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It does a bit, but I wouldn't have noticed unless you had mentioned it.
jamie&andy's fan
18-05-2012, 14:37
Oh is Lady Tigress still on here By the way ?I liked her :)
Sallydaisy
06-06-2012, 08:45
The Transit of Venus - an even rarer event than a Queens Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics in London.
;)
Watched some footage early this morning; it was too cloudy here to see it and I'd have needed special viewing glasses too.
Excellent article on the BBC website (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17745366)
Makes you realise just how big the Sun is too .....
Venus is the tiny black dot top left; Earth is only a bit bigger. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Solar_System_objects_by_size)
http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/60714000/jpg/_60714991_60714828.jpg
(images and information from the BBC webpages/NASA)
RoastLamb
06-06-2012, 12:24
Cool photo! My kids were determined to look at the sun last night and I had to bribe them not to as they didn't have the proper glasses.
makes you realize just how tiny we are on earth doesnt it !!
very cool pic tho , I love anything astronomy .
I Remember when I was a teen , there was an eclipse of the sun , a full eclipse , and my mom was so scared , I had to reassure her that the world wasnt coming to an end.
Elizabeth
10-06-2012, 19:01
Not sure if this is the correct place for this but can anyone recommend a reasonably priced Android 10" Tablet?
supergran
10-06-2012, 20:26
The Transit of Venus - an even rarer event than a Queens Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics in London.
;)
Watched some footage early this morning; it was too cloudy here to see it and I'd have needed special viewing glasses too.
Excellent article on the BBC website (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17745366)
Makes you realise just how big the Sun is too .....
Venus is the tiny black dot top left; Earth is only a bit bigger. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Solar_System_objects_by_size)
http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/60714000/jpg/_60714991_60714828.jpg
(images and information from the BBC webpages/NASA) Was lucky to see the last Transit of Venus in 2004. I was working at Cowley School and saw it from the roof of the original grammar school building. That was immense as it hadn't been seen since 1882 and after this one it won't be seen until 2117. Count myself lucky that I had a free period during the transit and was able to view it. It was well organised by the Science Dept and must admit most of the pupils who saw it were impressed.
supergran
15-06-2012, 11:29
Good morning! Looking forward to my 72nd birthday next Friday. It has been said that people of advanced years are prone to memory loss and a tendency to repeat thing. Luckily I have all my faculties intact. I can remember my first day at school, VE Day, going to grammar school, the death of my lovely dad, my first job, my wedding day, the birth of my children. Oh excuse me...left the iron on. By the way I will be 71 next Friday.:boogie::boogie::boogie:
hfwardhouse
15-06-2012, 12:09
:rolling:
Sorry SG - I had to delete your duplicate post from about 3 days ago..............:lol:
supergran
15-06-2012, 14:06
confused::confused::confused: And you are?????
Strange story of the day. Our local vet woke up on Thursday night to see an owl sitting at the bottom of her bed - a bit strange perhaps but not untoward as it was a hot night and the windows were wide open. She shooed it out and thought no more of it. On Friday night she woke up to find the same owl sitting at the bottom of her bed. On closer examination she realised that it had a broken beak and so could not feed. She took it to her surgery this morning in the hope that she could do something to help but wasn't sure if she could save it. Question - how did the owl know where to find the only vet on the island?
wow - what a clever owl! Hope the vet could help it!
RoastLamb
25-08-2012, 17:14
Wow surreal! But then owls are supposed to be wise, aren't they? :rolling:
wow , that is a bit eerie isnt it !!
Owls are amazing creatures tho , so who knows .
How amazing. It wasn't Hedwig, was it?
Strange story of the day. Our local vet woke up on Thursday night to see an owl sitting at the bottom of her bed - a bit strange perhaps but not untoward as it was a hot night and the windows were wide open. She shooed it out and thought no more of it. On Friday night she woke up to find the same owl sitting at the bottom of her bed. On closer examination she realised that it had a broken beak and so could not feed. She took it to her surgery this morning in the hope that she could do something to help but wasn't sure if she could save it. Question - how did the owl know where to find the only vet on the island?
Well they do say that owls are wise ;)
supergran
28-08-2012, 00:25
That is amazing and very weird...but I love it. Wise old owl!
