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- Wed Sep 16, 2009 4:10 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Aussie Spring Wildflowers
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5438
Aussie Spring Wildflowers
<t>AussiePam;1242357 wrote: For you, lou lou belle - a pair of rainbow lorikeets. You should see some of these in Queensland. They try and come in my window here in Sydney and twitter madly... love them. Oh and galahs, and a kingparrot.<br/> <br/> <br/> Wow they are fab, the last time I was over the...
- Wed Sep 16, 2009 2:34 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Aussie Spring Wildflowers
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5438
Aussie Spring Wildflowers
I,m off to Australia for Christmas. My sister lives in Brisbane. Her garden is amazing and so full of colour. I just cant get over how colourful the birds are?
I cant wait its going to be so hot!:-6
I cant wait its going to be so hot!:-6
- Wed Sep 16, 2009 2:31 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Lies that people tell you!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 502
Lies that people tell you!
<t>My mum told me yesterday that she had told me lied to me when I was five.<br/> <br/> I had a black and white smooth haired guinea pig called Elizabeth that I adored.<br/> <br/> When at school Elizabeth died. Instead of my parents telling me of Elizabeth's demise they rushed round to the local pet...
- Wed Sep 16, 2009 2:03 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Inheritence tax
- Replies: 7
- Views: 400
Inheritence tax
My brother has inherited my great uncles house, and was taken aback by how much inheritence tax he had to pay. How does it work in the states and Canada?
- Tue Sep 15, 2009 5:26 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: National Service?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1384
National Service?
<t>hey! my sons a teenager and is a credit to us.<br/> <br/> He is doing well in school, plays football and rugby for school and the local clubs.<br/> <br/> He plays the piano and writes his own music.<br/> <br/> He has great friends who respect others and the law.<br/> <br/> Just because a few teen...
- Mon Sep 14, 2009 5:00 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Where were you when Lady Di died?
- Replies: 47
- Views: 2965
Where were you when Lady Di died?
<t>spot;1241444 wrote: Sat in a computer laboratory at some horrifyingly early dark hour before dawn, when it suddenly showed up on the BBC news ticker.<br/> <br/> <br/> I was serving in the Navy and when i returned to work we had various emails flying around as to how we were going to be involved i...
- Mon Sep 14, 2009 4:58 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Where were you when Lady Di died?
- Replies: 47
- Views: 2965
Where were you when Lady Di died?
God, thats defintately a day you cant forget. I was so shocked by the story. It was a very somber day for the world.
- Mon Sep 14, 2009 4:53 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Would you ever have plastic surgery?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3102
Would you ever have plastic surgery?
My mums friend has just had her eyes done, and I must say she does look good.
I know that plastic surgery is becoming increasingly popular, what would you have done? or have you ever had any work done?
I know that plastic surgery is becoming increasingly popular, what would you have done? or have you ever had any work done?
- Mon Sep 14, 2009 4:22 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Where were you when Lady Di died?
- Replies: 47
- Views: 2965
Where were you when Lady Di died?
I was in Plymouth was and at home. I remember watching all morning and was transfixed by the sad news footage.
- Mon Sep 14, 2009 4:14 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: National Service?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1384
National Service?
<r>I dont think National service is the answer.<br/> <br/> I have dealt with a lot of teenagers in the past. I think that there is a lot of misrepresentation about teenangers. Not all commit crime or are a nuisance to society. <br/> <br/> I had a newletter in the post from the local council that sta...
- Sat Sep 12, 2009 8:04 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: The general refusal of Americans to look squarely at 9/11
- Replies: 219
- Views: 8589
The general refusal of Americans to look squarely at 9/11
<t>It does make you wonder, if this was the case with Bush, what was he trying to achieve by being involved in such a tragic event?<br/> <br/> All I know is that is has truly affected me. I remember watching and being horrified when the second plane went into the second tower. I then realised that t...
