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[pabbers]

Rhubarb rhubarb....


Wanted to try out some new smilies!!

This one is appropriate for a few!! :drunken: :tongue:

:affraid: will this replace the sofa one? Or this one? :study:







Hi everyone.

My friend knows a computer expert and he asked him about how to do a new site.

It will cost 125$ (forum+website) every year, and he doesn't accept them on a monthly basis. I don't have enough money at this time as I need to buy my friend a cologne for 120$ for his birthday and I have to spend some money after Ramadan to celebrate Eid. So I won't have enough cash. :cry:



Hi everyone.

My friend knows a computer expert and he asked him about how to do a new site.

It will cost 125$ (forum+website) every year, and he doesn't accept them on a monthly basis. I don't have enough money at this time as I need to buy my friend a cologne for 120$ for his birthday and I have to spend some money after Ramadan to celebrate Eid. So I won't have enough cash. :cry:

Hello Aya

It's really kind of you to go to all that trouble to find information for us and don't worry yourself over this. Lovely idea to buy your friend some cologne and I hope Ramadan is going well for you. Eid is not far away now!

What we've got for now is this temporary home whilst we organise a more permanent one. We could go down a number of routes - free (like this), free but perhaps with some paid for support/addons, paid for but not extortionate (not too much more than you were quoted).

A number of people have offered financial support so we think any of the above options are viable.

We just need to take our time to choose the best one to see us through many more years of supporting Andy Murray.

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Congratulations to Jaydu on being the first to reach 200 posts http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h308/iorme/clapping.gif



Congratulations to Jaydu on being the first to reach 200 posts http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h308/iorme/clapping.gif

Already??? :shock:


15% of the total posts ...
:shock:


:P Jay is always quite entertaining. Not a real surprise that he would be first as he loves to talk!! ;) ;)


Jay just wants to get a head start on RoastLamb (Fiona) before she comes back from holidays.............Best of Luck Jay...once Fiona is back that will be it!!... :affraid: :lol: ... I'm just keeping :study: !


Haha trust Jay :lol:



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:LOL!: better start a forum milestones thread up


I WAS WAITING 222 :P :P


:lol: :lol:


200 already!!

What with being away so long and catching up with laundry and work, I'll be lucky to make 10 by the end of the week!

[quote="Admin"]
200 already!!

What with being away so long and catching up with laundry and work, I'll be lucky to make 10 by the end of the week!

We'll all catch up when the USO is on!!!
Hello, GL - nice to have you back.
:D




200 already!!

What with being away so long and catching up with laundry and work, I'll be lucky to make 10 by the end of the week!

We'll all catch up when the USO is on!!!
Hello, GL - nice to have you back.
:D

Thanks Sally, it's great to be back!

Oh look, 7 posts already ;)



Hi everyone.

My friend knows a computer expert and he asked him about how to do a new site.

It will cost 125$ (forum+website) every year, and he doesn't accept them on a monthly basis. I don't have enough money at this time as I need to buy my friend a cologne for 120$ for his birthday and I have to spend some money after Ramadan to celebrate Eid. So I won't have enough cash. :cry: Hello Aya..lovely to see you on here. As you know, I missed you.




Hi everyone.

My friend knows a computer expert and he asked him about how to do a new site.

It will cost 125$ (forum+website) every year, and he doesn't accept them on a monthly basis. I don't have enough money at this time as I need to buy my friend a cologne for 120$ for his birthday and I have to spend some money after Ramadan to celebrate Eid. So I won't have enough cash. :cry: Hello Aya..lovely to see you on here. As you know, I missed you.

Nice to see you on this site Aya --I also missed you as I really enjoyed your contributions on the old site. :sunny:



15% of the total posts ...
:shock:

Sally I was excited earlier when a package turned up at my house. Alas, it wasn't my Murray Tshirt! When it arrives I shall be wearing it through the US open!




15% of the total posts ...
:shock:

Sally I was excited earlier when a package turned up at my house. Alas, it wasn't my Murray Tshirt! When it arrives I shall be wearing it through the US open!

Very red faced ........ it is in my car 'cos I forgot to go to the PO to get it weighed for stamps. I promise on my honour to send it tomorrow.....
:oops: :oops: :oops:


There's no rush, don't worry about it. It's only thanks to your effort and generosity I'm getting it at all!

[pabbers]

A bit more blarney!


Darn! If they were going to close the old site down I wish they'd done it after my vacation. Pfft!


Thinking I might go for a Dolgopolov avatar next.


I won't be taking my avatar down until next week. 8)


Hm, now Tipsy is doing underwear ads! http://www.story.rs/index.php?news=17851

[VamosVixs]

Off out tonight so making use of this appropriate smiley! :wino:

[Hawkeye]

2 nights in a row? tut tut.

[VamosVixs]

Well it's dad's birthday tomorrow so have to. Family duty! :big grin:

[VamosVixs]

Ooops fuzzy head today!!! :shelebrate::barmy:

[Hawkeye]

:barmy:The resemblance is uncanny.

[VamosVixs]

The resemblance is uncanny.


:laugh:



Funny, not! :rolleyes:

[VamosVixs]

What's up with Twitter? Not working for me at the moment.

[pippadaisy]

Just thought I'd mention as this is random chat thread
I HAVE REACHED 8 POSTS YES REALLY 8 :wave::wave:
:lol::lol::lol:

[Hawkeye]

It says 9! ;)

[pippadaisy]

Thats cause I posted again
Now its 10 Woo Hoo

This could go on forever:excited:

[pabbers]

Thats cause I posted again
Now its 10 Woo Hoo

This could go on forever:excited:

Please nooooooo! :wino:

[hfwardhouse]

:rolling: :rolling:

[davech]

Thats cause I posted again
Now its 10 Woo Hoo

This could go on forever:excited:

It's still 10 - looks like the excitement is dying down.

[supergran]

10...a perfect 10?

[Hawkeye]

Thanks SG, you're not bad yourself!