Sadly, despite the vet's best efforts, the owl didn't make it.
supergran
28-08-2012, 14:00
Oh...that is sad. Don't know whether I wanted to know that.:sad:
I agree - a story like that really deserves a happy ending. The only thing to say about it I suppose is that the poor thing was dispatched humanely and didn't starve to death.
Sallydaisy
08-09-2012, 21:43
Absolutely ravenous - haven't eaten since about 4pm!
Off to forage for a snack and glass of wine.
Really need to raise a glass to Andy's win today.
:wino:
RoastLamb
08-09-2012, 21:43
Absolutely ravenous - haven't eaten since about 4pm!
Off to forage for a snack and glass of wine.
Really need to raise a glass to Andy's win today.
:wino:
Oh Sally! You really need to see my Facebook page. I have something special on there that I dedicated to Linda, Pabbers, you and Jane.
Sallydaisy
08-09-2012, 21:46
Oh Sally! You really need to see my Facebook page. I have something special on there that I dedicated to Linda, Pabbers, you and Jane.
PM me the link and I'll take a look - but only after I've eaten!
jamie&andy's fan
08-09-2012, 22:39
Happy because I have really enjoyed the Para and want to do wheelchair racing !!
traveller7
09-09-2012, 16:47
I am walking a half marathon which will probably take me about 4 hours, in 3 weeks time. I am raising money for cancer research, which has touched our family far too many times the last time being a year ago on the 12 September a cousin of my mums died at the age of 49 from a rare blood cancer from diagnosis to dying was about 2 weeks. It was a shock and I want to do this for him mainly as well as other members we have lost over the years.
I am sure a lot of you on here will have been affected one way or the other by cancer, its not racist, ageist or sexist it affects us all.
I have the link for my fundraising page in my signature below or you can text even if its just 50p or £1 every penny raised will go to cancer research.
I feel a bit cheeky asking on here but want to raise as much as possible. Thanks for reading.
RoastLamb
09-09-2012, 16:49
Awww that's brilliant traveller7. I will donate. GOOD LUCK! It's 3 years tomorrow that my sister died a horrible death of cancer.
traveller7
09-09-2012, 16:53
Awww that's brilliant traveller7. I will donate. GOOD LUCK! It's 3 years tomorrow that my sister died a horrible death of cancer.
Sorry to hear that RL, although treatments are getting better and success is much higher unfortunately for some it doesnt work.
:hug:
RoastLamb
09-09-2012, 16:55
Sorry to hear that RL, although treatments are getting better and success is much higher unfortunately for some it doesnt work.
:hug:
In her case she didn't get diagnosed properly. I've heard that happens quite a lot. Happened to my daughter's friend's mother too. Shocking in this day and age.
I am walking a half marathon which will probably take me about 4 hours, in 3 weeks time. I am raising money for cancer research, which has touched our family far too many times the last time being a year ago on the 12 September a cousin of my mums died at the age of 49 from a rare blood cancer from diagnosis to dying was about 2 weeks. It was a shock and I want to do this for him mainly as well as other members we have lost over the years.
I am sure a lot of you on here will have been affected one way or the other by cancer, its not racist, ageist or sexist it affects us all.
I have the link for my fundraising page in my signature below or you can text even if its just 50p or £1 every penny raised will go to cancer research.
I feel a bit cheeky asking on here but want to raise as much as possible. Thanks for reading.
Delighted to help.
traveller7
09-09-2012, 18:48
In her case she didn't get diagnosed properly. I've heard that happens quite a lot. Happened to my daughter's friend's mother too. Shocking in this day and age.
Very sad :(
traveller7
29-09-2012, 12:42
So tonights the night - half a marathon lies between me and my bed tonight!
Thanks again for those who have donated it means a lot. Must of been fate that I signed up to this as sadly my Uncle has been diagnosed with cancer which we found out a couple of days ago, he has already battled and won a different cancer before and now has to do it again.
I shall report tomorrow how it went and hopefully a photo!
PS You can still donate its not too late my fundraising page will be open for 3 months!
Sallydaisy
29-09-2012, 13:40
All the best for the 1/2 marathon later today!!!
Can you repost details of your fundraising page please?
Random swimming pool moment - the lady wearing ankle socks and flipflops .....
It isn't a good look believe me - and she kept her socks ON when swimming.
:confused:
Sallydaisy
29-09-2012, 13:45
It's in her sig Sally.
