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**RadioMaster** · 10 Sep 2010, 10:36

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Originally Posted by duke knooby

is now retired from an area of the business that i never wanted to be in... but when i got there, i enjoyed it, and after almost 7 years doing it, i'm gonna miss it.

who knows... i might return a few years down the line

I'm still waiting for the letter from the new place before I can ~~~~~~ off

Sue K · 10 Sep 2010, 15:02

What is the Queen Vic ? I think the world seems a bit mad this morning. There was a gas line explosion in a town outside San Francisco CA USA last night. Our nephew lives in SF and I was calling his cell 6am our time 3am his and not getting an answer. I'm sure he's fine. A woman suspended from her job at a Kraft Foods plant here in town where I live returned last night with a .357 and killed two people. The police caught her. And then there's that minister in Florida, USA. Just madness. I don't want to be a chicken little, but I'm trying my best not to have to go out the house tomorrow. I don't want to be using public transportation. Yes, I think I'll have errands done today.

Battybarb · 10 Sep 2010, 15:12

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Originally Posted by tink

What is the Queen Vic ? I think the world seems a bit mad this morning. There was a gas line explosion in a town outside San Francisco CA USA last night. Our nephew lives in SF and I was calling his cell 6am our time 3am his and not getting an answer. I'm sure he's fine. A woman suspended from her job at a Kraft Foods plant here in town where I live returned last night with a .357 and killed two people. The police caught her. And then there's that minister in Florida, USA. Just madness. I don't want to be a chicken little, but I'm trying my best not to have to go out the house tomorrow. I don't want to be using public transportation. Yes, I think I'll have errands done today.

The Queen Vic is the pub in the soap Eastenders Tink

Battybarb · 10 Sep 2010, 15:13

really need a break,too much stress,thank god im going away next week

Sue K · 10 Sep 2010, 15:15

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Originally Posted by Battybarb

The Queen Vic is the pub in the soap Eastenders Tink

OH... lol... Thanks, Batty-b ... lol ... and I'm sorry to hear that. I know how we can get involved in our soaps ...

... lol ...

Sue K · 10 Sep 2010, 15:18

I know where to come to ask. Okay, was it limes or lemons British sailors would eat on long voyages to avoid scurvy (sp) ?

Battybarb · 10 Sep 2010, 15:27

it was limes

Sue K · 10 Sep 2010, 15:38

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Originally Posted by Battybarb

it was limes

Thanks, Batty-b. I was sure that's from where what I believe the British see as derogatory nickname "Limey" came. I'm asking because there's a story on NPR this morning, played twice now, about an American teacher of economics, I believe was said. And twice now I've heard him say that he told his students about British prisoners back in the 1700s, I think it was, being taken to Australia and the sailors ate lemons. Same story, played twice, two times sending my shoulders to the lobes of my ears ... lol ... the twit... A teacher ! ... lol ... And here me a lowly lump and even I know it's limes. It's minor, I know, but it's still a bit of a dumbing down, isn't it ?

Battybarb · 10 Sep 2010, 15:43

oh right,i just always thought is as limes cos like you say where the saying 'limeys' and from what i remember (one of the very few things...lol..) from school

24K · 10 Sep 2010, 15:44

Bit sackless of as teacher not to know it was limes !
This is a really shitty day, will be pleased when it is over.

Battybarb · 10 Sep 2010, 15:47

hope you are ok Chelle,you not having a good one x

Sue K · 10 Sep 2010, 15:49

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Originally Posted by 24K

Bit sackless of as teacher not to know it was limes !
This is a really shitty day, will be pleased when it is over.

We're in accord there, Michelle, about the teacher, but you know, that's my fear. The way I knew was the same as what Batty-b said above. And I think little things like this will be forgotten. I think things I enjoy will be forgotten. I've said before, I"m waiting for the day I mention the name and someone says, "Ringo who?" ... lol ... Bye Bye Miss American Pie... lol ...

Sorry about your bad day. I hope it turns around to better. Better to have a better day then to get it over quickly and lose the time. There's so little of it left ... lol ...

24K · 10 Sep 2010, 15:52

Having been at a funeral i never expected this day to be anything other than shitty, but it took a shittier turn, still tomorrow is a new day, at least its Saturday tomorrow !

Sue K · 10 Sep 2010, 16:02

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Originally Posted by 24K

Having been at a funeral i never expected this day to be anything other than shitty, but it took a shittier turn, still tomorrow is a new day, at least its Saturday tomorrow !

Oh, yes. I saw you had said about the funeral. I meant to tell you , sorry to hear ...

...

duke knooby · 10 Sep 2010, 16:37

poached egg on toast... tasty

Steve6 · 10 Sep 2010, 16:39

Is planning on going to see "The Last Exorcism" in the cinema over the weekend.

duke knooby · 10 Sep 2010, 17:53

every time i read or hear someone say "if i can't have you" the first thing to pop into my head is...

i don't want nobody baby... why is that???

anyway, why is maths taught differently in schools now??

Steve6 · 10 Sep 2010, 18:52

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Originally Posted by duke knooby

i don't want nobody baby... why is that???

