0rpheus Forum Posts (425)

RE: What made you smile or laugh today

Give up on watching the evening news, got pissed off at the amount of times they said "Good evening" and then went on to tell everyone why it wasn't that good.

RE: Would anyone be interested in a Wildlife/Nature thread?

Chilli, Iceland, is it me or is there a connection to place that sound cold. Where next?

RE: Would anyone be interested in a Wildlife/Nature thread?

Don't think it's going to cause us any problems Mr L.

The ash from this composite (Strato) volcano is actually heavier than what we get from a sub-glacier eruption in Iceland, the ash cloud will not travel very far. (Grimsvotn and Eyjafjalla in Iceland where both sub glacial which produces very fine particulates.)

RE: Would anyone be interested in a Wildlife/Nature thread?

Probably the wrong place for this but after reading some of the posts I might as well risk it. I wrote this after a nice walk in the wolds.

A long and lonely walk along the Wolds
To see the spring as it unfolds
Rolling meadows that now are green
With spots of colour to be seen

As daffodils poke through the ground
Perhaps to take a look around
The bluebells cluster all together
As if to seek protection from the weather

I notice the wind and the path it takes
As patterns in the grass it makes
New blossom on the trees like dust
Falls like snow with each fresh gust

Faint sound are carried on the breeze
Of singing birds and rustling trees
And as I reach the bottom of the dell
A babbling brook with tales to tell

Having seen the beauty of this place
Lonely feelings I now replace
In the company of nature at her best
I can’t help feeling, I’m just a guest

RE: Would anyone be interested in a Wildlife/Nature thread?

Wow

I missed all that when I visited Aberfeldy, unfortunately found one of Scotland other specialities at Dewar's distillery.

RE: The Sky at Night (CS version)

Hmmm, a poet. Well I have posted a few in the poetry corner.

I did forget to mention where I was when I saw the Aurora

I was staying in Stykkishólmur which is in the North West of Iceland, A beautiful part of the country and some where I would like to re-visit. I have not been back since I was a child and would certainly hope to once again see the lights from such a Northern lattitude.

RE: WHAT ARE YOU HAVING FOR DINNER TONIGHT?

I'm fine TC, just hanging in the forums.

RE: WHAT ARE YOU HAVING FOR DINNER TONIGHT?

Bangers'n'Mash at the motorway services, oh how romantic.

Hi TC, Welcome back.

RE: WHAT ARE YOU HAVING FOR DINNER TONIGHT?

Hi all

Yesterdays home-made beef stew, yum.



tried those meals for one, did not like them at all.

Now I prepare a proper meal to serve four and eat one, chill one and freeze two.

Would love to take you out to dinner however by the time I get there all the restaurants will be closed.

RE: MUSICAL ALPHABET {Song and Artist}Part2!!!

Savage Garden - I knew I loved you before I met you.

RE: The Sky at Night (CS version)

As a young child I was sent to spend time with my Aunt while my mother was ill in hospital, I was very upset and felt very lonely being so far from home and in a strange land. The first night I was very restless and could not sleep, I found myself stood at the window staring across the harbour and wishing that I was back in England. It was then through teary eyes that I first saw something magical happen, a wisp of green light slowly threaded its way through the sky like a snake moving through the grass. I remember being transfixed to the spot as more and more colours became apparent and the whole sky was alight with reds, blues and greens, all trying to compete for the greatest show on earth. The sky was alive and every movement was being copied in the still waters of the harbour, appearing to be both deliberate and graceful. The feeling of being homesick soon disappeared and every night I would stare out the window for a while and scan the horizon for their return.
I saw them again several times before I returned home, however not once could it be compared to that first night. Now I occasionally look out the window and yearn to re-visit that place and experience the beauty and awesome glory of that dance once more.

RE: RESPECT ON THE FORUMS (UK)

When we post comments on topics we understand that our opinion may not be the same as another persons and this should lead to a logical and civil discussion, not ridicule or derogatory attacks on the person that posted them. There is a diverse mix of personalities and characters that frequent the forums and this will inevitably lead to strong feelings and emotive words been tossed about to further enrage personal conflicts.

I too would like a return to the more peaceful and tolerant times.

RE: Is Sailfree A Man? is Mr.G. A Woman? who knows the truth???

Hi Sail,

There has been quite a lot of hostility being vented on the UK forum lately which is disturbing to say the least. This hostility appears to be spilling out into several threads and detracting from the enjoyment of the forum for others not involved in the fracas.

Sometimes it is best to simply turn the other cheek which is neither humiliating nor retaliatory. It is rather a response of strength that says, “I will not seek revenge because I am stronger than that”. It also says, I will not respond in shame because I have dignity. My dignity is not found in if I can hit you back and hurt you but in my strength of character and personality.

JMO

RE: The Sky at Night (CS version)

It's a pity that they did not show as it can be quite a spectacle.

RE: ""who said""

Of course not Eos, we live in a modern age, I have a stethoscope.

RE: ""who said""

ok I'll be Iwa-zaru as it's the only one that has a choice, you sometimes can't help seeing and hearing.

RE: ""who said""

I was thinking more along the lines of Colonel klink in Hogan's Heroes but that seems to fit just as well, so which one am I Mi-zaru, Kika-zaru or Iwa-zaru?

RE: ""who said""

Don't look at me, "I hear nothing, I see nothing, I know nothing!"

RE: The sign in sign out thread CONTINUED :-)

Hi Sailfree, from your new profile picture I can see you drive while wearing those killer heals,

RE: Rhyming Slang! Do you know any?

Us Yorkshire folk don't refer to hats as custard pie, we call them titfa's as in 'tit for tat' also Whistle and Flute is a Suit, Almond rocks are socks and just to be pedantic custard pie is tie.

RE: Rhyming Slang! Do you know any?

Teapot Lids is kids, sorry Juneau.

"Got to my mickey, found me way up the apples, put on me whistle and the bloody dog went. It was me trouble telling me to fetch the teapots."

which really means,

"Got to my house (mickey mouse), found my way up the stairs (apples and pears), put on my suit (whistle and flute) when the phone (dog and bone) rang. It was my wife (trouble and strife) telling me to get the kids (teapot lids)."

RE: Rhyming Slang! Do you know any?

Allo me old chinas, wot say we pop round the Jack. I'll stand you a pig and you can rabbit on about your teapots. We can 'ave some loop and tommy and be off before the dickory hits twelve.

RE: Where is everyone?????

Unfortunately it would take slightly longer that 1 hour and 7 minutes for me to drive up to Scotland Would you settle for a virtual hug and kiss?

RE: Where is everyone?????

Hello Juneau,

Unfortunately no one told me the world was going to end today so I'm totally unprepared for the end of civilisation as we know it.

Oh well tomorrow is a new day, I hope!

Archaeological dig finds early politician.

An archaeological team, digging in Washington DC , has uncovered 10,000 year old bones and fossil remains Of what is believed to be the first Politician.

RE: The sign in sign out thread CONTINUED :-)

Evening all.

RE: C.S........going up market?

RE: HAPPY BIRTHDAY GUSSI

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RE: The sign in sign out thread CONTINUED :-)

Good evening all

RE: The sign in sign out thread CONTINUED :-)

Good night Sail

That's me gone too, early start in the morning.