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indiana · indiana

An evening in Edinburgh ... Do my shopping at the local Sainsburys a couple of miles away. Get on direct bus home. Realise I have left my phone on bench. Stop bus at lights and walk back and collect phone. Next bus in an hour and pissing down. What next? Ahh, bus due soon at nearby stop and I can get connecti...

Bob in Spain · Bob in Spain

twitter.com/MurciaPolicia/status/123965973137709875...

insomniacfolder · insomniacfolder

Dear All, Merry Christmas. Thanks for all the knowledge and discussion. For the coming year, may all your storms be weathered; and all thats good, get better. Regards, insomniacfolder

Elegant Point · Elegant Point

I am shocked and appalled at the unprovoked attack on my daughter and her friend last night, by another woman. So my daughter went with a friend to a gig at Alexandra Palace, whilst waiting for the event to start she was shoved in the back by a woman so turned round and politely asked her to stop shoving....

JonH comes home · JonH comes home

Everything but the Girl are releasing a new album, in spring 2023! one of my favourite bands ever. now just need Prefab Sprout and Lloyd Cole to release and tour and I can die a happy man!

Priesty · Priesty

In case anyone's ever wondered what I look like in the flesh (not that you're missing much, as Phil, Paulisi and Julia can testify) there'll soon be a chance to find out. Barring any schedule changes I'll be appearing on Eggheads on Tuesday 5th January, 6pm on BBC2. I'm part of a team named Quiz Family Ro...

Bob in Spain · Bob in Spain

Time for a vote. Who will be the next PM. Note: this is 'who will be' not 'who do you think should be. I know Hunt has already ruled himself out, but given the current Tory Party record on rapid U-turns, I thought I would leave him in there anyway. I have put a 5 day limit on the vote as they have said that we wil...

Shhh · Shhh

I am sure we have mixed views on here regarding the Monarchy however I felt it right to pay respect to our Queen. With her reign being so exceptional long, her time on the throne has encompassed so many changes in the fabric of our country. During these decades, I feel she represented many qualities th...

JonH comes home · JonH comes home

I was so sad to hear this news today that Harry has died. For those of you not from Yorkshire, you may never have heard of Harry. He was a presenter of Look North for many years but also had a presence on many broadcasting programmes, many for charity and across many sports incl Rugby League. I remember see...

Strongbow · Strongbow

For night owls One of the biggest annual displays of 'shooting stars' is to peak later this week. The is one of the most well-known astronomical events and the best time to see it will be between Thursday, August 11, and Saturday, August 13. It will be most active between midnight and 5.30am and accordi...

tennisurf · tennisurf

I recommend a new tennis app for you guys! You can find tennis partners in your town or other place. I think it is better than any other service on market TENNISURF

john · john

I've always known that Andy went to the school where the massacre took place, but I didnt' know if or how much he was involved in the tragedy. Decided to look it up today: Murray was a former pupil of Dunblane Primary School between 1992 to 1999. He was eight years old and in Primary Three when the Dunblane...

Bob in Spain · Bob in Spain

For those interested in Astronomy, there is an amazing alignment of the planets in the solar system at the moment that can be seen in the morning sky. This photo was taken this morning in the South east sky at around 06.20 hours. It's at times like this, I wish I had a better camera and knew how to use it LOL...

Elegant Point · Elegant Point

New rules requiring calories to be displayed on menus comes into force today. IMO this is so pointless- all calories are not created equal! The calories from a chocolate brownie arent the same as calories from a bean burger with sweet potato chips.

JonH comes home · JonH comes home

Note to self - make sure to never book with P&O again when taking a ferry, or to use any of DP World's companies if at all possible. Outrageous behaviour - the way not to manage. PR disaster

Coup Droit · Coup Droit

Dec 2021 People are starting putting Happy Christmas wishes on various threads and I just thought maybe it'd be nice to have a dedicated site. Everyone is putting up with a lot at the moment

, and I think this forum supplies a lot of friendship

(and some good heated discussions at ti...

JonH comes home · JonH comes home

Watching Azeem Rafiq and his evidence to the MP's today - what a fine, articulate and creditable man, I felt emotionally moved listening to him talk and give his testimony. I hope this causes real action to be taken - I imagine it will start with a number of careers being damaged (Vaughan, David Lloyd,...

JonH comes home · JonH comes home

I jokingly made reference to Luke Johnson and Patisserie Valerie elsewhere, his name sake of course was chairman , I believe. Its a few years since they collapsed with a massive hole in their accounts, does anyone know where that investigation got to and what happened?

