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They may not get planning permission for it anyway.
Nettleslack
- Thursday, March 28, 2002 at 12:03:28 (GMT)
I'm sure it would be too expensive for eagle now to do that. you'd think they'd have come around and asked us if they were thinking along those lines. he may arrange something with eagle and turn the back end of the garden into parking with shared access and use. Use that eagle would abuse but then it's only tenants who'd care and what rights do they have...
gg
- Thursday, March 28, 2002 at 11:24:20 (GMT)
PS: time yet for a quick restrictive covenant in your transfer document...........
Nettleslack
- Thursday, March 28, 2002 at 10:15:45 (GMT)
That's good, cos I bet once the conveyance has gone through he sells the back garden to Eagle Interiors who wanted it before we moved in, to create a lorry turning space.
Nettleslack
- Thursday, March 28, 2002 at 10:06:31 (GMT)
yep, still interested and any details would be great. have nice easter, we will. private landlord (not oliver rackman) buying house so I get to clear the garden out this weekend. I wouldn't have done if a family was buying it.
gg
- Thursday, March 28, 2002 at 09:48:02 (GMT)
Nice one gg. Are you still interested in the summer job - if so I'll send over the description and details of hours/pay etc.
Nettleslack
- Thursday, March 28, 2002 at 09:15:36 (GMT)
We are expecting a baby.... We are so happy!!!!!! The baby will be born in November.
Thank you shark!
Storm <storm@hotmail.com>
london, - Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at 22:26:07 (GMT)
sold house. movin very soon. hooray!
gg
- Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at 19:27:01 (GMT)
I'm not normally squeamish about that sort of thing - but there was just so much of it! A good half litre in volume, if I'm any judge. Anyway, where's Excrement Man, you'd think this thread was like a red rag to the proverbial.
Nettleslack
- Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at 14:37:22 (GMT)
I remember our recently deceased kitten used to work quite hard covering up food he wanted to save for later by attempting to scrape the plaster off the walls and the tiles off the floor. he used to get very frustrated when the food still smelled as strongly as before. my sympathy is with you honestly, there's nothing quite so pervasive a smell in the house as a cat with gut problems.
gg
- Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at 13:37:16 (GMT)
gg, I'm sure I'll laugh about it too at some point. At least the cat in question (the older tabby & white from down the road) did it on a floor that wasn't carpeted, and so was easy to clean. But it will be a while before I get the smell of it out of my nose. It was worse than normal cat poop, believe me. The whole house reeked - I was going round opening windows and sprinkling eucalyptus oil everywhere. And the stupid animal did try to cover it up - I heard it scratching at the floor in the vain hope that bamboo laminate would miraculously take on the characteristics of garden soil. Der!
Nettleslack
- Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at 12:33:06 (GMT)
I'm sorry but your message about the cat poop made me laugh...even though I know how annoying it is and downright unpleasant. is this the little kitten or a different cat? bathroom floor is a bizarre place though. even my cats would be too embarressed to go to the toilet there. nothing to cover it up with.
gg
- Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at 10:54:48 (GMT)
Ah, John, I suppose it is all my own fault. It does the "I'm a poor unloved cat" act, and I take pity on it and let it come in - sometimes to stay the night. But not any more. I shall put my foot down about it (very carefully, of course, in case I tread in something untoward).
Nettleslack
- Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at 10:27:28 (GMT)
Linton zoo is South of cambridge (roughly). And how the hell does this cat get into your house Nettleslack? Have you tried shutting windows and doors?
John The Anon
- Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at 10:12:49 (GMT)
Don't talk to me about cats, big or otherwise. Not content with merely crapping in my flowerbeds, a certain wretched moggy (who is now not long for this world) has decided it will crap hugely and soggily on my bathroom floor as well. To paraphrase Tom Selleck in 3 Men & a Baby, how can something so small produce so much of something so horrible? At 2am as well! It was only the smell that woke me up. Little b***ard.
Nettleslack
Longing for a decent night's sleep!, - Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at 09:18:05 (GMT)
A tiger? In Shepreth??
Monty Python
- Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at 09:15:42 (GMT)
oooh was that tiger from shepreth? there a zoo there in the news recently because the locals objected to them keeping tigers! ooh they've got out then?
gg
- Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at 08:51:10 (GMT)
Anyone know of a zoo close to the train line, somewhere south of Cambridge? a tiger was spotted there earlier today!
Badge Belle
- Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at 20:30:14 (GMT)
is that like an incubus?
- Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at 14:59:25 (GMT)
A boyfiend? eek!!
Nettleslack
- Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at 13:59:51 (GMT)
just to say thanx to tom my fab boyfiend for giving me the best year so far of my life.happy anniversary loadsa hugs n kisses nikki xxxxx
nikki <PainInDaArse2>
england, - Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at 11:50:19 (GMT)
PS: though I am losing patience with our neighbourhood moggies. They sit and chew my Festuca glauca to shreds, and then puke it up on my paving, thus adding insult to injury.
Nettleslack
- Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at 10:37:49 (GMT)
Now then gg, you know you'll discover the "offending object" when you're not wearing anything on your feet.
Nettleslack
- Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at 10:36:43 (GMT)
we had a retching cat at 4 this morning. still can't find the place where he's deposited whatever the offending object was. if it was someone elses cat I would be even more annoyed.
gg
- Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at 10:32:25 (GMT)
Urghh. In bed by 0115. Asleep by approx 0145. Cat jumps on head at 0545. And it's not even my flipping cat!
Nettleslack
- Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at 09:58:57 (GMT)
who is? what type of sausage best makes a silly one? more = hours of job/week etc.
gg
- Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at 09:04:43 (GMT)
silly old sausage
Firefly
- Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at 08:35:16 (GMT)
Oh whoopee, I can finally go home. About sodding time.
Nettleslack
No peas for the wicked, - Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at 00:03:36 (GMT)
Models Required for New Cambridge Agency,
send your photo & stats with a SAE to: Little Red Dog, PO BOX 433, Cambridge, CB1 3YL.
No Nudes Thank You.
Andrea Castillo <andrea@littlereddog.co.uk>
Cambridge, - Monday, March 25, 2002 at 22:10:05 (GMT)
Had to look that one up - "alliteration - the repetition of the same sounds or of the same kinds of sounds at the beginning of words or in stressed syllables, as in “on scrolls of silver snowy sentences” (Hart Crane). Modern alliteration is predominantly consonantal; certain literary traditions, such as Old English verse, also alliterate using vowel sounds." OK - guilty as charged.
John The Anon
- Monday, March 25, 2002 at 21:07:58 (GMT)
AArgh! I hate time zones! Why can't everyone work on Zulu time like the military does?
Nettleslack
- Monday, March 25, 2002 at 19:15:12 (GMT)
PS: not that I'm saying you're a troll John - you're just wonderfully alliterative.
Nettleslack
- Monday, March 25, 2002 at 18:16:27 (GMT)
John the Anon? Reminds me of a song - I'm a troll fol de rol etc
Nettleslack
- Monday, March 25, 2002 at 18:14:43 (GMT)
I am John The Anon to identify me from the other anons :-)
John The Anon
- Monday, March 25, 2002 at 16:45:08 (GMT)
To John the Anon (how can an anon be called John?) See www.cheffins.co.uk for details, we're the best value house on the list. And I do really mean that.
Firefly
- Monday, March 25, 2002 at 16:34:14 (GMT)
More what? More about what the work involves? Let me know and I'll drop you an email.
Nettleslack
- Monday, March 25, 2002 at 15:54:16 (GMT)
oh yes, I am 'moderately' interested (moderately only because I don't know how it would work at the moment) in finding out more re: the work experience over summer. if we were staying in the smoke (fen blow I suppose) for the summer then I'd be dead keen. If I know more I might be able to work out how feasible it is.
gg
- Monday, March 25, 2002 at 15:53:09 (GMT)
half of one. if you had a big car it's boot would be hanging out onto the road. 50k for that and a draught around all 4 walls? loony.
gg
- Monday, March 25, 2002 at 15:49:15 (GMT)
But does it have that stupidly all-important car-parking space?
Nettleslack
- Monday, March 25, 2002 at 15:21:10 (GMT)
I've got so annoyed that I've memorised the dimensions of a house around the corner that's for sale at 180k and it's rooms are 2 ft smaller than ours (it has the same number of rooms). cuh. and a smaller garden. but it's detached.
gg
- Monday, March 25, 2002 at 15:19:24 (GMT)
Blimey. I wonder what they'd have said looking at my house?! A matchbox, perhaps.
Ex-ElyG
- Monday, March 25, 2002 at 14:57:37 (GMT)
What's the asking price for the house?
John The Anon
- Monday, March 25, 2002 at 14:46:16 (GMT)
"too small" just makes us angry. a couple even said that just looking from the outside and didn't bother coming in! we obviously live in a shoebox.
gg
- Monday, March 25, 2002 at 14:38:50 (GMT)
bill clinto caricature virus is out and about, received a warning that mailed I'd sent to someone contained a virus but I haven't sent them anything for years. files have a .scr extension.
gg
- Monday, March 25, 2002 at 14:37:30 (GMT)
- Monday, March 25, 2002 at 14:26:39 (GMT)
Too small? Words fail me. It's a darn sight bigger than most newbuilds.
Ex-ElyG
- Monday, March 25, 2002 at 14:26:30 (GMT)
but don't forget that it's too small. 16ft lounge ain't big enough for some people huh? We think our estate agents take all our viewers to the monastic barn of the kings school before showing them around ours. anything would look small then.
gg
- Monday, March 25, 2002 at 14:23:53 (GMT)
Wusses. You'd think everyone was suddenly stricken with paralysis of the walking muscles. No wonder as a nation we're all carking it of heart attacks.
Ex-ElyG
- Monday, March 25, 2002 at 13:22:54 (GMT)
It was gg and ff selling the house (though it did once belong to ElyG you are correct) and no it's not sold yet and no we've no idea why. Parking I suppose. We love our house and there's now't wrong with walking 10 yards to your car, but no-one's interested.
FF
- Monday, March 25, 2002 at 13:08:39 (GMT)
ely g, have you sold your house yet, if not, why not?
stez
- Monday, March 25, 2002 at 12:58:16 (GMT)
they're about the same size as a wombat or 1/1456923th the size of belgium.
gg
- Monday, March 25, 2002 at 12:16:13 (GMT)
PS: anon, a fully grown boar badger isn't little by anyone's stretch of the imagination.
Nettleslack
- Monday, March 25, 2002 at 11:03:18 (GMT)
BB - it always seems to be that stretch of the A10 that has dead badgers. I have contacted the NFBG about it before now, as I know they like to keep tabs on badger blackspots, as you say. (Though I was a little surprised to find myself speaking to a gamekeeper about it - you'd think he'd be on the dark side where this sort of thing is concerned!) There's a bad bit of the A10 near Melbourn also, where I often see badger corpses. I reckon it's people driving too fast without their headlights on full beam.
Nettleslack
- Monday, March 25, 2002 at 09:21:08 (GMT)
Arrrggghhh! Typical! You run the furry little buggers over to finish off your set of black & white seat covers in the Sierra, and some silly sod phones the Rspca before you get chance to go back & collect them.
- Monday, March 25, 2002 at 09:12:18 (GMT)
did anyone know that Guy Pearce (Neighbours etc) was born in Ely? Or am I the only one that didnt know? What a claim to fame!
trentside lyn
- Sunday, March 24, 2002 at 13:40:12 (GMT)
Bad day for me - anyone else travelling down the A10 this morning past Chittering? The poor badger that was lying dead at the side of the road 4 weeks ago, was joined by TWO more, killed during last night (they weren't there on Thursday's journey home). Now in the space of 4 weeks, that is 3 badgers killed in a stretch of no more that 30 yards or so! Pretty disgusting. I have asked this before, but do badgers really dart unexpectedly under the wheels of cars doing no more than 60mph? I think not. First thing I did this morning was contact the RSPCA - yes, I know a bit late to help those poor sods, but they said they would send an Inspector out to take a look (in case of post badger-bait dumping), and then Badger Watch, who monitor badger black spots.
Lets hope there won't be too many more.
Rivergypsy - as you seem to be missing me, 'hello' - probably see you down local boozer soon.
Badger Belle
- Saturday, March 23, 2002 at 01:24:49 (GMT)
ooh Devon I think you're a bit behind the times with that fact but it will serve to update 'newcomers' (we don't like them around Ely, they might change things).
gg
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 17:14:11 (GMT)
Don't know if it's been mentioned on here already, but N.B. Forrest was the first grand wahooney of the KKK. Naturally, on a list of prize assholes he came pretty close to the top.
Devon <ometepe@lineone.net>
Ely, - Friday, March 22, 2002 at 17:11:27 (GMT)
Don't listen to him, he thinks the sun shines out of my arse, but it's just bioluminesence.
Firefly
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 16:50:27 (GMT)
i know everything about her
Andy.
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 16:32:20 (GMT)
Der-do-do-do der-do-do-do, it's the Twilight Zone - how did you know Firefly has a tandem fallofftrolley? Spooky!
Nettleslack
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 15:57:14 (GMT)
well what do u say ff? would your look sweet upon the seat of my biccyle made for two?
Andy.
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 15:52:29 (GMT)
dr firefly doesn't seem to mind...
gg
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 15:48:47 (GMT)
erm i mean hitting
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 15:35:06 (GMT)
does dr firefly object to people higging on his chick?
Andy.
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 15:29:22 (GMT)
Dr Firefly to you
ff
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 15:28:24 (GMT)
is there a mr firefly?
