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No she was blonde. Affected my thinking ever since. Oh, err - you're not blonde, are you?

Absolutely hilarious BBW - well found

Can't say any more - Official Secrets Act and all that.

I lost a girl to Prince Andrew at his 20th birthday party in a night club in Florida.

...and how else would white-van-man draw the attention of the ladies?

Problems with neighbours seems to be a recurring theme here. Wouldn't it be great if none of us had any? On second thoughts, that would mean we're so lonely, oh so lonely..... The Police track starts...

PinkyB Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > What do you do when there's a hosepipe ban? We have special dispensation.

LFB it is Santerme and it definitely isn't my worst job so we've gone off topic here - apologies for the diversion!

I couldn't possibly comment. BBW - when did you see my hose? I normally keep it coiled up out of harms way...

You should see me after a long night shift!

You'll just have to join in with all windows open, embracing the vibe....

Yes Pinky they wore skimpy shorts I think. Outrageous really and definitely as kinky as hell, BBW! I remember thinking it was quite funny at the time... (younger brother thing) Pinky I've been around a bit, shall we say.

Oh dear poor you. Inspector George Gently - what a nightmare!

PinkyB Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I always rather hoped I'd see something about it > in the local paper. > > "LOCAL BUSINESSMAN ARRESTED FOR SICK SWEET STUNT" > > "I felt crushed and devalued" said one horrified > customer. > > > > I was immensely pleased to later discover that > he'd gone bankrupt, the filthy old bastard. This reminds me of when my elder sister got a Saturday job in 'Chelsea Girl'. They put her and some other girls into cages and hoisted them up above the shoppers to 'look for shoplifters'! When she told my dad, who was a fireman (I know, father's footsteps...) he was fuming! He stopped them straight away because my sister would be fried alive if the shop caught fire.

At 15 I worked for a bloke who bought old Gas Board vans and re-sold them as caravanettes. It was my job to literally hammer and chip away to break up the 2" thick layer of solid tar that often covered the floors of these vans, in the hottest summer of the 70's. All for 40p per hour. I love the image of PinkyB sneaking around the shop, sucking on tic-tacs whilst slipping them carefully into all the pockets. Well, they do say that revenge is 'sweet'...!

Without horns how would the car alarms work - you know, the ones that go off throughout the night and keep the street awake?

You seem to have settled in to your new country well - you're even typing like an Aussie! I find myself reading your posts in an Aussie accent. Streuth!

No, not fallen asleep at all. A truly wonderful post spark67. You've been through so much and how you have recovered is an inspiration to all of us. I completely support your tribute to those wonderful staff in hospitals who take care of us when the chips are down. And massive repect to your boss for being so understanding. I wish you and your family all the very best for the future.

I need to watch my level, so I've reduced my intake of all dairy products (though not stopped completely) and also buy Benecol yogurt drinks and use Flora Pro-Activ instead of butter or other margarine. I've started experimenting with other alternatives and one particular success is switching to soya milk with my cereals - I love it. Cutting back and selecting low-fat/sugar/salt alternatives where you can find them means you can still enjoy your food without missing out too much. If you need medical intervention after that, then you could be put onto statins pills which can reduce cholestorol by your GP.

I knew it.

Ah and so it has come to pass. I can't make it out but I should say thanks I enjoyed our chat too - I think.

The portuguese should kick in any time now...

Theatre reflects life and it always should be so.

Yes Miss Moneypenny, indeed it has (raises one eyebrow, sideways smile)

Sort of - and FOH as well. Anywhere in the theatre (except the stage). Not any more though, alas.