What has made you happy or sad?

[xenon21]

From August 2011


I am happy that so many exforum members have manged to find us on here.


Yes, that makes me really happy too :D


I'm happy that Andy is Cincy champ 2011!


Very bittersweet today - happy that my youngest is 5 today and enjoying her birthday.

Sad that my lovely Nan died this morning at 93 years of age.x



Very bittersweet today - happy that my youngest is 5 today and enjoying her birthday.

Sad that my lovely Nan died this morning at 93 years of age.x

Oh that's so sad about your Nan. Big hugs GL.
At least you have the next generation to focus on - and hopefully that'll keep your spirits up.




Very bittersweet today - happy that my youngest is 5 today and enjoying her birthday.

Sad that my lovely Nan died this morning at 93 years of age.x


Oh GL thinking about you. nice that you have a wee 5 year old to keep you busy but hard to mourn your Gran. xox God Bless


I'm very sorry to hear about your nan, GL, take care x


Sorry to hear that GL. :(


5 years ago today I lost my Grandad, still miss him every day. :(


Sorry to hear about your Nan GL.


Sorry to hear about your Nan GL. *hug*



Very bittersweet today - happy that my youngest is 5 today and enjoying her birthday.

Sad that my lovely Nan died this morning at 93 years of age.x

So sorry to hear of your loss. *flowers*


Dear GL..am so sorry to hear about your lovely nan.Hugs. Happy birthday to your little one. Bittersweet indeed.


GL I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours today. Hugs


Thank you all for your kind thoughts, I was so touched reading them, you are all so lovely & I'm so grateful that we are all still together on here.

Hugs for you today too Vixs. x


Happy that son and family are coming over later. We are all going to a 21st birthday party. Sad that another old friend died recently. She was a close pal of my friend who died last year, if you remember, the day before my 70th. Going to funeral on Wednesday.


So sorry about your friend Supergran.x

Hope you can take comfort from and enjoy being with your family today.


Sorry to hear about your friend, Maureen *hug*

Hope you & your family have a lovely time at the 21st birthday party :D


Sorry to her the sad news Supergran, have a good time at the 21st though!



I am happy that so many exforum members have manged to find us on here.
Glad to be back amongst the old crowd again.
Hopefully the next two weeks will inspire some more poems
(Oh I can hear all the groans)
Many thanks to all who have set this up.


Thanks for kind comments everybody.

[xenon21]

More August 2011


Sorry to hear about your friend Supergran ((()))


My thoughts are with you too Supergran
You are such a lovely and thoughtful lady always ready with a kind word for everyone else.




I am happy that so many exforum members have manged to find us on here.
Glad to be back amongst the old crowd again.
Hopefully the next two weeks will inspire some more poems
(Oh I can hear all the groans)
Many thanks to all who have set this up.
Hello Lindsay, lovely to see you!
:D
Look forward to some poems - how about one that tells a tale of wandering Murray members?



It has been a sad week for quite a few - my uncle died on Tuesday - we have the funeral on Monday - so sad that his son didn't make it home from America in time

Hugs to GL, SG and Vixs xx


Sorry about your uncle, Jane http://i599.photobucket.com/albums/tt78/SooperpiePhotos/hug.gif


Sorry to hear of people's bereavements. Hope you will be given the strength you need to get through the sad times.


Sorry about your uncle Jane (((())))


Sorry to hear such sad news GL, SG, and hfw. Thinking of you all.


:shock: So sorry to hear about everyone's bereavements.

GL: your Gran died on your daughter's b-day? Awful when that happens. Tomorrow (27th August) is my eldest daughter's 12th b-day (and my brother's too) but sadly it marks the 4th anniversary of my niece's death. So, as you say, bittersweet indeed.


Sorry to hear about you uncle, Jane! ((hugs))



:shock: So sorry to hear about everyone's bereavements.

GL: your Gran died on your daughter's b-day? Awful when that happens. Tomorrow (27th August) is my eldest daughter's 12th b-day (and my brother's too) but sadly it marks the 4th anniversary of my niece's death. So, as you say, bittersweet indeed.

27th (today) is my birthday. It was also my father-in-law's, and his mother-in-laws! Strange how it works out sometimes




:shock: So sorry to hear about everyone's bereavements.

GL: your Gran died on your daughter's b-day? Awful when that happens. Tomorrow (27th August) is my eldest daughter's 12th b-day (and my brother's too) but sadly it marks the 4th anniversary of my niece's death. So, as you say, bittersweet indeed.

27th (today) is my birthday. It was also my father-in-law's, and his mother-in-laws! Strange how it works out sometimes

Happy b-day Jan! That's so funny how 27th Aug. is so prominent in both our families.


Happy birthday Jan!


Thanks for your kind thoughts everyone.

Happy Birthday Jan and also to RoastLamb's daughter! Bittersweet day for you RL.x

Jane, I'm sorry about your Uncle. It certainly has been a tough week for some of us. My Nan's funeral is this coming Friday, very proud of my 12 &13 yr old daughter & son who both said they wanted to come firstly to say goodbye to their Great Gran & secondly to hold my hand. I was touched. Despite the sadness last Wednesday, my little 5 yr old girl enjoyed her birthday, we waited till Thursday to explain. She had a wonderful party today with her friends.


So sorry to hear about the berievments! :(


Thanks Jane. Really sorry to read your sad news. Sending sympathy to you and all the family.
Happy that son and daughter-in-law, whose wedding anniversary it is today, are on the road to Scotland for their holiday in the Hebrides. First stop Perth, then ferry from Skye to Harris. Great to get regular updates with pic on fb.
Happy that son and daughter-in-law have arrived safely on the Isle of Harris where they are happily settled in their bell tent in a stunning camp site. They arrived this afternoon and one of their pics showed chickens wandering into their tent.


So much sadness for so many! Maureen, Fiona, Jane and Golden Lady, I am so sorry for your losses.


I may come to London in January :D

[xenon21]

Sepember 2011



So much sadness for so many! Maureen, Fiona, Jane and Golden Lady, I am so sorry for your losses.
Thanks Linda. Funeral was yesterday. It was a lovely Mass followed by cremation. As the crematorium is close to where we live we did not travel back to parish club next to church for refreshments. Instead we went with some friends for lunch and had a lovely afternoon talking over old times.


Thanks everyone - funeral was on Monday and was really lovely service - nice to catch up with cousins and family although having seen them all at our annual family gathering the week before we didn't have quite so much to catch up with!

Hugs to everyone xx


Good to hear that all went ok SG and Jane.

My Nan's funeral was on Friday and although it was a very sad occasion, it was wonderful to meet up with family members I hadn't seen for years. One cousin who I was very close to as a girl and teenager, I hadn't seen for 20 years and we hadn't expected her to come. I cannot tell you what it meant to me to see her standing outside the church waiting before the funeral. I am now in contact with her again and my Nan would have been so glad. It was a very emotional day.




Hugs GL! That's the amazing thing about funerals (and weddings too); you meet up with people you knew as kids and lost touch with.


Thanks RL.


I've had a lovely weekend. My son came to visit, and we spent yesterday at the Duxford Air Show.



Good to hear that all went ok SG and Jane.