:oops:
I have sigs turned off - will go check.
Thanks Hawkeye.
:thumbup:
Sallydaisy
29-09-2012, 23:02
Someone is having a party about 1/4 mile away and I can hear the words of the songs.
*insert expletive*
Just hoping, that since it's just hit midnight, that some of the nearer neighbours have already complained and/or called the local police force. Need ma kip so I can be up to watch Flemchins!!!
:p
Someone is having a party about 1/4 mile away and I can hear the words of the songs.
*insert expletive*
Just hoping, that since it's just hit midnight, that some of the nearer neighbours have already complained and/or called the local police force. Need ma kip so I can be up to watch Flemchins!!!
:p
Hmmm don't think I know the song with those words...........:getcoat:
As for the lady with socks and flip flops.......:shocked:
traveller7
30-09-2012, 13:05
Well I made it - just! I finished in 3hours and 49minutes and it hurt! I have a sprained ligament in my left knee which is an old dancing injury and it flares up every now and then, at 8 miles it flared up and the final 5 miles were very painful! But thanks to the support of the other walkers and texts from my mum I made it!
Below is a photo of me with medal back at home.
I would like to thank you all again for donating your hard earned cash for this cause - I got £50 from you alone on here which has touched my very much seeing as I know you only from chatting on here so THANK YOU you are all fabulous!
809
Well done! :clap: :clap:
Sally - hope you got some sleep! Btw, how do you wear socks with flip flops - what about the bit that goes between your toes? Unless they were those socks that have separate toes? :confused:
:bravo:........Well Done traveller7!!!!.....:bravo:
JAMES4578
30-09-2012, 13:18
Well done Traveller7!:clap::clap::clap:
RoastLamb
30-09-2012, 14:19
Good job, Traveller!!! :flowers:
Sallydaisy
12-12-2012, 10:14
12/12/12 ... it'll be another 100 years until that date can be posted again.
No it won't..........12/12/12...............:getcoat:
Sallydaisy
12-02-2013, 12:20
Abraham Lincoln, Charles Darwin and Anna Pavlova were born on this date in 1809.
(among thousands of others of course!)
http://www.nndb.com/lists/560/000106242/
So was Juan Carlos Ferrero (but not in 1809, obviously!)
supergran
10-03-2013, 17:22
Just thought I'd sneak this news in this thread. Supergramps went to a funeral last Wednesday and has two next week...ex-Fire Service colleagues. "In the Midst of Life" and all that..........
Just thought I'd sneak this news in this thread. Supergramps went to a funeral last Wednesday and has two next week...ex-Fire Service colleagues. "In the Midst of Life" and all that..........not more!:grouphug:
supergran
13-03-2013, 17:05
not more!:grouphug:He's at his second now as I type......though he could be imbibing somewhere now with colleagues.
You may have noticed that I am a really sad person, but I have just got even worse. I have started a little game with myself - when I see that someone has posted in the FTM I try to guess who they went for. I just correctly guessed that Pabbers went for DelPo :shamed: :shamed: :shamed:
hfwardhouse
17-03-2013, 19:59
:lol: Linda ....
You may have noticed that I am a really sad person, but I have just got even worse. I have started a little game with myself - when I see that someone has posted in the FTM I try to guess who they went for. I just correctly guessed that Pabbers went for DelPo :shamed: :shamed: :shamed:
And??????????????? :pillows: :red devil: :p :lol:
Well I went for Nole last night and against all the odds he lost, so with my fellow teamies in mind I thought I'd better take the opposite tack this time! ;)
:lol: Linda ....
And what are you larfing at!!!!!????? :p
hfwardhouse
17-03-2013, 20:15
Linda!!!! I mean, predicting who folk have picked in FTM?! Really?!!!!! :rofl:
Well I haven't even looked to see who she's picked for tonight's match but I don't think I need to :lol:
RoastLamb
17-03-2013, 20:17
:lol: Pabbers!
You know me, Pat, I am quite ruthless in FTM (and all the other comps) and if I thought Rafa would lose I would predict it - but in this case I think he'll just scrape it at the end of the 3rd (like he did against Ernie). It won't do me any good in the Bracket as I thought he'd lose to Nole in the final.
I'm genuinely not sure Linda so I've gone for the rank outsider on this occasion. But I hope Rafa does win.
