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- Tue Dec 25, 2018 11:36 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Christmas advice
- Replies: 1
- Views: 13505
Christmas advice
<t>For those of you with young children or grandchildren who have received battery operated toys for Christmas, be sure to use the very cheap, poundshop batteries . They last as long as an average persons patience.<br/> <br/> Ive been listening to a stomping, growling, snarling T. Rex for several ho...
- Mon Dec 24, 2018 1:34 pm
- Forum: The Kitchen
- Topic: Cooking at Christmas
- Replies: 11
- Views: 13265
Cooking at Christmas
<t>Betty Boop;1521682 wrote: Just had our Roast, we've got boxing day leftovers for Christmas dinner tomorrow. <br/> <br/> I for one am sick of doing it all and I never enjoy my Christmas Day meal. <br/> <br/> Autism and Christmas Dinner big get together never work well so for the first time I'm say...
- Mon Dec 24, 2018 1:32 pm
- Forum: The Kitchen
- Topic: Cooking at Christmas
- Replies: 11
- Views: 13265
Cooking at Christmas
spot;1521680 wrote: If you've room for a tenth I'll get my boots on.
Turkey or Mushroom Wellington ?
Turkey or Mushroom Wellington ?
- Mon Dec 24, 2018 12:02 pm
- Forum: The Kitchen
- Topic: Cooking at Christmas
- Replies: 11
- Views: 13265
Cooking at Christmas
Only 9 for us tomorrow but for the second year running, the family chose to come to us even though we struggle for room in our little place.
We're clearly doing something right.
We're clearly doing something right.
- Mon Dec 24, 2018 10:30 am
- Forum: The Kitchen
- Topic: Cooking at Christmas
- Replies: 11
- Views: 13265
Cooking at Christmas
Next, the sausage rolls.
Again, a meat option and if I can get it to work, a vegan option. They kinda worked last year but you pretty much had to put the whole thing in your mouth before it fell to bits. Delicious though.
Again, a meat option and if I can get it to work, a vegan option. They kinda worked last year but you pretty much had to put the whole thing in your mouth before it fell to bits. Delicious though.
- Mon Dec 24, 2018 10:27 am
- Forum: The Kitchen
- Topic: Cooking at Christmas
- Replies: 11
- Views: 13265
Cooking at Christmas
Thats the gravy prepared for tomorrows Christmas Dinner
One for the carnivores and one for the vegans
Turkey for the carnivores, mushroom Wellington for the vegans
One for the carnivores and one for the vegans
Turkey for the carnivores, mushroom Wellington for the vegans
Hyperloop
Snowfire;1521668 wrote: It's a pleasure to see you again AB. Merry Christmas to you too....now back to the kitchen
Me not you....lol
Me not you....lol
Hyperloop
AnneBoleyn;1521667 wrote: I'm just glad to see Snowfire again! I missed you! Merry Xmas.
It's a pleasure to see you again AB. Merry Christmas to you too....now back to the kitchen
It's a pleasure to see you again AB. Merry Christmas to you too....now back to the kitchen
- Sun Dec 23, 2018 1:14 pm
- Forum: General Music
- Topic: What are you listening to right now
- Replies: 3157
- Views: 13290810
What are you listening to right now
Three very fine musicians.
The Aristocrats...Waves
The Aristocrats...Waves
- Sun Dec 23, 2018 1:09 pm
- Forum: Problems, Solutions Feedback
- Topic: Request for feedback on adjustments to FG
- Replies: 66
- Views: 44947
Request for feedback on adjustments to FG
The feature tabs, ie font size, insert video, wrap quotes, insert email etc, are not working for me when I compile a post.
- Sun Dec 23, 2018 1:04 pm
- Forum: General Music
- Topic: What are you listening to right now
- Replies: 3157
- Views: 13290810
What are you listening to right now
All India Radio....Monster
Hyperloop
<r>Running autonomous vehicles in a tunnel is one thing and clearly a benefit. Virgin is looking at a Hyperloop, ie an partially evacuated tunnel for passengers and freight by the mid 20's. Thats not 50 years. The power requirements for that are phenomenal and we've all seen the results of a sudden ...
