rubecula 721 Report post Posted January 5 some Everton games in here http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30642478?intc_type=singletheme&intc_location=bbcsport&intc_campaign=facup&intc_linkname=article_classicmatches_contentcard1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeO 8,239 Report post Posted January 7 Somewhat non-PC in places this but it made me laugh a lot... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete0 1,078 Report post Posted January 11 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-northern-ireland-42648471 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeO 8,239 Report post Posted January 12 Both my computers updated last night and today Chrome has gone crazy (on both), eg I can't post on here though I can log on and read; same applies with hotmail, I can look at my in box but can't open any mail. Also won't let me log on to one of my online bank accounts, while others are fine. Bonkers. Can't stand Edge or IE so (on Josh's advice) I'm giving Opera a go. Seems good so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnh 1,359 Report post Posted January 14 Sorry, problem with my original post. I was posting as to why people are using two 't's in 'isn'tt', but it appears that the system adds a 't' automatically? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 4,457 Report post Posted January 14 3 hours ago, johnh said: Sorry, problem with my original post. I was posting as to why people are using two 't's in 'isn'tttt', but it appears that the system adds a 't' automatically? Autocorrect on my side. Ever since iOS 11, the autocorrect has gone mental. I accidentally wrote ahould and that got translated into "agh lots" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeO 8,239 Report post Posted January 14 4 hours ago, johnh said: Sorry, problem with my original post. I was posting as to why people are using two 't's in 'isn'ttt', but it appears that the system adds a 't' automatically? There's something strange going on, some people are losing letters after apostrophes so isn'tt appears as isn't. Like Matt suggested I don't think it's a TT issue though, it seems to be autocorrect on some devices. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnh 1,359 Report post Posted January 14 On my 'quote' in Matt's post its added two 't's, but in MikeO's post its only added one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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johnh 1,359 Report post Posted January 18 My older brother who has returned to Liverpool after 67 years away, was having lunch the other day with the ex Archbishop of Liverpool, Patrick Kelly (now retired). He told my brother that he was once at a function with Ken Dodd who asked him - 'You know all those letters St. Paul wrote, did anyone ever reply?' 2 MikeO and Matt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeO 8,239 Report post Posted January 18 11 minutes ago, johnh said: My older brother who has returned to Liverpool after 67 years away, was having lunch the other day with the ex Archbishop of Liverpool, Patrick Kelly (now retired). He told my brother that he was once at a function with Ken Dodd who asked him - 'You know all those letters St. Paul wrote, did anyone ever reply?' Question that needs answering that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeO 8,239 Report post Posted January 22 New one on me today, was driving into Exeter along a relatively main road when I was confronted by five unmarked police cars with blue lights flashing escorting an ambulance but they were driving down the middle of the road so everyone had to pull over to get out of the way. My assumption was that whoever was in the ambulance was a seriously bad guy and the escort was in place to stop anyone ramming the ambulance to facilitate an escape attempt. It was also stangely going in totally the wrong direction if they were trying to get to the nearest A&E/hospital. @London Blueany idea? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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MikeO 8,239 Report post Posted January 26 Top guy John Humphrys which this confirms I think, how many footballers would take a 50% pay cut? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-42840517 Had the pleasure of working with him many years back; I salute him for his current stance/honesty but I'm not at all surprised. 1 Matt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palfy 515 Report post Posted January 27 34 minutes ago, MikeO said: Top guy John Humphrys which this confirms I think, how many footballers would take a 50% pay cut? