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G#Gill;944993 wrote: Just makes you wonder what the finale will be like !!!! Spectacular just doesn't describe it properly does it ? One could run out of superlatives !!


Hi Gill, yes one could indeed! Their precision with each movement is incredible! Their dove was amazing! I just hope the UK can try to come close in 2012.

G#Gill;942633 wrote: This is for Kathy Ellen ! Perranporth, Cornwall. I think this was taken from what used to be the Droskyn Castle Hotel, at the top of cliffs over-looking the gorgeous Atlantic rollers. Perranporth is now, and has been for many many years, exceedingly popular for surfing, and they have international competitions here.

I visited Perranporth as a teenager and stayed at the place called Droskyn Castle Hotel, I spent most of my time riding horses and taking out holidaymakers on escorted horse rides along the lanes around Perranporth. Early on during my stay there, I made friends with a fella called Jack Polkinhorn, who owned a string of all sorts of ponies and horses and ran the horse rides for visitors. I used to get up early each day and help fetch them down to the village from their field -- bare back. The saddles, tack were kept in a big shed where people started their rides, so we had to saddle the horses and ponies up after we brought them down from the field. I used to ride one pony and have a string of two or three others on leading reins, as did a couple of other girls. We did the same at the end of the day, but in reverse of course ! That is when I learned to ride bare back, because we used to have a bit of a mess around in the field after we'd returned the horses, great fun ! :wah::-6 During the day, whenever there was a quiet spot, Jack used to tell some marvellous true tales, which I loved listening to, told in his wonderful cornish accent ! Other times, early and before people turned up on the beach, we would have a jolly good canter along the magnificent sands ! I'm afraid my mum and dad saw very little of me during that 2 week holiday !



At night, if the weather was a bit stormy, you could hear the boom and crump of waves as they pounded into the caves under the hotel. That was a bit frightening to me the first time I heard it, but I was OK after one of the staff of the hotel explained what was going on :wah::rolleyes:








Awwwwww thank you Gill. WOW, what a gorgeous picture of Perranporth. I would love to walk along those shores. I also loved your story and it would have been fun to meet you there and ride the horses.



I used to ride the ponies when I was a teen in Donegal along the Atlantic part of Meenacross.



Thanks again Gill...love looking at pics of any part of the UK. Hope you have a spectacular day:-4

When you think that there are literally thousands of people in the arena taking part, each move has to be totally precise in shape and timing, an incredible effort !!

Hi Kathy Ellen, glad you enjoyed it Mrs !

Hey up here come the athletes ! In Chinese alphabetical order, so Australia will be near the tail end :wah:

When the arena is full of the athletes, that is when a terrorist attack could take place ! Heaven forbid ! Sorry about bringing that up, but I think many people will be wondering.

Am I seeing things.....Kay is going to leave What's happening????:-2



Could someone pm me her email addy please and let me know why she's leaving. That's bloody awful:(

Geeze, I'm gone for awhile and things change. Hope all are well and happy.

Kathy Ellen;945036 wrote: Am I seeing things.....Kay is going to leave What's happening????:-2



Could someone pm me her email addy please and let me know why she's leaving. That's bloody awful:(

Geeze, I'm gone for awhile and things change. Hope all are well and happy.
Kay is leaving because she feels let down and I am one of the main people she feels let down by.As you know I have not been about as I was going to leave here due to matters that was of a personal nature.I have known Kay longer than anyone here and feel she could have emailed me to find out what was going on and also tell me of her problems but she didnt.She feels upset that I didnt mail her and left her in her "hour of need" and have to agree on the surface thats what it looks like....but I feel the same and we both have to put it behind us as wrongs were on both sides.Both tied up in their own problems is no excuse for letting a friend down and that I agree.Anyway we all love the Mad Oz Bird and want her back-1

Rapunzel;944986 wrote: Isn't it incredible? Wow!!! I bet our Olympians don't practise for a whole year to perfect a routine like that! The 'print' dance and the 'oar' dance were just amazing!!!

