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by G#Gill
Tue May 14, 2019 2:45 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: The Friendly Cafe - Open for chinwaggin'
Replies: 1261
Views: 267085

The Friendly Café - Open for chinwaggin'

<t>We've just had a couple of lovely sunny days in the Midlands of England, and it would seem that tomorrow will probably be very similar. That's OK by me, but does it herald another drought year ? I sincerely hope not.<br/> <br/> Today marks one week since our gorgeous dog Jessica had to be put dow...
by G#Gill
Tue May 14, 2019 2:06 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: The observation and asides thread
Replies: 1274
Views: 264429

The observation and asides thread

Good grief !
by G#Gill
Fri May 10, 2019 8:29 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: On the Road, again
Replies: 34
Views: 22056

On the Road, again

<t>All the very best to you and family, Lars, just enjoy the trip (s), take plenty of time out to rest up, and most importantly, come back safe. Look forward to seeing you back home. What a lovely way to have a long break, I'm quite envious ! You travel as and when and where you want, brilliant ! Th...
by G#Gill
Wed Apr 03, 2019 5:52 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: The Friendly Cafe - Open for chinwaggin'
Replies: 1261
Views: 267085

The Friendly Café - Open for chinwaggin'

<t>I am heartily sick of hearing BREXIT. Seems that every time I switch on the radio or TV there's some goon spouting off about it. Listen you prats that call yourselves politicians, the public voted in a referendum to LEAVE the EU. So what the hell are you all fa****g around at ? I reckon that scho...
by G#Gill
Mon Apr 01, 2019 2:45 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: The Friendly Cafe - Open for chinwaggin'
Replies: 1261
Views: 267085

The Friendly Café - Open for chinwaggin'

Looks like an assault of the 'word games' brigade !

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by G#Gill
Mon Apr 01, 2019 2:36 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: I am the new guy
Replies: 5
Views: 8133

I am the new guy

Oh how I wish the smilies were working.

Then I could give "I am the new guy" a good send off !

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by G#Gill
Fri Mar 29, 2019 8:15 am
Forum: United Kingdom
Topic: Positive outcome from brexit
Replies: 195
Views: 102774

Positive outcome from brexit

<t>Speaker, Leader. I know nothing about parliamentary goings on. I have never been interested enough to study how and why etc. I am not a lawyer, as a lot of the MPs seem to be, I am just an ordinary member of the public trying to make ends meet with the pittance of a pension that we are doled out ...
by G#Gill
Fri Mar 29, 2019 7:19 am
Forum: United Kingdom
Topic: Positive outcome from brexit
Replies: 195
Views: 102774

Positive outcome from brexit

<t>Why are you trying to discredit this woman? Do you not agree with what she says? I suppose she thought that, as Mr. Bercow is the Leader of the House, then possibly he may have a reasonable amount of clout/say to all parties ? I could be wrong though.<br/> <br/> Oh and by the way, as you have loc...
by G#Gill
Thu Mar 28, 2019 5:51 pm
Forum: United Kingdom
Topic: Positive outcome from brexit
Replies: 195
Views: 102774

Positive outcome from brexit

<t>A LETTER SENT TO THE SPEAKER ....................A VERY INTERESTING READ !<br/> <br/> Dear Mr Bercow,<br/> <br/> My name is Ruth Newton, i am 57 years of age and i live in Preston Lancashire.Â*<br/> <br/> However, it has become more and more apparent in recent days that in your eyes and the eyes ...
by G#Gill
Tue Mar 26, 2019 1:38 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Science Disproves Evolution
Replies: 4637
Views: 2515129

Science Disproves Evolution

quote - [ the religion of atheists was a big fat lie. Christianity is true and all others are false. ] unquote from frodo.

Oh dear me, another narrow mind !
by G#Gill
Tue Mar 26, 2019 1:31 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: How To Get To Heaven When You Die
Replies: 3754
Views: 1305073

How To Get To Heaven When You Die

How to get to heaven when you die. ........................... well I would think that one just opened the door and climbed the stairs ?
by G#Gill
Mon Mar 25, 2019 8:29 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: I am the new guy
Replies: 5
Views: 8133

I am the new guy

<t>Welcome to Forum Garden. Tell us a little about yourself if you don't mind, but it doesn't matter if you would rather not. Just investigate the threads and join in when you find something of interest to you. The members here are reasonably tame and they don't growl too much LOL. It appears that t...
by G#Gill
Mon Mar 25, 2019 7:02 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: The Friendly Cafe - Open for chinwaggin'
Replies: 1261
Views: 267085