Hyperloop
<t>This much hyped new system of transport has had a lot of coverage. It's never out of the news. <br/> <br/> So, just how practical is it ? How safe is it ?<br/> <br/> If SpaceX and Tesla are investing in it, it can't exactly be a gimmick but there are so many holes being picked in this, like the e...
- Sat Jun 17, 2017 12:08 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Surprise party
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3082
Surprise party
Happy Birthday Bruv.
I've no idea why but I thought you were much younger. You're attitude and character lend themselves to a younger man, I feel.
In any case enjoy it to the full.
I've no idea why but I thought you were much younger. You're attitude and character lend themselves to a younger man, I feel.
In any case enjoy it to the full.
- Fri May 26, 2017 2:41 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: The observation and asides thread
- Replies: 1274
- Views: 261079
The observation and asides thread
Bruv;1509663 wrote: And Eastenders ........?
Look it up
He's loose again. Tether him !
Look it up
He's loose again. Tether him !
- Fri May 26, 2017 11:32 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Karma ?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3978
Karma ?
I feel there's a need for someone to follow spot around FG and indeed the internet in general, to help steer him away from popular culture. It's just not his bag, what with Gnarles throwing three pointers.
For all we know, Michael Myers could be spot's childhood hero.
For all we know, Michael Myers could be spot's childhood hero.
- Wed May 24, 2017 11:47 am
- Forum: Societal Issues News
- Topic: ForumGarden's Mediation Unit
- Replies: 13
- Views: 19337
ForumGarden's Mediation Unit
<r>spot;1509503 wrote: Basketball?<br/> <br/> Basketball players are uniformly slender else they can't jump.<br/> <br/> The gentlemen to whom I refer have waistlines greater then their height.<br/> <br/> <br/> <URL url="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Barkley">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cha...
- Wed May 24, 2017 11:08 am
- Forum: Societal Issues News
- Topic: ForumGarden's Mediation Unit
- Replies: 13
- Views: 19337
ForumGarden's Mediation Unit
Gnarles, I doubt, was ever tall enough to be a basketball player and as far as I'm aware Chuck cant sing.
- Mon May 08, 2017 12:46 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Googlemaps
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5330
Googlemaps
spot;1509021 wrote: You drove through Lie Sester on your way to War Sester?
Exactly !
Exactly !
- Mon May 08, 2017 11:06 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Googlemaps
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5330
Googlemaps
<t>I use Google maps every day on my mobile, as a sat nav in the van. It's live so it's useful for accident and congestion updates and can quickly change the route.<br/> <br/> The only minor problem I've had is the voice occasionally reverting to an American accent, which is quite amusing listening ...
- Mon May 08, 2017 11:01 am
- Forum: Problems, Solutions Feedback
- Topic: altanb
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5645
altanb
Yep I had one
- Sat May 06, 2017 10:20 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Tactical Voting
- Replies: 27
- Views: 10621
Tactical Voting
<t>Corbyn's image has been destroyed by the right wing press. They're obsessed with persuading the public that he's not to be trusted, is friendly with terrorists, he is dangerous, is a traitor, blah, blah, blah. They are terrified of him, or at least, the billionaire owners are. They will lie and m...
- Fri May 05, 2017 9:47 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Being agreeable on Internet forums
- Replies: 39
- Views: 7223
Being agreeable on Internet forums
Bruv;1508888 wrote: You silver tongued smoothie you.
I'm being agreeable on an Internet Forum
I'm being agreeable on an Internet Forum
- Thu May 04, 2017 12:02 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Being agreeable on Internet forums
- Replies: 39
- Views: 7223
Being agreeable on Internet forums
minks;1508883 wrote: May 4th is a good day
it is my birthday too
Well, Happy birthday. What's it like to now be in your 30's ?
it is my birthday too
Well, Happy birthday. What's it like to now be in your 30's ?
- Wed May 03, 2017 12:30 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Tactical Voting
- Replies: 27
- Views: 10621
Tactical Voting
<t>I've always considered, as a working man, that voting Conservative is rather like punching yourself in the face. I have previously considered the Lib Dems but have been embarrassed by their last venture into real politics when they became the Tory's poodles. Just talking about UKIP makes me feel ...
- Thu Apr 27, 2017 11:06 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: The observation and asides thread
- Replies: 1274
- Views: 261079
The observation and asides thread
LarsMac;1508675 wrote: Boy George was GAY?!?!?!?
