sanity girl

Yes, that was me. Anyone still interested? I've got a load of stuff earmarked for ebay, but if there are lots of swappers out there...

Great idea, I have been wanting to come to one of these gatherings for ages now, but haven't been able to because of not being able to get a babysitter for my 2 year old. Anyone else up for an afternoon gathering with kids?

Isabelle Adjani The film that springs to mind is La Reine Margot, but there have been many others. She was rather gorgeous in her heyday.

Jeremy - aren't you thinking of Isabelle Huppert? Jeremy Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > SimonM Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > If you think her films are kinky you should > really get out more >:D > I have only seen two of her films, as far as I can > recall. > > In Ma Mere, her character slits her own throat > while having sex with her son. There is a subplot > involving BDSM. > In The Piano Teacher, she plays a masochist who > embarks on an affair with a teenage student. She > instructs her student to beat her up and have > violent sex. > > I think these films are more than a little risque, > Simon... but perhaps this kind of thing passes for > innocent family viewing in your household?

China Girl - Iggy Pop

John, I'm Only Dancing - David Bowie

Thanks Cassius - it looks gorgeous. I wish I was going!

Take Me to the River - Al Green

Hi, can anyone recommend a good hotel in Istanbul? My parents (in their late sixties) are going for the first time in July and are looking for somewhere pleasant and welcoming - they usually favour smaller family run hotels with good breakfasts and possibly some outside space. Thanks!

Bad Sneakers - Steely Dan

She's So High - Blur

Sunday Girl - Blondie. I've loved it since I was eight!

I accompanied Melanie Chisholm (Sporty Spice) on a few promotional tours in Italy. She's very nice.

Air - Talking Heads

oh, and anything by the lighthouse family as well

I'm also with you on Abba and the Cranberries

Tubthumping by Chumbawamba. I can't even begin to express how much I hate it. I am a peaceful person but hearing it makes me want to throttle the entire band, especially the singers.

A suggestion if you don't want to give up coffee entirely (I'm a fellow addict and can't do without it, get terrible headaches if I don't have at least my morning fix) - try having an espresso or cappuccino instead of a americano, as the longer coffee beans/grounds stay in contact with water, the higher the caffeine content is. So if you have a good espresso, the caffeine content will be less than that of an americano or filter coffee. Also, try using pure arabica beans (e.g. Illy), as they have a lower caffeine content. Hope that helps!

Listening to some owls twit twoo outside the window right now. Does anyone else have them nearby? Any idea what types of owls live in London?

My view on semi-naked men is that unless they are footballers swapping shirts at the end of a match (*swoons*) or they're at the swimming pool, then they shouldn't be taking their shirts off in public!

just remembered - Newcastle Brown Ale

Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder

A New England - Kirsty Maccoll

I know what does - pasta with squid ink - as demonstrated by my good pal after far too much limoncello

Get Your Rocks Off - Primal Scream