Andy
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 15:18:39 (GMT)
and pedants
ff
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 15:17:41 (GMT)
your = you're = you are = all the same to everyone except sad old primary school teachers.
Andy.
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 15:13:23 (GMT)
your cute furry and yellow what? (missing noun)
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 15:11:57 (GMT)
no you're not. your cute and furry and yellow.
Andy.
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 15:11:01 (GMT)
I didn't want to mention that
ff
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 15:04:40 (GMT)
Anyway Andy, I don't know why you're getting so airegated about me - I am after all 20 stone with a BO problem and large hairy warts on my face.
Nettleslack
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 15:02:14 (GMT)
I wouldn't go that far Andy - but anyway, I like cuddly men.
Nettleslack
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 14:57:18 (GMT)
ha ha your hubby is a lard arse!!! ha ha ha.
Andy.
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 14:45:00 (GMT)
Mr N isn't, that's true, but I was really talking about HG
ff
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 14:44:43 (GMT)
Mr N is not violent, and can be fairly speedy when he wants to be. I'll call you out Firefly, you libellous cad.
Nettleslack
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 14:42:38 (GMT)
who breaks fags? well whoever does it, i say well done.
Andy
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 14:41:40 (GMT)
After a night on the tiles with Andy, I certainly feel sacked - like Rome.
Mavis Grind
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 14:41:39 (GMT)
Me nettleslack sure is big, and can indeed be very violent but he moves at geological speed.
Firefly
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 14:40:48 (GMT)
i only spend all day on here cos they barred my chat room access, lol.
Andy.
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 14:39:46 (GMT)
Just because our messages stay on the board all day, doesn't mean we do. How long did it take to type your message in anon, half an hour? all day? Suppose we do this like other people take fag breaks?
Firefly
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 14:39:20 (GMT)
I haven't been sacked. Who's been sacked?
Nettleslack
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 14:37:12 (GMT)
mr nettleslack? oops! is he big? does he take offence at socially inadequate deviants that hit on his wife?
Andy.
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 14:36:30 (GMT)
jesus you idiots can't be employed. you spend all day on this site and wonder whhy you get sacked or made redundant. Hmmmmm, boy that's a real puzzle now isn't it? stay off the site and do your job and perhaps you will not be sacked.
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 14:35:42 (GMT)
Sorry Andy - it comes at a high price. And of course I hadn't factored in the commission Mr Nettleslack will almost certainly want to charge.
Nettleslack
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 14:25:44 (GMT)
nettleslack, won't u settle for a night at the littlechef on the a10 and then a fumble in the catherdral gardens? the south pacific is a bit steep dontcha think.
Andy.
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 14:24:17 (GMT)
They could have made it "she wore an itsy-bitsy, looks like crap, yellow polka dot ailinglapalap"...
John The Anon
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 14:24:13 (GMT)
Wouldn't it have been funny if the two-piece swimsuit was named after a different island? I bet they only chose bikini (before they blew it up) cos it was easier to rhyme - and indeed say - than most of the others. All together now: "she wore an itsy-bitsy teeny-weeny yellow polka dot ailinglapalap."
Nettleslack
Really going off on one, - Friday, March 22, 2002 at 14:16:33 (GMT)
PS: before any of you pedantic cartographic types get your ferrets in a twist, I know Jamaica is nowhere near the South Pacific. But the joke doesn't work if you use Pingelap or Vanuatu.
Nettleslack
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 14:10:01 (GMT)
Er... more along the lines of "I took [insert name of female] to the West Indies." "Jamaica?" etc etc. But close nonetheless.
Nettleslack
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 14:06:55 (GMT)
What - the one that goes "my granny used to concoct her own sweet sticky preservative" "jam maker?" "No she did it of her own accord."
John The Anon
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 13:49:56 (GMT)
Now I'm just waiting for someone to make the old joke about Jamaica.
Nettleslack
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 13:38:55 (GMT)
How far do you go on a first date. The South Pacific? That's pretty far!
Firefly
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 13:29:01 (GMT)
If you take me on an all expenses paid three week sailing holiday in the South Pacific, I don't mind if you're a spiny lobster.
Nettleslack
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 12:30:39 (GMT)
ofcourse i will. because i am a socially inadequate deviated stalker.
Andy.
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 11:52:38 (GMT)
Will you really take me wherever I want to go? Why?
Nettleslack
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 11:50:34 (GMT)
i'll take her whereever she wishes to go. you don't get service like that from first call or ely tool hire.
Andy.
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 11:37:42 (GMT)
that's 'the old fire engine' itself. not the actual restaurant of the same name.
Firefly
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 11:36:21 (GMT)
you can still borrow my sander if u want though. and i will take u to the old fire engine if u want too.
Andy.
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 11:02:11 (GMT)
sorry
Andy
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 11:00:56 (GMT)
Oi - no impersonations please. Or I'll come and beat you with a large orchid.
Nettleslack
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 10:51:27 (GMT)
okay, if u insist nettleslack. the old fire engine is very nice for a romantic meal for two.
Andy.
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 10:50:36 (GMT)
oh thanks andy. let me take you out for a romantic meal to express my gratitude.
Nettleslack
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 10:49:31 (GMT)
When I last hired a sander it was from Ely Tool Hire on Downham Road - tel 01353 664767
John The Anon
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 10:48:12 (GMT)
u can borrow mine if u like nettlesack.
Andy.
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 10:45:23 (GMT)
Cheers John the Anon - I also want to hire a sander.
Nettleslack
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 10:41:36 (GMT)
have u seen the chick that works in the tool hire place. i hired a sander from there last year and i had to keep going back for more discs just to kop another look.
Andy.
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 10:31:58 (GMT)
how would you know the dugong was weeping? it lives in water. or is that where pearls come from, dugong tears? I'll never wear twinset and pearls again. remember you're a womble.
gg
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 10:25:20 (GMT)
First Call Tool Hire number is/was 01353 664188 - not sure they hire out anechoic chambers though.
John The Anon
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 10:20:59 (GMT)
Important Q: has FirstCall tool hire, down near Tesco's, changed its name recently? I can't find it in Yell.com or BTonline directory enquiries.
Nettleslack
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 10:16:04 (GMT)
Indeed not. Incidentally, did you know that if you had in your possession or control a female dugong with a calf, and you were cruel and heartless enough to take the calf away, the female dugong would weep inconsolably until you gave it back?
Nettleslack
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 09:48:32 (GMT)
It would have been ok if it was a proper dolphin. For some things you just can't substitute a dugong.
Firefly
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 09:34:51 (GMT)
Of course it did, if you hadn't done it I would have. How is everyone today?
Firefly
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 09:33:36 (GMT)
If your soup is on fire, it will teach you not to play a purple ukelele on a dolphin in a thunderstorm. And if your anechoic chamber has an echo, it's all gone a bit tits up.
Nettleslack
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 09:31:50 (GMT)
NBF is a girl????
Andy.
- Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 17:45:49 (GMT)
Awww, come on FF it had to be done!
HG
- Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 16:44:48 (GMT)
I did know that was going to happen (and the next one too) thank you to the funny people who know how to be as funny as me
ff
- Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 16:39:48 (GMT)
The most irritating thing about an anechoic chamber is that when you are in it people have a horrible tendancy to repeat everything you say. Partly to fill in the gap that is left there, but mostly because it's the sort of really poor joke that appeals to the sort of person who would enjoy spending their time listening to a lack of echo. I could believe that this could get quite irritating rather quickly. Can I go now my soup is on fire?
Deja vue <An. Er. ChoicChamber>
- Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 16:17:14 (GMT)
The most irritating thing about an anechoic chamber is that when you are in it people have a horrible tendancy to repeat everything you say. Partly to fill in the gap that is left there, but mostly because it's the sort of really poor joke that appeals to the sort of person who would enjoy spending their time listening to a lack of echo. I could believe that this could get quite irritating rather quickly. Can I go now my soup is on fire?
Firefly
- Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 16:12:25 (GMT)
Wait till he finds out that NBF is a girl!
Firefly
- Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 16:09:37 (GMT)
Not sure how to summarise the last couple of days, but you guys are on a roll! Off to foreign climes for a week so try to lay off the lemurs for a while, they're very fattening. Toodle pip. Oh, and who will be the next target for Andy the board letch?
First summary for a while <The Summariser>
- Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 16:08:12 (GMT)
I want my anechoic chamber.
Nettleslack
- Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 15:57:05 (GMT)
first time in years
Brooke Taylor
- Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 15:39:24 (GMT)
and............... she.............. wore.................. an............... itsy-bitsy-teeny-weeny-lemur-eating-tumble-dryer....
gg
- Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 15:16:15 (GMT)
want a sanity fight then nettleslack? Right, Externalised and inwardly convuluted presentation! Right at the very essence of then! Approach and make your attempt if you neural synapse communication events give you the impression that you are sufficiently 'hard'!
FF
- Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 15:15:43 (GMT)
Causes geese to fly backwards, cows to give birth to two-headed cats, etc. And no you're not, you dastardly lemur-eating tumbledryer you.
Nettleslack
- Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 15:10:22 (GMT)
and I'm just as sane as nettleslack
FF
- Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 14:58:07 (GMT)
He's a bit like Halleys comet, in that he appears like a strack of bats piss in the sky every 10 days or so and troubles people with his arrogance and ignorance. He's older than the known universe, was mentioned in the Bayeux tapestry and is mostly composed of ice. Also seen as a bad omen generally, spoils crops, turns milk sour, that sort of thing.
Firefly
- Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 14:57:10 (GMT)
Aha - we can name one of the NBF-worshipping anons now can we?
The Student
- Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 14:47:46 (GMT)
for a group that takes the piss out of this nbf he seems to shake you lot up. he appears to post every 10 days or so but you continue to rant on about him or her
Carl
- Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 14:30:05 (GMT)
don't do it!
B-T
- Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 14:27:09 (GMT)
Aha, no that was the echo, I should have known.
Brooke Taylor
- Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 14:26:45 (GMT)
Was that the echo?
Andy
- Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 14:10:42 (GMT)
Was that the echo?
Brooke Taylor
- Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 14:08:25 (GMT)
- Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 13:51:36 (GMT)
I've just found out we have an anechoic chamber here - used in the past for hi-fi speaker testing, but currently unoccupied. Now all I have to find is the key........
Nettleslack
- Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 12:44:21 (GMT)
PRESIDENT MUGABE defied growing international criticism of his regime yesterday when the Zimbabwean authorities formally charged his main political rival with treason.
The day after the country was suspended from the Commonwealth for cheating in the presidential election, Morgan Tsvangirai was summoned to a Harare police station for fingerprinting and then taken before a magistrates’ court where he was accused of plotting to kill Mr Mugabe. The opposition leader was then released on bail of £3,000 and forced to surrender his passport.
Tony Blair told MPs that Mr Tsvangirai’s prosecution was “an indication of why the decision to suspend Zimbabwe was so justified”. John Howard, the Australian Prime Minister, who headed the Commonwealth troika responsible for suspending Zimbabwe, appealed to Mr Mugabe to come to his senses. “I would hope that wiser, saner more intelligent counsel prevails,” he said.
Besides suspension from the Commonwealth for a year, the country’s top 20 leaders have been targeted for sanctions by the EU and America, which are both expected to expand the number of blacklisted ministers and officials. There were also moves to prevent Zimbabwean athletes competing in the Commonwealth Games in Manchester in July. Under Commonwealth rules, Zimbabwe’s suspension does not affect sporting links.
Richard Beeston, Diplomatic Editor
- Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 12:15:58 (GMT)
Nettlesack, i'd give u a months salary if u come and snooze with me.
Andy.
- Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 11:39:26 (GMT)
I'll have a two hour snooze for a decent month's salary.
HG
- Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 11:36:40 (GMT)
I'd give a month's salary for a two hour snooze.
Nettleslack
- Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 11:29:36 (GMT)
thats a shame gg, i was begining to think we were made for each other. :-(
Andy
- Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 11:28:21 (GMT)
Post Messageboard Tension?
Rivergypsy
- Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 10:01:27 (GMT)
I'd have thought there was more of a market for a product to counter PMT brought on by NBF actually.
HG
- Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 09:32:48 (GMT)
such an interesting parallel universe you live in andy, you are the ying to my yang except that I DO NOT get poo on my 'fingures' or my fingers. I do my utmost to prevent that from happening as I've said before, I have excellent technique.
gg
- Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 09:20:51 (GMT)
I believe the anon missed a letter. He is in fact promoting NBF as a remedy for PMT. He only has to go through FDA approval to be able to exploit this novel treatment in the US. Consumer sales are expected within 5 years.
Nettleslack
- Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 09:20:04 (GMT)
Why do you want NBF for the afternoon anon?
HG
- Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 09:09:42 (GMT)
All of the sweaters in the universe couldn't be unwraveled to make up one half-decent joist hanger.
Jeff
- Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 06:46:57 (GMT)
gg, i have just noticed a strange parallel between our too lives. You spend your working hours getting poo on your fingures and during your breaks you log onto the ely web site. i on the otherhand spend my whole working day on the ely website and during my break i go the the loo and get poo on my fingures. weird huh?
Andy.
- Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 17:06:49 (GMT)
antelopes are even better than Black and Decker work mates. although they have the slight drawback of not being useful for diy.
Andy.
- Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 16:59:51 (GMT)
telescopes are crap compared to antelopes
Andy
- Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 16:58:43 (GMT)
I'd rather talk about telescopes.
Nettleslack
- Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 16:53:38 (GMT)
lets talk about antelopes
Andy
- Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 16:52:47 (GMT)
lets talk about antelopes
Andy
- Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 16:52:42 (GMT)
NBF FOR PM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 16:52:21 (GMT)
I think the Treefrog has lost a weekend. Can someone help him find it?
