<t>I think the question says it all, WHY choose religion?<br/>
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If there is a God of whatever stripe, then he must have a weird sense of humour and sense of right from wrong (the arguement that he gave us all free will to do as we please doesnt cut very much ice with me I'm affraid. Tell that ...
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- Fri Mar 25, 2005 5:53 pm
- Forum: General Religious Discussions
- Topic: Why choose religion?
- Replies: 95
- Views: 7581
- Fri Mar 25, 2005 5:40 pm
- Forum: Photos
- Topic: Me Sunbathing
- Replies: 24
- Views: 23452
Me Sunbathing
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- Fri Mar 25, 2005 2:45 pm
- Forum: Films Cinema Forum
- Topic: *~your all-time favorite movies~*
- Replies: 77
- Views: 8003
*~your all-time favorite movies~*
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2) Infernal Affairs<br/>
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- Fri Mar 25, 2005 2:11 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: What Do You See From Your Location?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1444
What Do You See From Your Location?
It's 9.10 pm, the dog is snoring at my side and I'm looking forward to a day at the sea tomorrow with the family. Just finished a vodka & tonic, cheers! 

- Wed Mar 23, 2005 1:24 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: English members
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4365
English members
Currently I drive a Peugeot 307 (dont believe the adverts, they're terrible!)
Best car I ever had was a 1963 Austin Healey Sprite. What a great car, but its long gone now. :driving:
Best car I ever had was a 1963 Austin Healey Sprite. What a great car, but its long gone now. :driving:
- Tue Mar 22, 2005 1:13 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Life after Death
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2306
Life after Death
I'd come back as my boss (he never seems to do any work, have any ideas of his own AND he gets well paid for it. ) D'oh! :wah:
- Tue Mar 22, 2005 1:09 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: morning!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1287
morning!
<r>Raven wrote: Is that like 'if you cant run with the big dogs, stay on the porch'? :yh_laugh <br/>
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I'm a sworn true and blue, graveyard shifter. Also known as night owls, shadow dogs, etc. Love the things that go 'bump' in the night. <br/>
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Dr Who
watching Dr Who from behind the settee. Was there any other way to watch? I've already decided to pull the settee away from the wall for this Saturday. :-3
John Pertwee was my favourite Doctor.
John Pertwee was my favourite Doctor.
- Mon Mar 21, 2005 3:18 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: morning!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1287
morning!
<r>The office I work out of is about 70 miles from my house, and I get to go all over Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and all points in between. This means I get up at 5 am to walk the dog before going out. <br/>
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- Sun Mar 20, 2005 2:30 pm
- Forum: Conservation The Environment
- Topic: Here we go! $3.00 Per Gallon.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3154
Here we go! $3.00 Per Gallon.
Think yourselves lucky. In this country you dont get much change out of £5 for a gallon, thats about $7.50 if not more. :-5
- Sun Mar 20, 2005 2:16 pm
- Forum: Friends, Relationships, Advice
- Topic: Wondering what to do.
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2827
Wondering what to do.
<t>If you can't be bothered to argue with your wife anymore then thats a bad sign.<br/>
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I think you know what you have to do already, but try and make the split as amicable as possible, just dont expect it to be easy because it wont be after all these years.<br/>
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- Sun Mar 20, 2005 2:03 pm
- Forum: Friends, Relationships, Advice
- Topic: values
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1457
values
<r>It startles me to think that as I get older I'm starting to sound like my Dad used to.<br/>
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I think that if you have children, and you raise them as well as you can, try and instill in them the need to treat others as they'd like to be treated, and get them to try and do their best in ...
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I think that if you have children, and you raise them as well as you can, try and instill in them the need to treat others as they'd like to be treated, and get them to try and do their best in ...
- Sun Mar 20, 2005 1:49 pm
- Forum: Paranormal Science
- Topic: has anyone ever seen a ghost?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4186
has anyone ever seen a ghost?
