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    Immigrants

    Is this the start of a European reaction on the mass immigration? Can it happen here? http://news.bbc.co.uk/player/nol/newsid_7120000/newsid_7123800/7123858.stm?
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    what has the sudan done for us.

    Definition of the world Bank "An Organisation dedicated to taking money away from the poor people in the rich nations and giving it to the rich people in the poor nations" Think it fits here?
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    'Muhammad' teddy teacher arrested

    Is this the same minority that remove posts because "some people have compained"?
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    Cats

    To all who think training cats is easy, the following covers the "simple" task of giving a cat a tablet as medicine Pick the cat up and cradle in the crook of your left arm as if holding a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb on either side of cat's mouth and gently apply pressure to...
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    What should water bill be?

    Fantastic Stuff Thanks to everyone for the advice Have started trying to cut back on the waste. Not easy getting out of some of the old habits!!!
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    What should water bill be?

    Many many thanks for all the advice gents. 1 We are at home at 3pm (or any other time) as both retired! 2 Followed your advice and checked for leaks. Pleased to say meter reading didn't change at all over a 2-hour period. So the major concern of an expensive u/g leak seems out the picture...
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    What should water bill be?

    My monthly standing order for our water has now gone up to £54/month. and we seem to be clocking up 165m3 each year on the meter. This is for 2 of us (with occasional visits by family) and seems totally out of line with all our neighbours in similar circumstances, so it would appear there is...
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    no flags

    Quote from BBC website England's failure to reach a major tournament for the first time since the 1994 World Cup finals will cost the FA at least £5m in lost revenues. Then goes on to say McLaren will expect £2milion in compensation Is it just me or does this fail to add up to others?
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    Gordon Brown - How much longer can he hang on?

    Todays headlines won't help! Alistair Darling accused of spending £billions of-taxpayer's money propping up Northern Rock with absolutley no guarantee of ever getting the money back despite earlier assurances. Gordon Brown wants to ban plastic bags. Ho hum :roll:
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    Song Titles

    Dam and blast Oh well try Tusk ; Fleetwood mac Rumours ; ditto
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    Song Titles

    Loads still to go! American Pie ; Don Mclean Love over Gold ; Dire Straits Space Oddity ; Bowie
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    Song Titles

    Oh yes and Led Zep Immigrant Song and Battle of Evermore
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    Song Titles

    Bee Gees 1941 New York Mining Disaster Simon & Garfunkel 59th St Bridge Song
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    Talking down your DIY job - Anyone else?

    Monsoon The World is full of different types; some good at some things, some at others. You are obviously a "Completer Finisher". You want to make sure everything is done and done properly! Maybe you are not so good at starting a project though? Others are great at starting off a job...
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    BANKERS!

    Sorry billyo Will try an do better! :cry: :cry: :cry:
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    BANKERS!

    BBC is reporting that the ex-boss ofCitigroup Bank (who resigned on the back of his mis-managent of the Bank's high-risk loans) is about to walk away with £45million in bonuses, shares and other goodies They go on to say "Mr Prince is one of several high-level casualties of the global...
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    Male Circumcision at birth.

    "The hygeine issue seems a bit odd too. It takes 2 seconds to roll back ones hood for the purpose of cleaning. Why is that seen as an inconvenience?" Yup. As litle Johnny said in the bath "It's mine and I'll wash it as fast as I want" :oops: 8)
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    Heather MILLS

    Paul was asked if he went down on one knee when he proposed He replied "I'd rather you called her Heather" :roll: :roll: :roll:
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    You know you're old when.........

    We spend more and more time thinking about the Hereafter Get all the way upstairs, go into the bedroom and think "What did I come in hereafter?"
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    house contents storage

    Go for at least 3 quotes for storage costs Establish in writing the rules for any unexpected extras (like if you need to go into the store to get something out that you suddenly need badly) Ask your House Contents Insurance provider about insurance. It is normally cheaper to extend that policy...
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