I think it will be close, and I don't really mind who wins. Rafa has got far further this tournament than he thought he would.
Hmmm well I definitely don't want to see the rise and rise of DP.
RoastLamb
17-03-2013, 20:37
I'd be quite happy to see Potty win too.
me too , actually Id like to see him win , what a tourny hes had either way
RoastLamb
17-03-2013, 20:42
After being away and having all the wrist problems (which I can so sympathize with right now) I think he deserves it - not to mention the fact he knocked out players 1 and 3.
how are you doing RL ?? Hows it feeling ??
RoastLamb
17-03-2013, 20:47
Best not to ask really. Last few days have been hellish.
Ohhh, Fiona so darn difficult too to manage with one hand :grouphug:
aww sorry to hear that RL , is physio ongoing ?
hfwardhouse
17-03-2013, 20:52
Aw Fiona :grouphug:
VamosVixs
17-03-2013, 20:58
:hug: RL
RoastLamb
17-03-2013, 21:09
Ohhh, Fiona so darn difficult too to manage with one hand :grouphug:
Yes, typing is a pain. But at least my dominant hand is the one that's not damaged.
aww sorry to hear that RL , is physio ongoing ?
Yes. Had 2 sessions so far and 3 scheduled for next week. I feel for people who don't have insurance tho'.
JAMES4578
17-03-2013, 21:10
Sorry to hear that Fiona, but sure things will be better in time.
well hang in there Fiona , Ive been where you are , and it gets better in time .
Hope it gets better soon Fiona :grouphug:
supergran
18-03-2013, 23:21
Didn't want to put this in the Happy/Sad thread as, for the moment I am neither. Dates fixed and flights booked. After a few years of discussing and planning our son and daughter-in-law will be leaving the UK on the 14th October for a year's trip. They fly from London to Bankok then to Australia in January. Leave Australia in April for the US and fly home from LA on October 14th. While in the different countries they hope to see as much as they can travelling, camping, staying in hostels etc. A visit to NZ and Brazil is on their wish list. They also hope to get jobs....bar work etc. They are leaving the UK absolutely debt free and with quite a lot of money at their disposal, It has been their dream for ages so who am I to voice any concerns over things that are already starting to worry me? I just hope that they have a wonderful time and stay safe.:thumbup::thumbup: Only just noticed typo/spelling error of Bangkok...:oops::big grin:
Had been wondering what was happening, SG as you hadn't mentioned this for a while.
Elder son's gf was offered a job in Kuwait, which has changed to Dubai (phew!) while we were away. She's taking it so son has to see if he can get a job there - finishes his Royal Statistical Society exams in May. They have the added worry of finance as they have a mortgage here and Dubai is expensive. They'd been talking about Australia so at least this isn't so far but then son said maybe Australia afterwards! He told me to try not to stress about it...........honestly.........what does he think mums are for???!!!
supergran
19-03-2013, 22:09
Had been wondering what was happening, SG as you hadn't mentioned this for a while.
Elder son's gf was offered a job in Kuwait, which has changed to Dubai (phew!) while we were away. She's taking it so son has to see if he can get a job there - finishes his Royal Statistical Society exams in May. They have the added worry of finance as they have a mortgage here and Dubai is expensive. They'd been talking about Australia so at least this isn't so far but then son said maybe Australia afterwards! He told me to try not to stress about it...........honestly.........what does he think mums are for???!!!We can't help it can we? Worrying. that is. Our son and d-i-l have a mortgage but luckily it will be covered by grown-up children and their father who has agreed to live with them for the year. Best of luck to your son...it's rather different when they are looking for jobs connected to careers.
Didn't want to put this in the Happy/Sad thread as, for the moment I am neither. Dates fixed and flights booked. After a few years of discussing and planning our son and daughter-in-law will be leaving the UK on the 14th October for a year's trip. They fly from London to Bankok then to Australia in January. Leave Australia in April for the US and fly home from LA on October 14th. While in the different countries they hope to see as much as they can travelling, camping, staying in hostels etc. A visit to NZ and Brazil is on their wish list. They also hope to get jobs....bar work etc. They are leaving the UK absolutely debt free and with quite a lot of money at their disposal, It has been their dream for ages so who am I to voice any concerns over things that are already starting to worry me? I just hope that they have a wonderful time and stay safe.:thumbup::thumbup: Only just noticed typo/spelling error of Bangkok...:oops::big grin:
I know it's easy to say but try not to worry too much SG. Our daughter went travelling on her own for a year after her first degree and I worried myself silly about her especially when she was in places like South Africa and Thailand. I was surprised at how quickly the year flew past though and she came back safe and sound having had a wonderful experience.