<r>Aura wrote: I believe your father came to see his grandson one last time before he went off into the light, you may see him again one day when it's your time. I often smell my aunt when she's around me. Spirit's come back in many forms in such a way like smells, clothes etc so that you can ...
- Fri Mar 18, 2005 3:58 pm
- Forum: Paranormal Science
- Topic: has anyone ever seen a ghost?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4186
has anyone ever seen a ghost?
<t>When my Dad died he was on his own which made me cross, especially as I had allowed him to put me off visiting him in hospital a couple of days before.<br/>
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- Fri Mar 18, 2005 3:15 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Hi I am Here Again
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1421
Hi I am Here Again
Really hope you are feeling better,
Regards, WW.
Regards, WW.

- Fri Mar 18, 2005 3:00 pm
- Forum: General Religious Discussions
- Topic: Fewer secular wars because of religion
- Replies: 84
- Views: 8344
Fewer secular wars because of religion
<r>koan wrote: I think if people put as much effort into guiding their own lives as they do into judging the lives of others the world would be a much better place. I worry about my neighbour's health and mental well being...but do I have to worry about his/her soul? I think not. If there is a God ...
- Thu Mar 17, 2005 11:11 am
- Forum: General Religious Discussions
- Topic: America-the modern day Sodom and Gomorrah
- Replies: 113
- Views: 12273
America-the modern day Sodom and Gomorrah
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If you think the U.S. is not all it should be, you are probably right, but ask yourself this; where is?<br/>
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Another point to bear in mind is this-if America is so bad, why do so many countries and citizens in the rest of the world try their damndest to emulate what ...
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If you think the U.S. is not all it should be, you are probably right, but ask yourself this; where is?<br/>
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- Wed Mar 16, 2005 1:37 pm
- Forum: General Religious Discussions
- Topic: Fewer secular wars because of religion
- Replies: 84
- Views: 8344
Fewer secular wars because of religion
<t>Raven has hit the nail on the head.<br/>
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One way or the other, religion in whatever form manages to rear its ugly; devisive head in most conflicts even if the original bone of contention was not religious.<br/>
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The German army used to have 'God with us' on their belt buckles, while ...
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One way or the other, religion in whatever form manages to rear its ugly; devisive head in most conflicts even if the original bone of contention was not religious.<br/>
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- Tue Mar 15, 2005 1:49 pm
- Forum: The Pets In Our Lives
- Topic: What kind of Pets does everyone have?
- Replies: 259
- Views: 26817
What kind of Pets does everyone have?
Dear BabyRider,
Thanks for the info.
Keep well :-6
Thanks for the info.
Keep well :-6
- Tue Mar 15, 2005 12:10 pm
- Forum: The Pets In Our Lives
- Topic: What kind of Pets does everyone have?
- Replies: 259
- Views: 26817
What kind of Pets does everyone have?
<r>Brambling wrote: Hello, that is a beautiful dog, wonder if he has some Retriever in his line, or even Newfoundland, I understand their coats have the same properties, <br/>
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- Mon Mar 14, 2005 2:26 pm
- Forum: The Pets In Our Lives
- Topic: What kind of Pets does everyone have?
- Replies: 259
- Views: 26817
What kind of Pets does everyone have?
<t>BabyRider wrote: He is a good-looking dog! Is he really furry or a bit heavy? (Can't help noticing things like that, it's from my years in animal medicine. No offense intended! :yh_bigsmi)<br/>
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- Mon Mar 14, 2005 2:12 pm
- Forum: Films Cinema Forum
- Topic: The Old Movies
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5831
The Old Movies
<t>Bothwell wrote: Weasel - I happened to see that get Carter was on sky the other night, tuned in and it was the remake, absolutely bloody awful, IMO GC is one of the great british films, great acting and fantastic locations, who in their right mind thought this was a good idea?<br/>
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- Mon Mar 14, 2005 1:58 pm
- Forum: England
- Topic: What is Britain thinking?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3296
What is Britain thinking?
