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by Bez
Tue Jul 29, 2014 2:20 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Sur Name as a First Name
Replies: 19
Views: 1373

Sur Name as a First Name

My grandsons name is Lewis....I also know a Tyler, Taylor, Brandon, Cameron, Douglas, Harrison etc. I don't think this is really a new trend. Can't recall girls names but I bet there a quite a few....
by Bez
Mon Jul 21, 2014 10:39 am
Forum: Arts Crafts
Topic: Loom Bands
Replies: 2
Views: 16507

Loom Bands

<t>I heard about these from my grandchildren and bought the kit to entertain them when they're here at my home.....I'm hooked (excuse the pun).<br/> <br/> You can by the kits - coloured rubber bands, loom, hook and S clips to hold them together - at toy shops, The Range, WH Smiths and many other pla...
by Bez
Sun Jul 20, 2014 1:35 am
Forum: General Music
Topic: What are you listening to right now
Replies: 3157
Views: 13287269

What are you listening to right now

My 2 best memories of a musical experience were hearing the choir at Canterbury Cathedral on a visit with folks from FG and when visiting St Pauls in London when a choir from the USA were singing
by Bez
Sat Jul 19, 2014 4:03 pm
Forum: General Music
Topic: What are you listening to right now
Replies: 3157
Views: 13287269

What are you listening to right now

Hi Spot.....I'm good thanks...how about you,
by Bez
Sat Jul 19, 2014 2:48 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Dirty Clothes
Replies: 32
Views: 1786

Dirty Clothes

Men doing the Laundry..............you're heros. All my EX husband knew about a washing machine was how to plumb it in !



30 degrees is fine for everything as far as I'm concerned except perhaps the clothes of someone with a really dirty job.
by Bez
Sat Jul 19, 2014 2:38 pm
Forum: General Music
Topic: What are you listening to right now
Replies: 3157
Views: 13287269

What are you listening to right now

I've been listening to the theme music from 'Band of Brothers' by Michael Kamen.....haunting and reminds me of my Dad and WW2
by Bez
Sun Sep 29, 2013 2:35 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Apparently, this has been voted funniest TV sketch ever...
Replies: 13
Views: 1013

Apparently, this has been voted funniest TV sketch ever...

Ronnie Barker !!!!! comedy great. I recently watched an old 'Porrige' episode....I'd forgotten how funny it was.

by the way "hello everyone"
by Bez
Fri Aug 03, 2012 2:01 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: 2012 Olympic games
Replies: 16
Views: 2746

2012 Olympic games

<t>flopstock;1399568 wrote: It's kind of irritating listening to the announcers and reading stories about athletes "having to settle" for a silver or bronze. <br/> <br/> #1 I don't think any athlete there settles for anything<br/> <br/> #2 If announcers and reporters can't appreciate the achievement...
by Bez
Sat Jul 28, 2012 3:28 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Who do you think should be Knighted ?
Replies: 22
Views: 1984

Who do you think should be Knighted ?

oscar;1399387 wrote: I spoke too soon... Dreary McCartney has been wheeled out FFS


Put him out to grass !
by Bez
Sat Jul 28, 2012 3:26 am
Forum: Wide World of Sports
Topic: 2012 London Olympic Games
Replies: 74
Views: 12282

2012 London Olympic Games

Hello everyone !!!



Loved it ALL.....apart from Paul McCartney who should be put out to grass.

Watching cycling at the moment. The Box Hill part of the course is about 45 minutes from where I live........Go Mark Cavendish !
by Bez
Tue May 01, 2012 7:33 am
Forum: Space and Astronomy
Topic: The Scale of the Universe
Replies: 11
Views: 10820

The Scale of the Universe

Wow !!!
by Bez
Tue May 01, 2012 7:11 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: The feeling poorly and sorry for oneself thread
Replies: 127
Views: 11317

The feeling poorly and sorry for oneself thread

<t>Oh bless you ! When the sun comes out properly and things warm up a bit I'm sure you'll feel better.<br/> <br/> I had a bone density scan because I ws prescribed steroids which thin your bones. It came back 'normal for my age'....whatever that is.<br/> <br/> anyway.....eat & drink plenty of d...
by Bez
Sun Feb 05, 2012 5:18 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: How Often Do You Make People Laugh?
Replies: 57
Views: 2049

How Often Do You Make People Laugh?