- Sat Sep 12, 2009 7:57 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Thread for being nice to each other
- Replies: 75
- Views: 2785
Thread for being nice to each other
I am only nice to people that warrant it. Tough I know but quite fair.
I like quite a few members on this forum, i will reserve judgement for others.
I like quite a few members on this forum, i will reserve judgement for others.
- Sat Sep 12, 2009 5:20 am
- Forum: Warfare Military
- Topic: Real War - Can we Take it?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8579
Real War - Can we Take it?
<t>I think the problem is the guys on the front line dont really know what they are fighting for. I have lost two friends one in Iraq and one in Afghanistan both serving in the Royal Marines. They had a hero's welcome but lets face it people have already forgotten their names.<br/> <br/> Being ex fo...
- Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:37 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Be careful what you write on Forums.
- Replies: 114
- Views: 4014
Be careful what you write on Forums.
We havent been caught out, its not a crime to share an IP address. How do you think people manage with one computer
- Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:31 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Be careful what you write on Forums.
- Replies: 114
- Views: 4014
Be careful what you write on Forums.
<t>Oh how mighty is the keyboard, its so easy to sit behind a computer screen typing angrily and not knowing the facts i also imagine a little frustrated, Are we getting upset, cos i have joined and given you all something to think about. It must be so exciting to your lives at this point, somehthin...
- Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:27 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Be careful what you write on Forums.
- Replies: 114
- Views: 4014
Be careful what you write on Forums.
If that is supposed to indicated that i have hung myself then, please i think you,ll find otherwise. I just love being right.:wah:
- Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:24 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Be careful what you write on Forums.
- Replies: 114
- Views: 4014
Be careful what you write on Forums.
<r>Kathy Ellen;1231652 wrote: Lou, Lou....are you and "in the know" the same person? It just seems funny that when she logs off...you log on....<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> I think we need to check IP numbers here...<EMOJI seq="1f615" tseq="1f615">:confused:</EMOJI><br/> <br/> <br/> Kathy we are two diff...
- Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:20 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Be careful what you write on Forums.
- Replies: 114
- Views: 4014
Be careful what you write on Forums.
<t>qsducks;1231658 wrote: Your the one who got nailed for lying in court...lost your job, etc. So, whats your point? Why are you picking on Oscar?<br/> <br/> <br/> The police officer in question WAS NEVER NAILED FOR LYING IN COURT READ the papers dummy.... And she did not lose her job.. God where ar...
- Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:17 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Be careful what you write on Forums.
- Replies: 114
- Views: 4014
Be careful what you write on Forums.
Depends on the nature of the crime, I am sure that many family members would detach themselves from the offender.
And... i have actually seen cases of this.. where juvenilles were cut off from any contact from their family. So you see not all familes support this type of crime.
And... i have actually seen cases of this.. where juvenilles were cut off from any contact from their family. So you see not all familes support this type of crime.
- Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:10 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Be careful what you write on Forums.
- Replies: 114
- Views: 4014
Be careful what you write on Forums.
<t>oscar;1231651 wrote: But they are children :yh_rotfl<br/> <br/> <br/> I, glad you find this subject funny. This really shows you at your best light.<br/> <br/> What on earth is so funny about them being children (16 years old) MURDER is Murder, its no laughing matter. <br/> <br/> I have spent eno...
- Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:06 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Be careful what you write on Forums.
- Replies: 114
- Views: 4014
Be careful what you write on Forums.
<t>To be charged with murder is truly disgraceful. Such a shame that people dont realise the enormity of that alone! <br/> <br/> CPS dont go ahead and allow a charging decsion without all the evidence being brought to them first. The very fact that he has been charged with MURDER is in itself a seri...
- Tue Aug 18, 2009 6:02 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Be careful what you write on Forums.
- Replies: 114
- Views: 4014
Be careful what you write on Forums.
<t>Anyone who repeats allegations can also be sued. This is important. Seeing something written somewhere else doesn't mean it is true. Repeating allegations without making sure they are true is a very good way to get yourself knee deep in litigation. <br/> <br/> For example, say you wrote an email ...
