Good Morning Eddy and All.:+))))))))))))))))))

Have a good weekend, just 12C and cloud here, no prospect of sun.
No wind though.


Hi JoJo.:+)))))))))))))))))

Wonder whats up with the Multi-quote thingi.

Whenever i had that problem i had to either close the the Browser and reopen or reboot the Computer.

Afternoon everyone.

I should think most people, if pushed, would consider the all over clipped haircut that the head preferred to be the most extreme of the two.

I think the head should get a hobby.


This article was interesting,about how more people are eating with just a fork. Especially the bit where it says "less families are eating at the table now"
A lot of families dont even have a flipping table, and if you are on benefits the government calls the dining room a bedroom and charges you! http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...te-elders.html

Good Afternoon Honey.:+))))))))))))))))))

I read the article.

Isn't it strange, people now want to eat the way it suits them, just because someone many moons ago decided what they considered was table manners they think it's the law, well it isn't, i very often make a meal in such a manner so i don't need to use a knife and fork.
Very often a spoon will suffice, a fork is ok as long as the food doesn't have much liquid.

The Chinese have the best idea as all food is cut into bite sized pieces, cooked at extreme temperature in a very short time and the only time they need 2 hands is to hold the rice bowl by the mouth to push the rice into the mouth to eat it.

It always makes me laugh when i see many no Chinese persons trying to eat a meal of rice off a plate with chopsticks, something that doesn't happen to be the way it should be eaten.

And i much prefer to eat with just a spoon of fork and i certainly don't care whether its correct or not.
And most young children prefer to use their fingers as they find it a lot quicker.

And Indians have always used their fingers to eat so their children never had any problem getting fed.

Whoever decided the correct way to eat was using a knife and fork i have no idea, maybe many millions of years ago it suited the type of food we ate, but now it no longer applies as we can cut the food up before it is served so you don't have to cut your own up.
Most young children aren't able to use a knife and fork easy so their parents have to cut the food up so they can use fingers or a fork or spoon.

Most manners are to make others feel comfortable but I cant see what difference it makes to anybody else if I use a fork or not?
I think you are right about the meals changing. A roast dinner would need a knife but it would be pointless for spaghetti.
I dont care what people do as long as they dont eat with their mouths open, cough or sneeze at the table, or talk about revolting things.

Hello all

Both Rupert and Amy-Louise Mootle were poorly yesterday. Interestingly enough, the night before I had given Amy-Louise a whole meal of Rupert's special diet, which she was dying to try. A Special Preparation for sensitive stomachs, forsooth. I've thrown away that can .


that was years ago, Hicky

The world is going mad! the haircut is perfectly fine.

Indeed so!

I don't know why people like using just a fork - a useless implement IMO. It really should be redesigned to hold peas. Maybe a spoon with short prongs at the end would be the solution.

They are called sporks arent they?

I think I would stick to chicken for the little people for now. Poor little mites.

Did anyone see downton? Crikey! That was a bit shocking!

Good Morning Everyone.:+))))))))))))))))))))))

Another week in the bag, won't be long now till the Turkey arrives with the Beef and Big Roast Ham.
Can't wait, it will be like going for a Carvery where you serve your own meat, if only.

Hi there Hicky. Good morning everyone.


Only 2 shopping months to go.

Good Morning Eddy.:+)))))))))))))))))))

Yes, have a feeling it's going to fly as well.

Just watching 'Rip Off Britain', wow, didn't realise anyone could use a false number to show on your phone display when they call.
They can use your banks phone number which is rather worrying.
This means you can't be sure that the number shown is the real one anyway.

I had no idea that this was possible. I'm just shocked. Can't our telephone companies do anything to stop them?

Hi Eddy, it seems that it has been out for a long time, many companies use it so they can call from their home number but display the company number on the display to you.
it's just that it can be misused, and it is.

And the other problem is, if a scammer rings you and you hang up they can keep your line open so if you ring out you just ring the scammer, the line won't clear unless you wait up to 10 minutes then you know it has been disconnected and can be reused.

G'Day peeps


They both seem fine today. I think there is just one dose left of Rupert's syrup... watch this space! According to the v e t, all dog food bought from supermarkets is, in her own words, "rubbish".
Soooo, I have ordered some of the lamb and rice food she recommended.....