Nettleslack
- Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 16:47:30 (GMT)
its better than mixing petrol, magnesium and sulphuric acid.
gerry adams
- Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 16:43:17 (GMT)
Bonkers? I was walking my bag through a twenty storey non-stop snowstorm mate.
Tree Frog
- Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 16:37:24 (GMT)
Mixing gin and whisky? Fiddle the tinkers, it's a hooter the Prime Minister says. I may be bonkers but I'd never desecrate two such fine spirits in that callous manner.
Nettleslack
- Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 16:29:08 (GMT)
Spelled T.E.A.P.Ot
Brooke Taylor
- Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 15:06:40 (GMT)
i am an antelope! grr, grr, polish the teapot.
Andy
- Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 14:37:39 (GMT)
But are you sipping gin, gin, whisky and gin?
Tree Frog
- Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 14:35:21 (GMT)
But I'm not in a hotel in Amsterdam. I'm swimming in a river in Paris.
Nettleslack
In Seine, geddit?, - Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 14:32:45 (GMT)
not really stez, i got a job in cambridge cos i wanted to move somewhere pretty and quiant and quiet. once i got the job in cambridge i moved up here, but now i've moved jobs again to peterborogh. i'm really glad i made the change. Ely has so much more going for it than london. London has nothing to match gg, nettlesack and toni.
Andy.
- Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 13:45:08 (GMT)
let me guess andy, you've moved up to ely because
you've got a job here?
stez
- Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 13:00:09 (GMT)
Indeed, a penny for your thoughts bar tender ....
Tree Frog
- Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 12:51:32 (GMT)
And Pirelli calendar girls wrestling in body lotion also?
Nettleslack
- Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 12:46:39 (GMT)
I've got wild mushrooms growing in my yard.
Tree Frog
- Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 12:11:56 (GMT)
I've got a brand new prawn, you know.
Nettleslack
- Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 12:05:45 (GMT)
Oi! Watch who you threaten to splice mate.
A Tree Frog
- Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 11:25:09 (GMT)
The Lotas Inn is indeed very good. Hoist the cheesemongers Mr Bosun, and splice the treefrogs!
Nettleslack
- Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 10:04:41 (GMT)
morning all. forgot to tell you, i went to strikes on sunday and then to the chinese next to woolworths. i was surprised that ely was home to a venue such as strikes - quite impressive. and the food at the chinese restaurant was great too. i'm begining to think i made the right choice moving from Canary Warf to Ely.
Andy.
- Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 09:20:31 (GMT)
slangometer - excuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuse me. My mistake I was looking at the comment in context. God forbid.
- Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 07:22:00 (GMT)
tell me about your self. do you go with any one
jack
cleveland, - Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 00:28:57 (GMT)
A pint of ratcheted halibut, if you would be so good.
Nettleslack
- Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 19:33:05 (GMT)
I think the Lords are voting on whether to ban weasel trousering today Nettleslack so don't fret.
gg
- Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 18:12:35 (GMT)
it's the idea of an arm made of cheese, der brains. geez some people have no sense of humour. also the company name Glanbia sounded vaguely rude and unappealing as a food company.
gg
- Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 18:11:17 (GMT)
It's official. What passed for my brain has imploded. Wibble, skerdoodle, millenium hand and shrimp. Trouser the weasel, say I, them and their pink skydiver.
Nettleslack
- Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 18:02:50 (GMT)
bob you incorageable rouge, leave gg alone. she is my poo investigating friend.
Gary.
- Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 15:22:31 (GMT)
"Tesco Personal Finance is the financial services arm of Tesco PLC." This made me roar with laughter. LMFAO.
Bob
- Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 15:17:32 (GMT)
why did that make you titter, gg?
Andy
- Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 15:06:13 (GMT)
"GLANBIA FOODS is the cheese arm of Glanbia plc", this made me titter somewhat
gg
- Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 14:57:32 (GMT)
phew, just as well, I was beginning to run out!
- Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 13:11:20 (GMT)
lol okay you win, you childish fiend.
Gary.
- Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 12:41:08 (GMT)
smeg, puke, guff, arse.
- Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 12:39:38 (GMT)
beef curtains, minge, vomit
Gary.
- Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 12:03:45 (GMT)
Ermmmm.... front bottom, snot, willy.
- Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 11:40:02 (GMT)
golly! another rude person!!! i bet i can be ruder than you. nappy, crud, armpit.
Gary.
- Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 11:27:08 (GMT)
Pants, belly, bottom.
- Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 11:23:40 (GMT)
poo wee bum
Gary.
- Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 10:57:46 (GMT)
its me again gary. just popped in to swear and generally spoil the noticeboard for the public as a whole. .
Gary.
- Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 10:57:15 (GMT)
Toni, Toni, Toni, my cute little yellow duck, come and eat the left over bread that i've chopped up for you.
Andy
- Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 10:55:07 (GMT)
'Cept he isn't. cos he's used "wail" before in different contexts.
Slangometer
- Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 09:51:40 (GMT)
slangometer - I hate to say it but NBF may be correct in his usage of "wail" if he is saying the collective board was shouting at him through posting wouldn't wail make more sense than whale? Also fairly evident Andy isn't a real septic tank or he'd know how to spell "yankee". Andy please do your homework next time.
- Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 06:31:29 (GMT)
Hey, whats all this talk about eating ducks? You basta*ds had better not eat any ducks or I'll peck your eyes out! Wow, that was a blast from NBF. I think he must drink too much coffee or tea. He should try pond water.....or tequilla.
Pepe
- Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 06:27:28 (GMT)
- Monday, March 18, 2002 at 20:01:10 (GMT)
I've been hijacked! I'm no sitting duck or yella! I've eaten my iced gems now andy, too late.
Toni
- Monday, March 18, 2002 at 18:05:40 (GMT)
Of course.
Toni
- Monday, March 18, 2002 at 17:28:03 (GMT)
one of those cute yellow ducklings?
Andy
- Monday, March 18, 2002 at 16:41:54 (GMT)
No, a duckling you silly Andy.
Toni
- Monday, March 18, 2002 at 16:35:07 (GMT)
it depends. are you a chick?
Andy
- Monday, March 18, 2002 at 16:23:38 (GMT)
Will you be my special friend andy? I'll supply Iced Gems and a nice brew if you provide the huggin'.
Toni
- Monday, March 18, 2002 at 15:53:37 (GMT)
what would u prefer me to call u? and will you or not?
Andy.
- Monday, March 18, 2002 at 15:52:15 (GMT)
Oo are you calling a lady? Garn!
Nettleslack
- Monday, March 18, 2002 at 15:43:47 (GMT)
you seem nice and i like nice ladies.
Andy
- Monday, March 18, 2002 at 15:34:19 (GMT)
Why, Andy?
Nettleslack
- Monday, March 18, 2002 at 15:24:53 (GMT)
nettlesack will u be my friend?
Andy
- Monday, March 18, 2002 at 15:05:32 (GMT)
never use sarcasm myself. everypost i've put on here about the bloke from hartlepool has been straight up for real.
andy the patronising yankie prick. <prick@usa.com>
- Monday, March 18, 2002 at 14:50:03 (GMT)
Sarcasm. Look it up.
- Monday, March 18, 2002 at 14:13:13 (GMT)
you have more schools than us in the states but you only have 20 people and one school. duh!
andy the patronising yankie prick. <prick@usa.com>
- Monday, March 18, 2002 at 13:16:26 (GMT)
Judging by your spelling and grammar, more schools than you have in the States. There are only twenty of us living in England you know. One school is enough.
- Monday, March 18, 2002 at 11:10:16 (GMT)
oh wow, thats neat, hyped up man, repect. How many schools do you have in england? do u all go to the same one or is there more than 1?
andy the patronising yankie prick. <prick@USA.com>
- Monday, March 18, 2002 at 10:42:09 (GMT)
Yes, I know Pete from Hartlepool. We're mates from school. He regulary talks about an American he met years ago and wishes he hadn't.
- Monday, March 18, 2002 at 10:31:29 (GMT)
he do any of u guys no a bloke called pete from hartlepool. i met him on holiday last year and he said he had lived in england for 21 years. i guess you must all know him cos u live in england too and its such a tiny shitty insignificant little place you must all know each other right?
andy the patronising yankie prick. <prick@USA.com>
- Monday, March 18, 2002 at 10:27:26 (GMT)
grrrrrrr - its monday morning. did anyone go to the county council presentaion about the structured development plan for cambridgeshire on thursday at ely council chambers? i did. what a pile of boring poo. they are gonna build loads of houses and do nothing about roads, hospitals, sschools etc - as per usual.
Andy.
- Monday, March 18, 2002 at 10:24:27 (GMT)
N B Forrest - you're not based at Kneesworth or Fulbourn are you?
Mavis Grind
- Monday, March 18, 2002 at 08:20:21 (GMT)
Hey this site is really good,to help find things.
Jessica <sballjay@bellsouth.net>
jax, - Monday, March 18, 2002 at 03:56:07 (GMT)
Jessica
ja, - Monday, March 18, 2002 at 03:55:27 (GMT)
ANYONE KNOW PAT AND LES EARP FROM GIPTON IN LEEDS (UK)?? DID YOU KNOW THEY HAVE JUST CELEBRATED THEIR 25TH (SILVER) WEDDING ANNIVERSARY???? CONGRATULATIONS TO THEM BOTH EH?????? ANY OLD FRIENDS - GET IN TOUCH IM SURE THEYD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU. SIGNED....A FRIEND.
JW
LEEDS UK, - Saturday, March 16, 2002 at 18:56:13 (GMT)
CONGRATULATIONS GARETH (DOUGLAS)ON REACHING YOUR 18TH BIRTHDAY. LOTS OF LOVE FROM MUM AND KEV. XXXX
JO
UK, - Saturday, March 16, 2002 at 18:53:20 (GMT)
LIVE AND LET LIVE!!!!!!!!!
????????
UK, - Saturday, March 16, 2002 at 18:50:43 (GMT)
YEP ITS TRUE. SALTED CRISPS ARE GOOD FOR HANGOVERS I CAN VOUCH FOR THAT.
jowager <jowager@btinternet.com>
leeds united kingdom, - Saturday, March 16, 2002 at 18:44:40 (GMT)
How did I get here? Dare I come out of the corner?
Sage <sage@c1ama.net>
Cowtown, - Saturday, March 16, 2002 at 17:25:39 (GMT)
Return of the muppet. Horray! A week of sometimes interesting posting with some new faces is brought to an end by the insane one. Ah well, at least it's the weekend.
Weekly Summary <The Summariser>
- Friday, March 15, 2002 at 17:36:32 (GMT)
when are you bunch of dipsticks gonna get yer language right. You "whale" on someone, not "wail".
Slangometer
- Friday, March 15, 2002 at 16:51:53 (GMT)
Well children, hasnt it been an interesting couple of weeks? Now we know why Blair was in Africa, he was learning how to rig an election in order to get a third term. Didnt I tell you at least a year ago that all African politicians were lying, thieving scumbags and that Africa was screwed without the white man to run it? Two of the most prosperous countries in the world were South Africa and Rhodesia under white rule, within years of handing them over to the blacks, they are not worth a rats ass. If the government have a handle on Mogabes money, take it back and put into something usefull. The thieving scumbag got it from England anyway. Was I the only one that wondered how Mandella (a convicted terrorist, or maybe being black makes him a freedom fighter) managed to pay over half a million for his daughters wedding after being in jail for 27 years? Was it backpay? I said it a year ago, if you want to test nukes, Africa is your test site. Talking about nukes, you all wailed on me when I suggested nuking the ragheads and the chinks. Well good ole George W has the same idea. Thank God Im a country boy. Incidently, did you know that in the 1770s, a US navy ship landed somewhere in Cornwall took over the town for the night and raised the US flag. By my reckoning that makes us a colony of the USA, so the Europe deal is off.
N B Forrest
Back in the Fen, - Friday, March 15, 2002 at 16:26:02 (GMT)
Happy Friday all. Just passing on a miracle hangover cure should you need it for the weekend. If staying in bed is not an option try a bag of salted crisps !! Tried and tested on Tuesday morning after a Guiness dinner the night before. One minute my desk was crossing the channel on rough seas the next , well, better. Roll on 5pm.
Danny <gota bit lude here recently !>
- Friday, March 15, 2002 at 14:32:13 (GMT)
Well hell anon, you may be right, but you're mistaking me for someone who gives a monkey's what you think.
Nettleslack
- Friday, March 15, 2002 at 13:29:19 (GMT)
don't whinge nettlesack, you are nothing but a crybaby. ZERO cred.
- Friday, March 15, 2002 at 13:25:26 (GMT)
Gary, if I may paraphrase the great Samuel L, "I don't remember asking you a damn thing."
Nettleslack
- Friday, March 15, 2002 at 13:04:38 (GMT)
wait for it.........coz I like to pick it.
- Friday, March 15, 2002 at 10:57:33 (GMT)
can't take the heat nettlesack then you shouldn't post on the damn board - you should sod off
gary
- Friday, March 15, 2002 at 10:56:40 (GMT)
my bum is like a rose
- Friday, March 15, 2002 at 10:55:41 (GMT)
Make it up Carex? I couldn't make that up. So sod off, I'm not in the mood.
Nettleslack
- Friday, March 15, 2002 at 10:54:00 (GMT)
.. of course you wouldn't be singing from the same old tired hymn sheet then Carex?
Bridge End
- Friday, March 15, 2002 at 09:01:28 (GMT)
Oh here we go again, Nettle/camG/Aira whatever. You must be bored. You search (or make up) these stories about america to show our superiority and then bitch when people respond. Why don't you just save it. What has our justice system done lately that is so wonderful? At least the US doesn't hide their failings. Tales from our system would probably keep you up at night.
