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This morning on my way to work, the car in front stopped suddenly to let oncoming traffic through as there had been a collision on the other side of the road. (Either that or he stopped for a nose). The car behind me who had been driving up my ass for the previous 3 miles couldn't get stopped in time and ended up slamming into me.

There was a good bit of damage to the back of my car and his was totally wrecked, it had to be towed away.

So as my license is expired-am I covered by my insurance. I've since had a call to say his insurance company will take the car away, give me a courtesy car and then fix it. 

Anyone got any USEFUL ideas what I could get a colleague for between £10-£15. Haven't a clue what to get her, hate all the secret santa crap.

Bah Humbug and all that. 

Listening to this story on the news and i hope to God all these men make it out ok, but if you had been trapped down a mine shaft for over 2 months, whats the first thing you would do/first feed you would want when you got out.

There's an Irish version starting on RTE tonite at 10. I love the BBC3 show so hope this one is as good.

Maybe this should be in the car problem thread but anyways, does anyone know the craic with what they are doing in regards to recalling models? Should i just wait and see if im notified and just keep driving it? 

I've given in and have to say I really enjoy it.

Love the cheese factor and Will (if only there really were male teachers like him)

Is there a way you can save a video from youtube onto a memory stick and play it at school. Youtube itself is blocked by the powers that be.

Any help would be appreciated as i am a technologically challenged person.

tried to find a thread on this topic but didn't come across one.

Heard 'Cats in the cradle' tonight for the first time in years and the song will forver remind me of a 'troubles' ad that was shown on tv in the 90s.

Also, 'Wake me up when September ends' reminds me of tyrone winning the all-ireland.  It was used in the rte montage of clips.

 

OK, now I've got your attention- was just wondering whats people's take on Lough Derg-has anyone did the 3 day vigil?

I did it for the second time last summer and hope to go back in thanksgiving this year.

I'm not a holy-roller but I do have faith and as George Michael said - you gotta have faith

Earlier events on a certain thread indicated that someone by the name of "Maggie" may have been involved in extra curricular activities, so just to clarify and to quote Shaggy

****************  It wasn't me  *************

Lads and lassies-just a reminder, don't forget to put your clock forward. 
One hour less in bed.
Sad times.

[These are genuine responses from 16 year olds]

Well these made me laugh anyways.

The following questions were set in last year's GCSE examinations in Swindon

These are genuine responses from 16 year olds


Geography
Q: Name the four seasons.
A: Salt, pepper, mustard, and vinegar.

Q: Explain one of the processes by which water can be made safe to drink.
A: Flirtation makes water safe to drink because it removes large pollutant like grit, sand, dead sheep
   and canoeists.

Q: How is dew formed?
A: The sun shines down on the leaves and makes them perspire.

Q: What causes the tides in the oceans?
A: The tides are a fight between the Earth and the Moon. All water tends to flow towards the moon, because
     there is no water on the moon, and nature abhors a vacuum. I forget where the sun joins in this fight.

Sociology
Q: What guarantees may a mortgage company insist on?
A: If you are buying a house, they will insist you are well endowed.

Q: In a democratic society, how important are elections?
A: Very important. Sex can only happen when a male gets an election.

Q: What are steroids?
A: Things for keeping carpets still on the stairs.


Biology
Q: What happens to your body as you age?
A: When you get old, so do your bowels and you get intercontinental.

Q: What happens to a boy when he reaches puberty?
A: He says goodbye to his boyhood and looks forward to his adultery.

Q: Name a major disease associated with cigarettes.
A: Premature death.

Q: What is artificial insemination?
A: When the farmer does it to the bull instead of the cow.

Q: How can you delay milk turning sour?
A: Keep it in the cow. [He got an A]

Q: How are the main parts of the body categorised? (e.g. abdomen)
A: The body is consisted into three parts - the brainium, the borax,  the abdominal cavity. The brainium
    contains the brain, the borax contains the heart and lungs, and the abdominal cavity contains the five
     bowels, A, E, O,U, and I.


Q: What is the Fibula?
A: A small lie.


Q: What does 'varicose' mean?
A: Nearby.

Q: What is the most common form of birth control?
A: Most people prevent contraception by wearing a condominium.

Q: Give the meaning of the term 'Caesarean Section.'
A: The caesarean section is a district in Rome.

Q: What is a seizure?
A: A Roman emperor.


Q: What is a terminal illness?
A: When you are sick at the airport


Q: Give an example of a fungus. What is a characteristic feature?
A: Mushrooms. They always grow in damp places and they look like umbrellas.


English
Q: Use the word 'judicious' in a sentence to show you understand its meaning
A: Hands that judicious can be soft as your face.

Q: What does the word 'benign' mean?
A: Benign is what you will be after you be eight.

Technology
Q: What is a turbine?
A: Something an Arab or Sheik wears on his head

Apologies if this thread has been done to death- but my little '99 saxo is up for MOT and Tax and as i only paid £200 for it- im thinking of going my separate ways with it.
I know sweet FA about cars and the like but- went to a Vauxhall dealer the day and a new corsa took my fancy for £220 per month over a 36 month period plus £1500 deposit.
Would i be better looking into the used car market?

Meant to mention this last night after watching this- and forgot to check if it has been mentioned before, but it was the chat of the staffroom today with people for and against the concept of the programme.
Basically- ten children aged between 8 and 11 are living without adults for 2 weeks.  In last night's episode the both houses got £500 to spend on food/entertainment for three days and they first had to navigate their way to the shop. I thought it made interesting, if a little unnerving viewing.

Just got sent home from work.
Class.

[Clooney's ER return is confirmed]

Well, it worked for me anyways.

Clooney's ER return is confirmed
It seems that George Clooney will be donning his white coat and stethoscope one last time.

Sources have apparently confirmed to Entertainment Tonight that the star will be reprising his role of Dr Doug Ross on ER in the final series of the show.

According to reports, the actor is this week set to film scenes for an appearance on the medical drama which made his name.

The final episode of ER will air in the US on April 2. A one-hour retrospective clip show will run just before the final episode airs.

George first appeared as Doug in 1994.

So it looks like another classic has fallen asunder due to the CC.
But the question i pose is- 'Whats your fav pic 'n' mix?'




Mine is the cola bottles and the pink shrimps.
Love them.

Lads and lassies, im a torture i know but -tickets for KOL go on sale 2moro for the o2 in london in june.
Anu1 helpful/knowledgeable got the pre-sale code per chance?
PM me if you have.
Cheers x

Dr Ross may be gone but never forgotten

Ok so im trying with no avail to get 2 Kings of Leon tickets-either belfast or london gig.
I am bidding flat to the mat on ebay but the latest pair went for £500 so im not holding up much hope...
Any bright sparks know any dodgy dealers they could put me in touch with or should i give it up?