Vandenburg · Vandenburg

With all of this talk of the labour red wall falling down, in 2019 general election, and the Hartlepool by-election win for the Tories was the latest example of this. Are we really surprised. Populist leaders, like Trump, Le Pen and also Boris, appeal to the lowest common denominator, as they are tak...

JonH comes home · JonH comes home

for those of you interested, the BAFTAs continue tonight. Leslie Odom jr sang a song from his film last night and tonight he is singing again, this time a duet with Corinne Bailey Rae. Corinne is fab, I am big fan, and she is a lovely person! She happens to be married to my next door neighbour or more precis...

Bob in Spain · Bob in Spain

As I alluded to in one of the threads, I have had a problem with a gas installation company here, so I thought I would amuse you all with my little "tale of woe". It started about 2 years ago. Natural gas is a new phenomenon in many places in Spain with most people using bottled gas. But the pipes were being b...

JonH comes home · JonH comes home

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-asia-55909408 capturing on video more than you planned!

rsalmonuk · rsalmonuk

Hello hello I'm a newbie - hope all is good with you. I'm a full time tennis coach in a village near Derby - I can't work during lockdown so have really focused in on podcasting to keep positive! Last week I spoke to a remarkable man called Sam Jalloh. Sam grew up in Sierra Leone during the Civil War - he went t...

Bob in Spain · Bob in Spain

Or in this case, "Yes Shadow Minister". Just wanted to recognise on this board that one of our regular members - Topemp - has been appointed Shadow Minister for Apprenticeships and Lifelong Learning as part Kier Starmers new Labour opposition team. Congratulations Toby. Thoroughly deserved.

Bob in Spain · Bob in Spain

Truly sad to report that the best James Bond that ever was, has passed away today at the age of 90. RIP Sir Sean Connery.

