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by Bothwell
Thu Mar 16, 2006 2:33 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: The Gold Cup
Replies: 7
Views: 1341

The Gold Cup

Try Bold Bishop in the 2.00 o'clock, conditions have changed to suit him and he is trained by Cheltenham specialist and hero Jonjo O'Neil
by Bothwell
Tue Mar 14, 2006 1:35 am
Forum: Auto Racing
Topic: let's keep those cars clean ladies!
Replies: 41
Views: 21070

let's keep those cars clean ladies!

LC if you ever publish another picture of me again I will sue!!!!

ps I am the one at the front:)
by Bothwell
Mon Mar 13, 2006 3:10 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: The Gold Cup
Replies: 7
Views: 1341

The Gold Cup

<t>So it's one day until the mayhem that is the Cheltenham Race festival gets underway. We are expecting around 60,000 visitors from the Emerald Isle and it's 4 days of the best national Hunt racing anywhere in the world, the pubs are jam packed, you cannot get a hotel room for any money and everyon...
by Bothwell
Mon Mar 13, 2006 3:04 am
Forum: Wide World of Sports
Topic: Six Nations Championship
Replies: 15
Views: 7059

Six Nations Championship

<t>Bugger, bugger, bugger. What a bloody woeful performance although I am very suspicious of the "Iriish" referee, a certain Alain (note the spelling) Roland who speaks perfect french with a parisian accent!!!!<br/> <br/> Actually we were dreadful, time for Andy Robinson to knock some heads together...
by Bothwell
Mon Mar 13, 2006 2:57 am
Forum: International Politics
Topic: Liz in Oz
Replies: 16
Views: 2052

Liz in Oz

I think the highest ranking royal would be Princess Anne, however Camilla can be queen but I think it would take a change in constitutional law, something that the "Windsors" (aka the german royal family) know all about!
by Bothwell
Fri Mar 10, 2006 2:37 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Galbally's Advice Column for FG.
Replies: 1654
Views: 95987

Galbally's Advice Column for FG.

<t>OK my last word on the footy. Kram I see that from your address that you are technically a Yammer so why not hie yourself to the shed that is Molineux or don your tesco bag and get to the hawthorns,and if you go to the wolves dont forget to pick up some scrap or tarmac a few drives on the way.<br...
by Bothwell
Thu Mar 09, 2006 6:30 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Galbally's Advice Column for FG.
Replies: 1654
Views: 95987

Galbally's Advice Column for FG.

So we have villa fans coming out of the closet eh, well boys I amfraid there is only one team in the second city and that is the Mighty Blues, keep right on and **** on the villa
by Bothwell
Wed Mar 08, 2006 1:16 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Roundabouts
Replies: 32
Views: 457

Roundabouts

<t>So a four way stop sign is more simple?? I dont think so, I myself have been "Invited" by a state trooper to engage in the process of forward motion on more than one occasion when sitting dazed and confused at these junctions.<br/> <br/> Also we have the "You can cross a red light under certain c...
by Bothwell
Tue Mar 07, 2006 4:32 am
Forum: Welcome To My Day!
Topic: New Mexico
Replies: 4
Views: 931

New Mexico

I have to go to Santa Fe, now I have googled and expedia'd myself silly with this, which is the best airline to get there, preferrably I would like not to change planes 26 times and would be flying into Washington Dulles, Newark or Atlanta.

Plus which whats to do in Santa Fe?
by Bothwell
Mon Mar 06, 2006 1:57 am
Forum: Bizarre News Stories
Topic: Six Birds
Replies: 15
Views: 2015

Six Birds

God I am so behind but anyway, yes they do clip the wings to keep them there, though they are so well fed that I doubt they would ever leave, and of course if they did the Tower would fall down
by Bothwell
Mon Mar 06, 2006 1:48 am
Forum: Films Cinema Forum
Topic: Turner Classic Movies
Replies: 28
Views: 2694

Turner Classic Movies

<t>OK because I have not been on the boartd for a while I have taken my courage in both hands and am about to disagree with you LC.<br/> <br/> I would rather remove ny own eyeballs with a rusty spoon than watch La Striesand in anything. A few weeks ago there were commercials on here advertising her ...
by Bothwell
Mon Mar 06, 2006 1:31 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: tenerife/ibiza
Replies: 12
Views: 2883

tenerife/ibiza

Tenerife is in theCanary Islands Carla, Out in the Atlantic, owned by Spain, pretty warm all year round.

Ibiza is in the Balearics in the Med again owned by spian, both are very popular with Brit holiday makers
by Bothwell
Thu Feb 02, 2006 1:44 am
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: Separation of Church and State?
Replies: 254
Views: 20475

Separation of Church and State?

