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Uncle Kram;521260 wrote: I was woken early by all the whistling, rattling and banging. Worst wind since I've been in this house. It was quite bad outside too. When I heard a plane flying over about to land at Birmingham Airport, I thought I REALLY wouldn't wanna be on that. I landed in strong crosswinds once and the plane was out of control. I thought we were going to crash. The plane landed on one wheel then started heading off the runway towards the grass. A very abrupt turn by the pilot made the plane feel like it was tipping over. Loads of screaming etc and not just by me :rolleyes: Me and Laura were still a bit trembly half an hour later. Luckily I had some clean underpants in my hand luggage. Too much info?...sorry


Last time I flew anywhere, we took off in icy conditions. Took a couple weeks for the nail marks in David's hands to go away.

Apparently ten people have been killed in these storms today in the UK, 7 fishermen drowned last week off the south Coast of Ireland, one of the people killed today was the Managing Director of Birmingham Airport, which is a bit ironic seeing as Kram was just talking about it. Stormy? You bet your bum it is, and we are used to storms. :-2

Sheryl;521267 wrote: Last time I flew anywhere, we took off in icy conditions. Took a couple weeks for the nail marks in David's hands to go away.
What did you do?....crucify him?

nope just clamped down really hard on his hands. We'd already had a scary drive to the airport, so my nerves were already shot.

Sheryl;521282 wrote: nope just clamped down really hard on his hands. We'd already had a scary drive to the airport, so my nerves were already shot.


Blimey what did you do to him during labour!! :wah:

:wah: i think labour was easier, cause I didn't hurt him during either.

Sheryl;521290 wrote: :wah: i think labour was easier, cause I didn't hurt him during either.


My ex had nailmarks for a few days after my daughter (well they did take the gas and air away right at the crucial moment :rolleyes: ) he mentioned it an hour afterwards, he recieved a right royal tongue bashing I can assure you!:wah:

:wah: I yelled at Dave when I was in labor with our daughter. He had the nerve to bring a bag of Taco Bell in the room. And it smelled awful to me.

Sheryl;521306 wrote: :wah: I yelled at Dave when I was in labor with our daughter. He had the nerve to bring a bag of Taco Bell in the room. And it smelled awful to me.


I craved Taco Bell taco salads with all of my boys, wanted them right after delivery too!!

I was mad when someone brought me KFC instead...I wanted Taco Bell DARNIT...just popped out a baby...(was my selfish ex-father in law...all about him-he ate half of it anyway!!

WonderWendy3;521309 wrote: I craved Taco Bell taco salads with all of my boys, wanted them right after delivery too!!

I was mad when someone brought me KFC instead...I wanted Taco Bell DARNIT...just popped out a baby...(was my selfish ex-father in law...all about him-he ate half of it anyway!!


Have you ever heard of Taco Tico? We had some here and I loved them. You could get small soft tacos and red beer. I loved that. :-6

Can't tell you how much this winds me up.....Why ???? because MY income tax pays for these criminals benefits....



OK...I'm officially an 'Old Age Pensioner'



My allowance before I pay tax is £105....my state pension is £110....£5 taxed !. My private pensions are taxed at source...my meagre savings are taxed at source (except my ISA)....My 2 days pay is taxed.....21% taken.......my telephone bill is taxed at 17.5%.

I get free prescriptions and free eye test...big deal !!! I've paid my dues for 45 years :-5



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Sorry to rant...but it's so wrong.

Bez;522044 wrote: Can't tell you how much this winds me up.....Why ???? because MY income tax pays for these criminals benefits....



OK...I'm officially an 'Old Age Pensioner'



My allowance before I pay tax is £105....my state pension is £110....£5 taxed !. My private pensions are taxed at source...my meagre savings are taxed at source (except my ISA)....My 2 days pay is taxed.....21% taken.......my telephone bill is taxed at 17.5%.

I get free prescriptions and free eye test...big deal !!! I've paid my dues for 45 years :-5



http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,, ... 89,00.html



Sorry to rant...but it's so wrong.


Yep, we have to pay for part of our medical insurance and pay for a private insurance to pay what the government sponsored one dont pay. And as you said we have paid into it for years now they call it entitlement which to them is a giveaway. They are looking hard at it like we are a drag on them and they wish we were dead. Two Governors here are trying to pass a law that everyone must buy health insurance on their own. They say if you cannot afford it they will help pay for the insurance. Most private insucrance companys stiff you on part or all of what they are supposed to pay. They know you will give up after a while.

Okie;522053 wrote: Yep, we have to pay for part of our medical insurance and pay for a private insurance to pay what the government sponsored one dont pay. And as you said we have paid into it for years now they call it entitlement which to them is a giveaway. They are looking hard at it like we are a drag on them and they wish we were dead. Two Governors here are trying to pass a law that everyone must buy health insurance on their own. They say if you cannot afford it they will help pay for the insurance. Most private insucrance companys stiff you on part or all of what they are supposed to pay. They know you will give up after a while.


I'm not a negative person Okie, but I've never claimed anything , neither have I had more than 6 weks off sick in 45 years.....oh well...no pont moaning...just have to get on with things....and keep smiling

AngelEyes82;522055 wrote: I really hate being on hold!!


