*Bob*

Korfball / Netball Coke Zero / Diet Coke Kilt / Skirt

ITV don't make documentaries. They don't even really do news any more. They don't even really know themselves what they're supposed to be doing. Still.. nice royalty rates. God bless ITV.

The tits usually end-up on the cutting room floor.

I can't think of single reason why television production companies, mostly headed-up by lecherous married men in their forties and fifties, might be inclined to have their productions fronted-up by buxom jelly-headed eyelash-batting crumpet.

Fiona Bruce cut-back her spend on stylish clothing - of any sort - some years back. And it didn't stop her landing a prime job presenting The Antiques Roadshow.. dressed - week in, week out, like a total plum.

Here you go

Brendan Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > It would also take a while for all the messages to > be delivered by post. I quite like the idea of having a more genteel area to the forum; where carefully considered and thoughtful 'letters' arrive on a less frequent basis - and without all the froth and bluster. Maybe this is one for Admin to think about.

Is it Rumplestiltskin?

I mean take a look at this. This is not a light bulb. It's an abomination. It's a small, curly version of the worst kind of light ever invented - foisted on an unsuspected public as 'the future'. And if you disagree, then you're some kind of environmental bastard who probably dreams of interfering with dolphins and sh1tting in rivers.

(thread ends)

There's still a mountain of sorts, ????. Only it's a Blue one and they do Eggs Benedict.

Battery-operated, I presume?

Growlybear Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- what ever > possessed them to take this story to the national > press and put their children in the spotlight like > this? Dinner party bragging rights.

Are the details of your various banishments ever to be revealed?

Also by Ann Kenrick: How to Open an Unlocked Door A jargon-free and practical guide for parents and children alike who are struggling to cope with the challenges of opening unlocked doors. The step-by step instructions cover both handles and knobs - plus useful tips on how to close the door once you're through.

Let Me Out! by Ann Kenrick This practical and fun guide to the school run has been brilliantly put together by Ann Kenrick. She transmits a huge amount of information in a simple and easy to digest format and, I believe, has created the definitive book on the topic. .. Whether it is for advice on preparing a school travel plan or how to tackle the challenge of changing behaviour this book will provide you with inspiration, tools and lots of useful contacts. Jesus Wept

They're fine if you're particularly fond of the ambience and warmth of, say, an after-hours morgue.

Yes! Yes! YES! Oooooooooooohhhhhhhhh. Keep and ear out for the sound of the 'ceremonial smashing to pieces' of any abysmal energy-saving light bulbs I currently have the misfortune to own.

LBC is drowning in a flash flood of paedophiles, murderous drivers, dog attacks, muggers and flashers. I walked past my old junior school last week (in a leafy 'burb of a town nowhere near evil London) for the first time in about 15 years. It used to have a big playground at the front and an open football pitch with trees round it at the back. It now has a small playground at the front, with a large car park and a card-operated barrier. The rear field now has a six-foot chicken wire fence around it. None of this means I think the particularities of the Schonrock thing make it some kind of top idea (8 + 5 + Distance + Bicycles.. no way!) but the ensuing and entirely predictable polemic says a lot about the hysterical perception of danger half the population seem to have talked themselves into.

The kids will be gutted when they discover their irresponsible parents blew ?150,000 on sending them to junior school.

I don't know, but things don't look very rosy for the little fella

Yes, PROBABLY

There's no glory in smoking. Indeed, if there's one thing I've learned today, it's that even I gave up a quarter of a century ago, all that awaits me is a long, lingering, painful and early death on a Navajo Indian reservation, possibly preceded by the amputation of limbs, with only a premature baby to mourn me. Have a great weekend, everyone!

No, I don't think so. I think it's clear enough. Have another read through if you're still unsure.

No problem. If you ever find yourself in a singular minority again, let me know and I'll do my level best to make the most of the occasion.