Carex Comosa <sickofhercrap>
- Friday, March 15, 2002 at 07:32:10 (GMT)
but we should know everyone in britain, it's only a very small place after all. blimey, from my office I can see the tay bridge and osborne house...
gg
- Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 19:11:49 (GMT)
gg
- Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 19:10:14 (GMT)
Dammit - just reread my last post - "is" black - he ain't dead yet (far as I know)
Nettleslack
- Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 16:58:54 (GMT)
PS: he was indeed black. Surprised you had to ask, HG.
Nettleslack
- Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 16:58:20 (GMT)
Be careful Andy - I may not take you up on your offer of jammy toad.
Nettleslack
- Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 16:57:53 (GMT)
oic that person. he probably was - most criminals are aren't they?!?
Andy
- Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 16:52:18 (GMT)
The Missouri happenings as detailed below.
HG
- Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 16:45:47 (GMT)
oh dear the rude people are back.
Andy
- Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 16:37:42 (GMT)
i like to smell poo and wash my face in diareah.
Exrement Man.
- Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 16:32:55 (GMT)
which person involved in what hg???
Andy
- Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 16:31:16 (GMT)
what do u think it means by rude words? is urine allowed? what about knob? or willy? or todger? or beef curtains? i think the word 'minge' is quite rude myself.
bob
- Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 16:28:20 (GMT)
Is the person involved black by any chance? Just a wild guess.
HG
- Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 16:27:47 (GMT)
or maybe you'r prefer toad in your hole?
Andy.
- Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 16:20:35 (GMT)
jam doughnuts?
Andy.
- Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 16:19:08 (GMT)
I don't like biscuits much. What else have you got on offer?
Nettleslack
- Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 16:13:25 (GMT)
oh thats great news nettlesack. maybe you'd like to meet up for coffee and buscuits?
Andy.
- Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 16:03:45 (GMT)
Peg, i don't mean to be discouraging but u might have more luck if u use a southhampton based message board. duh!!
gary
- Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 16:02:27 (GMT)
Oh all right, I'll come clean - yes I am. Sometimes wish I wasn't, but there you go.
Nettleslack
- Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 16:02:10 (GMT)
Peg - may I suggest a Southampton-based website, rather than us inlanders?
- Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 16:01:22 (GMT)
i was just wonering - i like women you see.
Andy.
- Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 16:00:51 (GMT)
I am trying to find Annie Gray or her family. The last known address I have is 69 Northfield Rd. Townhill Park, Southhampton,S02 2QQ, England. She visited our home in Holly, Michigan, while doing a camp counselors job at a YMCA camp one summer. This has been quite a few years ago, but I would love to make contact. Our son, whom she worked with, name is Tim Brydges.Many thanks to anyone who can get us connected. Thanks, Peg
Peg Feiler <GrandmaBambi@webtv.net>
Holly, - Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 15:53:18 (GMT)
Why?
Nettleslack
- Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 15:20:25 (GMT)
nettlesack are u a woman?
Andy
- Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 15:02:52 (GMT)
The Missouri criminal justice system again proves itself to be worth less than one of my farts. A bloke was convicted of murdering a fellow prison inmate on the evidence of 3 other inmates, and was sentenced to death. The 3 witnesses have now said they lied at the trial - two to get into a "nicer" prison, which they'd been promised if they cooperated, and the other one to deflect attention away from him as he was originally suspected of the murder. But the Missouri parole board doesn't think this is enough to merit a retrial, and that the execution should go ahead as planned. Unbelievable.
Nettleslack
This'll bring the good ol' boys back out of the drains, - Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 14:53:03 (GMT)
gg, if u won't meet me for lunch, how about just popping a nude pic of yerself in the post for me? i'll have to settle for that i suppose.
Andy
- Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 14:29:45 (GMT)
what does he do on the train? I hope he washed his hands when he gets off.
Andy
- Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 14:28:44 (GMT)
The odder the better from what I hear. It's a long train journay to Norwich, you have to do something to pass the time (so I'm told).
HG
- Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 13:08:57 (GMT)
Firefly, you said that you 'don't often fancy blokes' which sort of implies that you have fancied the odd bloke?
gg
- Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 12:46:51 (GMT)
despite my fond memories of bourbon biscuits from my grans house, I think they're cheap and really just granulated sugar held together with brown coloured paste. so I'll skip your kind invitation. Especially if they came from a packet in your basement. As you quite rightly mentioned I have too many breaks so I've decided to work and work and work and never take anymore breaks ever again. Hoisted by your own petard there I'm afraid.
gg
- Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 12:01:09 (GMT)
has anyone heard from bob or gary recently. i like them - they are funny.
Andy.
- Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 09:39:02 (GMT)
does any one have a static caravan on a site nywhere in east anglia? if so where is it and how much do u pay for site fees. i'd love to get one but it seems to be dead expensive.
Andy.
- Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 09:08:26 (GMT)
so gg how about me and u? i'll even treat u to a bourbon biscuit if u like.
Andy
- Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 09:07:00 (GMT)
too right andy...
gg
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 21:35:13 (GMT)
i definitely don't want to meet u for a coffee then u dirty old jock.
Andy.
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 17:26:03 (GMT)
Is anything worn under the labcoat? No, it's all in perfect working order.
Nettleslack
boom boom, - Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 17:01:42 (GMT)
Nothing at all I'm a Scotsman.
McFirefly
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 16:54:56 (GMT)
u do? what do u wear under yours?
Andy
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 16:52:46 (GMT)
That's exactly what I was worried about. Anyway, why don't you meet up with me in my breaks instead, I wear a labcoat too!
Firefly
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 16:48:55 (GMT)
don't worry she'll be perfectly safe with me. I mean i'm perfectly normal for a socially inadequate deviant.
Andy.
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 16:42:48 (GMT)
You wouldn't do that would you Lee, no Lee wouldn't do that. GG, careful about meeting up with someone anonymous during your breaks. How will you know if it's the same person. "I'll be stood next to the coffee machine wearing an invisible carnation to non-identify myself"
Firefly
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 16:39:53 (GMT)
i'd prefer it it they wore black lacey crotchless panties, but i suppose shorts would do.
Andy.
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 16:39:53 (GMT)
I think Andy would like to work in a science lab in the summer when everyone flaunts health and safety rules and wears shorts under their labcoat. With labcoat longer than their trousers it looks a bit like ... but then I don't often fancy blokes so it kind of loses it's effect.
Firefly
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 16:37:58 (GMT)
lol firefly. i can only asume that my text was intercepted on its way to the message board. i definitely typed a 't'!!
Andy.
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 16:37:12 (GMT)
gg, i was just thinking, that since u seem to be stuck for something contructive to do during your breaks that maybe we could meet up for a coffee and a chat or something. what ya reckon?
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 16:35:26 (GMT)
I do like the rather Freudian mis-spelling in Andy's last message. K is nowhere near T on the keyboard.
Firefly
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 16:34:54 (GMT)
I like the idea of wearing surgical gloves when changing nappies. Perhaps a gasmask might also be in order? (I'm afraid I just don't believe all the "your own child's poo doesn't smell bad" stuff - mine I'm sure will be the exception, with an ability to crinkle paint and melt earwax at 10 paces)
Nettleslack
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 16:34:40 (GMT)
it seems u know my type only too well gg. how embarassing.
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 16:32:39 (GMT)
it seems u know my type only too well gg. how embarassing.
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 16:32:39 (GMT)
you're a strange bunny andy, that's for sure. I wear pants (only people who read top shelf mags & download porn call them 'panties') made from the finest woven spoons, thighlength doghair waders (with bib & braces), full aluminum snorkelling gear under my labcoat and a smile. wierd enough for your sad life?
gg
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 16:23:51 (GMT)
lol maybe. the thought of a reseacher in a white lab coat and white panties does make me wank to lock myself in my room, play my music loud and masterbate. only two problems tho i'm way to old to be a teenager and the thought of stray poo on the lab coat really puts me off.
Andy.
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 16:17:51 (GMT)
Andy, are your last two message linked in any way?
HG
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 16:11:22 (GMT)
what colour panties do u find work best with the lab coat gg? i should think white cotton would be most suitable?
Andy.
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 15:59:47 (GMT)
couldn't he just lock himself in his room, play his music really loud and masterbate obsesively like normal teenagers.
Andy.
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 15:57:44 (GMT)
How would the kid rebel though, by storing cooked meat with raw meat and joining the flat mother earth homeopathy creationist society for spontaneous generation?
Firefly
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 15:48:10 (GMT)
I seem to have done about 15 types of nothing today. Doubt if it's been very productive overall. That's why I'm now wasting a little more time on the website. Right, 16 types of nothing now.
Firefly
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 15:43:38 (GMT)
hmm, I alway wear gloves (latex or nitrile) when handling samples (if I ever had the misfortune to change a nappy I would wear labcoat & gloves), I don't wish to spend all day everyday on the bog after inadvertantly infecting myself. In response to a question made to me this weekend "do you think it's wise for children to be brought up by scientists?" (said in all seriousness after giving a child a book about amoebas & plankton), I think it's probably alot more hygeinic for one...
gg
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 15:40:26 (GMT)
Thanks for the message GG. I don't often hear from you during the day any more. Now hurry home so I can smell your fingers? Hmmmm, something about that I don't understand.
Firefly
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 15:37:47 (GMT)
oh, I generally wear clothes. you are a poor misguided sole if you think anyone in research prances around labs naked under their labcoats. for a start, researchers tend to wear them to keep warm. secondly, I wear mine to NOT get sh*t all over my clothes if an accident should happen (they should be standard issue to parents too).
gg
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 15:35:22 (GMT)
gobbits, goobits, hobbits, can't think of how else to describe viscous droplets of squit dangly off the end of a wodden stick (what's on the end of your stick, vic?). diddly squits...
gg
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 15:31:28 (GMT)
dunno, do u think her boss likes to sniff her fingers after a she's done a days work? i would have thought that was more a husband type thing myself.
Andy
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 15:00:37 (GMT)
More likely to be gg's boss, doncherthink?
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 14:58:34 (GMT)
who is excrement man btw? is it gg's husband?
Andy.
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 14:28:32 (GMT)
gg, i wish i was unmployed sometimes, but alas no i have to work for a living. you must have a lot of breaks & i hope you wash your hands before using keyboards meant for the general public. btw, what do u normally wear under your labcoat - if thats not to personal a question?!?
Andy
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 14:26:28 (GMT)
Gobbets of diarrhoea? I thought the whole point of the stuff was that it didn't form gobbets (hence "nailing diarrhoea to the wall", a pointless exercise cf: herding cats). How deeply unpleasant. But must catch those little rotaviruses....
Nettleslack
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 14:14:24 (GMT)
that lapel badge is just an advert for ISAs.
gg
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 13:17:32 (GMT)
my 'uniform' is usually a Howie style labcoat and gloves, and I'm generally transferring gobbits of diarrhoea from plastic tubes into other plastic tubes. doubt that people have fantasies about that. unless you're very wierd. NHS public domain computers aren't fast enough to use my hotmail account even if they'd let me, which they don't. I use the ely webpage during breaks, not that I have to defend myself. you must be unemployed then Andy if you're being so holier than thou about it.
gg
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 13:16:54 (GMT)
I've just had a colleague come round with a "Jesus Saves" lapel badge. Every time I see that phrase I think "but Shearer scores on the rebound!"
Nettleslack
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 12:23:43 (GMT)
OK folks, scratch Andy from the Excrement Man suspects list ..........
HG
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 12:07:38 (GMT)
oic, thats not quite as apealing as the picture i had stuck in my mind.
Andy.
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 11:56:24 (GMT)
She's not that kind of NHS employee. She investigates poo instead.
Nettleslack
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 11:45:00 (GMT)
oh gg is a woman and works for the NHS. WOWOWOWOWOW!!! Does she have a uniform???
Andy
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 11:20:51 (GMT)
relax nettlesack i was only pulling his leg.
Andy
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 11:17:53 (GMT)
in that case shouldn't you be busy helping to make sick people better rather than wasiting time on the ely web site? also if you go to www.hotmail.com you can get a free e-mail acount.
Andy
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 11:17:11 (GMT)
coz I don't have e-mail, stupid, I work for the NHS and they have better things to spend money on than computers for staff ie. computers for visitors to the hospital instead.
gg
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 11:10:38 (GMT)
It's a free country Andy, gg can say whatever she likes on here.
Nettleslack
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 11:10:15 (GMT)
why don't u e-mail him then rather than boring the rest of us with your personal drievel?
Andy.
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 11:06:07 (GMT)
sorry, this is a message of interest to firefly only really... EBI is very good and has fastA searching, worked a treat.
gg
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 10:59:50 (GMT)
Christopher - you sitting there polluting is helping make the buses unreliable!
HG
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 10:58:47 (GMT)
park and ride won't work until its more convienient than driving. That means more bus lanes, more priority for buses at junctions and traffic lights. It also means running busses every 2 mins and charging less than £1.
This will make car journeys longer, as they have to give way to busses, will make park and ride cheaper and more convienient. The council will never do this so we may as well forget it and stick to our gas guzzling, ozone eating cars.
Andy
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 10:35:33 (GMT)
if they work at the same place as HG then they probably aren't coming in to work until 12 and then leave at 2.... :-@
gg
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 10:21:05 (GMT)
Good God they must be using it during non-peak hours. I'd rather pollute at this point.
Christopher
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 09:57:41 (GMT)
I know people who use the P&R every day MaccLass and say it is fine.
HG
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 09:52:31 (GMT)
what's happend to Cambridge P&R? It always used to be a fantastic service? Has anyone been contacted to get an explanation?