My Nan's funeral was on Friday and although it was a very sad occasion, it was wonderful to meet up with family members I hadn't seen for years. One cousin who I was very close to as a girl and teenager, I hadn't seen for 20 years and we hadn't expected her to come. I cannot tell you what it meant to me to see her standing outside the church waiting before the funeral. I am now in contact with her again and my Nan would have been so glad. It was a very emotional day.


Aahh, hugs GL.Obviously it was sad saying goodbye to your Nan but so glad for you that you met up with family you hadn't seen for years, especially your cousin. I always think that when you say goodbye to an older person, although the service and burial/cremation are emotional and sad afterwards the mood changes. You greet old friends and relatives you haven't seen for a while. You tell stories about the departed loved one and, generally start to feel much better. Hope you are feeling better.


Thanks for your lovely post supergran. Everything you said was so true, even though it was sad, we did have a few smiles later on when we all remembered my Nan (and some of her finer moments).


Well, not counting tennis had a lovely weekend. On Saturday went to a School reunion - Class of 86 and had a really nice time meeting student and learning about how well they are doing, looking at pics of their children and generally having a good laugh. Yesterday met up with five ex pupils who were in my very first class with whom I have always kept in touch. One of them lives in Spain and was unable to be at my party last year. So when he told me he was coming over for a long weekend I organised a get-together. Luckily one who lives in Holland was over visiting her family so the famous five were together again. They are all 51 now but if you'd have seen us sitting around that large table in the pub you'd have sworn we were all much younger people as we couldn't stop laughing at tales from long ago. We were quite hysterical at times. Lovely to see them all again.


So sad for the families and friends of the miners lost in the pit accident in Wales. I had thought that the days of mining tragedies in this country were gone forever but, sadly, I was wrong. It does put minor niggles we may have into perspective.


Yes very true Alis, my thoughts & prayers go out to those families.


So very sad. So sorry for their families. Mining is still a very dangerous occupation.


Had a real low on Friday when the contract Project Manager escalated me to the account manager and my manager for having a dentist's appointment planned and asking if I could shift a half hour meeting by a day. Totally unreasonable rant from her after she takes time for herself.
Made me realise that I want out of this industry and at the very least want to work for myself and do contracts.

Then I submitted my first piece to the sports desk linked to the journalism school thinking they would review it and tell me what I need to think about as a proper sports journo (as opposed to my self indulgent ramblings as a blogger).
To my utter surprise is got published!!!

http://www.sharethematch.com/news/254



Well done Ros! :)


That's fantastic Ros...really pleased for you. Knew you could do it. Onwards and upwards!! :cheer:
And I don't usually read football reports!!!



And I don't usually read football reports!!!

Yeah - not bad seeing as I can't remember what the offside rule is... something to do with pepper pots and HP sauce I think...

[pabbers]

28 September 2011


My friend had a great evening, he's singer. Great performance from him

listen his song If you want :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta-x7uzAJvI - French Song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKoL9IHc69Q&feature=related - English Song


hes really good queen , great voice


He's good Queen N. Lovely voice and very good looking too. :)

[Cathy66]

Andy winning and becoming the champion in Thailand. made me happy and proud today.:trophy:

[supergran]

So happy that Andy won and that St Helens beat Wigan and are in their 6th consecutive Grand Final. Just hope we win next Saturday!!

[Golden Lady]

So happy that my family were able to travel down to London this weekend to join in my husband's Nan's 90th Birthday! It was a very special occasion. Andy had a great weekend too and here we are in the Murray Mansion, lots to be happy about!
:swingin:

[Sallydaisy]

Good News: earlier in the year I was at the Boodles but the Friday schedule was rained off and I only saw Andy play 5 games! But I've received today a full refund and a guarantee of 2 tickets to the first day of the event next year!!!
:dance:

Bad News: 9 months to wait ........

[hfwardhouse]

:yahoo: great news Sally :yahoo:

[pabbers]

Wow that's fab Sally!! I@m happy because I did pilates this morning without too many after effects so far (apart from using a lot of elbow grease to polish my halo!) and still can't believe we're actually here in the Mansion. My excitement in following Andy has been revitalised + the win in Bangkok. What more could a person want? :cheer:

[VamosVixs]

Nice one Sally! :thumbup:

[Linda]

That's great Sally! :big grin:

I booked my tickets for Monte Carlo again this morning! Going for 5 days this time :cheer:

[RoastLamb]

Boodles and Monte Carlo. Oh you ladies lead such glam lives. I have decided I am coming over in 2012 to the WTF finals for the entire week. I think next year is the last time in London, isn't it? Before it moves to Brazil or wherever.

[JAMES4578]

I have decided I am coming over in 2012 to the WTF finals for the entire week. I think next year is the last time in London, isn't it? Before it moves to Brazil or wherever.

London got the WTF for 5 years, it's listed in the ATP calendar for 2012/13. Anyway be fab if you can come over for it Fiona!

[Linda]

Would love to see you again Fiona! Hope you can come!

[supergran]

That's great Sally...something special to look forward to.:)

[RoastLamb]

London got the WTF for 5 years, it's listed in the ATP calendar for 2012/13. Anyway be fab if you can come over for it Fiona!


Would love to see you again Fiona! Hope you can come!

Yes, I'd so love to meet up with you guys. It looks like so much fun.

[KnightOwl]

I apologise in advance if I go off into a rant here - I'm furious :grrr:

On one of the routes I go for a walk most days, there is a road bridge over a small river, and the footpath by the river goes under that bridge, where for years the walls were grey and dismal and covered in graffiti.

Only about 3-4 weeks ago, a local community/conservation society started whitewashing the wall - I walked past once while they were doing it and passed the time of day. A few days later when I walked past, they had gone further, and there was a black line drawing on the wall - a nature mural, showing the water, the river bank, reed beds, and wildlife - a heron, fish, dragonflies, an otter, a kingfisher and more. Over the next week they gradually coloured it in and it looked fantastic - I went past a few days ago and it was amazing.

I walked past it again today and some total <word I'm not allowed to use> had sprayed over parts of it with a can of red paint, and on the remaining section of whitewashed wall next to the mural, had written in foot-high letters "I just wrote on your wall. Take that Society!" followed by a line drawing of a hand with the middle finger raised.

What is wrong with people!?!

[Linda]

No wonder you're furious! :hug: Hope they catch the culprit.

[RoastLamb]

Shocking. Absolutely shocking. Some horrors out walking amongst us. Such a shame.

[KnightOwl]

I feel so sorry for the people that put all that effort in - if they walk past and see what's been done? It's got to be heartbreaking...

[JAMES4578]

Very sorry to hear that Knightowl, really is infurating!

[karanga]

Real shame Knightowl that there are people around us who take delight in damaging other people's hard work for their community. Hope they find those people. Hope your local community association will persevere and have another go and that it will be left alone for people in your community to enjoy.

I'm happy to be back among familiar faces. :wave:

[RoastLamb]

Welcome back Karanga!!!

