Behind the Mashrabeya

The way things panned out today From Znethru ^Pro in Aardvark Blog (18 hours old)

Today had a kind of intense vibe to it. I wonder if the atmospheric pressure just seems to go up on days like this. Can't really think of anything mindblowing that happened today although I did go … more

Avrilo discovers online Scrabble From avrilo in Menu of the Day and Chat (19 hours old)

DINNER Bangers n Mash Brocolli Played my second game of online Scrabble and managed to use all my letters in my first go! I scored 72 with 'pinkers' the opposition then gave up the game. I lost t… more

Obama and Clinton From RobertRaw ^Pro in Raw Humour (19 hours old)

Barrack Obama has a heart attack and dies. He goes to hell where the devil is waiting for him. "I don't know what to do here," says the devil. "You are on my list but I have no room for you. You … more

Lesson In Love From RobertRaw ^Pro in Raw Humour (19 hours old)

A guy in a mask bursts into a sperm bank with a shotgun."Open the goddamn safe," he yells at the girl behind the counter."But we`re not a real bank," she replies. "We don`t have any money. This is a… more

Going To Heaven. From RobertRaw ^Pro in Raw Humour (19 hours old)

I was testing children in my Dublin Sunday school class to see if they understood the concept of getting to heaven.I asked them,  'If I sold my house and my car, had a big jumble sale and gave all my … more

UK economy at a glance From RobertRaw ^Pro in The ETHICS PARTY (1 day old)

UK economy at a glance Indicator Value Change on week Change on month Change on year           FTSE 100 5247.43 + 253.47 + 93.33 + 843.53 £ against US 1.67 + 0.03 … more

Avrilo Carrys on Crotcheting From avrilo in Menu of the Day and Chat (2 days old)

The black mohair beanie hat I'm crotcheting (that word looks just wrong when I stare at it,) is developing expontentially. Which means that I've made it too small and am adjusting it by crotcheting ar… more

Menu of the Day Goes Italian From avrilo in Menu of the Day and Chat (2 days old)

DINNER Pizza's X 2. Margharita and Pepperoni with added Capers, Olives and Artichoke Hearts Salad a la Moi Beligian Chocolate Ice Cream Yesterday I made a delicious stew with Braised Beef n fr… more

? From Znethru ^Pro in Ask or Answer. (2 days old)

Should you do what people tell you to do or should you do the opposite?… more

Do things happen instantly? From Znethru ^Pro in Aardvark Blog (3 days old)

I expect things to happen instantly, but what I've discovered is that the only thing that seems to happen instantly are auto-reply emails usually from email addresses that are no longer working. I've … more

Lounge Lizard From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (4 days old)

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The first acorn of common sense From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (4 days old)

UK councils please take note. FRANKFORT, Ky. A spokeswoman for Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear says he's calling the tree on the Capitol's front lawn a "Christmas" tree this holiday season. A… more

LA GUARDIANA DEL CONOCIMIENTO DEL AGUA. From ISISAZUL in DANZANDO CON LA DIOSA (4 days old)

MUEVO LENTAMENTE MI COLA DE PEZ, AHORA NO TENGO MIEDO, EL FONDO Y YO SOMOS UNA.ACARICIO CON MIS MANOS EL MOVIMIENTO CREADO POR LAS CORRIENTES DEL INTERIOR, SUAVEMENTE ME DEJO LLEVAR.MIS CINCO SENTIDOS… more

Groan of the night From prydwen in Grin and bear it (4 days old)

A man died today after becoming trapped under a large wicker basket containing a smoked ham, a jar of pickled onions, some cheddar, water biscuits and a bottle of champagne. Police said that their … more

Who needs therepy? From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (4 days old)

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Louis Walsh From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (4 days old)

When will this man get a reality check, smell the coffee and realise that he is either tone death, or the biggest bullshitter in the world.... Louis the louse should bow out of this competition at … more

Please Please Please From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (4 days old)

Will someone out there please put John and Edward out of their misery (and mine)....… more

Guess the odd one out: From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (4 days old)

Lord Stevenson, former chairman, HBOS Bank Andy Hornby, former CEO, HBOS Bank Sir Fred Goodwin, former CEO, RBS Bank Sir Tom McKillup, former chairman, RBS Bank John McFall MP, chairman, Treasury … more

The problem with e-bay From prydwen in Grin and bear it (4 days old)

It’s really difficult to find what you want on eBay. I was searching for cigarette lighters and it found over 15,000 matches.… more

The Wonderful Hectic Egg From avrilo in Menu of the Day and Chat (5 days old)

Hectic Egg are a duo keeping punk alive and well. This is a live performance filmed at the Royal Albert Hall last month. More of them on utube. Enjoy. … more

Saturday Meme From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (5 days old)

1. With Friday the 13th on the horizon, do you have any superstitions? I will not walk under ladders and hate seeing a single magpie. 2. Have you any phobias? Still have a fear of heights. 3. … more

Quote of the night From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (5 days old)

If you got to swim in shit, keep your chin up.… more

Instant Viagra From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (5 days old)

'Viagra' is now available in powder form for your tea. It doesn't enhance your sexual performance but it does stop your biscuit going soft.. … more

Flowing Waters From RobertRaw ^Pro in Raw WorldWide Photography (6 days old)

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Baa Cutie From RobertRaw ^Pro in Raw WorldWide Photography (6 days old)

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Molly the Sheep From RobertRaw ^Pro in Raw WorldWide Photography (6 days old)

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Baa Ram From RobertRaw ^Pro in Raw WorldWide Photography (6 days old)

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Zen and the Art of Sudoko From avrilo in Menu of the Day and Chat (6 days old)

I imagine a few of you might have read the book 'Zen and the Art of Motorcycling,' which was popular in the 80's, or even earlier. Anyway, it was a good, thoughtful read and I thought of it when I dec… more

More writing stuff From Znethru ^Pro in Aardvark Blog (6 days old)

Today was only notable inasmuch as I have made a decision to buy an extremely expensive pen (probably from eBay). I have whittled it down to about three choices including a Mont Blanc and a Montegr… more

Revenge on the Telemarketeers From RobertRaw ^Pro in Raw Life (7 days old)

Got this yesterday and you may find it amusing or helpful!   REVENGE ON THE TELEMARKETER Three Little Words That Work!! (1) The three little words: 'Hold On, Please....' Saying this, while putting d… more