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Forum: Other Debates/Discussions 22-01-2017, 10:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,023
Posted By devon56
I would not do away with charities but would...

I would not do away with charities but would abolish the Gift Aid tax relief on charity donations.

This means that charities are being effectively subsidised by the public purse (i.e. your and my...
Forum: General Chat 31-12-2016, 08:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 966
Posted By devon56
Well, good luck with things. I'm a glaucoma...

Well, good luck with things. I'm a glaucoma sufferer as well, though thankfully in far milder form than yours appears to be.

Let's hope 2017 is uplifting for you. Happy New Year.
Forum: General Chat 31-12-2016, 05:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,660
Posted By devon56
I'm a Morris Dancer. It's pretty much an...

I'm a Morris Dancer.

It's pretty much an essential!
Forum: General Chat 31-12-2016, 03:59 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 9,218
Posted By devon56
Actually most people on the streets don't want to...

Actually most people on the streets don't want to be there. They have issues with finance, families and health (mental or otherwise).

Fortunately there are good people and organisations around who...
Forum: General Chat 31-12-2016, 11:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 399
Posted By devon56
Good morrow Meg! Today I am actually unwell for...

Good morrow Meg!
Today I am actually unwell for the first time in years.
Two New Year's invites but I shall be quietly at home alone (apart from the cat).
Hope everybody else is having a better...
Forum: General Chat 31-12-2016, 11:43 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,085
Posted By devon56
I am annoyingly alert and cheerful.

I am annoyingly alert and cheerful.
Forum: General Chat 31-12-2016, 11:40 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,722
Posted By devon56
Some interesting responses. The remote control...

Some interesting responses. The remote control thing tickled me (as indeed it might if I had this gadget fitted!).

Sorry to see that some folks think sex is no longer worth the effort.

I've...
Forum: General Chat 31-12-2016, 11:30 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,242
Posted By devon56
Its' a question I've pondered. Why do we bother? ...

Its' a question I've pondered. Why do we bother?

I mean, apart from being adorable, huggable, best friends, naughty, fun, entrancing, caring and insightful what have women ever done for us?
Forum: General Chat 27-12-2016, 11:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,151
Posted By devon56
Wife (ex) and I would usually sit separately,...

Wife (ex) and I would usually sit separately, sometimes at opposite ends of the table. Not because we wanted to be apart but that way we could each talk to more people.

Generally though, I won't...
Forum: General Chat 27-12-2016, 12:01 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,040
Posted By devon56
When I mentioned Lurchers I didn't say that they...

When I mentioned Lurchers I didn't say that they were used for sport nor that they took part in Hunts.

It arose from a conversation with two hill farmers who use them for fox control, usually...
Forum: General Chat 26-12-2016, 10:31 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 8,727
Posted By devon56
There are decent chaps out here who won't be...

There are decent chaps out here who won't be flirtatious or suggestive but are polite and courteous and will look you in the eye instead of the chest.

Don't give up!
Forum: General Chat 26-12-2016, 06:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,176
Posted By devon56
Top marks to my local Lidl for staying closed...

Top marks to my local Lidl for staying closed today.
Forum: General Chat 26-12-2016, 06:05 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 10,493
Posted By devon56
Oh dear, I appear to have become a Soap Opera.

Oh dear, I appear to have become a Soap Opera.
Forum: General Chat 26-12-2016, 03:28 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,040
Posted By devon56
No relation to Pummy and, sorry, should have made...

No relation to Pummy and, sorry, should have made it clear that the Lurcher thing was not to do with the hunt. My friend was remarking on the problems arising from the blanket ban on hunting with...
Forum: General Chat 26-12-2016, 03:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,176
Posted By devon56
Many non-Christians celebrate Xmas including most...

Many non-Christians celebrate Xmas including most UK atheists, a good number of Hindu friends and no doubt British members of other faiths.
Forum: General Chat 26-12-2016, 03:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,629
Posted By devon56
Although I find the run-up a bit OTT, I had a...

Although I find the run-up a bit OTT, I had a great (and fun) day with family yesterday, drove over quiet roads this morning to see a couple of nephews I've not seen for a while and now have the next...
Forum: General Chat 26-12-2016, 03:14 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,040
Posted By devon56
I too was out to see a Hunt set off. A great...

I too was out to see a Hunt set off. A great spectacle.

Regarding hunting with dogs (as opposed to the actual Hunt) a friend of mine is a sheep farmer and says that, in terms of pest control, it's...
Forum: General Chat 26-12-2016, 02:53 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 10,493
Posted By devon56
Thank you Mups - I will keep you informed.

Thank you Mups - I will keep you informed.
Forum: General Chat 25-12-2016, 11:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,394
Posted By devon56
I used to suffer the blokey thing of needing a...

I used to suffer the blokey thing of needing a couple of drinks before I got dancing.

Realised though that a very few people are very good, a few people are hopeless but most of us fall in the...
Forum: Diet & Nutrition 25-12-2016, 11:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,786
Posted By devon56
I can understand the Australian Defence Force's...

I can understand the Australian Defence Force's attitude. There's a logistical problem is providing gluten free food and if a serviceman or woman gets an accidental dose then they could be off sick...
Forum: Exercise & Fitness 25-12-2016, 11:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,411
Posted By devon56
Do we have to strip before we make the bed?

Do we have to strip before we make the bed?
Forum: General Health 25-12-2016, 11:00 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,021
Posted By devon56
I have to get mine done by the nurse every 12...

I have to get mine done by the nurse every 12 months or so.

I would not contemplate a DIY attempt at this. I figure the nurse knows far more about this than I do and would not risk damage to my...
Forum: General Chat 25-12-2016, 10:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,176
Posted By devon56
Spot on!

Spot on!
Forum: General Chat 25-12-2016, 11:37 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,176
Posted By devon56
I disagree. It is an essential part of the...

I disagree. It is an essential part of the calendar for Christians and non-Christians alike.
Forum: General Chat 25-12-2016, 11:28 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,176
Posted By devon56
I disagree. It is an essential part of the...

I disagree. It is an essential part of the calendar for Christians and non-Christians alike.
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