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SteveT Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > What uncomfortable places annaj.............the > kitchen or cellar? uncomfortable like the back of a Volkswagen... *waits to see if that's a film reference anyone else will get*

It's definitely changed the way I feel about the area, just my perception I'm sure, but I feel more of a sense of belonging and community. But that's a bit wishy-washy and I think you're looking for more definite answers, so lets see. A year ago I would never have been brave enough to go to a pub to meet a group of people I'd never met and I had no idea how to make new friends. Most of our friends had moved away or settled down with young children and I was worried I might start to feel isolated. Definitely don't feel like that now. Also, have had reusable bags for ages, but make much more of an effort to take them out now, not because I think it'll change the world, but because I can't face the disapproval ;-)

SeanMacGabhann Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Despite being pro smoking-ban in pubs, I would > support the Cherry's moves to have the outside > rear-area. > > I do hear what people say about not wanting smoke > drifting into their gardens but having lived next > door to pubs before smoke's the least of one's > worries. I actually liked the chatter drifting > over from the gardens. > > And it is a pretty small area too - it's not like > the beer garden of the bishop's sister pub in > Herne Hill which had an ACRE of people outside > surrounded by houses > > If you have a house adhacent to a pub in London I > would say you should be able to rub along with the > neighbours a little better rather than expect > similar tranquility to a Devon country-house > > I'm sure someone will come on and detail just how > bad it CAN be and I'm open to persuasion - but on > balance..... *whistles and stares at the ceiling* No opinions here. Nope. Not one. ;-)

Fair enough Keef, I was mostly supporting you, sorry if it sounded like I wasn't. I respect you standing up for him and I think you're right that it's out of order to gang up and get personal.

Just to defend the interest of Mrs Brendan, Mrs Keef and Mrs Sean for a moment, because as far as I'm aware none of them are here to defend their own, I'm sure even on a day like yesterday mightyroar would say it was worth it. mightyroar, great rant. As for you friend's dinner time comment, people (even good and normally sensitive friends) are insensitive, smug, judgemental arses when it comes to issues of child-bearing and raising. Ignore them all!

A quick look back throuh Maximay's post does show that he/she never misses an opportunity to have a go at CWALD and does seem to have inconsistent gender (couple sharing a username?) which is odd. But on the other hand Keef's right, to go from that to thinking you know who he/she is, does seem like a bit of a leap and ganging up isn't very nice. Also, it's completely hijacked poor Cherry's thread - presumably she's still out there waiting to hear from other single parents. I'm not one, sorry, but good luck!

Steve, perhaps I'm being overly sensitive again, I know mockney's fairly hard to offend, but I think that's in pretty poor taste.

Extremely wrong Kel. Bathing in rum will cause stickiness and chaffing in some most uncomfortable places!

Sorry to go all serious, but if we're talking about the price of food I was sent this today. http://www.avaaz.org/en/biofuel_standards_now/9.php?cl=60876938 This organisation claims that biofeuls actually cause more emissions than they save and are driving up food costs in the developing word. I have to admit I haven't checked all their refernces and figures, but it's a reliable site as far as I know. See what you think...

Peckhamgatecrasher Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I'll be making cheese scones for the tea! Ooooh, please say you're not joking PGC, I love a good bake just bought a new scones and muffins book yesterday. Mind you, given your small rodent incident earlier perhaps we should use my kitchen. ;-) No co-ordination or sporting ability whatsoever though, so tea is all I could offer.

I'm a HonaloochieB fan!

Ok *Bob* serious cross-posting, I was typing my long ramble when you posted. Can I say once again, I'm so sorry for anything you've suffered.

