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Gillian M

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I love torts too.
And most animals.
(hate camels, as you know)
Tidgy blushes (or would if she could).
Just two from your last go, but that's 11 that hand for the second time.
Total score 31, easily winning Gillian, only Noel can stop you now, i think.
You like insects, that's up ti you. A serious question: do you like The Beatles? Mc Cartney, Lennon, Harrisson and Starr? (not STAR!)

Why that dislike for camels?
 

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You like insects, that's up ti you. A serious question: do you like The Beatles? Mc Cartney, Lennon, Harrisson and Starr? (not STAR!)

Why that dislike for camels?
I like a lot of the Beatles stuff, wifey loves them and went to see them live.
Camels hate me.
I hate camels.
Nasty, bitey, spitty, smelly, fly--covered, mangy, stubborn, kicky, bad-tempered, evil, nasty but tasty things.
 

Gillian M

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I like a lot of the Beatles stuff, wifey loves them and went to see them live.
Camels hate me.
I hate camels.
Nasty, bitey, spitty, smelly, fly--covered, mangy, stubborn, kicky, bad-tempered, evil, nasty but tasty things.
Lucky you! Seen them live?! I have no been that lucky. But I had SO MANY RECORDS as well as TAPES for them. Now I watch them on YouTube... technology. I agree with Wifey , here.

As far as camels are concerned, well, you probably know; everyone loves them in the Arab World, except YOU.
 

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A terrible, terrible thing.
I remember watching events unfold on the BBC in a pub and just the total feelings of disbelief, shock and emptiness among everyone there.
Horrifyingly, there are still many here who refuse to believe it even happened, or that it did happen but the Jews or the CIA were responsible to make Islam look bad. Makes me very angry.
One of the ways I handled the trauma from it was to collect stories I heard of GOOD LUCK or oddities associated with the disaster. I'll share some I still remember.
1. A personal friend of my husband had a work mate whose father worked in the first tower. As the news was unfolding, the work mate was frantically counting the floors on the tv and trying to phone her dad, who wasn't answering. Finally she phoned her mom at home who said: "Your father is fine, dear- he got laid off yesterday and is sitting here watching with me!"
2. A man was late to work because he stayed at home an extra hour to help his wife with their sick child. He was on his way when the attacks started, so kept out of harm's way.
3. A woman on her way to work stopped to pick up a couple dozen donuts as a treat for her office mates. She was delayed long enough to miss being inside for the attack, and quickly got to safety.
4. As the buildings were burning, but hadn't yet fallen, the police were going door-to-door in the blocks around the towers telling people there was a city order to evacuate. At one apartment, the guy who answered the door was very polite, but VERY firm about not fully opening the door to the police. He thanks them but said they'd be okay and wouldn't leave. The police forced the door open to get them out, and found a huge amount of drugs, all packaged for sale on the streets, and busted 5 people as part of the drug ring. ;)
 

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Lucky you! Seen them live?! I have no been that lucky. But I had SO MANY RECORDS as well as TAPES for them. Now I watch them on YouTube... technology. I agree with Wifey , here.

As far as camels are concerned, well, you probably know; everyone loves them in the Arab World, except YOU.
Nope, my friend Zac hates them also.
I never saw the Beatles, so not so lucky, only wifey, i'm too young!
 

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One of the ways I handled the trauma from it was to collect stories I heard of GOOD LUCK or oddities associated with the disaster. I'll share some I still remember.
1. A personal friend of my husband had a work mate whose father worked in the first tower. As the news was unfolding, the work mate was frantically counting the floors on the tv and trying to phone her dad, who wasn't answering. Finally she phoned her mom at home who said: "Your father is fine, dear- he got laid off yesterday and is sitting here watching with me!"
2. A man was late to work because he stayed at home an extra hour to help his wife with their sick child. He was on his way when the attacks started, so kept out of harm's way.
3. A woman on her way to work stopped to pick up a couple dozen donuts as a treat for her office mates. She was delayed long enough to miss being inside for the attack, and quickly got to safety.
4. As the buildings were burning, but hadn't yet fallen, the police were going door-to-door in the blocks around the towers telling people there was a city order to evacuate. At one apartment, the guy who answered the door was very polite, but VERY firm about not fully opening the door to the police. He thanks them but said they'd be okay and wouldn't leave. The police forced the door open to get them out, and found a huge amount of drugs, all packaged for sale on the streets, and busted 5 people as part of the drug ring. ;)
Those made me and wifey cry a little.
Thanks, Moo, wonderful stories, the first one gave wifey and i goosebumps, too.
 

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Delighted to hear from you, and glad to hear all is well.

We are still 'stuck' indoors due to the sandstorm as well as temp which reached 38 deg C today!! What is the weather like back there?
Drizzly all day, with occasional downpours! Temp is 75 F.
I LOOOOVE the rain, an I'm an unabashed pluviophile!!! ;)
 

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Drizzly all day, with occasional downpours! Temp is 75 F.
I LOOOOVE the rain, an I'm an unabashed pluviophile!!! ;)
Here we do not agree: I LOVE HOT SUMMER, and dislike/hate...WINTER, COLD WEATHER, RAIN and above all SNOW! Had it not been for the sandstorm I would have taken Oli out for a walk.
 

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And as you all get up in the morning at your different times.
Happy Hot Cross Bun Day.
Happy Make Your Bed Day.
And a moments seriousness for The USA for Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance.
Bless you all.
I thought Hot Cross Bun Day was Good Friday!
Are you sure you haven't got it mixed up with the day for those cottontail mammals that get angry when warm?
- Hot Cross Bunny Day?
 

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I thought Hot Cross Bun Day was Good Friday!
Are you sure you haven't got it mixed up with the day for those cottontail mammals that get angry when warm?
- Hot Cross Bunny Day?
ha de ha.
I imagine it's just a promotional gimmick to get sales of hot cross bunnies six months away from their traditional time and boost sales in a quiet month.
Afternoon, Lyn.
 

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And a moments seriousness for The USA for Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance.
Bless you all.
That was indeed a terrible, terrible day for the world I was in work and someone rang across to our building to tell us to put the staff room tv on. We thought it was an accident until the second plane came and we couldn't believe what we were seeing - we all cried.
It was my nephew's 13th birthday, can't believe its 14 years since that dreadful day.
Thoughts and heartfelt sympathy to all affected.
 

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