http://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/Life in the Captain's Cabinen-EUMokoFeed10http://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/http://data5.blog.de/design/preview/0e/5a6141a244b904bb54c828a982592e_160x200.jpghttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/23/know-it-all-kids-7441241/tag:cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk,2009-11-23:/2009/11/23/know-it-all-kids-7441241/Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:30:34 +0100 <p>Last night I stayed over at my daughter's house as she was having to get up early this morning to drive my son-in-law to Bordeaux Airport and I was required to look after my grandchildren and get them up and off to school.</p> <p>At 7am she came to my bedroom and said that one of her car lights wasn't working and could she borrow mine? Of course I agreed and got up to sort out keys etc. Off she went in my car and I got dressed and sorted the children out with breakfast - we even had time to write a <a href="http://mypoetry.blog.co.uk/2009/11/23/mum-s-the-word-7440601/">poem</a> together following a little argument with a wardrobe door.</p> <p>Soon it was 8.45 and time to bundle the children into my daughter's car, remembering not to let them put their schoolbags in the boot because Louis xmas present was still in there. I put the key in the ignition and the engine started .... then died <img src="/img/smilies/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" class="middle" border="0"> I tried again ... it died again! Aimée (age 7) said "are you using the right key?" "of course I am!" said I <img src="/img/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif" alt=":roll:" class="middle" border="0"> One more turn of the key as I didn't want to flood the engine .... same thing happened. I thought I'd better call my daughter and explained what had happened and that it looked like an electrical problem then she said "which key are you using?" Then it suddenly dawned on me <img src="/img/smilies/icon_idea.gif" alt=":idea:" class="middle" border="0"> I recall that earlier this year her car key developed a fault and she had to get a new one. Fancy keeping the old one on the same key ring!!! <img src="/img/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif" alt=":roll:" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>I switched keys and voila .... we had lift off <img src="/img/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>Now then what's that strange whining sound from the rear of the car? "I told you so Grandma" <img src="/img/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif" alt=":roll:" class="middle" border="0"> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/23/know-it-all-kids-7441241/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>carskidshttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/23/know-it-all-kids-7441241/#commentshttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/21/who-shopped-santa-7427803/tag:cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk,2009-11-21:/2009/11/21/who-shopped-santa-7427803/Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:00:31 +0100 <blockquote><p>Dear Sir,</p> <p>On behalf of United Kingdom Customs & Excise I wish to thank you for your letter with regard to the alleged failure of Mr. S. Claus to properly declare gifts imported from abroad and to pay appropriate V.A.T. and import duty.</p> <p>Unfortunately, I cannot comment on your information regarding transgressions of employment law with regard to the elves as this matter is currently sub-judice.</p> <p>Most recently the Serious Crimes Unit of the Metropolitan Police has begun an investigation into the alleged usage of the Internet to communicate spurious promises offering something for nothing, which every adult knows to be a fantasy in this life. We have also noted your information regarding Mr. Claus’ consumption of sherry, brandy-laced mince pies and other forms of alcohol during his travels and you may be assured that the Metropolitan Police is very eager to breathalyse him at the earliest opportunity.</p> <p>Please be advised that Customs & Excise has a continuing investigation into the usage of unregistered conveyances to enter the United Kingdom. We also have collateral investigations in conjunction with the Civil Aviation Authority regarding flights into restricted air space, although, mysteriously, the conveyance in question has not been sighted near 10 Downing St., Westminster for several years.</p> <p>Finally, your allegations that Mr. Claus has removed every single flying reindeer, an endangered species, from their natural habitat and has hitched them to an overly-burdened sleigh, forcing them to fly under adverse weather conditions has been passed to the RSPCA. This cannot be permitted to continue and it is my understanding that prosecutions are imminent.</p> <p>I would like to take this opportunity to thank you personally for your information in this regard. It is all too rare that a member of the public is prepared to stand up and be counted when he or she witnesses an event that is contrary to the public interest.</p> <p>Regards,<br> E. Bunny<br> HM Ministry of Custard and Exercise. </p></blockquote> <p class="center"><big>COME ON - OWN UP - IT WAS YOU WASN'T IT?