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Steady on dilli, that's fighting talk dude! :D

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How?

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Nice that you are happy with the price you received.

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So which forum has he been banned from now? I checked the ones I could think of. Oddly enough he's actually an interesting guy to talk to "face to face". It just seems that hackles are raised when the written word is employed. Ah well, I feel a commiserating email coming on :D

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As much as I enjoy watching PITA members from CF getting banned or in trouble on other forums (and vice-versa) I would discourage such talk on here. This has happened in the past (lol and we always won ;)) and can start off inter-forum wars which isn't something we want to encourage. As it stands CF is often used by other media as a valuable resource for news, information and telco stuff so although our current mix of nuggets is 'colourful' enough, we don't want to end up putting potential noobs off :)

(and as for emails, we'll never make them public but the crawling/begging/insulting/"I know where you live etc" emails the team gets after a door-slammer starts to miss the place or a troll gets booted never fails to keep us amused :Peace:)

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People come - people go..... But what I DO find a shame is that some of the more long-standing members get driven away :(

Still - my happy thought : More training next week :) Cooked Natalie a meal last night which didn't poison her so all is good.

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how do you define winning?

Do you not think a noob reading the T&C specially things like the gods clause might find the control here a little oppressive and off putting in itself? this is not me starting anything its just my 2p worth

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Well when the person thinks they are smart enough to come back and that the mods don't know fine well who they are.

They are just watched so the second they step out of line they are on a one way ticket back to bansville.

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lol I am sure that's not always the case :)

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Possibly, but then hopefully they realise every forum has rules. I never want to see anyone leave but if they cannot or will not tolerate our T&Cs then the alternative option is there. There is a well-known pub in Swansea that is known for not having music on in there. No live bands, jukebox, nothing. Personally I object to that, I can't stand the lack of atmosphere. So rather than bring some mates in with instruments and start up an acoustic set I simply avoid the place.

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Had another Virgin Media salesman at my door.
I said no thanks when he showed me his ID. the cheeky barsteward said I haven't told you what I want yet with an attitude.

I swore at the barsteward.
annoying barstewards!!

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Apparently my cast makes a good scratching post for the cats :)

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Perhaps it's just me, but I find that the forum has gone *very* quiet lately. I think there's a risk of it dying off completely.

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I do think it's gone quieter for sure.

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Long term members may have left because of the way some members get treated by staff.

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....or other members, or personal life.

One things for sure there are many reasons people leave.

Anyway - my happy thought, I managed to sell my iPhone 3g :)

Nice.

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No l don't think so.:nono:

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What's the point of not being subject to the swear filter if you're not going to abuse it? :confused:

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That's possible. But there are always 2 sides to each story and from the subsequent rants I get shown from Facebook, some people are very happy to only promote their version of things.

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I would like the forum to continue as I enjoy it, & talking to you all.

Silly me Thanks Dill

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Did you read what you wrote there ;)

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My first edition of our local church newsletter has all come together nicely :)

It's almost like being at work again. Honing my computer skill can't be a bad thing, and it shows I can do the work despite not being qualified - maybe enough to get a job in the long run :)

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Go dilli! Good luck with that mate, I hope it turns into something rewarding in the long term :D

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Good to hear - keep up the good (voluntary, for the moment) work.

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Cheers :)

Natalie talked me through creating an artificial pussycat :)

I think I prefer the real thing though ;)

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Glad the newsletter has come out well. Always assumed that it would as you seem to be able to achieve most things you set your mind to. :)
Next project. Create a virtual Furby for her?

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NO furbys - she now tells me she doesn't want one as they can't learn englsh. :)

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Close shave. :D

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Is a furby with a close shave a by?

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You could shave a furby - but at £60 a pop I'd not be doing so !!!

She can make do with her sims I think ;)

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that's addictive enough to fill a few hours days weeks months years lol

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It's not bad - she has kind of got me into it. It's easier for me as I can use my magnifying glass while I'm playing it :)

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I am in a happy mood. Andy Murray is through to the final

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Well done to Andy and now lets hope he can win the final on Sunday.

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My female sims in Sims 3 keep throwing up must be something they ate :D

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Mt gout drugs have kicked in and I can now walk with pain.

Hit the knee this time, the funny thing is my sister had surgery on the same knee, and we are not twins.

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One of my rewards for backing Elite Dangerous was that I get to choose a NPC character name - as I love the Missus so much I've called 'her' Natalie Tarn....