I saw the review of Downton in today's DM - I have recorded it because I was watching that very boring confusing whodunnit on BBC1. Can't wait to see it!



Hicky, I bet you don't even have a weight problem!!!
It just isn't fair

Oh yay..., sorry, Eddy

These days I simply don't answer the phone unless the person on the other end is known to me. A good tip is that if they don't immediately say who they are after you have said hello, they are cold callers dialling randomly.

I never knew any of that

Hi Moots.:+)))))))))))))))))

Don't really have a weight problem, should eat less of course but i love food so much.
I don't think i am the correct weight, or it might be that i am not tall enough.

Have tried to cut down by just having about 6 meals a day, or eating slower.
I have cut right down on ready meals

Have had very little so far today.
Had 4 rashers of streaky bacon and 3 eggs scrambled on toast for brekkie, just had a big fish and chips on New Brighton prom, have got a Lobster Tail in the fridge which must be eaten soon, might have it as a starter for tea.

Afternoon all.
What turkey is arriving where?

My daughter and I are determined that this year everyone will just have one token present and we can eliminate the stress and expense. We have already got each other's gifts but the whole thing falls apart if one person doesn't stick to it.

Good grief. So there is no point in the caller display thing?

So the advice to hang up and check with the company is incorrect? Unless you wait ages? (and they might call back in the meantime)

I agree with the vet. Most of what is on sale is nutritionally poor. Our groomer (who the hounds idolise) does his own range with probiotics. I will have a look next time we go past.

i hope you didnt find out what happened. It was the shock that made it so good. I hope coronation street/x factor producers etc take note of this and stop revealing all to the papers in advance.


We dont even keep the house phone plugged in any more because we are plagued by nuisance calls.


Neither did I, and I consider myself pretty streetwise. Its horrifying.

You look slim and healthy to me. It isnt good to have nothing in reserve, especially as you get older. Most of what you eat is lean good food so I wouldnt worry.

Hi Honey,

I was relating to the Christmas one, not that i like Turkey but everyone seems to, prefer a slice of beef really.

I thought one present was the idea anyway?

the caller display only shows what it is told to, it might not be the truth.

If you want to check and ring the company, use a different phone or a mobile.

Many moons ago if you were ringing a person and they hung up but you left the phone off the hook you got a siren down your line telling you to hang up.

We used to get loads of nuisance calls, changed the phone number but they just carried on, that was a waste of time.


I think i've put on weight, the last nurse that weighed me had an increase of 10Kilo which is a lot, thats since my Op's.

i thought you might have been getting prepared early.
None of us are bothered about turkey etc but it has become an annual challenge to get everything for next to nothing on Christmas eve and is half the fun. I already have venison, lamb and goose in the freezer for Christmas.

We usually have a sackful each

See, I thought it just sent it from the callers phone automatically?

Good idea.

Why on earth would they stop providing that signal?

Going ex directory is a waste of time too.


You probably lost a lot having the ops and hopefully have put it back on as you recovered, but there is no way you have put on ten kilos. She might have meant pounds?

Thats exactly what i thought, never knew there was a way to send a fake no to caller display

I thought it usual for little ones to have a stocking or sack.

I think you can just have whatever number you want displayed to the receiver's display.

The alarm signal might still be active if you leave you phone off the hook but i think these days they just cut you off.
When you put the phone back on it reconnects you.

I was watching the scales, you know how nosey i am, unless the metal hip weighs an awful lot. Ha Ha. the scale was showing Kilo's

It's like everything else, it can be abused.
I remember when using the email many years ago there was an option to show a different email address than the one you are using.
Of course this one is abused as well.
If i think an email is fake i look into the source code and see what it really is.
Or put your cursor over parts of the email header and it can show the address it comes from.

To see the source code of a web site just right click and select 'view source' depending on what site it is you can get certain info as well.

Surely not? It gives your actual location? Of where its registered or from where you sent it?

Whats wrong with a sackful?

What does?

Not a lot wrong with a sackful.

Yes i suppose thats the thing with modern technology, if theres a way to abuse it - it will be found !

The email. You said if you hover with the mouse it gives the address?


What annoys me is when people send emails to lots of people at once so you get fifty others and they get yours.
I NEVER want my email in the hands of anyone i havent given it to.

at least the poor critter isn't still alive and waiting to be dunked in boiling water...


er, streaky bacvon???

Indeed so