more ]
Baz Originally Posted by pirate1111: she's been,she's fine she suffering from a bit of old age and she needs to 'go' more but i gotta take her back in 4weeks if she loses appetite or any changes in her normal behaviour she's been skipping round the house & 'smiling*' tonight *she actually smiles,pulls her lips back & proper smiles-she has me in bits Awww glad you took her and that she's ok Pirate [ more ]
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