Still is I'd say.
Still is I'd say.
- Tue Apr 18, 2017 8:32 am
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Now Turkey
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2385
Now Turkey
gmc;1508466 wrote: On a happier note I now have a new keyboard with bigger keys.
It's made a difference already.
It's made a difference already.
- Fri Apr 14, 2017 3:55 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Unlikely assertions
- Replies: 27
- Views: 12894
Unlikely assertions
It's an appropriate attire for women but I think I'd disown any male friend or family member if they wore them in public...along with crocs and sandals with socks
- Thu Apr 13, 2017 11:25 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Hi everyone
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8745
Hi everyone
Welcome back Jennyswan.
- Mon Apr 03, 2017 1:07 pm
- Forum: United Kingdom
- Topic: Is Spot the Grammar Vigilante?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1469
Is Spot the Grammar Vigilante?
<t>HOW TO WRITE GOOD<br/> <br/> 1. Avoid alliteration. Always<br/> <br/> 2. Prepositions are not words to end sentences with.<br/> <br/> 3. Avoid cliches like the plague. They're old hat.<br/> <br/> 4. Comparisons are as bad as cliches.<br/> <br/> 5. Be more or less specific.<br/> <br/> 6. Writers s...
- Mon Apr 03, 2017 12:49 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: American literacy ?
- Replies: 55
- Views: 16119
American literacy ?
<t>Snooz;1508078 wrote: There are quite a few youtube vids of people being asked very simple questions that anyone with a small degree of intellectual curiosity should know, and most of the people on the street that were approached basically grunt and drool in response. We're a nation of idiots.<br/...
- Mon Apr 03, 2017 11:23 am
- Forum: United Kingdom
- Topic: Is Spot the Grammar Vigilante?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1469
Is Spot the Grammar Vigilante?
That's him. I'd recognise that blurred face anywhere.
- Sun Apr 02, 2017 5:46 am
- Forum: United Kingdom
- Topic: Brtiah values?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4869
Brtiah values?
Mark Aspam;1508041 wrote: Interesting thread, but what is "Brtiah"?
And what, or who, is a "Lorf"?
gmc has a propensity for typing with his his boxing gloves on. We then have the joy of trying to decipher his code.
And what, or who, is a "Lorf"?
gmc has a propensity for typing with his his boxing gloves on. We then have the joy of trying to decipher his code.
- Sun Mar 26, 2017 9:39 am
- Forum: ForumGarden Hotel
- Topic: radio stations and shows
- Replies: 11
- Views: 14674
radio stations and shows
Radio 4 in the mornings for the M25 journey to work. I set off at 6:00 am at the latest. Vanessa Feltz is far to shrill that time in the morning
Radio 2 for the journey home in the evening
Radio 2 for the journey home in the evening
- Thu Mar 23, 2017 1:57 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Paul Galbally
- Replies: 31
- Views: 32617
Paul Galbally
Paul was a scientist and a member here some years ago. A lovely man with a wonderful sense of humour. We had many a hour creating silly threads.
Very shocked to find this out today. Very sad.
Very shocked to find this out today. Very sad.
- Mon Mar 20, 2017 12:49 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Dame Vera Lynn
- Replies: 6
- Views: 716
Dame Vera Lynn
A very happy 100th birthday to Dame Vera Lynn. Gawd bless ya !
A significant reason why we won the Second World War
A significant reason why we won the Second World War
- Sun Feb 26, 2017 11:02 am
- Forum: General TV Shows
- Topic: What T.V series
- Replies: 47
- Views: 24070
What T.V series
<t>Game of Thrones...... Didnt watch it for a long time after it started, then binge watched it all to catch up.<br/> <br/> Vikings....... The same binge watching<br/> <br/> Westworld....... Anthony Hopkins makes anything watchable. Based on the original '70s film with Yul Brynner but much more comp...
- Mon Feb 20, 2017 1:06 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Unlikeable people
- Replies: 34
- Views: 24170
Unlikeable people
Clodhopper;1506918 wrote: ...just feel Daleks ought to be on this list somewhere...