[supergran]

Thanks SG, you're not bad yourself! Long time since I've been a perfect 10 but thank you!:boogie:

[pippadaisy]

It's still 10 - looks like the excitement is dying down.

ha ha yeh had to leave last night

[Maza1987]

Please check my thread about talking tennis with your mates
http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?308-Do-you-have-anyone-to-talk-tennis-with-profoundly

:)

[VamosVixs]

Was in town this afternoon, and I could have done a mega shopping spree as I seen lots of stuff I liked. Always the case though when you have money you don't see anything, and when you don't, you do. :sad:


Anyway got my christmas cards!! :thumbup:

[supergran]

I thought about Christmas cards today. Hope to get into town on Friday for start of Christmas shopping.

[VamosVixs]

I've started, got a couple of things for mum and dad. :)

[supergran]

That's what I'm hoping to do. Just start by getting "stocking fillers" and small gifts for the people I buy small gifts for.:rolling:

[VamosVixs]

Do you think it's too early to start writing my christmas cards out? :rolling:

[pippadaisy]

Christmas:laugh::laugh: Noooooooooooo

[VamosVixs]

I honestly have a friend in work who by the end of October every year has all her pressies bought and wrapped up and cards all written out!! :shocked:


She is Miss Organised and takes delight in watching everyone else rushing around in December while she has finished. :rolleyes:

[Jan]

Do you think it's too early to start writing my christmas cards out? :rolling:
definitely not!!! If you've got time to do it now, get it done!!

[VamosVixs]

definitely not!!! If you've got time to do it now, get it done!!

I have time, just don't know if I can be bothered! :rolling:

[JAMES4578]

lol, probably a bit early for me! Though these days I don't buy that many presents, give money to some of my relatives.

[RoastLamb]

I don't start anything until Dec. 1st. I write all my cards out then. I'm scaling down this year big time. I'm finding some people are now preferring not to send cards out to anyone. Sad.

[VamosVixs]

Yes I have noticed people are sending out less and less cards each year. In my work people are starting to make a donation to charity instead of sending cards.

[RoastLamb]

I tried that one year. Everyone's gift was a donation to an African AIDS foundation. Other years I've always bought Unicef cards and gifts but the last two years Unicef hasn't brought out a catalogue. Shame. I guess they weren't making enough money from it but I loved their stuff.

[VamosVixs]

I'm all for giving a donation but I do love to have lots of cards sitting on the mantlepiece at christmas time. :thumbup:

[supergran]

I buy charity cards which give money from the sale as like you Vixs I love seeing cards around the house.

[pabbers]

I made my cake last weekend :shamed:

[RoastLamb]

I made my cake last weekend :shamed:

My Mum used to make her cake months ahead as well. I loathe fruit cake so never make one. All my Christmas desserts are chocolate-inspired. Yule log baby!

[ljs]

Christmas talk already :eek:

[Linda]

I never seem to get round to Christmas until the last minute! And I have loads of cards to do too. About 100 for the Sunday School children before I even start on anyone else. I always buy charity cards.

[ljs]

I only send cards to people I actually see thru the year , it just got to be too much sending to long ago friends and family who I never see . That sounds rather scrooge like but it is what it is .

[RoastLamb]

Funnily enough I just received some charity Christmas cards in the mail today - from CARE. I love the Unicef cards the best, though.

[cazza99]

I tend to buy charity cards, but I buy them direct off the charities as they get more that way. :)

[pabbers]

My Mum used to make her cake months ahead as well. I loathe fruit cake so never make one. All my Christmas desserts are chocolate-inspired. Yule log baby!

Yes - seems quite common for people not to like Xmas cake - or puds or mince pies for that matter. Strangely all three things are something that we all like in our family despite my younger son always having been a fussy eater :confused:

[VamosVixs]

Yes - seems quite common for people not to like Xmas cake - or puds or mince pies for that matter.

Nope I don't like any of them.

[cazza99]

Nope I don't like any of them.

Nor me.

[RoastLamb]

I don't like mince pies but my family did and my sister always made them every year. My Mum made stollen which I also didn't care for because it has dried fruit in it. But weirdly enough I did like Christmas pudding with hot custard. Go figure!

[VamosVixs]

I'm not much of a desert/pudding person but love trifles.

[supergran]

Don't eat Christmas cake, will have a mince pie occasionally. This year we are going out for Christmas dinner and strangely enough not one of our group (7) has opted for Christmas pudding when making our choices.

[RoastLamb]

I'm not much of a desert/pudding person but love trifles.

Never liked trifles as a kid. Don't know why. The cold custard, wobbly jelly and tinned fruit I think. But Nigella's made trifles a lot more interesting now using other ingredients.

[VamosVixs]

Something I am starting to like more and more of which I never did in the past is cheesecakes, yum!!

[RoastLamb]

Me too. Never liked them much when I was younger. Oh Vixs, if you ever come to the states you MUST go to The Cheesecake Factory. You will DIE when you see how big the slices are for one serving.

[VamosVixs]

I can imagine. I remember when I was in LAX on the way to Australia several years ago, my dad ordered fish and chips in the restaurant and I could not believe the size of the portion. It would have done 3 meals easily!!! :shocked:

[Linda]

I'm not normally one for desserts either, but I've always liked cheesecake!

[supergran]

I can imagine. I remember when I was in LAX on the way to Australia several years ago, my dad ordered fish and chips in the restaurant and I could not believe the size of the portion. It would have done 3 meals easily!!! :shocked:I love the way they assume you will take home what you can't finish. Many is the time we have left food and the staff just say "Shall I box it Ma'am?" It's another meal!!:laugh:

[RoastLamb]

I can imagine. I remember when I was in LAX on the way to Australia several years ago, my dad ordered fish and chips in the restaurant and I could not believe the size of the portion. It would have done 3 meals easily!!! :shocked:

Yup! I remember going to a diner whilst driving between San Jose and Santa Barbara in 2000 and we had lunch. Made the mistake of getting two lunches when, really, one would have sufficed not just for us but for the family of five sitting next to us. Mountainous. Never seen so many onion rings in my life on one plate.

[Linda]

I wonder why on earth they serve up so much food? :confused:

[RoastLamb]

Excess rules. Just look at Elvis.