You don't have to be a comedian to make people laugh. I was thinking about this topic and was surprised to find that actually, everytime we interact with people laughter just 'happens'.....even in distressing circumstances
by Bez
Sun Feb 05, 2012 5:14 am
Forum: General TV Shows
Topic: The Wire
Replies: 7
Views: 1373

The Wire

I loved the Wire.

Dominic West is also a 'Brit' and was in a series over here called 'The Hour' which was very good.
by Bez
Sun Feb 05, 2012 4:57 am
Forum: Photography More
Topic: Awesome Images
Replies: 253
Views: 23443

Awesome Images

Wow .... how pretty. A labour of love.
by Bez
Wed Jan 04, 2012 9:50 am
Forum: The Library
Topic: Have You Read More Than Six of These Books?
Replies: 11
Views: 11527

Have You Read More Than Six of These Books?

I have read 6 of these books and have seen quite a few TV and Film adaptations of the others.

I have read many more not on the list though
by Bez
Wed Jan 04, 2012 9:38 am
Forum: Computers Internet
Topic: Website I cannot access
Replies: 30
Views: 3814

Website I cannot access

I got straight in from your link........can you get in yet ??
by Bez
Sun Jan 01, 2012 8:11 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Reminiscing
Replies: 28
Views: 2778

Reminiscing

I think Cptn Buzzard is on Facebook !
by Bez
Sun Jan 01, 2012 7:19 am
Forum: The Library
Topic: The Girl with the Dragon Tatoo
Replies: 4
Views: 1817

The Girl with the Dragon Tatoo

<t>I have read all three books and I was so enthralled that I didn't notice the points you bring up. As far as I know the Swedes do use the Metric system and have ID cards.<br/> <br/> What a tragedy that the author died so young and we will not be priviledged to read any more of his creations.<br/> ...
by Bez
Tue Dec 27, 2011 3:47 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: a christmas message from AA grumpy ( no its not the AA grumpy column )
Replies: 4
Views: 1618

a christmas message from AA grumpy ( no its not the AA grumpy column )

And a very Happy Christmas to you too and all my friennds at Forum Garden too.

Have a wonderful New Year everyone......xxxxx
by Bez
Sun Oct 16, 2011 4:15 am
Forum: General TV Shows
Topic: The Mentalist Is My Favorite
Replies: 4
Views: 889

The Mentalist Is My Favorite

I love The Mentallist and the Guardian but we get these series a long time after the US I think. The Guardian didn't carry on did it ? Is simon Baker in anything ele....if not....he should be !
by Bez
Wed Aug 10, 2011 5:30 am
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: ForumGarden ownership
Replies: 48
Views: 37247

ForumGarden ownership

<t>Betty Boop;1363078 wrote: Wow, seven years hey, I arrived here three months after start up then disappeared for a few months but when I was able to return I found a great supportive community on these boards so thank you to Tombstone for providing a forum where I found support during an incredibl...
by Bez
Mon Aug 08, 2011 8:43 am
Forum: Members' News
Topic: New man...
Replies: 29
Views: 4434

New man...

Well done you.....he's gorgeous ! Boy...you're a bit outnumbered in the 'male stakes' xxx
by Bez
Thu May 05, 2011 10:16 am
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: Thursday's Referendum
Replies: 12
Views: 5992

Thursday's Referendum

If Dan Snow says AV is OK then it's good enough for me !!!!

Actually I did a postal vote some time ago and went for AV.
by Bez
Fri Apr 22, 2011 12:56 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Gardening vs. Sport Activity
Replies: 5
Views: 578

Gardening vs. Sport Activity

It's a good 'workout' that's for sure but more important for me is that gardening has kept me sane for many years...
by Bez
Wed Feb 09, 2011 6:23 am
Forum: General TV Shows
Topic: Aljazeera
Replies: 4
Views: 1108

Aljazeera

<t>We can only watch English Aljazeera news Channel from 6pm until 11pm in the Uk although it is a 24hrs rolling News Channel. <br/> <br/> I have found the discussions very interesting as it covers an area of the world that is not normally covered here in the UK - unless there is unrest or other pol...
by Bez
Sun Dec 26, 2010 4:01 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 11
Views: 1343