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-42840517 Had the pleasure of working with him many years back; I salute him for his current stance/honesty but I'm not at all surprised. Did you have to take a pay cut😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeO 8,239 Report post Posted January 27 7 minutes ago, Palfy said: Did you have to take a pay cut😁 I've just taken a huge one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palfy 515 Report post Posted January 27 6 hours ago, MikeO said: I've just taken a huge one. Why?, and what do you do and how did you come to work with John Humphrys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rubecula 721 Report post Posted January 27 10 hours ago, MikeO said: I've just taken a huge one. me too Mike .... no choice really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeO 8,239 Report post Posted January 27 4 hours ago, Palfy said: Why?, and what do you do and how did you come to work with John Humphrys I'll pm you a bit later mate, off out in a minute. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palfy 515 Report post Posted January 28 I'll put this here just got home from a night out watching a tribute band called Sex Pistols Experience what a fucking night grew up with this Shit, took me back 40 years great night if you like this sort of thing look them up on the internet well worth a look at, saw the original pistols live in 77, these lads are great they covered a couple of the Ramones tracks as well. If you get the opportunity take it you won't regret it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeO 8,239 Report post Posted January 28 15 hours ago, Palfy said: I'll put this here just got home from a night out watching a tribute band called Sex Pistols Experience what a fucking night grew up with this Shit, took me back 40 years great night if you like this sort of thing look them up on the internet well worth a look at, saw the original pistols live in 77, these lads are great they covered a couple of the Ramones tracks as well. If you get the opportunity take it you won't regret it. I've always avoided "tribute" bands myself though I'm often told some of them are very good. We were lucky Palfy that we grew up in an era when bands went on tour to sell records (which was where they made their money) so tickets to watch live were cheap, now things in the era of cheap/free downloads etc bands make their money from touring so tickets are astronomically priced. Hence the evolution of the tribute acts I guess. I missed the Pistols because Guildford was one of the many venues that banned them sadly but back in those days I was at a gig at least once a fortnight, happy days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palfy 515 Report post Posted January 28 1 hour ago, MikeO said: I've always avoided "tribute" bands myself though I'm often told some of them are very good. We were lucky Palfy that we grew up in an era when bands went on tour to sell records (which was where they made their money) so tickets to watch live were cheap, now things in the era of cheap/free downloads etc bands make their money from touring so tickets are astronomically priced. Hence the evolution of the tribute acts I guess. I missed the Pistols because Guildford was one of the many venues that banned them sadly but back in those days I was at a gig at least once a fortnight, happy days. The first band I ever saw live was T.Rex and the last was Cold Play in between I've seen The Sex Pistols, The Jam, The Clash, The Specials, Bad Manners, Madness, Michael Jackson, David Bowie, Status Quo, Rose Royce and Kid Creole and the Coconuts. I've seen many more at festivals but the above are those who I went to see in concert, for me the 70s and 80s were the best years musically in my life I also love late 50s and 60s sounds but was far too young to experience the music and culture together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeO 8,239 Report post Posted January 28 15 minutes ago, Palfy said: The first band I ever saw live was T.Rex and the last was Cold Play in between I've seen The Sex Pistols, The Jam, The Clash, The Specials, Bad Manners, Madness, Michael Jackson, David Bowie, Status Quo, Rose Royce and Kid Creole and the Coconuts. I've seen many more at festivals but the above are those who I went to see in concert, for me the 70s and 80s were the best years musically in my life I also love late 50s and 60s sounds but was far too young to experience the music and culture together. Twelve year old post this but it'll save me some typing. http://www.toffeetalk.com/topic/709-live-bands/?do=findComment&comment=7975 I also saw The Jam several times because they came from Woking which was about four miles away from me so I saw them in their very early days, also Bruce Foxton was often in my local. Reading was the festival to be at back then and I saw (I sort of remember) many bands there. Hammersmith odeon (doesn't exist anymore) was also a good venue for me because I could get a bus direct their from right opposite my house, plus had some great nights at the Hope and Anchor in Islington and the Half Moon in Putney which were brilliant small venues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palfy 515 Report post Posted January 28 8 minutes ago, MikeO said: Twelve year old post this but it'll save me some typing. http://www.toffeetalk.com/topic/709-live-bands/?do=findComment&comment=7975 I also saw The Jam several times because they came from Woking