Surely the point of the articles was to make sure there was not a "National" religion, i.e. the USA would not become exclusively Catholic, protestant etc etc. I am not excatly and expert on your constitution so dont beat me up too bad if my analysis is wrong
by Bothwell
Wed Feb 01, 2006 9:19 am
Forum: Members' News
Topic: Bothwell Bags Birds
Replies: 25
Views: 2396

Bothwell Bags Birds

He is huge it's the baskety that's big, they had xl on offer!!!

he weighs about 5 stone with not an ounce of fat (oops 70lbs)
by Bothwell
Wed Feb 01, 2006 8:04 am
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: Sotu
Replies: 10
Views: 8988

Sotu

<t>Oh Dear Oh dear, he actually (or his speechwriters did) steal some lines from the fictional WEST Wing series, <br/> <br/> "Even 7,000 miles away, across oceans and continents, on mountaintops and in caves -- you will not escape the justice of this nation. " <br/> <br/> I have to say I thought it ...
by Bothwell
Wed Feb 01, 2006 2:02 am
Forum: Members' News
Topic: Bothwell Bags Birds
Replies: 25
Views: 2396

Bothwell Bags Birds

Ah my labrador "Retriever", notice how like all labs he has perfected the "I am so hungry look". Actually he has just been told I am going to korea and will come back with recipes for Leg of Lab
by Bothwell
Tue Jan 31, 2006 9:27 am
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: Sotu
Replies: 10
Views: 8988

Sotu

LC that is an outrageous thing to say for a Massachusetts Yankee!!!!

We should never have let you have the place, especially because the French helped you out.
by Bothwell
Tue Jan 31, 2006 9:05 am
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: Sotu
Replies: 10
Views: 8988

Sotu

So I shall be recording it as it's a bit late for me, who is going to listen and what are you expecting?
by Bothwell
Tue Jan 31, 2006 9:05 am
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: The Madness Of The US Looney Left
Replies: 24
Views: 6531

The Madness Of The US Looney Left

<t>John McCain (Pres.) and Condolezza Rice (VP) [as Independents].<br/> <br/> <br/> I am asuming that this is not irony so here goes. Condaleeza Rice!! is this the same woman who had such a grasp of international politics that she publicly stated after the Hamas landslide that She did not know why n...
by Bothwell
Tue Jan 31, 2006 8:58 am
Forum: Kids Family
Topic: Adoption Question
Replies: 27
Views: 5257

Adoption Question

I dont know the laws in the USA but if you do this then you are a Princess amongst Women in my book, I owe everything to the adoption process.
by Bothwell
Tue Jan 31, 2006 7:05 am
Forum: Films Cinema Forum
Topic: great scenes
Replies: 21
Views: 1855

great scenes

<t>The opening battle scene "Saving Private Ryan"<br/> <br/> The planes turning for home in "The Dambusters" with that evocative music<br/> <br/> Any Frank drebbin scene from Naked Gun<br/> <br/> Steve Martin fitted with Bunny ears in The Man with two Brains<br/> <br/> Final Scene with Razzo in Midn...
by Bothwell
Tue Jan 31, 2006 6:29 am
Forum: Members' News
Topic: Bothwell Bags Birds
Replies: 25
Views: 2396

Bothwell Bags Birds

BTW the casserole was lovely but the soup I had from it yesterday was even nicer, having moved onto to humbler species it's mr Bunnies turn next. My neighbour got a couple out ferreting yesterday
by Bothwell
Tue Jan 31, 2006 6:27 am
Forum: Members' News
Topic: Bothwell Bags Birds
Replies: 25
Views: 2396

Bothwell Bags Birds

<t>Let me just clear one thing up. Rocky is a prince amongst dogs he just does not deign to do the "retriever" bit. he just sits right by me and never moves, he will follow my gun and even appears to scowl when I miss but shows absolutely no interest in going and getting the damn things. I will send...
by Bothwell
Tue Jan 31, 2006 6:20 am
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: Hamas....
Replies: 26
Views: 10879

Hamas....

<t>You know I think what we are missing here is "Old School" diplomacy, my opinion is that we here and in the US have no men or women of stature that are schooled in the art (and it surely is an art) of diplomacy. People who understand their subjects in minute detail, people who are so familiar with...
by Bothwell
Tue Jan 31, 2006 6:03 am
Forum: Films Cinema Forum
Topic: great scenes
Replies: 21
Views: 1855

great scenes

The girl in the red dress in Schindler's list - Sad so sad

The camp fire scene in Blazing Saddles - funny very funny
by Bothwell
Tue Jan 31, 2006 4:40 am
Forum: History
Topic: Worst Briton ~ Jack?
Replies: 22
Views: 2902

Worst Briton ~ Jack?

