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This Is Strangely Soothing.

you control the orca with the mouse. http://img0.liveinternet.ru/images/attach/c/5/3970/3970473_sprite198.swf...

It's Good To Be The King! (Hic)

Apparently Richard III liked the sauce! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-28825653 From link: analysis of the king's bones and teeth showed his drinking habits changed significantly...

2sp_

The No Voters

Two friends of mine from South of the border are concerned that if we vote Yes next month a) speaking Gaelic will be compulsory and b) Marks and Spencer will close all Scottish stores. I despair....

nailit

Could You

put an animal down? Just been talking to a friend about pets weve had over the years and thought back to how I've put down sick or injured pets and animals. I worked on a farm in my younger days and...

Georgiesmum

Generation Game

I hear THE GENERATION GAME is coming back on the television soon. The host will be Miranda Hart. Will you be watching it? I wont.. I believe when they bring successful programmes back for the second...

cupid04

Do You Ever Forget The Word You're Looking For...

As I get older I can't think of the word I'm looking for. For instance I can never usually remember the word minimize...I get flummoxed and I say smallen.... Do you have made up words for the one you...

retrocop

Tilbury Docks Illegal Immigrants

I have just listened to Channel 4 TV news. Apparently all surviving illegal immigrants have applied for Asylum in this country. No surprise there then is there? It is claimed,by a Sikh spokesman, who...

Dee Sa

I Am Off To Bed With A Good Book

I have just obtained a copy of Peter James " WANT YOU DEAD" reserved from the library, is anyone else a Inspector Roy Grace fan ?...

Ann

Happy Birthday Waterboatman .....

Have a great day WBM, happy messing about on the river day ;) x

Jeza

Have You Ever Visited A Person In Prison........

I have, said person was on remand. On entering all pockets emptied and put in a tray (a bit like at the airport) Bag searched then put in a locker. Allowed to keep some money to spend in the vending...

Georgiesmum

Elvis Song

What is your favourite Elvis song? Mine is "Return to sender", one that i find isnt played very often....

gness

Journeys

I've just got my car ready for some long trips and a few things struck me... Long trips aren't what they were.....once a trip to Devon and Cornwall from the Midlands would have meant an overnight...

agchristie

Would You Pay Over £1,000 For A Tattoo?

This looks like it was a titanic struggle! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-28819737...

cashier

Still No Chase

After last week's horror show of a quiz hosted by Gethin Jones, we are to be treated to new one this week. It's called Gift Wrapped and it's hosted by Eamonn Holmes& Ruth Langsford, for engaged...

Caran

Pulchitrudinous

I have never before come across a word that looks so unlikely as to what it means. Who would believe it means beauty? Can you think of any other words that do not look right for their meaning?...

Jeza

I May Be Wrong But.........

I have not seen one post about the European Athletics Championships held in Zurich this past 6 days. I have been glued to it. For those remotely interested we came top of the table with 12 golds, our...

thelewisgang

Olive Oil For Ear Use..

this might be a silly question but I use olive oil to soften earwax & just wondered what the difference from the olive oil you can buy in a high street chemist to the stuff you use for culinary...

gordiescotland1

Alex Salmond Seems To Be Getting More Arrogant?

It would seem that anyone who disagrees with him over independence gets heavily criticised. The latest is the Australian Prime Minister....

Tilly2

I Am Dead Envious Of Ratter's Thread,

so I am starting my own, Mine is three words. There were once...