I have been holding off getting involved in the thread, because it is such an emotive subject and bound to have affected some people reading. *Bob* the tone of your posts suggest you are speaking from experience and you have my sympathy for any suffering or loss you have endured. However, I have to agree with BN5 (and not for the obvious reason)and contradict SteveT. I've been qualified for 9 years and have worked in oncology and palliative care, although I don't any longer. The practice being alluded to here is a form of palliative care. As BN5 said, when an illness is terminal the focus of treatment changes from cure or management of the disaese to control of symptoms in order to maintain comfort and dignity. There is a school of thought that says in palliative care control of the symptoms should be acheived at any cost. So, for example, if the symptom is pain and the treatment morphine and the dose necessary to control the pain would also reduced breathing, then some would say that dose is justified. As I say, I'm aware of it as a theory and have heard it discussed, but have never seen it done and have never done it myself. In my chosen specialty the part of this debate that I have most experience of is the decision to stop resucitation or not to attempt resuscitation. This is a decision I have to make at least weekly and I never take it lightly. PeckhamRose, whilst I respect you view, Bookworm's post very eloquently expresses why these are not decisions that should be made by families. Of course the wishes of the patient and their family are taken into account, but ultimately this is a medical decision based on the likelihood of resuscitation being sucessful and the likely condition of the patient if resuscitated sucessfully. In reality attempted resuscitation is nothing like it looks on television, it is brutal, undignified and traumatic and in the majority of cases unsucessful. It is my job to decide whether it is, in medical terms, worth putting someone through that. I don't relish this part of my job or see it as playing God, I see it as part of my resoponsibity as a doctor to use my training and experience to decide rather than inflict the pressure and guilt of deciding on a distressed family. Finally, I agree entirely with citizenED that this is a situation that's completely different in reality to theoretical discussion and none of us know how we would feel or react unless we have been unfortunate enough to be faced with it. My thoughts are with anyone reading who has a seen a loved one suffer and anyone who has ever had to consider these subjects as anything other than an interesting debate.

ChavWivaLawDegree Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I got kicked out of Brownies at the age of 8 for > refusing to swear an oath to the Queen. I told my > daughter to just pretend when she went to Brownies > tho, so she's learned it's ok to lie courtesy of > oath swearing and her republican mummy! I know this post was ages ago and you've all moved on, but I've only just seen it and it made me laugh. CWALD, my mum compromised her principles and let us go to Brownies, but only if we also went to Woodcraft Folk. Woodcraft Folk was mixed sex (yuk - boys!) and wasn't state or church affilated. I loved Brownies, because it was all about pixies and fairies and hated Woodcraft Folk, because there was a boy called Martin who used to chase me and try and kiss me. It wasn't until years later I thought to admire my mum's principles and compromise. I've only heard bits and pieces about this today, not the whole proposal, but it sounds complete nonsense. Trying to correct complex social problems by forcing people to partake in meaningless, americanised rituals. What my sensible mother would call fiddling while Rome burns.

PGC - almost?

Congratulations mockney and BB! I've just got back from two days of aunty-ing. Newborn twins, now that's a full-time job.

Club Tropicana - Wham!

*reaches into handbag for extra large size box of tic-tacs* Strangely accurate considering you've never met me. Hhhmmmmm.

HonaloochieB Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Big congratulations to Auntie AnnaJ. > > I reckon you'll be an aunt like Monica in > 'Friends' and will always have gum. Thanks HonaloochieB. Funnily enough you're not the first person to say I'm like Monica (good or bad thing? I'm not sure) but I don't like gum and would certainly never give it to small children!

Thank you. They're fine (small but perfectly formed) and yes, I think she is exhausted! I'm off to Jojomamanbebe, stand back folks, I have a credit card and I'm not afraid to use it!

Hhhm yes, I've just seen the Locale thread started by the owners. Seems I was misled. I dug around as much as I could without actually saying "is it a chain? because a lot of people really hate them!" and they gave the definite impression it was just them starting up a restaurant. Still, only a chain of three, and I don't necessarily hate all chains, so I'll still be giving them a try.

I didn't achieve anything much yesterday, but my little sister had twins! Delivered naturally in just over 12 hours, what a star. Proudest aunt in the world and just had to share. :))

Damn you Mockney, damn you! Why does someone always get there first?

Have checked. The expression "chip on his (or her, lets be inclusive here) shoulder" is reputed to have originated form the 19th century American practice of men spoiling for a fight by balancing a chip of wood on there shoulder and challenging others to knock it off*. It apparently first appeared in print in 1830**. *this information was retrieved from a 2 minute google search after a good steak and a few glasses of red. It is therefore definitely completely true and accurate. **this too.

cazzyr Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Ok, > > Night Dom. One question...Adoption? ? Where'd you > get that from? > > Caz Good point. Dom, I for one thought you were doing really well (if a little heated) apart from this glaring and repeated error. I'm just an ignorant hetty, but even I know that gay ladies still have lady bits and all you need to do is woosh a bit of sperm up there (that's a techinical, medical description obviously). Nice to see you post about something you actually care about though, is this the real Domitianus at last? I think I always thought of is as a slightly soggy, fat, potato chip. Definitely something you'd flick off not fill in.