[hfwardhouse]

Excess is a total nightmare .... had a lovely lunch out today and wanted to round it off with a cake - I went for the meringue cos I thought it'd be the safe option - it looked teeny in the cabinet .... but they stuck 2 together with loads of cream :shocked: .... I don't think I'll be eating the rest of today!!!

[Linda]

I've just had my supper - rather early tonight - chicken, salad and a baked potato. Sounds healthy, but I also had butter and mayonnaise with it :shamed: Oh and a glass of wine of course (and now on my second) :big grin:

[hfwardhouse]

I haven't had any supper .... still full after that meringue .... and the yummy macaroni cheese and chips I had to start with :shamed: - not hit the wine yet .... but I fully intend to .... and Minnie tells me they bought crisps today :eek:

[RoastLamb]

I'm just making dinner now. Homemade pasta sauce and penne with garlic bread. Starving. I baked 24 cupcakes three days ago and they're all gone. :crying:

[hfwardhouse]

Sounds yummy Roastie - especially the cupcakes ;)

[VamosVixs]

Sunday nights are not so great when you have work in the morning! :hmm:

[hfwardhouse]

I think Minnie would agree - heavens is that the time - school night - better go tell her it's bedtime ;)

[supergran]

Think we should have thread where we can air our annoyances etc. But I'll post on here for now. Yesterday pilot light in our combi-boiler decided to go out!! Husband read book very carefully and the only way to relight is to press ignition. Of course, after numerous attempts it doesn't light. I'm sure I remember years ago people who had types of heaters just relit with a match. Luckily we don't need heating and the shower is separate but we have no hot water. This problem can only be rectified by a qualified person which, of course, will cost money.:angry:

[Linda]

Oh, that's unlucky. :sad: Hopefully the plumber will be able to restart it quite easily. I've not gone for a combi-boiler yet, I'm still keeping my ancient Potterton boiler going (You definitely can't light it with a match though! Have to hold the ignition switch down for ages whilst also holding some other bit in a certain position). Your post reminded me of the main objection to a combi, that you get rid of your hot water tank so can't have an immersion heater for backup (apart from the huge expense of having it installed and the other one taken out - it cost my neighbour over £3000 - apparently the current position of the boiler is now illegal so she had to have the new boiler put into what was the airing cupboard, where the hot water tank had been, with a chimney out to the roof!).

[Linda]

Does this car belong to anyone on here? (Spotted in a Kilmarnock car park today and tweeted to Judy)

http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg741/scaled.php?tn=0&server=741&filename=1lifl.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640

[FoxyFi]

I was in Asda in Livingstone yesterday and I saw someone who I think was at Braehead in July.

It wasn't until I was back in the car driving home that it occurred to me that it may have been Shorbread Sue and was just thinking I've not seen her on here.

[-J-]

Does this car belong to anyone on here? (Spotted in a Kilmarnock car park today and tweeted to Judy)

http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg741/scaled.php?tn=0&server=741&filename=1lifl.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640allyb is in that local

[AllyB]

allyb is in that local

not guilty this time mate. who ever heard of a farmers' motor that you could see through the window?

[VamosVixs]

I got that sticker but it's on my wall. :)

[Linda]

My daughter Caz was made redundant from her job at the Co-op last week. She went to the Jobcentre on Thursday, who arranged an interview for her on Monday with a lady who needed a carer (a job Caz has never done before). Caz and I were out shopping today when the lady phoned asking her to pick her up at 2pm to go to Worthing, so that Caz could get her CRB sorted - so she has got the job. Caz will be working with the lady again tomorrow, taking her to her day centre and so on. Caz is really happy to have this job as she loves helping people. The lady she is working for is only in her 40's but has multiple health problems - she is epileptic and asthmatic, she can't walk and has to have a catheter. Makes you feel grateful for all you have got.

[JAMES4578]

It's sad to hear about folk like that, but glad Caz got that job not long after the blow,hopefully all will go well!

[davech]

That's pretty impressive that she managed to get a job so quickly. It took me months!

[RoastLamb]

Well done Caz. I wonder what people do who can't afford a carer. I think of all the disabled people stuck in nursing homes and it breaks my heart. I volunteer for a community support organisation and I visit seniors in their homes. But some of the ladies have had to go into the nursing homes and it shocks me to see all the people lined up in the hallway in the wheelchairs looking at the wall all day long. Kills me. So Caz will be really doing a great job!

[VamosVixs]

Well done to Caz! Hope she will enjoy it! :thumbup:

[pabbers]

Good for Caz - a great job, if not easy though.

[Linda]

Caz coped really well today when the lady had bad diarrhoea. I couldn't have done it. So kudos to her.

Caz said the thing that has upset her most is when they went shopping in Chichester, and some people gave such awful looks to her client. She saw two young girls looking and saying things to each other. She felt like shouting and swearing at them. She says that she never realised before, but there is real prejudice towards the disabled. It's shocking!

[VamosVixs]

Not a bad day, a tweet from Judy and one of my favourite United players! :thumbup:

[Sallydaisy]

Caz coped really well today when the lady had bad diarrhoea. I couldn't have done it. So kudos to her.

Caz said the thing that has upset her most is when they went shopping in Chichester, and some people gave such awful looks to her client. She saw two young girls looking and saying things to each other. She felt like shouting and swearing at them. She says that she never realised before, but there is real prejudice towards the disabled. It's shocking!

Not just the disabled ... I have to wear sunglasses all the time from dawn to dusk - even on quite dull days. My eyes are damaged and even a smidgeon of sunlight is enough to make me have to close them within a couple of minutes unless I wear the polaroids.
I've quite often had stupid comments from complete strangers but in truth the only time I can leave the glasses off during daylight is if there is thick fog!!!.

What makes me really sad is that I sure as heck don't class myself as disabled but if I'd been born with a condition of semi-blindness that necessitated wearing the sunnies the abuse would be even worse to take and so totally unjustified.
:grrr:


Not a bad day, a tweet from Judy and one of my favourite United players! :thumbup:
Tweets from Judy are always lovely!
:flowers:

[RoastLamb]

So here's a question for y'all. I'm debating this on facebook with a friend and her friends and I'm the only one with my opinion, it would appear.