supergran
20-03-2013, 14:56
Thanks Alis..glad your daughter had a wonderful year and arrived home safely. My son and daughter-in-law are in their 40s and very experienced in camping, climbing, orienteering etc in the British Isles. They have also had holidays all over Europe and in Canada, the US and Mexico. But this is different...so many places and for so long. I am sure they will be fine and I do admire them for fulfilling a dream they've had for a few years but just a little nervous which, of course, I keep well hidden from them.:)
mom worry , isnt it the best thing ever :sad:
SG , no matter how old our kids get , we still worry dont we :grouphug:
When my oldest boy finished college and announced at 21 that he was going to travel around Europe , backpack , stay in hostiles etc ....I was worried sick !!!! But it was a great experience for him , and he landed a good job in Manchester and was there for 5 yrs .
Hes back home in Canada now , and about to be married , but he still talks about all the experiences he had there.
Its so hard to let go of them , and let them experience things ( even if they are 40ish SG ) :lol:
Thanks Alis..glad your daughter had a wonderful year and arrived home safely. My son and daughter-in-law are in their 40s and very experienced in camping, climbing, orienteering etc in the British Isles. They have also had holidays all over Europe and in Canada, the US and Mexico. But this is different...so many places and for so long. I am sure they will be fine and I do admire them for fulfilling a dream they've had for a few years but just a little nervous which, of course, I keep well hidden from them.:)
Good for them SG - it probably takes more guts to leave everything when you're over 40 to fulfill a dream than it does when you're in your 20s and have no fear and nothing to lose. I tried to persuade Mr A to buy a camper van and go travelling six years ago when we both retired but he wasn't up for it - I'm still working on it though. Do you ever lose itchy feet I wonder?
Had lunch with son today and lo and behold, gf has, of this morning, been offered the Australian job as well! Decisions decisions.
Had lunch with son today and lo and behold, gf has, of this morning, been offered the Australian job as well! Decisions decisions.
Dubai or Australia? Decide which offers the best holiday potential and then exert subtle persuasion in the way only a mother can! ;)
SG & Pat - I know how hard it is to think of your kids, no matter their age, being thousands of miles away but what a wonderful job you have both done with them. :thumbup: They have the courage to try these things and are not afraid to do it. You know they will never have to think "what if". I know how hard it is being separated, but today with technology as it is you can still talk and see them. I thank heavens for Skype!!!! SG - Maybe you can do a side trip from the US Open in 14, if you go, to LA or wherever they are in the States for a visit.;)
Yes - I always remember being told by someone that our kids are only on loan and that's something that's stuck with me. I remember my mother telling me that, when I was thinking of living in France (I was 25 years old and working temporarily for Barclays in Paris, having done a French degree) my father didn't eat for 2 weeks. I've vowed never to react like that or at least not to show it. In fact talk of working abroad has been going on for about a year, so I think I've got used to the idea and whether it's Dubai or Oz makes not that much difference. They just need to make the right choice (and possible compromise) for them as a couple in terms of job and quality of life. The gf is the one with drive and so son is reasonably happy to let her take the lead but he says he'd find it difficult to live in the Dubai culture the way they treat women, the racism etc as he's very much for equality. Unfortunately that's the best job in terms of return to the UK ultimately he thinks. I just wish they'd flippin get married - the hat's been in moth balls far too long :lol:
supergran
22-03-2013, 15:37
Thanks for all comments. As mothers we do worry but have always brought up my children to realise that they can do anything if they work hard and have dreams. Our daughter left this country 15 years ago with her husband and two small sons for South West Germany where they stayed for seven years. Then they moved to the States, New Jersey for eight years. Now her husband has left BASF and is now general manager and president of an American Chemical Co Petroleum Additives division and they have moved to Philadelphia. They have Green cards and both boys are in American Universities. So I am used to separations and long distance communication. My son, however, has always lived in the North West and I am used to seeing him regularly and we are very close. There was some discussion about visiting Australia. He has told me as they will be there in January he would like to go to Melbourne for the Open. We have talked about it but as our plans were always to go to the US Open in 2014 and as we are not too keen on the long flight and the cost of a holiday there, as well as celebrating our Golden Wedding in May 2014, we probably will decide against Oz and perhaps plan to meet up in the US. Would have been an opportunity wouldn't it? But I have to think of my husband who obviously doesn't want every holiday to be about tennis. Strange man!! Pabbers, my oldest friend's son lives and works in Dubai and she visits them for a month over Christmas and New Year every year. They seem to have a lovely life. He is married with two children and they seem to love it. She has never mentioned anything about the political/cultural divide. Probably they only socialise with Europeans etc. She loves her visits and I know her son is very happy there. He was brought up in Africa and married a South African girl so he could have a different outlook to people who have always lived here......if you get what I mean.
