Sue

OMG I just ventured into the garden to see what might be braving the cold weather and coming up, and put my arm into my tub to pull out some dead leaves at the bottom. At the third trawl I pulled up a very large, pale-looking frog (alive thank goodness). Not sure who was more surprised, but he or she very quickly swam back to the bottom again ..... Hope I haven't hurt him :(

legalbeagle Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > "It was the day my Grandmother exploded". > > Has to be one of the best opening lines. > Xxxxxx Along with 'It was the afternoon of my 81st birthday and I was in bed with my catamite .....' First line of Earthly Powers :)) Not Iain Banks, obviously ........

numbers Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Agree with jah. Loada bollocks and bollocks to it > all. > > Cringing when I see people post their category on > Facebook. Only the British eh! Xxxxx Ah come on numbers, it's just a bit of fun. Like what Family Guy character you come out of a quiz as (Damn. I wasn't Brian :)). )

I'm mega impressed at the detail you all remember! A week after I've finished a book I'm lucky if I remember anything about it! The upside of that is that I can read them again without remembering the end. Not that I generally do these days. So many books, so little time!

If you've never read any, The Wasp Factory might be a good one to start with as it's brilliant, albeit very old now. I think of the others different people will like different things. I wasn't all that keen on Transition, another quite recent one. I liked The Bridge. Of his sci fi ones, I see I have kept Look To Windward and Use Of Weapons, so I must have thought those worth re-reading.

Manda Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Sue, > > I don't think anyone is suggesting that, read the > posts again. > > Amanda Xxx Sorry if I'm dim but I don't understand, sorry. The post I'm commenting on is quoted at the start of mine. It's complaining of a family of six 'stomping around' late at night despite being asked to be quieter. It said this was a similar problem to the OP's issues with neighbours having all-night parties. My reference to children was because I assumed a family of six included children, which may of course be wrong, but I stand by my general point. How have I misunderstood it? If I have, then of course I apologise.

Quids, even if you don't usually like sci fi you may like these. They're both profound and funny imo. Often completely incomprehensible, to me anyway, but I still love them. They're completely different to his other novels. ETA: I agree his mainstream books are a bit variable but I thought Stonemouth (Ithink its title was).was excellent..I think that was his latest book? I just read it recently.

tarafitness Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------ > > what's the 'long test', does anyone have a link? > This one seems somewhat flawed! Xxxxx I don't know how to copy and paste on my phone, blush, but if you google BBC Great British Class Calculator and possibly add Lab UK you should get to it. You have to sign in or register on the BBC site first which is a fairly lengthy process. Also the link to the full survey is not that obvious.

I only know because I once had the same thing happen to me, and I couldn't understand why I couldn't post in one place but I could in others (when I eventually gave up on the original post!) Then admin told me the reason and I can't remember the offending word but when I changed it all was miraculously sorted :)

Calsug Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > One is in Dulwich though... Xxxxx They're both within walking distance of East Dulwich. Isn't the Horniman in SE23? Great that we have got two of this list so close, anyway!

Vicanna Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > There's nothing more cringeworthy than male, > office-based managers and execs assuming a stern > expression and impressing upon those beneath them > how critical a situation is by using construction > or mining-based terminology (sans c*nt and f*ck) > i.e. - 'We're going to have to break ground and > bore down to the root of the problem.' Xxxxx Where on earth have you worked?!?!

Computedshorty, you are truly the Magonagall (spelling?) of East Dulwich. If you ever publish a book of your verse, I will buy it :) Xxx ETA: It's McGonagall, sorry.

One of the very few modern authors who I wouldn't hesitate to describe as a genius. And respect for his humour in the face of death - he says he has married his partner to make her his widow. Laugh or cry? Both I guess.

But BNG the downside is you get to be patronised by John Cleese .....

Shocked to find out he has terminal cancer and a year to live if he's "lucky".. Been a massive fan for years including the science fiction stuff. Very bad news. ETA. www.iain-banks.net

It's usually because you've somehow included a word or combination of letters forbidden on the forum Eg Scun*thorpe Or something like that anyway ..... ETA: without the asterisk, obviously ....

:)) I just ploughed through the full survey (before anybody says the obvious, I'mlaid up in bed with a bug :)) ) Much to my disappointment it shed no further light, just gave me scores for the three separate dimensions and told me the survey results would be published in 2011!!! Oh and it kindly creates for you a coat of arms :) )

According to the short test I'm a New Affluent Worker What a load of bollocks! Nice to be suddenly labelled as young though :))

titch juicy Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > It's a pleasure to shop in DKH sainsbury's > compared to pretty much any other large > supermarket in the area. > > The staff are generally friendly, helpful and very > knowledgable. Xxxxx I agree. Wouldn't like to be served by the person who started this thread though :))

Just seen this thread. Love it! Wrath of God :))

Laur Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The space between the two middle windows seem > slightly different? Xxx I'm no expert but the photos seem to have been taken from different distances away which could explain it? But I'm sure there are many similar looking houses so unless the people can be identified it will be virtually impossible to find the right ones :( ETA: Sorry, posted before I saw Penguin's post!

youandiaredominoes Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Got a similar problem. > > The neighbours are noisy, stomping about late at > night (family of six!) At first they were > apologetic but they didn't try to be quieter thus > we kept on asking them to be quieter. Think > they're annoyed at us now - at loggerheads... What > can you do but move? Some people are pig-headed > and inconsiderate. I always think about Sartre's > quote: "Hell is other people" Xxxxxxxx Unfortunately in houses with adjoining walls you will always hear your neighbours - stomping, screaming, rowing, playing music, TV, whatever people do. If you keep different hours to them then that makes the situation worse on both sides. Live and let live or move to a detached house out of earshot is the answer I think. Normal noises of living in a house are a bit different from major disturbance all night! ETA: And if children are involved then clearly you have to expect more noise. It's unreasonable to expect them not to run about or cry in their own house!

That certainly looks like the house :)

Hey good luck for 9th then Monica!

I have many things in my house which still need rectifying, grrrr, but grouting and sealing are not amongst them :))