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by Uncle Kram
Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:08 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Happy Birthday Betty Boop
Replies: 36
Views: 45442

Happy Birthday Betty Boop

Have a great day - Hope it's not too clod
by Uncle Kram
Tue Apr 07, 2009 5:21 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Doughnuts
Replies: 123
Views: 4602

Doughnuts

A friend of mine used to work in a bakery making doughnuts, until he was fired when they found out how he'd been putting the hole in the middle.
by Uncle Kram
Wed Mar 25, 2009 10:46 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Greatest All Around Album Of All Time ?
Replies: 70
Views: 4215

Greatest All Around Album Of All Time ?

<r>Chezzie;1163234 wrote: A boyfriend of mine worked for a recording studio in London and was given Prince tickets and asked me to go but it meant a weekend in London with him and I was only 20 and shy so I said no :wah: Thats a huge regret now<EMOJI seq="1f914" tseq="1f914">:thinking:</EMOJI><br/> ...
by Uncle Kram
Wed Mar 25, 2009 10:01 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Greatest All Around Album Of All Time ?
Replies: 70
Views: 4215

Greatest All Around Album Of All Time ?

Galbally;1163038 wrote: Oh god, how did I forget Steely Dan, I actually love the recent retrospective, "Showbiz Kids" what a bloody brilliant band. :guitarist


Who is that Gaucho amigo?
by Uncle Kram
Tue Mar 24, 2009 10:53 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Greatest All Around Album Of All Time ?
Replies: 70
Views: 4215

Greatest All Around Album Of All Time ?

<r>qsducks;1162666 wrote: Oh, I love that song by Bad Company called Bad Company. Now, I'm singing it in my head.:wah: When it comes on in the car I have to force my kids to listen to it. They think all music is country!<EMOJI seq="1f914" tseq="1f914">:thinking:</EMOJI> Yeah, Eric Clapton is really ...
by Uncle Kram
Tue Mar 24, 2009 10:41 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Greatest All Around Album Of All Time ?
Replies: 70
Views: 4215

Greatest All Around Album Of All Time ?

The 3 albums that influenced me the most in my singing and songwriting days were

Bad Company - Bad Company

Detroit Spinners - Detroit Spinners

Hejira - Joni Mitchell

A bit eclectic I guess :)
by Uncle Kram
Tue Feb 10, 2009 4:11 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Errr...ummmm....errr...errr etc.
Replies: 8
Views: 575

Errr...ummmm....errr...errr etc.

<r>I know I've bored you folks to death with my "Krammys Travels" and "I'm getting married" threads, but here's a link to our recent "Do" to celebrate our marriage back in November. I made a few notes for a speech that I didn't know if I'd go through with about 5 days before the reception. Foolishly...
by Uncle Kram
Tue Feb 03, 2009 6:28 am
Forum: Societal Issues News
Topic: The Queen's english is now the Queens english
Replies: 90
Views: 26380

The Queen's english is now the Queens english

I'm just glad that I live in a part of Birmingham that doesn't end in an "s" :D
by Uncle Kram
Thu Jan 29, 2009 9:30 am
Forum: Wide World of Sports
Topic: Famous Aston Villa Fans
Replies: 14
Views: 8072

Famous Aston Villa Fans

And of course you forgot virtuoso violinist Nigel Kennedy. At one match I went to he dragged Kate Bush along. He then ran the length of the pitch and dived into the Holte End. :D
by Uncle Kram
Thu Jan 29, 2009 6:42 am
Forum: Wide World of Sports
Topic: Famous Aston Villa Fans
Replies: 14
Views: 8072

Famous Aston Villa Fans

<t>The first time I met Actor, Paul Henry, who played village idiot "Benny" in Crossroads was on the Holte End at Villa Park. I asked him for his autograph and he snarled " You know I can't fcuking read or write!"<br/> <br/> Noele Gordon, also of Crossroads fame and sportswoman Rachel Heyhoe-Flint, ...
by Uncle Kram
Wed Nov 26, 2008 8:26 am
Forum: Members' News
Topic: I'm getting married !
Replies: 88
Views: 12040

I'm getting married !

The big day

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by Uncle Kram
Mon Jul 28, 2008 9:40 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Can Intelligence Really Be Measured?
Replies: 13
Views: 5044

Can Intelligence Really Be Measured?

