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- Tue Jul 29, 2014 2:20 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Sur Name as a First Name
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1375
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....
- Mon Jul 21, 2014 10:39 am
- Forum: Arts Crafts
- Topic: Loom Bands
- Replies: 2
- Views: 16613
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...
- Sun Jul 20, 2014 1:35 am
- Forum: General Music
- Topic: What are you listening to right now
- Replies: 3157
- Views: 13290243
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
- Sat Jul 19, 2014 4:03 pm
- Forum: General Music
- Topic: What are you listening to right now
- Replies: 3157
- Views: 13290243
What are you listening to right now
Hi Spot.....I'm good thanks...how about you,
- 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.
30 degrees is fine for everything as far as I'm concerned except perhaps the clothes of someone with a really dirty job.
- Sat Jul 19, 2014 2:38 pm
- Forum: General Music
- Topic: What are you listening to right now
- Replies: 3157
- Views: 13290243
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
- 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 the way "hello everyone"
- Fri Aug 03, 2012 2:01 am
- Forum: Sports
- Topic: 2012 Olympic games
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2754
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...
- 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 !
Put him out to grass !
- Sat Jul 28, 2012 3:26 am
- Forum: Wide World of Sports
- Topic: 2012 London Olympic Games
- Replies: 74
- Views: 12291
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 !
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 !
- Tue May 01, 2012 7:33 am
- Forum: Space and Astronomy
- Topic: The Scale of the Universe
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10850
The Scale of the Universe
Wow !!!
- Tue May 01, 2012 7:11 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: The feeling poorly and sorry for oneself thread
- Replies: 127
- Views: 11323
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...
- Sun Feb 05, 2012 5:18 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: How Often Do You Make People Laugh?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 2050
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
- Sun Feb 05, 2012 5:14 am
- Forum: General TV Shows
- Topic: The Wire
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1375
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.
Dominic West is also a 'Brit' and was in a series over here called 'The Hour' which was very good.
- Sun Feb 05, 2012 4:57 am
- Forum: Photography More
- Topic: Awesome Images
- Replies: 253
- Views: 23488
Awesome Images
Wow .... how pretty. A labour of love.
- Wed Jan 04, 2012 9:50 am
- Forum: The Library
- Topic: Have You Read More Than Six of These Books?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11547
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
I have read many more not on the list though
- Wed Jan 04, 2012 9:38 am
- Forum: Computers Internet
- Topic: Website I cannot access
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3826
Website I cannot access
I got straight in from your link........can you get in yet ??
- Sun Jan 01, 2012 8:11 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Reminiscing
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2780
Reminiscing
I think Cptn Buzzard is on Facebook !
- Sun Jan 01, 2012 7:19 am
- Forum: The Library
- Topic: The Girl with the Dragon Tatoo
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1839
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/> ...
- 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: 1619
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
Have a wonderful New Year everyone......xxxxx
- Sun Oct 16, 2011 4:15 am
- Forum: General TV Shows
- Topic: The Mentalist Is My Favorite
- Replies: 4
- Views: 897
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 !
- Wed Aug 10, 2011 5:30 am
- Forum: News and Announcements
- Topic: ForumGarden ownership
- Replies: 48
- Views: 37408
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...
- Mon Aug 08, 2011 8:43 am
- Forum: Members' News
- Topic: New man...
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4435
New man...
Well done you.....he's gorgeous ! Boy...you're a bit outnumbered in the 'male stakes' xxx
- Thu May 05, 2011 10:16 am
- Forum: Current Political Events
- Topic: Thursday's Referendum
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5994
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.
Actually I did a postal vote some time ago and went for AV.
- 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...
- Wed Feb 09, 2011 6:23 am
- Forum: General TV Shows
- Topic: Aljazeera
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1116
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...
- 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/>...
- Fri Dec 24, 2010 3:13 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Wishing you all a very merry christmas
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2902
Wishing you all a very merry christmas
A massive HAPPY CHRISTMAS to you too Abbey and have a great new year............
- Thu Dec 23, 2010 3:25 am
- Forum: Missing Adults
- Topic: Missing daughter-in-law.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 20100
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
- Fri Dec 10, 2010 7:30 am
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Riots in London.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1945
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...
- Fri Dec 10, 2010 3:09 am
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Riots in London.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1945
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 ...
- Thu Dec 09, 2010 4:00 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Riots in London.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1945
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...
- 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 ...
- 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.
Keep warm everybody and hope it gets better where you are soon.
- Sat Nov 13, 2010 7:09 am
- Forum: The Library
- Topic: What are you reading right now?
- Replies: 49
- Views: 7839
What are you reading right now?
Pillars of the Earth
- Wed Nov 03, 2010 4:45 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: The flight of the rare and elusive Monarch Butterfly
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1725
The flight of the rare and elusive Monarch Butterfly
Hi....great to see you !!
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- Wed Nov 03, 2010 4:29 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: What's your weather like today?
- Replies: 1668
- Views: 179515
What's your weather like today?
It's actually quite nice today. 80% sunny, mild and quite windy.
- Tue Nov 02, 2010 2:13 am
- Forum: General TV Shows
- Topic: Strictly Come Dancing
- Replies: 62
- Views: 4700
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...
- Mon Nov 01, 2010 8:46 am
- Forum: General TV Shows
- Topic: Strictly Come Dancing
- Replies: 62
- Views: 4700
Strictly Come Dancing
OMG....Ann Widdicombe is still in.
I laughed till I cried on Saturday but It's time she went really
I laughed till I cried on Saturday but It's time she went really
- Mon Nov 01, 2010 8:37 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: What's your weather like today?
- Replies: 1668
- Views: 179515
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
- Sat Oct 30, 2010 3:20 am
- Forum: Gardening Forum
- Topic: Irises are cool....
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1394
Irises are cool....
They are truly beautiful. I have never had success growing them though.
- Sat Oct 30, 2010 3:16 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: So is an only child . . . . .
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1102
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...
- 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: 7487
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 !!!
Wentworth Miller and Amoury Nolasco were great.
The character T-Bone scared the living daylights out of me !!!
- Mon Oct 25, 2010 7:02 am
- Forum: Just For The Fun Of It
- Topic: Some more old groaners
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7615
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/>...
- Thu Oct 21, 2010 11:27 am
- Forum: Just For The Fun Of It
- Topic: Some more old groaners
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7615
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 ...
- Thu Oct 21, 2010 11:23 am
- Forum: Just For The Fun Of It
- Topic: Some more old groaners
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7615
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 ...
- 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...
- Thu Oct 21, 2010 2:27 am
- Forum: Christianity
- Topic: The Saints
- Replies: 46
- Views: 5831
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...
- Thu Oct 21, 2010 2:21 am
- Forum: Physically Challenged
- Topic: elimination of the term mental retardation
- Replies: 26
- Views: 17005
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'.
If we must label people I prefer the word 'challenged'.
- Thu Oct 21, 2010 2:15 am
- Forum: Friends, Relationships, Advice
- Topic: Is Being Homosexual a choice
- Replies: 94
- Views: 6627
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....