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by Mongoose
Sat Jul 15, 2006 12:01 pm
Forum: United Kingdom
Topic: Citreon Ad
Replies: 0
Views: 750

Citreon Ad

<r>Does anybody know the name of the tune on the Citreon C4 ad? The one where it ice skates. I like the C4 adds. I think they are clever and well made. <br/> <br/> This one is good too:<br/> <br/> <YOUTUBE id="ANDzY6e2uUo"><URL url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANDzY6e2uUo&search=2cv">http://w...
by Mongoose
Sat Jul 15, 2006 11:16 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Israel and Lebannon
Replies: 30
Views: 2224

Israel and Lebannon

<t>I agree that Israel has the right to defend itself (as any nation does) but I think Israel initially overreacted and it is Israel that can control how far this thing escalates. Thing is, it can be easy to sit on the outside and criticise Israel for their actions. However, I don't know what it's l...
by Mongoose
Fri Jul 14, 2006 7:07 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: diana dying pics
Replies: 41
Views: 2967

diana dying pics

Oh for goodness sake!! She died 9 years ago! Are the media ever going to leave her alone or are they going to carry on digging her up?!

No I'm not interested in looking at the pictures.
by Mongoose
Fri Jul 14, 2006 6:53 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Do you fake or bake
Replies: 37
Views: 1900

Do you fake or bake

I don't use fake tan and I don't lie around in the sun either. That's so dull! lol! I just tan when I go outside in the sun. I tan fairly easily although I end up with some quality tan lines :wah: !
by Mongoose
Thu Jul 13, 2006 8:59 am
Forum: Friends, Relationships, Advice
Topic: Being alone is not always a choice
Replies: 134
Views: 522543

Being alone is not always a choice

<t>minks wrote: Perhaps it's how us "alone" folks come across to others. Maybe we look happy with ourselves and others don't think we "need" to be included. I believe if we want to partake we need to assert ourselves and ask, "do you mind if I join you guys this time". 5 years ago I would never have...
by Mongoose
Thu Jul 13, 2006 8:55 am
Forum: Friends, Relationships, Advice
Topic: Partner-less
Replies: 34
Views: 2474

Partner-less

<t>cherandbuster wrote: This is for those of you Gardeners who are not in a relationship now, either divorced or just unattached. Is a romantic relationship :-4 something you wish for? <br/> <br/> Or are you 'done' with that part of your life?<br/> <br/> Are you content to be alone?<br/> <br/> <br/>...
by Mongoose
Thu Jul 13, 2006 8:32 am
Forum: Friends, Relationships, Advice
Topic: Being alone is not always a choice
Replies: 134
Views: 522543

Being alone is not always a choice

<r>What Hairygarden1 and Outsidelooking in have said pretty much describes how I feel about my life as well! I don't think people don't like me, I think they don't like me much lol! I just seem to be on the edge of any friendship group I've had, like they are just talking to me to be polite. I find ...
by Mongoose
Thu Jul 13, 2006 7:56 am
Forum: Auto Racing
Topic: So who here watches follows Nascar?
Replies: 41
Views: 15612

So who here watches follows Nascar?

<t>I like it but they don't show it much in this country. Which is a shame cos it is actually better than the snorefest that is Formula One :yh_sleep . The only driver I really know of is Matt Kensith, he drove the number 17 DeWalt car if I remember rightly. Oh and I also remember Dick Trickle becau...
by Mongoose
Thu Jul 13, 2006 7:48 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Israel and Lebannon
Replies: 30
Views: 2224

Israel and Lebannon

<r>What do people think of this?<br/> <br/> <URL url="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/5175160.stm"><LINK_TEXT text="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle ... 175160.stm">http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/5175160.stm</LINK_TEXT></URL><br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> "Israel is imposi...
by Mongoose
Thu Jul 13, 2006 7:25 am
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: This is outrageous
Replies: 23
Views: 3279

This is outrageous

<t>It's a joke! Getting increasingly tired of Tony selling us down the river. We need a leader in this country with a spine who will turn round and say "Oi! Bush! NO! I'm not extraditing any prisoners until you sign your end of the agreement!" Harry Enfield it is then :wah: .<br/> <br/> Seriously, c...
by Mongoose
Thu Jul 13, 2006 7:05 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Sony Pulls Controversial Dutch PSP ad
Replies: 21
Views: 2385

Sony Pulls Controversial Dutch PSP ad

I want to know what they were drinking when they put that one up. I mean did they seriously think it wouldn't cause offence? :-3
by Mongoose
Thu Jul 13, 2006 7:00 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Courts Reject Gay Marriage
Replies: 83
Views: 7965