I don't think Christmas should start till December. I don't know what it's like in the UK but here in Canada all the Christmas decorations and music is already out in all the stores, etc. The day after Halloween it goes full blast and it bugs me. Two months of Christmas? Is not one month enough - more than enough in fact? Personally, I feel it's all WAY too commercial and the retail businesses take advantage and, as a result, the true spirit of Christmas is diluted. What does everyone think on here?

[Linda]

I totally agree with you, Fiona! In fact I don't think Christmas should start till a week before at the earliest. By the time it arrives everyone's bored with seeing the Xmas decorations everywhere. Traditionally, they shouldn't go up until Christmas Eve! Though having said that, I did buy some Christmas cards the other day - the trouble is, because everything is on sale so early, they sell out well before Christmas!

[RoastLamb]

Yes, that's what my friend said too: that everything goes on sale early and it's sold out by the time December rolls around. However, I still refuse to buy anything till Dec. 1st. I make my own cards anyway now.

[pabbers]

So here's a question for y'all. I'm debating this on facebook with a friend and her friends and I'm the only one with my opinion, it would appear.

I don't think Christmas should start till December. I don't know what it's like in the UK but here in Canada all the Christmas decorations and music is already out in all the stores, etc. The day after Halloween it goes full blast and it bugs me. Two months of Christmas? Is not one month enough - more than enough in fact? Personally, I feel it's all WAY too commercial and the retail businesses take advantage and, as a result, the true spirit of Christmas is diluted. What does everyone think on here?
Erm......one year the Christmas cards appeared in our supermarket in August :surprised:

[-J-]

I dont know anyone who like the whole early christmas thing, which is weirdly cause someone must be fueling all the hype

[Linda]

It's just the marketing people.

[-J-]

it's just the marketing people.i dont buy that:getcoat:, THEY WOULDN'T WASTE TIME IN THE MARKETING IF THERE WASNT A DEMAND FOR IT

[ljs]

I agree too , way too early for me .... Dec 1st is soon enough , and I love Christmas !!!!

[RoastLamb]

Thank you. So I'm not completely crazy then.

[Genbrit]

It seems to start earlier every year. Santa was even in the mall last Saturday, barely into November :yikes:

[Sallydaisy]

Erm......one year the Christmas cards appeared in our supermarket in August :surprised:
I used be a Merchandiser/Buyer at BHS (way back in the late 80's) for 'seasonal goods' including all the Xmas cards, calendars, decs and stuff. Even then it was customary to put CHARITY Xmas cards out 'on-sale' from the end of August to give them a longer time to sell ahead of the main stocks going to stores from end-September. We used to have an 8-week Xmas sales period i.e. from around half-term in the UK in October. I well remember doing all the sales analysis on the first day back into the office on 27th December and having to book provisional production space at factories by the middle of January!


I agree too , way too early for me .... Dec 1st is soon enough , and I love Christmas !!!!
Yep, Dec 1st is a good kick-off point IMHO. I was gobsmacked to see a couple of houses with lights up last week.
:shocked:

[ljs]

Someone on the street over from me has their tree up , yep, all lit and in front of the window :shocked:
I mean to each his own , but thats a bit early !!!!!

[supergran]

The problem is when you wish to buy Christmas cards with the Christmas message ie not snow scenes, reindeer etc. If you leave it until December there are very few around and in some stores none!! I have bought my Christmas cards and have ordered some presents from Amazon. It saves a lot of walking around when shops are crowded. Obviously do not put up tree or decorative ornaments etc until after the first Sunday in Advent but shopping early for Christmas is personal choice and my choice these days is to get everything done as early as possible.

[ljs]

I can understand the shopping early , I was talking more about the decorating of stores and homes . But of course , everything is a personal choice . Long live Democracy :swingin:

[cazza99]

:yikes: I thought it was bad enough when a supermarket magazine came out with Xmas stuff when we had that late mini heatwave in September.

[supergran]

Funnily enough just after noon received a delivery of 7 Christmas presents.:big grin:

[RoastLamb]

I can understand the shopping early , I was talking more about the decorating of stores and homes . But of course , everything is a personal choice . Long live Democracy :swingin:

But even the shopping early bit is driving me crazy. I mean, I just dread going into the stores now and having to listen to the awful muzak. I do like Christmas music - well, some of i - but there's so much bad Christmas music about. All I can say is we need more Michael Buble at Christmas time and less of the Santa Baby crap by Madonna.

[VamosVixs]

I started early this year as I hate leaving things last minute and rushing around in December when all the best cards etc have gone.

[RoastLamb]

I make my own cards and also gift baskets (baked goods). In December. My daughter already put a note on the calendar for us to cut our tree on Dec. 3rd.

[ljs]

But even the shopping early bit is driving me crazy. I mean, I just dread going into the stores now and having to listen to the awful muzak. I do like Christmas music - well, some of i - but there's so much bad Christmas music about. All I can say is we need more Michael Buble at Christmas time and less of the Santa Baby crap by Madonna.

yep , makes you kinda sick of the jingle bells by Dec 25th . I did always shop for toys early when my kids were little , but I like the hustle and bussle of December shopping .

[davech]

Yuck - hate Christmas shopping hustle & bustle. People everywhere!! :eek: :hide: :surrender:

[Sallydaisy]

Yuck - hate Christmas shopping hustle & bustle. People everywhere!! :eek: :hide: :surrender:
Thank goodness for online shopping ...
;)

[davech]

Thank goodness for online shopping ...
;)

Indeed!

[VamosVixs]

Thank goodness for online shopping ...
;)

Last year I got all my christmas shopping online. :thumbup:

[pabbers]

Thank goodness for senility - Mr P and I now do our Xmas shopping for each other in early Dec, together. By the time Xmas day comes around we're both genuinely surprised at the thoughtful gifts from each other and wonder how on earth each of us knew what the other would like
:shamed:

:lol:

[ljs]

thats cute pabbers ... getting older does have its * perks *

[Linda]

Blimey, and I thought my memory was bad! :rolling:

[RoastLamb]

:rolling: I had to read that twice to get it. Add me to the senile list.

