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by AKAP
Thu Jun 21, 2012 7:07 pm
Forum: General Chat - Non CH
Topic: Where have all the posters
Replies: 23
Views: 6154

Re: Where have all the posters

I'm still around, just been busy.
by AKAP
Thu May 03, 2012 10:25 pm
Forum: Stories, Reminiscing & Teacher/Pupil Memories
Topic: House numbers
Replies: 105
Views: 39164

Re: House numbers

dsmg wrote:It's probably a number that stays with you all your life. I use mine (House initials and number) for my Internet, banking, credit card etc passwords.
Probably best not to publish this on an open internet.
by AKAP
Sat Mar 24, 2012 9:43 am
Forum: General Chat - Non CH
Topic: Can you hear the bells?
Replies: 28
Views: 8626

Re: Can you hear the bells?

Congratulations.
by AKAP
Thu Mar 22, 2012 9:14 am
Forum: Hertford Memories
Topic: Quick questions and (maybe) answers Hertford Memories thread
Replies: 517
Views: 114067

Re: Quick questions and (maybe) answers Hertford Memories th

"Dangerous play rules also apply to the usage of the stick when approaching the ball, making a stroke at it (replacing what was at one time referred to as the "sticks" rule, which once forbade the raising of any part of the stick above the shoulder during any play. This last restricti...
by AKAP
Mon Mar 05, 2012 6:12 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Day Pupils
Replies: 135
Views: 37475

Re: Day Pupils

It fascinates me how upset some people become over the concept of a gay marriage. The concept will only impact those who choose to have a gay marriage, their friends and their families. So what are the rest of the population getting upset about?
by AKAP
Wed Feb 29, 2012 4:58 pm
Forum: General Chat - Non CH
Topic: Just for your info............
Replies: 14
Views: 4235

Re: Just for your info............

Good to hear all went well, welcome back.
by AKAP
Mon Feb 27, 2012 9:30 am
Forum: General Chat - Non CH
Topic: Happy Birthday AKAP !
Replies: 7
Views: 1951

Re: Happy Birthday AKAP !

Thankyou for your best wishes. Good day was had, walk on the moors near Blanchland and a meal out with family. Birthday present of piano lessons (I gave up when I was 10) this followed previous year success of a course "Singing for the tone deaf"!!!!!!!!!
by AKAP
Sun Feb 26, 2012 9:13 am
Forum: General Chat - Non CH
Topic: Just for your info............
Replies: 14
Views: 4235

Re: Just for your info............

Good luck with the operation.
by AKAP
Fri Feb 24, 2012 6:10 pm
Forum: General Chat - Non CH
Topic: Happy Birthday AKAP !
Replies: 7
Views: 1951

Re: Happy Birthday AKAP !

and the memory bit.
by AKAP
Fri Feb 24, 2012 6:08 pm
Forum: General Chat - Non CH
Topic: Happy Birthday AKAP !
Replies: 7
Views: 1951

Re: Happy Birthday AKAP !

Thankyou, but i'm still 21 only the body bit that's approaching 60.
by AKAP
Wed Feb 15, 2012 12:59 pm
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: 2012 Admissions Thread
Replies: 115
Views: 27706

Re: 2012 Admissions Thread

:rock: He's in! The letter came today. I was out lurking for the postman, who doesn't come till about mid-day, and flagged him down. There, lying on the seat, was the A4 envelope! I ripped it out of his hands as he offered it, I can tell you! I was so convinced he wasn't going to get a place! I bur...
by AKAP
Mon Feb 13, 2012 6:56 pm
Forum: General Chat - Non CH
Topic: Does anyone on this forum go to church?
Replies: 396
Views: 79742

Re: Does anyone on this forum go to church?

Singing in a choir is simply the best. I am off in a minute to rehearse Vivaldi's Gloria and Magnificat with The Sloane Square Choral Society. Anyone in London wishing to join are welcome, especially tenors who we need more of, but any new members welcome - and no audition. Prospective singers cont...
by AKAP
Wed Feb 08, 2012 9:05 am
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Corporal Punishment by CH Teaching staff
Replies: 104
Views: 39182

Re: Corporal Punishment by CH Teaching staff

I always thought Dickie Dawes had played rugby for Harlequins and that his bent finger was a rugby injury. Like Andy I have no memory of him as having a reputation for violence or quick temper which would be strange as we soon learnt which masters had a violent tendency.
by AKAP
Fri Dec 16, 2011 3:54 pm
Forum: General Chat - Non CH
Topic: Jokes, please.....
Replies: 2390
Views: 413798

Re: Jokes, please.....

When four of Santa's elves got sick, the trainee elves did not produce toys as fast as the regular ones, and Santa began to feel the Pre-Christmas pressure. Then Mrs. Claus told Santa her Mother was coming to visit, which stressed Santa even more. When he went to harness the reindeer, he found that ...