Immortalised in the game world and if you play don't forget to look out for her ;)

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Do they do horse burgers in the sims? ;)

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New mesh type chair to use with the computer - nice :)

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Very nice dilli and l hope you are sitting comfortably.

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Aye - must admit it's much more comfortable than the old one (but then that one was only £2) ;)

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Natalie and I had a very interesting email off the vicar this morning - more when we've talked about it ;)

But it was an unexpected request and we are both feeling VERY fluffy right now ;)

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I do not care what anyone says but whatever faith you are in you can easily find yourself a massive extended family. That's what I miss most from my days in the JWs

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I could be cracking open a bottle of lager soon if the tennis goes the way I want it to. I'm an honorary Serbian today.

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:td::nono:

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Sorry den, never been a fan of Murray. Something about him that makes me dislike him.

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No you don't have to say sorry Mark as we all have likes and dislikes in all spheres of life.:)

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True. It's been so long since I had an alcoholic drink that I am feeling the effects of it.

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Well putting a load of media files onto my 2TB WD My Book Live.

Having issues with WD 2go trying to get my dads phone and tablet using the app, but can talking via other apps.

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I got my minecraft server up and running for Peter and myself to play on while he's here and home :)

Happy days, just got to stop being blown up by creepers and life'll be sweet ;)

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Creepers gonna creep :)

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I am a big fan of Andy Murray. I also like Roger Federer, ;)

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was able to access my NAS from my sisters house using wi-fi, I also used the Android app WD 2Go over the phone network.

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purchased 3x 2TB drives for 190 quid delivered. think that's a bargain myself

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Indeed that is a bargain.:tu:

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We just got tickets to see John Prime in the Concert Hall. He is a Folk & country singer. Lookinng forward to that as I love going to concerts.

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Thats great nash and l hope you all enjoy the concert as there's some excellent Folk & Country stuff out there.

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Thanks Den. We are also going to liverpool to see Dale Watson who is a great country singer. Just hope they snow stays away for travelling in Feb.

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Two happy thoughts today.

a) received my contract for my new job (it's not real until you have the signed paperwork) - countersigned, scanned, and emailed, with hard copy following in the post

b) my wife and I are off to New York / New Jersey / Pennsylvania next week for eight days, doing a bit of tourism for three days in Manhattan, then visiting relatives in NJ/Penn - I have used Air Miles / Avios points I have been saving up to upgrade us to BA Business Class (there and back); it will be a nice surprise for my wife (I am not going to tell her until we get on the plane). :D

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Well good luck in your new job Hugh and also l hope you both have a lovely holiday in the land of the free.

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A few days late but a happy thought none the less. Amazon sent me an email to say they have upgraded my pre order of Skyfall from a standard edition to a limited edition steel book copy at no extra charge :D

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This isn't going to be for everyone but as some will know I've been through turbulent times in the past 12 months. In amongst my spiritual beliefs I like to supplement them with motivational thoughts.

There used to be a WWF (as it was) wrestler called The Ultimate Warrior. His character was a total nut-job and in reality he's just about the same. Anyway he posts motivational videos about surviving life in general, fitness workouts and his unique perspective on life. One of his most well-known quotes is "You must show no mercy…nor have any belief whatsoever in how others judge you…for your greatness will silence them all. Always believe".

It's often misunderstood (you kind of need to know his persona to realise he's not really telling you to have 'no mercy' - he only means that towards those who deliberately try to hold you down) but it's a good line. All he wants is for you to fully realise the potential of your greatness (he refuses to believe all humans can be anything other than 'great'). Anyway I won't link to them directly as they often contain F-bombs but just do a YouTube search for 'Warrior's Injection of Wisdom' if ever you're feeling down, intimidated or need a shot of motivation about something. He has a number of videos on there.

As I said, it won't be for everyone and the guy is a stark raving lunatic - which he confirms himself - and it's this intensity that motivates his fans.

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Have a great time Hugh Good news about the job too

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Hugh:

Good Luck in your new position and...

hope you both have a super holiday.

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Have a great time Hugh, good luck with the job to :)

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Congrats on the new job Hugh, and hope you and missus have a fabulous time! :)

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Great news about your job - good luck
BC one down side you`ll never want to fly cattle class again:D Have great time.

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Thats great news, My mum had the 5 year all clear back in October.

A stressful time for all involved.

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Thats excellent news.

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You must feel so relieved :)

You're quite right when you say "Everybody...". A male friend was treated, successfully, for breast cancer.