which was about four miles away from me so I saw them in their very early days, also Bruce Foxton was often in my local. Reading was the festival to be at back then and I saw (I sort of remember) many bands there. Hammersmith odeon (doesn't exist anymore) was also a good venue for me because I could get a bus direct their from right opposite my house, plus had some great nights at the Hope and Anchor in Islington and the Half Moon in Putney which were brilliant small venues. Some big names on there Mike sounds like you like great guitarist who have equally good vocals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeO 8,239 Report post Posted February 2 Fancy a go? I want to know how you get off the platform at the end. £125 a pop apparently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeO 8,239 Report post Posted February 7 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-42939192 "They found the Stone Age Briton had dark hair - with a small probability that it was curlier than average - blue eyes and skin that was probably dark brown or black in tone." Interesting, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 4,457 Report post Posted February 8 Powerful message 2 holystove and MikeO reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnh 1,359 Report post Posted February 12 Getting a stair lift for her indoors (arthritis). Guy came from Stannah today to measure up and give a quote. He was a Scouser! - born and bred in Toxteth. We spent more time talking about Liverpool than we did the stair lift! Unfortunately he was a red but I still gave him the order. 1 MikeO reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Romey 1878 8,074 Report post Posted February 13 http://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2018/02/suspected-poacher-found-dead-eaten-by-lions.html I really hope this is the case. 2 1 Matt, MikeO and holystove reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnh 1,359 Report post Posted February 16 You couldn't make it up! Today was stair lift fitting day. The fitters said they were coming at 9.30am. Set alarm for 8.00am, getting dressed and the front door bell rang. Her indoors was already downstairs and I heard her open the front door and then close it again almost immediately. A minute later the phone rang, I answered it on the bedroom extension. A guy said he was from Stannah and could I confirm my house number. I told him the number and he said that he'd just been to that number and the lady sent him away. I went down and let him in. When he came the first time, Her indoors thought he said he was from Satnav and was selling something! To be fair, we weren't expecting them until 9.30. He's gone now, did an excellent job. 1 Matt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnh 1,359 Report post Posted February 17 You never know who is at the door! Front door bell rang this afternoon. My daughter, who is visiting, went to open the door came back in and said 'the Prime Minister is at the door'. I said 'invite her in'. Theresa May came in and stayed for about 10 minutes. Had a good chat and she answered questions, very personable. Can always say the Prime Minister has been in our house. Just to clarify, she is our MP. I know she is not everyone's cup of tea but she does work hard. Every week-end she is out and about in the constituency. When she came in her bodyguard stayed just outside the front door. Out of habit, my daughter started to close the door, the bodyguard shouldered it open! 1 Bailey reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeO 8,239 Report post Posted February 17 2 hours ago, johnh said: You never know who is at the door! Front door bell rang this afternoon. My daughter, who is visiting, went to open the door came back in and said 'the Prime Minister is at the door'. I said 'invite her in'. Theresa May came in and stayed for about 10 minutes. Had a good chat and she answered questions, very personable. Can always say the Prime Minister has been in our house. Just to clarify, she is our MP. I know she is not everyone's cup of tea but she does work hard. Every week-end she is out and about in the constituency. When she came in her bodyguard stayed just outside the front door. Out of habit, my daughter started to close the door, the bodyguard shouldered it open! Impressive John (though she probably just wanted a go on your stairlift); personally in that situation I'd have set the wife on the bodyguard and chained Mrs May up in the basement.....well I would if we had one. She obviously reads TT and knew she'd get a better reception at yours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Romey 1878 8,074 Report post Posted February 18 A poisoning opportunity has gone to waste. 2 Matt and pete0 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornish Steve 2,139 Report post Posted February 19 On 2/17/2018 at 12:07, johnh said: You never know who is at the door! Front door bell rang this afternoon. My daughter, who is visiting, went to open the door came back in and said 'the Prime Minister is at the door'. I said 'invite her in'. Theresa May came in and stayed for about 10 minutes. Had a good chat and she answered questions, very personable. Can always say the Prime Minister has been in our house. Just to clarify, she is our MP. I know she is not everyone's cup of tea but she does work hard. Every week-end she is out and about in the constituency. When she came in her bodyguard stayed just outside the front door. Out of habit, my daughter started to close the door, the bodyguard shouldered it open! I thought you were about to tell one of your jokes... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
