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21/11/2009: Sh*te, Crap and rubbish! From rithompson in Random Football Match Related Stories (30 minutes old)

A rare, once-in-10-years event. We play sh*te and lose to Sunderland. Fortunately we ended the match with all eleven men this time! That is all. We were crap, but like the Football Association of… more

Sir John Lavery From lazare ^Pro in le syndrome de Lazare (3 hours old)

Anna Pavlova, Sir John Lavery… more

Groan of the night From prydwen in Grin and bear it (3 hours old)

Tea is for mugs.… more

Children in need From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (3 hours old)

I wasn't surprised to see that postmen have raised £300,000 for Children in Need. Well they have had a lot of free time lately haven't they. … more

Modern caves and ancient desires From lucreziaborgia ^Pro in Life beyond adultery (4 hours old)

Mr Mechanic came with Mechanino 1 and 2. And a trailer. Full of old bikes, a little table and some ancient chairs. I saw them and thought of my grandmother, and the feeling was not entirely unpleasant… more

TFLN From soyunperdedor ^Pro in Ho hum. (7 hours old)

If there is anybody out there who still doesn't read the Texts From Last Night site on daily basis, you're an idiot, and you should. Because it doesn't matter how much of a shitty loser you're feeling… more

The Usual Routine From soyunperdedor ^Pro in Ho hum. (9 hours old)

Ah, the usual. THE USUAL. Dad will be here in the morning, to gather up me and my frankly ridiculous amount of stuff, and move it all back home again. He thinks I've nearly finished packing, becaus… more

That ahhhhh moment From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (12 hours old)

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Isn't it ironic From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (13 hours old)

This week working in Leicester I popped out at lunch time for a bite to eat. Walking back eating a delicious lamb samosa, I was aproached by a young asian lad eating a sausage roll.… more

Dear World.... From rithompson in Painting The World Pink (22 hours old)

A quick post because it's now stupid o'clock in the morning. A couple of points regarding female nudity, or not quite nudity. 1. If a man or a woman chooses to pose in their undies (thinking D… more

Friends lists From QueeneMab in Respectful Blogging (1 day old)

I don't mean to be rude, but if I do not accept an invitation it is probably because I have no idea who you are. In blog terms this means that I have never had an exchange of opinions on here, we hav… more

RIght From QueeneMab in QueeneMab (1 day old)

Off to pick up my Indian takeaway. Chicken vindaloo for me of course. Have a great evening. X … more

Snakes and ladders From EllieGant in Bring me sunshine (1 day old)

Friday the thirteenth wasn't a good day for me - blogging wise. I logged in, found only a handful of friends had posted, checked Recent Posts and out of a 100 posts counted 51 trying to flog things a… more

La plage de Sidi Kacem (Tanger) From lazare ^Pro in le syndrome de Lazare (1 day old)

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Naufrage... From lazare ^Pro in le syndrome de Lazare (1 day old)

Le naufrage du SS Delhi à Sidi Kacem, Maroc, 1912 Sir John Lavery… more

Animal Magic Tricks? From technomist in Archipelago of Truth (1 day old)

I have tended to look upon the shuttering of local shops with quite innocent eyes. I notice when a shop has its shutters down for more than a few days, and wonder if there is a family illness, or a ho… more

The good things about three legs From lucreziaborgia ^Pro in Gratitude Blog (1 day old)

I explained to my boys what siamese twins are. I described a specific case where the girls where conjoined at the hip and thus had three legs, two torsos and two heads. I expressed my regret at how di… more

Telly Belly From Emsbabee ^Pro in Careless in the community (1 day old)

It's back, and if you can be bothered, it's right over here.… more

Rumpy I From technomist in Armchair Revolutionaries (1 day old)

I see we have a new Holy Roman Emperor. Apparently he is from Belgium. I have no idea whether he speaks French or Flemish, or more importantly, takes mayonaise or ketchup with his chips, but we are to… more

Redbridge Takes on Newham, (Waltham Forest does nothing yet) From technomist in Archipelago of Truth (1 day old)

On a drizzly day like today we either have no planes overhead or hundreds, as they seem to fly over the clouds to where they are going or come down to the bottom of them to sneek a peak. As it happens… more

Meep From technomist in Armchair Revolutionaries (1 day old)

Here's a story from the States. Danvers High School in Massachusetts has banned students from saying the word "meep." Officials say students use the word, to disrupt school. http://www.salemne… more

Words From The Couple From Prettyintelligentprincess ^Pro in Prettyintelligentprincess (1 day old)

They even use the same phone...I find that so reassuring that he texts me, as does she on the same phone; there is no jealousy or conflict, they are utterly comfortable and very much in love with each… more

Hayati / Ma vie, ASALA NASRI From lazare ^Pro in le syndrome de Lazare (1 day old)

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So where is the season of goodwill? From QueeneMab in QueeneMab (2 days old)

I read today that there is likely to be a tube strike between Christmas and New Year. http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23767130-tube-strikes-for-christmas-as-peace-talks-break-down.do … more

Evening Spews From rithompson in Painting The World Pink (2 days old)

We may not have the opportunity to chose the President of Europe, but we can still be thankful that those doing the appointing have made millions of Europeans happy by rejecting smug, war-loving, To… more

From rithompson in Random Football Match Related Stories (2 days old)

Firstly, I'd like to say "Well done France!" - you missed a golden opportunity to rid yourselves of the Alistair Darling Muppet that coaches you. Now you're stuck with his bad management - and the f… more

Down River From soyunperdedor ^Pro in There's no accounting for taste... (2 days old)

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words From lucreziaborgia ^Pro in Gratitude Blog (2 days old)

Thank you for words which do not cut Do not tie and do not lash For words which light up ease and sustain I can't sew and can't do numbers Can't find my way across towns But my words can reach… more

Blue is a KNOB From Prettyintelligentprincess ^Pro in Prettyintelligentprincess (2 days old)

I awoke this morning and little Sportacus was complaining of a headache...he was burning up actually and I suggested he popped back to bed. 'No Mummy, just give me some medicine.' I love Calpol. … more

William Morris Multicultural Day Care Centre From technomist in Archipelago of Truth (2 days old)

On the opposite corner from Millenium Food and Wine at the junction of Melville Road and Erskine Road there is a slightly shabby building which houses the William Morris Multicultural Day Care Centre.… more