- Tue Aug 18, 2009 5:31 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Be careful what you write on Forums.
- Replies: 114
- Views: 4014
Be careful what you write on Forums.
<t>oscar;1231540 wrote: So what your actually doing is admitting to answering to threads that you were told not to? hmmmmmmm<br/> <br/> <br/> That was previously and lo and behold someone got panicky and decided to PM everyone they could muster to try and stop the correct version of events from bein...
- Tue Aug 18, 2009 5:23 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Be careful what you write on Forums.
- Replies: 114
- Views: 4014
Be careful what you write on Forums.
Barman;1231535 wrote: Ah so that is what you are trying to do.
No i am replying to threads that are so full of untruths, it beggars belief!
I would laugh but its not funny. Its disgraceful.
No i am replying to threads that are so full of untruths, it beggars belief!
I would laugh but its not funny. Its disgraceful.
- Tue Aug 18, 2009 5:12 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Be careful what you write on Forums.
- Replies: 114
- Views: 4014
Be careful what you write on Forums.
<t>Barman;1231521 wrote: Then what was the purpose of starting this thread in the first place.:rolleyes:<br/> <br/> <br/> The purpose of starting this thread was to discuss the ramifications of using a forum website to mislead members and try to discredit a person that was unaware of the things that...
- Tue Aug 18, 2009 5:05 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Be careful what you write on Forums.
- Replies: 114
- Views: 4014
Be careful what you write on Forums.
<r>Hugh Janus;1231515 wrote: I should have put my wellies on. The bullsh1t is starting to get pretty deep in here. <EMOJI seq="1f914" tseq="1f914">:thinking:</EMOJI><br/> <br/> <br/> Could you clarify on this Hugh. I think you,ll find that i have posted a very valid article and something that warran...
- Tue Aug 18, 2009 4:53 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Be careful what you write on Forums.
- Replies: 114
- Views: 4014
Be careful what you write on Forums.
<r>Bill Sikes;1231516 wrote: I don't know what you are talking about. You will have to explain. You do need to "go over the story again", because I haven't heard it from you.<br/> <br/> <br/> Myself and other members have been told that we cannot talk about a certain story that has been published on...
- Tue Aug 18, 2009 4:48 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Be careful what you write on Forums.
- Replies: 114
- Views: 4014
Be careful what you write on Forums.
Bill Sikes;1231508 wrote: What are you talking about?
Bill I know you are an intelligent man, so i dont think i need to go over the story again.
I have given the forum members something to think about, which is surely the purpose of the forum garden.
Bill I know you are an intelligent man, so i dont think i need to go over the story again.
I have given the forum members something to think about, which is surely the purpose of the forum garden.
- Tue Aug 18, 2009 4:32 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Be careful what you write on Forums.
- Replies: 114
- Views: 4014
Be careful what you write on Forums.
<t>Kathy Ellen;1231497 wrote: It would have been so much better Lou Lou if you came in honestly and discussed your concerns about another member here.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Instead you and friends came to FG with full guns loaded...not to discuss but to flame.<br/> <br/> <br/> I totally agree Kathy...
- Tue Aug 18, 2009 4:01 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: 10 people get stabbed in Bristol by frenzied knife man
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3585
10 people get stabbed in Bristol by frenzied knife man
<t>This happened last night, how awful for the people fo Bristol:-<br/> <br/> A knifeman stabbed 10 people - including two police community support officers - as he ran amok in Bristol.<br/> <br/> Eight people were injured in the frenzied and indiscriminate attacks on the Bristol to Bath cycle path ...
- Tue Aug 18, 2009 3:57 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Be careful what you write on Forums.
- Replies: 114
- Views: 4014
Be careful what you write on Forums.
