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http://sparetimes.visiterblogs.co.uk/AlanPartridge.jpg "I can read you like a book. And not a very good book. Certainly not 'Bravo Two Zero' by Andy McNabb. Which actually improves with every read".

I didn't think Intolerable Cruelty was really all that bad... definitely one of the Coens' least memorable films, and more mainsteam, with a cheesey ending... I found it entertaining enough though.

Is "Sultana Spice" a new addition to the Edwardian Desserts range?

This is awful. Where is Dukes Court, is that the new-ish block of flats on LL getting towards the Harvester?

Speaking of boxing... Haye vs Barrett... 3:1 odds to last the distance. Could be worth a flutter?

Yep... Hopkins is still one of the top guys - he proved that against Pavlik - and Calzaghe was fortunate, the decision could have gone either way. Calzaghe landed far more punches and was the more aggressive, but Hopkins was much more effective. It comes down to which the judges favour. However, while Hopkins is still a force to be reckoned with, I'm not sure the same can be said about Jones. I guess we'll find out on Saturday...

Buildings take time to put up, perhaps in a couple of years time people will be buying property again. You never know though, maybe it will be key worker part-ownership things, or council housing, or even a habitat for humanity site.

Moos Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > On a more petty point, I was fascinated by the > result. McCain looked just like himself, but > Obama looked really different, and suddenly kind > of 'Troy McClure'. The Obama one looked quite good... I thought the McCain one looked rubbish though, more like an oompa-loompa than a black man.

Ahem... OK... Donnie Darko is not crap. Check out the movie website, look at the DVD extras, then watch it again. There's more to it than meets the eye. If you make the effort, it will reward you. Or don't bother, and watch something starring Tom Hanks instead.

Actually, a Squire with replacement pickups is quite a reasonable instrument. You might want to replace (or lock down) the tremelo too. I can see you with an Encore guitar, Keef.

alethea's husband - I think Lacy's face was messed up because Joe hit him hundereds of times, not because they were particularly hard punches. I think you hit the nail on the head with the brittle hands, and I get the impression that he has adapted his style accordingly, and that is why he doesn't often win by KO. Maybe he'll throw caution to the wind though, seeing as this is his last fight. Keef - I think the "Calzaghe talking rubbish" bit has only started to come recently... he finally realised that he needed to cultivate some sort of public persona to help sell fights, and that may come across as arrogance. David Haye is the same... he used to come across as modest, unassuming, articulate... now all of a sudden he's publically slagging off every heavyweight left right and centre, he wants the publicity.

I wasn't overly impressed with the Mirash when I tried, but as someone else pointed out, it probably depends on which dish you choose. Tandoori trout sounds tempting... even at this time in the morning.

Yep, it's obvious that it can never be restored, it is in a terrible state... huge cracks all over it, and apparently propped up with bits of metal. It's a shame, but surely the only choice is to knock it down, so at least the land can be used for something useful.

How many pubs in the local area have never changed names? Maybe The Castle (ED). Not many.

Any pubs showing this, then? George Canning?

Jones hasn't been a genuine force in boxing for 5 years or so, Calzaghe should win easily (on paper). However, like you say, don't expect a KO. Joe isn't a hard puncher, and hasn't KOd many of his recent opponents, unless you include that Manfredo debacle.

Careful there Brendan... I was recently accused of sexism on this forum, for daring to suggest that women on their own may be especially vulnerable...

"Gov. Palin, I love the documentary they made on your life. You know Hustler's Nailin' Paylin?"

Aha...

There's a 2nd bar in Hoopers?

I had a dodgy pint (of lager) in there... but they were happy to change it for something else, so I didn't have a problem.

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William Shatner.

Brendan Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I would just like to state for the record that I > was a fan of satanic sluts before they went > mainstream. They were good when they were on Alternative Tentacles.