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Bagpiper at Funeral

I found this deeply moving, hope you do too. As a bagpiper, I play many gigs. Recently I was asked by a Funeral director to play at a graveside service for a homeless man. He had no family or friends,...
14:16 Thu 24th Nov 201110 answers, last by askyourgran 23:52 Thu 24th Nov 2011
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Grass Cut

Thanks for advice yesterday. Sun yesterday, strong wind overnight and today so took the chance and gave lawns a final trim - perfect!
23:23 Wed 23rd Nov 20112 answers, last by maggiebee 11:11 Thu 24th Nov 2011
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Frozen Planet

Just watched this amazing programme, surely one of the best on the box at the moment.
23:11 Wed 23rd Nov 201116 answers, last by rowanwitch 11:23 Thu 24th Nov 2011
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Quinie or Aberdeenshire folk

Looking for the words of a poem about villages etc. in Aberdeenshire. If I remember rightly it begins (excuse spelling): Kyard (Strichen?), Kyak (New Pitsligo) and Cairny Whin
00:02 Wed 23rd Nov 20113 answers, last by quinie 23:31 Wed 23rd Nov 2011
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HELP!!

My font size has suddenly gone really tiny so I can hardly read the posts. Not aware that I have touched any buttons I shouldn't have. Any ideas?
14:37 Tue 22nd Nov 201121 answers, last by Ann86 18:33 Tue 22nd Nov 2011
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Sunshine

After a night of torrential rain, the sun is now shining brightly. Would like to give my lawn (?) one last cut but not too sure, might still be very soggy underneath. Any thoughts on this?
12:40 Tue 22nd Nov 20113 answers, last by rowanwitch 12:59 Tue 22nd Nov 2011
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Laugh

What did the banana say to the vibrator "I don't know what you're shaking for, she's going to eat me"....
01:28 Tue 22nd Nov 20111 answer, last by nungate 01:30 Tue 22nd Nov 2011
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Naughty

A mans been caught masturbating in a newsagents. Apparently it's all over the papers.
01:22 Tue 22nd Nov 2011
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Are the Scots Thrifty

A Scottish lad and lass were sitting on a low stone wall, holding hands, gazing out over the loch. For several minutes they sat silently. Then finally the girl looked at the boy and said, "A...
23:15 Mon 21st Nov 201138 answers, last by tara20 00:45 Tue 22nd Nov 2011
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Long Lie

Finished an overnight Samaritans shift at 4 am, have slept for 6 hours but am still kna**ered. Must be my age, seems to take me a while to recover these days. No rude replies please, remember I have a...
13:18 Sun 20th Nov 20117 answers, last by Nibble 15:32 Sun 20th Nov 2011
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Adult Conversation

A group of seniors were sitting around talking about all their ailments. "My arms have gotten so weak I can hardly lift this cup of coffee," said one. "Yes, I know," said another....
20:12 Sat 19th Nov 20114 answers, last by puternut 00:39 Sun 20th Nov 2011
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Tesco

This is a very personal statement. While those of you who know me could never, by any stretch of the imagination, call me a homophobic, I will never again shop in Tesco. Tesco funds Gay Pride but...
10:49 Sat 19th Nov 2011119 answers, last by tonywiltshire 17:37 Thu 24th Nov 2011
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Mad or What?

Just bought two tickets for the Andre Rieu concert at the SECC Glasgow for December 2012. Thought there would be loads of tickets - after all it is more than a year away but... very little choice and...
00:17 Thu 17th Nov 20113 answers, last by notasyoungasiwas 15:30 Thu 17th Nov 2011
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More Opera

I've almost finished a quiz about operas but am stuck on one. Which opera was written after the composer was told "Well, that was interesting. Now would you like to write a real opera?"...
17:24 Mon 14th Nov 20119 answers, last by maggiebee 00:22 Tue 15th Nov 2011
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Opera Expressions

Can anyone help - there seems to be an expression which sounds like "toy toy toy" which is used at the end of opera interviews. This is probably not the correct spelling but I have googled...
14:29 Mon 14th Nov 20114 answers, last by maggiebee 17:01 Mon 14th Nov 2011
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Opera expressions

Can anyone help - there seems to be an expression which sounds like "toy toy toy" which is used at the end of opera interviews. This is probably not the correct spelling but I have googled...
13:50 Mon 14th Nov 20116 answers, last by maggiebee 17:01 Mon 14th Nov 2011
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Translation required

Received this from a friend but unfortunately my schoolgirl French isn't up to translating. Can pick out a few words but if anyone can help it would be appreciated.. Vraie poésie à faire...
12:32 Mon 14th Nov 20113 answers, last by tamirra 19:05 Mon 14th Nov 2011
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Remembrance

THE FINAL INSPECTION The soldier stood and faced God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining, Just as brightly as his brass. 'Step forward now, you soldier, How shall I deal...
17:53 Sun 13th Nov 20111 answer, last by Ann86 17:55 Sun 13th Nov 2011
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In Memoriam

In Memoriam by Ewart Alan Mackintosh (killed in action 21st November 1917 aged 24) So you were David’s father, And he was your only son, And the new-cut peats are rotting And the work is left...
00:35 Sun 13th Nov 201112 answers, last by Jemisa 11:41 Sun 13th Nov 2011