Off-Topic Discussion

Hi Chopper, I find that 'Out of date' is a frame of mind :D. If the piece of equipment does the job that I want it to do then it is 'in date' as far as I'm concerned. The speed that technology changes is market driven in order to make more money (and, consequently, more obsolescence). If...

Thank You Very Much JWK i will look into the Medal Claiming, as i was very Successful in claiming my Dads Arctic Emblem. this was for the years he had spent on the North of The Arctic Circle and West of the Urals Between sept 1939 and may 1945, in the Merchant Navy with supplies to Archangel,...

Aye John, But like its said "We will remember them"

I'm quite happy with my insurances - two cars, house and contents. Each year for the last five years, after some considerable discussions with my broker, the premiums have been dropped below those of the previous year. I'm not sure it will happen at the next renewal but I shall give it a go. ...

Little OT... A well known member of an Italian Gardening Forum in which I take part, is selling a flat in Rome NOW(piazza Monte Gennaro). So, if anybody is interested... The flat is ready to go, hall, living room,kitchen, bedroom,air conditioning, 2 wall cupboards negociable price 315.000 EUROS).

Buona Sera ziggy (actually, I should say "Buon giorno" ("Good morning") since I'm replying at 9 in the morning... ). I read your reply. Since my english is good but not so good to grasp every technical issue, then I hardly got the whole meaning of your reply. For example, when you mention "C4",...

"Peggy and her pals, falling off the coach after a church jolly which had involved rather a lot of sherry. "And why not??? Thats what I say...

They come from them all, Abbey, Halifax, Natwest, Lloyds, Barclays. They just change the names and send them out. They can send out hundreds of thousands and it takes just a 0.1% response and they are laughing all the way to the bank (with your details). It will grow more common as we are...

My cat had to have all his teeth removed a year ago, so he now relies on lapping his food as well as liquids. He manages surprisingly well.I once had a cat who learned to knock on the front door when he wanted to come in. It was permanently covered in cat prints where he had made flying...

Nice car but I prefer mine

Well, that ring.As I understand it that ring was his Mother's engagement ring. He has given it to his betrothed bride as a token of his love and serious lifelong commitment.I have gifts from my husband, love gifts handed down through the generations. Given to me in the expectation that the...

That is such a sad story Music.

I love those Gary Larson cartoons, yes it's quite surreal - I think the crocodile must have had a bit of a fright too when it realised it wasn't a giant sausage being dangled in the water.

Dont forget Alexanders, sycamore & the rabbit.

Took the old bay window out yesterday, but the new one didn't get delivered as promised, so yes, I am the guard dog at the moment.

Blimey Maksim, Only talking about the tasmanian wolf a few days ago, 17-11-2010, 08:10 PM - Add Post To Favorites ziggy searchfield keen gardener Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hambridge, Somerset Posts: 1,319 £GC: 15,485 [Check] Thanks: 39 Thanked 98 Times in 85 Posts Rep Power: 2 ...

He might get offered a job with them Clare.

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I was trying to trace my ex the other day to deal with some ancient outstanding paperwork. Did a quick google and lo and behold! turned up his Twitter account and that of his new partner - wifey number 3 (I was number 1!). Came across this, written by wife #3, and wondered where I had read...