Grab a chair, kick off your shoes, chill and chat.
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Fri May 12, 2023 9:34 am
RIP David Crosby
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Chappers51 »
Fri Jan 20, 2023 7:15 am
Another of my favourite musicians has died.
RIP David Crosby.
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Last post by demi
Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:40 pm
Jacinda Ardern resigns
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Blaze »
Thu Jan 19, 2023 11:50 am
My in-laws live in New Zealand, so naturally an interest in what goes on there ....
Jacinda Ardern's been New Zealand's PM for nearly 6 years, and...
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Last post by Blaze
Thu Jan 19, 2023 5:57 pm
Blue Monday
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niemeyjt »
Mon Jan 16, 2023 6:59 am
Today is supposedly the gloomiest day of the year, so remember:
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Last post by Hotrodder
Tue Jan 17, 2023 12:43 pm
RIP Lisa Marie Presley
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Pathca »
Fri Jan 13, 2023 8:26 am
When the children of the legends start dying it’s a real reality shock
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Last post by Blaze
Fri Jan 13, 2023 8:59 am
RIP Jeff Beck
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Blaze »
Thu Jan 12, 2023 8:22 am
An incredibly innovative guitarist ....
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Last post by Chappers51
Thu Jan 12, 2023 10:07 am
Health care in UK, France & Germany
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demi »
Sun Jan 08, 2023 7:30 pm
A very interesting read about the state of health care in these countries.
I do not know enough to offer solutions, I'm just posting the link as...
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Last post by exile
Tue Jan 10, 2023 9:39 pm
metal plaque
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Sparkle »
Mon Jan 09, 2023 4:17 pm
m manonthemoon2 I came across the maine coons plaque whilst looking at these and I thought of you and hopefully it will make you smile...
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Last post by Sparkle
Mon Jan 09, 2023 5:03 pm
Cut price funeral??
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hughnique »
Sun Jan 08, 2023 9:47 am
There seems to be a glut of corny adverts on afternoon TV, especially on what could be termed as secondary channels. From hammy actors giving their...
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Last post by Liz
Mon Jan 09, 2023 8:10 am
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Last post by Sparkle
Sun Jan 08, 2023 4:15 pm
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Last post by Char
Fri Jan 06, 2023 12:47 pm
Cool gadgets?
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RobertArthur »
Thu Dec 22, 2022 2:43 pm
It's the time of the season, end of year gifts and cool gadgets, what about a pair of gloves or a new turntable? The design goes back to the early...
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Last post by Hotrodder
Sat Dec 31, 2022 5:52 pm
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Last post by Liz
Fri Dec 30, 2022 8:54 pm
The King's Speech
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Blaze »
Sun Dec 25, 2022 7:03 pm
I've just listened to this on the BBC website and thought it was brilliant.
The presentation was very different to the Queen's speech, and it was...
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Last post by Hotrodder
Tue Dec 27, 2022 5:11 pm
School Uniforms
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by
niemeyjt »
Sun Nov 20, 2022 11:32 am
After 50 years without, the issue seems to have raised its head again with new laws proposed. Of course, it still has to be passed.
source:
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Last post by Char
Mon Dec 26, 2022 2:46 pm
It's snowing !
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Blaze »
Wed Dec 21, 2022 11:23 am
No snow in Brittany, but nice to see the snow on my computer screen ! Thank you Char ! :D :D
Ooooh just seen the smashing lightbulbs too !
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Last post by Polly
Fri Dec 23, 2022 10:35 pm
Is the post office, UK defunct?
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by
hughnique »
Sat Dec 17, 2022 12:56 pm
Having seen the price of a stamp nowadays, and the rise of technology over the past few years, especially with regard to e-mail, is the current round...
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Last post by Nomoss
Mon Dec 19, 2022 8:57 am
RIP Ruth Madoc
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by
Blaze »
Sun Dec 11, 2022 8:24 pm
She has died in hospital after surgery following a fall :(
I remember her in Hi di Hi ......... just brilliant.
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Last post by Loup-garou
Wed Dec 14, 2022 11:45 am
Borderlinx
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niemeyjt »
Sat Dec 10, 2022 12:44 pm
Has anyone used them? Good / Bad / Indifferent?
I am looking to buy from the US to Switzerland - but I note they do also offer France from the UK....
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Last post by niemeyjt
Sat Dec 10, 2022 4:17 pm
UK Border Force Strikes
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by
niemeyjt »
Wed Dec 07, 2022 6:03 pm
For those wanting / not wanting visitors this Christmas, this may be bad / good news.
Ditto for those travelling to the UK over Christmas:
Border...
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Last post by niemeyjt
Thu Dec 08, 2022 7:55 am
UNESCO acknowledges the baguette!
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niemeyjt »
Wed Nov 30, 2022 6:34 pm
UNESCO lists the French baguette as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
The baguette has been inducted into the UNESCO World Heritage...
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Last post by L Austin France
Fri Dec 02, 2022 2:14 pm
Street scum
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hughnique »
Tue Nov 29, 2022 1:45 pm
24 hrs in police custody last night told the tale of a youngish adult male living with his family, I think somewhere in Bedfordshire. He was alerted...
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Last post by hughnique
Fri Dec 02, 2022 8:15 am
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Last post by niemeyjt
Fri Dec 02, 2022 5:51 am
RIP Christine McVie
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by
exile »
Wed Nov 30, 2022 10:46 pm
Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac died age 79
Some of my formative music
RIP Christine
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Last post by exile
Thu Dec 01, 2022 10:30 pm
Black Friday
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niemeyjt »
Fri Nov 25, 2022 6:46 am
Anyone managed to find any bargains?
I have a list of things (mostly Children's Xmas) and make a rule not to buy anything not on the list - sadly...
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Last post by beejay
Sun Nov 27, 2022 2:06 pm
Twitter
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niemeyjt »
Sun Nov 20, 2022 11:42 am
It seems Elon Musk is having a bit of a staffing problem at this moment at Twitter. Whilst my brain (and ego) are nothing compared to those of Elon,...
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Sun Nov 20, 2022 12:40 pm
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