MaccLass
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 08:44:04 (GMT)
they have pot at [park and ride? WOW
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 07:20:35 (GMT)
Andy good point. Anon the P&R system in Cambs. has gone to pot. I was a regular user but have almost stopped entirely - can't rely upon the bus to even turn up.
Christopher
- Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 14:54:10 (GMT)
i think ely need some shops worth traveling too b4 it gets a park and ride system. i mean are people really going to park their car, wait for a bus and travel into ELY just to buy a jumber at the Edinborogh wollen mill???
Andy
- Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 13:13:52 (GMT)
Does ELy need a Park&Ride? I'm talking about one that works not like the state of the Cambridge P&R these days. What has hapened to that? It used to be a good system and good service now its crap. Time tables and schedules are worthless - they may as well print "maybe" on the sign. maybe it will come maybe it won't
- Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 11:48:59 (GMT)
or Peter for short but not too long
- Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 10:38:09 (GMT)
Replete Pete? Repeat!
Pete's Dragoons
Re: Peat, - Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 08:50:20 (GMT)
pete and repete
- Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 07:05:19 (GMT)
Dose Cauliflower Drove stii live
Pete <peter.darlington1@btinternet.com>
No Braintree, - Monday, March 11, 2002 at 20:26:14 (GMT)
where did the last few messages go? rude people online again?
gg
- Monday, March 11, 2002 at 20:04:46 (GMT)
Debbie, come and buy our house. See http://www.cheffins.co.uk/estate_agents/ely/index.htm for details.
Firefly
- Monday, March 11, 2002 at 08:50:36 (GMT)
Hi,
I am looking to move to Ely, could you or would you be able to forward me any property shop details from Ely. Either rented ot to buy, probably to rent would be great at first. I used to live in Ely 10 years ago and would like any forwarding addresses to do with houses if poss, many thanks if you can help, Debbie (SORRY WRONG EMAIL FIRST TIME)
Debbie <debbie.jn@btinternet.com>
norfolk, - Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 00:52:15 (GMT)
Hi,
I am looking to move to Ely, could you or would you be able to forward me any property shop details from Ely. Either rented ot to buy, probably to rent would be great at first. I used to live in Ely 10 years ago and would like any forwarding addresses to do with houses if poss, many thanks if you can help, Debbie
Debbie <debbie.jn@btinternetnet.com>
norfolk, - Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 00:51:21 (GMT)
¡¡¡Hello!!!My name is Sarah,I hope that we are it for me,to ansawer,absolute necessity,to make friends,grils and boys.Ready Write.
Sarah. <Sarudrev@inicia.es>
Lyon,Spain., - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 18:34:04 (GMT)
except that we have the small matter of a contract with cheffty cheff.
gg
- Friday, March 08, 2002 at 18:05:20 (GMT)
I reckon you're better off sticking a notice of your own up outside, and advertising on the Web. At least that way you know you're not going to be charged 2% of sale price for doing sod all.
Nettleslack
- Friday, March 08, 2002 at 15:43:46 (GMT)
nope nowt, but I'm told we are in the cambridge property news this week
Firefly
- Friday, March 08, 2002 at 15:29:18 (GMT)
I'm waiting for them to pick up the phone at the minute
Firefly
- Friday, March 08, 2002 at 15:25:07 (GMT)
A "lively" house? Have your cats been bringing wildlife in again?
Nettleslack
- Friday, March 08, 2002 at 15:19:05 (GMT)
twas I silly, have cheffin sh*te phone you today?
gg
- Friday, March 08, 2002 at 15:08:24 (GMT)
Not so many as first time. Last wo lots said 'maybe' which is hardly encouraging. Hard to believe that last time the house was snapped up so quickly it didn't even get advertised. Still it's a lively house and we like it so if we have to keep it never mind (except that we kind of need the money from the sale to buy the next one - hmmmm)
Firefly
- Friday, March 08, 2002 at 15:04:58 (GMT)
Its sunny and warm today and forcasted through the weekend..........sitting in the garden with a helles or ten....
Herman
- Friday, March 08, 2002 at 13:53:23 (GMT)
Work and more work for me, perhaps even to the extent of cancelling a trip to see an old school friend. Not a happy camper at the moment.
Nettleslack
- Friday, March 08, 2002 at 13:38:06 (GMT)
hey simpletons why all the gloom and doom?
- Friday, March 08, 2002 at 13:04:23 (GMT)
any viewers firefly?
gg
- Friday, March 08, 2002 at 12:45:25 (GMT)
ugga ugga watch it that african dude gonna get ya
- Friday, March 08, 2002 at 11:36:20 (GMT)
Blimey this has been a long week! I'm now required to think conceptually and write my report. *Yawn*. Still, in the first draft I'm allowing myself to be a bit contraversial and say what I think. I can then at least refine it to what will be acceptable... Anyone got any ripping plans for the weeknd? I'm taking out firebricks and starting to ly a laminate floor (Hopefully). Oh yes, and a curry tonight.
MaccLass
- Friday, March 08, 2002 at 11:23:11 (GMT)
- Friday, March 08, 2002 at 09:39:46 (GMT)
I dumped in the blue john
- Friday, March 08, 2002 at 09:39:40 (GMT)
If you go to Chatsworth, you can also see two vases carved out of blue john. (Unless they've been flogged since I was there last, to pay for the upkeep of the place.)
Nettleslack
- Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 16:06:22 (GMT)
The Peak Cavern has changed its name - back to its Anglo-Saxon one (well, translated into English) - The Devil's Arse is its new old name! Great one for getting the punters in apparently!
MaccLass
- Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 15:48:01 (GMT)
caves, caves, caves I wish you people would stop talking about caves!
Ossama Bin Laden
- Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 15:44:21 (GMT)
Treak Cliff Cavern is the real blue john one - Speedwell Cavern is the one where you go on a boat. Can I also recommend Stump Cross Caverns, a bit further north near Harrogate?
Nettleslack
- Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 15:18:59 (GMT)
I've been in a few of the cavey-wavey things, can't remember if I did Blue John specifically. Poole's Cavern (is that the one in Buxton?) - yes and the one where you go on a boat (is that the one near Mam Tor?) - yes.
Firefly
- Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 15:14:58 (GMT)
Got into the park with the car free once. The boyf likes walkingin the rain! The bloke at the gate must have thought we were insane and not legally able to hold money or something!! Still, it was nice. Did you ever get to the Blue John Mine?
MaccLass
- Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 14:56:07 (GMT)
Hello Andy. I have many friends in Cambs but never can you have too many. Are you interested in travel or different places and cultures? I am trying to get together with different peoples here to chat about where we are from and our interests. I have not been well for a few weeks but I am much better this day. Why7 does your father steal clothing? maybe I could find someone to donate clothing if he needs it badly enough to steal from others.
InIobi Mybecki
- Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 14:53:00 (GMT)
fran <francesca_ba>
- Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 14:40:18 (GMT)
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gkighjkhj <bvjghjgkj@ukgugukg.co.uk>
fg, - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 14:26:35 (GMT)
I was thrown out of Lyme park twice in my first week of moving into Disley. Well no-one told me it was shut at night!
Firefly
- Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 14:23:26 (GMT)
Disley is nice, and I love walking into Lyme Park - from Higher Poynton and the canal. I agree, the cinema at the Trafford Centre is pretty good. Its more the general state of the architecture that has me in fits of giggles! Mind you Harvey Nicks do a lovely individual vegan banoffee creation.
MaccLass
- Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 14:18:51 (GMT)
I also used to live in Disley (nr Lime Park, nr-ish Stockport) so I also know the delights of the Trafford Centre cinema. Not bad really.
Firefly
- Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 12:54:47 (GMT)
Yes, I like the Malting Cinema too, and the fact that you can watch the film with a pint. Don't stack up too many though or you'll only have to nip out to the toilet half way through the film. For a while we didn't own a television and went to see practically every film on show at the maltings (mercifully they only show about 3 a month). Now we have a telly we still like to go pretty often. Looking forward to seeing South, the film made by Hurley on Shackleton's Endurance-stuck-in-the-ice trip. Hmmm, I know a bicycle named Shackleton, oh no keep watch for anchovies, here they come flying out of the sun! The force shields won't take it aaaaaarrrggghhhhh! Pity, he seemed so sensible up to then.
Firefly
- Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 12:53:33 (GMT)
I did go to the Maltings a couple of times. I thought it was a great idea.
Macc used to have 5 cinemas, the last one to close was re-opened last year as a theme pub, and its effing awful! They even have the cheek to charge you 2 quid to get in!
Tha Parrs Wood cinema is nice - its quite new so its still clean etc. The seats are eally comfy too. Otherwise its Stockport or the delights of the Trafford Centre...
MaccLass
- Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 12:11:49 (GMT)
yup u can still take your drinks in. thats so cool isn't it. not sure about meals though!!! might try it next time if i'm feeling brave. i've heard they are getting JAWS next month so i might go then! (joke)
andy
- Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 12:07:02 (GMT)
I would have thought the name "MaccLass" would have given that away.....
- Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 11:50:48 (GMT)
I agree about Ely cinema being cute. Can you still take drinks from the bar into the auditorium? We used to have a theory that you could get a dinner from the restaurant, get a tray, and take your dinner in with you too - but we never had the gumption to try it before we left Ely.
Nettleslack
- Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 11:50:16 (GMT)
oh right - so you don't live in ely then? my brother lives in didsbury and he has like a season ticked thing for the cinema there, so he can go as often as he likes for a few quid a month - bargain.
- Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 11:49:29 (GMT)
I went to Didsbury actually - Parrs Wood complex, on the way into Manchester.
MaccLass
- Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 11:43:21 (GMT)
monsters inc! i presume you went to the crown in littleport.
stez
- Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 11:42:06 (GMT)
- Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 11:33:21 (GMT)
Gary and Bob are getting married? Now that's just par for the course
- Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 11:33:04 (GMT)
hey MaccLass, did u go to Ely cinema? i love it there - so quaint. please will u be my friend macc lass - i'm new to ely u see.
andy
- Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 11:10:41 (GMT)
he janet babe. camps nightingale is my grandad, and my father is his son, bob nightingale. Maybe we should meet up. if u inivte me my dad round to your house be sure to lock your laundry basket or you'll find that your dirty smalls will go missing.
gary nightingale
- Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 11:08:34 (GMT)
Morning chaps! Went to see Monsters inc last night. Not bad, but have seen better. Anyone else seen it?
MaccLass
- Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 11:06:55 (GMT)
He Listers,
Looking for NIGHTINGALE relatives in Cambridge.
My John NIGHTINGALE was born in Cambridge around 1832. He called one of his sons CAMPS NIGHTINGALE and this name has only been found in the Cambridge area. His shipping said from Oly?Cly?(hard to read) Cambridge so I think it was meant to be ELY. Please contact me if you are related to my John and if you are into family history. Thanks in advance!
Janet Flemming <jflemming1@vtown.com.au>
Coffs Harbour Australia, - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 10:21:25 (GMT)
Hi InIobi, i am not new to the UK just new to Ely and to this web site. I've lived in ELy about a year now - its a really cute little place huh? i moved here from london to escape the pollution and the congestion. how long have you lived in Ely? will u be my friend?
andy
- Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 09:49:46 (GMT)
Uh oh, just when you thought it was safe!
Rivergypsy
- Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 08:54:43 (GMT)
Hi andy welcome. I too am new to this web but not to the UK. How are you? How long have you lived here?
InIobi Mybecki
- Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 07:33:26 (GMT)
Blimey, several cuckoos now sighted. Must get onto the WT.
Nettleslack
- Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 17:51:58 (GMT)
i'd like to anounce the wedding of my son gary to the beautifull simone of sutton. we're so proud of him for pulling such a beautiful chick. i can't wait to be invited round to their new pad so i can raid the laundry basket.
bob
- Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 17:02:16 (GMT)
i like to smell urine too.
gary
- Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 16:58:35 (GMT)
i'm new please be nice to me. nice to meet you all
andy
- Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 16:40:39 (GMT)
please - i was just horsing earlier. everyone deserves a second chance don't they?
andy
- Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 16:36:14 (GMT)
not if you were being a dickhead earlier, no.
- Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 16:35:19 (GMT)
do u guys really live in ely? if so can we be friends?
andy
- Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 16:34:08 (GMT)
Bar, kick or three legged milking?
Nettleslack
- Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 16:32:53 (GMT)
steve - ely doesn't stand for anything its just the humble little place that i call home.
andy
- Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 16:28:45 (GMT)
what does ELY stand for !?
STEVO <STEVO232@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 16:26:58 (GMT)
ha ha gary and paul were really me. i was just being my usual funny self. hehehe
andy <ely>
- Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 16:22:36 (GMT)
Stools.
<The Summariser>
- Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 16:10:05 (GMT)
Sorry, memory like a sieve. Which one's were they (there seem to be so many at times)
MaccLass
- Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 16:09:33 (GMT)
Darn - first bit of excitement in my day and I go and miss it.
Nettleslack
- Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 16:01:01 (GMT)
Lee's deleted them - well their posts at any rate. Ask MaccLass about them.
<The Summariser>
- Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 15:52:11 (GMT)
Who are Gary and Paul? Or have they been Webcensored?
Nettleslack
- Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 15:43:24 (GMT)
Well, after a couple of days off I get chance to return to find Market Day has got here a day early. Well done Gary and Paul, your mothers must be proud. Other than the aforementioned retards the only other thing really worthy of comment is across the pond with Gary and Paul's intellectual equal, namely George Dubya. For those who unquestionably go along with all things US I suggest you go and engage in conversation with those who live and work in Port Talbot about steel tariffs. What happens to the 'special relationship' over matters like this? Leave y'all to discuss it for a couple of days whilst I get trained by corporate America myself.
