Peckhamgatecrasher

A baby on the way? Ooh, congratulations, Brendan and Mrs B.

Just chiding you for shit-stirring.

Confused the hell out of me too. I edited twice this morning thinking I'd insulted the wrong person. Finally the caffeine kicked in and I worked out what was going on. Perhaps he wants to come out of the wardrobe?

Absolute bollocks. As efficacious as amber necklaces - a discussion in the Family Thread that I just can't believe is going on between sane parents.

Declan, I think Sean and Hal are big enough to battle it out by themselves. Leave the pot of excrement alone.

Quite tasty, but too much bling.

That's the best spot ever, tiddles!

Did my half-term penance yesterday and watched St Trinians 2. Absolutely loved it. Reminded me a little of Kind Hearts & Coronets.

Oh, my memory does me proud sometimes. I read an article by Hector Martinez - an Argentine - with an interesting and face-saving solution. If you want to skip the history lesson, go to about 3/4 down the article. Proposed idea for a negotiated settlement

I think Sue might be interested.

Ah - you are Brendan Firkin Butt! Saw your letter to the Editor of The Times the other day - awfully good rant.

Darling Barry, a little pillow talk wouldn't have gone amiss. When did Cheap Day Returns become obsolete? It cost me a fortune to go to London Bridge from P.Rye today. I do have an Oyster Card but the chappie in the ticket office told me I couldn't add to it at the station. Not good. Your dinner's in the dog. PGC x

Wonderful line, RosieH. We could call it "Backed a loser".

They are already showing 2-3 inch shoots. Snowdrops are out, some crocuses have emerged, hyacinth leaves about same progress as daffs. Three or four weeks should see a good display.

Did he have a copy of this month's 'Noone Likes Us' in his shopper?

Oh what have I woken up to? Crystal Clear did what lots of us have done: drunk too, too much then came on the Forum. His thread which was amusing to begin with (and which I contributed to), went over the top and was pulled. In a separate issue, a fine gentleman vouched for his usual good character. How can that have descended into such a farce? Mockney, please stay on board, you are a shining example of a voice of reason and fairness. Indeed, Admin and Mods, you are a great, self-sacrificing bunch who allow me to live a virtual, vicarious life. Thank you - keep it up.

According to something I read after a random googling, the record cannot be deleted. Not to say it can't be amended. May be scaremongering, maybe a software glitch. An American database I used to use, did not allow one to delete a record either - perhaps it's just to stop accidentally getting rid of material. Goodness knows what they do with all the records of deceased bods.

Bloody Sassenach.

Underneath my blood is blue - I'm not bothered about that. It's more the I have two heads and an incurable, embarrassing disease that worries me.

Nah, only one. Send your wife out for a swift half or two.

How very dare you? I have a picture of Rhona Martin on my wall and blow her a kiss each night.

I've just received info telling me that unless I opt out, NHS will produce a record available nationwide holding personal, medical details. On the face of it, this seems a sensible idea - in an emergency any health provider can access pertinent details (eg, allergies) but I'm more concerned about more sensitive stuff and the fact that once created, the record cannot apparently be deleted. What do others think?

Dear Bubble, I noticed a huge red thing with two decks on wheels today. What do you think that could be?

Airedales will probably be fine with your own brood, but I was bitten by two Airedales as a young teenager, so it's a breed I particularly hate and wouldn't trust them with other people's children. Temperamentally, mongrels are your best bet. Labs are great but will be forever trying to snatch food! Dobermans are pussycats - they only kick in with their inbred instinct when a family member is directly threatened, but you do need to establish top dog status early on. Border Collies are neurotic - again probably fine with your own family but a bit unpredicatable and need tons of exercise. Of course, all the above is completely subjective, I'm sure others will have different experiences, eg, I instinctively avoid minature breeds, they always seem to be yapping and jumping up.

Sue Ellen.