PARAPROSDOKIANS I had to look up "paraprosdokian". Here is the definition: "Figure of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected; frequently...
http://www.dailymail....-WAKES-UP-locals.html Is this yet another example of how our troops in Afghanistan are being hampered by ridiculous terms of engagement. /// His notebook cites several examples...
Going to new york in dec on a budget this time, been looking at accom in long island, brooklyn. and round about areas. Would be grateful for any info bout other places to stay where we can use the...
2 due imminently - mine & Ric.Ror's (as in our grandchildren, not 'our' baby) ;-)
Suggestions for names please as Harpoon 12 hasn't gone down very well......
Can anyone remember that I was convinced I saw Alan Bennett sat on a rocking chair in a craft workshop in North Norfolk on my recent holiday? (No, I hadn't been drinking). Well, I have since...
Here's a thought. Does anyone, who was born in England, know what nationality they are? English does not seem to be accepted as a nationality any more, one must put "British". Even...
Why do old women 40+ go on holidays and have relationships with Turkish waiter, (it always seems to be a waiter, or the hotel porter) a men who is much younger. the relationship always seems to go...
Jan, Whilst reading some of the stuff from the past week, I noticed your post advising of the loss of your husband. Can I please add my condolences to all the others posted at the time. I know what...
I'm giving James Frey's "The Last Testament of the Holy Bible" a go. It's alright, but it suffers from voices which feel really inauthentic, which is particularly problematic as the story is...
yes, this question is rearing it's ugly head again. Do you think some avatar's describe the poster and/or their username? Do some just make you smile? I like Marval's and Tinks. Chris has a nice...
I am trying to do a DVD for friends using a purchased copy of Movie DVD Maker by Anvsoft, since Windows have done automatic updates on this computer, I am being asked to either purchase the programme...
I just wanted to let everyone know I took part in my forst Race for Life 5K yesterday! Very pleased with myself and will definitely be taking part next year too :O) Did any one else do it or are you...
Rather fed up with the present Saturday TV programmes, I decided to search my DVD archives and I came across a copy of 'The One That Got Away'. This is a black & white film of a true story about a...
oh well its Monday and a bit grim outside again where's the summer then! thx for all the birthday wishes for today from you all last night, going for a nice meal tonight for our anniversary too! oh...