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Steady Eddie dodges a bullet From I_Am_Xenon ^Pro in Xenon's World (2 hours old)

One of the little odd quirks about the Progressive Conservative Party of Alberta, currently in power, is its policy of holding periodic leadership reviews, whether they are needed or not. Some say tha… more

Travelodges From Shipscook in Ceridwenscauldron (3 hours old)

I know they are cheapish but do they really have to be so scuddy. In the one I stayed in last week the fixtures and fittings were all so wonky that when I woke up I thought I was in a German Expressio… more

the heebeegeebees From malakeas ^Pro in Hello! And welcome! Mostly... (3 hours old)

Don't you just wish you would either get full blown sick and have that over in a few days as opposed to feeling up and then down, day in and day out for the past couple of weeks? Blah! I do find… more

Leonard Cohen From Shipscook in Ceridwenscauldron (3 hours old)

£90 quid for a ticket plus £4.50 booking fee. Sod that if I want to listen to something depressing I can go to work and be paid to do it. … more

Train Announcements From Shipscook in Ceridwenscauldron (3 hours old)

These are genuine announcements made over the train tannoy on our very long journey up to Edinburgh the other week "There will be some sort of service provided" "There is only one piece of bacon… more

Music for bedtime From jenray ^Pro in WELCOME TO JENRAY'S TIME OF LIFE (3 hours old)

Hi to everybody...something soothing to see you off to bed...Vangelis...Memories of Blue.. 08 MEMORIES OF BLUE Hope you have a restful night, sweet dreams and send great big hugs to one and all...… more

Edinburgh Fire Magic and Vodka From Shipscook in Ceridwenscauldron (4 hours old)

Well as regular readers know we have been up and down to Edinburgh for the last few weekends only I have been too lazy to post anything thanks to that bloody virus I had the other week. So trip one… more

Cinderella's Downfall From subville in A Noisy Place (5 hours old)

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Ladies of letters, episode 3 From jenray ^Pro in WELCOME TO JENRAY'S TIME OF LIFE (8 hours old)

Hi to everybody...here's Ladies of Letters, Episode 3.... http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/b00nmyw9 Hope you all have a very good evening and send great big hugs to one and all...… more

Avrilo Carrys on Crotcheting From avrilo in Menu of the Day and Chat (10 hours old)

The black mohair beanie hat I'm crotcheting (that word looks just wrong when I stare at it,) is developing expontentially. Which means that I've made it too small and am adjusting it by crotcheting ar… more

True Blood From Shipscook in Ceridwenscauldron (13 hours old)

C'mon its a bit rubbish isn't it? and aren't you just bored to the pointy back teeth with those sensitive misunderstood vampire types. Bring back proper evil blood sucking vampires like this o… more

Brunch with Emmerdale From miramaze in miramiramazing (14 hours old)

Brunch with Emmerdale is a habit of mine. The programme starts and 12:00 and I am usually there in front of the telly watching and getting involved emotionally. Powerful stuff coming from 'the old cou… more

Wet and cold From jenray ^Pro in WELCOME TO JENRAY'S TIME OF LIFE (15 hours old)

Hi to everybody...had a good night when I finally got to sleep around 1.30...my room was cold and I always find it harder to go to sleep when the air is very cold...still managed to sleep right throug… more

What is it about babies..... From malakeas ^Pro in Hello! And welcome! Mostly... (16 hours old)

...that make them so darn lovable? A colleague has a wall in her office dedicated to all the new babies other colleagues have had. It is really nice to go by and see the babies in different ag… more

The "Cowell Plot" thickens... From mattk in Utter tosh from the pen of Matt K (16 hours old)

Now, I should point out that I found this on the Metro website so I can't vouch for it's accuracy. Quite possibly it has no accuracy whatsoever. Interesting if it's true though... http://www.metro.… more

"I never allow myself to look tired..." From mattk in Utter tosh from the pen of Matt K (18 hours old)

That skin cream advert with Matthew McConnagay in it is a hoot. It's clearly been done in the time-honoured tradition of shaving adverts dating back to the Seventies. "Grr! Manly! Yes it is! Honest! B… more

Waiting for the Man From Shipscook in Ceridwenscauldron (18 hours old)

I'm at home waiting for an electrician. He will be here between 8 and 1pm they say. Whats the betting it will be when I am in the khazi (for Americans that is a polite form of toilet he he). Any… more

D.H.Lawrence , Women in Love , Ken Russell From miramaze in miramiramazing (1 day old)

D.H.Lawrence , Women in Love , Ken Russell One of my favourite films by my favourite classical author- D.H. Lawrence. There's a nude wrestling scene in this film that is also very good.… more

The Berlin Wall From I_Am_Xenon ^Pro in Xenon's World (1 day old)

It was 20 years ago today that they broke down the wall. The Berlin Wall was built to isolate West Berlin from the surrounding East Germany. And on November 9, 2009, East Germany relaxed travel res… more

the frosty windows From malakeas ^Pro in Hello! And welcome! Mostly... (1 day old)

I find that the mornings have a bit of a nip to them which used to be a pain in the patootey when I lived at the old house as mornings would find me scrapping the frost off the car window. I am… more

An outstanding concert with Julian Rachlin From miramaze in miramiramazing (1 day old)

Julian Rachlin Lithuanian violinist and violist is AMAZING - At one point Julian Rachlin performed a brilliant violin solo as well as conducting !!! Tonight's concert at Koncerthuset , Stockholm … more

Start the Week From jenray ^Pro in Armchair Revolutionaries (1 day old)

Hi to everybody...I've just listened to Start the Week which included the interview with Shlomo Sand and it's well worth listening to it...the actual interview starts about 10.58 mins into the program… more

Everybodies doing it From Shipscook in Ceridwenscauldron (1 day old)

I'm knackered so rather than expend too much creative energy writing about the weekend I thought I'd give this a go 1. Is there anyone of your friends that you would ever consider having sex with? … more

HO! HO! SANTA From menhir in MY Word (1 day old)

Christmas will soon be upon us! I have posted two packages today, thought it was safer to do so now that the postal system is fully back to normal, (whatever that is). I have more to do yet, and I… more

Mustard and Marjoram Salad Dressing From GilraenH ^Pro in BCUK Recipes (1 day old)

As some of you may know I can't stand vinegar, so have a problem with most salad dressings, although this one is lovely and I got to break the seal my my new latest herb: marjoram. Shake up all the … more

Ouch! From LandersUK ^Pro in Best viewed at www.iamlanders.com (1 day old)

OUCH! Clicky clicky… more

Menu of the Day Goes Italian From avrilo in Menu of the Day and Chat (1 day old)

DINNER Pizza's X 2. Margharita and Pepperoni with added Capers, Olives and Artichoke Hearts Salad a la Moi Beligian Chocolate Ice Cream Yesterday I made a delicious stew with Braised Beef n fr… more

Shattering a 'National Mythology' From jenray ^Pro in Armchair Revolutionaries (1 day old)

Hi to everybody...there is a very interesting article here concerning Professor Shlomo Sand who has written a book which claims that the Jewish Diaspora brought about by the Romans never took place...… more

Because I don't feel like I've said it enough... From LandersUK ^Pro in Best viewed at www.iamlanders.com (1 day old)

And no, it's not just about bcuk!… more

Worth a mention. From LandersUK ^Pro in Best viewed at www.iamlanders.com (1 day old)

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