<t>Jives wrote: Yay! Thanks for the kind statement, Weasel. (BTW did you misspell your name on purpose?)<br/>
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In answer to you question, yes I did so I could get my user name registered at AOL, the proper spelling had already been taken.<br/>
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- Mon Mar 14, 2005 1:41 pm
- Forum: The Pets In Our Lives
- Topic: What kind of Pets does everyone have?
- Replies: 259
- Views: 26817
What kind of Pets does everyone have?
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If this works, here is a picture of my hound at the beach-what a handsome chap!
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If this works, here is a picture of my hound at the beach-what a handsome chap!
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- Sat Mar 12, 2005 10:31 am
- Forum: England
- Topic: What is Britain thinking?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3296
What is Britain thinking?
<t>Raven wrote: I had no idea. But what I HAVE noticed, is that the only people going to complain when the US withdraws it's visa waiver courtesy to the UK, are the folks who go to NY for shopping. I wonder how long it's going to take for the US to issue travel warnings to it's citizens who plan to ...
- Sat Mar 12, 2005 10:07 am
- Forum: The Library
- Topic: Books that you can't wait to share with your kids?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2577
Books that you can't wait to share with your kids?
<t>I could'nt wait until my son was old enough to enjoy 'The Wind In The Willows' by Kenneth Grahame. It is so full of really over the top characters and situations. We must have read it together three or four times, and I know he has read it by himself as well.<br/>
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- Sat Mar 12, 2005 9:55 am
- Forum: Films Cinema Forum
- Topic: The Old Movies
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5831
The Old Movies
<r>I dont know if they come under the heading 'old movies' but how about the original versions of ' Nikita' by Luc Besson and the 'Italian Job', also 'Get Carter'.<br/>
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- Sat Mar 12, 2005 9:36 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Favorite movies
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3772
Favorite movies
<t>koan wrote: Aliens is one of the brilliant horror films. On top of that, it is a sequel that surpasses the original in quality. Master and Commander I was pleasantly surprised by. Very good film.<br/>
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- Fri Mar 11, 2005 4:41 pm
- Forum: Friends, Relationships, Advice
- Topic: If You Could Pick One Gift...
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3641
If You Could Pick One Gift...
<r>along-for-the-ride wrote: I would like to be able to speak and understand all the languages of the world. I could talk to and understand anyone. <E>:)</E><br/>
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- Fri Mar 11, 2005 4:17 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Favorite movies
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3772
Favorite movies
<t>slushpuppy wrote: I love Blade Runner too, anything with Harrison Ford in it, especially the original 3 Star Wars movies ( I saw them first time around!), LA Confidential, Gladiator, the first Matrix, anything with Mel Gibson, (does anyone see a theme developing here to do with hunky male actors ...
- Fri Mar 11, 2005 4:10 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Favorite movies
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3772
Favorite movies
<t>NewRunner wrote: Oh my God!!! I LOVED "The Hitcher"...as a suspense film it was the BEST I've ever seen! I was literally sitting on the absolute edge of the couch from the moment the movie started until it ended. I have told so many people about this film, but this is the first time I ever found ...
- Fri Mar 11, 2005 3:57 pm
- Forum: Travel Vacation
- Topic: Wheres the best place to go?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3617
Wheres the best place to go?
<t>How about Hong Kong? It's a great place to visit, I was there this time last year and loved it. The good thing about it is that it isnt all city (but what a city!) there are beaches to visit, the night life is great and the people are very friendly and language is'nt a problem.<br/>
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- Thu Mar 10, 2005 2:30 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Favorite movies
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3772
Favorite movies
<t>Bullet wrote: OMG!! No classics yet. My all time fav is The Godfather trilogy, Goodfella's, Dances with wolves. Those are my top 3, but I love several more. Anything with Adam Sandler or Jim Carrey. I wish they would make a movie together.<br/>
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- Thu Mar 10, 2005 10:33 am
- Forum: Friends, Relationships, Advice
- Topic: Cyber-sex. Cheating or not?