<t>I am stunned that this has been labelled by the poll as Briton's. I would suggest that you may get a very different list from Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland.<br/> <br/> My Top Five<br/> <br/> Charles 1st<br/> <br/> George IV<br/> <br/> Duke of Windsor<br/> <br/> Oswald Mosely<br/> <br/> Ton...
by Bothwell
Tue Jan 31, 2006 4:36 am
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: Hamas....
Replies: 26
Views: 10879

Hamas....

<t>On the money Astra. One of the main stumbling points with atlking to Hamas is that they will not renounce their aim to never recognise Israel. We started talking to the IRA long before they renounced violence and they have NEVER renounced their aim for a united Ireland.<br/> <br/> Go ahead and wi...
by Bothwell
Mon Jan 30, 2006 7:52 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Condee
Replies: 2
Views: 622

Condee

<t>So Condaleeza Rice is publicly quoted saying that the Hamas victory took her and her people by suprise.?????<br/> <br/> OK Condi you are in a biog job now and you may want to pay a little more attention to the world around you, I know you are a cold war specialist but it's anew ball game now.<br/...
by Bothwell
Mon Jan 30, 2006 7:42 am
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: Separation of Church and State?
Replies: 254
Views: 20475

Separation of Church and State?

I do not believe that there is a separation of church and state in the USA, certainly not whilst the present incumbent of the White House says he has a direct line to god.
by Bothwell
Mon Jan 30, 2006 7:36 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: 3000uk soldiers off to afganistan
Replies: 11
Views: 1252

3000uk soldiers off to afganistan

<t>Oh Goodeee the Northwest Frontier, because history shows that every one has had great success fighting in this neck of the woods.<br/> <br/> I am immediately going to improve both US and UK foreign policy, I am offering basic history and Military lessons to all cabinet level apppointments. Nothin...
by Bothwell
Mon Jan 30, 2006 5:25 am
Forum: United Kingdom
Topic: What does it mean to be British?
Replies: 38
Views: 4987

What does it mean to be British?

I think we should bring it back for politicians.

ps the quote on the lottery was Cecil Rhodes
by Bothwell
Mon Jan 30, 2006 5:22 am
Forum: Friends, Relationships, Advice
Topic: Love
Replies: 39
Views: 2712

Love

<t>I may have missed something here but is this in response to the popes treatise on love??? Did he follow it up with a lecture on abortion and birth control or is he being spun as a "Modern" pope.<br/> <br/> As I remember one of the lines was regarding that the definition was love between a man and...
by Bothwell
Fri Jan 27, 2006 2:03 am
Forum: This Deserves A Caption
Topic: Why middle aged women shouldn't drink at Mardi Gras
Replies: 37
Views: 89303

Why middle aged women shouldn't drink at Mardi Gras

Newton was right about gravity then!
by Bothwell
Fri Jan 27, 2006 1:58 am
Forum: Crimes Trials
Topic: Briton questioned in US murders
Replies: 104
Views: 13010

Briton questioned in US murders

<t>He wont be extradited if Mass has the DP and makes it a DP case. It contravenes European law, my guess is that the US detectives are trying to "Persuade" him to come back of hil own volition than the problem dissapears because although we wont send Brits back to be executed we dont mind if you al...
by Bothwell
Thu Jan 26, 2006 8:33 am
Forum: Computers Internet
Topic: Lady Cops Computer
Replies: 9
Views: 1044

Lady Cops Computer

LC's Computer has been down for acouple of days and although she is recieving your mails she cannot reply to them. The computer is in the hospital and hopefully get fixed soon
by Bothwell
Thu Jan 26, 2006 6:59 am
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Ireand is...
Replies: 17
Views: 22994

Ireand is...

It should be the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland shouldn't it?
by Bothwell
Tue Jan 24, 2006 1:59 am
Forum: Friends, Relationships, Advice
Topic: adoption
Replies: 19
Views: 2964

adoption

<t>We have had these threads up before, I was interested with Arnold's point, I know some of you have had very positive meetings post adoption (LC in particular) but it does not always work like that. IMO the new laws either passed or about to pass here in the UK which gives natural mothers the RIGH...
by Bothwell
Mon Jan 16, 2006 9:12 am
Forum: Films Cinema Forum
Topic: Band of Brothers
Replies: 22
Views: 2388

Band of Brothers

Oh Bothwell, another brave man
No the Brave ones are in the ground now. I never did anything brave and will willingly admit that in all of my limited combat experience (which is not much) I was bloody terrified
by Bothwell
Mon Jan 16, 2006 6:02 am
Forum: Films Cinema Forum
Topic: Band of Brothers
Replies: 22
Views: 2388