Can't remember where the discussion was the other day about players' nicknames but just saw this on Amazon!
The Tennis Nickname Quiz Book (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tennis-Nickname-Quiz-Book-ebook/dp/B00B117NFC/ref=sr_1_44?ie=UTF8&qid=1364822498&sr=8-44)
VamosVixs
01-04-2013, 16:45
Can anyone tell me what's the best air freshener to use? Sick of using the aerosols which don't seem to last. Would like something that would last and leave the whole room smelling nice and fresh. I have been looking at Glade sense and spray and airwick freshmatic but not sure which is the best? The plugins are no use as I don't have spare plugs that can be used for that. They are a bit pricey so don't want to waste money.
I can't stand aerosol sprays - they just make me cough. I'd rather use something natural - flowers, pot pourri or incense sticks. I see that you can now get a little bottle of perfumed oil with sticks that you put in it that are meant to soak it up and then disperse it into the air - I don't know whether they are any good.
I can't stand aerosol sprays - they just make me cough. I'd rather use something natural - flowers, pot pourri or incense sticks. I see that you can now get a little bottle of perfumed oil with sticks that you put in it that are meant to soak it up and then disperse it into the air - I don't know whether they are any good.
Had some sticks as a pressy. Very nice but nothing beats opening the window for some real fresh air IMHO.
But what do you do when they are muck spreading? :confused:
the Glade solids work pretty good Vixs , as long as your room isnt too big
they are pretty cheap here
But what do you do when they are muck spreading? :confused:
Trust you to think of that :rolleyes:! :lol:
supergran
04-05-2013, 15:49
Off to another 80th birthday party tonight. Old West Park Grammar School boy and long-time reporter on local newspaper. We oldies know how to celebrate milestone birthdays!!:party::boogie:
Off to another 80th birthday party tonight. Old West Park Grammar School boy and long-time reporter on local newspaper. We oldies know how to celebrate milestone birthdays!!:party::boogie:
Oldie, you? Nah.
traveller7
17-06-2013, 17:37
Not sure where to put this but have started a blog if anyones interested to read it about tennis, Andy etc
I am a blog novice, and although have a qualification in journalism am very rusty so bear with me!
link is in my signature!
Thanks!
RoastLamb
17-06-2013, 18:03
Thanks Traveller7. That was great! Roll on Wimbledon indeed. No comments section tho'?
traveller7
17-06-2013, 18:09
Thanks Traveller7. That was great! Roll on Wimbledon indeed. No comments section tho'?
Thanks :) oh I shall add that still tinkering with it!
Thanks for your Queen's blog Angela. Its a great read.
We do have a subforum for blogs and people's experiences of attending tennis tournaments etc.
http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?23-Thanks-for-the-Memories
It would be great if you could paste your Queens blog on that forum. :):) Or put the link to your Queen's blog in a post.
JAMES4578
18-06-2013, 06:24
Fabulous Angela, well done!
Help - can someone settle a family argument for me please? Is the word 'blether' a Scotiscism? My daughter insists that it's only used in Scotland but I'm sure I've heard it used by non-Scots south of the border.
I live in England and have not heard of the word Alis, sorry.
Thanks, Cazza. My daughter's obviously right on this occasion then - much as I hate to admit it!
exislander
25-09-2016, 17:38
Help - can someone settle a family argument for me please? Is the word 'blether' a Scotiscism? My daughter insists that it's only used in Scotland but I'm sure I've heard it used by non-Scots south of the border.