- Replies: 47
- Views: 5163
Cyber-sex. Cheating or not?
<r>Raven wrote: cheating comes from the heart. Cyber or otherwise. technicalities, aside. It involves another person. If that other person is not your beloved, then it's cheating. <EMOJI seq="1f914" tseq="1f914">:thinking:</EMOJI><br/>
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- Wed Mar 09, 2005 2:53 pm
- Forum: History
- Topic: Pivotal Battles
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3849
Pivotal Battles
<t>Market Garden, the allied airborne invasion of Holland September 1944.<br/>
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If it would have succeded then the way to the Rhur and Berlin would have been opened, the western allies would have been able to finish the war further east and possibly thwarted Soviet influence in Europe.<br/>
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- Wed Mar 09, 2005 2:20 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Winter blues...
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3029
Winter blues...
Godiva Girl wrote: Wow, and I thought that I had it bad in Chicago. Sounds like you either need to buy some new boots fast or call in sick for the rest of the week. :-3
I've done the next best thing and delegated a couple of days to a underling. Power mad or what ? :sneaky:
I've done the next best thing and delegated a couple of days to a underling. Power mad or what ? :sneaky:
- Tue Mar 08, 2005 2:23 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Winter blues...
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3029
Winter blues...
March on a Nottingham building site standing ankle deep in stagnant, pigeon poo filled water and its been raining, plus I've got 3 more days to go. And my boots leak.
Guess how I feel about winter? :-5
Guess how I feel about winter? :-5
- Tue Mar 08, 2005 1:56 pm
- Forum: The Pets In Our Lives
- Topic: What kind of Pets does everyone have?
- Replies: 259
- Views: 26817
What kind of Pets does everyone have?
<t>Dear Kensloft,<br/>
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Would you believe that Frank (the Lab) doesnt particularly like the more expensive sort of dog food, the stuff he prefers is the cheap and cheerful, as long as its got the pilchards (!)<br/>
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Would you believe that Frank (the Lab) doesnt particularly like the more expensive sort of dog food, the stuff he prefers is the cheap and cheerful, as long as its got the pilchards (!)<br/>
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I think I'm going to try the charcoal biscuits, see if they will work for ...
- Tue Mar 08, 2005 1:49 pm
- Forum: The Pets In Our Lives
- Topic: What kind of Pets does everyone have?
- Replies: 259
- Views: 26817
What kind of Pets does everyone have?
<t>Dear BabyRider,<br/>
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Thanks for your reply. Believe it or not, Frank (my Lab) is choosy when it comes to feeding time, although as you say, when it comes to snacking he will eat all sorts if allowed. Pilchards are small fish (a bit like sardines) hence the smelly breath.<br/>
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Thanks for your reply. Believe it or not, Frank (my Lab) is choosy when it comes to feeding time, although as you say, when it comes to snacking he will eat all sorts if allowed. Pilchards are small fish (a bit like sardines) hence the smelly breath.<br/>
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- Mon Mar 07, 2005 3:23 pm
- Forum: The Pets In Our Lives
- Topic: What kind of Pets does everyone have?
- Replies: 259
- Views: 26817
What kind of Pets does everyone have?
I have a black labrador who is fussy when it comes to meal times, although like most labs he will eat all sorts of rubbish on walks (or at least try to!)
Currently he is on dry food mixed with pilchards leading to SERIOUS dog breath. Any tips anybody? :-2
Currently he is on dry food mixed with pilchards leading to SERIOUS dog breath. Any tips anybody? :-2
- Sun Mar 06, 2005 3:07 pm
- Forum: The Pets In Our Lives
- Topic: What kind of Pets does everyone have?
- Replies: 259
- Views: 26817
What kind of Pets does everyone have?
<t>I dont think you can call them pets, but its that time of year again, the Jackdaws are back on our roof and chimney pot. These beasties seem to think that its us who are the squatters, when I go out to see what they are up to they get very upset and start to dive bomb us. Anybody got a tin helmet ...