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That is even worse than I thought, now reduced to 25metres, is it going to be any wider to increase the number of lanes and capacity Mr Barber? Will it have a new filtration system installed, so that it no longer resembles swimming in the dregs of a washing machine? Mr Barber.

KateM wrote:- so they target me instead as they perceive no risk in hating me. Like any other predator they target the easiest kill. As they hate you anyway you have nothing to lose insisting on having your own way. Why not let them taste your hate and anger, and release some of your pent up energy on them? When you prove you're the boss of your household, they will learn quickly enough that you are not to be messed with, and they will leave you alone and redirect their anger where it belongs, at the feet of their parents. As soon as you value yourself, then others will follow suit.

Brendan wrote:- Where are you from? Mordor? Made me laugh Brendan, it was spot on, 'flowery prose Ted' sounded just like Tolkein.

HonaloochieB wrote:- Where's Barry Bucknell when you need him? That makes you a senior on this forum HB but it takes me right back to my misspent youth. They've only heard of Tommy Walsh round here HB.

Moos wrote:- I would have so hated living in the 60s. Yes Moos I am not at all surprised, it would make you about 20 years older for a start.

That is the deeply worrying bit HAL.

No - its only the people who are on it that mind you being on it. Made me laugh. Mick Mac.

I cant see the PCSOs taking on a bunch of half cut yobbo's, they tend to limit their strong arm stuff to decent people who drop cigar butts or cautioning young ladies walking with their bicycles along the pavement. I think you might phone the Castle's publican and tell him that you intend to contact the PCSO's if there is any more of their loutish behaviour on the Queen's highway. This would be passed on to the louts who might change their drinking den if the 'law' chose to observe the place, or possibly curb their unwanted outbursts. Often this type of stuff is short lived and usually carried on by one or two mouthy individuals who lead others on, but they often move on because they get knicked for other offences, or by people who are 'looking' for them. Meanwhile if you invest in a spray which you can hold in your hand concealed in your pocket, whilst you pass through, that might make it a little easier on your frayed nerve ends. It is also getting more autumnal and I expect this will result in less yobs on the street as the temperature drops.

Did you know that if it wasn't for the city this would be a third world country. Not many people know that.

KateM wrote:- Seems happy step-families are almost extinct. There are many conventional families who are unhappy with their life too and no step anything insight. It would be a weird world if everyone was in harmony with no differences of opinion. In my childhood you new exactly where you stood, you were in the wrong, and if you challenged an adult to the most part you would instantly regret it and have to creep away to lick your wounds in private, because you did not want anyone you knew to see you snivveling. Kids were not considered when decisions were made you were told what to do, and if you did not take heed you were paid in full. Neither my mother father or step mother deviated from this course and it was non-negotiable. The adults did not worry about you, you had to worry about them and you fell in to line or paid the price for your behaviour. My business partner had raised his children following the divorce and his son was told to go to bed, his son protested loudly that 'his mate down the street didn't go to bed until midnight' "well go and live with him then" was the curt reply. Off he went to bed negotiations finished. KateM wrote:- Really feel for you Nicole. It sounds like your step-son is more actively disruptive and that must be a massive strain. How does your partner deal with it? I think that is the centre of the problem, the boys father is not coping with it and leaving it to nicole to wrestle with and she is far too kind to clamp down and beat him into submission. That boy is taking far more liberties with you than he would with the playground bully. If you administer pain and a dash of suffering they do not come back for anymore, if they do then you have to dish out another dose as the first was not painful enough, and from that day on you will be master of your own home. A very good thing too because we all like to know the rules and who is the boss. That does not mean there will be no recurrence of bad behaviour, because kids are always testing out the boundaries but if you mark out the boundaries clearly enough it will substantially reduce his nonsense to a liveable with level. I suggest you watch 'The Dog Whisperer', and see how Cesar Milan deals with unruly animals, that will give you all the help you need. Best of luck. Steve.

It was once a long time ago when politicians lead by example, now it seems they do as they please being above the law as they are. This woman must have a brass neck to have the nerve to stay in that post, she should go!

I'm devastated. Wait a minute...... now I'm over it. It made me laugh out loud giggirl, good for you.

I would suggest you move this to the estate agent thread, where I am sure one of whom will be delighted to seperate you from your substantial wad.

nicolemodesti wrote:- fabricating rather exaggerated stories about me..... I think that behaviour deserves a ban from visiting your house for a period, and any other 'playing up' should result in exclusion from participating in the good things that happen in your household. It's his father's responsibility to make this happen though, it demonstrates a united front which you are both in full agreement of the punishment. If my brother or myself had been caught telling lies, that was a serious offence and would have warranted a couple of slaps. Hard enough to not want a repeat dosage anyway but things were tougher in the fifties, and giving the kids a clout mainly for the benefit of the parents sanity was commonplace.

Brendan wrote:- I read the following in the Daily Mash today and I think it is rather pertinent to this conversation, "Now, for the love of Christ, would you all please stop shouting at each other and just make an electric car that's not @#$%& shit." This was achieved a few years ago by a US car giant I think it was General Motors, they made a proper electric car which was well liked by the users in the trial cars who did not want to give them back when the company decided to scrap the idea. Would be a good idea to buy the tooling and start production, so if there are any venture capitalists out there looking for an investment opportunity.

Perhaps a photograph of the rush hour crossing of London bridge, one for each decade since the sixties would be proof enough Jeremy. Sadly I personally do not have the technical expertise to achieve this.:-$

I learned a new word today "Foxoff". An example of how to use in a sentence: he takes a p!ss on The Chair, and then foxoff.

I have never minded being either because when you are naive you know no better, but as one ages and life pays you out, cynicism rules in conurbations such as London, Paris, or New York.

Started it, finished it, sent it, no idea what product format tastes like, never bought it.

How about ???? he's available.

nicolemodesti wrote:- I felt so uncomfortable in my own home, which surely you should not, whereas my stepson seemed to thrive on the tension. It sounds to me nicole that you should make clear to all concerned how they should behave around you, and if they dont they will forfeit something of value like his pocket money, certain dishes they enjoy will not be produced and exchanged for lumpy porridge etc. You are a boss and not to be trampled on, you are the one in charge and they should all recognise that, and if they dont you are not being clear enough about the house rules. Let them worry about you and your needs. Make the boundaries very clear, and if they are crossed swift retribution is essential. I had a stepmum and there was no nonsense, what she said was the rules, and at that time from nine until I left home at eighteen, I thought she was a cantankerous cow, but as I aged we became much friendlier and I used to take here out for some years after my father died,and would spoil her now and again until she died in her eighties. She was a really nice and good lady and someone I missed very much after she died. I do hope this helps.

They wont trash them they will sell or lease them somewhere else.

Thats all that Primo Carnera (alias the Ambling Alp) had but he made it to world champion. Myke Tyson was the only heavyweight champion (at 5'10") that I remember being under six feet, but if you have knock out drops in both hands, and have enough reach to find the chin, then its possible.

I have yet to discover one which is a big success as Jeremy says it seems unlikely, and wolfies bank of toyland comment made me smile. Sorry but I'm out.

Forgive me but ... why do people respond to stupid threads like this? Because like you Foxy we haven't got a life, okay!