Brendan

It's around ?16 to heathrow. You don't get the Heathrow Express you just stay on the picadilly line all the way. Take a book. The whole thing takes one and a half to two hours. If you go to paddington and take the Heathrow Express you may cut about 15 minutes off the journey.

My first job was 15 years ago as a lifeguard in South Africa and I got paid 3.50 South African Rands an hour. I worked 30 hours a week which meant I got R105 a week. Which converted to Pounds at the current exchange rate (which I know isn?t relevant but this is just for fun) is ?7.73. Which all works out to a grand total of ?401.96 a year. I did however get to sit around in the sun all day and look at girls in bikinis.

I thought it was Bagel and Banana flavour cream cheese.

It all depends on the overall housing strategy of the country you live in. Owning a home may not be a right but for many people it is a necessity. But I?m not flogging this horse again.

I know how you feel. The gods demand a sacrifice and you end up spending your morning building an altar and you just can?t get the skulls at this time of year can you.

Vegetable soup and a rice cake. I'm actually looking forward to the soup. I made it on the weekend and it is full if chilli! >:D<

That's ?300 012.50 and all you've done is go out for a burger and a a pint and gone home to a roof over your head.

It would be fine if you didn't pay ?3.50 for a beer, ?9 for a burger and ?300 000 for your 2 bed flat. These privilages seem to be the reserve of those of us living in London.

His stetson could double as a life raft.

I think I swore in mine. :-$

On public transport a train from Denmark hill to either Victoria or Black friars (whichever comes first). You then take the district line and change at one of the Piccadilly line interchanges. Like you said around ?16. (which is a rip off IMO) I have done this on my own a few times but if there is more than 1 of you it is just as economical to get a cab.

House Prices! I know what you mean. I?ve had enough of people talking about them constantly. In the fucking pub, at parties, around the dinner table! Enough already, I?ve got a house, you?ve got a house. This is a nice thing as neither of us gets wet when we are sleeping. Now can you shut the fuck up about it and talk about something interesting! Or is that all you got?

At the moment it looks like I can't but I would like to. Can I stay as a maybe for now?

People!

Is it still on Mondays?

Just watched that video Mockney. Very very cool indeed. A feature on the next generation of consoles?

It?s not self-flagellation. I don?t feel in the least bit guilty for over indulging. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It just made me fell physically bad and my trousers don?t fit so well anymore. I had a headache for the first few days but I now feel great. I think the memories of the indigestion and hangovers are still fresh enough for me not to get tempted into the pub. We?ll see where I am in 2 weeks time.

Nah sod that. I don?t do things by halves. Which is probably why I got into this position in the first place. I have also not smoked since boxing day but I was never a very heavy smoker anyway so it is not really bothering me.

This December was a veritable rollercoaster of excess for yours truly. Each night of food, booze and celebrations was like chugging to an apex and then careering down again, all flappy hands and silly faces, only to hit the bottom feeling slightly nauseous before being swept up all over again. There was even the odd loop-de-loop where the partying would carry right on through to the next morning. It reached its zenith on Christmas when, in what I am sure was a last ditch attempt to stop me marrying their daughter, my in-laws tried to kill me with various roast foodstuffs. Death by exploding may not be the most conventional method of bumping someone off but I am pretty sure its incidence increases dramatically over the holiday season. With the help of a bottle of bourbon and lots of champagne I just about made it through a New Year?s Eve involving a spread of copious different fondues and desserts. It was all a bit like the Roman parties in the Asterix comics with everyone lolling about too stuffed to move and shoveling cheese and cake into their gobs. On the evening of the 1st my vision cleared enough for me to properly look at my reflection for the first time since November. I found myself staring at a bloated, red-faced buffoon with a crooked grin and rings around his eyes and I decided something must be done. So I have resolved not to drink and to only eat fruit and veg for the whole of Jan. So far it is going pretty well and I feel great. I had a treat today though ? a cup of black coffee! It wasn?t all I imagined it to be. Anyone else in a similar boat and if so how are you getting on?

SeanMacGabhann Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Only thing is, classic track Queen Bitch is now > called Queen ***** How does one pronounce *****?

This one was taken by a friend of mine in the Okavango Delta, Botswana. I love it as it captures the feel of the place brilliantly. Entitled - Delta Airport

For good, friendly, unpretentious customer service I would recommend: The CPT ? Just because it is run by genuinely nice, friendly people which is something I appreciate. Val?s Grocer ? For the same reason. The Plough - As the staff really do seem to be making an effort. William Rose - For the friendliness and efficiency that they handle the busy weekends I don?t really have any bad reports. Most places seem ok but the above 4 definitely stick out from the rest.

I must say that I have had a burger in just about every place in ED that offers them. GBK, Liquorice, The Bishop et al. But for pure enjoyment none of them have come close a Whopper with Cheese on an empty stomach. I still wouldn?t want a bloody Burger King in ED though. I know where they are when I want them.

"someone who was trained in survival skills, was extremely good looking, intelligent and witty - and who could cook" Easy. That?s my fianc?. I think doing her training in an NHS hospital in Manchester qualifies as survival skills. Although I may just go for someone who knows how to make alcohol from various types of fruit.

I watched I am Legend last night and couldn?t help noticing that the themes run parallel to those in 28 days later. I know I am Legend was originally a book (one I have not yet read). Could it be that 28 days later was inspired by it or intended to be a spin-off? Or are they just general post-apocalyptic/zombie film similarities.