My profile login | | Directory | Search | FAQs | Board home   Printer-friendly view   » Ship of Fools   »   » Oblivion   » δy/δx (Page 10) Email this page to a friend or enemy.   Pages in this thread: 1  2  3  ...  7  8  9  10  11  12  13  ...  35  36  37    Source: (consider it) Thread: δy/δx jacobsen seeker # 14998 Posted                        What a relief that it was on your head. I often forget to take a hat, and lose body heat at an alarming rate. Whereas at night an electric blanket does the job quite effectively. But they don't make electric hats, or do they? -------------------- But God, holding a candle, looks for all who wander, all who search. - Shifra Alon Beauty fades, dumb is forever-Judge Judy The man who made time, made plenty. Posts: 8040 | From: Æbleskiver country | Registered: Aug 2009  |  IP: Logged Welease Woderwick Sister Incubus Nightmare # 10424 Posted                        My car alarm used to go off in the car park at work quite regularly, we think it was because of the swirling winds in the quadrangle. -------------------- I give thanks for unknown blessings already on their way. Fancy a break in South India? Accessible Homestay Guesthouse in Central Kerala, contact me for details What part of Matt. 7:1 don't you understand? Posts: 48139 | From: 1st on the right, straight on 'til morning | Registered: Sep 2005  |  IP: Logged jacobsen seeker # 14998 Posted                        I've always liked concert dresses with a Ginger Rogers swirl to them. They do take a lot of fabric yardage, though. -------------------- But God, holding a candle, looks for all who wander, all who search. - Shifra Alon Beauty fades, dumb is forever-Judge Judy The man who made time, made plenty. Posts: 8040 | From: Æbleskiver country | Registered: Aug 2009  |  IP: Logged jacobsen seeker # 14998 Posted                        Missed the edit period, but this was what I had in mind. -------------------- But God, holding a candle, looks for all who wander, all who search. - Shifra Alon Beauty fades, dumb is forever-Judge Judy The man who made time, made plenty. Posts: 8040 | From: Æbleskiver country | Registered: Aug 2009  |  IP: Logged Loquacious beachcomber Shipmate # 8783 Posted                       Surely now that you are in your early 60s, you no longer panic over a missed period? -------------------- TODAY'S SPECIAL - AND SO ARE YOU (Sign on beachfront fish & chips shop) Posts: 5954 | From: Southeast of Wawa, between the beach and the hiking trail.. | Registered: Nov 2004  |  IP: Logged Jengie jon Semper Reformanda # 273 Posted                           I thought the Beatles did not arrive until the late sixties. -------------------- "To violate a persons ability to distinguish fact from fantasy is the epistemological equivalent of rape." Noretta Koertge Back to my blog Posts: 20894 | From: city of steel, butterflies and rainbows | Registered: May 2001  |  IP: Logged jacobsen seeker # 14998 Posted                        1963, as I recall, being 12 at the time. And as usual, everyone except me in my class had heard of them. Other people always seem to be at the forefront of news... I didn't even know the Pope was dead until they'd elected his successor. -------------------- But God, holding a candle, looks for all who wander, all who search. - Shifra Alon Beauty fades, dumb is forever-Judge Judy The man who made time, made plenty. Posts: 8040 | From: Æbleskiver country | Registered: Aug 2009  |  IP: Logged Spike Mostly Harmless # 36 Posted                        Is the Pope Catholic? -------------------- "May you get to heaven before the devil knows you're dead" - Irish blessing Posts: 12860 | From: The Valley of Crocuses | Registered: May 2001  |  IP: Logged Loquacious beachcomber Shipmate # 8783 Posted                       Q What does the Pope take with him into the shower? A Pope-on-a-rope soap. Q What is the Pope's favorite snack food? A Popecorn. -------------------- TODAY'S SPECIAL - AND SO ARE YOU (Sign on beachfront fish & chips shop) Posts: 5954 | From: Southeast of Wawa, between the beach and the hiking trail.. | Registered: Nov 2004  |  IP: Logged Lyda*Rose Ship's broken porthole # 4544 Posted                        I mourn the moving of the Popcorn Palace from our community. Their butter macadamia popcorn was to die for. Now I can only