</big></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/21/who-shopped-santa-7427803/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>santaelvesreindeersleighhttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/21/who-shopped-santa-7427803/#commentshttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/21/just-a-thought-7424587/tag:cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk,2009-11-21:/2009/11/21/just-a-thought-7424587/Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:53:44 +0100 <blockquote><p>Would a chore be less of a chore if it was called something different? <img src="/img/smilies/icon_idea.gif" alt=":idea:" class="middle" border="0"></p></blockquote> <p>Blame gardengirl for that thought!!! <img src="/img/smilies/graylaugh.gif" alt=":))" class="middle" border="0"> <img src="/img/smilies/graylaugh.gif" alt=":))" class="middle" border="0"> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/21/just-a-thought-7424587/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>thoughthttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/21/just-a-thought-7424587/#commentshttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/21/it-s-official-7424524/tag:cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk,2009-11-21:/2009/11/21/it-s-official-7424524/Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:34:30 +0100 <p>Yes - I hereby declare that I am a wuss!</p> <p>Here I am sat in my dressing gown blogging when I should be all dressed up nice and warm in some old jeans and jumper and out in the garden finishing off the jobs I started yesterday. But yesterday it was warm and sunny and today it's cold and windy.</p> <p>Perhaps the wind will drop this afternoon and I'll venture out but until then I'm staying put. I might even have to light my first log fire of the winter except that means going out to the wood store and bringing a load of logs across to the house. I've been meaning to bring a dozen or so over but not got round to it.</p> <p>Ah well - first things first - a cafetiere of coffee and a couple of croissants then I'll get dressed and do my ironing. Hopefully the weather might change by the time I've finished.</p> <p>Have a lovely day wherever you are and however you decide to spend your Saturday - for two pins I'd sneak back under the duvet and spend the day in hibernation.</p> <p><img src="/img/smilies/icon_wave.gif" alt=":wave:" class="middle" border="0"> See you later. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/21/it-s-official-7424524/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>saturdayworkweatherhttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/21/it-s-official-7424524/#commentshttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/20/how-will-you-be-remembered-7419466/tag:cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk,2009-11-20:/2009/11/20/how-will-you-be-remembered-7419466/Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:40:52 +0100 <p>I've recently starting meeting up for coffee on a Thursday morning with some people I met at French class. This gets me out of the house and helps me keep in touch with a very nice bunch of people. Yesterday morning I spotted a member of the theatre group and excused myself from the "coffee group" to go and talk to her. I asked if if she wanted to come and sit with us but she declined.</p> <p>When I went back to my seat someone said "Is that the lady who has the three-legged dog?" </p> <p>This got me wondering how I'd be described?</p> <p>Perhaps "Is that one of the ugly sisters?" or "Is that the woman who writes poems?" </p> <p>How do you think your acquaintances would describe you? </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/20/how-will-you-be-remembered-7419466/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>peoplehttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/20/how-will-you-be-remembered-7419466/#commentshttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/18/if-i-said-you-had-a-beautiful-body-7406739/tag:cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk,2009-11-18:/2009/11/18/if-i-said-you-had-a-beautiful-body-7406739/Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:44:15 +0100 <p>....would you hold it against me?</p> <p>Me: NO! <img src="/img/smilies/grayno.gif" alt=":no:" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>Him: If I said you had a beautiful body and a beautiful mind would you?</p> <p>Me: NO! <img src="/img/smilies/grayno.gif" alt=":no:" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>Him: Then I'll just have to make love to you in my mind.</p> <p>Me: OK - enjoy <img src="/img/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>Ah well it's nice to be asked! <img src="/img/smilies/graysigh.gif" alt=":**:" class="middle" border="0"> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/18/if-i-said-you-had-a-beautiful-body-7406739/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>mon-amourhttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/18/if-i-said-you-had-a-beautiful-body-7406739/#commentshttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/17/a-ha-7402541/tag:cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk,2009-11-17:/2009/11/17/a-ha-7402541/Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:44:56 +0100 <p>Now I remember my second one.......