Band of Brothers

<t>As I recall the airborne troops of the 506th of the 101st only did 2 jumps in war time, the rest of the time they were transported by thigh or truck.<br/> <br/> <br/> Absolutely right, I cannot for the life of me imagine what it must have been like to drop into an active zone and I have tried to ...
by Bothwell
Mon Jan 16, 2006 4:52 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Alito Confirmation
Replies: 75
Views: 5233

Alito Confirmation

<t>Thanks Acc. One thing that I have noticed (i have commented o it here before) is how polarised US politics have now become, more so to my eyes than at any time previously, would you agree. I have no idea how I could get the stats but I would love to know how many "Middle ground" voters there are ...
by Bothwell
Mon Jan 16, 2006 4:41 am
Forum: United Kingdom
Topic: Britain welcomes you....
Replies: 18
Views: 1839

Britain welcomes you....

<t>Funny thing is my mother is in hospital right now and the hospital is "Infested" with doctors, nurses, auxillaries etc who do not hail from this country and they have looked after her fantastically well.<br/> <br/> I presume that some of you complaining eat at curry houses, kebab shops etc so hav...
by Bothwell
Fri Jan 13, 2006 2:57 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Alito Confirmation
Replies: 75
Views: 5233

Alito Confirmation

<t>A politicians spouse or any other member of their family would not be attacked in either house (Lords or Commons = Senate and Congress). there are very strict rules under what is termed Parliamentary privilige. I believe that it is the case that you cannot legally slander someone in either house....
by Bothwell
Thu Jan 12, 2006 10:14 am
Forum: Abortion
Topic: On Alito
Replies: 8
Views: 5395

On Alito

Sorry guys I put up these hearings somehwre else.

IMO ( it wont count because of being a Brit and all) no single issue should be a decider. In addition how can he be judged as impartial if he is willing to say how he will decide a case bfore he hears it?
by Bothwell
Thu Jan 12, 2006 5:52 am
Forum: Warfare Military
Topic: Reunions
Replies: 3
Views: 914

Reunions

<t>I know we have quite a few vets here, how do you feel about re unions, do you go to them.<br/> <br/> I will state my position, I don't attend them any more. I used to for about 4 years after I got out. Like most ex service I do have a few demons and I found meeting up started to make them more di...
by Bothwell
Thu Jan 12, 2006 5:42 am
Forum: General TV Shows
Topic: John Spencer from The West Wing dies
Replies: 18
Views: 1978

John Spencer from The West Wing dies

I treated myself to a boxed set of seasons 1-6 for christmas 42 discs!!!!

it shows that although good seasons 4 onwards are nowhere near 1-3 in quality.
by Bothwell
Thu Jan 12, 2006 5:11 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: sex offenders
Replies: 3
Views: 716

sex offenders

<t>The sheer arrogance of this woman astounds me!<br/> <br/> <br/> Why, she is a star of the Blair government and is therefore genetically prgrammed to be arrogant. the disregard with which President Blair ignores both the laws and parliamnetary processes in the UK is astounding. I for one will be l...
by Bothwell
Thu Jan 12, 2006 3:05 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Alito Confirmation
Replies: 75
Views: 5233

Alito Confirmation

<t>Do we still need a queen or should Britain now become a republic and all the royal estates sequestrated by the state?Hey GMC did you see "Who owns Britain" the other night. I reckon the Duke of Buccleugh must own where you are standing right now and lord Vestey owns where I am.<br/> <br/> A 2 Bil...
by Bothwell
Thu Jan 12, 2006 2:30 am
Forum: Crimes Trials
Topic: Child Killers
Replies: 19
Views: 1970

Child Killers

<t>Err did the tinfoil hat brigade invade while I was away.<br/> <br/> Execution by the public!!!!!<br/> <br/> That will work, how about the stupid idiots down in Portsmouth (South UK) that spray painted the house of a local doctor because they saw an article in their local paper that named him as a...
by Bothwell
Thu Jan 12, 2006 2:24 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: sex offenders
Replies: 3
Views: 716

sex offenders

<t>I had the incredible experience yesterday of watching the Education Minister (Ruth kelly I think) answer the following question " Do you know how many registered sex offenders have been cleared to work in schools"!!!!!.<br/> <br/> It transpires that a certain individual who had been placed on the...
by Bothwell
Thu Jan 12, 2006 2:17 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Blair hints of stress being PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3268

Blair hints of stress being PM

<t>Stress my arse ( Shakespeare I think). Be out of work raising 3 or 4 kids with no partner around to help etc etc that is stress. This country (UK) still has between 500,000 and 1 million (depends whose figure you read) children officially "Poor" of these at least 40% are "Crhonically disadvantage...

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