very occasionally find a version at Trader Joe's. -------------------- "Dear God, whose name I do not know - thank you for my life. I forgot how BIG... thank you. Thank you for my life." ~from Joe Vs the Volcano Posts: 21377 | From: CA | Registered: May 2003  |  IP: Logged Bean Sidhe Shipmate # 11823 Posted                        The only time I saw Crystal Palace play, I couldn't see a damn thing. We were on the terraces (they had them then) and my then other half supported Chelsea, who they were playing. I hadn't even taken the precaution of injecting an orange with vodka to get me through it. -------------------- How do you know when a politician is lying? His lips are moving. Danny DeVito Posts: 4363 | From: where the taxis won't go | Registered: Sep 2006  |  IP: Logged Mamacita Lakefront liberal # 3659 Posted                        Joni Mitchell's song, "Chelsea Morning," includes a line that refers to a bowl of oranges. It was Hilary Clinton's favorite song as a college student and is why her daughter's name is Chelsea. -------------------- Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world’s grief. Do justly, now. Love mercy, now. Walk humbly, now. You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it. Posts: 20761 | From: where the purple line ends | Registered: Dec 2002  |  IP: Logged Spike Mostly Harmless # 36 Posted                        My 1971 Hillman Avenger was orange -------------------- "May you get to heaven before the devil knows you're dead" - Irish blessing Posts: 12860 | From: The Valley of Crocuses | Registered: May 2001  |  IP: Logged Loquacious beachcomber Shipmate # 8783 Posted                       If you have trouble finding your car at a shopping mall from time to time, you probably don't need to worry too much; no doubt that happens to everyone. If you have trouble finding your car at a shopping mall from time to time, because you are looking for the pale blue 1957 Chevy which you traded for a 1961 Impala Coupe, when you should be looking for your 2011 Equinox crossover, maybe consider getting a medical checkup. -------------------- TODAY'S SPECIAL - AND SO ARE YOU (Sign on beachfront fish & chips shop) Posts: 5954 | From: Southeast of Wawa, between the beach and the hiking trail.. | Registered: Nov 2004  |  IP: Logged Piglet Islander # 11803 Posted                        When you have the only bright-turquoise 1971 Volvo 145 estate in the county (as I did 25 years ago), you have no trouble at all finding it in car-parks. -------------------- I may not be on an island any more, but I'm still an islander. alto n a soprano who can read music Posts: 20272 | From: Fredericton, NB, on a rather larger piece of rock | Registered: Sep 2006  |  IP: Logged jedijudy Organist of the Jedi Temple # 333 Posted                        Turquoise is one of my favorite stones! I got some for gifts when I was visiting MoBo and JB in NM! -------------------- Jasmine, little cat with a big heart. Posts: 18017 | From: 'Twixt the 'Glades and the Gulf | Registered: Aug 2001  |  IP: Logged Welease Woderwick Sister Incubus Nightmare # 10424 Posted                        The other day I got a stone caught under my foot in my sandals and it really hurt! -------------------- I give thanks for unknown blessings already on their way. Fancy a break in South India? Accessible Homestay Guesthouse in Central Kerala, contact me for details What part of Matt. 7:1 don't you understand? Posts: 48139 | From: 1st on the right, straight on 'til morning | Registered: Sep 2005  |  IP: Logged Latchkey Kid Shipmate # 12444 Posted                           Does drinking a lot of water prevent kidney stones? I hear that they are painful to pass. -------------------- 'You must never give way for an answer. An answer is always the stretch of road that's behind you. Only a question can point the way forward.' Mika; in Hello? Is Anybody There?, Jostein Gaardner Posts: 2592 | From: The wizardest little town in Oz | Registered: Mar 2007  |  IP: Logged Welease Woderwick Sister Incubus Nightmare # 10424 Posted                        Why do some drivers make it so difficult to pass? They drive slowly then wander to the middle of the road just when I am setting up to overtake quite safely and legally. -------------------- I give thanks for unknown blessings already on