I love all the fuchsia's representing World Harmony too! :)Hi there and good to see you here :Deven though its about sports:-5;)

Carolly;945061 wrote: Kay is leaving because she feels let down and I am one of the main people she feels let down by.As you know I have not been about as I was going to leave here due to matters that was of a personal nature.I have known Kay longer than anyone here and feel she could have emailed me to find out what was going on and also tell me of her problems but she didnt.She feels upset that I didnt mail her and left her in her "hour of need" and have to agree on the surface thats what it looks like....but I feel the same and we both have to put it behind us as wrongs were on both sides.Both tied up in their own problems is no excuse for letting a friend down and that I agree.Anyway we all love the Mad Oz Bird and want her back-1


Awwwww Carol:-4,



Thank you so much for letting me know. I really appreciate it. It's unfortunate that misunderstanding happen between friends. You're right....we need to put things behind us if we want our friendships to flourish.



I hope things are a little better with you. You and all the Foc'ers are always on my mind.



Love ya all,

Kathy Ellen xx

G#Gill;944892 wrote: Hi Kinksy ! Hope you're managing Mrs. How's your eating now ? My thoughts are with you me little sunflower


thanks hun, my eating is up and down, well, half way and down really lol...i lost another pound and half this week, so not all bad

Carolly;944882 wrote: You have heard my thoughts about it all babe....tough call I gotta say and been there and all that....anyway you will always here yer mates me little darlinxxx


thanks again carol

kazalala;944908 wrote: HI all hope you are all ok ,,, nice to see you here pam! and Kinks! :-4

Kinks,, maybe you and hubs need to keep talking, dont let things slide back to what they were whatever you do gimme a buzz on msn mate if you feel you need a chat xx

off to have a look around the garden now but i will be back:D


thanks hun, but hubby isn't really one for talking anyway, thanks for the offer of the talk babes

Hello Kinks:-4



Thinking of you:-6

Hi KathyEllen, thank you babes.....how are you?

kinks;945110 wrote:

thanks hun, but hubby isn't really one for talking anyway, thanks for the offer of the talk babes


Make him talk Kinks, you have to communicate with each other if you have half a chance of making it. Offer stands anytime im around mate:-4 keeping me fingers crossed for you:-4

Back for a little while before i get tea on the go:D Spag bol tonight:D

Hiya Kaz again :wah::wah:

kazalala;945195 wrote: Back for a little while before i get tea on the go:D Spag bol tonight:D




Hi Kaz,



That sounds good...except I'll make the spag sans bol with arribiata sauce:-6

Kathy Ellen;945252 wrote: Hi Kaz,



That sounds good...except I'll make the spag sans bol with arribiata sauce:-6


I love Arrabita sauce:D But i do add a few bits and bobs to my spag bol that makes it quite spicy;):wah:

Kathy Ellen;945101 wrote: Awwwww Carol:-4,



Thank you so much for letting me know. I really appreciate it. It's unfortunate that misunderstanding happen between friends. You're right....we need to put things behind us if we want our friendships to flourish.



I hope things are a little better with you. You and all the Foc'ers are always on my mind.



Love ya all,

Kathy Ellen xx




Fanks Kathy:-4

kazalala;945261 wrote: I love Arrabita sauce:D But i do add a few bits and bobs to my spag bol that makes it quite spicy;):wah:


I adore spicy foods because I don't have a good sense of smell or taste due to allergies. I'm also not a great meat eater.



Have you ever made spag pie? You take your left over, dressed spag and add 3 eggs to it. Then you put part of it into a 9 in. skillet, place anything you want on top of it: cheese, ham, bacon...yaya...and then add the rest of the spag.



Fry the mother on both sides, let cool and cut up like a quiche....yummo...

Carolly;945262 wrote: Fanks Kathy:-4


Ahhhhh, thanks Carol....hate to see mates have a falling out...life is too short.:-4 I pm'd Kay. Hope she reconsiders.:-3

Kathy Ellen;945264 wrote: I adore spicy foods because I don't have a good sense of smell or taste due to allergies. I'm also not a great meat eater.



Have you ever made spag pie? You take your left over, dressed spag and add 3 eggs to it. Then you put part of it into a 9 in. skillet, place anything you want on top of it: cheese, ham, bacon...yaya...and then add the rest of the spag.



Fry the mother on both sides, let cool and cut up like a quiche....yummo...


Omg that sounds good:D I love spicy food too ,,, was brought up on curries:D

kazalala;945272 wrote: Omg that sounds good:D I love spicy food too ,,, was brought up on curries:D


Let me know if you try it and like it Kaz.....it freezes well.