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	As one gets older ... (Preview) An evening in Edinburgh ... Do my shopping at the local Sainsburys a couple of miles away. Get on direct bus home. Realise I have left my phone on bench. Stop bus at lights and walk back and collect phone. Next bus in an hour and pissing down. What next? Ahh, bus due soon at nearby stop and I can get connecti...	indiana	12	1213	Feb 16, 2023 by JonH comes home
	Corona Virus Linked Funny Tweets ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 6 ) (Preview) twitter.com/MurciaPolicia/status/123965973137709875...	Bob in Spain	86	8637	Jan 3, 2023 by Bob in Spain
	Merry Christmas ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Dear All, Merry Christmas. Thanks for all the knowledge and discussion. For the coming year, may all your storms be weathered; and all thats good, get better. Regards, insomniacfolder	insomniacfolder	21	2431	Dec 28, 2022 by christ
	Unprovoked violence on women by women (Preview) I am shocked and appalled at the unprovoked attack on my daughter and her friend last night, by another woman. So my daughter went with a friend to a gig at Alexandra Palace, whilst waiting for the event to start she was shoved in the back by a woman so turned round and politely asked her to stop shoving....	Elegant Point	8	956	Nov 24, 2022 by Elegant Point
	Good news (Preview) Everything but the Girl are releasing a new album, in spring 2023! one of my favourite bands ever. now just need Prefab Sprout and Lloyd Cole to release and tour and I can die a happy man!	JonH comes home	0	752	Nov 2, 2022 by JonH comes home
	I'm gonna be on TV ( 1 2 3 4 ) (Preview) In case anyone's ever wondered what I look like in the flesh (not that you're missing much, as Phil, Paulisi and Julia can testify) there'll soon be a chance to find out. Barring any schedule changes I'll be appearing on Eggheads on Tuesday 5th January, 6pm on BBC2. I'm part of a team named Quiz Family Ro...	Priesty	50	11597	Nov 1, 2022 by Priesty
	Next Prime Minister ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Time for a vote. Who will be the next PM. Note: this is 'who will be' not 'who do you think should be. I know Hunt has already ruled himself out, but given the current Tory Party record on rapid U-turns, I thought I would leave him in there anyway. I have put a 5 day limit on the vote as they have said that we wil...	Bob in Spain	27	1684	Oct 25, 2022 by Elegant Point
	The Queen ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I am sure we have mixed views on here regarding the Monarchy however I felt it right to pay respect to our Queen. With her reign being so exceptional long, her time on the throne has encompassed so many changes in the fabric of our country. During these decades, I feel she represented many qualities th...	Shhh	19	1781	Sep 14, 2022 by Bob in Spain
	Harry Gration RIP (Preview) I was so sad to hear this news today that Harry has died. For those of you not from Yorkshire, you may never have heard of Harry. He was a presenter of Look North for many years but also had a presence on many broadcasting programmes, many for charity and across many sports incl Rugby League. I remember see...	JonH comes home	3	987	Aug 25, 2022 by JonH comes home
	Perseid meteor shower (Preview) For night owls One of the biggest annual displays of 'shooting stars' is to peak later this week. The is one of the most well-known astronomical events and the best time to see it will be between Thursday, August 11, and Saturday, August 13. It will be most active between midnight and 5.30am and accordi...	Strongbow	3	915	Aug 13, 2022 by Strongbow
	New tennis app (Preview) I recommend a new tennis app for you guys! You can find tennis partners in your town or other place. I think it is better than any other service on market TENNISURF	tennisurf	1	880	Jun 29, 2022 by GBJ
	Andy Murray and the Dunblane massacre (Preview) I've always known that Andy went to the school where the massacre took place, but I didnt' know if or how much he was involved in the tragedy. Decided to look it up today: Murray was a former pupil of Dunblane Primary School between 1992 to 1999. He was eight years old and in Primary Three when the Dunblane...	john	13	5601	May 25, 2022 by Elegant Point
	Solar System (Preview) For those interested in Astronomy, there is an amazing alignment of the planets in the solar system at the moment that can be seen in the morning sky. This photo was taken this morning in the South east sky at around 06.20 hours. It's at times like this, I wish I had a better camera and knew how to use it LOL...	Bob in Spain	1	906	Apr 25, 2022 by Bob in Spain
	Calories on Menus ( 1 2 ) (Preview) New rules requiring calories to be displayed on menus comes into force today. IMO this is so pointless- all calories are not created equal! The calories from a chocolate brownie arent the same as calories from a bean burger with sweet potato chips.	Elegant Point	18	1485	Apr 8, 2022 by JonH comes home
	P&O Ferries (Preview) Note to self - make sure to never book with P&O again when taking a ferry, or to use any of DP World's companies if at all possible. Outrageous behaviour - the way not to manage. PR disaster	JonH comes home	5	789	Mar 18, 2022 by Bob in Spain
	Happy Holidays and Festivities to All ! - and any silly Christmas stories? (Preview) Dec 2021 People are starting putting Happy Christmas wishes on various threads and I just thought maybe it'd be nice to have a dedicated site. Everyone is putting up with a lot at the moment , and I think this forum supplies a lot of friendship (and some good heated discussions at ti...	Coup Droit	9	1092	Dec 29, 2021 by Strongbow
	Yorkshire Cricket Racism Scandal ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Watching Azeem Rafiq and his evidence to the MP's today - what a fine, articulate and creditable man, I felt emotionally moved listening to him talk and give his testimony. I hope this causes real action to be taken - I imagine it will start with a number of careers being damaged (Vaughan, David Lloyd,...	JonH comes home	23	2108	Nov 25, 2021 by JonH comes home
	Patisserie Valerie (Preview) I jokingly made reference to Luke Johnson and Patisserie Valerie elsewhere, his name sake of course was chairman , I believe. Its a few years since they collapsed with a massive hole in their accounts, does anyone know where that investigation got to and what happened?	JonH comes home	3	1178	Sep 27, 2021 by Coup Droit
	The redrawing of UK political map (Preview) With all of this talk of the labour red wall falling down, in 2019 general election, and the Hartlepool by-election win for the Tories was the latest example of this. Are we really surprised. Populist leaders, like Trump, Le Pen and also Boris, appeal to the lowest common denominator, as they are tak...	Vandenburg	3	1046	May 14, 2021 by paulisi
	BAFTAs (Preview) for those of you interested, the BAFTAs continue tonight. Leslie Odom jr sang a song from his film last night and tonight he is singing again, this time a duet with Corinne Bailey Rae. Corinne is fab, I am big fan, and she is a lovely person! She happens to be married to my next door neighbour or more precis...	JonH comes home	0	1124	Apr 11, 2021 by JonH comes home
	Gas Installation (Preview) As I alluded to in one of the threads, I have had a problem with a gas installation company here, so I thought I would amuse you all with my little "tale of woe". It started about 2 years ago. Natural gas is a new phenomenon in many places in Spain with most people using bottled gas. But the pipes were being b...	Bob in Spain	12	1098	Mar 9, 2021 by Coup Droit
	Myanmar coup (Preview) https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-asia-55909408 capturing on video more than you planned!	JonH comes home	0	696	Feb 2, 2021 by JonH comes home
	How tennis saved Sam Jalloh's life... (Preview) Hello hello I'm a newbie - hope all is good with you. I'm a full time tennis coach in a village near Derby - I can't work during lockdown so have really focused in on podcasting to keep positive! Last week I spoke to a remarkable man called Sam Jalloh. Sam grew up in Sierra Leone during the Civil War - he went t...	rsalmonuk	0	957	Jan 17, 2021 by rsalmonuk
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