[davech]

Thank goodness for senility - Mr P and I now do our Xmas shopping for each other in early Dec, together. By the time Xmas day comes around we're both genuinely surprised at the thoughtful gifts from each other and wonder how on earth each of us knew what the other would like :shamed: :lol:

Brilliant, pabbers! :rolling:

[supergran]

Thank goodness for senility - Mr P and I now do our Xmas shopping for each other in early Dec, together. By the time Xmas day comes around we're both genuinely surprised at the thoughtful gifts from each other and wonder how on earth each of us knew what the other would like :shamed: :lol::laugh::laugh: Or when you have put them away in a secret place and you panic because on the 23rd you can't find some. That has happened to me.:sad: Now I put them all in large bags with labels + names and keep them all in one place. You many laugh but nowadays it is necessary!!:)

[pabbers]

:laugh::laugh: Or when you have put them away in a secret place and you panic because on the 23rd you can't find some. That has happened to me.:sad: Now I put them all in large bags with labels + names and keep them all in one place. You many laugh but nowadays it is necessary!!:)

Or..........in February when you open a seldom used drawer and find something you'd forgotten you'd bought and haven't given to the intended recipient! Deciding to save it for next year would be a hopeless cause :lol:

[VamosVixs]

One year, my mum found a box of milk tray in the cupboard in May! She was supposed to give it to my Gran at Christmas time but forgot! :rolling:

[RoastLamb]

I found a big box of crackers in the basement. We went out to a hotel for Christmas lunch last year so never got round to using them. One thing off my list this year. :thumbup:

[Genbrit]

:laugh::laugh: Or when you have put them away in a secret place and you panic because on the 23rd you can't find some. That has happened to me.:sad: Now I put them all in large bags with labels + names and keep them all in one place. You many laugh but nowadays it is necessary!!:)

Even worse, I have put them away in a secret place and then completely forgotten about them and found them midway through the next year!!!!! :facepalm::help:

[VamosVixs]

On pay and go with my iphone but got an offer from Virgin for the blackberry curve, 3000 minutes to other Virgin mobiles
100 minutes, 250 texts, 500MB Mobile Web - All this for £9.99 per month.

I mainly use my phone for texting and internet so is it beneficial to switch from the iphone, is blackberry a good phone?

[supergran]

I've always been on Pay as you go but want to update to a more modern phone. One with good camera, touch screen etc. Any advice and info? I was quoted £35 monthly which would be reduced to £23 if I was accompanied by someone who works for the Council!!! This was in the Orange shop. I'm sure there are cheaper options out there but it's like a maze/minefield to someone like me. Always had simple phones but now want to be able to use fb, twitter, here.

[Linda]

I'm quite worried about what's been going on with the US government and the internet (I don't mean to be political, but this affects everyone who uses the internet!) I see that megaupload has been shut down - and I know several people who have put their vids on there. I put all my photos on photobucket for safekeeping, but if that ever got shut down I'd lose the lot! (I also have them saved on an external hard drive, but what if that went wrong?) Owners of sites like that can't possibly police everything that is posted on them. I know that YouTube do their best, as people I know have posted vids they've made to which they have added a soundtrack of their choice (usually a popular song), and their vids have been taken down because of the soundtrack. That seems a shame too really. I don't really know what the answer is - obviously people/companies want to take care of their copyrights but on the other hand it can't be fair to just get rid of everything :confused:

[cazza99]

Can you make a copy of your pics on your computer Linda, as well. It would be safer.

[pabbers]

Can you make a copy of your pics on your computer Linda, as well. It would be safer.

All ours are on cds as well as in the ether somewhere.

[Linda]

Well, they are on my external HD as well as on photobucket. Actually the full versions are on the EXD and only shrunk versions are on Photobucket.

[pabbers]

Well, they are on my external HD as well as on photobucket. Actually the full versions are on the EXD and only shrunk versions are on Photobucket.

At least on a cd they're somewhere sort of tangible and non electronic that can't really go wrong, if you see what I mean.

[Linda]

I don't see that a CD is any more reliable than an EXD?

[pabbers]

I don't see that a CD is any more reliable than an EXD?

'Sprobably me being illogical but a cd will play on numerous machines. If your exd is bust, it's bust.........I think.

[Linda]

Eh? It's just like any other external backup, it will connect to any PC! Won't it?

[Linda]

Wow! My daughter's bf and his friend are busy playing a computer game, and I was telling them (like the ancient person that I am) that in my day they didn't have these realistic-looking games (that I don't like) but I used to play a game that was just called 'adventure game' (it was freeware) and you were just a cursor moving around a plan of a castle, of which you could only see a tiny bit at once. They suggested that it might still be available online so I looked - and hey presto! it's called castle adventure now and I've just downloaded it. Many happy hours await me . . .

[KnightOwl]

Wow! My daughter's bf and his friend are busy playing a computer game, and I was telling them (like the ancient person that I am) that in my day they didn't have these realistic-looking games (that I don't like) but I used to play a game that was just called 'adventure game' (it was freeware) and you were just a cursor moving around a plan of a castle, of which you could only see a tiny bit at once. They suggested that it might still be available online so I looked - and hey presto! it's called castle adventure now and I've just downloaded it. Many happy hours await me . . .

I remember that one too, Linda, and several other similar ones. A couple of years ago I had a look for games I used to play on my Spectrum or BBC Micro, and I found several of them online - not my favourite unfortunately, but still lots of fun!

[KnightOwl]

At least on a cd they're somewhere sort of tangible and non electronic that can't really go wrong, if you see what I mean.

I dunno - a CD can still get scratched and you can't guarantee it will still be readable. At least on an external hard drive, the drive itself is enclosed, so it's a bit safer, although I suppose you could drop it from a height or something.

And yes, an external hard drive should be readable on any PC as long as it's not physically damaged, and modern ones can cope with a fair bit of damage before they're totally unrecoverable.

As far as reliability is concerned, there's not much to choose between them though, both are pretty good. Personally, I'm paranoid about losing photos, so I have several copies of most of them.

[AllyB]

I remember that one too, Linda, and several other similar ones. A couple of years ago I had a look for games I used to play on my Spectrum or BBC Micro, and I found several of them online - not my favourite unfortunately, but still lots of fun!