</p> <p class="center"> </p> <p>I went to see them at Blackpool's Opera House on 30th March 1988 with my two daughter's who were then aged 19 & 15 years old. </p> <p>I remember it was a super concert <img src="/img/smilies/grayyes.gif" alt=":yes:" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/17/a-ha-7402541/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>a-haconcert1988http://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/17/a-ha-7402541/#commentshttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/17/my-very-first-time-7401858/tag:cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk,2009-11-17:/2009/11/17/my-very-first-time-7401858/Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:10:14 +0100 <p>Blame <a href="http://massappeal.blog.co.uk/2009/11/17/what-was-your-first-7401368/">MASSappeal</a> and <a href="http://bigfatme.blog.co.uk/2009/11/16/you-know-your-old-when-7390024/">xmillyxxx </a>for making me do this.</p> <p>My first experience was on 1st April 1972 at the Public Hall, Preston. <img src="/img/smilies/grayyes.gif" alt=":yes:" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>Steady on there ........ <img src="/img/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif" alt=":roll:" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p class="center"> </p> <p>Obviously I'm talking about the first pop concert I went to! <img src="/img/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif" alt=":roll:" class="middle" border="0"> You didn't expect me to do that sex meme did you? </p> <p>So what was your first concert? </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/17/my-very-first-time-7401858/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>the-new-seekers1972concertsex-memehttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/17/my-very-first-time-7401858/#commentshttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/17/some-things-in-life-are-just-7400954/tag:cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk,2009-11-17:/2009/11/17/some-things-in-life-are-just-7400954/Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:54:57 +0100 <p class="center"><big>PRICELESS</big></p> <p class="center"><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2237444080102974664VPUUEA"><img src="http://inlinethumb04.webshots.com/19011/2237444080102974664S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="002"></a></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/17/some-things-in-life-are-just-7400954/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>grandchildrengrandmalovelettershttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/17/some-things-in-life-are-just-7400954/#commentshttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/16/that-s-life-7383835/tag:cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk,2009-11-16:/2009/11/16/that-s-life-7383835/Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:30:00 +0100 <p>Or "c'est la vie" as they say in these parts!</p> <p>I came across <a href="http://askoranswer.blog.co.uk/2009/11/16/you-haven-t-lived-until-7381596/">this post</a> by <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/user/znethru/">Znethru</a> and thought I'd 'borrow' it - thank you Jonathan <img src="/img/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" class="middle" border="0"></p> <blockquote><p>This is more a meme than a question, but the idea is that you fill in the formula in your own unique way.</p> <p>You haven't lived until........</p></blockquote> <p>My contribution?</p> <blockquote><p>You haven't lived until you've experienced total freedom.</p></blockquote> <p>Now once again it's over to you ......... <img src="/img/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" class="middle" border="0"> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/16/that-s-life-7383835/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>memelifehttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/16/that-s-life-7383835/#commentshttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/14/here-you-are-rich-7372738/tag:cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk,2009-11-14:/2009/11/14/here-you-are-rich-7372738/Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:48:28 +0100 <p>As promised, I've done my best to complete the Sociable Quiz first spotted <a href="http://boredrich1.blog.co.uk/2009/11/14/sociable-meme-yoinked-from-anyak-7371660/">right here</a></p> <p>Sociable Quiz - 20 Questions</p> <p><strong>1. Three names you go by, other than your given name:</strong></p> <p>Mum<br> Baba<br> Grandma</p> <p><strong>2. Three screen names you've had:</strong></p> <p>Dafter<br> Arnica<br> La_spice</p> <p><strong>3. Three physical things you like about yourself:</strong></p> <p>My feet<br> My ankles<br> My fingers</p> <p><strong>4. Three physical things you don't like about yourself:</strong></p> <p>My nose<br> My weight<br> My hair</p> <p><strong>5. Three parts of your heritage:</strong></p> <p>My strong sense of duty<br> My family values<br> My honesty</p> <p><strong>6. Three things you are wearing right now:</strong></p> <p>Jeans<br> Reading glasses<br> Slippers</p> <p><strong>7. Three favourite bands/musical artists:</strong></p> <p>A-ha<br> Take That<br> Katie Melua</p> <p><strong>8. Three favourite songs:</strong></p> <p>I couldn't begin to pick out three - sorry!</p> <p><strong>9. Three things you want in a relationship:</strong></p> <p>Love<br> Laughter<br> Fidelity</p> <p><strong>10. Three physical things about the preferred sex that appeal to you:</strong></p> <p>What about tall, dark and handsome???