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Esmeralda replied to the topic short story thread in the board Art, poetry, music and film 16 years, 9 months ago
Wow..as in a weirdward of wayment, Sgt. A thaumaturgy in type. =D>
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Esmeralda replied to the topic what has made you not leave just chat and keep popping in? in the board Off topic chat 16 years, 9 months ago
Yes, Sharon, you’re right. It IS patronising and absurd in equal measure, after all if these clowns were genuine in their opprobrium, then they wouldn’t be returning – however brielfy – to deliver their tracts of contempt.
It’s more about bolstering their own flagging identities and sorry egos. Best to be regarded with disdain at least or…[Read more] -
Esmeralda replied to the topic I am in in the board Off topic chat 16 years, 9 months ago
@Sgt Pepper wrote:
@*Dawny* wrote:
@Sgt Pepper wrote:
A great song.. (and alas one I’ve been known to warble on occasion, when I’m.. umm.. emotional 8-[ )
Midge Ure
Did I mention I once touched Midge Ure’s hair?! I soooo did, I was like 16 at the time and he had just finished singing Vienna, was amazing! 8)
Uber 8)
Which hair was…
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Esmeralda replied to the topic boyd in the board The locker room 16 years, 9 months ago
Boyd is first and foremost a goal scorer..I would rather have a lazy player who scores goals, than one who runs up and down the pitch scoring bugger-all.
Burley should have played him..certainly for the second half..instead he had him sitting on the bench whilst not one man on the pitch could put a ball in the net.
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Esmeralda replied to the topic Rabbie Burns in the board Art, poetry, music and film 16 years, 9 months ago
@sharongooner wrote:
you must have missed me and rubes having a tot of whisky on the night esme, we had haggis and everything!
good stuff 8)
I had a gaggle of lairy musicians in my sitting room at that time; amidst the shenanigans of song, speech and veggie-haggis, I toasted the Bard with nowt stronger than a wee (diet) Irn bru.
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Esmeralda replied to the topic Rabbie Burns in the board Art, poetry, music and film 16 years, 9 months ago
For Ruby..
Bonnie Lesley
O SAW ye bonnie Lesley
As she gaed o’er the Border?
She ‘s gane, like Alexander,
To spread her conquests farther.To see her is to love her,
And love but her for ever;
For Nature made her what she is,
And ne’er made sic anither!Thou art a queen, fair Lesley,
Thy subjects we, before thee:
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Esmeralda replied to the topic Cryptic Crossword 3 in the board Off topic chat 16 years, 9 months ago
@bon bon wrote:
yes Esme
people of an age share something hereditary (10)
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ N
ALLOCATION?
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Esmeralda replied to the topic Cryptic Crossword 3 in the board Off topic chat 16 years, 9 months ago
@bon bon wrote:
yes pete
Falling artist in gin problem (7)
_ _ _ _ I _ _
RAINING?
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Esmeralda replied to the topic Things people say in the board Off topic chat 16 years, 9 months ago
“You must admit.. .”
No I mustn’t..I ain’t owning up to nuttin’:twisted:Then there are the legacies of afternoon Australian soaps, such as..
“I can’t hack it..” why..is your machette blunted?
“I’m gonna dob you in.” No..you’re going to clipe on me..you illiterate barstard.
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Esmeralda replied to the topic Things people say in the board Off topic chat 16 years, 9 months ago
When eejits round off a sentence with “As you do..”
” I was walking across the street trying not to get mown down by a runaway chariot…as you do!”
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr :evil:
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Esmeralda replied to the topic I am in in the board Off topic chat 16 years, 9 months ago
@*Dawny* wrote:
*Jiggles in her seat*
Im loving the tunes
Good girl..now have some of this..
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Esmeralda replied to the topic I am in in the board Off topic chat 16 years, 9 months ago
From the excellent film and featuring shots of the late great Dudley Moore..the vid of
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Esmeralda replied to the topic News of the World in the board Off topic chat 16 years, 9 months ago
@Pete wrote:
Sunny’s the best dancer :wink:
Y’all haven’t seen me and Pats get down and dirty to Meatloaf: The woman can swing from a chandalier..skid sideways along a bar top..skillfully negotiating the tumblers of vodka and whisky lined up for the team pre-quiz..pirouette majestically across the ashtray-ridden tables whilst swinging her…[Read more]
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Esmeralda replied to the topic I am in in the board Off topic chat 16 years, 9 months ago
I remember this from Easter ’82 when a chap i met whilst carousing in Glasgow’s Burn’s Howff..phoned me up and played it to me..it was a romance that burned quickly and perished in the flames (mainly when he found out I was seeing the barman) but beautiful while it lasted..
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Esmeralda replied to the topic I am in in the board Off topic chat 16 years, 9 months ago
Some tremendous sounds from the eighties..a fabulously transitional period musically..and an amazing time personally..lots of incredible memories 8)
Quarterflash – Harden My Heart
p.s. should this not be in The Arts?
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Esmeralda replied to the topic Cryptic Crossword 2 in the board Off topic chat 16 years, 9 months ago
Shred
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Esmeralda replied to the topic The little BAST*RD has done it again! in the board Off topic chat 16 years, 9 months ago
@~Pebbles~ wrote:
On the subject of cats..
My 3 year old has started dribbling a lot, I’ve heard from somewhere that this might be a sign of problems with her teeth or gums :?
Do any of your cats do this? And what can the vet do to help if it is her teeth / gums? or is there anything I can buy from the pet store?
In all probability..it’s a…[Read more]
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Esmeralda replied to the topic It’s all in the eyes… (and other body bits!) in the board Tests, quizzes and games 16 years, 9 months ago
@Sir Actor wrote:
@Esmeralda wrote:
Yep..just butting in here to say that Harold Lloyd was my favourite hero of the silent screen. A remarkable man who did all his own terrifyingly hair-raising stunts.
Watch and be amazed at..Despite what you may believe, Harold Lloyd was never more than 6 feet from the ground during…
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Esmeralda replied to the topic Heaven knows I’m miserable now in the board Off topic chat 16 years, 9 months ago
@sharongooner wrote:
Your welcome!
my friend never told her hubby about her toy, when they were moving he could hear buzzing coming from one of the boxes. Concerned, he opened the box and much to the delight of my friend pulls out her vibrator infront of her brother, mother and father.
oh poor girl!!
She laughs about it now.
Moral = never have…
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Esmeralda replied to the topic Dedicate a Song to Someone in the board Art, poetry, music and film 16 years, 9 months ago
Eggs for Pepper..
Björk – Venus as a boy
His wicked sense of humour
Suggests exciting sex
His fingers focus on her
Touches, he’s venus as a boy.He believes in beauty
He’s venus as a boy
He believes in beauty
He believes in beauty
He’s venus as a boy
He believes in beautyHe’s exploring
The taste of her
Arousal
So accurate
He sets off
The…[Read more] - Load More