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- Tue Feb 11, 2014 5:45 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Americans renouncing citizenship rises ?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 917
Americans renouncing citizenship rises ?
I also have an overwhelming sense that this is the place I am meant to be. Hubby would love to move to Wyoming (yellowstone vicinity) but it would take soooooo much time, money and effort, lots of preparation that it is almost a moot point. I have deep roots. I have truly settled.
- Tue Feb 11, 2014 5:40 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Modernity
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1019
Modernity
HAHAHA! Love the pun! Unfortunately for me it is going to take time for my body to adjust to my current shift pattern. I work weekends at least twice a month. Ever wonder what the long term effects will be? Have you seen a pixar movie called wall-e?
- Tue Feb 11, 2014 5:34 pm
- Forum: The Gaming Zone - PC Console
- Topic: gaming addicts anonymous
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9311
gaming addicts anonymous
<t>It is the graphics and storylines that I find most compelling! But I have noticed one thing in particular....I find it next to impossible to create and play a character against my own nature! I am always playing chaotic good or paladin types even when its a bloody mage or rogue for crying out lou...
- Tue Feb 11, 2014 5:25 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Americans renouncing citizenship rises ?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 917
Americans renouncing citizenship rises ?
Born adventurer, me. I have the best reason of all to stay...married an englishman.
- Tue Feb 11, 2014 5:09 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Modernity
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1019
Modernity
<t>Indeed so true, my friend. I find myself battling inclinations to turn off all that is around me and spend time looking at a screen that prevents my brain from shutting down properly by depressing natural melanin (which allows us to sleep) and working shifts REALLY gets my insomnia cranking. But ...
- Tue Feb 11, 2014 4:59 pm
- Forum: The Gaming Zone - PC Console
- Topic: gaming addicts anonymous
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9311
gaming addicts anonymous
<t>Hello....my name is Raven, and I am what you would call a hard core, lifelong gamer.<br/> <br/> Of COURSE I blame my kids.<br/> <br/> My story started long ago with a funny game called pong...then super mario brothers and then...my addiction started with Shadowgate and the discovery of the rpg.<b...
- Tue Feb 11, 2014 4:38 pm
- Forum: Fitness Nutrition
- Topic: Going on a diet
- Replies: 19
- Views: 11921
Going on a diet
<t>Okay...I have lost 7lbs in the first week of my diet. (2.2kg or 1/2 stone) <br/> <br/> 2 slim fasts a day with fruit/veggie sacks and a beaned up salad for dinner. <br/> <br/> cut sugar in coffee by half, and NO bread. <br/> <br/> LOTS and LOTS of water. <br/> <br/> I intend to introduce weight w...
- Tue Feb 11, 2014 4:26 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Modernity
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1019
Modernity
<t>Is it not funny how we survived so happily when life consisted of rotary phones, easy bake ovens and daleks were frightening?<br/> <br/> My life now has evolved to a lap top, kindle fire, blackberry torch, etc.<br/> <br/> As i was doing some cleaning i came across an old sony walkman (plays casse...
- Tue Feb 11, 2014 4:05 pm
- Forum: Members' News
- Topic: Time for a catch up!!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3211
Time for a catch up!!
Now how does Spot know I have the whole 7 series of Doctor Who?? (as i hide my sonic screw driver behind my back):-2
- Tue Feb 11, 2014 4:00 pm
- Forum: Members' News
- Topic: Time for a catch up!!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3211
Time for a catch up!!
<t>Týr;1447581 wrote: The Queen gets years like that too. Maybe we could settle back to the Raven Christmas Message each year before the Doctor Who Special.<br/> <br/> You've beaten me for the FG Dramatic Upheavals Award, I'll grant you that. But only by a thin margin. Give me a hot cross bun and a...
- Tue Feb 11, 2014 3:52 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: poor little snowflake!!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1278
poor little snowflake!!
I bet the poor bloke at least got his thumbs crushed!
- Tue Feb 11, 2014 3:48 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Americans renouncing citizenship rises ?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 917
Americans renouncing citizenship rises ?
<t>:-3There was an article on that over here too. It was all down to complicated tax code now for ex-pats. I dont make enough money to worry about it nor do I have the kind of assets that the tax code demands i pay tax on. It was designed to make life hard on off shore tax dodgers. But alot of middl...
