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Frankito

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  1. Marmora Man, had your EDF name had something Scottish about it, I may have personally considered it, being Haggis royalty as I am. Just to be on the safe side, let's have ten more years of whisky drinking and, if you survive that, you can have my mother.
  2. Annete Curtain, expert in all things curtain, bless.
  3. Ask for an appeal, it's the only way to find out for sure. Tutors should never make promises as even they don't know how students fare at crunch time. You are grasping at straws if you are looking to lay blame, do the proper thing and get that appeal going, the longer you leave it the less chance of them taking you seriously.
  4. I couldn't get family tartan so I had to settle for Stewart; och it could have been worse.
  5. I would love to hear how those folks who don't think squatting is a problem wouldfeelif they were to cone home from work tonight to find me locked inside their home with no intention of leaving, reclining on the sofa feeding myself Doritos... >:D<
  6. Sorry to hear that news...
  7. Any names? I have had some bizarre PMs but Maxxi told me it's some kind of automated thingy..
  8. So do we think it will happen or will the brown rice and sandles brigade find some other way round what IS a criminal activity? Ffs already..... I challenge any squatter out there to convince me that they should ever have rights to steal someone else's home... >:D<
  9. Brill, I have a stag-do this weekend and currently sourcing pegs for the occasion..
  10. Barber, your opinion, or at least your tone, appears somewhat diluted in your latest post compared to your response to my comment on Kindle. I love politicians.. >:D<
  11. Fuerteventura is nice anddoes havesome koveky and very windy beaches down in the south of the island. Thenorth is very touristy and to be avoided but other than that, as an island there are some great sights to see, but do hire a car. MiniT: Alaska and Uganda, I am impressed! I can see how you may find Europe tame after those places....
  12. It is always worth checking with his tutors what the appeals process is. Different institutions deal with these in very different ways, some good, others not so. Goldsmith's has a good reputation, hopefully theirs will be transparent enough for himto know if it is worth challenging. To not eventry would be the biggest shame as, right now he has nothing to lose and potentially everything to gain. I strongly recommend he gets in touch with his tutors to kick-start the process. The longer it is left, the less chance of anything happening. Whilst I agree that grades don't matter in every line of work, certainly for the more popular careers, your degree grading can make the difference between the Yes pile and the No pile at CV screening stage. I work in the City and every year, we get thousands of Uni leavers with a whole range of subjects/ grades etc. Unless there is some relevant experience thrown in the mix, there is a tendency to screen out anything <2:i. Whilst I don't agree that a great grade is any indicator that the related candidate will hit the ground running, there has to be some form of pre-selection process. Our HR guys aren't allowed to publish anything official on grade screening however I have been privvy to more than one conversation with Recruitment re minimum standards... So, should he try but fail to change hisgrade there are a fww other options ( mostly dependent on his desired career path ). Post grad degrees are very popular these days and again, many places prefer this along with a grad degree. Or, he coyld go out and get some very relevant work experience in his chosen field, much better than more study. Unfortunately such opportunities are very competitive but, they do exist and, someone presenting themselves with truckloads of energy and a can-do attitude can make anything happen.. I hope this isn't too waffly... Do keep us posted on how he gets on. :)-D
  13. Lesser known Islas Canarias includes Gran Canaria which, if you want to get away from the crowds, don't bother. Why don't you get a cheap flight to southern Spain and hire a car and just drive untilyou find somewhere quiet.. Theislands are very popular with both foreigners and nationals, manyof whom have the same idea as yourself.. The best little places that have yet to be discovered by the tourist masses are not usually hyped up on the internet. Take a chance and have an adventure.
  14. I can see both sides (well the rational bits at least) of the argument.. I have a one year old Weimaraner and she really is rhe most docile, friendly thing. Why is that? Mostly due to good nurturing and proper, dedicated training. Would I be happy to hold a licence for owning her? Yes. Would introducing such a law make a big difference to rhe current situation? I don't honestly think so as that small minority of idiot owners would still continue as they are today. Do I ever worry about her turning on me? Only as much as I worry about being stabbed by the next person I meet in the street.
  15. Almost sorry I asked, you two are sick, sick, sick >:D<
  16. I still get angry when I think that this forum has been running for so long without me knowing about it....
  17. I wasn't being offensive, just having a larf...
  18. Zarabroadband, switch off the tv and go back to bed. Another blonde moment, bless. >:D
  19. RosieH, loving your logic however one flaw, point 3: birds good. Wtf? Dog good Dog bite Rosie until she behave
  20. Och is not a myth, people do use it 'up there'. The further up you go the louder and more exaggerated it tends to get.
  21. Frankito

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    Awarding yourself points eh...? This whiffs of the Ministers expense claim scandal...
  22. New rule? Why do Americans insist on saying fanny instead of bum?
  23. Available in Co-op LL but never to be found at the Forest Hill Rd outlet..
  24. So sorry to hear that, bless.
  25. Bless you, I just took the time to read it and it looks very catching, well done you. And I like the cause and will support it.. :)-D
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