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Forum: Photos and Art 04-09-2016, 07:24 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,393
Posted By orangutan
Some lovely evocative shots so far. Thanks all!

Some lovely evocative shots so far. Thanks all!
Forum: Photos and Art 04-09-2016, 07:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,393
Posted By orangutan
Nudibranches (sea slugs are the less pretty name!)

Nudibranches (sea slugs are the less pretty name!)
Forum: Photos and Art 04-09-2016, 07:17 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,393
Posted By orangutan
Mandarin fish

Mandarin fish
Forum: Photos and Art 31-08-2016, 09:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,328
Posted By orangutan
Well I never! Thanks to Mags for a PM as I am not...

Well I never! Thanks to Mags for a PM as I am not here much these days so had forgotten about this comp. I see Nom withdrew his pics, and I'm sure if he hadn't I would not have won as his grebe was a...
Forum: Photos and Art 08-08-2016, 12:17 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,797
Posted By orangutan
Lesser masked weaver building a new nest to move...

Lesser masked weaver building a new nest to move into.
Forum: Photos and Art 08-08-2016, 12:14 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,797
Posted By orangutan
Sifaka lemur on the move

Sifaka lemur on the move
Forum: Home & DIY 04-08-2016, 07:01 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 62,951
Posted By orangutan
Mine's a glass of red, please, Mups. ;) Good...

Mine's a glass of red, please, Mups. ;)

Good to hear at least something has gone well for you.
Forum: General Chat 03-08-2016, 10:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,867
Posted By orangutan
I like antiques, but I don't like accumulating...

I like antiques, but I don't like accumulating too much stuff. So yes, I would sell it and spend the money on more travelling.
Forum: General Chat 03-08-2016, 10:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,530
Posted By orangutan
I've been planning to write lists and letters for...

I've been planning to write lists and letters for ages, because I'm in a similar situation though not leaving stuff to family. I'm going to make a concerted effort now to get it done and crossed off...
Forum: General Chat 03-08-2016, 10:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,250
Posted By orangutan
I'd like to be able to transport myself to...

I'd like to be able to transport myself to anywhere in the world without taking the time it normally takes to travel there.
Forum: General Chat 03-08-2016, 10:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,250
Posted By orangutan
Perhaps that's because the fish know where YOU...

Perhaps that's because the fish know where YOU are so move elsewhere...
Forum: General Chat 03-08-2016, 07:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 545
Posted By orangutan
It's reassuring, clumsy, as I generally fly with...

It's reassuring, clumsy, as I generally fly with them when I go longhaul.
Forum: General Chat 03-08-2016, 07:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,530
Posted By orangutan
You've worn me out too, Jazzi. And perhaps...

You've worn me out too, Jazzi. And perhaps guilt-tripped me into doing that supplementary list of instructions to go with my will too...Problem is, sometimes I don't like doing grown-up things. ;)
Forum: General Chat 03-08-2016, 07:09 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,765
Posted By orangutan
Pummy, an interesting question. In Australia...

Pummy, an interesting question. In Australia would a lay person's opinion of someone's mental state be considered valid in law?(As opposed to a medical person)
Forum: General Chat 03-08-2016, 07:05 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 11,640
Posted By orangutan
I'm like you in that respect, ruthio. As...

I'm like you in that respect, ruthio.

As for trusting people on the internet, some you can, some you can't. I've come across one or two who post in different places claiming different lives...
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Forum: General Chat 03-08-2016, 07:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,393
Posted By orangutan
Thinking of you, Carol.

Thinking of you, Carol.
Forum: Pets and Animals 03-08-2016, 06:55 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,084
Posted By orangutan
Good news Mups. I'm thinking you could well be...

Good news Mups. I'm thinking you could well be right about her licking and disinfectant being the troublemaker.
Apropos of nothing, it occurred to me today that three of your dogs' initials spell...
Forum: General Chat 03-08-2016, 06:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 545
Posted By orangutan
Well done that crew!

An Emirates plane had what appears to have been a controlled crash landing at Dubai airport today. Shortly afterwards the plane was on fire.
All passengers and crew were quickly and safely evacuated...
Forum: General Chat 03-08-2016, 02:21 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 11,640
Posted By orangutan
Totally agree with the bit in bold. I've always...

Totally agree with the bit in bold. I've always found the need to list or display online "friends" pointless.
Forum: Other Debates/Discussions 03-08-2016, 02:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,381
Posted By orangutan
Fair enough, but a lot of statins are, or have...

Fair enough, but a lot of statins are, or have been, prescribed even when cholesterol is not raised, purely as a preventative measure. My point was that the NHS seemed to be claiming that they are...
Forum: Other Debates/Discussions 03-08-2016, 02:07 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,381
Posted By orangutan
Hmmm. Just a thought. Why are contraceptive...

Hmmm. Just a thought. Why are contraceptive pills/coils etc given out free of charge when people could just use condoms which are so much cheaper?
Forum: Other Debates/Discussions 02-08-2016, 07:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,381
Posted By orangutan
Still thinking about this one, but I was somewhat...

Still thinking about this one, but I was somewhat gobsmacked to read in the link that the NHS said it was not responsible for it as it is preventative. So why do they encourage all that statin...
Forum: General Chat 02-08-2016, 06:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 401
Posted By orangutan
Pneumonia vaccination

Not wanting to hijack the thread re Wrinkly's death I'm posting here instead.
As galty mentioned on that thread, there is a vaccination available. But this vaccination ONLY prevents pneumococcal...
Forum: General Chat 02-08-2016, 06:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 545
Posted By orangutan
True enough, though as some of our Bank Holidays...

True enough, though as some of our Bank Holidays are different to the UK we sometimes escape the strikes. :-)
Forum: General Chat 02-08-2016, 06:28 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,765
Posted By orangutan
Pummy, it is on my medical record that I was...

Pummy, it is on my medical record that I was drawing up my will while of sound mind, so doesn't matter if the doctor pops his clogs before me. But given that he is half my age, that is unlikely!
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