The Friendly Café - Open for chinwaggin'

I wonder where Zap is. Haven't seen her for ages and ages, so I do hope she is OK. Does anybody know where or how she is ?
by G#Gill
Fri Mar 22, 2019 5:52 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: The Friendly Cafe - Open for chinwaggin'
Replies: 1261
Views: 267085

The Friendly Café - Open for chinwaggin'

<t>I'm just so 'fed up' with all this pathetic hassle over Brexit. I've signed off I'm afraid. They will do what they want anyway. Europe doesn't want us to leave because it could start an exodus among other countries and that would ultimately be the end of EU. So, of course, EU will be as obstructi...
by G#Gill
Mon Mar 11, 2019 5:56 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: The Friendly Cafe - Open for chinwaggin'
Replies: 1261
Views: 267085

The Friendly Café - Open for chinwaggin'

It's late, 12.55 am. so eyes orf to me flea pit ! Nite nite LOL >>>>>>>>>>>woosh
by G#Gill
Mon Mar 11, 2019 5:53 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: is there anyone alive out there ?
Replies: 23
Views: 26906

is there anyone alive out there ?

Saint_;1522598 wrote: I am the ghost of Weeder....




Ooh, Saint, you are awful ............................LOL
by G#Gill
Mon Mar 11, 2019 5:35 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: is there anyone alive out there ?
Replies: 23
Views: 26906

is there anyone alive out there ?

Go on Weeder, force yourself !
by G#Gill
Mon Mar 11, 2019 4:49 pm
Forum: United Kingdom
Topic: Positive outcome from brexit
Replies: 195
Views: 102774

Positive outcome from brexit

<t>The word 'Brexit' has become a swearword to me. I'm so fed up with brexit mentioned at length every time I switch on the news. I have just switched myself off from it. They'll damn well do what they like any way, regardless of what the electorate have said or will say.. So I think to myself, what...
by G#Gill
Mon Mar 11, 2019 4:02 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: How To Get To Heaven When You Die
Replies: 3754
Views: 1305073

How To Get To Heaven When You Die

Something to do with gravity and magnetic fields ?
by G#Gill
Mon Mar 11, 2019 3:57 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: The Friendly Cafe - Open for chinwaggin'
Replies: 1261
Views: 267085

The Friendly Café - Open for chinwaggin'

<t>Ha ha ha Fourpart. That's certainly a novel way of demonstrating take-away maths !<br/> <br/> Different ! Reminds me of trying to teach my son about computer maths.. Don't ask. I remember using large U2 batteries, SP11s, and AAs etc. but can't for the life of me remember what I did. All I can rem...
by G#Gill
Mon Mar 11, 2019 3:45 pm
Forum: General Music
Topic: Musical Memories
Replies: 25
Views: 39524

Musical Memories

<r>When I was in our harmony dance trio (back in the day LOL), we played a gig at a place called The Coalville Miners Welfare, and we were the back-up band to the Ray McVay Orchestra. I can remember saying to the orchestra's drummer as he unloaded all his kit and put it on the massive stage - "How m...
by G#Gill
Mon Mar 11, 2019 1:23 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: is there anyone alive out there ?
Replies: 23
Views: 26906

is there anyone alive out there ?

I haven't seen Weeder for years !
by G#Gill
Mon Mar 11, 2019 10:46 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: The Friendly Cafe - Open for chinwaggin'
Replies: 1261
Views: 267085

The Friendly Café - Open for chinwaggin'

There are even less lurking on the site at the moment ! Hey come on you lot, do a bit of posting.................................................please !
by G#Gill
Mon Mar 11, 2019 10:44 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: is there anyone alive out there ?
Replies: 23
Views: 26906

is there anyone alive out there ?

And I spy a Mr. spot lurking here ! nudge, wink. LOL
by G#Gill
Mon Mar 11, 2019 10:43 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: is there anyone alive out there ?
Replies: 23
Views: 26906

is there anyone alive out there ?

Betty Boop;1522578 wrote: who was Farmer Ned lol


I know of a Farmer Giles. BB, and I wonder how he is these days. I suppose we're all getting ancient now. LOL
by G#Gill
Mon Mar 11, 2019 10:42 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: is there anyone alive out there ?
Replies: 23
Views: 26906

is there anyone alive out there ?

I'm around intermittently too ! LOL
by G#Gill
Fri Mar 01, 2019 9:13 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Science Disproves Evolution
Replies: 4637
Views: 2515129

Science Disproves Evolution

<t>I think you're all very naughty, teasing Fish like that. Tut. We all know about brainwashing, and so does Fish ! I find it all rather entertaining, and it passes the time innit !<br/> <br/> Seriously, though, it concerns me a little how easily many, many people allow themselves to be taken in by ...
by G#Gill
Fri Mar 01, 2019 8:46 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: The Friendly Cafe - Open for chinwaggin'
Replies: 1261
Views: 267085

The Friendly Café - Open for chinwaggin'

<t>Hi all. Not many online here again. Perhaps it's because there are various faults with the site. Must be quite a headache to sort out so that everything is back and working properly. <br/> <br/> Well on this cloudy, miserable March 1st day here in Nottinghamshire, England, there is not a lot happ...
by G#Gill
Thu Feb 28, 2019 8:08 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: The Friendly Cafe - Open for chinwaggin'
Replies: 1261
Views: 267085

The Friendly Café - Open for chinwaggin'

<t>Where I am in the Midlands of England, we have only had a light dusting of snow on one day - it melted by lunch time ! LOL At the moment we have just experienced the warmest February on record ! I'm not really looking forward to the summer when we have just had a comparatively warm winter - won't...
by G#Gill
Tue Feb 26, 2019 10:45 am
Forum: Word Games
Topic: The Game of 5
Replies: 763
Views: 126304

The Game of 5

Yes, she was feisty alright !
by G#Gill
Sun Feb 24, 2019 4:38 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: The Friendly Cafe - Open for chinwaggin'
Replies: 1261
Views: 267085

The Friendly Café - Open for chinwaggin'

Evenin' all. Not many folk in FG tonight, have they all gone to the moon ?
by G#Gill
Thu Feb 21, 2019 5:20 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: The Friendly Cafe - Open for chinwaggin'
Replies: 1261
Views: 267085

The Friendly Café - Open for chinwaggin'

<r>I love steel bands, and when I was in my 40s I signed up at a college evening classes to learn to play this marvellous instrument Unfortunately there were not enough of us to warrant starting these classes - one of my biggest regrets. <br/> <br/> <YOUTUBE id="GaNjXwElAUE"><URL url="https://www.yo...
by G#Gill
Thu Feb 21, 2019 1:24 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Weird and Wacky Part 2
Replies: 12
Views: 21517

Weird and Wacky Part 2

Seems our world is collapsing !

by G#Gill
Thu Feb 21, 2019 12:24 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Do you think President R.A. Trump should consult with the Chinese?
Replies: 26
Views: 20035

Do you think President R.A. Trump should consult with the Chinese?

Oh thank you Mr. spot ! I wanted to copy that lot, but I'm not given the print facility at the moment !
by G#Gill
Wed Feb 20, 2019 9:27 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: The Friendly Cafe - Open for chinwaggin'
Replies: 1261
Views: 267085

The Friendly Café - Open for chinwaggin'

Good night each. Another pleasant day, and I look forward to the forecast of temps. of 16-18 C at the end of the week !
by G#Gill
Wed Feb 20, 2019 9:19 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Do you think President R.A. Trump should consult with the Chinese?
Replies: 26
Views: 20035

Do you think President R.A. Trump should consult with the Chinese?

<t>[quote spot]The word that struck me was "consult with the Chinese as they have built" - my English teacher told me the present tense implies a recent action. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> By the way, I do know that Trump's initials are not R. A. but it just seemed to fit with his way of doing things in...
by G#Gill
Sun Feb 17, 2019 3:47 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Do you think President R.A. Trump should consult with the Chinese?
Replies: 26
Views: 20035

Do you think President R.A. Trump should consult with the Chinese?

<t>spot;1522437 wrote: That one worked as designed for two thousand years, I'd not knock the notion by comparing the President's plan to the Great Wall of China.<br/> <br/> The Israeli Palestinian wall seems remarkably effective too, if you need another example.<br/> <br/> Whether a wall is a morall...
by G#Gill
Sat Feb 16, 2019 12:10 pm
Forum: Request A New Forum Here
Topic: Warning!
Replies: 10
Views: 14281

Warning!

But Baylee, you done buggered orf diddle you ! So where's you gorn to since April 2018 ? No point in meckin' a comment lark thet wivout you follow it up mate !

Gnome Hunter dropped the original bombshell then ee buggered orf diddle ee ? I do wonder why people do that.
by G#Gill
Sat Feb 16, 2019 11:48 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Do you think President R.A. Trump should consult with the Chinese?
Replies: 26
Views: 20035

Do you think President R.A. Trump should consult with the Chinese?

