The General Conversation Thread

Rock on Arlington House
http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/16387125.residents-are-enjoying-a-pub-built-in-their-care-home/

 

That's me all packed up and ready to go back home.

I have really enjoyed my time in Norwich, been to a couple of places I've never been to before caught up with a couple of very good friends, so thank you for making it special.

I really hope that I get the chance to come back again sometime, time will tell.

 

Absolute scenes at Jimmy Nail gig in Newcastle as he gets female announcer to tell audience that ‘Ain’t No Doubt’ won’t be performed tonight “for technical reasons”.
Nail then gets on the mic and tells the crowd “She’s lying!” before launching into his classic hit

 

please refrain from referring t anything from Nail as a "classic" (except maybe aufweidersen pet) the bugger couldn't sing for toffee

Bah!

 

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Bah!

 

"Alligator Loafers"

 

Worked on a building site at Blythe with a chippy who worked with Jimmy Bradford(orBedford, I forget which) and in those days no safety boots. Jimmy stood on a nail which pierced his foot, and when singing local gigs was the introduced as "Jimmy the Nail" , hence the origin of his stage name.,

 

Car insurance is due.
LV renewal is £320.
Went on Compare the Market,best quote £250
As I am 70,thought Iwould try Age UK.
Special prices they say!!
There quote was £550 !!!
WTF are they about???

 

Ireland into final with shootout win over Spain
Ireland's dramatic shootout was a repeat of their quarter-final victory over India, and extended their remarkable journey through a tournament they went into as the second lowest-ranked team.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/hockey/45070086` #anythingispossible

 

Laura Kenny wins second gold in Glasgow in elimination race. Her son is about one year old #whatawoman
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/45076071

 

Ben Stokes in court today for his alleged homophobic attack last Sept.
Early indications dont look good.
Bit of a loose cannon our Ben

 

So how are we all on GCSE questions.
I managed 9 / 10 and kicked my ass with the one I got wrong

http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/can-you-get-full-marks-on-these-gcse-questions-1-5641012

 

9/10 also. I always get Henry's wives in the wrong order, no matter how many times I try to remember it.

(Oh yes, that's right, it doesn't matter!)

 

9 out of 10 also. Need to brush up on my French

 

Dunce here - only 8.

 

Thicko here only 7

 

Ok, just an aside about first aid. As someone who's involved in training people in this field, this is worth knowing:

I’m sure you’ve heard of a defibrillator, but do you know when to use one and do you have the confidence to do so?

What is a defibrillator?
A defibrillator or AED (automated external defibrillator) is a small device that can recognise sudden cardiac arrest and, in combination with CPR, can save the life of someone who has suffered from cardiac arrest. .

In fact, if used in fewer than five minutes after a casualty has collapsed, their chance of survival increases from less that a 1 in 10 chance to greater than 7 in 10. . .

Defibrillators might sound a bit scary, but they’re designed to be really user-friendly. Once the electrodes are placed on the casualty’s chest – and there are pictures to show you where they go – the unit will analyse the heart rhythm. A shock will only be issued if needed. This means you can’t accidentally perform shock treatment.

 

Just to say, I've removed any advertising from this, as it's just an important bit of information.

 

Can't believe even the Pope is releasing a pointless 3rd kit as well.