[KnightOwl]

That's for all the comments everyone - it seems it does help to share - it's appreciated :)

[lynne]

That is so sad KnightOwl, the mind just boggles at these people & I use the word "people" politely!!!:confused:




Welcome Back Karanga!!!:)

[supergran]

That is disgusting Fiona. I completely understand your anger and sadness at this mindless vandalism. What kind of person (people) would do this sort of thing. And if they have a beef with society why show it in this way? Beats me.:angry::sad:

[Genbrit]

KnightOwl that is terrible. They obviously have nothing better to do with their time. Hope they get caught and I hope the community repair the damage and repaint.
In Las Vegas, whenever any property gets "tagged", that's what they call this time of offense, the authorities come out take pictures of the vandalism and then repaint to cover it. It seems to work to some extent as the offenders seem to give up or move on but they do not get a lot of "pleasure" from it because it is dealt with pretty swiftly and there message is not there for long. They told me that they take pics so they can see a pattern and can often tell if it is the same person who is doing it from the style. Sometimes like this they catch them.

[Jan]

Words fail me :angry:

[pabbers]

Disgraceful!

[xenon21]

I am really sad that the inspirational 11 year old boy Harry Mosely (who had a huge following on twitter) who was fighing brain cancer has passed away. :crying: Despite his condition he raised £85,000 for brain cancer research. RIP Harry

One way you can send your condolences via twitter if you wish at @harry_moseley

Harry's story (http://www.helpharryhelpothers.com/harrys-story/)

[JAMES4578]

yes, it was heartbreaking news though he was obviously seriously ill. I had been following him, though not for that long before the sad news.

[RoastLamb]

:grouphug: to Harry's family, friends and followers. That's a huge amount to raise. What a wonderful achievement.

[xenon21]

This kind of brought about happy and sad tears from me. So sad to hear of another young boy's life, 6 year olf Jack Marshall who is deteriorating with brain cancer. But really touching to see people like Rooney, Ferdinand, Serena all going out of their way to help him. In paticular the help and support Jack Wilshere has shown is so touching and heart warming

Jack Marshall story (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/columnists/oliver-holt/Oliver-Holt-column-Manchester-United-fan-Jack-Marshall-the-five-year-old-with-cancer-whose-bravery-has-United-all-football-fans-article751122.html)

The two Jacks (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/columnists/oliver-holt/Oliver-Holt-column-Why-Arsenal-and-England-star-Jack-Wilshere-took-brave-brain-tumour-sufferer-Jack-Marshall-to-his-heart-article810650.html#.TpSjiYT0iyY.twitter)

[xenon21]

sad that the IndyCars racer Dan Wheldon died after a 15 car pile up. I don't know nothing about the sport but this is really sad :( Only 33 with wife and kids. Too young :(

Dan Wheldon crash (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/motor/indycar/story/2011-10-16/las-vegas-300-dan-wheldon-crash/50795256/1)

[VamosVixs]

Yes, just read that on twitter. So sad, just shows how dangerous this sport it. :sad:

[Genbrit]

Really sad and really hits home as here in Vegas. His poor family. My understanding is it was the first Indy car race here in a while as they stopped a while back because it was felt the track was too fast for them!! Why, oh why did they bring them back??? I really don't know much about the sport either though just what hubbie tells me. He used to work there.

[xenon21]

Really sad and really hits home as here in Vegas. His poor family. My understanding is it was the first Indy car race here in a while as they stopped a while back because it was felt the track was too fast for them!! Why, oh why did they bring them back??? I really don't know much about the sport either though just what hubbie tells me. He used to work there.

:grouphug:

They said there were complaints about the speed of the tracks too. Like 225 mph! So many if onlys! :(

Wasn't there another death in motor racing about a year ago because the track was too fast? Times like this when you realise just how dangerous the sport can be

[JAMES4578]

yes tragic news, first found out on Twitter last night- so sad

[supergran]

Really happy to be told that a friend and ex-colleague gave birth to a baby boy yesterday. He is beautiful. So happy for her, her husband and family.::)

[supergran]

I'm really happy. Tennis, as you all know is our sport and Andy is our hero. Have seen him at Wimbledon, Flushing Meadows, the 02 and the DC. Our son very often interjects with "Why don't you go to the French Open as Dad has never visited Paris?" Holidays are precious and I was so grateful when husband agreed to go to the US Open as part of my 70th birthday celebrations. This evening we went for a meal and were discussing our 2012 holiday. Suddenly he said that we could go to Paris and the tennis. You could have knocked me down with a feather. I have been to Paris three times and he has never been. For years I have said we should go together. Never, in a million years, did I think that I could go to Roland Garros and at the same time enjoy Paris with this old fella I've lived with for nearly 48 years. He obviously listens to our son, bless 'em. Am excited. Need any advice you can give re tickets etc, hotels.... I will await your advice, Thanks. I am on a high!!!!:tennis::boogie::big grin:

[MurrayAOne]

That's great. What a lovely evening you must have had! That is something to really look forward to. Another venue to add to your collection and another chance to see our boy!!!!

[supergran]

Had a lovely evening. But I will have to book everything so am hoping for advice on here. And will I see Andy? I'll keep you posted.:thanks:

[MurrayAOne]

Please do that would be great!!! Or should I say - Fantastique!

[supergran]

:thumbup::thumbup:
Please do that would be great!!! Or should I say - Fantastique! Ou magnifique, ou superbe, ou tres bon???

[MurrayAOne]

Ah oui mon amie! Tous les mots sont tres bon!!!

[supergran]

Merci!!:)

[JAMES4578]

Hope it all works out Supergran, sure you'd have a fab time!

[supergran]

Have been looking at packages and they are so expensive. So will have to compare booking hotel and tickets separately. God, hope I can do it!!:confused::):)

[silver]

Hang the expense gal. Just go for it. How many times will you get a chance like this ?

[supergran]

Hang the expense gal. Just go for it. How many times will you get a chance like this ?That is always my motto!!:laugh:

[VamosVixs]

That's exciting SG!!! :cheer:

[Lizzim]

Booked a cheeky little trip to Disneyland Paris in January! They have a sale on so I couldn't resist!

[supergran]

You love Disneyland, don't you?;)

[VamosVixs]

Never been to Disneyland, would love to visit just once.

[Lizzim]

You love Disneyland, don't you?;)

Love Disney....would prefer Florida but Paris will have to do for now, then California in September!

Course I have a little Scottish trip to plan as well now :)

[VamosVixs]

Sad to hear that Sir Jimmy Saville has died. :sad:

[RoastLamb]

Stu Fraser just tweeted that Jimmy Saville has died. He was such a part of my tv childhood. Sad. :crying:

[Alis]

I'm really happy. Tennis, as you all know is our sport and Andy is our hero. Have seen him at Wimbledon, Flushing Meadows, the 02 and the DC. Our son very often interjects with "Why don't you go to the French Open as Dad has never visited Paris?" Holidays are precious and I was so grateful when husband agreed to go to the US Open as part of my 70th birthday celebrations. This evening we went for a meal and were discussing our 2012 holiday. Suddenly he said that we could go to Paris and the tennis. You could have knocked me down with a feather. I have been to Paris three times and he has never been. For years I have said we should go together. Never, in a million years, did I think that I could go to Roland Garros and at the same time enjoy Paris with this old fella I've lived with for nearly 48 years. He obviously listens to our son, bless 'em. Am excited. Need any advice you can give re tickets etc, hotels.... I will await your advice, Thanks. I am on a high!!!!:tennis::boogie::big grin:

Fantastic - go for it and have a great time - green with envy here! If you really want to do it on a budget there is a hotel at Place d'Italie called Fiap Jean Monet - it is non profit making, (built with an endowment bequeathed by a philanthropist) so really reasonable but actually very good - we've been there many times. It is very close to the Metro so makes the centre of the city easily accessible.