<t>Bill Sikes;1231480 wrote: It is my understanding, from previous posts that have been published here, that an existing member who had some past difficulty in real life was "followed" here by someone involved in that difficulty. Unless they've been edited or deleted, posts still exist here indicati...
- Tue Aug 18, 2009 2:53 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Be careful what you write on Forums.
- Replies: 114
- Views: 4014
Be careful what you write on Forums.
<t>Good lawyer, do you know one?:yh_rotfl<br/> <br/> I think you,ll find that everything that has been placed on this website by certain members is full of malice and an attempt has been made to try and descredit a certain person that has been named. They are in the wrong, especially as its all lies...
- Tue Aug 18, 2009 2:33 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Be careful what you write on Forums.
- Replies: 114
- Views: 4014
Be careful what you write on Forums.
<t>UK law on forum libel- publiched August 2008<br/> <br/> Section 1 of the Defamation Act 1996<br/> <br/> Section 1(1) of the Defamation Act 1996 provides:<br/> <br/> “In defamation proceedings a person has a defence if he shows that— (a) he was not the author, editor or publisher of the statement ...
- Tue Aug 18, 2009 1:43 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Be careful what you write on Forums.
- Replies: 114
- Views: 4014
Be careful what you write on Forums.
<r>Mustang;1231203 wrote: Sure I moved them...was better than deleting up teen posts that had nothing to do with this thread topic. Wasn't hard work at all to move them. And I don't think posters are having any problems finding the posts since they are enjoying posting in The Jerry Springer Show thr...
- Mon Aug 17, 2009 8:50 am
- Forum: FG Game Shows
- Topic: The FG Jerry Springer Show
- Replies: 137
- Views: 36719
The FG Jerry Springer Show
<r>I started this thread to put a valid point accross, i will wait to hear from people that want to particpate in conversation that is serious and should be treated as such. <br/> <br/> They do say that ignorance is bliss, but i think in the replies here are just plain stupid. <br/> <br/> If you don...
- Mon Aug 17, 2009 7:36 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Be careful what you write on Forums.
- Replies: 114
- Views: 4014
Be careful what you write on Forums.
<r>The web has created a new medium for people to speak and trade information. One needs only look at the current state of newspapers to know how big of an impact this development has been. That being said, many people are not aware there can be legal ramifications regarding what they say when posti...
- Sat Aug 15, 2009 7:35 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Rules for dating daughters
- Replies: 10
- Views: 762
Rules for dating daughters
<t>I have two other sisters so my poor dad had quite a few guys hanging around us when we were dating. Luckily i didnt bring many guys back that worried him.<br/> <br/> He did however see me once on the back of a motorbike and the guy was riding a little too fast for my dads liking. He waited for me...
- Sat Aug 15, 2009 3:24 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Great quotes
- Replies: 5
- Views: 837
Great quotes
<t>I love this quote:-<br/> <br/> One man gets nothing but discord out of a piano; another gets harmony. No one claims the piano is at fault. Life is about the same. The discord is there, and the harmony is there. Study to play it correctly, and it will give forth the beauty; play it falsely, and it...
- Sat Aug 15, 2009 1:21 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Are You A Pot Stirrer?
- Replies: 59
- Views: 12092
Are You A Pot Stirrer?
<t>Lon;1230290 wrote: I admit it, I am. It's one way to get people to express their feelings and emotions and let the real them come out. Asking what you had for dinner doesn't stir any pots, but if you say "people that like turnips are typically pre-dementia" you will get some interesting response....
- Mon Aug 10, 2009 7:59 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Texas summer
- Replies: 10
- Views: 673
Texas summer
<t>hoppy;1228173 wrote: Dear Diary <br/> <br/> Just moved to Texas ! Now this is a state that knows how to live!! <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Beautiful sunny days and warm balmy evenings. What a place! It is beautiful. I've finally found my home. I love it here. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> June 14th: <br/> ...