TTFN.
Daily Summary <The Summariser>
- Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 15:37:10 (GMT)
Has anyone heard a cuckoo yet this year? If so the Woodland Trust (www.phenology.org.uk) wants to hear from you. Go to their website and become a recorder!
Nettleslack
- Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 11:16:21 (GMT)
Stevo, I have kept frogspawn in the past. If it sinks, it means it's freshly laid. It'll float eventually, and then the little black dots will turn into little black commas, and then you'll have tadpoles everywhere.
Nettleslack
- Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 09:10:23 (GMT)
- Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 08:53:50 (GMT)
any of u guys kept frog spawn ???, i have brought some home, but i put it in my tank and it sunk to the botom !!...any1 know y ??
-cheers-
STEVO <stevo253@hotmail.com>
UK, - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 02:32:03 (GMT)
I somehow feel that messageboard people will like this little anecdote from our erudite and learned general practitioners - I received a sample from one GP and they get to mention clinical details that might help in diagnosing cause of symptoms, this GP had written "smelly stools". now. correct me if I'm wrong but aren't they all?
gg
- Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 20:08:46 (GMT)
Blimey stez, you do have grand dreams. I dream less of a greenhouse and more of a cold frame.
Nettleslack
- Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 16:09:02 (GMT)
i dream of having a house. greenhouse, outhouse
or even a (you know whats coming next) shithouse!
but alas some of us must frequent these as a place
of abode. i was considering writing a good bog guide for the less unfortunate amongst us.
stez
- Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 15:31:13 (GMT)
if you're asking about the hoose, our buyer suddenly couldn't afford the mortgage despite having a survey and organising insurance. no, it's not that a cheaper house came up just around the corner. no no, that's just my paranoia
gg
- Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 14:57:50 (GMT)
- Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 14:55:52 (GMT)
smelly nelly
- Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 14:55:39 (GMT)
Eh? What's happend?
MaccLass
- Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 14:30:08 (GMT)
i dream of having a job. partime, fulltime or sometime. but never mind some of us have to fall on to the sword of unemployment to give the youngsters a chance of doing something worthwhile.
stez
- Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 14:15:54 (GMT)
- Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 11:10:51 (GMT)
hello all! ooh the bravery of ripping out fireplaces, I will have that joy in our next house. If our current house eventually sells that is. Driving me mad, the house is tidier than any house I've ever lived in every flippin' day. maybe if we persuade nextdoor to give us their house for nothing (they regularly give us their dog free) then we could do a special two for one offer. I've also been offered a job but I can take mine. I'll be working part-time for the first time in my life and I'm really looking forward to th amount of gardening and house jobs I can get done and then have weekends free! hurrah!
gg
- Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 09:55:26 (GMT)
Morning all! Got the skirting out, decided to box the heating pipes in, and have arranged to remove the firebricks on Firday. Neighbour came round to boot, and all was lovely. Have a good night's sleep and am feeling much much better. Did end up watching a documentary about Victoria Beckham - rather like a car accident. She seems nice enough though.
MaccLass
- Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 09:30:24 (GMT)
ange stephanie - what do you look like? I may be able to put you up
Foggy <workin@theknockingshop>
- Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 08:42:37 (GMT)
I must admit that I did question my own sanity when standing at fence, pot of nasty-smelling wood preservative in hand, with stomach still a little, shall we say, tender from the previous night.
Nettleslack
- Monday, March 04, 2002 at 15:37:25 (GMT)
Smashing weekend - pub with friends on Friday night, friend's house house for dinner and wine Saturday night, pub quiz last night. No wonder I'm so tired... What a social whirl I live in. BRING IT ON!!
MaccLass
- Monday, March 04, 2002 at 15:32:41 (GMT)
Blinding thanks, got loads of work done on the boat - nearly have a finished saloon now. Bit tiddled too on Sat nite - must learn when to stop on the Speckled Hen :o)
Rivergypsy
- Monday, March 04, 2002 at 14:56:43 (GMT)
Yes thanks. Got my hair done on Saturday, got tiddled Saturday night, then the fence etc. I've decided not to bother repainting the fence - once I've got some climbers growing up it I don't think the change in depth of colour will show up. How was your weekend (apart from smashing up fireplaces)?
Nettleslack
- Monday, March 04, 2002 at 14:16:30 (GMT)
Afternoon all. blooming 'eck I'm knackered!!! I didn't realise until I went for my walk - feet like lead!! No wonder I'm demotivated today. An hour's lie down when I get in I think... How's everyone else? Good weekend had by all?
MaccLass
- Monday, March 04, 2002 at 14:09:45 (GMT)
i am a young ivorian, i project to study in uk this year but i have no fund to paybn my air plane ticket. i have a scholarship but no other source of fund.please help me. god bless israel and jews .i am a jew in spirit
kouassi ange stephane <ange_stephane.kouassi@caramail.com>
abidjan, - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 13:31:51 (GMT)
Nothing wrong with the Cavendish, just that I'm halfway through sorting a move to Norwich. Job in the Cavendish was a 2-year contract for no increase in responsibility or money. Very very different project which would be interesting if I could do it, but it's not a career progression, nor would career prospects be any better. I'm still vaguely hoping that my next job move might take me upwards rather than sideways. Diagonally would be ideal.
Firefly
- Monday, March 04, 2002 at 12:08:41 (GMT)
Maybe a tenner for an early withdrawl, but 50p for a large deposit? ;o)
Rivergypsy
- Monday, March 04, 2002 at 11:55:25 (GMT)
I Measured in inches cos that was the way the ruler landed. I'll be charging a pound for every withdrawl.
MaccLass
- Monday, March 04, 2002 at 11:43:44 (GMT)
Wont a cash-point in your front room be a bit awkward Macclass? Mind you, saves having to pop to Tescos for a tenner I 'spose :o)
Rivergypsy
- Monday, March 04, 2002 at 10:42:36 (GMT)
- Monday, March 04, 2002 at 10:26:42 (GMT)
or figuring distance in miles.....ooops
onlyhalfthemetricsystem
- Monday, March 04, 2002 at 10:26:33 (GMT)
17 what MaccLass? Honestly, it's a bad as people saying the temperature is in the 90s.
Metric Tomartyr
- Monday, March 04, 2002 at 10:08:37 (GMT)
Thanks Rivergypsy, but I'm going to a hole in the wall. By taking out the firplace I have widend the room by 17inches - space I don't want to lose again. I was thinking about having a cast iron jobbie, but have decided aginst it. Mind you, he could make a small fortune selling them - they go for hundreds these days!
MaccLass
- Monday, March 04, 2002 at 09:11:36 (GMT)
Macclass - if you're interested in any cast iron fireplaces then gissa shout. Future bruv-in-law just ripping some out at the mo...
Rivergypsy
- Monday, March 04, 2002 at 09:03:19 (GMT)
Firefly - nowt wrong with working at the Cavendish, I'm in the main workshop! To be working any more relaxed I'd have to be asleep ;o)
Rivergypsy
- Monday, March 04, 2002 at 09:02:06 (GMT)
I have disovered a fantastic new type of therapy this weekend. Ripping out horrible 80's brick fireplaces. Wonderful feeling, seeing it all disappear. Unfortunate down-side is that I am having incredibly vivid dreams that seem to be hell-bent on keeping me absolutely knackered. I even went swiming in Fenland drains last night?!?!?!?
MaccLass
- Monday, March 04, 2002 at 08:12:34 (GMT)
I have painted my back fence. I failed to stir the blue creosoty stuff quite as thoroughly as I should. The result is that the colour gets bluer as you look left to right. Pants pants pants, that means another coat. (Sigh)
Nettleslack
- Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 21:20:13 (GMT)
Rivergypsy - argh, thanks for the new year photo reminder - had totally forgotten. The small badger is well thanks, we are hoping to go up to Graffham Water over the weekend, for a pleasant amble around the lake - will be nice to get out of Ely for a while.
Badger Belle
- Saturday, March 02, 2002 at 01:03:10 (GMT)
In 1951 and 1952 I was in the RAF at Waterbeach and spent many evenings at Ely.Rembember a Barron of Beef Pub the Cafe by the square and afew realy wonderful Girls from Ely.Have lived in the USA for several years.
alan grose <agrose1242@webtv.net>
sebring, - Friday, March 01, 2002 at 20:02:13 (GMT)
- Friday, March 01, 2002 at 18:19:27 (GMT)
Though doesn't it feel quite good, sometimes, to turn down a job? I refused a job with Spicer McColl's once (much less posh than the Cavendish lab but never mind), and that felt very good (if a bit scary, as I was unemployed at the time)
Nettleslack
- Friday, March 01, 2002 at 17:18:55 (GMT)
I've just this minute turned down a job at the Cavendish Laboratory of Cambridge University. I must be mad, moreover, they must be fairly mad to have offered it in the first place - semiconductor physics group?! I'm a biologist! Still, now I have my life's ambition achieved. I can now become a hopeless homeless tramp sleeping on street corners accosting people and drunkenly drooling "I could have been sombody. I was once offered a job at the Cavendish Lab don't you know."
Firefly
- Friday, March 01, 2002 at 16:58:20 (GMT)
Early again today, but there seems to be another slow drift to the weekend ahead. MaccLass and Nettleslack shared their weekend plans, partly to try and take MacLass' thoughts off her office politics. Herman the unconvincing German reiterrated his (MY in capital letters in your post) point on the Euro. Fair enough Herman, but again it does not seem to be the view of the majority of the German population. Perhaps you could move over here and bolster the Save the Pound campaign - watch out though for rip-off Britain if you think prices are bad in Germany. stez intends getting drunk, which seems a laudable aim and a fine message upon which to usher out the week.
Daily Summary <The Summariser>
- Friday, March 01, 2002 at 14:04:55 (GMT)
Following a night out with a few friends, a man brought them back to show off his new flat. After the grand tour, the visitors were rather perplexed by the large gong taking pride of place on the lounge. "What's that big brass gong for?" one of the guests asked. "Why, that's my Speaking Clock" the man replied. "How does it work?" "I'll show you", the man said, giving the gong an ear shattering blow with an unpadded hammer.
Suddenly, a voice from the other side of the wall screamed "For **** sake, you *******, it's twenty to two in the ****ing morning!!"
Hee hee hee
- Friday, March 01, 2002 at 14:03:59 (GMT)
Fingers Crossed!
MaccLass
- Friday, March 01, 2002 at 13:55:14 (GMT)
I may try to paint the fence at the end of my garden, and fix some chicken wire onto it (climbers for the use of). Provided the weather stays reasonable, of course.
Nettleslack
- Friday, March 01, 2002 at 13:17:03 (GMT)
I'm finishing at 3 today - I've got a physio appointment, and then I'm going to finish wallpaper stripping in my living room.
I should probably mention here - it has resolved itself now - with a very happy outcome. I think I just generally need a holiday - which I will be getting in a fortnight - albeit only 3 days, but a change is as good as a rest.
Anyway, lots of physical activity this weekend, and dinner with friends tommorrow night. Therapy all round!
MaccLass
- Friday, March 01, 2002 at 12:22:25 (GMT)
get drunk!
stez
- Friday, March 01, 2002 at 12:02:16 (GMT)
Oh dear. That is a pain. But as you say, let it lie and it will probably all blow over. And just think, after 5.30pm (or whatever your finish time is) you have a whole 56 or so hours off work. I'm going to get my hair done (which always takes ages, but it's good craic with my hairdresser and his buddy), garden, have some mates to dinner, garden, and go out on a trip to some mere somewhere (Mr N knows where). What do you plan to do?
Nettleslack
- Friday, March 01, 2002 at 11:26:41 (GMT)
People who I am trying to help. I think they may think I am trying to take over. I'm not. I reckon that it'll all blow over, and a little extra work will see it right - I just don't need it on a Friday...
MaccLass
- Friday, March 01, 2002 at 11:22:42 (GMT)
- Friday, March 01, 2002 at 11:18:56 (GMT)
- Friday, March 01, 2002 at 11:18:45 (GMT)
Who's misinterpreted you MaccLass, and why?
Nettleslack
- Friday, March 01, 2002 at 10:48:31 (GMT)
No !
stez
- Friday, March 01, 2002 at 10:27:07 (GMT)
Ever had one of those days, where people deliberately mis-interpret you in the name of politics?
MaccLass
- Friday, March 01, 2002 at 10:18:38 (GMT)
So Herman, if most germans aren't pro-Euro, how come you didn't opt out like the UK? Or don't you live in a democracy?
Dazed and Confused
- Friday, March 01, 2002 at 09:07:38 (GMT)
summariser please get your facts straight (isn't that your job here?) the vast majority of germans are not nor have they ever been pro-euro. this was forced down our throats. In our way we simply put up with it. Having read the panacea that would be the euro on this board I thought i would share MY experiences in Germany. Apparently too much for most of you to understand.
Herman
- Friday, March 01, 2002 at 07:14:24 (GMT)
- Thursday, February 28, 2002 at 18:13:09 (GMT)
Such attention I've received today. I've been insulted, had my gender discussed and been impersonated! Certainly livened things up for the day. Herman, the unconvincing German, called by to share his dislike of the Euro, despite the vast majority of his countrymen embracing the new currency quite enthusiastically. Each to their own but today is your last fling with the Deutshmark Herman, so spend away. As a.n.other board contributor would doubtless say - cry for me Herman. stez shared some of his seemingly colourful past with us and got the obligatory war joke in too. No mention of the World Cup though stez...... See you tommorrow if I get chance. Cheery Bye!