Who's 'holding' you Angel ?? :-6

AngelEyes82;522114 wrote: Hi Bez!! I was waiting to pay a dumb bill on the phone- I was on hold for like 35 minutes!



Anyway- it's FINALLY raining here!!! I love the rain!


I don't know where maricopa county is, but if you want some of our Irish rain you are flippin welcome to it, I'll be buying a boat at this rate!

Ah Bez, it is hard either way. Here we pay for insurance, and they only cover certain things unless you spend alot. I have to pay all nursing expenses for my husband's care, I work extra jobs to keep the main one because of that. You just go with the flow here when that happens, and hope it works out.

Galbally;522148 wrote: I don't know where maricopa county is, but if you want some of our Irish rain you are flippin welcome to it, I'll be buying a boat at this rate!


The wettest winter for 17 years....at least the hosepipe ban's over...

chonsigirl;522208 wrote: Ah Bez, it is hard either way. Here we pay for insurance, and they only cover certain things unless you spend alot. I have to pay all nursing expenses for my husband's care, I work extra jobs to keep the main one because of that. You just go with the flow here when that happens, and hope it works out.


Chonsi...you're an inspiration....bless you :yh_flower

Okie;521407 wrote: Have you ever heard of Taco Tico? We had some here and I loved them. You could get small soft tacos and red beer. I loved that. :-6


No, Never heard of Taco Tico...do they have good taco salads?? that is my favorite, if they don't have fajitas...was so upset when Taco bell stopped making fajitas!!:(

Bez;522216 wrote: The wettest winter for 17 years....at least the hosepipe ban's over...


Thank God for that. Now I can turn the garden hose on.:yh_think :rolleyes:

WonderWendy3;522218 wrote: No, Never heard of Taco Tico...do they have good taco salads?? that is my favorite, if they don't have fajitas...was so upset when Taco bell stopped making fajitas!!:(


Truthfully I dont know if they have taco salad. I never got that. This is just a fast bood place. If I want good mexican food I go to Ninos or Chellinos. Ninos has carne asada to die for and they have fajitas too. I like both. Ninos has huge schooners of beer too in frosted goblets. Almost need two hands to hoist it.

Taco Bell doesn't make tostadas here either! I make them at home........

Pinky;522227 wrote: Or you could just use the watering can!


No thanks. It's raining! What do ya think I am, a nutter???!!!:p

chonsigirl;522235 wrote: Taco Bell doesn't make tostadas here either! I make them at home........


If I get fast Tex Mex, I go to Taco Bueno. I like their Bueno Chilada platter. But they have no beer.

Hey, mexican food, I cooked Burritos the other day, they were alright. Yummy.

Okie;522242 wrote: If I get fast Tex Mex, I go to Taco Bueno. I like their Bueno Chilada platter. But they have no beer.


I'm seeing a pattern with the Mexican food...and it goes well with beer, just a guess...I'm out on a limb here!!:p

Galbally;522245 wrote: Hey, mexican food, I cooked Burritos the other day, they were alright. Yummy.


You are quite the cook, now aren't ya???

WonderWendy3;522249 wrote: You are quite the cook, now aren't ya???


Well I can cook, but I don't like discussing it because it always sounds like I am talking about something else! :wah: No I am a pretty decent cook, but I am not great at DIY, but I can mend a car a little bit, though not much, so my domestic skills are about 50/50. I can also use a vacuum cleaner as well. :rolleyes:

Pinky;522255 wrote: Hehe, but do you have anywhere to keep all the hoover attachments?:D

Or is it a case of pushing the hoover around whilst both hands are erm, dusting?:wah:


No, its a case of not hoovering up the dog by accident mostly. How do you hoover pinky, got any special technqiues?

Pinky;522269 wrote: Well, gripping the handle firmly is helpful, a good motion once it's turned on will be most effective and don't forget to empty it when it's full!:yh_wink


I did kind of egg you on there didn't I? Well it sounds like an effective technique.

WonderWendy3;522247 wrote: I'm seeing a pattern with the Mexican food...and it goes well with beer, just a guess...I'm out on a limb here!!:p


Heeeeeeeeeee. Yep, yer right. I build a fire first then I put it out.

I used to post in this thread all the time. These days?...not so often. Wonder why that is?

Pinky;522429 wrote: Oh stop your whinging. You're just as bad!!
eh????????? :-3

I think the "Hammy & Krammy" thread has a better ring to it.



Get it going, guys.

Hamster;522907 wrote: She making a reference to the fact that it may now be the "Pinky and Galbally" thread but once upon a time it used to be the "Betty and Krammy" thread.......

Oh god at least 5 people are gonna kill me now.....:-3

*Hammy runs away fast*
Oh right....I was genuinely wondering why I don't seem to post so much in what was (and probably still is) my favourite thread. I posted randomly without even reading anything that was being posted. I shall endeavour to put in an appearance more often. I've always seen it as the thread where most of the folks I dig showed up on a regular basis for a bit of banter.

Its true, I talk to Pinky a lot alright, sorry if it gets annoying, but hey UK you can talk to me as well you know, I'm easy! Lets all talk, at random about random things, like will Villa finally win a game today? :-2

Who's doing the washing up today?

Pinky;522956 wrote: Looks like you are:wah:


Hmmm. I don't s'pose it would be considered reasonable to ask Hammee to come all the way back from the party to do the washing up.













There again........... :sneaky: