Annette Curtain

Loved it Drove into the park at 10:30 to see it in its full glory (& why can't they have it lit up more often?) Netts(tu)

Oh really This is the version of that one-act-play i've seen The curtain rises to a scene where a man (dressed as an Emu) is eating his breakfast. The fried egg is actually a peach on an artfully made piece of white bread Only half the stage is lit, the other half is in darkness. This theatrical device is employed to add drama to the ensuing conversations A family member places a call to the Santander Bank: Family Member: 'I am calling to tell you that my dead grandma died again in September.' (the other half of the stage illuminates, revealing a call-centre) Santander 'But the account was never closed and so the late fees and charges still apply.' ( at this point he blows a trombone ) Family Member: 'Maybe, you should turn it over to your rejetions collections sections pexions lexicons.' Santander 'Ah ha' ( blows a trombone again ) Family Member: 'So, what will they do when they find out she is dead?' Santander: 'We'll dig her up!' Family Member: 'Do you think God will be mad at her?' Santander: 'I'm a an atheist, you tell me' Family Member: 'Did you just get what I was telling you . . The part about her being double-dead?' Santander 'Listen to this!' ( tings a tri-angle ) Supervisor gets on the phone and rides it round an inflatable bull ring, until it bucks him off: Family Member: 'I'm calling to tell you, April showers brings may flowers.' Santander: 'OK.' Family Member: 'You mean you want to collect from her estate?' Santander: (Stammer) 'Are you her solicitor?' *drum roll* Family Member: 'No, I'm her son' Santander: 'Could you fax us a picture of her death teeth ?' Family Member: 'Sure.' ( fax number is given ) After they get the fax: Santander: 'Our system just isn't set up for teeth. I don't know what more I can.....OH HELP A WASP HAS JUST LANDED ON ME.' ( there's a sound of someone falling down some stairs in the back ground followed by a feint distant voice ) "Have you heard the Pet Shop Boys latest album? " Family Member: 'Well, you figure it out, coz i'm lost here! If not, you could just keep ironong her. I don't think she will care.' Santander: 'Well, just try' Family Member: 'Would you like her new dentures?' Santander: 'That would help.' Family Member: 'That would help" Santander: 'But, but that's not the line...!' (he looks toward the orchestra pit) Director (hands on hips, exasperated) "Well, what the **** ' Family Member: 'Sorry, I must have missed a page , can we start from the top ? ' Director "From the top everyone' Family Member: 'Sorry' *A man dressed in Santander top hat come to the stage to engage the Director* "Whisper, whisper, whisper" Director (rubbing chin) "Ah ha..interesting' Man in top hat: "Whisper, whisper, whisper" *The lights fade up and a West End Girls re-mix plays in. The crowd cheers and get to their feet "Ah ha ha haa...so clever. I loved the whisper, whisper part" and "of course the wasp is a metaphor for consumerist Christianity" "Oooo I know" says a man wearing last seasons Dirk Nowitzki shoes The Newcastle Evening Chronicle reporter rings home. His wife answers: "Hello darling, i've missed you so much, how's your day been? " "I'm ...I said I'm on...." As his train passes into a tunnel Nette:-S

It's a digital switch over light show We can see the mast from our garden And It's on again tonight Hopefully with clearer skies Netts(tu)

Chick is being rather humble & modest here He's actually part of the technical team that makes sure TV is broadcast correctly from Crystal Palace and other sites So the loss of analogue is very personal to him ( I reckon he's even got pet names for each transmitter ) And I believe he's even been up to the top of the arial on many occasion Nette;-) (tu) ( oh and if your TV goes on the blink-it's his fault )

No "synch" doesn't do it all Hook up to i-tunes and your device will come up "KidKruger-i-phone" (it's a slim bar on the left) Right click on that and another menu pops upwards. Choose option "Back Up" and it will copy all of your data. Once this is done you can register your phone and add your new device, then copy all the backed up data over. ( you should do the BackUp option regularly to save you texts etc ) Be sure not to click eject as you'll be starting all over again. It should then look like your old phone (but better) Also, you'll need all your e-mail/apple i-d details to hand, as the new device won't be recognised by your internet provider/host etc Good luck, it just takes a little effort. Netts(tu)

Actually & now I come to think of it I did eat a "chinese" in a jacuzzi once (well two to be accurate) Not a hair in sight either Nette:-$:-S

woodrot Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I dont think I have ever been impressed with any > Chinese resturant I have ever been in. starchy > glutinous slop most of the time. I can say however > that I did have some street food in Beiijing once > that was possibly one of the best things I have > ever eaten. > > I would not eat in Chinatown if I was paid Im > afraid. Truthfully now. How many of the Chinese restaurants in China Town have you actually eaten at ? (taking into account that MrWu/HongKong diners eat-all-you-can deals are not to be included) More than 3 ☐ Less than 3 ☐ (☑ tick box) (☏ or contact our glib comments hot-line) NETTE

Try these for size Raz http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41I-UKmXIaL._SX395_.jpg

maxxi Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > When Poons was in Lisle st. (tu) I was in Wong Kei when it caught fire. Hand on heart, it was the funniest experience. The pay phone on the wall kept ringing, and the waiters were becoming more animated with each call. One or two would venture outside and return to relay the state of play in rapid-fire chinese/cantonese. This happened a number of times, whilst the customers on the ground floor were blissfully unaware After a while a uniformed man came in and firmly asked who was the manager, he didn't wait for an answer but produced a chrome badge. He calmly and clearly stated: "Ladies & Gentlemen, I'm a Fire Officer. This building is on fire, so would you please gather your belongings and leave quietly" The manager responded with great conviction, by saying: "No, is OK, fire only upstairs" At that point I nearly choked laughing. The street outside was now full of smoke and as I looked up 20ft flames were licking up around the roof where the kitchen's are. I'll never forget that day & thankfully nobody was hurt.:) NETTE Edited to add. Did you know there's The Won Kei Appreciation Society on Facebook? (and i've just worked out that i've been eating there for about 27 years. )

That chair is a repro anyway (how much did you pay fo it btw?) They're made in Italy or the Far East or the later ones in Eastern Europe So, try the trade antique and decorators fairs in Newark, Ardingly, or Kempton You'll find something similar and if you can't find an exact match, no worries, Harlequin sets are all the rage NETTS(tu)

thejournalist Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Thanks for all the suggestions - we opted for Wong > Kei, which was good food for reasonable price. Hail the Wong Kei "UPSTAIRS"

Jeremy Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Sounds like about 4 days work, prices seems fine > to me. Agree (tu)

On the Buses ?

StraferJack Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Ooooh I say. Good spot ms curtain *bows modestly*

Ah bless you I don't have it but i'm sure i've seen it on the CD rack in Sainsbo's for ?3 Netts

StraferJack Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > every word of it true Ooooo even spookier SJ Read the last post on your link Any name seem familiar? Netts::o

Without wishing to alarm an' all that But have you spoken to the Police? Seeing as you have had a previous experience like yours Maybe Netts(tu)

This is a bit of side ways view , but relevant as it shows the power of communal action & labour I've long admired this Also, if you google Organop?nicos ( for some reason I can't get the link to work) you might find it interesting too Personally I say trade on ( and the trade have done this with each other for years btw ) I mean really, what are they (the man) going to do? take you to court because you plumbed a sink in in exchange for a few light sockets. :-S Netts(tu)

Sue Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > My climbing hydrangea is in bud (Hydrangea > petiolaris) but I guess you mean the common pink > and blue ones? I love that one too. (hydrangea petiolaris) My neighbour has one growing up the side of her house. I'd never seen it before. I have the classic purple-blue "Granny Hat" version in my garden, which if kept under control is very pleasant, in a "Bungalow in Eastbourne" kind of way If you're buying a lot of plants & want to buy any at trade prices then try this place, it's amazingly good. They've a huge selection of tree's, shrubs, plants and herbs (herbs are also available to pre-order in mixed or single 8's) It is generally for those "in-the-trade" as it were, but if you can: Look the part Walk in with confidence Know that prices are the last digits on the barcode/plant label, then you'll be okay. There's not a formal check as such and hey, cash is king in my view. Nette(tu)

64 points *bead of sweat runs down temple* (tu)(tu)(tu)

Can you post a picture ? Netts(tu)

I'd head for Mr Kong on Little Newport Street. It's run by the affable Edwin Chow and the food is better than most of China Town Spicy Ribs, wrapped in a Paper bag. Crab in Ginger. Oh, and the Razor Clams are excellent In fact it's my favorite of the lot (along with Won Kei if i'm on my own) However, you could head off piste to Chilli Cool It's hard core heat from Szechuan Netts(tu)

Nope, sadly not I grew up shooting rats-a-plenty as a kid (we had ducks & chickens) And they are definitely Rattus Norvegicus in Sydenham Woods Eeeekkk.. Netts:-S

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Eeeeeekk... We went for a walk in Sydenham Woods yesterday and it was lovely, as it often is this time of the year There were the customary "Hello & how are you" and "Lovely day" exchanges. All very civilised it was. However, we then met a man who asked my boys "Have you seen any Rats yet" "RATS...where ?" Their faces all lit up After a brief exchange we set off, eyes peeled. And blimey, there's a fair few up there. In the space of 40 minutes we saw half a dozen or so. Apparently the Fox population, which was previously quite high, has fallen and with it the Rats have grown in numbers We mainly saw them around the high path, near the Dulwich Wood Crescent gate. It was all a bit creepy (but my boys loved it) Any other "wildlife" sightings up there ?http://www.opirgbrock.org/files/images/rat%20drawing.jpg Netts:-S