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Subject: Earthquake 27/02/08


Author:
Babs (Not shaken up)
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Date Posted: Wednesday, February 27, 11:18:44am

Did the earth move for you darling?
Anyone feel it?

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Subject: Who wears the pants in your house?


Author:
Gus (Puzzled)
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Date Posted: Monday, February 18, 10:54:43pm

I just finished reading a book called "Man of the House" and I said to the other half that from now on I am the man of the house and my word is law. I said that from now on I want gourmet cooking every day, afterwards you will run my bath then its upstairs and perform your wifely duties. Then in the morning guess who will wash and dress me? She replied the ******* undertaker!

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Subject: MURDERERS


Author:
john (well)
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Date Posted: Friday, February 22, 02:21:11pm

what about steve wright,
the murderer.did he work on the QE2,it makes you wonder how safe the rest of the crew were in those days.
unless there are some of you who know different.
serious john

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Subject: Hooray


Author:
AlanJ (Feeling good)
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Date Posted: Sunday, February 10, 10:04:58am

It's gone !!!!!!!!

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Subject: Tab Nabs


Author:
George
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Date Posted: Thursday, February 14, 08:20:59am

WHO'S NICKED THE BLOODY TAB NABS George in Southampton

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Subject: old school photos


Author:
Dennis Taff Williams (surprise)
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Date Posted: Saturday, February 16, 12:00:12am

I came across this website and thought of you lot.
<a rel=nofollow target=_blank href="http://www.worldschoolphotographs.com">http://www.worldschoolphotographs.com</a>

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Subject: Monkey Business


Author:
Gus
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Date Posted: Saturday, February 23, 05:17:48pm

A small zoo in Glasgow acquired a very rare species of gorilla. Within a few weeks the gorilla, a female, became very difficult to handle.
Upon examination, the veterinarian determined the problem. The gorilla was in season. To make matters worse, there was no male gorilla available.
Thinking about their problem, the Zoo Keeper thought of Bobby McKay, a local lad & part-time worker responsible for cleaning the animal cages.
Bobby, like some Glasgow folk, had little sense but possessed ample ability to satisfy a female of any species. The Zoo Keeper thought they might have a solution. Bobby was approached with a proposition. Would he be willing to mate with the gorilla for £500 ? Bobby showed some interest, but said he would have to think the matter over carefully.
The following day, he announced that he would accept their offer, but only under four conditions:
1. "First", Bobby said, "Ah'm no gonnae kiss her on the lips." The Keeper quickly agreed to this condition.
2. "Second", he said, "Ye cannae never tell naebody aboot this." The Keeper again readily agreed to this condition.
3. "Third", Bobby said, "I want all the weans raised as Celtic fans." Once again it was agreed.
4. "And last of all", Bobby stated, "You gotta give me another week to come up with the £500"

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Subject: P****ed Off !!!!


Author:
Pat (Still Happy)
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Date Posted: Sunday, February 10, 06:17:53pm

I spent most of this morning on the phone trying to see if I could get my phone number changed.
I'm with Talk Talk for phone, broadband and the "usual charges".
As far as those services go I'm more than happy as have got a lot of benefits after leaving BT.
Boy oy boy-the hassle !!!!
I talked to people in Delhi, Bombay for the Talk Talk stuff then when I was told to speak to BT I spoke to someone in Slough who was English !!
Isn't it a real pain in the a**e as well when you get "your call is important to us" (in that case why keep me hanging on??) or "all our agents are busy".
I am totally fed up as well with - "press 1 for sod all"- "press two for some useless prat who won't know the answer but will talk to you for about an hour about it."
Should I move to Bombay or Delhi (or perhaps Slough) ?
Bugger that- I'll talk to someone in Swindon. !!!
AAAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHH

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Subject: End of voyage


Author:
Derek Toppinglift
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Date Posted: Friday, February 22, 01:05:11pm

Channel money & docking bottles. how many bottles made it home?

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Subject: abandon ship


Author:
dr who (for brian)
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Date Posted: Tuesday, February 19, 03:03:06pm

hey brian,
why did you delete my abandon ship posting.this was meant to get everyone back to normal instead of being grumpy and moaning all the time.
from the doctor

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Subject: joke for Alf


Author:
Peter J Murphy happy
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Date Posted: Tuesday, February 19, 11:56:17am

G`day Alf,
If there`es nuts on the wall ,what have you got.[a]wallnuts.If you have nuts on your chest ,what have you got [A]chestnuts.If you have nuts on your chin what have you got [a]......................... Peter keeping the crack on the move.

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Subject: distance


Author:
alf corbyn (plymouth devon r 397928)
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Date Posted: Saturday, February 16, 01:47:20pm


how far did you venture when you reached a foriegn port?.

