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Otta Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Created Otta just to use for the sometimes useful > Family Room sections, but quickly got drawn back > in. Just when I thought I was out...

A lot will depend tonight on whether Ibrahimovic has had the kind of strop that leads to a dazzling display or a meltdown - I think he will be key.

The burning question re on-line personas (and not the "I remember when it was all fields around here" outlook of certain senior members) is why SO many have changed theirs over the years. Is it boredom with a hastily chosen persona? A game (arising out of more boredom) where you have to guess who so-and-so is now? A rebirth after a banning? The desire to disassociate oneself with previouly held views? Multiple personalities? I ask because the new personas of those who have changed are (it would seem) quickly and easily recognised/known by their contemporaries; indeed at the forum drinks I went to a year or so ago, among the things pointed out to me was "That's so-and-so, he used to be whtshisname, and that's thingy who used to go by the name of thingamajig" and so on. I ask merely for information. And because it's Friday. And I'm really borrrrrrred.

Otta Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > So, Holland eh. Lots of people's pre tournament > favourites. Mine certainly - and Greece were my dark horses which shows I know feck all...

Otta Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > You put the 4 wheels on the main body in order to > create the transforma in vehicle mode. not as robot-ty as I'd hoped...

Otta Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > They stopped being 10p a long time ago, and they > are disgusting when stale. I quite like them when > "fresh" though. Another dream shattered.

Jah Lush Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > There are also rumours going around that Spurs are > about to be bought by some very rich Arabs. Perish > the thought. Just be thankful the rumours aren't of some rich Far Eastern Magnate who might try a 'Cardiff' and insist on rebranding Spurs so that they wear red!

Sometimes I feel things have passed me by. I have never bought a packet of Space Raiders - let alone tasted the contents. 10p is cheap though - maybe life does have new experiences to offer.

Nearly avoided the bear-trap EP, but the "you should all keep schtum..." got you in the end. *points finger in desperation at local aspirants.

dcradds Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I am struggling to watch the middle class snobs > spoiling Graysons programme All in the best > possible taste. > Revolting people. I think any middle class snobs watching would think exactly the same. He managed to analyse the clich?s of middle class taste without sneering and almost without offending which is quite a feat. His reassuring protestation of "but I'm middle class too!" helped, yet I couldn't help thinking that some of the guests at the tapestry viewing would go home a bit narked despite their nodding and smiling agreement at all his wit and insight. That computerised tapestry machine was brill though.

I bought a bog-standard Bush turntable for about 30 quid - has it's own tinny speaker and tiny amp built in but will also play through my kenwood amplifier; most of my platters are a little worn anyway so the quality is nice 'n hissy with a side order of crackle.

Otta Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > England band stopped from playing. > > Thank God for that! If I was sat near them trying > to watch the match, I'd want to kill myself! Abso-bleedin-lutely. Let's hope others follow suit and ban the annoying little sods totally. On the match I thought the Ox did well and showed he didn't mind fluffing it a little, wasn't scared to take a chance - hope this rubs off on neurotics like Gerrard et al and we see a less fearful England in future. He and Young have to stay in the team or they will probably revert to the long ball.

Voyageur Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > God almighty..... you lot are about as welcoming > as the Witchfinder General :-S Rubbish! Spam, Jam, Flatulence - what could be more British or more welcoming?

Jah Lush Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Alan Medic Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > This is confusing but feels good! > > > Word of warning. Don't click on this link. It just > sent my laptop crazy. Obviously full of bugs. I clicked on it without any problems but you may be right (I'm not too tech savvy) so here's the youtube link to the same thing - bizarre but compelling tho I was more taken with their response to the Tam Cowan's "joke" about them in the Daily Record-

Moos Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I believe there's a famous writer who always > refers to 'my current wife' to keep her on her > toes. Buying her stilettos would be easier...

Gingerbeer Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > What happened? Did the weather take a nosedive? Sorry Ginge - can't hear you over the howling wind and the lashing rain...

red devil Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > What Quids said, anticipating a great tournament, > straight into quality matches. > Pre-tournament tips for Group 1st & 2nd places... > > Group A: Poland & Russia > Group B: Germany & Holland > Group C: Spain & Italy > Group D: France & Ukraine > > Poland are my dark horses, host nation with a > quality striker, worth a punt to make it to the > semis...time catches up with Spain, Germany to win > in style... A - Russia & Greece B - Germany & Holland C - Spain & Italy D - France & Sweden And - as previously stated - the Dutch to win the final against the Germans...

It's hard not to keep turning out what many call 'crap' when so many rich gullible tossers insist on paying thousands for it. Takes great fortitude to resist the lure of lucre and produce real art again. I think Hirst is aware of the dilemma and thought 'Sod it - I'll take their cash and do some more 'real' stuff later' - trouble is it's hard to go back - especially when you didn't leave a trail of crumbs to follow. ETA: I do quite like Perry's work but would rather see Cornelia Parker's stuff any day.

We're going to get sick of this sooner rather than later so let's enjoy the groovy-euro-discotheque-beat before it all ends in tears...

Thanks picapica - yes, I have researched a bit and have to admit did not know so many different types of hoverfly were around in the UK (270 as it turns out) and was more used to the smaller common 'Marmalade Fly'. Still not sure why the hoverfly and bee were asleep for several hours (to paraphrase a well known journalist - I counted them when I went out and I counted them when I came back in) in their respective places though.

DulwichFox Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Whilst on the subject of Racism let us take a look > at The Union Jack. > > Symbol of Empire and Imperialism. Of Oppression > and adopted by ultra right wing extreem groups of > Racists. > > It is outdated and has no place in this day and > age.. > > In 1606, the first Union Jack flag was created by > merging the English flag > (the red cross of Saint George) > with the Scottish flag > (the diagonal white cross of Saint Andrew on a > blue background). > Then, in 1801, the addition of Ireland to the > United Kingdom added the Irish flag to the flag > (the red Saint Patrick's cross). > > And with Scotland on the verge of Independence, > the flag may soon have to go.. > > Fox. ...or just be remodelled the way the Scots wanted it in 1618...http://www.know-britain.com/general/images/british_flag_scottish_version.gif PS. @Loz... a bit of an urban (national?) myth... usage has meant that the name Union Jack is quite correct when referring to the national flag - it hasn't needed to be fixed to a jack staff to qualify for the name and was approved by parliament when it said in 1908 "the Union Jack should be regarded as the National flag".

woodrot Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > the-e-dealer Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Whats all this about? leave Rotty alone ! > > > woodrot is a made up internet charachter and does > not take rantings personally ...unless they involve the indiscriminate use of 'lol cats'...

Sleeps 10 but bit of a tight squeeze... http://fitfoodcoach.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/sardines.jpg

Huguenot Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Is this spam? No, jam.

ali303 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Ha, sadly for you, the lowest tradeable unit of > time is 30 mins;) I'll never last the whole 30... (puts on scottish accent) "I'm oot."