<r>I've done 2 IQ tests. One was 134 and the other 135 which is consistent at least. I think the UK average is around 105, but I wouldn't say I was particularly intelligent, I just know what kind of answers they're looking for. I'm sure there are more intelligent people scoring lower than me, so I d...
by Uncle Kram
Mon Jul 28, 2008 6:02 am
Forum: Friends, Relationships, Advice
Topic: Breaking up is so hard to do....
Replies: 26
Views: 2371

Breaking up is so hard to do....

Due to the low frequency of your encounters and the absence of a spark, he may not be as cut up as you imagine. Either way, what you do for you if you're unhappy, is ultimately to his benefit also. Good luck, and maybe next time. :yh_flower
by Uncle Kram
Fri Jul 25, 2008 8:58 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: A Tribe Of Indians Wanted To Kill Me
Replies: 161
Views: 7373

A Tribe Of Indians Wanted To Kill Me

<t>Very brave of you Nomad.<br/> <br/> The plight of the American Indian is a theme running through a lot of Joni Mitchells work. Here's one of her songs.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> LAKOTA<br/> <br/> I am Lakota!<br/> <br/> Lakota!<br/> <br/> Looking at money man-<br/> <br/> Diggin' the deadly quotas-<b...
by Uncle Kram
Fri Jul 25, 2008 8:47 am
Forum: Members' News
Topic: Happy Birthday Wonderful Wendy
Replies: 27
Views: 5578

Happy Birthday Wonderful Wendy

Happy Birthday Sweets :yh_hugs:yh_flower
by Uncle Kram
Fri Jul 25, 2008 5:59 am
Forum: Members' News
Topic: Eleven years ago
Replies: 18
Views: 1370

Eleven years ago

Your ex?.......ryhmes with tanker :(
by Uncle Kram
Tue Jul 22, 2008 9:44 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Lard
Replies: 30
Views: 1796

Lard

.....

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by Uncle Kram
Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:01 am
Forum: Members' News
Topic: Woohooo
Replies: 38
Views: 1918

Woohooo

Clever Clogs
by Uncle Kram
Fri Jul 18, 2008 6:01 am
Forum: Travel Vacation
Topic: Krammys Travels
Replies: 125
Views: 11697

Krammys Travels

These made me laugh in Spain.

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by Uncle Kram
Thu Jul 17, 2008 9:03 am
Forum: The Kitchen
Topic: Vegetables you love to love
Replies: 151
Views: 12570

Vegetables you love to love

These vegetables are nicely displayed

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by Uncle Kram
Thu Jul 03, 2008 11:01 am
Forum: Friends, Relationships, Advice
Topic: Should I contact my Dad?
Replies: 186
Views: 14408

Should I contact my Dad?

<t>Nomad;906256 wrote: Funny...sad funny.<br/> <br/> Weve been through similar experiences at almost the same time in life.<br/> <br/> My take...you dont need your fathers approval to be whole.<br/> <br/> That missing thing with him wont complete you because you have already surpassed his measure of...
by Uncle Kram
Thu Jul 03, 2008 10:55 am
Forum: Members' News
Topic: Party Time!!
Replies: 20
Views: 1442

Party Time!!

Well done Boops :-6
by Uncle Kram
Thu Jul 03, 2008 10:50 am
Forum: Travel Vacation
Topic: Krammys Travels
Replies: 125
Views: 11697

Krammys Travels

Off to the Greek island of Corfu (Kekyra) in the morning with Lee, my son and my daughter. I hear it's about 100° at the moment.

Looks like another outing for my knotted handkerchief :-6. Well I am English after all...... :D
by Uncle Kram
Thu Jul 03, 2008 10:38 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Picture of the Queen and Prince Phillip
Replies: 16
Views: 1219

Picture of the Queen and Prince Phillip

See she's on a double yellow line :D
by Uncle Kram
Thu Jul 03, 2008 10:34 am
Forum: Friends, Relationships, Advice
Topic: Should I contact my Dad?
Replies: 186
Views: 14408

Should I contact my Dad?

