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Something dancy from the B52s

Tara Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Giggirl - so anyone who dares to air a frustration > on the forum gets branded as nasty and vile huh? I > didn't see anything in the op that I thought was > nasty or spiteful but it's all getting that way > now. Here you go Tara "I have heard people say Green and Blue are "up themselves" before, but this was the first time I had experienced it first time." This is a public forum. That is a vile and nasty thing to write about a local business on a public forum. That is not airing a frustration; it's name calling.

Sympathies Rosie. I once sat opposite a guy who had some pretty nasty personal habits (let's leave it at that). It took me the longest time to pluck up courage to speak to ask him to cease and desist and it honestly didn't go well. Good luck though.

It's not often that I have bad things to say about the EDF but this is one of those times. What an abuse of the forum this thread is; unless I missed something and the EDF exists just to stick the boot into local businesses at the drop of a hat. Is that what we're about? This, as an opening gambit from the OP is bang out of order and deserves an apology: "I have heard people say Green and Blue are "up themselves" before, but this was the first time I had experienced it first time." Inflamatory, much? Nasty. Spiteful. The single most "up themselves" bit of prose I?ve read so far is the email written by Mr X to G&B. Is that supposed to be amusing? Because to me it's supercilious and sarcastic and that?s not how you talk to people. Green & Blue has a policy in place, which it stands by. Good for them. They?ve apologised to you (needlessly I would say), they?ve offered you free wine, a free bag. How much more gracious would you like them to be? What would you like? Because it seems to me that what you would like is to do damage to a perfectly sound ED business. Vile.

Sorry for your trouble. Callows on LL are excellent. They might not fit a door but they'll certainly point you to someone local who would.

Probably not big enough, but worth a mention: http://www.karmakabs.com/

For many years Mary Shelley's Frankenstein was one of the books I most wanted to read and never got round to. When I finally read it I was most disappointed; mediocre writing at best; schoolgirl diary at worst. The story endures though. The National is giving it a twirl early next year and it's a pretty starry cast; Danny Boyle directing with Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller alternating the roles of Victor Frankenstein and the Creature. It could be either grotesquely brilliant or an embarassing fuck-up. I've hedged my bets by buying tickets for a night well into the run because if it's a dog's breakfast I can get a refund. Here: http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/62808/productions/frankenstein.html

Is the "Kindle" thing from Amazon too old or too uncool for an 11 year old?

Does Westwood's have one A/W 2010. No offence Mick M but we can't go blindly following Canada into fashion oblivion.

DJKillaQueen Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Thanks GG...! > > I think tonmorrows advent picture will avoid > flowers! (not my strong point :)) ) And small cute animals too - in case anything is inferred

Yes DJ they sure are pretty but they're grape hyacynths (as in Bucket). Lovely.

Keef Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > I pretty much agree with you GG... BUT, > this is a slightly different level of discussion > to a thread on cricket. There are seperate forums > for this sort of thing you know ;-) Exactly Keef. Once you get into discussing what content is acceptable for the forum and what isn't then it comes down to censorship. I can't see anybody being in a hurry to grasp that nettle. Frankly, there's nothing on this thread that has disturbed me, whereas some of the content on the various joke threads has left me dumbstruck before now.

I don't like cricket. Don't see the point of it. Dull dull dull. So, here's the thing; I don't go on the cricket thread. Never ever. Why would I? In that vein, I suggest that anyone who finds anything offensive about this thread doesn't come here. Sex toys for women, female orgasm; out of some people's comfort zones. So if you find it all very shocking best stick to what you like.

OK point taken but what would you say/do?

Well Lady M, a porky is always a porky. If you know what the truth is as an absolute fact then firstly examine your own motives in passing on this information. Sometimes ignorance really is bliss. If you really must pass this on to other interested parties then be responsible; try very hard not to hurt feelings or do any damage. The best of intentions are sometimes not always enough. Pxx

I have no idea if the following story is true but I hope it is. I heard it years ago and I think it's a lovely story so I just googled it. It's about Jimmy Carter's mother, who sounds like a real honey. Miss Lillian was aware of her son's reputation for honesty, which had become a topic of curiosity among many politicians and even reporters. During a 1986 speech at the University of Tennessee, Jody Powell told a story about a television reporter who grilled Miss Lillian on this topic. "Is it true," asked the reporter, "that your son doesn't lie? Can you tell me he has never told a lie?" "Well, I reckon he might have told a little white lie now and then," replied Miss Lillian. The reporter spotted the opening. "I thought you said he didn't lie!" she exclaimed. "Are you telling me that white lies aren't as bad as black lies? Just what do you mean by a white lie?" "Well," drawled Miss Lillian, "do you remember when you came in this morning and I told you how nice you looked and how glad I was to see you...?"

Basically LadyM, yes, be honest if someone invites your honest opinion, but what leaglebeagle said a few hours ago: Honest whenever you can with a big dose of tactful? I wouldn't tell someone they looked great in an outfit if that wasn't true, but I wouldn't want to send them away feeling negative about it. I'd just remind them how fabulous they looked in another outfit. I'd go all Gok on their ass. Oh, and I don't give unsolicited opinions - someone would need to ask first. Obviously some situations are more serious than that. It's not only hurt feelings that you need to be careful to avoid, as you said above "Life has also shown me that recipients of the truth are often ill-equipped to deal with it". Very wise Lady M. I think in any situation I want to tell the truth but would try very hard to point someone in a positive direction if possible.

Lady M - what's happened - give an example.

Exactly Rosie H and felt-tip - "believe" isn't the same as "know". I was struggling with my thoughts but that's what I meant.

That's true LadyM but sometimes what one person considers to be the truth might just be that person's opinion. My truth may be different from your truth. Truth isn't black and white; sometimes it's off-white. Honesty is usually the best policy but not always.

Is it just me or is there shag all of any interest in the main section. Shoplifting, muggings, burglaries, plant thieves, white van muggings and dog poo. It's crimewatch.

I'm not sure I know what a PR exam is, but if it is what I think it is then come on guys, you know you love it. Px

No it isn't always LadyM. Honesty can sometimes be very cruel.

Oh FFS here we go again. It's a teensy weensy bit of snow. Let's bring the country to a stand still like we did the last time it snowed.

Kamikaze bets - I went all all in with a pair of twos last Thursday night. It didn't go well. Left me with a chair but no chip.