Courts Reject Gay Marriage

<r>cherandbuster wrote: Mongoose<br/> <br/> Perhaps you misunderstood my post<br/> <br/> My comments were directed towards Charity and not against you.<br/> <br/> If I had something to say to you, you can be sure I would have said it.<br/> <br/> Honestly.<br/> <br/> We try to run a nice forum here w...
by Mongoose
Thu Jul 13, 2006 6:29 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: NatWest Three extradited to US
Replies: 4
Views: 1543

NatWest Three extradited to US

I don't understand why they can't be tried over here. Why won't it be a fair trial in the US?
by Mongoose
Thu Jul 13, 2006 6:25 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Seven blasts push Bombay to the brink of collapse
Replies: 7
Views: 1011

Seven blasts push Bombay to the brink of collapse

<t>Lulu2 wrote: Have you been to Mumbai? It's one of the most crowded places you could imagine! Elephants, camels, cars, motorcycles, scooters, buses, taxis, trains and pedestrians all crowd into the streets! (I'm not kidding about the elephants and camels!)<br/> <br/> This is a city just made for t...
by Mongoose
Mon Jul 10, 2006 3:07 pm
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Scary thought
Replies: 28
Views: 2780

Scary thought

Diuretic wrote: It's just not rational to believe in god. It's about hope rather than reason.


Why?
by Mongoose
Mon Jul 10, 2006 2:38 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: No Happy Ending for This Family's Extreme Makeover Home Edition
Replies: 17
Views: 1941

No Happy Ending for This Family's Extreme Makeover Home Edition

Maybe ABC should do another episode and build the Higgins a brand new house. Better than the last one. Would be good publicity for them.
by Mongoose
Mon Jul 10, 2006 2:27 pm
Forum: Wide World of Sports
Topic: Future for Cristiano Ronaldo??
Replies: 30
Views: 8007

Future for Cristiano Ronaldo??

<r>abbey wrote: As he's on contract to Man Utd he'll have no option but to stay.<EMOJI seq="1f615" tseq="1f615">:confused:</EMOJI> <br/> <br/> He wont be boo'd by the home fans, he will by the opposition, but he always is anyway.<br/> <br/> I for one want him to stay, his skills with the ball are am...
by Mongoose
Mon Jul 10, 2006 2:19 pm
Forum: Wide World of Sports
Topic: Final 4 World Cup!
Replies: 25
Views: 8996

Final 4 World Cup!

<r>The final was a bit of a let down in my opinion. It started out great and just seemed to peter out. Still I'm glad Italy won because I really don't like France and they shouldn't have even qualified because they were doing so badly untill they got all their old players out of retirement. Mind you...
by Mongoose
Mon Jul 10, 2006 2:07 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: No more Tag...
Replies: 9
Views: 573

No more Tag...

And the Government wonders why childhood obesity rates are skyrocketing.....

I think this is a result of the 'compensation culture.' It's not accepted that people get hurt and injure themselves in life anymore. It's ruining children's development.
by Mongoose
Mon Jul 10, 2006 2:03 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Courts Reject Gay Marriage
Replies: 83
Views: 7965

Courts Reject Gay Marriage

<t>cherandbuster wrote: Good for you Charity<br/> <br/> It's good to have an open mind and consider other viewpoints<br/> <br/> Then you'll see where it takes you:)<br/> <br/> <br/> Then why don't you have an open mind and consider my viewpoint instead of seeing the word 'God' and flying off the han...
by Mongoose
Mon Jul 10, 2006 1:32 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Courts Reject Gay Marriage
Replies: 83
Views: 7965

Courts Reject Gay Marriage

<t>I think I kinda agree with their decision but I also disagree. Basically I think that marriage should be between a man and a woman, the way God set it up. <br/> <br/> However, if homosexual couples want the same rights as married couples then why can't they have them? Seems to be the way the worl...
by Mongoose
Tue Jun 27, 2006 11:37 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Alternative Recipes ..
Replies: 8
Views: 1302

Alternative Recipes ..

hehe! Those are good! where did you come up with those? I might try the fruitcake one.. ;)
by Mongoose
Tue Jun 27, 2006 11:34 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Forgiveness
Replies: 109
Views: 3936

Forgiveness

<t>Nomad wrote: Is it something that comes easy for you ? Or is it something that you just cant do ?<br/> <br/> If you do forgive, what happens ? What I mean is how do you personally benefit from it ?<br/> <br/> Does it make you stronger ? Or does it make you feel like you lost ?<br/> <br/> Who have...
by Mongoose
Tue Jun 27, 2006 11:15 am
Forum: Welcome To My Day!
Topic: I'm completely baffled
Replies: 53
Views: 3653

I'm completely baffled

<t>AussiePam wrote: Floppy !! To you, the loss of this peanut brittle may be small thing. But !! if you take a really close look at the Mona Lisa, you will see that Master Leonardo crafted her left eyebrow to point to peanut brittle. <br/> <br/> Zillions of years ago spacemen secretly brought peanut...
by Mongoose
Tue Jun 27, 2006 11:11 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Is raising the gas prices a good idea?
Replies: 23
Views: 2082

Is raising the gas prices a good idea?