- Sat Feb 08, 2014 5:14 pm
- Forum: The Gaming Zone - PC Console
- Topic: Dragon Age
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8932
Dragon Age
Must admit Dragon Age Origins better than DA II but i am REALLY looking forward to the new one coming soon!
- Sat Feb 08, 2014 4:42 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: poor little snowflake!!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1278
poor little snowflake!!
<r>Betty Boop;1447563 wrote: Warm, dry and cosy! Moved house so in the middle of town and not so exposed to the elements but still far enough from the sea so as not to be affected by all this going on here at the moment. <br/> <br/> Has been rough though, the promenade has mostly survived but anothe...
- Sat Feb 08, 2014 4:27 pm
- Forum: Members' News
- Topic: Time for a catch up!!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3211
Time for a catch up!!
<t>Well let me start by saying I am very happy to see you all again! It has been a really not so good year for me. <br/> <br/> Beginning with last year (2012) turning 50 was truly horrid. I found myself being bullied by some of the worst types of nurses in the NHS. And these (cough) ladies were in p...
- Sat Feb 08, 2014 3:31 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: poor little snowflake!!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1278
poor little snowflake!!
Týr;1447549 wrote: We've got theia in a corner somewhere, she'll come out in a while when she thinks the thread's empty.
We seriously need a catch up! I hope everyone is well?
We seriously need a catch up! I hope everyone is well?
- Sat Feb 08, 2014 3:23 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: poor little snowflake!!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1278
poor little snowflake!!
Betty Boop;1447543 wrote: Helloooo there you, good to see you here :-4
Been a bit worried about you Betty! Staying dry?
Been a bit worried about you Betty! Staying dry?
- Sat Feb 08, 2014 3:19 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: poor little snowflake!!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1278
poor little snowflake!!
Bruv;1447537 wrote: Is that nurse Raven?
Welcome back......................and you are recruiting new comers here ?
Absolutely! And Yep, tis me! I recommend this place to alot of people! :yh_rotfl
Welcome back......................and you are recruiting new comers here ?
Absolutely! And Yep, tis me! I recommend this place to alot of people! :yh_rotfl
- Sat Feb 08, 2014 3:10 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: poor little snowflake!!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1278
poor little snowflake!!
<t>Týr;1447518 wrote: Excuse the username, I'm spot.<br/> <br/> You must have burnt ears, you were mentioned a couple of weeks ago by another of the Trafalgar Square Elephant Brigade.<br/> <br/> We are pleased to see you.<br/> <br/> <br/> Spoooooot!! Yes I have had quite the last year! I am sure it...
- Sat Feb 08, 2014 10:48 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: poor little snowflake!!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1278
poor little snowflake!!
I have been laughing since last night and the malfunctioning snowflake in the opening ceremonies!
YES I am still alive and kickin!! :yh_rotfl
YES I am still alive and kickin!! :yh_rotfl
- Sat Feb 08, 2014 10:44 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Hello
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2041
Hello
No worries! These guys are great and will be able to answer most of your questions. Have a look around and enjoy!
- Sat Feb 08, 2014 9:08 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Hello
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2041
Hello
Deano;1447488 wrote: Hello.I'm a friend of Raven's. New to this :-3
Hey Deano! Welcome aboard dude!
:wah:
Hey Deano! Welcome aboard dude!
:wah:
- Wed Nov 30, 2011 9:07 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: The Largest Single Employer
- Replies: 12
- Views: 852
The Largest Single Employer
<r>gmc;1377068 wrote: Not really just wasn't sure what you were getting at. Some of your countrymen seem to find the NHS a bizarre concept from them I would assume it was in some way having a dig. In your case i just wandered what if you had a point to make. Probably if you looked at at the numbers ...
- Wed Nov 30, 2011 8:32 am
- Forum: Societal Issues News
- Topic: The mathematical law that shows why wealth flows to the 1%
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1208
The mathematical law that shows why wealth flows to the 1%
<r>Hmmm. This is only true if you believe true wealth is what can be termed as commodity. Money is just numbers and paper. It's worth is only what central banks says it is. Since gold and silver standards have been dropped, it is only paper. If monetary value could be placed on happiness...then I am...
- Wed Nov 30, 2011 8:23 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: What have we bred ?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1112
What have we bred ?