Merry Christmas

<t>Nomad and pals ...............<br/> <br/> It's good to have friends<br/> <br/> Friends who care,<br/> <br/> Friends who you know <br/> <br/> Will always be there <br/> <br/> When you need them,<br/> <br/> And never complain,<br/> <br/> When you tell the same story<br/> <br/> Again and again.<br/>...
by Bez
Fri Dec 24, 2010 3:13 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Wishing you all a very merry christmas
Replies: 24
Views: 2901

Wishing you all a very merry christmas

A massive HAPPY CHRISTMAS to you too Abbey and have a great new year............
by Bez
Thu Dec 23, 2010 3:25 am
Forum: Missing Adults
Topic: Missing daughter-in-law.
Replies: 10
Views: 20069

Missing daughter-in-law.

My goodness BB. I can't think of anything worse happening for you and your family. I sincerely hope that everything is resolved soon and my prayers go out to you all. God Bless xx
by Bez
Fri Dec 10, 2010 7:30 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Riots in London.
Replies: 19
Views: 1941

Riots in London.

<t>gmc;1346309 wrote: I think the lib dems have destroyed themselves as a party. the one thing they should have insisted on as a condition of any coalition was electoral reform. It's not going to happen as neither labour or conservative have anything to gain by changing the present system. Labour in...
by Bez
Fri Dec 10, 2010 3:09 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Riots in London.
Replies: 19
Views: 1941

Riots in London.

<t>Scrat;1346282 wrote: How can we condone theft on a scale the likes we have seen in the last 2 years? I personally condone this because I think it is the only way we have to correct this type of behavior.<br/> <br/> <br/> And who ends up paying for the damage ? Ultimately it's ME via taxation and ...
by Bez
Thu Dec 09, 2010 4:00 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Riots in London.
Replies: 19
Views: 1941

Riots in London.

<t>Scrat;1346257 wrote: I hope they rip the place apart. The banks and government buildings these people shouldn't have to pay to bail out scumbags and thieves. <br/> <br/> YouTube - London Mass Student protest turns to violence.Chopper view.DEC 9.!<br/> <br/> <br/> You must be joking !<br/> <br/> I...
by Bez
Wed Dec 01, 2010 3:05 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Brrrr....
Replies: 48
Views: 2071

Brrrr....

<t>Bez;1345602 wrote: About 2" here in Sussex. Going to Brighton tonight to see Michael Bolton. Hopefully the buses are still running and my son is going to pick us up. Trains aren't running due to conditions between London and Brighton. <br/> <br/> Keep warm everybody and hope it gets better where ...
by Bez
Wed Dec 01, 2010 7:19 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Brrrr....
Replies: 48
Views: 2071

Brrrr....

About 2" here in Sussex. Going to Brighton tonight to see Michael Bolton. Hopefully the buses are still running and my son is going to pick us up. Trains aren't running due to conditions between London and Brighton.

Keep warm everybody and hope it gets better where you are soon.
by Bez
Sat Nov 13, 2010 7:09 am
Forum: The Library
Topic: What are you reading right now?
Replies: 49
Views: 7801

What are you reading right now?

Pillars of the Earth
by Bez
Wed Nov 03, 2010 4:45 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: The flight of the rare and elusive Monarch Butterfly
Replies: 26
Views: 1723

The flight of the rare and elusive Monarch Butterfly

Hi....great to see you !!

Attached files
by Bez
Wed Nov 03, 2010 4:29 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: What's your weather like today?
Replies: 1668
Views: 179478

What's your weather like today?

It's actually quite nice today. 80% sunny, mild and quite windy.
by Bez
Tue Nov 02, 2010 2:13 am
Forum: General TV Shows
Topic: Strictly Come Dancing
Replies: 62
Views: 4694

Strictly Come Dancing

<t>G#Gill;1342014 wrote: It is not fair that Tina should be kicked out but 'hippo' Widdecombe is still there !!!!! That is just a vote for people to have a good laugh at the expense of somebody who can actually dance.<br/> <br/> <br/> Exactly right. They should bring back the part where the judges h...
by Bez
Mon Nov 01, 2010 8:46 am
Forum: General TV Shows
Topic: Strictly Come Dancing
Replies: 62
Views: 4694

Strictly Come Dancing

OMG....Ann Widdicombe is still in.

I laughed till I cried on Saturday but It's time she went really
by Bez
Mon Nov 01, 2010 8:37 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: What's your weather like today?
Replies: 1668
Views: 179478

What's your weather like today?

