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Old 20-08-2016, 00:14
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I know most things from the 80s keeps coming back in fashion but Liz's awful perm is horrendous! I switched the TV on last night and was shocked at how horrid it was, was it a fancy dress storyline or is that her real hair?



It's horrendous isn't it? Quite frightening, as if she's been electrocuted.
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Old 20-08-2016, 00:48
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I know. Less tarty frocks and now this Bette Midler look. How come Freddie isn't taking any interest in Liz but is all over Audrey like a rash?
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Old 20-08-2016, 00:56
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I know. Less tarty frocks and now this Bette Midler look. How come Freddie isn't taking any interest in Liz but is all over Audrey like a rash?
I guess Freddie prefers the strong silent type rather than Liz who can't keep her flap shut.
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Old 20-08-2016, 01:12
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Do people really discuss their pregnancy plans/periods in such full detail in full view of the pub?

And who discusses their most fertile time and plans for sex in front of their mother/mother in law?

Would Dev stock pregnancy tests in his pokey shop?

Maria and Michelle now best mates, and both 'Connors' despite never having spoken or interacted for years.
and he places them in between the bread and fabric conditioner, naturally..
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Old 20-08-2016, 03:25
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Cherylee Houston who plays Izzy is really in pain. She has Ehlers–Danlos syndrome and hence story line incorporated to give her a break. It is obvious from her appearance that she is on steroids to combat the pain.
The problem is, is that Corrie seems to have dropped the storyline for now and will probably pick up again at some random time when it suits them. Before the cannabis storyline, there wasn't really any mention of what someone in Izzy's position goes through on a daily basis. It also seemed like it was played for laughs with that scene of her having a bad reaction in her flat. It's daft that they've just had Izzy complain about cannabis being illegal and continuing to break the law and shout at police officers and the judge, but we haven't seen her get involved with activist groups who are trying to get it legalised or sign a petition to be taken to the local MP. The way they've portrayed this storyline hasn't made it easy to feel sorry for Izzy, and I've tried hard to emphasise with her, being that I can relate to the chronic pain issue. It's annoying that they've messed this up, being that Izzy is the only soap character with a chronic pain condition and their only opportunity to highlight the issue.
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Old 20-08-2016, 04:10
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Michelle must be a nightmare to live with.

She nagged Steve to consider having a baby because she thought it would make them complete. Steve initially had doubts so she threw a big strop, and he had no choice but to agree.

Steve gently tells her trying for a baby a bad idea, but she says tough, "I'm pregnant" and he should've been honest right from the start. Err........he was? She's lived with him for years, she should know if he acts all squeamish and hysterical then he doesn't like the idea. But Michelle, being a complete control freak she is, pushed him into making a decision he didn't commit to.

Once the truth outs, she is going to be an insufferable bint, isn't he? Irresponsible of her to bring up another child to justify a loveless relationship............let's hope she doesn't have a mix up.

Steve loves getting women pregnant, doesn't he? Produces super sperm.
And not too long ago, she wanted to force Steve into having a vasectomy because she was 100% sure that she didn't want another kid after she had a pregnancy scare. Can you imagine if Steve did go through with it? She'd probably blame Steve for having it done and no longer being able to get her pregnant now she's changed her mind.
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Old 20-08-2016, 06:39
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and he places them in between the bread and fabric conditioner, naturally..
It is hardly the place to get a kit discreetly for one reason or another.

The whole street would know before anyone got home to read the instructions.
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Old 20-08-2016, 06:46
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The problem is, is that Corrie seems to have dropped the storyline for now and will probably pick up again at some random time when it suits them. Before the cannabis storyline, there wasn't really any mention of what someone in Izzy's position goes through on a daily basis. It also seemed like it was played for laughs with that scene of her having a bad reaction in her flat. It's daft that they've just had Izzy complain about cannabis being illegal and continuing to break the law and shout at police officers and the judge, but we haven't seen her get involved with activist groups who are trying to get it legalised or sign a petition to be taken to the local MP. The way they've portrayed this storyline hasn't made it easy to feel sorry for Izzy, and I've tried hard to emphasise with her, being that I can relate to the chronic pain issue. It's annoying that they've messed this up, being that Izzy is the only soap character with a chronic pain condition and their only opportunity to highlight the issue.
When the actress speaks about it on radio speaking naturally about it she won my sympathy and that of at least one other poster.