<t>Raising petrol prices isn't going to change people's driving habits. Petrol is expensive here and yet people still drive most places in their cars. That's mainly because public transport is unreliable and slow. It can be really crowded and unpleasant in a big city, like London, as well and it's n...
by Mongoose
Mon Jun 26, 2006 11:24 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Time for another exchange
Replies: 73
Views: 3222

Time for another exchange

Hey!

This is such a cool idea! I'm in! Anybody want anything from the world famous......Swansea? :wah:
by Mongoose
Mon Jun 26, 2006 10:44 am
Forum: Welcome To My Day!
Topic: I'm completely baffled
Replies: 53
Views: 3653

I'm completely baffled

Any news? Or have you given up and consigned it to the X-files?
by Mongoose
Mon Jun 26, 2006 10:40 am
Forum: Wide World of Sports
Topic: ENGLAND vs ECUADOR !!!
Replies: 52
Views: 11109

ENGLAND vs ECUADOR !!!

England were dissapointing in that match as they have been all tournament so far. They have to seriously raise they're game against Portugal, even with some of Portugal's stars missing. I'm yet to be convinced that England are going to win the world cup....
by Mongoose
Mon Jun 26, 2006 10:31 am
Forum: Wide World of Sports
Topic: AUSTRALIA vs ITALY...
Replies: 10
Views: 2862

AUSTRALIA vs ITALY...

<r><E>:mad:</E> Italy cheated!! That was a dive! Australia were robbed, they played so well. To be fair the Italian defending was fantastic though and it was a great match. Not as fast paced as some but it was really tense. Ah well, I spose the Aussies can go away now and build on this and come back...
by Mongoose
Mon Jun 26, 2006 10:24 am
Forum: Wide World of Sports
Topic: US vs GHANA !!!
Replies: 28
Views: 6235

US vs GHANA !!!

I hope it does. It's nice to see football gaining popularity in countries where it is not traditionally popular. I think that the commentators said it was the 5th most popular sport in Australia. It's a shame that the Socceroos didn't make it this time. :-1
by Mongoose
Mon Jun 26, 2006 10:10 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello Everybody!
Replies: 27
Views: 1329

Hello Everybody!

:-6 hey I didn't know that it was your birthday today. Which isn't suprising really considering I've not actually met you :wah: .

Happy Birthday!! :guitarist
by Mongoose
Fri Jun 23, 2006 4:46 pm
Forum: Wide World of Sports
Topic: US vs GHANA !!!
Replies: 28
Views: 6235

US vs GHANA !!!

<r>Diuretic wrote: There is a poignant note to it as well, regarding one of the legends of the game here. If you're at all interested just google "Johnny Warren I told you so" in google.com.au and you will see what I mean.<br/> <br/> <br/> That's immense! That guy is an absolute legend. I hope Austr...
by Mongoose
Fri Jun 23, 2006 4:33 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: To Chocoholic and all the choccie lovers
Replies: 5
Views: 545

To Chocoholic and all the choccie lovers

:wah: I saw this on the news. I'm not worried, I prefer Galaxy anyway :D
by Mongoose
Fri Jun 23, 2006 4:29 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello Everybody!
Replies: 27
Views: 1329

Hello Everybody!

Hehe Thanks Rachel. I'll tell you if I believe in soulmates or not when I find one :wah: . There should hopefully be a picture of a mongoose in the post if I have done this correctly. :D It's a Dwarf Mongoose.

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by Mongoose
Fri Jun 23, 2006 12:25 pm
Forum: Welcome To My Day!
Topic: I'm completely baffled
Replies: 53
Views: 3653

I'm completely baffled

<r>BabyRider wrote: Here ya go, Mongoose...post # 20.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <URL url="http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12548"><LINK_TEXT text="http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/showt ... hp?t=12548">http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12548</LINK_TEXT></URL><br/> <b...
by Mongoose
Fri Jun 23, 2006 12:18 pm
Forum: Welcome To My Day!
Topic: I'm completely baffled
Replies: 53
Views: 3653

I'm completely baffled

BabyRider wrote: It is here somewhere, and I will go see if I can find it. It's a good story!!


Cool! Thanks. I look forward to it. :D
by Mongoose
Fri Jun 23, 2006 12:12 pm
Forum: Welcome To My Day!
Topic: I'm completely baffled
Replies: 53
Views: 3653

I'm completely baffled

BabyRider wrote: I'd be glad to share it with the whole gang if only I could FIND it!!! This is the most bizarre thing that has happened to me since the keys incident at work....


Keys incident? do tell! Unless you have somewhere else, in that case post the link.
by Mongoose
Fri Jun 23, 2006 12:11 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: HEY, koan!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 1133

HEY, koan!!!

Fine, but are you sure that the tree you are sat under is actually there? :-3
by Mongoose
Fri Jun 23, 2006 12:06 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Hey, WOW!
Replies: 11
Views: 628

Hey, WOW!

Rapunzel wrote: But this site shows me every weed in my garden! :wah:




Hey that is good! This site doesn't let me zoom in that far, or maybe you have a bigger house and garden than me :wah:.
by Mongoose
Fri Jun 23, 2006 12:03 pm
Forum: Philosophy
Topic: What is Philosophy
Replies: 47
Views: 3618

What is Philosophy

<r>ArnoldLayne wrote: What exactly is philosophy ? I mean the philosophy from an intellectual point of view<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Has it a purpose or is it just an exercise for the mind. Has philosophy actually answered any questions or has it just posed more. Is it just a process of questions that...
by Mongoose
Fri Jun 23, 2006 11:43 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: HEY, koan!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 1133

HEY, koan!!!

<r>koan wrote: I've learned that all is an illusion - including spelling mistakes<br/> <br/> <br/> :wah: like the poem.<br/> <br/> All is an illusion? Tell you what, smack your head as hard as you can against a brick wall and then tell me whether the wall and the pain you feel is an illusion or not....
by Mongoose
Fri Jun 23, 2006 11:34 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Hey, WOW!
Replies: 11
Views: 628

Hey, WOW!

"I can see my house from here!" :wah:

Looks like it uses the same photos as google earth though. Still cool though! Good find. :)
by Mongoose
Fri Jun 23, 2006 11:23 am
Forum: Welcome To My Day!
Topic: I'm completely baffled
Replies: 53
Views: 3653

I'm completely baffled

Maybe Rapunzel has teleported it to the Isle of Wight. So maybe you should look there. Lots of strange things go on on the Isle of Wight mind so be careful :wah:. ;)
by Mongoose
Fri Jun 23, 2006 11:19 am
Forum: Christianity
Topic: interesting
Replies: 10
Views: 3343

interesting

Personally, I think people get too attached to derelict old buildings. I don't think it would be such a bad thing if my grandkids (if I ever have them lol) didn't see that building or any other for that matter.
by Mongoose
Fri Jun 23, 2006 11:14 am
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: Religions - Have Your Say
Replies: 128
Views: 9610

Religions - Have Your Say

<r>I'm a Bible believing Christian and I believe Christianity to be the one true faith. Which means I'm going to be popular :wah:. <br/> <br/> Just for the record that doesn't make me intolerant. People these days get the definition of 'tolerance' and 'relativism' mixed up. Tolerance is being able t...
by Mongoose
Fri Jun 23, 2006 9:56 am
Forum: General Music
Topic: Wanna be Eddie Van Halen ?
Replies: 12
Views: 2200

Wanna be Eddie Van Halen ?

That is so cool! :cool: :guitarist Wish I could play like that in real life!
by Mongoose
Fri Jun 23, 2006 9:12 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: A very warm hi ..
Replies: 72
Views: 2822

A very warm hi ..

Welcome to FG from a fellow Newbie! :wah:
by Mongoose
Fri Jun 23, 2006 9:07 am
Forum: Word Games
Topic: Tlw
Replies: 11248
Views: 3171889

Tlw

AussiePam wrote: If tlw could speak, what would he/she/it say?


I don't know what tlw would say if he/she/it could speak, but whatever she/he/it would say it would have to be the last word wouldn't it? ;)
by Mongoose
Fri Jun 23, 2006 9:03 am
Forum: Wide World of Sports
Topic: US vs GHANA !!!
Replies: 28
Views: 6235

US vs GHANA !!!

:) No problem. I like to see our fellow English speaking nations do well. Tough game next though against Italy but I think it's winnable.
by Mongoose
Thu Jun 22, 2006 4:07 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Anything RANDOM Goes Here!!
Replies: 19852
Views: 5669280

Anything RANDOM Goes Here!!

SnoozeControl wrote: My cat crapped on the floor again, but this time she managed to get it on a scatter rug.


:wah: Cats are ace! Well maybe not when they crap on your floor but most of the rest of the time they are.

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