Daleks still have more charisma that Piers Bleedin' Morgan
Daleks still have more charisma that Piers Bleedin' Morgan
- Mon Feb 20, 2017 1:01 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: New Leach in the Swamp
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2163
New Leach in the Swamp
<r>I'm as far away from the Trump and Farage circus as you can get. Tony Benn, Dennis Skinner, Bob Crow, George Galloway, Tariq Ali, Owen Jones. None of them rabid racists or Trump supporters. All good Socialists. Don't paint us all with the same ****ty brush. We voted out for good reasons and not F...
- Sun Feb 19, 2017 7:43 am
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: New Leach in the Swamp
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2163
New Leach in the Swamp
<t>Clodhopper;1506840 wrote: Ads far as I can see, Trump voters and brexit voters apart from nationality, are the same people. Both groups were led to believe a jump off a cliff with an unknown landing was a better option than normal politics. Both have the support of the far right media, far right ...
- Fri Feb 17, 2017 11:37 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Unlikeable people
- Replies: 34
- Views: 24170
Unlikeable people
The usual suspects. Yes Blair. Jeremy Kyle, Alan Carr, Piers Bleedin' Morgan
- Thu Feb 16, 2017 12:37 pm
- Forum: General Music
- Topic: Getting worried
- Replies: 11
- Views: 16764
Getting worried
<t>gmc;1506700 wrote: I find I have a closet liking for heavy metal. should I worry?<br/> <br/> <br/> Not in the least but if you are of a certain age, headbanging can bring on a cricked neck and profound instability and tendency to collapse into the furniture. <br/> <br/> As much as I love it, it d...
- Sat Feb 04, 2017 4:19 pm
- Forum: United Kingdom
- Topic: Unbelieveable
- Replies: 42
- Views: 9304
Unbelieveable
Who panic buys lettuce ffs
- Tue Jan 31, 2017 2:44 pm
- Forum: General Music
- Topic: The Old Grey Whistle Test
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9599
The Old Grey Whistle Test
Did you know John Otway was also the Secret Lemonade Drinker ?
- Tue Jan 31, 2017 1:01 pm
- Forum: General Music
- Topic: The Old Grey Whistle Test
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9599
The Old Grey Whistle Test
<r>spot;1506091 wrote: The Old Grey Whistle Test was, along with John Peel's broadcasts, far and away the most important influence on the 70s generation in this country, and Whispering Bob is one of the great and good. I saw him speak a couple of years ago and he still has the combination of deliver...
- Sun Jan 29, 2017 8:57 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Worrying News . . .
- Replies: 37
- Views: 24341
Worrying News . . .
I'm gonna have a punt and suggest it has little to do with N Korea
- Sun Jan 29, 2017 8:55 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Science Disproves Evolution
- Replies: 4637
- Views: 2508706
Science Disproves Evolution
<t>Pahu;1506025 wrote: LarsMac made the statement: "Pretty much everything you have posted in this thread has been, at best, a misapplication of the facts."<br/> <br/> I simply asked him to give me an example. What is wrong with that?<br/> <br/> <br/> We've answered the same questions over and over ...
- Sun Jan 29, 2017 7:24 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Science Disproves Evolution
- Replies: 4637
- Views: 2508706
Science Disproves Evolution
<t>Pahu;1506019 wrote: For example?<br/> <br/> <br/> You have either a short memory or an inability to read. You are simply putting your fingers in your ears and chanting "blah blah blah" in case you hear something that might make you stop and think.<br/> <br/> People are just getting bored with rep...
- Fri Jan 27, 2017 11:00 am
- Forum: Current Political Events
- Topic: The British Prime Minister is in America
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1950
The British Prime Minister is in America
<t>spot;1505916 wrote: In Philadelphia, apparently, which is (according to W C Fields) better than being dead. Visiting President Trump there and then in Washington to rekindle the Anglo-American fire.<br/> <br/> We have a photo of the event - Americans don't reed our local press so they'll have mis...
- Mon Jan 23, 2017 10:57 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Science Disproves Evolution
- Replies: 4637
- Views: 2508706
Science Disproves Evolution
<t>xfrodobagginsx;1505730 wrote: Did you know that Christians invented the Scientific Method AND started the first Schools, Colleges and Universities? Well, maybe Pahu isn't posting this stuff for you, did you ever think of that? Maybe he is posting it for the others who stop by and read this thread...