But that then she plays this ridiculous part as determined the the writers and producer, speaking in an equally ridiculous voice and accent and the character loses the natural sympathy towards the real person and then I feel bad about that
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Old 20-08-2016, 09:13
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Well they are here too but if you want you child enrolled in a public school they have to have them.
The important bit is:

"There's a worry that introducing chickenpox vaccination for all children could increase the risk of chickenpox and shingles in adults."

If you really want to have it, then you can get it done privately and pay for it. That's one difference between you and us - our health care is free and mainly decided on what's good for the whole community, and isn't affected by who will pay for what and for how much.
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Old 20-08-2016, 09:18
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I know. Less tarty frocks and now this Bette Midler look. How come Freddie isn't taking any interest in Liz but is all over Audrey like a rash?
I thought she was going for the Shirley Temple look. For those younger than me she was a child star in the 1930s from the age of 4 with curly blond hair. Liz only needs a big ribbon bow to complete the look.
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Old 20-08-2016, 09:29
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I thought she was going for the Shirley Temple look. For those younger than me she was a child star in the 1930s from the age of 4 with curly blond hair. Liz only needs a big ribbon bow to complete the look.
... and a lollipop!
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Old 20-08-2016, 09:33
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It was morning in tonight's first episode and Tim said to Steve that it would take him ages to go to Liverpool Airport "at this time of night". Izzy's wheelchair looks far too big and heavy to get on a bus.
Where I live, full size buses have an area for wheelchairs, mobility scooters or push chairs. Most buses have low floors and a ramp that the driver can let down. You have to have a permit to use the bus with an electric wheelchair like Izzy's or mobility scooter and the bus can only take one at a time or a couple of mum's with small push chairs. Once the space is taken, no more can get on and a person will have to wait for another - sometimes not being able to get on three of four following buses.

The Supreme Court is currently hearing a case brought by a disabled man who couldn't get on a bus because a woman with a pushchair wouldn't move. They are considering a previous ruling that wheelchair users shouldn't get priority over pushchairs, i.e. one traveller can't have priority over another. IMO the difference is that a mother mostly chooses to have a baby and can usually fold a pushchair, carry the baby and sit in a normal seat; a disabled person doesn't choose to be disabled and can't fold his electric wheelchair and get out of it.
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Old 20-08-2016, 09:41
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She likes a lollipop
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Old 20-08-2016, 10:29
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Do people really just decide overnight to up sticks and move to Liverpool, away from all their family, friends, flat etc.

What about a school for Curly Simon? Can you just move like that and start another school in September? Did I hear Leanne say something about Ken looking for a school in Liverpool, highly unlikely the teachers are sat there in August in any case waiting to discuss it.

What's the betting her and Curly will pack up next week and get on t'bus with one small suitcase each in true soap style. Then have a last minute change of heart and get off the bus in full view of the coach
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Old 20-08-2016, 10:34
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Preferrably one of those big round ones that would shut up her big mouth for a while.
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Old 20-08-2016, 10:59
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Leanne could not give a toss about Simon. The kid has only just settled down, saw a therapist etc. Now she decides on a whim to move him away from his family and friends and move schools. Just so she can dodge Liz McGranny.
Not forgetting the brand new contract of employment she's just signed at the Bistro.

...............What's the betting her and Curly will pack up next week and get on t'bus with one small suitcase each in true soap style. Then have a last minute change of heart and get off the bus in full view of the coach
It wouldn't surprise me in the slightest.

It was morning in tonight's first episode and Tim said to Steve that it would take him ages to go to Liverpool Airport "at this time of night". Izzy's wheelchair looks far too big and heavy to get on a bus.
There were a few other things in the episodes which made that statement ridiculous. Including one character saying that she wouldn't finish her shift until 5pm.
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Old 20-08-2016, 11:01
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Do people really just decide overnight to up sticks and move to Liverpool, away from all their family, friends, flat etc.

What about a school for Curly Simon? Can you just move like that and start another school in September? Did I hear Leanne say something about Ken looking for a school in Liverpool, highly unlikely the teachers are sat there in August in any case waiting to discuss it.

What's the betting her and Curly will pack up next week and get on t'bus with one small suitcase each in true soap style. Then have a last minute change of heart and get off the bus in full view of the coach
And the fact she just got her job back at the Bistro, but is now leaving without even properly informing Nick. So much for caring about him.