their way. Fancy a break in South India? Accessible Homestay Guesthouse in Central Kerala, contact me for details What part of Matt. 7:1 don't you understand? Posts: 48139 | From: 1st on the right, straight on 'til morning | Registered: Sep 2005  |  IP: Logged Ariel Shipmate # 58 Posted                          Who knows? It took me more than one attempt to pass my driving test. They ought to give you a refund if you fail, but all they do is drive you home and book you in for more lessons next week as usual. Posts: 25445 | Registered: May 2001  |  IP: Logged Spike Mostly Harmless # 36 Posted                        I passed my driving test first time. Soon afterwards, I bought a 1971 Hillman Avenger. -------------------- "May you get to heaven before the devil knows you're dead" - Irish blessing Posts: 12860 | From: The Valley of Crocuses | Registered: May 2001  |  IP: Logged Ariel Shipmate # 58 Posted                          I remember the Avengers. Steed had this bowler hat that he used to throw at people. Posts: 25445 | Registered: May 2001  |  IP: Logged Welease Woderwick Sister Incubus Nightmare # 10424 Posted                        I nearly bought an old Hillman Hunter sometime in the 1980s but a mechanic friend advised against the deal. -------------------- I give thanks for unknown blessings already on their way. Fancy a break in South India? Accessible Homestay Guesthouse in Central Kerala, contact me for details What part of Matt. 7:1 don't you understand? Posts: 48139 | From: 1st on the right, straight on 'til morning | Registered: Sep 2005  |  IP: Logged MSHB Shipmate # 9228 Posted                        Ah, the 1980s, when I bought my first car - to go dating in. -------------------- MSHB: Member of the Shire Hobbit Brigade Posts: 1522 | From: Dharawal Country | Registered: Mar 2005  |  IP: Logged Lyda*Rose Ship's broken porthole # 4544 Posted                        Before I got my license, the first time I went driving with an instructor on a busy street, I went bug-eyed panicked. I was personally guiding a large, deadly weapon, and I could kill us all! And I probably would! -------------------- "Dear God, whose name I do not know - thank you for my life. I forgot how BIG... thank you. Thank you for my life." ~from Joe Vs the Volcano Posts: 21377 | From: CA | Registered: May 2003  |  IP: Logged Welease Woderwick Sister Incubus Nightmare # 10424 Posted                        Being an instructor around areas of sexuality and sexual health was sometimes an hilarious way of life. -------------------- I give thanks for unknown blessings already on their way. Fancy a break in South India? Accessible Homestay Guesthouse in Central Kerala, contact me for details What part of Matt. 7:1 don't you understand? Posts: 48139 | From: 1st on the right, straight on 'til morning | Registered: Sep 2005  |  IP: Logged jacobsen seeker # 14998 Posted                        At our last church choir rehearsal, the director asked the tenors and basses if their parts were in order... -------------------- But God, holding a candle, looks for all who wander, all who search. - Shifra Alon Beauty fades, dumb is forever-Judge Judy The man who made time, made plenty. Posts: 8040 | From: Æbleskiver country | Registered: Aug 2009  |  IP: Logged Spike Mostly Harmless # 36 Posted                        If we have a retiring collection at church, we usually stick a couple of tenners in the plate to encourage others to do likewise. -------------------- "May you get to heaven before the devil knows you're dead" - Irish blessing Posts: 12860 | From: The Valley of Crocuses | Registered: May 2001  |  IP: Logged Welease Woderwick Sister Incubus Nightmare # 10424 Posted                        This month is the 15th anniversary of my official retiring, though I hadn't been to work for some months by then. -------------------- I give thanks for unknown blessings already on their way. Fancy a break in South India? Accessible Homestay Guesthouse in Central Kerala, contact me for details What part of Matt. 7:1 don't you understand? Posts: 48139 | From: 1st on the right, straight on 'til morning | Registered: Sep 2005  |  IP: Logged Chorister Completely Frocked # 473 Posted                          I was asked to do a reading in the Cathedral, but I said 'No' as I was too