Daily Summary <The Summariser>
Copying is the sinecerest form of flattery, - Thursday, February 28, 2002 at 17:06:05 (GMT)
Anon I don't understand that one...................
Herman
- Thursday, February 28, 2002 at 14:30:42 (GMT)
a little place called guntersreid and the alpine rose used to be my haunt, in a former life. you could go and pick your trout out of the fish tank
at the front and then they'd get you one out of the freezer. in fact you could have the same fish
for a couple of weeks until it was overcome by old age or white spot.
stez
- Thursday, February 28, 2002 at 14:13:13 (GMT)
sum: because only SP could be as annoying and she qualifies having a penis and all.
- Thursday, February 28, 2002 at 13:45:33 (GMT)
herm the germ
- Thursday, February 28, 2002 at 13:44:30 (GMT)
stez - that plus the beer and skiing aren't too bad. No snow now though - had 20 inches Saturday and its been a melt-fest ever since.
- Thursday, February 28, 2002 at 13:43:56 (GMT)
stez is being a little munkey today
anonagram
- Thursday, February 28, 2002 at 13:29:39 (GMT)
hermann, if you can't take a joke you shouldn't have started the war. and actually i have been to
kempton, i like going to the races and not gassing them!
stez
- Thursday, February 28, 2002 at 13:18:49 (GMT)
How do you know I'm a boy?
<The Summariser>
- Thursday, February 28, 2002 at 13:04:15 (GMT)
watch it - summ-boy is getting angry. a little criticism and he starts swinging with the handbag.
- Thursday, February 28, 2002 at 12:58:00 (GMT)
I summarise anon. I believe it was Pablo who asked whether you were missing a certain someone. Attack me by all means but get your facts correct.
<The Summariser>
- Thursday, February 28, 2002 at 12:00:50 (GMT)
i must stop talking to myself
- Thursday, February 28, 2002 at 11:49:04 (GMT)
So what brings an alleged German all the way to Ely Online to rant about the Euro? We are all idiots after all. My understanding of the price fluctuations is that as much was rounded down as was rounded up. But of course I'm an idiot so what would I know. P.S. anon, you will be referred to as anal until evidence to the contrary is presented.
Leopold
- Thursday, February 28, 2002 at 11:46:39 (GMT)
at least from other anons
Firefly
- Thursday, February 28, 2002 at 11:24:48 (GMT)
Ouch, ANon I think you struck a nerve with the summariser. look out now for more masterbatory/homosexual remarks
- Thursday, February 28, 2002 at 11:20:41 (GMT)
actually idiot I am in Kempton (Bayern), but since you would never had heard of that village I used the closest place your mind would recognise. The use of the dollar simply ackowledges the EU's use of that currency as a basis of comparison. The euro is measured against that currency. This really isn't too difficult but I guess you fen folks need more time. Or perhaps you shouldn't criticise things you don't know about. I'm living with the euro - although it makes it easier to cross borders (Austria 60 km away and Italy w/in 2 hours) it has lead to large amount of gouging price-wise
- Thursday, February 28, 2002 at 11:15:17 (GMT)
never mind about dmarks i miss dday. bloody krauts
need a good kicking. thats whay i say!
stez
- Thursday, February 28, 2002 at 11:10:54 (GMT)
"By the BBC's Ruth Kirchner:
What a difference two months make. Since euro notes and coins were introduced in January, the Deutschmark has all but disappeared.
Nobody talks about it anymore, nobody seems to miss it or sheds tears of regret that it is gone. "
.. except Herman (of Soham?).
Leopold
- Thursday, February 28, 2002 at 09:43:15 (GMT)
Why worry about the $ Herman - the US doesn't buy anything from us anyway. Even if it did then you don't want the Euro to be too strong else it will make European products more expensive. You could move to the States if you are that worried. Not that you are German or in Munich anyway.
Gerhard Schroder
- Thursday, February 28, 2002 at 09:38:07 (GMT)
Such subtlety is clearly beyond you anon.
nhgghm
- Thursday, February 28, 2002 at 09:12:09 (GMT)
- Thursday, February 28, 2002 at 08:51:53 (GMT)
Let's see, an almost 10% across the board price increase (at least here in Munich), a valuation of $.84, and our (German) economy looking to head south. I'm begining to regret this whole Euro thing. I miss my D-marks already.
Herman
Germany, - Thursday, February 28, 2002 at 08:51:32 (GMT)
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN. SUM: the sbtle difference between clever and stupidity is that there is a limit to cleverness. Do change your record - wasn't clever the first time now it's simply grating.
- Thursday, February 28, 2002 at 07:24:20 (GMT)
- Wednesday, February 27, 2002 at 22:09:22 (GMT)
- Wednesday, February 27, 2002 at 18:06:01 (GMT)
Sorry Firefly but that anon is not anon. If you follow me. Today's anon who is not anon is too Sohamy to be anon who is just obnoxious. If you get my drift. So although there was strictly an anon on here today is was not anon. OK?
<The Summariser>
- Wednesday, February 27, 2002 at 17:41:00 (GMT)
Except that one today you missed?
Firefly
- Wednesday, February 27, 2002 at 17:18:57 (GMT)
BLAKE - CAPS LOCK IS THE KEY SECOND FROM THE BOTTOM ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF YOUR KEYBOARD. There's no need to shout, even if you have a fleshyflute. Spike Milligan died, although the board had no direct involvement - sad to see him leave us. MaccLass rebuilt her garden after the gales and gg had gales of an anal variety to cope with at work. Speaking of anal no post from anon for a couple of days, perhaps a case of constipation there.
Daily Summary <The Summariser>
- Wednesday, February 27, 2002 at 17:16:29 (GMT)
I LOOKING FOR MY LOST BOYFRIEN JAMES HILL. I LOVE HIM SO MUCH.
XXX
BLAKE BAER <FLESHYFLUTE@YAHOO.COM>
ELY, - Wednesday, February 27, 2002 at 16:47:18 (GMT)
he wasn't ill, it's just he wasn't very well!
stez
- Wednesday, February 27, 2002 at 14:35:19 (GMT)
Such a shame about Spike. He wanted "I told you I was ill." on his tombstone.
Danny <yup>
Cambs, - Wednesday, February 27, 2002 at 13:53:19 (GMT)
Just read - Spike Milligan has died... *sob*
MaccLass
- Wednesday, February 27, 2002 at 12:56:11 (GMT)
Have flunge throw a fence up for you. he will only charge you a tenner and will have foggy do the actual work.
- Wednesday, February 27, 2002 at 12:29:08 (GMT)
Rebuilt the garden last night - all superficial. The only thing that needs to be replaced is a fence panel - I never liked it anyway - iit was bigger than the others, and not very good quality. The only issue is that its a shared boundary - and the landlady is very difficult to get hold of - I believe at the moment she is out of the country for 3 months... Does anybody know what I can do. Can I send her half of the bill? Apparently last time the fence needed repairing, my predecessor just did it off his own bat. Does this make a difference?
MaccLass
- Wednesday, February 27, 2002 at 08:11:23 (GMT)
- Tuesday, February 26, 2002 at 23:51:05 (GMT)
thankfully no damage here from wind, well excepting the bloke I work with who still thinks farting is funny, and thank goodness one remembered to take ones window boxes in at 4am when the gale was blowing a hooley. one got blown off last year and I dread to think of what would've happened if someone had been walking underneath at the time. cuh!
gg
- Tuesday, February 26, 2002 at 20:21:46 (GMT)
- Tuesday, February 26, 2002 at 19:01:51 (GMT)
I need two tickets to see the Strokes in Cambridge on March 26th. Can anyone help? Please, please email me if you have any spares. Thanks, Bill.
Bill <billbidgood@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, February 26, 2002 at 18:38:11 (GMT)
Nothing to report. Only one message so far - see below.
Daily Summary <The Summariser>
- Tuesday, February 26, 2002 at 16:52:35 (GMT)
Oh dear.... Weather Report.... Its definitely time to emigrate. My poor back garden looks like a typhoon has ripped through it. Mostly superficial stuff which can be put back, but the blown in fence panel ahs knocked over 2 large-ish terracotta pots. Not enough to justify a claim, but enough for me to want to put off replacing them for a while. Anyway, I've not had a chance to fully assess the damage, so it may be okay.
Also, in traffic news, the road I normally take was closed again today, second time in a week, due to a fallen tree. Alternative route proved quicker... hmmm...
MaccLass
- Tuesday, February 26, 2002 at 08:02:14 (GMT)
Not a lot again really. Compost again, even without the pondlife ;-), pictures of the Cutter and Firefly being afraid of bats. With good reason I expect, don't bats eat fireflys? Kev showed up; "I'd like to comment but its the ame load of crap from a year ago. Lee, go back and recycle any comment from this time last year if you don't mind - save me the effort. " ; looks like we won't see Kev for another year then. Didn't realise Lee was his secretary, perhaps Kev will get him a nice new PC off the back of a lorry (or white van) by way of payment. Kev back just as Pepe threatened a return - coincidence or not, one may draw one's own conclusions. No sign of his buddy though, must be thwarting suicide 'ragheads' in the West Bank I guess.
Daily Summary <The Summariser>
- Monday, February 25, 2002 at 18:00:53 (GMT)
Hmmm, not too keen on gardening - think I'll slide the boat on down to somewhere the grass has already been cut... ;o)
Rivergypsy
- Monday, February 25, 2002 at 16:34:14 (GMT)
Hmm - unfortunately, the cats round my way think my garden (mulched) is a fabulous new litter tray. Much as I detest it, I am going to have to start gardening wearing gloves. I can't always be rushing indoors to scrub my hands with boiling bleach!
Nettleslack
- Monday, February 25, 2002 at 15:04:55 (GMT)
Hi Nettleslack!
Glad to hear the composting is going well. I love that feeling to know that you have managed to 'create earth'. I dragged mine out in September - used it as a mulch. Unfortunately, due to the number of cats in the area, not many birds were able to take advantage. I'm going to have to turn mine this year - its a bit heavy on the vegetable peelings...
MaccLass
- Monday, February 25, 2002 at 14:59:11 (GMT)
Ok ok so it's bats I'm really scared of.
Firefly
- Monday, February 25, 2002 at 14:46:20 (GMT)
Strange indeed - after all you don't look like a vole.....
Gandalf The Owl
- Monday, February 25, 2002 at 13:18:27 (GMT)
Too many near misses. My mum always warned me to be visible at night, she didn't warn me about the strigiform terror from the sky. (Strigiform (adj) Owl shaped, shaped like an owl)
Firefly
- Monday, February 25, 2002 at 13:13:22 (GMT)
Bad experience with one, Firefly old fruit?
Gandalf The Owl
- Monday, February 25, 2002 at 12:44:56 (GMT)
Sorry I'm a little nervous around owls.
Firefly
- Monday, February 25, 2002 at 12:37:29 (GMT)
OIOI BB! Any luck with reprints of the Cutter new-year pictures yet? Hope your lodger's doing ok and not sulking too much when you're working! :o)
Rivergypsy
- Monday, February 25, 2002 at 09:52:28 (GMT)
OIOI BB! Any luck with reprints of the Cutter new-year pictures yet? Hope your lodger's doing ok and not sulking too much when you're working! :o)
Rivergypsy
- Monday, February 25, 2002 at 09:52:24 (GMT)
Firefly - him of course, you silly luminescent insect.
Gandalf The Owl
- Monday, February 25, 2002 at 09:31:21 (GMT)
MancLass - on Friday I emptied my old compost bin in order to transfer to the new one. The bottom 1/3 was full of lovely brown crumbly stuff - loads and loads of worms - it's now all over the flowerbeds and the local bird population is unable to move due to overeating.
Nettleslack
I got compost, some lovely compost, it made me happy when skies were grey, - Monday, February 25, 2002 at 09:26:34 (GMT)
I am looking for Robert Ely for my Dad Robert Clemans. He wanted to know if he has a e-mail. So please let me know. Or Bob call Dad at 270-928-3800.This is Robert or Bob in Perry Fla. Thank You. Jean (Clemans) Pirtle
Jean ( Clemans) Pirtle <kyemt1@msn.com>
Mayfield Ky., - Sunday, February 24, 2002 at 18:07:58 (GMT)
Hmmmmm, Looks like some things never change. WHo is the summarising git? Old NBF makes a brief appearance - where are you hidng yourself old boy? I'd like to comment but its the ame load of crap from a year ago. Lee, go back and recycle any comment from this time last year if you don't mind - save me the effort. TTFN
Kev
- Sunday, February 24, 2002 at 13:35:43 (GMT)
Compost was a theme of the day early on, certainly compost sums up the usual half-baked ramblings of a certain individual early on. Care in the communtiy really has let down a certain section of our population. Firefly disagreed with aforementioned person (thanks for pointing that out ;) ). Pepe threatened a return. Oh. Other than that things drifted quietly into the weekend.
Daily Summary <The Summariser>
- Friday, February 22, 2002 at 16:38:43 (GMT)
Beware 'cause I'm coming back soon. gonna get ya
Pepe the duck <steamin@theazores>
- Friday, February 22, 2002 at 15:50:41 (GMT)
morse is -.. . .- -..
stez
- Friday, February 22, 2002 at 15:10:29 (GMT)
Gandowlf, one little snotty drip who'd carry on alarmingly just to get attention? Do you me him or me? Or both?
Firefly
- Friday, February 22, 2002 at 14:13:26 (GMT)
Those aren't issues - they're a personality disorder. I should know.
Slobodan Milosevic
- Friday, February 22, 2002 at 13:29:29 (GMT)
But tissues can be issues too you know - especially to a biologist.