<t>oscar;1377082 wrote: People often talk about the youth of today but I am more Inclined to think of the parents of those youths as the 'lost generation'.<br/> <br/> How can we really expect children to learn these days when this example Is set to them?<br/> <br/> My husband who Is a fair bit older...
- Wed Nov 30, 2011 7:55 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Is anyone striking on Wednesday the 30th?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 1716
Is anyone striking on Wednesday the 30th?
<t>theia;1376933 wrote: I don't belong to our union but I do have some sympathy with the strike action. <br/> <br/> I really don't know what to do...I don't want to cross a picket line of colleagues, if there is one, but I don't want to make it difficult for my colleagues who are working and need ad...
- Wed Nov 30, 2011 7:47 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: I know local councils are hard up... but really !!!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 317
I know local councils are hard up... but really !!!
LOL!! I love the Mail!:yh_rotfl
- Fri Nov 25, 2011 8:14 am
- Forum: Members' News
- Topic: Up,up,up the ziggaraut, lickity split!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1019
Up,up,up the ziggaraut, lickity split!
After a year in the ward wars, I'm off to the neonatal unit January 16th! Goodbye Kent, helloooooo Southend!:yh_bigsmi
- Fri Nov 25, 2011 7:52 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: It is a sad day ~ RIP Mojo
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1382
It is a sad day ~ RIP Mojo
Oh wow! That is sad news! Losing a beloved friend is hard. Condolences, mate. x
- Fri Nov 25, 2011 7:44 am
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Not On My Watch
- Replies: 53
- Views: 3113
Not On My Watch
<t>I am not talking about forgiveness. I am talking about the wilful taking of another humans life. What makes the state any different than the murderer? What one person calls justice, another cals murder. ESPECIALLY if the person losing their life is innocent of the crime in which they have been ac...
- Fri Nov 25, 2011 7:37 am
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Gotta love those Russians
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1155
Gotta love those Russians
<t>Bruv;1376855 wrote: Opinion is better described as 'Point of view' <br/> <br/> A literal 'Point of view' of any individual is drastically altered by moving their own vantage position, or view point slightly.<br/> <br/> I had a eureka moment when 'point of view' was taken literally.<br/> <br/> Tak...
- Fri Nov 25, 2011 7:07 am
- Forum: United Kingdom
- Topic: I still hate thatcher
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2393
I still hate thatcher
<r>Bruv;1376851 wrote: gmc has often stated his position on independence, and how much better off they would be.<br/> Yes this is true, but my QUESTION was actually in fact.....does he REALLY think the Scots can swing independence from England without tethering themselves in the same manner to Europ...
- Fri Nov 25, 2011 7:03 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Why do we value the care of babies more than the care of the elderly?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 3383
Why do we value the care of babies more than the care of the elderly?
<t>Bruv;1376611 wrote: The problem is not with the carers attitude to the cared for, it is the indignity of a proud elderly person relying on a stranger for very basic necessities.<br/> <br/> <br/> Not just for the elderly either. Imagine if you can, the struggle of a young mind in a body that doesn...
- Fri Nov 25, 2011 6:53 am
- Forum: United Kingdom
- Topic: I still hate thatcher
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2393
I still hate thatcher
Bruv;1376849 wrote: You haven't being paying attention have you ?
Wot?
Wot?
- Fri Nov 25, 2011 6:42 am
- Forum: United Kingdom
- Topic: I still hate thatcher
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2393
I still hate thatcher
gmc;1376563 wrote: Why do you think the Scots want independence.
and the welsh...and the cornish...and the northern irish...
Seriously though..Think the Scots can swing it alone?
and the welsh...and the cornish...and the northern irish...
Seriously though..Think the Scots can swing it alone?
- Fri Nov 25, 2011 6:34 am
- Forum: South West
- Topic: Depleted Texas lakes expose ghost towns, graves
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7676
Depleted Texas lakes expose ghost towns, graves
Just goes to show people will loot anything if there is a whiff of profit to it. How sad.
- Fri Nov 25, 2011 6:22 am
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Not On My Watch
- Replies: 53
- Views: 3113
Not On My Watch
" Perhaps we should just go back to an 'eye for an eye" and to hell with it!"
Thats old testament stuff. Unless you are jewish, then there has been a new testament since then.
Thats old testament stuff. Unless you are jewish, then there has been a new testament since then.
- Fri Nov 25, 2011 6:03 am
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Gotta love those Russians
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1155
Gotta love those Russians
theia;1376837 wrote: Brilliant clip...it begs the question if we ever know the facts
Good question. Everything you read and hear is just someone else's opinion.