<t>Just to wrap this thread up, I'll bring you up to speed. <br/> <br/> My Dad has continued to be a regular visitor to my ex-wife, round for Sunday dinner all the time etc. Her son calls him Grandad, she calls him Dad and he went round for dinner on Fathers Day. They deserve each other but I've bee...
by Uncle Kram
Tue May 20, 2008 5:48 am
Forum: Films Cinema Forum
Topic: Brokeback Mountain
Replies: 28
Views: 2848

Brokeback Mountain

Well I watched it for the first time and I would have to say that I thought it was quite good. Great scenery, unusual story, and even sad. Made me look at things in a different light. Interesting departure from the really camp portrayal of gay men.
by Uncle Kram
Tue May 20, 2008 5:44 am
Forum: Members' News
Topic: Away to Majorca today
Replies: 5
Views: 815

Away to Majorca today

I wish I was heading to the sun right now. Have a great time.
by Uncle Kram
Fri May 16, 2008 6:01 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Are we making progress in the fight against terrorism?
Replies: 4
Views: 762

Are we making progress in the fight against terrorism?

<t>When I was leaving Spain last week, we had to queue at passport control. When the couple in front of us got to the front, the Officer in the control booth turned to say something to a colleague and as he did so, just waved the couple through without even looking at them or their passports. He did...
by Uncle Kram
Thu May 15, 2008 5:46 am
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: Man cuts up car in half in clamp protest
Replies: 14
Views: 3617

Man cuts up car in half in clamp protest

In my opinion, based on observation, to be a wheel-clamper, you really need to be a virtuoso on the single-valve pink oboe.
by Uncle Kram
Mon May 12, 2008 9:14 am
Forum: Travel Vacation
Topic: Krammys Travels
Replies: 125
Views: 11697

Krammys Travels

Lee just had this pic of Kool Krammy on the Eiffel Tower developed. Surprised I look so relaxed seeing as I was about to propose. :D

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by Uncle Kram
Fri May 09, 2008 8:49 am
Forum: Travel Vacation
Topic: Krammys Travels
Replies: 125
Views: 11697

Krammys Travels

Y aqui estan mas cuadros.....:-6

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by Uncle Kram
Fri May 09, 2008 8:46 am
Forum: Travel Vacation
Topic: Krammys Travels
Replies: 125
Views: 11697

Krammys Travels

<r>Hola mis amigos :-6 - I'm back from my Andalucian meanderings. Here are some pix in Nerja, including the Nerja caves, Malaga, Granada, including the Alhambra Palace and the very picturesque Frigiliana. Pretty hot as you can see from the pix, and the weather was quite warm as well <E>;)</E>:D<br/>...
by Uncle Kram
Fri Apr 25, 2008 5:53 am
Forum: Travel Vacation
Topic: Krammys Travels
Replies: 125
Views: 11697

Krammys Travels

qsducks;846200 wrote: Oh you lucky dog you! Would give my right arm to go to Spain or anywhere out of this country.:wah:
Well you wouldn't be doing much swimming then. :D
by Uncle Kram
Thu Apr 24, 2008 9:49 am
Forum: Travel Vacation
Topic: Krammys Travels
Replies: 125
Views: 11697

Krammys Travels

<r>I'm off to Spain on Sunday. Going to Nerja on the Costa Del Sol. Haven't been there for 18 years but I hear it's still unspoilt. I hope so. <br/> <br/> The last time I went, I saw a flasher. Senor Willy I think his name was. <br/> <br/> Lee hasn't heard me speak Spanish yet so it should be a laug...
by Uncle Kram
Thu Apr 24, 2008 9:41 am
Forum: Members' News
Topic: I'm getting married !
Replies: 88
Views: 12040

I'm getting married !

sunny104;845084 wrote: Congrats!! :-4





are you saving yourself for the wedding night?? :sneaky: :wah: :D :o


What do you think? :yh_angel
by Uncle Kram
Thu Apr 24, 2008 9:40 am
Forum: Members' News
Topic: I'm getting married !
Replies: 88
Views: 12040

I'm getting married !

jennyswan;845075 wrote: You're getting married on my birthday :-)
That's the reason I changed it from November 14th. ( And also I didn't want the same anniversary as Princess Anne & Captain Mark Phillips.....or Prince Charles' birthday :D)
by Uncle Kram
Tue Apr 22, 2008 5:48 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Circus Gorilla Escapes Kills 7
Replies: 30
Views: 2278

Circus Gorilla Escapes Kills 7

spot;843587 wrote: That's the thread next door, under "infamy, infamy..."
:wah:
by Uncle Kram
Tue Apr 22, 2008 5:42 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Circus Gorilla Escapes Kills 7
Replies: 30
Views: 2278

Circus Gorilla Escapes Kills 7

spot;843267 wrote: Oh... Eddie Izzard. Does he blow? So rumour has it. I'm sure his stage act is worth attending too.