retiring. -------------------- Retired, sitting back and watching others for a change. Posts: 34626 | From: Cream Tealand | Registered: Jun 2001  |  IP: Logged Welease Woderwick Sister Incubus Nightmare # 10424 Posted                        I used to drive through Reading every month or two and found it very confusing. -------------------- I give thanks for unknown blessings already on their way. Fancy a break in South India? Accessible Homestay Guesthouse in Central Kerala, contact me for details What part of Matt. 7:1 don't you understand? Posts: 48139 | From: 1st on the right, straight on 'til morning | Registered: Sep 2005  |  IP: Logged Banner Lady Ship's Ensign # 10505 Posted                        I married a bloke from Reading. One of his favourite things to do is to Read in bed. Who'da thunk? -------------------- Women in the church are not a problem to be solved, but a mystery to be enjoyed. Posts: 7080 | From: Canberra Australia | Registered: Oct 2005  |  IP: Logged balaam Making an ass of myself # 4543 Posted                           Snoozing with the radio on low is a great way to spen time in bed if you have time for a lie in. -------------------- Last ever sig ... blog Posts: 9049 | From: Hen Ogledd | Registered: May 2003  |  IP: Logged Welease Woderwick Sister Incubus Nightmare # 10424 Posted                        I have been reading about Oblomov and I am attracted by the idea of spending the rest of my life in bed. -------------------- I give thanks for unknown blessings already on their way. Fancy a break in South India? Accessible Homestay Guesthouse in Central Kerala, contact me for details What part of Matt. 7:1 don't you understand? Posts: 48139 | From: 1st on the right, straight on 'til morning | Registered: Sep 2005  |  IP: Logged Latchkey Kid Shipmate # 12444 Posted                           Now the party is over I am going to tot up all the spending on it. [ 04. November 2012, 18:28: Message edited by: Latchkey Kid ] -------------------- 'You must never give way for an answer. An answer is always the stretch of road that's behind you. Only a question can point the way forward.' Mika; in Hello? Is Anybody There?, Jostein Gaardner Posts: 2592 | From: The wizardest little town in Oz | Registered: Mar 2007  |  IP: Logged jacobsen seeker # 14998 Posted                        In this cold, damp weather I tend to totter on getting up from a chair. -------------------- But God, holding a candle, looks for all who wander, all who search. - Shifra Alon Beauty fades, dumb is forever-Judge Judy The man who made time, made plenty. Posts: 8040 | From: Æbleskiver country | Registered: Aug 2009  |  IP: Logged jedijudy Organist of the Jedi Temple # 333 Posted                        One of our handbell ringers has a cold right now, poor thing. I hope she gets over it before we ring for church next Sunday! -------------------- Jasmine, little cat with a big heart. Posts: 18017 | From: 'Twixt the 'Glades and the Gulf | Registered: Aug 2001  |  IP: Logged Mamacita Lakefront liberal # 3659 Posted                        "Give me a ring" is what people used to say meaning "call me on the phone." Now with the proliferation of ring-tones, the expression must be obsolete. -------------------- Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world’s grief. Do justly, now. Love mercy, now. Walk humbly, now. You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it. Posts: 20761 | From: where the purple line ends | Registered: Dec 2002  |  IP: Logged Welease Woderwick Sister Incubus Nightmare # 10424 Posted                        Nuclear technology proliferation is a cause of massive concern - but then who decides which is a rogue state and which isn't? -------------------- I give thanks for unknown blessings already on their way. Fancy a break in South India? Accessible Homestay Guesthouse in Central Kerala, contact me for details What part of Matt. 7:1 don't you understand? Posts: 48139 | From: 1st on the right, straight on 'til morning | Registered: Sep 2005  |  IP: Logged Latchkey Kid Shipmate # 12444 Posted                           I remember in my teens the youth group going with the assistant minister to speakers' corner in Hyde Park and soapboxing about a New Clear message for a Nuclear Age. [ 05. November 2012, 01:22: Message edited by: Latchkey Kid ] -------------------- 'You must never give way for an answer. An answer is always the stretch of road that's behind you. Only a question can point the way forward.' Mika; in Hello? Is Anybody There?, Jostein Gaardner Posts: 2592 | From: The wizardest little town in Oz | Registered: Mar 2007  |  IP: Logged Piglet Islander # 11803 Posted                        We haven't got enough people of the right age at the Cathedral for a youth group at the moment; we're waiting for the Sunday School to grow up a bit ... -------------------- I may not be on an island any more, but I'm still an islander. alto n a soprano who can read music Posts: 20272 | From: Fredericton, NB, on a rather larger piece of rock | Registered: Sep 2006  |  IP: Logged jacobsen seeker # 14998 Posted                        Has anyone tried the Cathedral brand of mature cheeses? Very tasty. -------------------- But God, holding a candle, looks for all who wander, all who search. - Shifra Alon Beauty fades, dumb is forever-Judge Judy The man who made time, made plenty. Posts: 8040 | From: Æbleskiver country | Registered: Aug 2009  |  IP: Logged Latchkey Kid Shipmate # 12444 Posted                           My chaplaincy certificate is to be presented in St John's (anglican) Cathedral. A nice move by an RC based academy. -------------------- 'You must never give way for an answer. An answer is always the stretch of road that's behind you. Only a question can point the way forward.' Mika; in Hello? Is Anybody There?, Jostein Gaardner Posts: 2592 | From: The wizardest little town in Oz | Registered: Mar 2007  |  IP: Logged Welease Woderwick Sister Incubus Nightmare # 10424 Posted                        A move to St John's wouldn't suit me, I fear - from what piglet says it can be a bit cool there at times. -------------------- I give thanks for unknown blessings already on their way. Fancy a break in South India? Accessible Homestay Guesthouse in Central Kerala, contact me for details What part of Matt. 7:1 don't you understand? Posts: 48139 | From: 1st on the right, straight on 'til morning | Registered: Sep 2005  |  IP: Logged pjl Shipmate # 16929 Posted                        My computer was so cool last night it froze and is only now thawing out. Posts: 576 | From: england | Registered: Feb 2012  |  IP: Logged balaam Making an ass of myself # 4543 Posted                           The roads are thawing out here. Time for a ride on the (t)rusty old bike. -------------------- Last ever sig ... blog Posts: 9049 | From: Hen Ogledd | Registered: May 2003  |  IP: Logged Lyda*Rose Ship's broken porthole # 4544 Posted                        It's been so long since I've ridden a bike, that I'm wondering if that old saw that you never really forget how to do it is really true. -------------------- "Dear God, whose name I do not know - thank you for my life. I forgot how BIG... thank you. Thank you for my life." ~from Joe Vs the Volcano Posts: 21377 | From: CA | Registered: May 2003  |  IP: Logged Welease Woderwick Sister Incubus Nightmare # 10424 Posted                        I don't really think that my forgetfulness has increased with age, I rather fear I have always been like this. -------------------- I give thanks for unknown blessings already on their way. Fancy a break in South India? Accessible Homestay Guesthouse in Central Kerala, contact me for details What part of Matt. 7:1 don't you understand? Posts: 48139 | From: 1st on the right, straight on 'til morning | Registered: Sep 2005  |  IP: Logged jacobsen seeker # 14998 Posted                        But in fact you don't remember whether you have or not. My situation exactly, if memory serves, which it doesn't always. -------------------- But God, holding a candle, looks for all who wander, all who search. - Shifra Alon Beauty fades, dumb is forever-Judge Judy The man who made time, made plenty. Posts: 8040 | From: Æbleskiver country | Registered: Aug 2009  |  IP: Logged Latchkey Kid Shipmate # 12444 Posted                           What is "in fact" is an intriguing epistemological question for a subjectivist relativist. -------------------- 'You must never give way for an answer. An answer is always the stretch of road that's behind you. Only a question can point the way forward.' Mika; in Hello? 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