</p> <p><strong>11. Three of your favourite hobbies:</strong></p> <p>Sudoku<br> Blogging<br> People Watching</p> <p><strong>12. Three things that scare you:</strong></p> <p>Strong Winds<br> Horror Movies<br> Reckless Car Drivers</p> <p><strong>13. Three of your everyday essentials:</strong></p> <p>Warmth<br> Daylight<br> Food</p> <p><strong>14. Three places you want to go on holiday:</strong></p> <p>Iceland<br> Norway<br> The Maldives</p> <p><strong>15. Three nicknames you like:</strong></p> <p>I don't like nicknames very much apart from "Baba" which is what Aimee and Louis call me. I was once nicknamed "big feet" at school and I found it hurtful.<br> Darling<br> Sweetheart</p> <p><strong>16. Three careers you have considered/are considering:</strong></p> <p>I once applied to The National Trust to look after a castle in the West Country<br> A kept woman<br> Taster in a chocolate factory</p> <p><strong>17. Three ways you are stereotypically a man:</strong></p> <p>I am very practical and can do lots of stereotypically male tasks like change a car tyre and an electric plug etc.<br> I can be stubborn<br> I don't mind getting my hands dirty</p> <p><strong>18. Three ways you are stereotypically a woman:</strong></p> <p>I like men<br> I like to wear pretty underwear<br> I like flirting</p> <p><strong>19. Three things you want to do before you die:</strong></p> <p>Live and long, healthy and happy life<br> See my grandchildren grow into adults<br> Publish a series of poetry books</p> <p><strong>20. Three things you want to do really badly right now:</strong></p> <p>Meet my soulmate<br> Have a kiss and a cuddle<br> Go on holiday<br> *Not necessarily in that order!</p> <p><strong>Now it's your turn. </p> <p>Have a lovely evening <img src="/img/smilies/icon_wave.gif" alt=":wave:" class="middle" border="0"> </strong></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/14/here-you-are-rich-7372738/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>sociablememehttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/14/here-you-are-rich-7372738/#commentshttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/14/a-word-to-the-not-so-wise-7371100/tag:cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk,2009-11-14:/2009/11/14/a-word-to-the-not-so-wise-7371100/Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:59:09 +0100 <blockquote><p>Dear Blogger</p> <p>Thank you for your recent invitation. If you are going to invite me to become one of your blog friends then at least indicate why we should be friends. Simply clicking the invite box isn't quite enough. This is especially important if:</p> <p>a) you haven't recently posted anything on your own blog</p> <p>b) we don't appear to have anything in common </p> <p>c) we haven't had an exchange of comments</p> <p>On this occasion I have declined your invitation. If sometime in the future any of the above criteria is fulfilled then perhaps we could become friends?</p> <p>Until then - happy blogging</p> <p>Marian (aka La_spice) </p></blockquote> <p> <small> <a href="http://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/14/a-word-to-the-not-so-wise-7371100/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>friends-invitationdeclinehttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/14/a-word-to-the-not-so-wise-7371100/#commentshttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/13/lucky-in-love-7364810/tag:cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk,2009-11-13:/2009/11/13/lucky-in-love-7364810/Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:20:17 +0100 <p class="center"><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/60c535ee84597cc8161a7b0d4b6f34f4png/4103930" title="60c535ee84597cc8161a7b0d4b6f34f4png"><img src="http://data6.blog.de/media/930/4103930_445958a5fd_m.jpg" alt="60c535ee84597cc8161a7b0d4b6f34f4png"></a></p> <p><img src="/img/smilies/icon_wave.gif" alt=":wave:" class="middle" border="0"> <big>Have a lovely day</big> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/13/lucky-in-love-7364810/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>luckylove13http://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/13/lucky-in-love-7364810/#commentshttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/13/friday-the-thirteenth-7364589/tag:cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk,2009-11-13:/2009/11/13/friday-the-thirteenth-7364589/Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:58:42 +0100 <p>... it's only a number</p> <p>Talking of which, here's an interesting sum</p> <blockquote><p>111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321</p></blockquote> <p> <small> <a href="http://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/13/friday-the-thirteenth-7364589/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>friday-13thhttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/13/friday-the-thirteenth-7364589/#commentshttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/12/signs-of-the-times-7358592/tag:cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk,2009-11-12:/2009/11/12/signs-of-the-times-7358592/Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:09:15 +0100 <p><big>YOU KNOW YOU ARE LIVING IN 2009 when...</p> <p>1. You accidentally enter your PIN on the microwave.</p> <p>2. You haven't played solitaire with real cards in years.</p> <p>3. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of three.