trish123 Forum Posts (13,724)

RE: Retirement

I sort of see your point but the years I could have been building a retirement fund I was raising children so Im stuck with this but theres an awful lot to be said for a positive mindset - I sure as heck aint sitting around waiting to die, no way not no how though it sometimes feel like it

RE: Retirement

I just hunted down a biro and have written it on a piece of paper and put it in my purse so I dont forget

RE: Retirement

No, I graduated in 08, took a year out then a course in self employment and then broke my toe which caused me problems for months - Im going to have to do something soon cos the boredom is killing me - meanwhile, my present from a friend just arrived, all 750 pages of it

RE: Retirement

Thats what I say too when I look back at busier times in my life

RE: Retirement

Yeah, it wouldnt do if we were all the same hey Its surprising though how much you can find to do when youre not working. I often have some voluntary work on the go which is a great way to meet other people too

RE: Retirement

Great to hear you so happy BB

RE: Retirement

I see your point for those lucky enough to have a job but lots of us dont and end up with lots of time on our hands and limited incomes which can be a pretty boring and sort of a catch 22 existence......

RE: Retirement

I think a lot of folk feel that way really but hey, youve found CS and its a good antidote so just join in on the topics and I hope you enjoy yourself while you are waiting for your date to appear

RE: What's your favorite genre of fiction novel to read?

Oh lovely, Id like to read some of that stuff too - so far I have read the usual stuff like Wounded Knee and Hanta Yo, both of which I totally loved Ive read a lot of British History and anything I could ever get my hands on of the Arthurian Legends

RE: April 29-30- CS GET TOGETHER IN GLASGOW SCOTLAND

I think we should have an End of the World party in May. The 21st is a Saturday We could really go out in style

RE: What's your favorite genre of fiction novel to read?

You could have a point there, Ive never got into espionage novels but do find theres an element of that in a good yarn anyway I made a point one time of reading as many Victorian novels as I could get my hands on, they were very interesting for the social commentary and were good insight to the morals and ethics of the day too - then I got a computer

RE: How not to support your team

I wonder if the police got him, thats pretty damning photographic evidence

RE: What's your favorite genre of fiction novel to read?

Pure escapism on my part Boban, I can shut out all the clamour of the daily tedium with a good book, its the best medicine ever, apart from laughter that is

RE: What's your favorite genre of fiction novel to read?

Fantasy! Im just waiting for the postman to deliver a present, the latest Steven Donaldson installment in the Tomas Covenant series, Against All Things Ending.

RE: Where do you prefer to sit when you fly/travel in a bus...

The doctors were even older than me, a married Hindu couple and they were delightful company on an 8 hr flight. We knew all about each others families and histories by the time we got there - half of the joy of traveling in my mind is the chance encounters.

I was once passing through Birmingham train station and needed ciggies while waiting for my connection so I headed out of the station to find some - Id just got to the bottom of a giant staircase when round the top bit came the most colourful Rastafarian you have ever seen, his amazing features stood out brilliantly against the Rasta colours and for some reason I just stood there and grinned, he grinned too, we didnt share a single word but it was one of the most pleasant grins of my whole life for some obscure reason

RE: Where do you prefer to sit when you fly/travel in a bus...

That happened to me on a flight recently, they sat me next to two doctors at the front of the plane and asked if I would help if there was an emergency - Id never heard of it before

RE: IF YOU WERE GOD

oh no, Im Spartacus arent I or is it Boudicca this week

RE: IF YOU WERE GOD

no youre not, I am

RE: Did God or a Higher Power Create the Universe?

Dumbledore is our creator

RE: Did God or a Higher Power Create the Universe?

I love the way you spelled crucifixion Pat

RE: Did God or a Higher Power Create the Universe?

Well said Ooby

RE: Should I go, or should I stay?

Dont expect too much from CS and you wont go far wrong. Theres a great bunch of people here to get along with while you are waiting for whatever comes along next - I say stay and soon you will be as nutty as the rest of us

RE: Lava Lamp Problem....any advice??

just dismantle the lamp to access where the wires attach and get new wire from do it all or one of those places and a new plug - Im not sure if they sell kits even with a switch too - phone your local one to see maybe

RE: Lava Lamp Problem....any advice??

It looks like a bottle of Rose wine to me - perhaps Im seeing things and just need a drink

RE: Lava Lamp Problem....any advice??

I once completely changed the wire on one in desperation and that worked

RE: Recycling in the home

Yep, Im going back 30 yrs but I remember the shopping areas used to get hosed down regularly which I never forgot. Its good to hear they still keep that pride and it must be a good jobs provision too

RE: Did God or a Higher Power Create the Universe?

You really dont see the irony of your words do you

RE: Recycling in the home

Phew, thats good, I always did see Spain as a really clean country.

Here is where the Brits may lose out a bit, well certainly this council area. The cost of removal for large items is £16 and then they go to a recycle center which sells them for even more dosh but we do have Freecycle which a lot of people use too.

RE: Do you listen 365 in the Internet?

The classic oldies would be my favourite, Ill get it going tomorrow. Cheers Antjo

RE: Lava Lamp Problem....any advice??

Yep, what Leisure said and check the wires in the plug are screwed in tight too