[pabbers]

Came back from hols on Tuesday night to find the landline not working so no phone and worse still no internet! But YAYYYYYYYYY!!! it's fixed today :clap:

[KnightOwl]

Nice to see you back online, Pat :wave:

I hope you had a good holiday...?

[davech]

Came back from hols on Tuesday night to find the landline not working so no phone and worse still no internet! But YAYYYYYYYYY!!! it's fixed today :clap:

:yahoo:

[VamosVixs]

Watching the news, so sad to hear of the bad motorway crash. Thoughts go out to those who have been affected by this. :sad:

[Linda]

I know, it's terrible :sad:

[RoastLamb]

Watching the news, so sad to hear of the bad motorway crash. Thoughts go out to those who have been affected by this. :sad:

Ditto. :crying:

[KnightOwl]

Watching the news, so sad to hear of the bad motorway crash. Thoughts go out to those who have been affected by this. :sad:

I guess this may sound a bit selfish, but after Dave's accident a few weeks ago, I've found myself far more tuned in to these things than I was before - Dave & I both heard the reports on the radio of the crash on the M5 yesterday, and it felt far more personal than these thing usually do, after what he's been through. Really horrible, and I feel for the families of those affected - I kind of know what they're going through, now, and my heart goes out to them.

[-J-]

the thing you realize when you are involved in a serious accident is that its just a big lottery sometimes you are just in the wrong place at the wrong time

[KnightOwl]

That's exactly right - sometimes you have to make a split-second decision in a horrible situation, and there's no guarantee you're going to get it right, or even that there's anything you can do!

[pabbers]

Horrible horrible accident. Younger son was reporting on it for ITV but luckily from the hospital on Saturday and only from the scene yesterday. The part of his job I don't approve of is that he actually had to go knocking door to door to try to get interviews from the bereaved. He did get one family phoning him back to say he'd been the most sensitive and kindest reporter and so they were willing to do it........but all the same I wish the media wouldn't do this :shamed:

[RoastLamb]

Yes, I remember a reporter at my mother's inquest asking questions and it really upset me seeing it in the newspaper. But it's their job and they have to do it. I'm sure he was lovely.

[JAMES4578]

Delighted that someone I follow on Twitter Aidy (from Loughborough University) completed the New York Marathon in 4 hours 18 minutes, he was doing it on behalf of Action For Kids.

[Linda]

Well done to him! :clap: :clap:

[RoastLamb]

Ooh well done that man!!! I couldn't run for half a mile never mind 26 of 'em. :clap::clap::clap:

[supergran]

Delighted that someone I follow on Twitter Aidy (from Loughborough University) completed the New York Marathon in 4 hours 18 minutes, he was doing it on behalf of Action For Kids. Wow, fantastic achievement. Well done to your twitter mate.

[karanga]

Well done to Twitter friend. :clap: :clap: :clap:

[VamosVixs]

That's amazing, well done to your friend! :clap:

[JAMES4578]

Thanks everyone! yes it was marvellous and Aidy done really well, he had done a lot of training obviously but is talented!

[supergran]

Had a really lovely afternoon yesterday. Went to visit a friend I used to work with. Three weeks ago she had a baby boy and this was my first visit. He was absolutely gorgeous but seemed so tiny!! I had two long cuddles with him and he slept the whole time. So lovely to hold a baby...it's been a while.

[VamosVixs]

My Gran received her MBE at Buckingham Palace today! So proud of her! :)

[MurrayAOne]

My Gran received her MBE at Buckingham Palace today! So proud of her! :)

Wow! Congratulations to your Gran! That must have been very special!

[Linda]

Oh, many congrats to your Gran, Vixs! :clap: :clap:

[pabbers]

Wow Vixs - amazing!

[karanga]

Congratulations to your Gran, Vixs. :wave: A very proud day for your family. :clap: :clap: :clap:

[RoastLamb]

My Gran received her MBE at Buckingham Palace today! So proud of her! :)

Well done your Gran!!! You must be so proud.

[lankster2003]

My Gran received her MBE at Buckingham Palace today! So proud of her! :)

A fantastic achievement Vicky!!!! An incredibly proud moment for all your family :)

[JAMES4578]

My Gran received her MBE at Buckingham Palace today! So proud of her! :)


That's fantastic Vixs, you must be very proud!:cheer::cheer:

[Golden Lady]

That's wonderful Vixs, many congratulations to your Gran! A proud moment for the family indeed. :flowers:

[ljs]

I had to look up what a MBE was
guess its one of the downfalls of being a member on here that some of the time Im not sure what you guys are talking about ;)

But congrats to your gran Vixs , quite an honour .

[Linda]

Unhappy that I failed to get tickets for the Davis Cup final in Seville - the site just wouldn't work for me, kept crashing etc.

Happy that I booked a winter sports holiday for February.

Unhappy that it means I'll have to miss going to Braehead this time.

[JAMES4578]

At least some good news Linda! Pity you won't now make the Davis Cup but enjoy the holiday!

[VamosVixs]

Shame about DC, but at least you now have a holiday to look forward to. :thumbup:

[Alis]

My Gran received her MBE at Buckingham Palace today! So proud of her! :)

Wow - well done to your gran Vixs - what did she receive it for?

[VamosVixs]

Wow - well done to your gran Vixs - what did she receive it for?

For services to the housing association and community.

[Alis]

For services to the housing association and community.

Good for her! I'm particularly interested because we lived in Dundee for a long time and it's nice to hear of someone from Dundee receiving an award. That's assuming, of course, that your Gran lives near you!!!

[VamosVixs]

Well done to your Gran Vixs - I'm particularly interested because we lived in Dundee for a long time.

She does a lot of work for the Douglas area where she has been living since 1952. :)

[supergran]

My Gran received her MBE at Buckingham Palace today! So proud of her! :) Fantastic..I remember when you told us she had been honoured. Bet she had a wonderful day, not surprised you're proud. Obviously well deserved. Congratulations to her.

[RoastLamb]

Happy to know there are truly kind people from this forum who go out of their way to help when it's needed. I can't thank you enough (you know who you are!). I really appreciate it. :flowers: :grouphug:

[cazza99]

Congrats to your gran Vixs :)

[VamosVixs]

Thanks everyone, Gran is now back from London and had a great week. She received her MBE from the Queen herself and to top off the week, she met Susan Boyle on the plane home! :thumbup:

[karanga]

Thanks Vixs for the update on your Gran. Great to hear that she had a great week and that she received her MBE from the Queen. I'm sure she'd have been very nervous but happy and exited. Hope you all have pics of this very memorable and happy day in her life. :)

Glad she met Susan Boyle on the way home. :)

[supergran]

Well, yesterday was happy as at last got a new, up-to-date phone. A Samsung Galaxy Mini...a bit cheaper contract than the one I had looked at. Daughter-in-law spent ages setting it up, getting twitter and facebook, showing me how to take and upload photos. Really sad today as have had a very frustrating time as I just simply don't know what to do. Everything is confusing me. I have the very small print in the booklet carefully, even been on line and read all the instructions carefully but about the only things I can do is switch on, look at fb messages, same for twitter but don't know how to reply!!:confused: Can't find anywhere to add contacts and it took me over 10 munutes to send a four word text to my son (whose number was put in by d-in-l) as the next letter or the letter above kept coming up!!:shamed: I was thinking that I'll be paying monthly and not using the damn thing.:crying: A friend who lives nearby (younger than I) is coming round tomorrow to help. Perhaps I'm not meant to have new technology!!!:facepalm:

[Linda]

I was seriously thinking of getting a Samsung Galaxy. Maybe I'll stick with my basic phone after all.