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Subject: SMILE


Author:
Pat (Still Happy)
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Date Posted: Thursday, February 14, 09:40:42pm

Guess what?
The daffs are out, crocus coming up, birds are twitterpated,we've had lovely days so-
come on everyone---------S M I L E :-)

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Subject: Spot the Difference


Author:
Ken. (Enjoy.)
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Date Posted: Saturday, February 16, 05:49:24pm

Hi, wait for the two photos to load and turn sound up and spot the differences.
<a rel=nofollow target=_blank href="http://members.home.nl/saen/Special/zoeken.html">http://members.home.nl/saen/Special/zoeken.html</a>

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Subject: Give it a rest PLEASE


Author:
TerryR (Bored,Bored,Bored)
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Date Posted: Sunday, February 03, 12:21:57pm

Come on now lads.
This HAS been a funny posting but please give others a chance to post and be seen.
This site is devoted to everyone-not just john.

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Subject: poofs


Author:
john (where)
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Date Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 12:22:16pm

BRIAN,
WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH THE POOFS POSTING????????
JOHN

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Subject: girls


Author:
john (happy)
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Date Posted: Sunday, February 10, 10:54:53am


GOOD TIME GIRLS

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Subject: Life


Author:
Gus (Happy)
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Date Posted: Sunday, February 10, 01:33:28am

My dogs have the right attitude to life - if they cant sniff it, hump it or piss on it they move on.

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Subject: photo's


Author:
alf corbyn (plymouth devon r 397928)
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Date Posted: Monday, February 04, 10:26:09am


g'day all. no one lives for ever. put any photo's regarding MN on this site or "allatsea" or "gravesend". lots of photo's get put in the skip!!.cheers.alf

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Subject: Answer to a question


Author:
Pat (Still Happy)
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Date Posted: Friday, February 08, 11:28:47am

When a ship is berthed does there always have to be someone on the bridge? Or can the captain & crew leave it?

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Subject: Irish Football


Author:
Hamish (Wondering)
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Date Posted: Thursday, February 07, 06:50:52pm

Hey whats this about Northern Ireland scoring a goal against themselves and so loosing the game.sounds like a remark Hitler made during ww2 when he heard Canada had a navy "Leave them alone and they will sink themselves"

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Subject: Lotto


Author:
Pat (Puzzled)
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Date Posted: Tuesday, January 29, 11:47:15am

I am bemused.
The National Lottery rolls over three times, the Euro Millions (was it four times?).
Now-it's a matter of choice as to whether you buy a ticket for these things-but-having bought one (or more,it's up to you)
don't you get frustrated that every time it's a rollover, there is only one ticket holder?
Hopefully when it's a big jackpot a syndicate has got it then at least a few people get a share.
It's about time Richard Branson ran it.

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Subject: poofs


Author:
mike (soon)
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Date Posted: Tuesday, February 05, 01:45:35pm

went and saw brian at home yesterday,he is having lots of problems due to long posting of poofs.it was suggested that because its causing so many problems,he may have to delete it altogether.no more poofs.
what are your thoughts,on this.
mike in wet maidstone.

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Subject: Passing of a Friend


Author:
George Mugridge
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Date Posted: Wednesday, February 06, 11:23:10am

London Times Obituary of the late Mr. Common Sense

'Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has
been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since
his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be
remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as: Knowing when to
come in out of the rain; why the early bird gets the worm; Life isn't
always fair; and maybe it was my fault.

Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more
than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in
charge).

His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but
overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6-year-old boy
charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended
from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for
reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.

Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job
that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly
children.

It declined even further when schools were required to get parental
consent to administer sun lotion or an Bandaid to a student; but could not
inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an
abortion.

Common Sense lost the will to live as the Ten Commandments became
contraband; churches became businesses; and criminals received better
treatment than their victims. Common Sense took a beating when you
couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar
could sue you for assault.

Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to
realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her
lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.

Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust; his
wife, Discretion; his daughter, Responsibility; and his son, Reason. He is
survived by his 4 stepbrothers, I Know My Rights, I Want It Now, Someone
Else Is To Blame, and I'm A Victim.

Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone. If you
still remember him, pass this on. If not, join the majority and do
nothing.
Regards George in Southampton

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Subject: Queen Mary 2


Author:
Pat (Still Happy)
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Date Posted: Tuesday, February 05, 02:48:31pm

Hi all.
Via its' webcam I have been tracking this lovely ship and she's en-route to Cristobal,Panama.
I am useless at geography and want to know if she will transit the Canal or veer off in another direction.
Hope someone can help.

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Subject: E-Mails


Author:
Babs (Fed Up)
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Date Posted: Saturday, February 02, 08:25:05pm

Is anyone else fed up to the back teeth with all these e-mails that either say you've won X amount of £'s in some foreign lottery or someone wants you to help them get money from an account tied up somewhere?
Do they think all of us in the UK are idiots?

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