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by Snowfire
Tue Dec 25, 2018 11:36 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Christmas advice
Replies: 1
Views: 13501

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...
by Snowfire
Mon Dec 24, 2018 1:34 pm
Forum: The Kitchen
Topic: Cooking at Christmas
Replies: 11
Views: 13142

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...
by Snowfire
Mon Dec 24, 2018 1:32 pm
Forum: The Kitchen
Topic: Cooking at Christmas
Replies: 11
Views: 13142

Cooking at Christmas

spot;1521680 wrote: If you've room for a tenth I'll get my boots on.


Turkey or Mushroom Wellington ?
by Snowfire
Mon Dec 24, 2018 12:02 pm
Forum: The Kitchen
Topic: Cooking at Christmas
Replies: 11
Views: 13142

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.
by Snowfire
Mon Dec 24, 2018 10:30 am
Forum: The Kitchen
Topic: Cooking at Christmas
Replies: 11
Views: 13142

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.
by Snowfire
Mon Dec 24, 2018 10:27 am
Forum: The Kitchen
Topic: Cooking at Christmas
Replies: 11
Views: 13142

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
by Snowfire
Mon Dec 24, 2018 8:26 am
Forum: Science
Topic: Hyperloop
Replies: 8
Views: 15655

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
by Snowfire
Mon Dec 24, 2018 8:25 am
Forum: Science
Topic: Hyperloop
Replies: 8
Views: 15655

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 ;)
by Snowfire
Sun Dec 23, 2018 1:14 pm
Forum: General Music
Topic: What are you listening to right now
Replies: 3157
Views: 13284029

What are you listening to right now

Three very fine musicians.

The Aristocrats...Waves

by Snowfire
Sun Dec 23, 2018 1:09 pm
Forum: Problems, Solutions Feedback
Topic: Request for feedback on adjustments to FG
Replies: 66
Views: 44344

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.
by Snowfire
Sun Dec 23, 2018 1:04 pm
Forum: General Music
Topic: What are you listening to right now
Replies: 3157
Views: 13284029

What are you listening to right now

All India Radio....Monster

by Snowfire
Sun Dec 23, 2018 12:59 pm
Forum: Science
Topic: Hyperloop
Replies: 8
Views: 15655

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 ...
by Snowfire
Sun Dec 23, 2018 12:04 pm
Forum: Science
Topic: Hyperloop
Replies: 8
Views: 15655

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...
by Snowfire
Sat Jun 17, 2017 12:08 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Surprise party
Replies: 21
Views: 3050

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.
by Snowfire
Fri May 26, 2017 2:41 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: The observation and asides thread
Replies: 1267
Views: 256725

The observation and asides thread

Bruv;1509663 wrote: And Eastenders ........?

Look it up


He's loose again. Tether him !
by Snowfire
Fri May 26, 2017 11:32 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Karma ?
Replies: 38
Views: 3901

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.
by Snowfire
Wed May 24, 2017 11:47 am
Forum: Societal Issues News
Topic: ForumGarden's Mediation Unit
Replies: 13
Views: 19204

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...
by Snowfire
Wed May 24, 2017 11:08 am
Forum: Societal Issues News
Topic: ForumGarden's Mediation Unit
Replies: 13
Views: 19204

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.
by Snowfire
Mon May 08, 2017 12:46 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Googlemaps
Replies: 17
Views: 5300

Googlemaps

spot;1509021 wrote: You drove through Lie Sester on your way to War Sester?


Exactly !
by Snowfire
Mon May 08, 2017 11:06 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Googlemaps
Replies: 17
Views: 5300

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 ...
by Snowfire
Mon May 08, 2017 11:01 am
Forum: Problems, Solutions Feedback
Topic: altanb
Replies: 8
Views: 5495

altanb

Yep I had one
by Snowfire
Sat May 06, 2017 10:20 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Tactical Voting
Replies: 27
Views: 10569

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...
by Snowfire
Fri May 05, 2017 9:47 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Being agreeable on Internet forums
Replies: 39
Views: 7185

Being agreeable on Internet forums

Bruv;1508888 wrote: You silver tongued smoothie you.


I'm being agreeable on an Internet Forum
by Snowfire
Thu May 04, 2017 12:02 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Being agreeable on Internet forums
Replies: 39
Views: 7185

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 ?
by Snowfire
Wed May 03, 2017 12:30 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Tactical Voting
Replies: 27
Views: 10569

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 ...
by Snowfire
Thu Apr 27, 2017 11:06 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: The observation and asides thread
Replies: 1267
Views: 256725

The observation and asides thread

LarsMac;1508675 wrote: Boy George was GAY?!?!?!?