[KnightOwl]

Give it a bit of time Maureen - new phones are always a bit confusing to begin with, but I'm sure you'll get the hang of it all, and as you gradually learn the new features, I'm sure you'll love it!

Until my latest phone, I always went for Samsung as their user interface is generally really good, and easy to learn, so I'm sure you'll be fine....

[supergran]

But you are a clever young thing au fait with modern technology!!!! Hope I will get better and thanks for your words of encouragement.:thanks:

[KnightOwl]

It's been a while since anyone's called me young (or clever for that matter!) but I have every faith in you, Maureen - you'll suss it, I'm sure :big grin:

[Jan]

Happy today! I'm very involved with a charity that runs a project called Operation Christmas Child - people donate a shoebox full of Christmas gifts for a child in extreme poverty - boxes go to all sorts of different countries. The warehouse I'm helping to run, where we check and pack the boxes, sent out our first container-full today - 7533 shoeboxes on their way to Kyrgyzstan!

[RoastLamb]

Happy today! I'm very involved with a charity that runs a project called Operation Christmas Child - people donate a shoebox full of Christmas gifts for a child in extreme poverty - boxes go to all sorts of different countries. The warehouse I'm helping to run, where we check and pack the boxes, sent out our first container-full today - 7533 shoeboxes on their way to Kyrgyzstan!

I'd really like to get my kids involved with that. Sounds like such a great idea!!! Wonder if we have that organisation over here. Must check.

[Jan]

I'd really like to get my kids involved with that. Sounds like such a great idea!!! Wonder if we have that organisation over here. Must check.
It's done through a charity called Samaritan's Purse - they definitely operate in Canada, as well as the US and Australia. I googled the Canada website, but there was a problem connecting - if I manage to get it I'll let you know.
I just love doing the boxes - it's completely addictive, but so worthwhile, and the videos of the children's reactions opening the boxes have me reaching for the tissues every time!!

[RoastLamb]

We'll defo do it next year. Thanks, Jan. I will look up Samaritan's Purse.

[Jennan]

It's a great charity. We filled up 2 boxes, great fun trying to find as many items as possible to fit into a shoe box. No sweets allowed. My biggest problem was trying to cover the boxes with Christmas paper, kept tearing it. lots of sellotape used.

[-J-]

Well, yesterday was happy as at last got a new, up-to-date phone. A Samsung Galaxy Mini...a bit cheaper contract than the one I had looked at. Daughter-in-law spent ages setting it up, getting twitter and facebook, showing me how to take and upload photos. Really sad today as have had a very frustrating time as I just simply don't know what to do. Everything is confusing me. I have the very small print in the booklet carefully, even been on line and read all the instructions carefully but about the only things I can do is switch on, look at fb messages, same for twitter but don't know how to reply!!:confused: Can't find anywhere to add contacts and it took me over 10 munutes to send a four word text to my son (whose number was put in by d-in-l) as the next letter or the letter above kept coming up!!:shamed: I was thinking that I'll be paying monthly and not using the damn thing.:crying: A friend who lives nearby (younger than I) is coming round tomorrow to help. Perhaps I'm not meant to have new technology!!!:facepalm:i dont use twitter on my mobile but you could give this a go
try this page Super G
it shows you how to add your mobile number to your twitter account http://twitter.com/devices
after you have added your phone you can simply send text messages to 86444. and the text will show up as a tweet from you
there is a list of commands you can use in the text message to give you more options

FOLLOW username
Start following a userUNFOLLOW usernameStop following a userON/OFFTurn all Tweet notifications on or offON/OFF usernameSet Tweet notifications for a user on or off (you'll still be following them even if you set it to off)GET usernameShows you the latest tweet from any userRETWEET usernameRetweet a user's latest tweetFAVORITE usernameFavorite a user's latest tweetDM username your-message


you can also add/remove people from your phone/tweets by clicking Clicking the phone icon on a users profile page or your followers page sets Tweet notifications for that user.

[Linda]

I use that and I've only got a basic phone. I send tweets to 86444. I only receive tweets on my phone that are addressed to me - they arrive like text messages - and I can't see the other tweets of the people I'm following. I think that with a smart phone you should be able to use Twitter just the same as on a computer.

[supergran]

i dont use twitter on my mobile but you could give this a go
try this page Super G
it shows you how to add your mobile number to your twitter account http://twitter.com/devices
after you have added your phone you can simply send text messages to 86444. and the text will show up as a tweet from you
there is a list of commands you can use in the text message to give you more options

FOLLOW username
Start following a userUNFOLLOW usernameStop following a userON/OFFTurn all Tweet notifications on or offON/OFF usernameSet Tweet notifications for a user on or off (you'll still be following them even if you set it to off)GET usernameShows you the latest tweet from any userRETWEET usernameRetweet a user's latest tweetFAVORITE usernameFavorite a user's latest tweetDM username your-message


you can also add/remove people from your phone/tweets by clicking Clicking the phone icon on a users profile page or your followers page sets Tweet notifications for that user.:confused::confused::confused::help::help::lo l::lol:

[supergran]

On cloud nine. Andre Agassi replied to my tweet!!:jitterbug::worship:

[MurrayAOne]

On cloud nine. Andre Agassi replied to my tweet!!:jitterbug::worship:

Saw it! Marvelous!!!!!!!!!

[Genbrit]

That is fantastic SG. Wish I could ask him for some hints on how to raise money for our charter school here in Las Vegas. His gets so much publicity here that the rest of us get a little left behind. I love him though for what he is doing for the kids and charter school movement. Loved him as a player also.

[VamosVixs]

That's brilliant SG! :cheer:

[supergran]

That is fantastic SG. Wish I could ask him for some hints on how to raise money for our charter school here in Las Vegas. His gets so much publicity here that the rest of us get a little left behind. I love him though for what he is doing for the kids and charter school movement. Loved him as a player also. Why don't you just write to him? I would.

[Genbrit]

Guess I could but I think it would get lost in the stack!!!! They get all sorts of grants but don't seem willing to share or help us with ideas. The school is very political and gets through staff very frequently. They had some problems there but think they are sorting them out now. Wouldn't want to work there but would love to meet Andre.

[supergran]

Enjoyed a lovely day at Manchester Christmas Markets today. We have been to many in Germany and this ranks with the best we have seen there. So many fantastic stalls selling really lovely Christmas goodies. A bit pricey as mostly German and European goods. Went with our son and his family and had a great day. It even stopped raining when we got there. It was very crowded but everyone seemed in a festive mood. We go every year as our son lives in Manchester and regard it as our first festive occasion of the season. I bought a lovely dress ring but had to prevent myself from spending any more....so tempting!