Isn't this a line from "Carry On Spot"?....:D
by Uncle Kram
Tue Apr 22, 2008 5:40 am
Forum: Members' News
Topic: I'm getting married !
Replies: 88
Views: 12040

I'm getting married !

Just had our Wedding Day confirmed as Thursday November 13th 2008.
by Uncle Kram
Mon Apr 21, 2008 9:52 am
Forum: Members' News
Topic: Got an Interview for a Job in Tokyo
Replies: 18
Views: 1948

Got an Interview for a Job in Tokyo

I can't stand those slanty eyes, but enough about italics, Good luck in Japan ML.
by Uncle Kram
Mon Apr 21, 2008 9:04 am
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: The Papal Visit
Replies: 54
Views: 3915

The Papal Visit

The Popes supersonic fly-past was a real crowd pleaser.

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by Uncle Kram
Mon Apr 21, 2008 6:09 am
Forum: Photography More
Topic: Oddly Beautiful Photos
Replies: 18
Views: 2145

Oddly Beautiful Photos

G#Gill;842629 wrote: Amazing photography Terri !!! I certainly wouldn't mind having one or two of those on my sitting room walls :-6 :).

How about one in the mane bedroom? :D
by Uncle Kram
Mon Apr 21, 2008 6:07 am
Forum: Wide World of Sports
Topic: Up the Villa!
Replies: 9
Views: 3406

Up the Villa!

Well, I'm not one to gloat, but yeah....What the Doc said..

Shame one of our supporters was killed after the match though.
by Uncle Kram
Mon Apr 21, 2008 6:04 am
Forum: Photography More
Topic: Oddly Beautiful Photos
Replies: 18
Views: 2145

Oddly Beautiful Photos

Fantastic pix RG
by Uncle Kram
Mon Apr 21, 2008 5:52 am
Forum: Music
Topic: Danny Federici
Replies: 3
Views: 884

Danny Federici

<t>abbey;841350 wrote: When I saw your post I thought "Who?"<br/> <br/> I've always thought it a shame that the musicians dont have the recognition they deserve.<br/> <br/> I'm sure that the band will miss him dearly (Are they still called the E street band?) :guitarist<br/> <br/> <br/> Yes - I'm go...
by Uncle Kram
Fri Apr 18, 2008 8:31 am
Forum: Music
Topic: Danny Federici
Replies: 3
Views: 884

Danny Federici

<t>The following item has recently been posted in the media.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Danny Federici, the longtime keyboard player for Bruce Springsteen whose stylish work helped define the E Street Band's sound on hits from "Hungry Heart" through "The Rising," died Thursday. He was 58. <br/> <br/> Fe...
by Uncle Kram
Thu Apr 17, 2008 9:43 am
Forum: Bizarre News Stories
Topic: Tree Man Gets 4 lbs. of warts removed
Replies: 14
Views: 8027

Tree Man Gets 4 lbs. of warts removed

Yeah, it's not often that a programme grabs you and makes you think like that. We should all count our blessings.
by Uncle Kram
Thu Apr 17, 2008 9:34 am
Forum: Bizarre News Stories
Topic: Tree Man Gets 4 lbs. of warts removed
Replies: 14
Views: 8027

Tree Man Gets 4 lbs. of warts removed

Carolly;839708 wrote: I just wanted to shout out watching this......why?????
Overwhelming compassion.
by Uncle Kram
Thu Apr 17, 2008 5:00 am
Forum: Bizarre News Stories
Topic: Tree Man Gets 4 lbs. of warts removed
Replies: 14
Views: 8027

Tree Man Gets 4 lbs. of warts removed

Yeah - it was compelling viewing. Hard to believe when you see the photo that it's actually a MASSIVE improvement. Gotta be a tough life for him and the others in his "act"
by Uncle Kram
Tue Apr 08, 2008 5:23 am
Forum: Members' News
Topic: I'm getting married !
Replies: 88
Views: 12040

I'm getting married !

guppy;830334 wrote: congratulations uncle kram..may you and Lee have an eternity of happiness...:-6


Thanks Gups. How are the plans for your nuptials going?

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