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Did you know SHAFT had breast cancer (Richard Roundtree) and it is rumoured George Lucas has also

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That is excellent news. ;)

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Excellent news.

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Excellent news, my nan was given the all clear last October after 7 years.

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Excellent :)

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Off to work - grr and whatever.
However, it's still light and the sun is still shining. Makes a big diference to me.

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This made me smile in work today:

In the warehouse someone dropped a case of red wine and the bottles smashed which caused a large puddle of red to grow across the floor.

Along came the company un-funny guy, pointed at the wine and with a very fake laugh said to the poor girl that dropped it "HA!!! Day of the week is it?? Day of the week??"

***silence***

I think he meant "time of the month"...

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I noticed it is getting lighter in the morning & lighter at night time. makes you feel better I think, ;)

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Poor lass! I'd not have behaved quite correctly toward him. I hope her coleagues had a giggle with her too :D

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Well its our Mums Birthday today and even though she lives in Fareham we are blessed in that we have such a wonderful caring and loving Mum who has always been there for us no matter what happens.

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Excellent :tu: :)

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Happy Birthday to Mrs denphone Snr. I am sure she knows how much you all think of her and that must make her feel very proud. :) Oh, and I am sure she doesn't mind living in Fareham. :D

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Nice message . ;) I hope she has a lovely day

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Thanks kindly dilli, jo and nash for your kind thoughts and wishes.

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Ditto :)

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I went for my medication review at the GP's this morning - I got one of my pills taken off down to 15 a day :)

Then he told me I need two new ones - so it's up to 17 and 5 injections a day.

On the plus side my blood pressure was normal which was great :)

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your BP is good deffo. Do you rattle when you jump?

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Yep - Just like one of those kiddies rain shaker things :)

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https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2013/02/12.gif Now you stop that young man. No impromptu jumping !!!!! We don't want to hear that you are back in a plaster cast.

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Absolutely stunning - I am almost impressed :)

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I know exactly how you feel unfortunately. I didn't realise till I just had a count up that I'm on 26-29 tabs a day, 2 inhalers, and a weekly injection (for the next 6 weeks/ then monthly). I didn't think it was as bad as that.

Hmm, no wonder I never feel hungry. :D

I managed to spend my CF Competition winnings on a Omron M10-IT blood pressure monitor (I got it for £34).

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Omron-Pressu...0068707&sr=8-1

It will save me a lot of hassle in having to go to the Drs so often just for a reading.

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Just become a paid up member of UKIP time to actually do something instead of sitting on my backside typing about getting out of the EU

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Good for you tiz.:)

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looks like I might just get to walk the dog without rain , snow or a gales blowing in my face. Perhaps stop off at Rugby club if its that calm tonight. Now that to me is a happy thought :).

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When you say stop off at Rugby club you mean nip into the bar for a quick one l would imagine.:beer::D

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Got a table at Michael Jordan's Steak House Grand Central Station tonight - result!

Fillet Mignon may be consumed.....

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I went to Spark's when I was in NYC in the summer... had a Steak for $48 but man was it worth it! :D

Enjoy NYC! :)

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HHmmmm.... NYC.... I may need to arrange a work trip out there soon....


I love being able to walk into any bar and get decent food

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Yup,I also felt the quality of food was very high in NYC.... love the place.

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It was not one & it was not quick :D

Got tickets for the French game on Saturday . So off to Paris for 24 hours or so. This is so going to cost me:angel:

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Well what if you had a tipple or two in the end dear chap as it was certainly well worth it in the end with a trip to the lovely city of Paris and you can even stop off to purchase some Haute couture for your wife on the way.:D

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Normal until Natalie comes by eh??.... * ;)

Sorry to hear about the meds though. Our youngest is on 3 different ones for his epilepsy and they're still not controlling his fits. Looks like he's going to need another change. :(

* offered in the 'happy' spirit of the thread :)

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Anyway our happy thought of the day came yesterday when Osem snr. managed to get his first match report published on an internet site. Entirely by his own efforts, the lad's made good contacts with our local 'Conference League' team for whom he writes regularly in the match programme. More recently he's got the attention of the website owners and represented the site at the match earlier in the week. Evidently, he sat in the press box and wrote his notes then came home and worked on it until midnight before emailing his final report. I must say what I read was much better than I'd thought it'd be. There were one or two things I'd have changed of course and a couple of minor mistakes but, all in all, it was very good. He even tells me some live commentary work may be coming his way soon! So it looks like we now have a budding karate club sensei and sports journalist on our hands. Who'd have thought?... :)