[xenon21]

On cloud nine. Andre Agassi replied to my tweet!!:jitterbug::worship:

Very belatedly, I finally saw that! That is awesome! Sooooooo happy for you!

[JAMES4578]

Again there's not an official Andy Murray calendar for next year unfortunately but I've just ordered a desktop one on E bay for £4.99 plus £2.40 p+p which apparently has a different picture each month. A good start to the day!

[supergran]

Again there's not an official Andy Murray calendar for next year unfortunately but I've just ordered a desktop one on E bay for £4.99 plus £2.40 p+p which apparently has a different picture each month. A good start to the day!An Andy Murray calendar? Are there any more?

[Linda]

Do they have a Rafa one? I haven't ordered his official calendar this year.

[silver]

Really sad that my daughter has gone back after a short visit, but have ordered a DVD of the match when Andy first beat Federer to cheer myself up.

[RoastLamb]

I have a cupcakes calendar this year. :lol:

[Sallydaisy]

I have a cupcakes calendar this year. :lol:
You'd better hope Judy Murray doesn't read that or she'll be after nicking it from you.

:lol:

[JAMES4578]

An Andy Murray calendar? Are there any more?

yes an Andy calendar and apparently there are more than 10 still available!


Do they have a Rafa one? I haven't ordered his official calendar this year.

You're in luck, there's actually a few Rafa calendars!

[xenon21]

Today was a crazy lucky day for us! At the start of the day I received a message saying I had won a Merlin season 4 part 1 DVD. Yeah! Then dad came home from work and said he had found out he won this competition (http://competitionswatch.co.uk/win-a-5000-christmas-delivered-by-coca-cola/) Crazy! Cannot wait to see the Coca Cola truck lol!

[supergran]

Today was a crazy lucky day for us! At the start of the day I received a message saying I had won a Merlin season 4 part 1 DVD. Yeah! Then dad came home from work and said he had found out he won this competition (http://competitionswatch.co.uk/win-a-5000-christmas-delivered-by-coca-cola/) Crazy! Cannot wait to see the Coca Cola truck lol!Wow!!! That is a fantastic prize. Congratulations to Dad!!

[JAMES4578]

Fabulous, well done Xenon and your Dad!

[MurrayAOne]

Had a brilliant night last night. Saw Paul McCartney in concert and was best show ever. Brilliant! Well in Macca!!!!!!!

[supergran]

Very happy this morning as having carpets fitted in our bedroom and in small bedroom (originally son's) which is now husbands dressing room. He has to have this room for his wardrobes etc as everything in main bedroom is mine!!!! The men came at 8.15 to prepare rooms and by 9.15 small room done. It is very convenient for us as carpet shop owned by cousins so we always get a great deal!!

[RoastLamb]

Had a brilliant night last night. Saw Paul McCartney in concert and was best show ever. Brilliant! Well in Macca!!!!!!!

Was it in Liverpool? That must be surreal having him back, probably the most famous Liverpudlian ever.

[MurrayAOne]

Was it in Liverpool? That must be surreal having him back, probably the most famous Liverpudlian ever. Sadly no. He's playing Liverpool tonight :(. Tried to get tickets but they sold out immediately. We saw him in Manchester and was absolutely brilliant. Loved it.

[RoastLamb]

So which Beatles songs did he play?

[MurrayAOne]

So which Beatles songs did he play?
-
Most of them! Started with Magical Mystery Tour, All My Lovin, Hey Jude, Let it Be, Get Back, Day Tripper, Yesterday, Something, Jet, Band on The run, Let Me Roll
It, Back In The USSR. Maybe I'm Amazed, Wonderful Christmas Time - was great! - All You need is Love, Give Peace A Chance, Blackbird and Live and Let Die. This was brilliant. Fireworks all over the stage. Lots of others too. Soooo good!!!

[MurrayAOne]

So which Beatles songs did he play?

Sorry just saw you said Beatles songs!!!! But did Wings too.

[RoastLamb]

Sounds awesome. Yesterday is my fave Beatles tune. Did he do Mull of Kintyre?

[AllyB]

What about The Frog Chorus?

[MurrayAOne]

Didnt do that one. You'd have loved Yesterday. Crowd sang with him no music. Marvelous. Played for three hours. Quality.

[MurrayAOne]

What about The Frog Chorus?

Didnt do that one either!!!

[RoastLamb]

What about Pipes of Peace? That's a Christmas ditty.

PS I loved The Frog Chorus.

[AllyB]

:lol:

[RoastLamb]

How could he NOT do Mull of Kintyre? Didn't that get to number one and stay there for months?

[MurrayAOne]

How could he NOT do Mull of Kintyre? Didn't that get to number one and stay there for months?

Think it would have been a bit difficult with bagpipes and all. Some songs more difficult to do live. Also he has such a vast back catalogue there are always some that get left out. My fave is I Saw Her Standing THere but didnt do that. Saw him play that in a special concert in the Cavernfew yrs ago tho so can't complain!!!

[hfwardhouse]

Wow what a fabulous concert - would've loved it! Big disadvantage living way up here - we don't get many big gigs here :sad: Glad you had a great time though Pam!

[Linda]

Yesterday is one of the best songs of all time!

[MurrayAOne]

How could he NOT do Mull of Kintyre? Didn't that get to number one and stay there for months?

Macca did Mull of Kintyre last night in Liverpool AND Penny Lane.

[AllyB]

Yesterday is one of the best songs of all time!

My karaoke version has to be heard to be believed! A guy in the pub said it was the best ever.

[RoastLamb]

Macca did Mull of Kintyre last night in Liverpool AND Penny Lane.

He did??? How come he didn't do it in Manchester then? Hmmm.

[Hawkeye]

With such an enormous back catalogue to choose from, it doesn't surprise me that he'll endeavour to make every show different.

[lankster2003]

Cannot stand Macca. Yes he is a brilliant musician but I think his persona stinks. Wouldn't go even if someone paid me a lot of money

[RoastLamb]

I like his personality. He's down to earth.

[supergran]

Of course, I have cooked him chips!!!:shades::boogie::santa dance:

[MurrayAOne]

Cannot stand Macca. Yes he is a brilliant musician but I think his persona stinks. Wouldn't go even if someone paid me a lot of money

He's obviously a genuine bloke but we all have our different tastes. Brilliant performer. Would never miss a concert. Recommended every time. GO MACCA!!!!!!!!!


I like his personality. He's down to earth.

Spot on!!!


Of course, I have cooked him chips!!!:shades::boogie::santa dance:

Who have you cooked chips for....???

[MurrayAOne]

Love the snow and the holly on here, Very Christmassy! Lovely!!!

[xenon21]

This brought a smile to my face. :) Check it out

Pay it forward (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qc8ZbVcdHpg&feature=share)

Wish the world was truly like this. Everyone looking for a way to help others out and pay it forward! If you liked this check out www.helpothers.org and the movie - Pay It Forward!
Let's all pay it forward!