Afternoon Kaz, Carol & Kathy. Just up for the day. Had to drop off Doom/Gloom. What a drag Cecelia's little friend turned out to be. Stayed in the house most of the week and wouldn't go in the ocean. Well, it didn't stop us:wah:

qsducks;945299 wrote: Afternoon Kaz, Carol & Kathy. Just up for the day. Had to drop off Doom/Gloom. What a drag Cecelia's little friend turned out to be. Stayed in the house most of the week and wouldn't go in the ocean. Well, it didn't stop us:wah:


Hi Ducky !!!!! You just have a bloody good time Mrs. sod them others :wah: :wah:

G#Gill;945309 wrote: Hi Ducky !!!!! You just have a bloody good time Mrs. sod them others :wah: :wah:


Have you seen the pix I've been sending to Kathy Ellen?

Yes they're great, thanks Ducks, really enjoying them !!:D

Gill, you must give me your address. I bought a bunch of postcards and stamps to send out greetings to all my fg friends from the beach. Just pm me.

Hope you are having a good time Ducky:D:D

qsducks;945299 wrote: Afternoon Kaz, Carol & Kathy. Just up for the day. Had to drop off Doom/Gloom. What a drag Cecelia's little friend turned out to be. Stayed in the house most of the week and wouldn't go in the ocean. Well, it didn't stop us:wah:Good to see you Ducky and sorry you had to bring the drag back but maybe for the best;)Hope the rest of the holiday goes ok and everyone is happy:D:driving:

Carolly;945338 wrote: Good to see you Ducky and sorry you had to bring the drag back but maybe for the best;)Hope the rest of the holiday goes ok and everyone is happy:D:driving:


I'm off guys. Have a wonderful rest of August and I will see you in September! Luv all of you and miss you.:-4

I didn't know I had angered Carolly with that picture...:yh_bigsmi...

:wah:

K.Snyder;945412 wrote: I didn't know I had angered Carolly with that picture...:yh_bigsmi...

:wah:


Course you didnt Kev:D nice to see you in here again:D

K.Snyder;945412 wrote: I didn't know I had angered Carolly with that picture...:yh_bigsmi...

:wah:What picture stud???:-3

I think Kev means this one :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

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Good evening:-6

Chezzie;945632 wrote: Good evening:-6


Blimey that's formal Chezzie wezzie !! Good evening ma'am :p I think they've all been watching BB like you !!! :wah::wah:

Morning Carolly, Kaz, Kathy, Gilly, Ducky, Kinks, KSnyder, and any gorgeous, stylish, posh other folk I'm somehow missed... Saturday morning here, and the sun is shining through the icy mist.

I had the choice of staying in last night and watching the Opening Ceremony or going out to dinner and the new English flick "The Bank Job". Chose the second, so I'll hafta catch up on the Chinese razzamatazz in replay. Excellent movie!!!

Lots of hugs Carolly - I usually havent a clue what's going on behind the FG scenes, but am sorry about troubles. Sorry about Kay.

Kinks - great to see you, Sweetie. Sending thoughtwaves.

Duckie - have a great vacation - love the pics.

Kathy - I can just see you galloping across the sands of Donegal... wow. Shamrocks scattering in all directions.. :sneaky:

Off in search of coffeeeeeeeee

Wanna singa duet? Pyss Carolly off properly ... :sneaky:

(I didn't understand most of her rools, as they were written in PommySpeak, but I think she wanted to monopolise the singing - probably because she can.. er sing, I mean.. but what I don't have in tunefulness, I more than make up for in volume!!)

And yup - ice on the ground, but the sun is shining.

:-6

Hi Fuzzy, and hi Pam, ere don't YOU start singin on here Mrs. It's bad enough with bellow lungs grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr:-5 :-5 :rolleyes:

G#Gill;945789 wrote: Hi Fuzzy, and hi Pam, ere don't YOU start singin on here Mrs. It's bad enough with bellow lungs grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr:-5 :rolleyes: :DI will ignore that remark:rolleyes:

:driving:

AussiePam;945760 wrote: Wanna singa duet? Pyss Carolly off properly ... :sneaky:

(I didn't understand most of her rools, as they were written in PommySpeak, but I think she wanted to monopolise the singing - probably because she can.. er sing, I mean.. but what I don't have in tunefulness, I more than make up for in volume!!)

And yup - ice on the ground, but the sun is shining.