I wonder if this so-called wall between U.S. and Mexico will work. The thought occurs to me that perhaps his lordship should consult with the Chinese as they have built a low dividing wall between themselves and Mongolia (I think ! LOL )
by G#Gill
Sat Feb 16, 2019 10:16 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: The Friendly Cafe - Open for chinwaggin'
Replies: 1261
Views: 267085

The Friendly Café - Open for chinwaggin'

<t>Saint_;1522415 wrote: I agree. Looks like I'll have take up fencing and wear a sword in the future. Well that's progress for ya!<br/> <br/> <br/> Well I suppose one has to laugh about these things eh? otherwise we'd only cry wouldn't we. Such a sad development though innit? But I suppose the UK h...
by G#Gill
Fri Feb 15, 2019 11:53 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: The Friendly Cafe - Open for chinwaggin'
Replies: 1261
Views: 267085

The Friendly Café - Open for chinwaggin'

<t>What the heck is happening to this country. Our local daily paper had banner front page headlines today.......................................<br/> <br/> "WE NEED MEDICAL KITS ON CITY STREETS FOR STAB VICTIMS" This comes from top Nottingham surgeon Adam Brooks, clinical director of the East Midla...
by G#Gill
Wed Feb 13, 2019 6:13 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: The Friendly Cafe - Open for chinwaggin'
Replies: 1261
Views: 267085

The Friendly Café - Open for chinwaggin'

By the way, I tried to design a better layout BUT the buggers won't let me have spaces if I use the capital key, I can't use any of the facilities above this box, like centre, block letters, italics, colours, smilies, etc. etc. et bloody cetera !
by G#Gill
Wed Feb 13, 2019 5:59 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: The Friendly Cafe - Open for chinwaggin'
Replies: 1261
Views: 267085

The Friendly Café - Open for chinwaggin'

<r>As it's Valentine's Day 14 February, I would like to send my dear hubby a special Valentine's Day message............................He is my best friend, my rock, my soul mate, and we're nearly at our 56 wedding anniversary ! We're certainly aiming to celebrate our DIAMOND wedding in 2023 !<br/>...
by G#Gill
Wed Feb 13, 2019 5:16 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: The Friendly Cafe - Open for chinwaggin'
Replies: 1261
Views: 267085

The Friendly Café - Open for chinwaggin'

<t>Saint_;1522350 wrote: Well, that sounds like a good idea to me! always look on the bright side is my motto. For example, I recently hurt my back making it difficult for me to stand up...on the bright side, I can do my job mostly sitting!<br/> <br/> I find it hilarious as well that the filters won...
by G#Gill
Tue Feb 12, 2019 6:56 am
Forum: Wide World of Sports
Topic: Gordon Banks, dies at 81 years. World's Greatest Goalkeeper?
Replies: 1
Views: 11043

Gordon Banks, dies at 81 years. World's Greatest Goalkeeper?

<r>I felt privileged to speak to Gordon Banks on the telephone. He rang to book a charter on our charter/trip boat in the late 1980s. He was quietly spoken, very polite and grateful for my help ! I can remember saying to him that I was privileged to be able to speak to probably the finest goalkeeper...
by G#Gill
Sat Feb 09, 2019 5:18 pm
Forum: Problems, Solutions Feedback
Topic: Bet everyone forgot...
Replies: 11
Views: 15717

Bet everyone forgot...

<t>Betty Boop;1522323 wrote: that its Spots birthday today, Happy Birthday Spot!! <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> (you might want to move this to news and announcements but it won't let me post there!! I'm not a supporting member!)<br/> <br/> <br/> Hi BB I've just tried and apparently I'm not a supporting m...
by G#Gill
Sat Feb 09, 2019 5:08 pm
Forum: Problems, Solutions Feedback
Topic: Bet everyone forgot...
Replies: 11
Views: 15717

Bet everyone forgot...

Happy belated birthday, Mr. Spot, sorry i missed the actual day, but i hope you had a good one !
by G#Gill
Sat Feb 09, 2019 4:36 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Weird and Wacky Part 2
Replies: 12
Views: 21517

Weird and Wacky Part 2

by G#Gill
Sat Feb 09, 2019 3:20 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: The Friendly Cafe - Open for chinwaggin'
Replies: 1261
Views: 267085

The Friendly Café - Open for chinwaggin'

<t>Evenin' each ! FG is very serious isn't it? I think we need a little light refreshment don't you ? I did resurrect 'Weird and Whacky' thread and made it a Part 2 ! Hopefully some of you will pop in and have a smile, or maybe not ! I suppose it depends on your frame of mind dunnit? Life is far too...

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