[patmoren]

That is the spirit of Christmas Zainab.:merry christmas::grouphug:

[supergran]

Thanks for that Zainab....lovely!!:merry christmas:

[supergran]

MurrayAOne....for Paul McCartney. Though everyone knew that!:big grin::boogie:

[Lizzim]

Bought some new luggage today with my Xmas money - with 4 wheels!

[ljs]

nice Lizzim , the wheels make life easier !!!!

[RoastLamb]

Gotta love wheels. Nice one.

[MurrayAOne]

MurrayAOne....for Paul McCartney. Though everyone knew that!:big grin::boogie:

No didn't know that! Tell me more!

[pabbers]

Bought some new luggage today with my Xmas money - with 4 wheels!

Beware - the ones with 4 wheels have a life/mind of their own and can scoot off unbidden (nothing to stop them if they get tilted off say a luggage trolley and land on all fours!), as I discovered when mine was lost at Faro airport. It had slid off on its own but fortunately turned up safe and sound eventually!

[Lizzim]

Beware - the ones with 4 wheels have a life/mind of their own and can scoot off unbidden (nothing to stop them if they get tilted off say a luggage trolley and land on all fours!), as I discovered when mine was lost at Faro airport. It had slid off on its own but fortunately turned up safe and sound eventually!

Thanks for the tip. I shall keep an eye on them :)

[patmoren]

Very sad, had to come back easry from my sons as the dog just wouldn't settle. Whining and scratching the door at night. My eldest granddaughter got really upset last nioght so called it a day. Don't know what I am going to do as can't take the dog to stay again. Have him in kennels while I go to Glasgow but can't afford the cost of a long stay. Anyone want a lovely black and white collie who is as good as gold at home ?

[Linda]

Oh, that's such a shame. Could one of your neighbours look after him whilst you go away? Perhaps he wouldn't get upset if close to home.

[Alis]

Very sad, had to come back easry from my sons as the dog just wouldn't settle. Whining and scratching the door at night. My eldest granddaughter got really upset last nioght so called it a day. Don't know what I am going to do as can't take the dog to stay again. Have him in kennels while I go to Glasgow but can't afford the cost of a long stay. Anyone want a lovely black and white collie who is as good as gold at home ?

I'd happily have him PM if you could ship him across to Islay. Do you think he would get on with our two very hyper lab puppies? We often dog-sit - the more the merrier in my book!

[pabbers]

Could you have his behaviour looked at/treated? Sorry - this is the Dog Whisperer addict.........and I'm terrified of dogs!

[patmoren]

Unfortunately he is 7 years old and has never done this before. I think it might be something to do with Dave not being there. Just hoping it is a one off but don't think my son is very keen on giving him another chance!

[patmoren]

I'd happily have him PM if you could ship him across to Islay. Do you think he would get on with our two very hyper lab puppies? We often dog-sit - the more the merrier in my book!
Thanks for that Alis but I am almost as far from Islay as you can get I live in deepest Cornwall.

[Linda]

Oh Pat :grouphug: I'm sure dogs feel grief just as humans do. You and your dog need each other now. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

[VamosVixs]

I find it amazing how strong a bond can be between an animal and its owner.

[Sallydaisy]

Very sad, had to come back easry from my sons as the dog just wouldn't settle. Whining and scratching the door at night. My eldest granddaughter got really upset last nioght so called it a day. Don't know what I am going to do as can't take the dog to stay again. Have him in kennels while I go to Glasgow but can't afford the cost of a long stay. Anyone want a lovely black and white collie who is as good as gold at home ?
Oh dear, that is a shame. Did he do this all the time you were there?
If so what made him stop? Was it human contact or just that he wanted to be in a particular room i.e. with you? I'm sure he's missing Dave too but perhaps there's a way to reassure Tor that all is well so he stops the whining/scratching?

[Lizzim]

Unfortunately he is 7 years old and has never done this before. I think it might be something to do with Dave not being there. Just hoping it is a one off but don't think my son is very keen on giving him another chance!

Has the dog been to your son's before? Linda could be right - he may just be missing Dave and may get better with time :grouphug:

[Alis]

Would it be possible for him to be in the bedroom with you at night?

[supergran]

:grouphug::grouphug:Pat, sorry to hear this. As Alis says would he feel better in the room with you? I'm sure he misses Dave but wouldn't he pine for you if you gave him away? Isn't there anyone in the area who would have him while you visit family? Feel so sorry and can't help you, wish I could.:grouphug:

[pabbers]

Unfortunately he is 7 years old and has never done this before. I think it might be something to do with Dave not being there. Just hoping it is a one off but don't think my son is very keen on giving him another chance!

I'm sure there's someone who could sort him out - I think the old adage of "you can't teach an old dog new tricks" is not strictly true. He's obviously learned this one quickly enough, so as to get attention......

Do hope you can sort this out satisfactorily all round - you don't need this kind of stress just now. :grouphug:

[supergran]

Feel sad. You provide a warm, clean environment in a lovely home and you are repaid with lies and treachery. And all over the Christmas and New Year festivities.:sad::crying:

[AllyB]

I'm sure there's someone who could sort him out - I think the old adage of "you can't teach an old dog new tricks" is not strictly true. He's obviously learned this one quickly enough, so as to get attention......

Do hope you can sort this out satisfactorily all round - you don't need this kind of stress just now. :grouphug:

Definitely not. I recently re-homed a 10 year old collie who had retired from working but was getting depressed at not getting out to work anymore. If the new owners are being strictly honest then she has never had even a slight accident in the house despite never having been inside in her life until now.

[supergran]

One more chance.....I'll give it a week!!!

[MurrayAOne]

Andy made me happy today. Around about the time he won the last point.

[AllyB]

Feel sad. You provide a warm, clean environment in a lovely home and you are repaid with lies and treachery. And all over the Christmas and New Year festivities.:sad::crying:


One more chance.....I'll give it a week!!!

Is it a cat?

[pabbers]

Is it a cat?

That's probably an insult to cats!

[supergran]

Have decided to extend the time.....better be some improvement.

[MurrayAOne]

Andy made me happy again today. Knew he'd come through.

[-J-]

any one know who she is blethering on about ?

[VamosVixs]

any one know who she is blethering on about ?

No idea. :confused:

[MurrayAOne]

That was quick!

[-J-]

think super gramps has been leaving his Y's on the bedroom floor ?

[pabbers]

think super gramps has been leaving his Y's on the bedroom floor ?

Hmmm doesn't explain the reference to lies though........where's that Sherlock smiley when you need it?

[-J-]

Hmmm doesn't explain the reference to lies though........where's that Sherlock smiley when you need it?the pants lie on the floor ;)

[pabbers]

the pants lie on the floor ;)

:laugh:

[KnightOwl]

Hmmmm....http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/images/smileys/sherlock.gif

[pabbers]

Hmmmm....http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/images/smileys/sherlock.gif
Ahaaaaaaa there's the Sherlock smiley - KnightOwl had it all the time!

[KnightOwl]

Ahaaaaaaa there's the Sherlock smiley - KnightOwl had it all the time!

'fraid not, but I did search for one, just for you :big grin:

Didn't manage to find one with a transparent background, though, as you can see from your quote - needs some work...

[Linda]

Sounds like she took in a homeless person for Christmas, but he's made off with the family silver! :rolling:

[KnightOwl]

'fraid not, but I did search for one, just for you :big grin:

Didn't manage to find one with a transparent background, though, as you can see from your quote - needs some work...

Fixed it - I think!

[pabbers]

Hmmmm....http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/images/smileys/sherlock.gif

Testing

Yep - it worked!

Linda......:lol:

[-J-]

Sounds like she took in a homeless person for Christmas, but he's made off with the family silver! :rolling:or she was planing a special gift for Andy and a chocolate donkey/fan girl stole her idea

[Sallydaisy]

or she was planing a special gift for Andy and a chocolate donkey/fan girl stole her idea

IIRC Allyb came up with very good response to stealing ideas a long time ago in a land far far away in the mists of time (so he's probably forgotten ...)

[Linda]

or she was planing a special gift for Andy and a chocolate donkey/fan girl stole her idea

:rolling: :rolling: :rolling:

[VamosVixs]

My noisy neighbour is moving out right now!!! :mexican:

[JAMES4578]

My noisy neighbour is moving out right now!!! :mexican:

Good news Vixs!!

[-J-]

My noisy neighbour is moving out right now!!! :mexican:bailiffs ?;)

[Linda]

Excellent news, Vixs! :cheer:

[supergran]

My noisy neighbour is moving out right now!!! :mexican:So pleased for you. Now you can sleep....and celebrate.:highfive:

[VamosVixs]

Just hope the next neighbour is quiet. Would be nice for a handsome single man for a change! ;)

[RoastLamb]

:lol: Fingers crossed for ya!

[ljs]

mine r crossed for u too Vixs , heres hoping for a nice single guy ;)

[RoastLamb]

I'm sad to hear that Bob Holness has died. I loved his show Blockbusters when I were a nipper. RIP.

[Linda]

"I'd like a P please, Bob" :rolling:

Unforgettable.

[RoastLamb]

He said he never got sick of people saying that to him as well. I loved him.

[pabbers]

I'm sad to hear that Bob Holness has died. I loved his show Blockbusters when I were a nipper. RIP.
Oh noooooooo! He was such a gentleman.

[JAMES4578]

yes sad news,loved that show and Bob very much made it his own!

[KnightOwl]

Aww, what a shame. I used to love that programme!

[supergran]

Really liked Blockbusters and he was such a nice man. Sad.

[lankster2003]

I'm sad to hear that Bob Holness has died. I loved his show Blockbusters when I were a nipper. RIP.

I used to jump up and down on my grandparents bed singing along to the theme tune. A great host

[RoastLamb]

I used to jump up and down on my grandparents bed singing along to the theme tune. A great host

Now that I'd like to see. Did they video you perchance? Man, you must have been really young back in the 80s. :rolling:

[Hawkeye]

I am happy today because I got promoted at work!

[KnightOwl]

Wow - that's great news Ronnie - well done :clap:

[Sallydaisy]

I am happy today because I got promoted at work!

Wahey! Congratulations Ronnie!
:swingin:

[supergran]

I am happy today because I got promoted at work!Many congratulations Ronnie....terrific start to the new year!!:cheer:

[Golden Lady]

I am happy today because I got promoted at work!

Aww that is lovely news, congratulations and good for you Hawkeye!

[pabbers]

FANTASTIC news Hawks.............congratulations!!!

[Caro]

My noisy neighbour is moving out right now!!! :mexican:

I wish mine was!! Instead it will hopefully be us moving out this year following aborted attempt last year when same neighbour cost us our sale :angry::angry:

[ljs]

Congrats Hawkeye !!

Caro Ive been in that situation once , feel for you .

[supergran]

Good luck Caro!!:thumbup::thumbup:

[VamosVixs]

I am happy today because I got promoted at work!

Congrats!! :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

[Lizzim]

Congrats Hawkeye!

[RoastLamb]

I am happy today because I got promoted at work!

Excellent! Congrats!!!

[-J-]

Congrats Hawkeye! senior council slave :clap::clap::clap:

[lynne]

A Big Congratulations Hawkeye!!!..............Well Done!!:thumbup:

[Linda]

Congrats Hawkeye! :clap: :clap:

[karanga]

Congratulations Hawkeye. :clap:

[karanga]

Great to hear you're rid of those noisy neighbours, VamosVixs. :)

Good luck with the househunting, Caro. :swingin:

[Alis]

Well done Hawkeye!

[KnightOwl]

I think we've got a mouse living in the wall!

We keep hearing scraping noises, but there's nothing to be seen - even shining a torch where the noise comes from shows nothing, but you can still hear the noise which is what makes me think it's in the wall - if it could see the light from the torch, I would think it would go quiet, no? Plus one of the cats has spent a large proportion of the last two days either crouched on the floor beside the hi-fi cabinet, or perched on one of the speakers, peering intently at the wall with her ears pricked.

:grrr:

Isn't having cats supposed to prevent this sort of thing??

[pabbers]

I think we've got a mouse living in the wall!

We keep hearing scraping noises, but there's nothing to be seen - even shining a torch where the noise comes from shows nothing, but you can still hear the noise which is what makes me think it's in the wall - if it could see the light from the torch, I would think it would go quiet, no? Plus one of the cats has spent a large proportion of the last two days either crouched on the floor beside the hi-fi cabinet, or perched on one of the speakers, peering intently at the wall with her ears pricked.


:grrr:

Isn't having cats supposed to prevent this sort of thing??

Oh fer goodness sakes - haven't you ever seen Tom & Jerry??? :big grin:

[supergran]

Oh fer goodness sakes - haven't you ever seen Tom & Jerry??? :big grin::laugh::laugh:

[supergran]

Not sure if this has made me happy or sad. Son and daughter-in-law have accepted offer for their house. They had two viewings on Saturday. How quick is that?

[40-15]

great news for your son and daughter-in-law SG!! :thumbup:

[pabbers]

Not sure if this has made me happy or sad. Son and daughter-in-law have accepted offer for their house. They had two viewings on Saturday. How quick is that?

:hug: - that was very quick in the current climate!

However, to continue with the proverbs........there's many a slip.........

[patmoren]

Feeling good, managed to go swimming this morning, first time for a couple of months. Did 45 minutes non stop, chuffed.

[hfwardhouse]

Good for you Pat - I'm feeling tired just imagining swimming for 4 minutes never mind 45 :rolling:

[MurrayAOne]

Well done! I must get back to swimming again. Very enjoyable and great excersise. Must apply for some incentive.

[KnightOwl]

Oh fer goodness sakes - haven't you ever seen Tom & Jerry??? :big grin:

Are you suggesting I lie in wait and hit it with a frying pan?

[Sallydaisy]

Feeling good, managed to go swimming this morning, first time for a couple of months. Did 45 minutes non stop, chuffed.
I did 20mins this evening (backstroke) and it wasn't quite non-stop .......
Spent nearly as long in the jacuzzi afterwards - all in the name of keeping the dodgy knees going!
;)


I think we've got a mouse living in the wall! Plus one of the cats has spent a large proportion of the last two days either crouched on the floor beside the hi-fi cabinet, or perched on one of the speakers, peering intently at the wall with her ears pricked.
She'll get the wee sleekit beastie sooner or later ...
:rolling: