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- Wed Dec 21, 2011 2:53 pm
- Forum: General Chat - Non CH
- Topic: Mallett's Mallet
- Replies: 32963
- Views: 3704733
Re: Mallett's Mallet
Tarry
- Wed Dec 21, 2011 2:52 pm
- Forum: General Chat - Non CH
- Topic: Interesting or funny links
- Replies: 487
- Views: 104078
Re: Interesting or funny links
I'm afraid that I have come to the conclusion that "Fundamentalists" --- particularly the "Mental" bit, of whatever beliefs, are, possibly Ungodly ! On a happier note, I was singing Carols on Tuesday evening, outside the Church Coffee Shop -- and chose to sing the last chorus of ...
- Wed Dec 21, 2011 2:42 pm
- Forum: General Chat - Non CH
- Topic: From the sublime to the ridiculous
- Replies: 293
- Views: 149680
Re: From the sublime to the ridiculous
Tell yer wot ---- I'm going back to sleep !!
- Tue Dec 20, 2011 11:56 am
- Forum: General Chat - Non CH
- Topic: Mallett's Mallet
- Replies: 32963
- Views: 3704733
Re: Mallett's Mallet
Place
- Tue Dec 20, 2011 11:50 am
- Forum: General Chat - Non CH
- Topic: From the sublime to the ridiculous
- Replies: 293
- Views: 149680
Re: From the sublime to the ridiculous
Neither of these is "Unique" --- think about it -----Either condition could, again, appear. this would involve the loss of "Uniqueness" which I imagine is impossible.-----otherwise in ain't unique ! Anyway -- I AM an old dinosaur -- and I don't care , and will continue with my pr...
- Tue Dec 20, 2011 11:40 am
- Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
- Topic: Old Blue to head Serious Fraud Office
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1819
Re: Old Blue to head Serious Fraud Office
Interview before appointment --------
"Have you any experience of this ?
"Have you any experience of this ?
- Tue Dec 20, 2011 11:37 am
- Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
- Topic: Absenteeism
- Replies: 52
- Views: 15613
Re: Absenteeism
The only canings in Ba B, in the 40s, were carried out by L M Carey, in his study, I understand that he used a slipper, for Juniors. On a Ba B reunion, I was shown around by two delightful Ladies, who,when we came to their Senior Common Room, caused me to remark "This was the Housemaster's Stud...
- Sat Dec 17, 2011 10:20 am
- Forum: General Chat - Non CH
- Topic: Mallett's Mallet
- Replies: 32963
- Views: 3704733
Re: Mallett's Mallet
Chuck
- Sat Dec 17, 2011 10:16 am
- Forum: General Chat - Non CH
- Topic: From the sublime to the ridiculous
- Replies: 293
- Views: 149680
Re: From the sublime to the ridiculous
My particular "Hates" in bad English, are Split Infinitives and Qualified Absolutes -- (And this from a Geography Dep !) A new, and infuriating, example, has appeared among the innumerable advertisements for Perfume, at this time of year ------- "Very Irresistable" ----- either i...
- Sat Dec 17, 2011 10:01 am
- Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
- Topic: Absenteeism
- Replies: 52
- Views: 15613
Re: Absenteeism
As I have said -- I never witnessed a "School Beating", but tradition had it, that certainly in Oily Flecker's time, it was carried out in Big School, in front of the whole School (Prep ??) and Masters, by the School Sergeant.
- Fri Dec 16, 2011 10:17 am
- Forum: General Chat - Non CH
- Topic: Mallett's Mallet
- Replies: 32963
- Views: 3704733
Re: Mallett's Mallet
Suzette--
(Had to be !)
(Had to be !)
- Fri Dec 16, 2011 10:11 am
- Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
- Topic: DINING HALL LUNCHES
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4501
Re: DINING HALL LUNCHES
I seem to remember that, despite wartime rationing, we ate pretty well. It goes without saying, that at that age --- and subsequently, we were constantly hungry ! It is my belief, probably litigatious, that we did better than the general Public, being surrounded by "School Farms" -- tenant...
- Wed Dec 14, 2011 4:25 pm
- Forum: General Chat - Non CH
- Topic: Current reading matter
- Replies: 539
- Views: 106025
Re: Current reading matter
:D :D :D Now that I am 'retired', I LOVE lying in bed and listening to Radio 4.....I have learned so much already...... I like radio 4 --- but have given up listening to the Morning programme when it contains John (I'm sorry to interrupt you but-- ) Humphreys Who insists on interrupting the various...
- Wed Dec 14, 2011 4:15 pm
- Forum: General Chat - Non CH
- Topic: Cameron's EU Veto (Or Not!)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3662
Re: Cameron's EU Veto (Or Not!)
I confess, that I did admire Cameron's riposte today, in PMQ ---
When being baited by Ed Milliband --- "Well at least we aren't Brothers !"
When being baited by Ed Milliband --- "Well at least we aren't Brothers !"
- Wed Dec 14, 2011 4:11 pm
- Forum: General Chat - Non CH
- Topic: Mallett's Mallet
- Replies: 32963
- Views: 3704733
Re: Mallett's Mallet
Yob
(Not to be confused with YOB ! )
(Not to be confused with YOB ! )