:-6
Only one tart sings here Mrs......my lawyers will be watching:sneaky:

fuzzy butt;945703 wrote: that'll be me then.:p



You have sun ? lucky. It's freezing here, although we are expecting a heat wave of 10 degrees today
Raining again....no work again for me.....what is Summer....I cant remember:-3:mad:

I have come back due to the fact I got some beautiful pms. I really didnt think people would miss the old Oz bird.

I wont be on much as my BIl is doing badly and now my sister who found a lump in her breast has had to have an operation and starts chemo in two weeks. Then this morning Melissa my eldest sons partner rang up crying as their 4 month baby girl is getting admitted to hospital for pnemonia so thats where I am headed now:(

What can I say Carol.....nothing much....we both let each other down:( but as the saying goes life is short so I am putting it behind me, we both go back many many years when I was young but you were still old and wrinkled :yh_rotfl

Well my cherubs I will keep you posted and Take cae everyone and thanks to you all for all your wonderful thoughts. Luv ya bunches:-4

Kathy looking forward to a scotch :-4

kayleneaussie;945948 wrote: I have come back due to the fact I got some beautiful pms. I really didnt think people would miss the old Oz bird.

I wont be on much as my BIl is doing badly and now my sister who found a lump in her breast has had to have an operation and starts chemo in two weeks. Then this morning Melissa my eldest sons partner rang up crying as their 4 month baby girl is getting admitted to hospital for pnemonia so thats where I am headed now

What can I say Carol.....nothing much....we both let each other down:( but as the saying goes life is short so I am putting it behind me, we both go back many many years when I was young but you were still old and wrinkled :yh_rotfl

Well my cherubs I will keep you posted and Take cae everyone and thanks to you all for all your wonderful thoughts. Luv ya bunches



Kathy looking forward to a scotch :-4


Woooooohoooooooo, our Kaylene is back in da house and ready for a scotch. Ahhhhhhhh Kay, I'm so sorry for all the bad news....life really is mean at times.....everything is hitting you at once.



All of my best wishes and love go with you tonight...be safe and stay strong.



Here's a scotch for when you come home luv.......:-4



Cheers kaylene.....xxxx

kayleneaussie;945948 wrote: I have come back due to the fact I got some beautiful pms. I really didnt think people would miss the old Oz bird.

I wont be on much as my BIl is doing badly and now my sister who found a lump in her breast has had to have an operation and starts chemo in two weeks. Then this morning Melissa my eldest sons partner rang up crying as their 4 month baby girl is getting admitted to hospital for pnemonia so thats where I am headed now:(

What can I say Carol.....nothing much....we both let each other down:( but as the saying goes life is short so I am putting it behind me, we both go back many many years when I was young but you were still old and wrinkled :yh_rotfl

Well my cherubs I will keep you posted and Take cae everyone and thanks to you all for all your wonderful thoughts. Luv ya bunches:-4

Kathy looking forward to a scotch :-4


Welcome back Kay !!! XXX

Keep strong me little koala bear, my thoughts are with you and your family, give them all our best wishes and you take care and look after yourself. Sending you as much strength as I can love :-4

Hi Kathy, and hi Carol - sorry you can't work again Mrs. Sodding weather grrrrrrr :-5 :rolleyes:

kayleneaussie;945948 wrote: I have come back due to the fact I got some beautiful pms. I really didnt think people would miss the old Oz bird.

I wont be on much as my BIl is doing badly and now my sister who found a lump in her breast has had to have an operation and starts chemo in two weeks. Then this morning Melissa my eldest sons partner rang up crying as their 4 month baby girl is getting admitted to hospital for pnemonia so thats where I am headed now

What can I say Carol.....nothing much....we both let each other down but as the saying goes life is short so I am putting it behind me, we both go back many many years when I was young but you were still old and wrinkled

Well my cherubs I will keep you posted and Take cae everyone and thanks to you all for all your wonderful thoughts. Luv ya bunches

Kathy looking forward to a scotch ;)Yer pushing yer luck bird:-5:sneaky:but because Im kind and have beauty on my side I forgive you:rolleyes:......welcome back Mrs;):D

G#Gill;946113 wrote: Hi Kathy, and hi Carol - sorry you can't work again Mrs. Sodding weather grrrrrrr :-5 :rolleyes:Aint even raining here yet fgs:-5:sneaky::(

Hi Everyone:D