I'm fairly certain it is Scottish - like havers!
Thanks, Cazza. My daughter's obviously right on this occasion then - much as I hate to admit it!
I wouldn't just go by me. Some others may have heard of it.
I have heard the term. I would hazard a guess it's a northern rather than southern work. Means to have a gossipy sort of chat?
Don't know if it's the same as my mother used say but she used to call
us blethering idiots at times.
I always took it to mean spouting rubbish.
But then again that's exactly what I might be doing right now.
:laugh:
As a Geordie I've definitely heard of it so it may indeed be a Northern expression.
Thanks folks - so maybe not solely Scottish then. Yes, to blether (verb) means to chat or gossip - a blether (noun) is a chat or someone who chats incessantly, often about rubbish. It's a great word.
We use it here all the time! Typical usage would be... 'you're nothing but an auld blether'!!
Definitely not solely Scottish then - I'm beginning to wish I'd put money on it!
I always thought it was Irish in origin!
I always thought it was Irish in origin!
Isn't that "blarney"?
supergran
26-09-2016, 08:23
Here in the North West we use blather as in "What are you blathering on about?" We also use blither....You blithering idiot. The origin of both blether and blather is Norse meaning nonsense and used in Scotland and the North of England. Used to do lessons on dialect. Fascinating.
That's interesting - I remember my father using blather rather than blether.
I have heard blather used lots in UK. Its blether I have not.
Finally holds and wins the first game.
I could have sworn I heard, on the news, that ABBA are getting back together and performing again.
mickeypops
26-10-2016, 16:39
Finally holds and wins the first game.
I could have sworn I heard, on the news, that ABBA are getting back together and performing again.
I read that too!
I could have sworn I heard, on the news, that ABBA are getting back together and performing again.
Wow - that IS a surprise!
What's the relevance of the ABBA thing did I miss summit ?
What's the relevance of the ABBA thing did I miss summit ?
No - totally off topic but interesting nonetheless.
Ah thought I had missed an Abba punngame :lol:
mickeypops
26-10-2016, 16:52
Ah thought I had missed an Abba punngame :lol:
There'll be no SOS this match, I don't think....
banskogirl
04-11-2016, 10:09
We use it here all the time! Typical usage would be... 'you're nothing but an auld blether'!!
I always thought it was Irish in origin!
Yip lots of 'bletherin' in Belfast and down in the sticks it's a longer 'bleeeaaathering' word!
Sorry, off topic, but how's the inspection going Westie?
WimbledonWestie
26-01-2017, 19:31
It's next week so we are in that panic mode- planning lessons and being asked for paperwork mountains. The fire alarm going off twice for no apparent reason today didn't help everyone's mood as each time we had to wait outside for the fire brigade to arrive. Tomorrow will be tidy tidy tidy instructions. Think we just want it to start- -and be over! Tennis has been a blur. Thanks for the kind thoughts! Much appreciated!
I remember very well how it feels. I'm sure you'll do brilliantly though - good luck!
WimbledonWestie
26-01-2017, 19:52
Thank you!
Ah thought I had missed an Abba punngame :lol:
Knowing me, knowing you. This could go anywhere.
:whistle:
Knowing me, knowing you. This could go anywhere.
:whistle:
Does your mother know that you're replying to 3 month old posts?
Does your mother know that you're replying to 3 month old posts?
Mamma Mia, I guess The winner takes it all.
But What's "The Name of the Game"?
I'm awaiting the Arrival of your reply.
Mamma Mia, I guess The winner takes it all.
But What's "The Name of the Game"?
I'm awaiting the Arrival of your reply.
Thank You for the Music puns,
I Have a Dream that you'll
Gimme, Gimme, Gimme some more though.
When all is said and done, if you're asking if I accept the challenge? I do I do I do I do.
So now I feel I'm I'm Under attack, I can feel it Slipping through my fingers.
And One of us will loose, Cos Honey honey
I was Head over heels The day before you came. asking for more.
So Ring Ring me an ABBA CAB to deliver a Chicken Tikka.
But I guess you're gonna come back at me like a Boom A Boomerang
Sorry about the 1 Genesis Track I accidentally dropped in there.
I knew Lynnes CD collection would come in handy one day.
Is that the best you can do?
Waterloo-ser!
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