Used to love Atic Atac and Jet Set Willy but neither are just addictive in their online guise!

[-J-]

I'm quite worried about what's been going on with the US government and the internet (I don't mean to be political, but this affects everyone who uses the internet!) I see that megaupload has been shut down - and I know several people who have put their vids on there. I put all my photos on photobucket for safekeeping, but if that ever got shut down I'd lose the lot! (I also have them saved on an external hard drive, but what if that went wrong?) Owners of sites like that can't possibly police everything that is posted on them. I know that YouTube do their best, as people I know have posted vids they've made to which they have added a soundtrack of their choice (usually a popular song), and their vids have been taken down because of the soundtrack. That seems a shame too really. I don't really know what the answer is - obviously people/companies want to take care of their copyrights but on the other hand it can't be fair to just get rid of everything :confused:well worry no more SOPA is dead (for now)http://mashable.com/2012/01/20/sopa-is-dead-smith-pulls-bill/

[DaveArneRiise]

You'd think they'd know by now that there's no oil on the internet.

[pabbers]

You'd think they'd know by now that there's no oil on the internet.

:laugh::laugh::laugh:

[dewster99]

was interested and pleased to note that ITV are covering the french open this year. BBC are obviously really cutting back but good to know there will be coverage

[JAMES4578]

Yes Dewster, most of it wil be on ITV4 but there will also be some coverage on ITV1. This thread (http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?336-ITV-gets-French-Open-tennis-tv-rights&highlight=french+open)about it was set up earlier.

[dewster99]

oop sorry being new again has its downfalls lol

[JAMES4578]

oop sorry being new again has its downfalls lol

No problem!

[supergran]

Some very negative comments on Facebook from certain Andy fans!!

[-J-]

Some very negative comments on Facebook from certain Andy fans!!name and shame em :pirate:

[Cathy66]

Probably me. you know what? I thought this was a friendly site but it only takes one person. I have said nothing on FB that I haven't said on here for all to see in my earlier posts. seeing as the person making comments on here uses the word "negative" I know out right that they are refering to me. i don't need naming and shaming if you don't mind. I love Andy and there are people on here who know that. Sally you can keep my tickets. I will just enjoy the weekend with my partner and daughter. i'm not ashamed of anything i have said and i'm not afraid of bullies!

[Cathy66]

name and shame em :pirate: My comments are exactly what I said on here earlier.

[-J-]

slightly confused why you think i am having a go at you ?

[Linda]

You've done nothing wrong, Cathy. You can't help feeling disappointed. We all know you love Andy. Try not to let others' comments upset you - and you don't know for sure they meant you, they might have meant someone else.

[Cathy66]

Thank you so much Linda. I'm so upset with a certain person. I had come to terms with the disappointment and was going to come and cheer onthe team regardless. Now I don't think I want to. A certain person has insulted me on FB and now come on here and tried to stir things. can't believe it and am so disgusted and upset.

[-J-]

You've done nothing wrong, Cathy. You can't help feeling disappointed. We all know you love Andy. Try not to let others' comments upset you - and you don't know for sure they meant you, they might have meant someone else.i would like to think we all have the freedom to express how we feel cathy, just we wont all agree all the time, just like any other family :pirate:

[Cathy66]

slightly confused why you think i am having a go at you ? I'm the person who needs so called naming and shaming. Do you think my comments on here are negative? Well they are the same that I have made on FB. The bully I am referring to is the person who Has come on here and said that certain fans are making negative comments on FB. That person has earlier had a go at me on FB and called me negative. I'm just stating that I have only said on FB what I have said on here. x

[Cathy66]

i would like to think we all have the freedom to express how we feel cathy, just we wont all agree all the time, just like any other family :pirate:Thoroughly go along with that J but it's not fair for members to come on here stirring things up about what is going on on other sites. I have said on their what I have said on here.x

[traveller7]

I didnt read much into the comment I didnt think it was aimed at anyone in particular maybe im niave.
The point of boards like this is freedom to say what we want and I know if I had bought tickets i would be disappointed too - dont worry cathy you go and enjoy yourself.

[Cathy66]

You've done nothing wrong, Cathy. You can't help feeling disappointed. We all know you love Andy. Try not to let others' comments upset you - and you don't know for sure they meant you, they might have meant someone else. They meant me Linda cos they've actually approached me on FB and called me negative.x

[-J-]

presume you mean this
I am cross I'm afraid to say.I suspected this after he lost the semi. he doesn't need the points now having qualified for the olympics. I can't help but feel a little sulking here. GB have got a major hill to climb. Probably end up back in group 2. Dan Evans for heavens sake. yes I enjoy the atmosphere too and will give my support but i do feel sorry for the team.x
and il take it you arnt asking a rhetorical question, so no i dont think its negative, not something i would say but i dont rate the DC highly in the grand scheme of things but like i said a moment ago weall have different views and should be free to express them
FWIW MY NAME AND SHAME LINE WASNT MEANT TO CAUSE OFFENCE JUST MA TYPICAL THROW AWAY LINE

[Linda]

Well, Cathy, that's only one person's opinion. You see from the post above that Traveller would have felt exactly the same as you. Just ignore the person who is criticising you. Go to Braehead and have a good time.

[Cathy66]

presume you mean this
and il take it you arnt asking a rhetorical question, so no i dont think its negative, not something i would say but i dont rate the DC highly in the grand scheme of things but like i said a moment ago weall have different views and should be free to express them
FWIW MY NAME AND SHAME LINE WASNT MEANT TO CAUSE OFFENCE JUST MA TYPICAL THROW AWAY LINE No foul J. don't worry but you can understand why it's upset me the fact that a person has come on here referring to my comment as negative on FB when they are the same as what's on here. I knew they were meaning me because they actually referred to me as being a negative person in response to the comment I made. That's what's upset me . I don't think it's anything to be ashamed of and I am glad that you see that.x

[supergran]

Feeling a little sad tonight that people do not tell the absolute truth and are very inaccurate when relaying information. I have the accurate statements which have not been put into the public domain. Also annoyed that people can make insulting comments when it has nothing to do with them.

