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QUOTE(barry-clari @ Aug 6 2009, 09:18 AM) 
The forum is being a bit slow this morning...
Never mind, I can print off a pile of clarinet trios while waiting for this reply to make it online!
This is the first time I've been able to get in all morning.
Looks like it's working again
Why is it that just when I start to think I am managing to cope with everything, another awful thing happens
QUOTE(maledictis @ Aug 6 2009, 12:38 PM)
Why is it that just when I start to think I am managing to cope with everything, another awful thing happens
hope it gets sorted quickly 
QUOTE(maledictis @ Aug 6 2009, 11:38 AM)
Why is it that just when I start to think I am managing to cope with everything, another awful thing happens
Life.
QUOTE(maledictis @ Aug 6 2009, 12:38 PM)
Why is it that just when I start to think I am managing to cope with everything, another awful thing happens
Depends on whether or not it is related to previous events or just random. Circumstances can create more than one bad thing, and S*d's law can create the others. Whatever it is, I am sorry to read your post - I hope maybe your friends can help you to cope.
QUOTE(maledictis @ Aug 6 2009, 12:38 PM)
Why is it that just when I start to think I am managing to cope with everything, another awful thing happens
All I can say is, 'Oh no!'.
Just acquired a new goldfish, named "Abercrombie"!! 
S/he joins "Flapjack"!
S/he joins "Flapjack"!
QUOTE(Susie @ Aug 6 2009, 01:55 PM)
Just acquired a new goldfish, named "Abercrombie"!!
S/he joins "Flapjack"!
Excellent! Does Abercrombie swim faster if you say "chips"?... 
QUOTE(mwl1 @ Aug 6 2009, 07:33 PM)
Excellent! Does Abercrombie swim faster if you say "chips"?...
Off to the pub to drink bottled coke tonight
QUOTE(maledictis @ Aug 6 2009, 12:38 PM)
Why is it that just when I start to think I am managing to cope with everything, another awful thing happens
*hug*
When will the rain go away...
Thanks everyone. There is just a limit to what one person can cope with at one time and I've just hit it.
QUOTE(maledictis @ Aug 6 2009, 09:08 PM)
Thanks everyone. There is just a limit to what one person can cope with at one time and I've just hit it.
Would you like a hug?
Have one anyway!
QUOTE(mwl1 @ Aug 6 2009, 07:33 PM)
Excellent! Does Abercrombie swim faster if you say "chips"?...
We're waiting for him to get "fit"!
This, England, is a cricket ball.
If you hit it with your bat, you get runs...
England 91 for 7 now
QUOTE(fsharpminor @ Aug 7 2009, 02:02 PM)
England 91 for 7 now
What!!!?????
QUOTE(fsharpminor @ Aug 7 2009, 02:02 PM)
England 91 for 7 now
What does that mean?
I don't understand cricket...
QUOTE(Flossie @ Aug 7 2009, 02:07 PM)
QUOTE(fsharpminor @ Aug 7 2009, 02:02 PM)
England 91 for 7 now
What does that mean?
I don't understand cricket... 91 runs scored, 7 batsmen out. Australia need three more wickets, and then England are all out.
QUOTE(barry-clari @ Aug 7 2009, 02:09 PM)
QUOTE(Flossie @ Aug 7 2009, 02:07 PM)
QUOTE(fsharpminor @ Aug 7 2009, 02:02 PM)
England 91 for 7 now
What does that mean?
I don't understand cricket... 91 runs scored, 7 batsmen out. Australia need three more wickets, and then England are all out.
QUOTE(Flossie @ Aug 7 2009, 02:10 PM)
QUOTE(barry-clari @ Aug 7 2009, 02:09 PM)
QUOTE(Flossie @ Aug 7 2009, 02:07 PM)
QUOTE(fsharpminor @ Aug 7 2009, 02:02 PM)
England 91 for 7 now
What does that mean?
I don't understand cricket... 91 runs scored, 7 batsmen out. Australia need three more wickets, and then England are all out.
It means you will be thinking
if you support England!
QUOTE(Flossie @ Aug 7 2009, 02:10 PM)
QUOTE(barry-clari @ Aug 7 2009, 02:09 PM)
QUOTE(Flossie @ Aug 7 2009, 02:07 PM)
QUOTE(fsharpminor @ Aug 7 2009, 02:02 PM)
England 91 for 7 now
What does that mean?
I don't understand cricket... 91 runs scored, 7 batsmen out. Australia need three more wickets, and then England are all out.
England have now lost another wicket : 98 runs scored, 8 batsmen out (lost their wickets). When two more batsmen lose their wickets, England will be all out, then Australia will have a bat.
What is a wicket?
I'm not a big cricket fan myself, but this is a shocking display by England it has to be said...
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QUOTE(Flossie @ Aug 7 2009, 02:15 PM)
What is a wicket?
One of these.
There are several ways you can be out - bowler hitting wicket with the ball (bowled), batsman hitting ball, only for the ball to be caught by someone (caught), batsman being hit on the leg, preventing the ball from hitting the wicket (lbw - and I know it's a bit more complicated than that, cricket afficionados!) being arguably the three most common ways of getting out.
QUOTE(Car Expert @ Aug 7 2009, 02:15 PM)
I'm not a big cricket fan myself, but this is a shocking display by England it has to be said...
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102 all out. Now, watch Australia score about 500...
I really don't get this. 
Think I'd maybe better stick to football and netball.
Think I'd maybe better stick to football and netball.
Some people may be stumped by that !
(Help my smilies wont work!)
(Help my smilies wont work!)
QUOTE(Flossie @ Aug 7 2009, 02:24 PM)
I really don't get this.
Think I'd maybe better stick to football and netball. I can explain a bit more when I see you, if you like. Or we can talk about flutes
QUOTE(barry-clari @ Aug 7 2009, 02:25 PM)
QUOTE(Flossie @ Aug 7 2009, 02:24 PM)
I really don't get this.
Think I'd maybe better stick to football and netball. I can explain a bit more when I see you, if you like. Or we can talk about flutes
flutes
string instruments Have you got your cello yet Barry?
QUOTE(Flossie @ Aug 7 2009, 02:29 PM)
QUOTE(barry-clari @ Aug 7 2009, 02:25 PM)
QUOTE(Flossie @ Aug 7 2009, 02:24 PM)
I really don't get this.
Think I'd maybe better stick to football and netball. I can explain a bit more when I see you, if you like. Or we can talk about flutes
flutes
string instruments OK, musical instruments. Not cricket.
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Have you got your cello yet Barry?
I haven't yet, will probably get it after my grand tour of the UK seeing forum people
QUOTE(barry-clari @ Aug 7 2009, 02:23 PM)
102 all out. Now, watch Australia score about 500...
Oh dear, my son has been given two tickets to the Executive Box for Sunday and has asked me to join him - do you think the match will be over by Sunday?
Australia are way ahead, something like 200 for 4...
Well at least this match looks like it will finish with more than a draw. I think it's stupid how many draws there are because five days never seems to be enough. Of course I'd rather it was draw than Australia winning...
The actor in the Swine Flu prevention advertisement on TV, now has Swine Flu! 
Not so funny for him but anyway!!!!
anyway!!!!
But how does he know he has swine flu? The NHS has stopped taking swabs from patients, so it could be any old flu!!
ooo, this moderating/administration thing is quite interesting...
I wonder what this button does...
I wonder what this button does...
Speaking of medical matters, does anyone who knows me think I'd make a good pharmacist? 
QUOTE(mwl1 @ Aug 8 2009, 08:54 PM)
Speaking of medical matters, does anyone who knows me think I'd make a good pharmacist?
Well, you need to be level-headed and able to think clearly when working under pressure - both of which you're good at.
What are you like at science though?
Organists do seem to enjoy playing with their toys stops
QUOTE(mwl1 @ Aug 8 2009, 08:54 PM)
Speaking of medical matters, does anyone who knows me think I'd make a good pharmacist?
Were you one of those wannabe mad scientists when you were younger, Chemistry set and all that?
Flossie made me hungry : for an English breakfast with bacon, eggs, and things like that.
Pity it's 20 to 1 in the afternoon...
Pity it's 20 to 1 in the afternoon...
QUOTE(barry-clari @ Aug 9 2009, 12:39 PM)
Flossie made me hungry : for an English breakfast with bacon, eggs, and things like that.
Pity it's 20 to 1 in the afternoon...
Cereal for me... trying to cancel out the guilt of drinking beer last night!
QUOTE(barry-clari @ Aug 8 2009, 08:53 PM)
ooo, this moderating/administration thing is quite interesting...
I wonder what this button does...
You really should not be given that sort of power...
QUOTE(maledictis @ Aug 9 2009, 01:24 PM)
You really should not be given that sort of power...
"Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely."
I really need to decide what to wear to the funeral tomorrow. But that would require looking through the wardrobe and seeing which (smart) clothes still fit. Since I last did "smart" I have probably put on 2 stone (due to things outside my control) so I doubt much will fit.
Bah.
Bah.
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