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Well, I tend to agree with both train of thoughts. I have also had family members who have served our armed forces and lost several many years before my birth in the greatest conflict which was WW1.
Maybe the issue should be parity with our allies. I can’t quote what the Yanks get and also know that they were poorly treated when they came back from Vietnam but I would be interested to know what their government do in similar cases. Our system appears to be so unjust; I’m happy to sign a petition which shows my disapproval of the present system.
I remember a scene in Private Ryan or Band of Brothers when the padre went round checking that the combatants had filled in their life insurance forms to ensure their $20,000 policy was in order. At the time we didn’t have anything set up for our soldiers is this the case now? :roll:

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Are you still in Taunton Ugo? You seem to be everso stroppy! A little home sick eh?

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What if your Butcher hasn’t got any fat around his belly

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So, that’s how you do ‘Dauphinoise Potatoes’ eh? When I’ve tried to make them they’ve often come out still raw, I ‘ll remember to leave the starch on the next time I try.

Let me share this with you, I’m not sure which television cook I picked this up from, it could have been Nigella but frankly I pay little attention to what she says and sit rigid/transfixed (sic) while she’s on TV.

Roast Potatoes.

Par boil for about 7 minutes in well salted water until they start to break up on the surface, drain with the aid of the lid and while there is still a cloud of steam and no water in the pan sprinkle well with semolina. Bash them about a bit and make sure they’re well coated. Turn out into a roasting tin with either goose fat or good old lard (I’ve tried both and lard works just as well at a fraction of the cost) Place in a hot oven. You only need to turn them once if at all. They are the crispest, crunchyest I’ve ever done.

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Sounds great. A smashing present.
So what did you cook and what tips can you share with us.

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I’ve posted a picture taken on Red Nose Day @work. I had a black eye patch as well but decided not to wear it, well I didn’t want to go over the top.

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Well,

I’ve done a bit of research on this interesting topic and unless it’s being done for ‘tight’ medical reasons it doesn’t look a good idea to me. Not only will it reduce the girth the exposure to the elements may result in a lack of sensitivity/pleasure. The foreskin has many nerve endings which stimulate and excite. There are operations to reverse the procedure which seems to indicate that there are many who are dissatisfied afterwards. All mammals have foreskins which serve a purpose. Poor hygiene is a personal matter irrespective of whether you have a hood or not.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreskin

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Get yourself a Mac. You’ll never regret it. It just works and will do everything you want. No viruses and 7 years ahead of even Vista (which is turning out to be a big problem)

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I remember meeting a guy at a hospital party many years ago. I asked him what he did and he explained that he specialised in circumcisions. I thought this was of limited field of medical service but he explained that his waiting list was quite busy, well busy enough to employ him full time visiting several hospitals in his region. He said the pay wasn’t as good as other surgical procedures but he made up his salary with tips.

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Is it a boy or a girl goat? Not that it matters I’m just a bit curoius.
I’d draw the line at kissing it afterwards,
I’m not a weirdo you know

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