- Mon Aug 10, 2009 7:25 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: 21st birthday present
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1203
21st birthday present
<t>Nomad;1228178 wrote: Something that is meaningful to you, something that belongs to you. An heirloom.<br/> <br/> It should be something passed from the heart, something that he can put in a small box somewhere and 20 years from now gently pick it up and lovingly remember the day you gave it to hi...
- Mon Aug 10, 2009 7:23 am
- Forum: Friends, Relationships, Advice
- Topic: WHAT TO YOU IS a TRUE FRIEND??
- Replies: 134
- Views: 49609
WHAT TO YOU IS a TRUE FRIEND??
<r>Odie;1227004 wrote: sometimes spouses/partners don't deserve to be called a best friend.<E>;)</E><br/> <br/> <br/> I have a fantastic best friend, we have been through most things in life together. She makes me laugh when i,m down, she is honest, caring and loyal. What more could i ask for in a f...
- Mon Aug 10, 2009 7:14 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: 21st birthday present
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1203
21st birthday present
<t>flopstock;1228156 wrote: I could send you a chicago cubs Tshirt.... bet he doesn't have one of those..:sneaky::D<br/> <br/> <br/> Thanks Flopstock, I think he is going to the States at the end of the year, but it could change as he is operational.<br/> <br/> I am very proud of him, and cant belie...
- Mon Aug 10, 2009 7:11 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: 21st birthday present
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1203
21st birthday present
<t>chonsigirl;1228154 wrote: Send him memories of home and your love.<br/> <br/> Little things you know he loves, and did when a young one.<br/> <br/> His favorite magazine.<br/> <br/> The latests photo of the family.<br/> <br/> A bag of his favorite candy.<br/> <br/> Oh, lots of things you could se...
- Mon Aug 10, 2009 6:00 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: 21st birthday present
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1203
21st birthday present
My son is twenty one soon, any ideas for a different kind of present?
He's in the navy and has seen quite a lot of far flung places already.
He's in the navy and has seen quite a lot of far flung places already.
- Mon Aug 10, 2009 1:08 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Playground Bully
- Replies: 46
- Views: 2262
Playground Bully
<r>fuzzywuzzy;1227412 wrote: bravo !!! Just saw this . <br/> <br/> Many moons ago when my middle boy was in prep he was being bullied and so were his little friends. (ages 4,5,6, bullied by large 11,12, years olds at school) One of the little fellas had his head buried in sand and another was kicked...
- Sat Aug 08, 2009 8:40 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: What have you done for charity?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 4322
What have you done for charity?
<r>Barman;1227238 wrote: Stick money in tins, give all unwanted items to charity shops. Best of all i gave away a lot of my wifes clothes one day, i decided she didnt need them anymore:D i got into a little bit of trouble for that one.<E>:D</E><br/> <br/> <br/> God yes, i would have to make my hubby...
- Sat Aug 08, 2009 8:38 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Question for those in the medical professions.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1035
Question for those in the medical professions.
<t>Oops;1227182 wrote: Thanks Lou lou.<br/> <br/> We were best friends since primary school until she died when she was 24. We even bought flats across from each other. She died of cancer and had been battling it since she first got a tumour in her leg when she was 12. She then got another tumour in...
- Sat Aug 08, 2009 6:32 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Question for those in the medical professions.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1035
Question for those in the medical professions.
<t>Oops;1227177 wrote: From personal experience when my best friend died we were allowed to stay with her until we felt ready to leave. I think we waited for just under an hour. I remember looking back and wishing i'd stayed longer.<br/> <br/> <br/> That is so sad. I have a best friend who i have kn...
- Sat Aug 08, 2009 6:19 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: What would you do if you won the lottery?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3130
What would you do if you won the lottery?
<t>Oops;1227173 wrote: Ooooh what a lovely thought!<br/> <br/> I'd give half of it to my mum and dad. We didnt have much money when i was growing up and no matter how bad things were they always made sure i had nice things, and that i never went without. To be able to make the rest of their lives fi...