[karanga]

:grouphug: supergran. Sorry to read that some people have annoyed you. :flowers:

[supergran]

Probably me. you know what? I thought this was a friendly site but it only takes one person. I have said nothing on FB that I haven't said on here for all to see in my earlier posts. seeing as the person making comments on here uses the word "negative" I know out right that they are refering to me. i don't need naming and shaming if you don't mind. I love Andy and there are people on here who know that. Sally you can keep my tickets. I will just enjoy the weekend with my partner and daughter. i'm not ashamed of anything i have said and i'm not afraid of bullies! Would just like to point out that a bully is someone "who uses strength or power to coerce others by fear"; "persecute or oppress by words or threats". Comments that people don't like or comments disagreeing with another person's view is not bullying. Just thought I'd clear that up.:)

[supergran]

:thanks:It is annoying when people are over-sensitive about something you've said which doesn't agree with their opinion then they don't actually tell the whole truth when explaining themselves in order to gain sympathy and make me look nasty.

[patmoren]

Let it go Maureen.

[supergran]

It has gone now Pat. I've had my say....over.

[KnightOwl]

Several posts moved here from the DC thread, as they were getting a bit off topic - a few related ones from the H & S/News threads moved too so they're all together. Besides, I think it's probably time we drew a line under this conversation.

[-J-]

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[AllyB]

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Nice work da Vinci :thumbup:

[-J-]

Nice work da Vinci :thumbup:its an abstract piece i like to call"heart beat of a certain football club"

[rondun]

And not even Dr Murray can save them...

[-J-]

And not even Dr Murray can save them...:rolling: not even brother murray ;)

[Linda]

I think we spoil this dog, she is having duck for dinner. We only had chicken. :rolleyes:

[cazza99]

Thats quackers. :)

[Hawkeye]

Linda should be up before the beak.

[KnightOwl]

Nah, she'd duck out of that no problem...

[cazza99]

Hope Linda is not getting hen pecked.

[KnightOwl]

Tarred and feathered, more like

[cazza99]

I should think her dog is now waddling after having its fill.

[Hawkeye]

A cup of teal make her feel better.

[Sallydaisy]

Waddling to the WC more like!

http://freeemoticonsandsmileys.com/animated%20emoticons/Animal%20Animated%20Emoticons/duck%20run.gif

[-J-]

just pop in for a gander at you lot

[Cathy66]

Feeling a little sad tonight that people do not tell the absolute truth and are very inaccurate when relaying information. I have the accurate statements which have not been put into the public domain. Also annoyed that people can make insulting comments when it has nothing to do with them.

I cannot believe this. Fuming! End of!

[KnightOwl]

Besides, I think it's probably time we drew a line under this conversation.

The mods have already asked that a line be drawn under this matter and it's in the best interests of the forum as a whole for everyone to respect that request. Any subsequent related posts will be deleted.

[-J-]

http://www.artofthestate.co.uk/photos/post_box_and_snow.jpg

[Ace!]

Young couple scoop http://smileys.sur-la-toile.com/repository/Respect/P_03BA%7E1.GIF£45million EuroMillions jackpot


Both 22, how amazing for them!

[Cathy66]

decided to leave forum. best wishes everyone. :)

[RoastLamb]

decided to leave forum. best wishes everyone. :)

Cathy, don't do that. You can always use your ignore button - it's a great wee tool!!! And the rest of us will miss you lots.

[supergran]

The ignore button is a good tip.

[KnightOwl]

Besides, I think it's probably time we drew a line under this conversation.


The mods have already asked that a line be drawn under this matter and it's in the best interests of the forum as a whole for everyone to respect that request. Any subsequent related posts will be deleted.
Closing temporarily

[Linda]

If this had been posted on 1st April I would have thought that it was a spoof:

Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/9101874/Minister-praises-plan-to-heat-swimming-pool-from-fires-of-crematorium.html): Minister praises plan to heat swimming pool from fires of crematorium

[-J-]

sounds like a great idea

[-J-]

i have lost an idiot child(well 20 yr old) somewhere near inverness:rolling:

[Hawkeye]

As long as it's not one of the 4 and 20!

[-J-]

As long as it's not one of the 4 and 20!wonder if thats the same thing i think it means if so properly that's why he got lost

[supergran]

Graham Norton Show tonight: Shocked to see Goldie Hawn's stretched, smooth, shiny face. Why oh why do attractive women go under the knife?

[ljs]

I wonder too SG , I just stick to Nivea :big grin:

[supergran]

And I bet you look better than she does.

[ljs]

dont know about that , but i try :rolling:

[supergran]

Don't know how old you are but I say as you grow older accept the signs of ageing but look after yourself and laugh a lot. I have and I do.

[ljs]

I try , Im 52 , but a young 52 :rolling:

[supergran]

No, to me you are simply young!!!!

[diamond gal1]

411

Can I introduce my baby sis to the forum? this is Rachel xxx

[diamond gal1]

Thanks James, shes a sweetie x

[JAMES4578]

oh right:)

[diamond gal1]

Oh right what ?

[JAMES4578]

Oh right what ?

just a response to your sweetie comment lol!

[diamond gal1]

LOL you are a sweetie x

[diamond gal1]

Am still peeved at Andy's loss today x

[diamond gal1]

412And this is the gorgeous other sister

[diamond gal1]

And she is my star xxxxx

[DaveArneRiise]

412And this is the gorgeous other sister

*Swims past

[RoastLamb]

I'm hosting a baby shower in two weeks and would like to play some games. Tasteful not tacky or gross. Anyone have any suggestions?

[pabbers]

On the theme of babies and depending on whether enough people are coming, you can ask each person to bring a pic of themselves (or let you have the pic in advance) as a baby and then you number them and people have to guess who is who.

[RoastLamb]

Yes, I'm doing that one. Thanks! "Guess who the baby is". I also thought about a baby trivia game and fill in the missing words to the nursery rhyme.

[Lizzim]

Not really a game and probably fairly standard practice (I've only ever been to one shower) but we had to guess the sex, weight and arrival date of my friend's baby....