Lows levels of testosterone

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Originally Posted by duke knooby

anyway, why is maths taught differently in schools now??

People realise how irrelevant it is for nearly everyone when they leave school, so they are trying to keep people interested by changing it.

duke knooby · 10 Sep 2010, 19:21

where's the ignore button again?

**Monstro** · 10 Sep 2010, 19:37

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Originally Posted by duke knooby

anyway, why is maths taught differently in schools now??

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Originally Posted by Steve6

People realise how irrelevant it is for nearly everyone when they leave school, so they are trying to keep people interested by changing it.

When I first read this I thought it was a daft answer but really couldn't be bothered to argue..................then I read this on another thread

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Originally Posted by Steve6

He's performing to thousands of people every show, and those people are paying on average $60 a ticket. Do the maths?

Not so irrelevant now then eh?

**The Flying Mouse** · 10 Sep 2010, 19:44

Maths has a very important part to play when it comes to song writting too.

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Originally Posted by Lennon/McCartney

1 and 1 and 1 is 3

Can you imagine what would have happened if they didn't know their math?

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Originally Posted by Lennon/McCartney

1 and 1 and 1 is, errrrrrrrrrrr, 4?
No, that's not right.
11?
DOH!

Screw it, let's write a song about Penguins.
How about A walrus?
Oh go on then, just as long as I get to tell people i'm a jolly good egg.

Sarge · 10 Sep 2010, 19:48

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Originally Posted by The Flying Mouse

Can you imagine what would have happened if they didn't know their math?

They would have written a song about penguins and Wario would like them.

**Monstro** · 10 Sep 2010, 19:50

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Originally Posted by The Flying Mouse

Maths has a very important part to play when it comes to song writting too.

And English spelling

**The Flying Mouse** · 10 Sep 2010, 19:53

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Originally Posted by Monstro

And English spelling

Hey, I made a typo, sue me

Steve6 · 10 Sep 2010, 19:57

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Originally Posted by Monstro

Not so irrelevant now then eh?

I know the answer to it though Monstro...I was wanting to hear the students answer.

Trust me I'm very smart.

10 Sep 2010, 15:18	#46456
Sue K Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.04.2003 Posts: 13,041	LIMES OR LEMONS ?? I know where to come to ask. Okay, was it limes or lemons British sailors would eat on long voyages to avoid scurvy (sp) ?

10 Sep 2010, 15:02	#46452
Sue K Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.04.2003 Posts: 13,041	What is the Queen Vic ? I think the world seems a bit mad this morning. There was a gas line explosion in a town outside San Francisco CA USA last night. Our nephew lives in SF and I was calling his cell 6am our time 3am his and not getting an answer. I'm sure he's fine. A woman suspended from her job at a Kraft Foods plant here in town where I live returned last night with a .357 and killed two people. The police caught her. And then there's that minister in Florida, USA. Just madness. I don't want to be a chicken little, but I'm trying my best not to have to go out the house tomorrow. I don't want to be using public transportation. Yes, I think I'll have errands done today.

10 Sep 2010, 15:13	#46454
Battybarb Nutty Tart From Hell Join Date: 25.05.2007 Location: liverpool Posts: 8,390	really need a break,too much stress,thank god im going away next week

10 Sep 2010, 15:27	#46457
Battybarb Nutty Tart From Hell Join Date: 25.05.2007 Location: liverpool Posts: 8,390	it was limes

10 Sep 2010, 15:43	#46459
Battybarb Nutty Tart From Hell Join Date: 25.05.2007 Location: liverpool Posts: 8,390	oh right,i just always thought is as limes cos like you say where the saying 'limeys' and from what i remember (one of the very few things...lol..) from school

10 Sep 2010, 15:44	#46460
24K Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.10.2003 Location: WAY UP NORTH Posts: 1,923	Bit sackless of as teacher not to know it was limes ! This is a really shitty day, will be pleased when it is over.

10 Sep 2010, 15:47	#46461
Battybarb Nutty Tart From Hell Join Date: 25.05.2007 Location: liverpool Posts: 8,390	hope you are ok Chelle,you not having a good one x

10 Sep 2010, 15:52	#46463
24K Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.10.2003 Location: WAY UP NORTH Posts: 1,923	Having been at a funeral i never expected this day to be anything other than shitty, but it took a shittier turn, still tomorrow is a new day, at least its Saturday tomorrow !

10 Sep 2010, 16:37	#46465
duke knooby Mega Loafer Join Date: 24.06.2005 Location: belfast Posts: 17,882	poached egg on toast... tasty

10 Sep 2010, 16:39	#46466
Steve6 Batman Join Date: 28.11.2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,690	Is planning on going to see "The Last Exorcism" in the cinema over the weekend.

10 Sep 2010, 17:53	#46467
duke knooby Mega Loafer Join Date: 24.06.2005 Location: belfast Posts: 17,882	every time i read or hear someone say "if i can't have you" the first thing to pop into my head is... i don't want nobody baby... why is that??? anyway, why is maths taught differently in schools now??

10 Sep 2010, 19:21	#46469
duke knooby Mega Loafer Join Date: 24.06.2005 Location: belfast Posts: 17,882	where's the ignore button again?