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Is the "Kindle" thing from Amazon too old or too uncool for an 11 year old?

Does Westwood's have one A/W 2010. No offence Mick M but we can't go blindly following Canada into fashion oblivion.

DJKillaQueen Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Thanks GG...! > > I think tonmorrows advent picture will avoid > flowers! (not my strong point :)) ) And small cute animals too - in case anything is inferred

Yes DJ they sure are pretty but they're grape hyacynths (as in Bucket). Lovely.

Keef Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > I pretty much agree with you GG... BUT, > this is a slightly different level of discussion > to a thread on cricket. There are seperate forums > for this sort of thing you know ;-) Exactly Keef. Once you get into discussing what content is acceptable for the forum and what isn't then it comes down to censorship. I can't see anybody being in a hurry to grasp that nettle. Frankly, there's nothing on this thread that has disturbed me, whereas some of the content on the various joke threads has left me dumbstruck before now.

I don't like cricket. Don't see the point of it. Dull dull dull. So, here's the thing; I don't go on the cricket thread. Never ever. Why would I? In that vein, I suggest that anyone who finds anything offensive about this thread doesn't come here. Sex toys for women, female orgasm; out of some people's comfort zones. So if you find it all very shocking best stick to what you like.

OK point taken but what would you say/do?

Well Lady M, a porky is always a porky. If you know what the truth is as an absolute fact then firstly examine your own motives in passing on this information. Sometimes ignorance really is bliss. If you really must pass this on to other interested parties then be responsible; try very hard not to hurt feelings or do any damage. The best of intentions are sometimes not always enough. Pxx

I have no idea if the following story is true but I hope it is. I heard it years ago and I think it's a lovely story so I just googled it. It's about Jimmy Carter's mother, who sounds like a real honey. Miss Lillian was aware of her son's reputation for honesty, which had become a topic of curiosity among many politicians and even reporters. During a 1986 speech at the University of Tennessee, Jody Powell told a story about a television reporter who grilled Miss Lillian on this topic. "Is it true," asked the reporter, "that your son doesn't lie? Can you tell me he has never told a lie?" "Well, I reckon he might have told a little white lie now and then," replied Miss Lillian. The reporter spotted the opening. "I thought you said he didn't lie!" she exclaimed. "Are you telling me that white lies aren't as bad as black lies? Just what do you mean by a white lie?" "Well," drawled Miss Lillian, "do you remember when you came in this morning and I told you how nice you looked and how glad I was to see you...?"

Basically LadyM, yes, be honest if someone invites your honest opinion, but what leaglebeagle said a few hours ago: Honest whenever you can with a big dose of tactful? I wouldn't tell someone they looked great in an outfit if that wasn't true, but I wouldn't want to send them away feeling negative about it. I'd just remind them how fabulous they looked in another outfit. I'd go all Gok on their ass. Oh, and I don't give unsolicited opinions - someone would need to ask first. Obviously some situations are more serious than that. It's not only hurt feelings that you need to be careful to avoid, as you said above "Life has also shown me that recipients of the truth are often ill-equipped to deal with it". Very wise Lady M. I think in any situation I want to tell the truth but would try very hard to point someone in a positive direction if possible.

Lady M - what's happened - give an example.

Exactly Rosie H and felt-tip - "believe" isn't the same as "know". I was struggling with my thoughts but that's what I meant.

That's true LadyM but sometimes what one person considers to be the truth might just be that person's opinion. My truth may be different from your truth. Truth isn't black and white; sometimes it's off-white. Honesty is usually the best policy but not always.

Is it just me or is there shag all of any interest in the main section. Shoplifting, muggings, burglaries, plant thieves, white van muggings and dog poo. It's crimewatch.

I'm not sure I know what a PR exam is, but if it is what I think it is then come on guys, you know you love it. Px

No it isn't always LadyM. Honesty can sometimes be very cruel.

Oh FFS here we go again. It's a teensy weensy bit of snow. Let's bring the country to a stand still like we did the last time it snowed.

Kamikaze bets - I went all all in with a pair of twos last Thursday night. It didn't go well. Left me with a chair but no chip.

Sorry to hear this Loz. It's going to take some time for him to readjust. If he is the outdorsey type then it's a shame if he's cooped up inside all the time. Presumably he has a wheelchair? Maybe make a big effort to ensure that he gets a good walk outside in the chair once a day every day. I don't watch TV so I would go nuts inside all the time. As someone has already suggested, get him a laptop and teach him how to be a silver-surfer. I once made the mistake of patronising an elderly aunt about how she could maybe get on the net and surf a little; turns out she knew how to strip a PC right down to its component parts and re-build it. She's done an evening class. Put me in my place.

Yes, but I wonder who will be designing the dress?

She could come and stay in my house and I'll go and stay with her dad in Queens and learn how to cook. Fair swap. Thanks for posting.

This site might help you make a decision http://www.seatguru.com/

Martin Lewis is a prince. Just a few weeks ago he was ringing the alarm bell about British Gas and boy was he right on the button.

Trains from Forest Hill station to East Croydon are frequent. Change at East Croydon for fast train to Brighton. There is an hourly train from East Dulwich to East Croydon but you're screwed if you miss it. Best go to Forest Hill instead.

On a personal level, I don't start penny-pinching with my charitable donations because the economy is in a downturn and I don't expect the Government to do the same.