[ljs]

We bought a little book , decorated the front with baby stickers , then as each guest arrived , we had them write one piece of advice to the new mommy , and if they didnt have kids , they could write a wish for the baby or something that had been passed down to them.

The mom really enjoyed reading all of it after the shower !!

We also played the poopy diaper game , know you dont want that one , but it was fun , and the prize for that was a " glade candle " :)

[RoastLamb]

ljs: This is her second baby. Defo don't want the poopy diaper game. Shudder. I know it's nutella but even so. I like the guest book idea. My daughter is decorating all the party favour boxes (I'm giving everyone a homemade cupcake to take home). My first time with fondant flowers so wish me luck.

Lizzim: that's a good idea too!!! In this case we don't know the sex.

[MurrayAOne]

ljs: This is her second baby. Defo don't want the poopy diaper game. Shudder. I know it's nutella but even so. I like the guest book idea. My daughter is decorating all the party favour boxes (I'm giving everyone a homemade cupcake to take home). My first time with fondant flowers so wish me luck.

Lizzim: that's a good idea too!!! In this case we don't know the sex.

...poopy diaper game with nutella...?!!!...hilarious!

[ljs]

I used peanut butter for the poopy diaper game , our baby was already here and was breastfed so thats what hers looked like :rolling:

[MurrayAOne]

I used peanut butter for the poopy diaper game , our baby was already here and was breastfed so thats what hers looked like :rolling:

Ha! Even better!!!

[RoastLamb]

I used peanut butter for the poopy diaper game , our baby was already here and was breastfed so thats what hers looked like :rolling:

Aah you see I'd use grainy mustard for breastfed baby diapers.

[ljs]

yep that would work too , now this little one im talking about is 2 and all toilet trained , so its all good !!!

[pabbers]

Aah you see I'd use grainy mustard for breastfed baby diapers.

Eugh! Takes me back a bit. Mine are 29 and 26 years old now!

[Linda]

Oh dear - after reading this I'm suddenly hoping that I won't be a grandparent :sofa:

[hfwardhouse]

Oh dear - after reading this I'm suddenly hoping that I won't be a grandparent :sofa:

I'm sure you don't mean that ;) - you don't have to do the nappy thing - you can just hand the smelly baby back when it's dirty ;)

[RoastLamb]

I need to know the answer to this one - anyone know?

17. What is the word for pregnant in England?
A. stuffed
B. full
C. up the spout
D. packed

[-J-]

C. up the spout
or up the duff
or bun in the oven

[RoastLamb]

C. up the spout

That's what I thought but this American quiz says it's "stuffed".

[-J-]

That's what I thought but this American quiz says it's "stuffed".only time i heard stuffed mentioned in this context would be during the conception process ;)

[RoastLamb]

:lol: I always thought when you say "I'm stuffed" it means you're full with food. Not pregnant.

[Linda]

Quite right, Fiona, stuffed means full of food. Nothing to do with being pregnant. It can also mean up the swanee, i.e. everything's gone wrong. eg If x loses this match, my pick'em is totally stuffed.

[RoastLamb]

Exactly! I don't know where they got that from. Apparently a nappy in South Africa is called a disposable. I guess I'd better check the veracity of that one out as well.

[Linda]

Hm, has Andy got an Aston Martin now? http://the-slice.com/2012/03/murray-leaves-miami-practice-in-aston-martin/

Strangely, Rafa did have an Aston Martin but now drives a Ferrari. Didn't Andy have a Ferrari before? They could have just done a swap and probably saved tens of thousands of pounds (although I suppose money is not an issue as they are both multi millionaires).

[DaveArneRiise]

Do the clocks go forward tonight??

[lynne]

Yes they do!:)

[DaveArneRiise]

Thanks Lynne so what time will they go forward? It's currently 00:33 right?

[lynne]

They say 2 a.m but I just put them forward before bed or any time after midnight!:)

[VamosVixs]

My iphone automatically changed when it was 1am. So I assume change at 1am to go forward and change at 2am to go back.

[Linda]

I think it's officially 2am when the clocks go forward/back, but I normally do it at midnight, or earlier if I go to bed earlier. Although I haven't changed the microwave or the central heating timer yet - really must do that, or I won't have hot water when I get up!

[Hawkeye]

It's 1 to 2 in the spring and 2 to 1 in the autumn.

[cazza99]

Spring forward and fall back.

[Sallydaisy]

Ten ton of adverts for weed killer on the TV ... anyone would think it was spring.
:rolleyes:

[Alis]

Had some friends in for dinner tonight and the talk turned to the best British sportsman/woman of all time - suggestions varied from Nick Faldo to Steve Redgrave. Anyone any other ideas?

[RoastLamb]

Seb Coe? Gazza :lol:

[AllyB]

I would go with Sir Steve, although if Sir Chris were to bag another couple of golds this summer that may change.

[AllyB]

What is it with cars driving into lochs in Harris? Can't remember ever hearing about it before Jay moved there.

[-J-]

What is it with cars driving into lochs in Harris? Can't remember ever hearing about it before Jay moved there.:rolling: there has been a spate of them, actally seen some idiot try to do it last week fortunately he chose a bridge with a barrier

[Hawkeye]

so you're saying, since -J- arrived, lots of people are desperate to leave? Harsh...

[Linda]

Unless J is exercising some sort of supernatural influence over them . . . .

[AllyB]

maybe more like unnatural

[Linda]

Tonight Caz (my daughter) did a firewalk for charity! Unfortunately I forgot to take my camera.

[Hawkeye]

Someone must have taken some photos surely!

[Linda]

Oh yes, there were lots of people taking photos and there was an official photo of the whole group.

[-J-]

i might have a picture of 5 whales(pod?) we where watching off shore, but cant find my lead for the camera to check

[hfwardhouse]

Get looking then J we want to see :)

[-J-]

Get looking then J we want to see :)my camera wasnt up to the job, could see then clear as anything through the bins
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[Jan]

must have been quite a sight!

[Sallydaisy]

Does anyone else think this looks like a mouse ............ freaking me out everytime I hit Google home!

http://www.google.co.uk/logos/2012/Howard_Carter-2012-hp.jpg

[AllyB]

Not sure if i'd have spotted that myself but I see what you mean