Good question. Everything you read and hear is just someone else's opinion.
- Fri Nov 25, 2011 5:56 am
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Not On My Watch
- Replies: 53
- Views: 3113
Not On My Watch
<t>I wonder at a people who are so quick to deal out death. "Judge not, lest ye be judged". What is it about baying for the death of a human being that gives people satisfaction? How is one death termed justice, and another murder? Both are done with intent to kill. Until the death penalty is 100% f...
- Tue Nov 22, 2011 8:29 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Why do we value the care of babies more than the care of the elderly?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 3383
Why do we value the care of babies more than the care of the elderly?
<r>theia;1376089 wrote: Yes, but surely the majority of the population can manage that bodily function for themselves? How different it must feel when, as an adult, you have to depend on someone else to do it for you. And imagine if your "carers" do not treat you with dignity and respect when changi...
- Tue Nov 22, 2011 8:03 am
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Keep your cat In
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1415
Keep your cat In
<t>Ahso!;1376547 wrote: Would it be equally wrong to genetically engineer via controlled cross breeding to create human babies who never mature past the age of 3 years, deny them the ability to reproduce and alter their natural ability of hormonal activity, simply to please existing adult's emotiona...
- Tue Nov 22, 2011 7:58 am
- Forum: United Kingdom
- Topic: I still hate thatcher
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2393
I still hate thatcher
<r>gmc;1376115 wrote: Yes we could all be american:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl<br/> <br/> <EMOJI seq="1f444" tseq="1f444">:lips:</EMOJI> Sorry couldn't resist. <E>:o</E><br/> <br/> <br/> Hmmm....thought I heard rumours Britain had applied to become the 51st state so it could save itself from...
- Tue Nov 22, 2011 7:51 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: soooo sad, miss u ODIE
- Replies: 8
- Views: 816
soooo sad, miss u ODIE
<r>SnoozeAgain;1376087 wrote: There were a few threads, here's one:<br/> <br/> <URL url="http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/55873-odie-joan-passed-away-peacefully-morning.html"><LINK_TEXT text="http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/gener ... rning.html">http://www.forumgarden.com/forums...
- Tue Nov 22, 2011 7:38 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Cement Arss
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1961
Cement Arss
It's pure vanity and shallowness when people value appearance over substance. Takes a special kind of stupid I think.
- Tue Nov 22, 2011 7:36 am
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Keep your cat In
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1415
Keep your cat In
<t>My two mogs are indoor moggies anyway. They are loved and valued companions. They happily catch the occasional mouse to drop at my feet as a present,(usually still alive and savable) and cheerfully 'catch' the pigeons (actually it is leaves but we dont tell them) hanging on the windowsill. The th...
- Fri Nov 18, 2011 10:36 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: soooo sad, miss u ODIE
- Replies: 8
- Views: 816
soooo sad, miss u ODIE
What happened to Odie? Seems I've missed a bit.
- Fri Nov 18, 2011 10:32 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Gill In hospital...
- Replies: 104
- Views: 6113
Gill In hospital...
Does anyone know how she is? Did everything go well?
- Fri Nov 18, 2011 10:19 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Why do we value the care of babies more than the care of the elderly?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 3383
Why do we value the care of babies more than the care of the elderly?
<r>theia;1375930 wrote: It's strange that you should say that, Chloe...Betty and I were talking about the very same thing earlier this evening, as in, what's the difference between changing a baby's nappy and changing an elderly person's continence pad.<br/> <br/> If I think about the embarrassment ...
- Fri Nov 18, 2011 9:41 am
- Forum: United Kingdom
- Topic: I still hate thatcher
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2393
I still hate thatcher
Yes it can get worse. France owns the Dartford Bridge, and Dover port. Germany owns Arriva bus service and Spain owns BA. Greece could forget the Elgin marbles and buy parliament. It can get MUCH worse.
- Fri Nov 18, 2011 9:35 am
- Forum: United Kingdom
- Topic: Virgin buyiing Northern Rock
- Replies: 4
- Views: 796
Virgin buyiing Northern Rock
We have a 125% Northern Rock mortgage. We have never missed a payment. But I am heartily glad that my mortgage belongs with a different arm and not the one going to virgin! WORST company in the world to deal with!