Still is I'd say.
by Snowfire
Tue Apr 18, 2017 8:32 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Now Turkey
Replies: 6
Views: 2354

Now Turkey

gmc;1508466 wrote: On a happier note I now have a new keyboard with bigger keys.


It's made a difference already.
by Snowfire
Fri Apr 14, 2017 3:55 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Unlikely assertions
Replies: 27
Views: 12838

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
by Snowfire
Thu Apr 13, 2017 11:25 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hi everyone
Replies: 15
Views: 8609

Hi everyone

Welcome back Jennyswan.
by Snowfire
Mon Apr 03, 2017 1:07 pm
Forum: United Kingdom
Topic: Is Spot the Grammar Vigilante?
Replies: 11
Views: 1438

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...
by Snowfire
Mon Apr 03, 2017 12:49 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: American literacy ?
Replies: 55
Views: 16063

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/...
by Snowfire
Mon Apr 03, 2017 11:23 am
Forum: United Kingdom
Topic: Is Spot the Grammar Vigilante?
Replies: 11
Views: 1438

Is Spot the Grammar Vigilante?

That's him. I'd recognise that blurred face anywhere.
by Snowfire
Sun Apr 02, 2017 5:46 am
Forum: United Kingdom
Topic: Brtiah values?
Replies: 24
Views: 4597

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.
by Snowfire
Sun Mar 26, 2017 9:39 am
Forum: ForumGarden Hotel
Topic: radio stations and shows
Replies: 11
Views: 14561

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
by Snowfire
Thu Mar 23, 2017 1:57 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Paul Galbally
Replies: 31
Views: 32591

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.
by Snowfire
Mon Mar 20, 2017 12:49 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Dame Vera Lynn
Replies: 6
Views: 700

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
by Snowfire
Sun Feb 26, 2017 11:02 am
Forum: General TV Shows
Topic: What T.V series
Replies: 47
Views: 23851

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...
by Snowfire
Mon Feb 20, 2017 1:06 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Unlikeable people
Replies: 34
Views: 24157

Unlikeable people

Clodhopper;1506918 wrote: ...just feel Daleks ought to be on this list somewhere...


Daleks still have more charisma that Piers Bleedin' Morgan
by Snowfire
Mon Feb 20, 2017 1:01 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: New Leach in the Swamp
Replies: 24
Views: 2106

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...
by Snowfire
Sun Feb 19, 2017 7:43 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: New Leach in the Swamp
Replies: 24
Views: 2106

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 ...
by Snowfire
Fri Feb 17, 2017 11:37 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Unlikeable people
Replies: 34
Views: 24157

Unlikeable people

The usual suspects. Yes Blair. Jeremy Kyle, Alan Carr, Piers Bleedin' Morgan
by Snowfire
Thu Feb 16, 2017 12:37 pm
Forum: General Music
Topic: Getting worried
Replies: 11
Views: 16614

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...
by Snowfire
Sat Feb 04, 2017 4:19 pm
Forum: United Kingdom
Topic: Unbelieveable
Replies: 42
Views: 9169

Unbelieveable

Who panic buys lettuce ffs
by Snowfire
Tue Jan 31, 2017 2:44 pm
Forum: General Music
Topic: The Old Grey Whistle Test
Replies: 9
Views: 9459

The Old Grey Whistle Test

Did you know John Otway was also the Secret Lemonade Drinker ?

by Snowfire
Tue Jan 31, 2017 1:01 pm
Forum: General Music
Topic: The Old Grey Whistle Test
Replies: 9
Views: 9459

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...
by Snowfire
Sun Jan 29, 2017 8:57 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Worrying News . . .
Replies: 37
Views: 24320

Worrying News . . .

I'm gonna have a punt and suggest it has little to do with N Korea
by Snowfire
Sun Jan 29, 2017 8:55 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Science Disproves Evolution
Replies: 4637
Views: 2504412

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 ...
by Snowfire
Sun Jan 29, 2017 7:24 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Science Disproves Evolution
Replies: 4637
Views: 2504412

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...
by Snowfire
Fri Jan 27, 2017 11:00 am
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: The British Prime Minister is in America
Replies: 15
Views: 1913

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...
by Snowfire
Mon Jan 23, 2017 10:57 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Science Disproves Evolution
Replies: 4637
Views: 2504412

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...

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