Oh how will the Bistro cope without Leanne and her expertise?
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Old 20-08-2016, 11:23
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I hope you don't mind me butting in, I love reading this thread but never post.
I have a niggle about last night and Michelle's pregnancy test.
I've been trying for years so there's really not much I don't know about a cycle.
First she said that she pinpointed her fertile week and it was the last day then by putting her details into an app she suddenly jumped over 2 weeks ahead to become 5 days late.
I've also never ever come across a pregnancy test with a smiley face, ovulation predictor test yes, but not pregnancy. Also if it was what Michelle originally thought and it was her last fertile day she'd be bang on for a smiley face on an ovulation test.
It really confused me but I don't think Michelle or Maria would be silly enough to confused the two.
Sorry, corrie annoys me sometimes.
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Old 20-08-2016, 11:52
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as we saw Amy with 'the pox' My guess is simon gets them and passes them onto |Leanne, otherwise it's all a bit random bearing in mind you never see a soap kid with a cold when children get them all the time

was leanne talking to Simon's school when he came in, clever as it's summer holidays
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Old 20-08-2016, 12:15
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as we saw Amy with 'the pox' My guess is simon gets them and passes them onto |Leanne, otherwise it's all a bit random bearing in mind you never see a soap kid with a cold when children get them all the time

was leanne talking to Simon's school when he came in, clever as it's summer holidays
Leanne mentioned the other day she already has had chickenpox. Anyone having had chickenpox can later develop shingles, as I know to my cost, and they are terribly painful, but whether this would affect a baby I really don't know. Maybe Michelle gets chickenpox?
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Old 20-08-2016, 12:17
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Leanne mentioned the other day she already has had chickenpox. Anyone having had chickenpox can later develop shingles, as I know to my cost, and they are terribly painful, but whether this would affect a baby I really don't know. Maybe Michelle gets chickenpox?
Didn't Leanne say she hadn't had them?
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Old 20-08-2016, 12:38
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Yes, Michelle was all over the place with her dates, it was ludicrous. If she had been on the pill or the injection or the coil, she would have to stop those first for at least a month before she'd get pregnant. If she wasn't using chemical contraception, she'd have been well aware of her cycles, unless they were very erratic. If her cycles were very erratic she'd have trouble getting pregnant anyway!

Then Erica replaced the other pregnancy test in beside the Nappies with the baby stuff.
Pregnancy tests are not placed beside nappies, it's just inappropriate.

What could happen is that the test is an Ovulation Test not a Pregnancy test! That would be interesting, but I doubt Corrie are that ingenious to even know there is a difference. Any stick you pee on is a pregnancy test and it has to be bought from Dev's corner shop. It'd don't get any more complicated.

A phone App is much more likely to be wrong if the cycles are not bang on 28 days.
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Old 20-08-2016, 12:50
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nick lets a child in the bistro kitchen wearing a football kit, because he's washed his hands?

and Simon was amazingly clean for somebody returning from football
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Old 20-08-2016, 12:52
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Simon also being very mature for a 13yr old.

He didn't punch a hole in the wall with his fist when Leanne springs it on him that they are leaving for a new city the next morning and he had to change schools, leave his friends, football club, family etc. No he didn't punch a wall or go out and try crack cocaine or rob cans from Dev's and go and drink them down the Red Rec. He didn't as much as slam a door.

No. The all new Mature Reformed Simon, teenager aged 13 and a half, says 'Well, Leanne, you supported me through a tough time, now I'll support you. Let's go to Liverpool' or some such.
What a load of. Really. What a great adventure awaits him in Liverpool. Sleeping on the floor of his step Aunt's bedsit, while trying to integrate himself in a new school, all the while waiting for pregnant Leanne's mood swings to dictate the direction in his life.
Will an obviously pregnant restaurant manager Leanne's age really walk into a plumb job in Liverpool....I don't flamin' think so! If she was that good she'd have sorted that recurring Olive problem before she left the Bistro.
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Old 20-08-2016, 13:00
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I thought she was going for the Shirley Temple look. For those younger than me she was a child star in the 1930s from the age of 4 with curly blond hair. Liz only needs a big ribbon bow to complete the look.
More Grayson Perry than Shirley Temple maybe.
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