holystove 362 Report post Posted February 19 On 17-2-2018 at 18:07, johnh said: You never know who is at the door! Front door bell rang this afternoon. My daughter, who is visiting, went to open the door came back in and said 'the Prime Minister is at the door'. I said 'invite her in'. Theresa May came in and stayed for about 10 minutes. Had a good chat and she answered questions, very personable. Can always say the Prime Minister has been in our house. Just to clarify, she is our MP. I know she is not everyone's cup of tea but she does work hard. Every week-end she is out and about in the constituency. When she came in her bodyguard stayed just outside the front door. Out of habit, my daughter started to close the door, the bodyguard shouldered it open! That's amazing she takes time to do that. Does she visit everyone in Maidenhead or only the known supporters? What did you ask her? Why didn't the bodyguard just come inside instead of letting all the heat out? (did she have a coughing fit? did paintings just start to fall off your wall inexplicably?) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnh 1,359 Report post Posted February 19 1 hour ago, holystove said: That's amazing she takes time to do that. Does she visit everyone in Maidenhead or only the known supporters? What did you ask her? Why didn't the bodyguard just come inside instead of letting all the heat out? (did she have a coughing fit? did paintings just start to fall off your wall inexplicably?) I asked my daughter what Theresa May said when she opened the door. My daughter said she said 'are you Miss Henesy', so it must have been a 'targeted' visit but have no idea why. We invited the bodyguard in but he declined. No coughing fit - what paintings! We talked about Brexit and her indoors and son-in-law discussed 'green' issues, plastic waste etc., She stayed about 10 minutes. Very pleasant and down to earth, just like having a neighbour in for a chat. In the weekly Maidenhead Advertiser she is out every week-end attending (mainly charity) events. Three or four every week-end. The only reason I can think of for the visit is that I sent a couple of emails to her. However, one was about 3 years ago and the other about 18 months ago. Still, it was an unusual and interesting experience. As she gave a speech in Germany on Saturday morning and arrived with us Saturday early afternoon, I worked out that she must have come straight from Heathrow Airport (about 14 miles from us) - and is on her way home 1 holystove reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeO 8,239 Report post Posted February 19 4 hours ago, holystove said: Does she visit everyone in Maidenhead or only the known supporters? Just the known supporters, she'll be back at John's front door again next Saturday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnh 1,359 Report post Posted February 19 3 hours ago, MikeO said: Just the known supporters, she'll be back at John's front door again next Saturday. With a majority of over 26k she''s got a lot of front doors to get to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeO 8,239 Report post Posted February 19 10 minutes ago, johnh said: With a majority of over 26k she''s got a lot of front doors to get to. Ancient history. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeO 8,239 Report post Posted February 23 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-43174862 How can anyone do that? 37 days without a poo when you're eating normally? Jeez. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Romey 1878 8,074 Report post Posted February 24 11 hours ago, MikeO said: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-43174862 How can anyone do that? 37 days without a poo when you're eating normally? Jeez. He must be one bloated fucker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeO 8,239 Report post Posted February 24 2°C outside and an ice-cream van has just come down our street playing "Popeye the Sailor Man"; surely definition of optimism. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnh 1,359 Report post Posted February 28 Got an absolutely stonking cold. Cough, sore throat, headache. The other night I couldn't sleep, felt cold all night. Last night I put the central heating on override, left it on all night. Put a woolly dressing gown over pyjamas plus bedsocks! Slept like a log. Feel a bit better today though I haven't been out of doors for three days. Hand is back to normal though and her indoors is recovering well from her op. Roll on the spring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeO 8,239 Report post Posted March 2 Just got super insulated for ten minute walk to local shop to get a few bits only to find it closed due to the weather (since 2.00 yesterday apparently) so had to clear the car of snow to drive couple of miles to the next alternative. We had about five inches of snow which was followed overnight by freezing rain so the snow had a solid crust of ice on it, quite a job. Then an ice rink to the shop, only other cars I saw were 4WD but made it back safely; I normally love snow but the freezing rain has made it horrible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeO 8,239 Report post Posted March 2 While we're (at least I am) talking about the weather this made me laugh on the Beeb... Two coaches of students from Leeds College of Art have been left stuck in Littleborough. Richard Sears, whose daughter Abby Louise is part of the group, said: "They have had a four-day trip to Berlin and arrived back at Liverpool about teatime last night. "She spent the night sleeping on the floor of the disabled toilet to keep warm along with her friends, it's every parent's worst nightmare really." Your grown up (or very nearly) daughter having to kip on the floor for the night is your worst nightmare? Fuck off. They probably had a right laugh anyway. 1 pete0 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeO 8,239 Report post Posted March 12 In the process of pretty drastic garden work at the moment (though not doing much myself, daughter's partner is a landscape gardener/tree surgeon and a bloody good one I have to say; result. Although we are paying him). Anyway wife wanted 2ft of trellis on top of a 9ft "dividing" fence that he put up but it's been impossible to source the right size because it's non standard; could've bodged it by getting two 6x2 panels and cutting one down but that would only work with very basic rather than "framed" panels so I didn't want to do that. Miraculously this morning we found a place that had really nice 3x2 stuff so got three of them, ideal. Here's the thing, wife went for a nap a bit earlier and I promised I'd put them up while she was in bed which I have but it turns out the fence is actually about 2/3 inches longer than 9ft so there are small gaps between the middle one and the outside two....and I miscalculated a bit so one gap is probably (at most) half an inch bigger than the other. Will she notice and demand I put it right or will I get away with it? Can actually hear upstairs that she's just got up, wish me luck. 2 pete0 and Matt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeO 8,239 Report post Posted March 12 Got away with it so far but she's only looked from the back door, no forensic inspection yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnh 1,359 Report post Posted March 12 1 hour ago, MikeO said: Got away with it so far but she's only looked from the back door, no forensic inspection yet. Mike, if she spots it, tell her that daughter's partner gave you the measurements, then tip him off and buy him a pint. Just think, all that hassle avoided for the cost of a pint. 2 MikeO and pete0 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeO 8,239 Report post Posted March 12 Just now, johnh said: Mike, if she spots it, tell her that daughter's partner gave you the measurements, then tip him off and buy him a pint. Just think, all that hassle avoided for the cost of a pint. Genius! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeO 8,239 Report post Posted March 15 Why can even our PM not talk English properly? In Salisbury today she pays tribute to our "pleece"; it's a widespread issue all over the media but I'd hope for better from someone supposedly educated. "Po-lice" Theresa, not difficult. Go see John again, he'll tell you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete0 1,078 Report post Posted March 31 https://www.simplemost.com/law-says-parents-could-go-jail-kids-bullying/?utm_campaign=gemma&utm_medium=partner&utm_source=facebook&partner=gemma Good idea. Bullies parents could be sentenced to jail, can't imagine it being enforced but hopefully it'll never have to be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeO 8,239 Report post Posted Friday at 20:56 Smells of complete bullshit for me this (and I realise it's meaningless crap); Mary Berry suggesting she was detained at an airport after sniffer dogs thought her bags of flour and sugar were drugs....pretty shit sniffer dogs then. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-43844007 If she'd said that security officials saw bags of powder on X-ray then it's conceivably believable that she was checked; Graham Norton Show is probably the most objectionable TV show in the country I think, I'd rather watch Big Brother. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rubecula 721 Report post Posted Monday at 02:25 Oh fuck I can not copy and paste for some reason .... help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
