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Forum: General Chat 13-07-2013, 12:04 AM
Replies: 8,001
Views: 738,582
Posted By Bluebell
Is anyone awake enough for a chat?

Is anyone awake enough for a chat?
Forum: Other Debates/Discussions 25-02-2013, 08:59 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 8,717
Posted By Bluebell
I don't regret having my daughter. She has...

I don't regret having my daughter. She has brought me great happiness, and some sadness too since she emigrated. Equally I see the benefits of being childless, as several of my friends are, and...
Forum: Other Debates/Discussions 04-02-2013, 11:46 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,071
Posted By Bluebell
I certainly wouldn't smoke in someone's house...

I certainly wouldn't smoke in someone's house unless they really insisted they didn't mind, but I might be offended if they went on at length about what a filthy habit it is. It does seem to be open...
Forum: General Chat 04-02-2013, 10:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,602
Posted By Bluebell
Have just arrived at my elderly dad's house in...

Have just arrived at my elderly dad's house in Fife, after driving up from Berkshire. 9 hours it took - with high winds in Lancashire and Cumbria, then a blizzard on the M74.

And now I have a...
Forum: General Chat 27-01-2013, 01:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,602
Posted By Bluebell
I loved the story of the northbound v southbound...

I loved the story of the northbound v southbound snowball fight they had on the snowbound M6 yesterday!

Anyway here in lovely Berkshire it must be spring. I drove past some daffodils in bloom...
Forum: Other Debates/Discussions 27-01-2013, 12:53 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,207
Posted By Bluebell
I'm pretty sure very few, if any, of the men who...

I'm pretty sure very few, if any, of the men who work for me would like to go doen either sewers or coal mines. In thinking about what tasks women and men can do is it not more helpful to agree that...
Forum: Other Debates/Discussions 26-01-2013, 11:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,345
Posted By Bluebell
Ok Mollie– so perhaps I should have said...

Ok Mollie– so perhaps I should have said intelligence rather than IQ, which is a measure but not a perfect one of some aspects of intelligence, but whether or not you know your IQ you still sit...
Forum: Other Debates/Discussions 23-01-2013, 10:53 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,345
Posted By Bluebell
I think humanity will only have a chance of long...

I think humanity will only have a chance of long term survival if at some point we stop seeing some things as our right. At the moment many people see it as their right to consume or waste food at...
Forum: Technology 16-01-2013, 10:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,917
Posted By Bluebell
I agree with Dog Lover - ditch Norton and...

I agree with Dog Lover - ditch Norton and download Avast.
Forum: Your Introductions! 16-01-2013, 09:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,913
Posted By Bluebell
Hi Hannah. Thanks for your nice message. My...

Hi Hannah. Thanks for your nice message. My daughter is emigrating to New Zealand on Sunday, so am on emotional rollercoaster at the moment. Trying to focus on enjoying these last few days with her.
Forum: Other Debates/Discussions 15-01-2013, 01:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 983
Posted By Bluebell
Thanks for link Michael!

Thanks for link Michael!
Forum: Other Debates/Discussions 15-01-2013, 12:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 983
Posted By Bluebell
How expensive is very expensive? I know what...

How expensive is very expensive?
I know what you are saying about not knowing when they are coming, as we had that when my mum had someone come to get her up, and I think it would really impact on...
Forum: Other Debates/Discussions 14-01-2013, 11:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 983
Posted By Bluebell
Care in the home

My 90 year old dad has now been in hospital for nearly 2 weeks following a scare he had - difficulty breathing due to bad cough. He also has angina. They are considering fitting a pacemaker. However...
Forum: Your Introductions! 14-01-2013, 09:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,688
Posted By Bluebell
Welcome - I'm pretty new here, but it seems...

Welcome - I'm pretty new here, but it seems friendly and fun
Forum: General Chat 14-01-2013, 09:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 635
Posted By Bluebell
There are so many I could make - all made before...

There are so many I could make - all made before and broken - but perhaps one I should really try to keep is to stop falling into the habit of doing things because it's easier than telling someone...
Forum: Other Debates/Discussions 14-01-2013, 09:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,555
Posted By Bluebell
I wonder what you ended up doing? I feel that...

I wonder what you ended up doing? I feel that some of the comments above are very black & white about relationships - one mistake and that's it. Personally I wouldn't have a problem with a partner...
Forum: Other Debates/Discussions 11-01-2013, 12:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,712
Posted By Bluebell
I wonder if they said that when you could only...

I wonder if they said that when you could only expect to live 10-20 years past 50? Nowadays with life expectancy increasing perhaps "thrifty until 80 then spend to the end" might be more prudent!!
Forum: Other Debates/Discussions 11-01-2013, 12:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,507
Posted By Bluebell
I paid a solicitor to make my will quite a few...

I paid a solicitor to make my will quite a few years ago, when I got divorced. At the time my daughter was under 18 so I appointed my brother plus a friend of mine as executors. I really ought to get...
Forum: General Chat 09-01-2013, 12:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,701
Posted By Bluebell
Lots of the comments here paint a very negative...

Lots of the comments here paint a very negative view of ambition. Whilst ruthless backstabbers aren't nice, and whilst some people do get promoted beyond their capabilities, there is a positive side...
Forum: Your Introductions! 09-01-2013, 12:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,913
Posted By Bluebell
Thanks!:-) Am looking forward to getting to...

Thanks!:-)
Am looking forward to getting to know you.
Forum: Other Debates/Discussions 09-01-2013, 12:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,696
Posted By Bluebell
Talking of nieces and nephews, i really regret...

Talking of nieces and nephews, i really regret not agreeing with my brother when we were all starting to have kids the age at which we would stop giving them presents. I have 4 nieces and nephews...
Forum: Other Debates/Discussions 09-01-2013, 12:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,712
Posted By Bluebell
Sounds like a really exciting time for you, and...

Sounds like a really exciting time for you, and that you have a sensible plan to get integrated into a community. I wish you well!
Forum: Other Debates/Discussions 06-01-2013, 06:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,712
Posted By Bluebell
So why Norfolk? I'd be really interested to hear...

So why Norfolk? I'd be really interested to hear how you get on moving to a new area once retired. I think about moving nearer the coast, or if my daughter settles in NZ permanently maybe even...
Forum: Other Debates/Discussions 06-01-2013, 06:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,712
Posted By Bluebell
It's really nice to hear such positive tales of...

It's really nice to hear such positive tales of retirement. U3A sounds like a great idea. It's particularly good to hear positive things from single folk, as I think there is a huge difference...
Forum: Other Debates/Discussions 06-01-2013, 12:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,712
Posted By Bluebell
I like the idea of joining lots of things that...

I like the idea of joining lots of things that allow me to meet nice people and do something worthwhile. I just hope I can find ones that I enjoy. I imagine it's a matter of luck whether a particular...
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