Not been too bad today....no wind...no rain...but it's starting to get dark so early now the clocks have gone back
by Bez
Sat Oct 30, 2010 3:20 am
Forum: Gardening Forum
Topic: Irises are cool....
Replies: 8
Views: 1392

Irises are cool....

They are truly beautiful. I have never had success growing them though.
by Bez
Sat Oct 30, 2010 3:16 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: So is an only child . . . . .
Replies: 19
Views: 1101

So is an only child . . . . .

<t>I wasn't an only child but my brother and sister are 9 & 7 years older than me. I can't ever remember playing with them. My sister and I never got on but I adored my 'big' brother.....still do. I do know that we were all treated equally.<br/> <br/> I have seen a lot of spoiling of an 'only ch...
by Bez
Sat Oct 30, 2010 2:53 am
Forum: General TV Shows
Topic: What are your favorite t.v. shows of all time?
Replies: 62
Views: 7440

What are your favorite t.v. shows of all time?

I like quite a few TV progammes past and present but one that stands out is PRISON BREAK. Went a bit funny at the end though.

Wentworth Miller and Amoury Nolasco were great.

The character T-Bone scared the living daylights out of me !!!
by Bez
Mon Oct 25, 2010 7:02 am
Forum: Just For The Fun Of It
Topic: Some more old groaners
Replies: 7
Views: 7614

Some more old groaners

<t>Thanks for the giggles bb...love this kind of thread. :-4<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Late one night, a burglar broke into a house that he thought was empty. He tiptoed through the living room but suddenly he froze in his tracks when he heard a loud voice say, "Jesus is watching you!"<br/>...
by Bez
Thu Oct 21, 2010 11:27 am
Forum: Just For The Fun Of It
Topic: Some more old groaners
Replies: 7
Views: 7614

Some more old groaners

<t>A petrol attendent is filling a man's car, when he notices that a small penguin was sitting in the back seat. The attendant turns to the man and asks what the deal is with the penguin.<br/> <br/> "Well" the man says. "I found the little guy a few weeks ago wandering around looking sad. I've been ...
by Bez
Thu Oct 21, 2010 11:23 am
Forum: Just For The Fun Of It
Topic: Some more old groaners
Replies: 7
Views: 7614

Some more old groaners

<t>This guy sees a sign in front of a house "Talking Dog for Sale." He rings the bell and the owner tells him the dog is in the back yard. The guy goes into the back yard and sees a mutt sitting there.<br/> <br/> "You talk?" he asks. "Yep," the mutt replies. "So, what's your story?" <br/> <br/> The ...
by Bez
Thu Oct 21, 2010 11:11 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: There Is good news and Bad news for the British....
Replies: 7
Views: 1875

There Is good news and Bad news for the British....

<t>oscar;1339620 wrote: For those British with heart problems, high blood pressure or of a nervious disposition, I suggest you sit down to read this...<br/> <br/> The good news Is.... Margaret Thatcher has been admitted to hospital with flu.<br/> <br/> The bad news Is... She Is expected to make a fu...
by Bez
Thu Oct 21, 2010 2:27 am
Forum: Christianity
Topic: The Saints
Replies: 46
Views: 5822

The Saints

<r>xyz;1339776 wrote: Could you get up a list of Disney characters? They're just as useful, and more entertaining.<br/> <br/> <br/> I did......enjoy !<br/> <br/> <URL url="http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/53714-xyz-list-disney-characters-enjoy.html"><LINK_TEXT text="http://www.for...
by Bez
Thu Oct 21, 2010 2:21 am
Forum: Physically Challenged
Topic: elimination of the term mental retardation
Replies: 26
Views: 16948

elimination of the term mental retardation

Lon;1339823 wrote: What's the new term to be? Mentally deficient? Mentally impaired?


If we must label people I prefer the word 'challenged'.
by Bez
Thu Oct 21, 2010 2:15 am
Forum: Friends, Relationships, Advice
Topic: Is Being Homosexual a choice
Replies: 94
Views: 6431

Is Being Homosexual a choice

<t>I have worked and socialised with both male and female gay people. I also have a relation who is gay. <br/> <br/> In my own personal opinion they are what they are and don't have a choice about thier sexual preferences but I have no medical, psyhcological expertise when coming to this conclusion....

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