Oboe Fluegas
- Friday, February 22, 2002 at 12:31:19 (GMT)
I'm fine thanks - have got over having to answer the door to the Parcelforce man at some horrible early hour. I was a vision in fleecy dressing gown, tatty tartan 'jamas and red hiking socks. Though I suppose delivery men must get used to seeing the fairer sex not looking at their best!
Nettleslack
- Friday, February 22, 2002 at 11:20:18 (GMT)
NBF more power to you!!!!! Finally someone talking about issues not tissues.
Ozboe Fungus
- Friday, February 22, 2002 at 10:52:59 (GMT)
Sorry for being so rude! Got carried away. How are you this fine morning?
MaccLass
- Friday, February 22, 2002 at 10:35:35 (GMT)
Morning Nettleslack! Jolly fine this morning. We already have something in common - I too am about to be compost-binned up. My parents, who are donating it due to their reduced need, are doing the horrible bit though (bless 'em!). I'm also going to be attempting to construct some bins this weekend, up at the allotment. We've a lot of 'truf' to get rid of and thought we'd compost it down with some horse manure for next year - making life much cheaper when we raise the beds. We're going on a wood hunt this weekend...
MaccLass
- Friday, February 22, 2002 at 10:34:50 (GMT)
I am now the proud owner of a new compost bin! Now all I have to do is transfer the contents of the old (knackered) bin into the new one. Er... nice.
Nettleslack
- Friday, February 22, 2002 at 10:00:22 (GMT)
Tsk tsk Firefly. You should know better by now. Remember when we were kids (or owlets, in my case), there'd always be one little snotty drip who'd carry on alarmingly just to get attention?
Gandalf The Owl
- Friday, February 22, 2002 at 09:24:05 (GMT)
Hmm I can see the daily summary already. NBF posted, Firefly disagreed, nothing new there. Is there going to be a fight?
Firefly
- Friday, February 22, 2002 at 09:03:20 (GMT)
NBF, Who says New York is safer than London? Last time I heard that claim the statistics backing it up were of crime figures excluding homicide. An odd exclusion since homicide figures for NYC were vastly in excess of London. So what the figures really mean is you are more likely to be left alive in London. What a cheery thought. I haven't seen more recent figures which you may be referring to.
Firefly
- Friday, February 22, 2002 at 09:02:15 (GMT)
Morning MancLass. How are you today?
Nettleslack
- Friday, February 22, 2002 at 08:59:56 (GMT)
Morning NBF.
MaccLass
- Friday, February 22, 2002 at 08:21:54 (GMT)
Basenji
- Thursday, February 21, 2002 at 17:57:28 (GMT)
Well children, plenty to despise this week. New York is safer than London! Im not surprised, the USA is fussier who they let in as immigrants. The also have punishments for crimes. 18 years for robbery and 5 for murder is the going rate over hear. The police had over 100 officers involved in the Dome robbery. How many muggings, murders or carjacks could they have prevented if they had been doing something usefull? Anyway, it was all too late, Blair and his faggot sidekick Mandy had already carried out the biggest heist from the taxpayer for it. I warned you about Europe, its laws now override English laws. The only good thing is that if English law is redundant, maybe it means that blood sucking solicitors and baristers will have to get a proper job. Blairs been to Africa to learn how to run a third world country, seeing as the UKs immigration laws, Politicians scams and PC has turned this country into one. Perhaps the Africans and Ragheads will send aid to the UK. I see that during Bettys recent visit to Jamaica, the rastas want to be compensated for their ancesters being taken as slaves. Fine, buy every last black ass of Jamaican origin a one way ticket to Africa, especially the scumbag so called Yardies in London. That piece of trash Mugabe would welcome them with open arms. Watch the crime rate drop! A bit of ethnic cleansing would not go amiss in this instance. Blair has now got to be far more crooked than any politician in living memory, I wonder where he has his retirement fund stashed, no wonder hes pallying up to Mugabe. Birds of a feather!!!!!!!!!!
N B Forrest
Back in the Fen, - Thursday, February 21, 2002 at 17:11:45 (GMT)
Not a lot other than a debate on the age of owls. Pablo was accused of homo erotic prose, I'm sure that's something he can now add to his CV. Not sure which section it goes under mind you. All quiet, but there is always tommorrow.
Daily Summary <The Summariser>
- Thursday, February 21, 2002 at 16:45:47 (GMT)
Oooh it does make me cross. It is my lunch hour. I am having a quiet game of Freecell on the computer. Someone sidles up wanting me to do something, and upon seeing my screen says, with a smirk "Oh I can see you're very busy". No - I'm having a lunch break. And sarky comments means lower levels of cooperation. Twits.
Nettleslack
- Thursday, February 21, 2002 at 13:52:28 (GMT)
Not a lot to summarise, was there? Whooo-hooo!
Gandalf The Owl
- Thursday, February 21, 2002 at 10:31:42 (GMT)
Was busy again. Summary to follow later.
The Summariser
- Thursday, February 21, 2002 at 09:37:04 (GMT)
summariser - you forgot to summarise Pablo and his homoerotic prose. Pablo, seesm to contrived not to be true. Do you really have those thoughts about NBF - someone you have never met? Or do you know hiim/her?
Inquirer
- Thursday, February 21, 2002 at 09:05:45 (GMT)
Chez, this is a message board for Ely, England. Its unlikely that some bint from Kansas is going to be looking at it.
- Thursday, February 21, 2002 at 08:58:29 (GMT)
Wow! 85 years! I bet that's longer than I'd manage in captivity! Gives me a kind of sentimental feeling... *sniff*.
MaccLass
- Thursday, February 21, 2002 at 08:31:14 (GMT)
Caroline(Bubs) if you get this message please e-mail me I have been trying to get in touch with you.
Chez
- Wednesday, February 20, 2002 at 21:03:22 (GMT)
Caroline(Bubs) if you get this message please e-mail me I have been trying to get in touch with you.
Chez
Iuka, - Wednesday, February 20, 2002 at 21:02:41 (GMT)
Caroline(Bubs) if you get this message please e-mail me I have been trying to get in touch with you.
Chez <chezlaw@hotmail.com>
Iuka, - Wednesday, February 20, 2002 at 21:00:05 (GMT)
Zeus could well still be twit-twooing about the place - apparently the lifespan for an eagle owl in captivity is anything up to 85 years, so I suppose a snowy wouldn't be much different.
Nettleslack
- Wednesday, February 20, 2002 at 14:09:31 (GMT)
Ouch! I suppose Zeus could be an ex-owl by now - it was some years ago. They used to have a really cute owl called Boris - he'd flown into a plate glass window and was blinded in one eye.
They can be viscious though, I got quite a nip of one myself.
Gandalf is a fantastic name for an owl isn't it?
Must crack on with work - got a teleconf at 330 and need to get some stuff done...
MaccLass
- Wednesday, February 20, 2002 at 13:01:17 (GMT)
You have me there. I love the rough feel of his toes as they scratch my calves in the night, the moist sensuality of his morning breath as it flows tangibly across my face. His sweet blue lips are heaven indeed, especially when the rainbow-like stomach contents spew over my taut stomach on those special days. NBF is my love, my everything, better than a good sneeze.
- Wednesday, February 20, 2002 at 12:58:09 (GMT)
MaccLass - I don't remember that one, though there was one that liked being tickled! There was also a European eagle owl called Gandalf (timely, seeing as I saw LOTR last night) which was in a mightily scroty mood and had sent one helper to hospital already. Just to remind everyone that they're not as cute as they look.
Nettleslack
- Wednesday, February 20, 2002 at 11:34:38 (GMT)
"It would be interesting to hear NBF rant about this one.". Do you miss him anon? Do you miss the warm embrace of his arms around you, his breath on the back of your neck at night, the twinkle in his eye as you swap sweet nothings over the breakfast table? Has he found a new love, forsaking you to a life of bitter expression via the Ely message board?
Pablo Counago
- Wednesday, February 20, 2002 at 11:30:08 (GMT)
I think the people in the TA are a different breed now. Just trying to get promoted. They don't actually want to be involved when it all goes pear shaped.
MaccLass
- Wednesday, February 20, 2002 at 11:00:37 (GMT)
I think the people in the TA are a different breed now. Just trying to get promoted. They don't actually want to be involved when it all goes pear shaped.
MaccLass
- Wednesday, February 20, 2002 at 11:00:32 (GMT)
The Raptor Foundation truly are a brilliant bunch of people - have they still got Zeus the Snowy Owl? I remeber seeing him as a baby. He was soo funny - he'd be running off, and one of the wonderful helpers would pick him up, but his legs would keep on moving!! lso did you know that as chicks, snowy owls simply fall forwards when they go to sleep?
MaccLass
- Wednesday, February 20, 2002 at 10:58:55 (GMT)
Can I advertise a really really good visitor attraction in the area? The Raptor Foundation, just outside Somersham. They take injured wild owls and hawks as well as rescued/abandoned captive birds, and either heal and release them (where appropriate) or keep them until the end of their natural lifespan. (They don't breed or take from the wild.) The staff are a mine of information, the flying displays are fantastic (brought tears to my eyes, I don't mind telling you, and it wasn't just from the cold wind) and the tea room does a mean hot chocolate. Entry fee an extremely reasonable £2.50 for adults, £1.50 for children. Go see!
Nettleslack
- Wednesday, February 20, 2002 at 10:26:55 (GMT)
Stez, Can't believe I'm saying this but I'm with you on this one. They get no thanks at all. It would be interesting to hear NBF rant about this one. As for staplers, they can't all drive tanks and aircraft you know. Someone has to provide the support work, turn spanners etc. what do you lot thinkthat 100% of the RAF are pilots? brrrrrrr
- Wednesday, February 20, 2002 at 07:48:28 (GMT)
I am looking for some friends that lived in isleham, Asa and Dana King. i don't know if they still live in the area but we used to go to ely all the time. if anyone can help me i would appreciate it.
lyndsey <luvisa70chevy@aol.com>
ocean springs,ms usa, - Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at 21:44:39 (GMT)
Another largely quiet day. Passing visitors popped in like Nick Ely from Santa Cruz, Ca. I wonder if he realises he is related to General Lee and has a statue named after him in Soham (General Lee - gets me back to Daisy Duke again). We also had Dobromir who is going to be working in Barway (I wonder where) and wants to share a house - don't look in Soham Dobromir else you'll be having to avoid the pointy hat brigade. Discussion touched on the Territorial Army and anon suggested they all deserved medals in comparison to many of the ely.org.uk posters. Does that include characters like Gareth from The Office; he is the archetypal TA 'soldier'? Perhaps a new stapler rather than a medal anon.
Mon/Tues Summary <The Summariser>
- Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at 17:35:06 (GMT)
How beautiful the Cathedral is! It is very exciting to see the foundation of my family heritage! I can't wait to visit it in March!
Regards,
Nick Ely
Nick Ely <nely@cisco.com>
Santa Cruz,CA, USA, - Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at 16:36:41 (GMT)
Oh I dunno, I once met a district judge who had got some sort of decoration for having part of his leg blown off under enemy fire while out in Cyprus with the TA, years ago. Rather him than me, say I.
Nettleslack
- Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at 13:39:14 (GMT)
i'm sure if shove came to push i'm sure the dunkirk spirit
would come through. it's what we british are best
at! although you do have minority of draught dodgers and conshie's in our midst. shoot some sense into them. thats what i say.
stez
- Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at 13:38:38 (GMT)
But they don't actually do anything. Play soldiers at the weekend, and then as soon as they might actually have to work, they threaten to sue!
MaccLass
- Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at 12:16:19 (GMT)
well i think they do a sterling job for little or no reward and looking at this board certainley no thanks.
stez
- Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at 11:49:49 (GMT)
Well until they're needed anyway, for the most part.
Rivergypsy
- Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at 11:14:47 (GMT)
given the level of committment you lot have I'd say they should all get medals. You even bitch about those who at least attempt to serve our country.
- Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at 11:03:50 (GMT)
Stupid TA B******s is what we used to call them. I heard a vague notion that they were looking to sue the Government because they were expected to actually have to be deployed!!! What a bunch of losers! I don't know why they do it. Or why we pay for it, especially if they aren't prepared to do the job they have been taken on to do. I really cannot impress enough how much I hate them.
MaccLass
- Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at 08:44:32 (GMT)
Where is NBF, I would like to see his opinion on these weekend warriors having the right to say nay when duty calls.? We have people making a living off being weekend warriors here.But if there is a call there is no if and or buts, your ass is the Army's.
- Monday, February 18, 2002 at 22:54:49 (GMT)
Yes, I guess those would be the blokes I mean, weekend warriors........
- Monday, February 18, 2002 at 22:50:37 (GMT)
hi!Ely, will be visiting all the bowling rinks again this year with Lancs County Bowling association looking forward to the tour once again, always a great time.
- Monday, February 18, 2002 at 22:50:17 (GMT)
hallo,As i start work in the beginning of april in Barway i And some friends of mine want to rent a house in Ely.If you have any information please contact me.We agree on sharing a room with somebody else.
dobromir <polezni@yahoo.com>
varna, - Monday, February 18, 2002 at 10:55:44 (GMT)
Excues me for being ignorant, what do you mean by 'reserves'? Do you mean the TA? The middle management saddos who like to run around playing soldiers, but who never expect to be involved in anything other than a CV boosting exercise? Come to think of it, do their employers ever expect it to be a greater commitment than that?
MaccLass
- Monday, February 18, 2002 at 08:40:45 (GMT)
Why would your government pay people to be in the reserves when they can turn down a call up to duty as many are d