</p> <p>4. You e-mail the person who works at the desk next to you.</p> <p>5. Your reason for not staying in touch with friends and family is that they don't have e-mail addresses.</p> <p>6. You pull up in your own driveway and use your cell phone to see if anyone is home to help you carry in the groceries. </p> <p>7. Every commercial on television has a web site at the bottom of the screen</p> <p>8. Leaving the house without your cell phone, which you didn't even have the first 20 or 30 (or 60) years of your life, is now a cause for panic and you turn around to go and get it.</p> <p>10. You get up in the morning and go on line before getting your coffee.</p> <p>11. You start tilting your head sideways to smile. : )</p> <p>12. You're reading this and nodding and laughing.</p> <p>13. You are too busy to notice there was no #9 on this list.</p> <p>14. You actually scrolled back up to check that there wasn't a #9 on this list.<br> </big> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/12/signs-of-the-times-7358592/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>2009http://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/12/signs-of-the-times-7358592/#commentshttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/09/nonsense-i-know-7338900/tag:cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk,2009-11-09:/2009/11/09/nonsense-i-know-7338900/Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:40:28 +0100 <p><strong>But 'tis done!</p> <p>My deleted tags have now been amended</p> <p>From:</p> <p>at the end of the day<br> don’t let my mother on the stage mr sullivan<br> firmness like it used to be<br> teddy polar bear goes to school<br> teddy polar bear goes on holiday<br> through the eyes of a child<br> teddy polar bear goes to the beach<br> teddy polar bear has a friend<br> teddy polar bear gone but not forgotten<br> my lover has a red red nose</p> <p>To:</p> <p>atthe end of the day<br> don’t letmy mother onthestage mrsullivan<br> firmness like it used tobe<br> teddy polar bear goesto school<br> teddy polar bear goeson holiday<br> through the eyes ofa child<br> teddy polar bear goestothe beach<br> teddy polar bear hasa friend<br> teddy polar bear gonebutnot forgotten<br> my lover hasa redred nose</p> <p>Not Queen’s English I know but hey ho my system still works (sort of!)</p> <p>Right I'm just off to compile a new "Bloggers Dictionary" starting with the following words:</p> <p>Atthe<br> Letmy<br> Onthestage<br> Tobe<br> Goesto<br> Goeson<br> Hasa<br> Gonebutnot<br> Redred</p> <p>Let's just hope BCUK doesn't install an automatic spellcheck/spellamend facility or I'll be snookered.</strong> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/09/nonsense-i-know-7338900/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>silly-wordstags-amended-to-five-wordsnonsensehttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/09/nonsense-i-know-7338900/#commentshttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/07/turkish-delight-7326765/tag:cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk,2009-11-07:/2009/11/07/turkish-delight-7326765/Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:12:20 +0100 <p>It's no secret that I like Turkish Delight but not this sort that came via a PM <img src="/img/smilies/icon_eek.gif" alt="8|" class="middle" border="0"></p> <blockquote><p>Hello! Sweetie ,how are you? i see your profil My name is arif from in mersin/turkey. do you want to frend with me? add me pls have a great day!! Arif</p></blockquote> <p>It says he's 41 and his avatar shows a hairy bare chest <img src="/img/smilies/graybigeek.gif" alt="88|" class="middle" border="0"> - I didn't dare click on his photo link <img src="/img/smilies/grayno.gif" alt=":no:" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/07/turkish-delight-7326765/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>turkish-delighttoyboy-perhapshttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/07/turkish-delight-7326765/#commentshttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/07/lucky-for-some-7325338/tag:cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk,2009-11-07:/2009/11/07/lucky-for-some-7325338/Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:31:37 +0100 <p>Another meme taken from <a href="http://wulfweard.blog.co.uk/2009/11/07/saturday-meme-7325253/">here</a></p> <blockquote><p><strong>1. With Friday the 13th on the horizon, do you have any superstitions?</strong></p> <p>Not really. I don't go out of my way to avoid going under ladders. I do say "touch wood" but think that's just force of habit.</p> <p><strong>2. Have you any phobias?</strong></p> <p>I dislike the thought of rats and mice but wouldn't say it was a phobia as such.</p> <p><strong>3. Do you believe in ghosts?</strong></p> <p>Yes - though I haven't had personal experience (yet!)</p> <p><strong>4. Do you believe in UFO's?</strong></p> <p>I've yet to make my mind up about this one.</p> <p><strong>5. If you could reincarnate, what would you come back as?</strong></p> <p>I think I'd like to be something like a dragonfly</p> <p><strong>6. Do you believe in past lives?</strong></p> <p>I'm not sure. I was once regressed and found it a strange experience </p> <p><strong>7. Have you a lucky number?</strong></p> <p>Not really but I like the shape and form of the number 8</p> <p><strong>8. Have you ever had your fortune told?</strong></p> <p>Yes - a few times with surprising results</p> <p><strong>9. Do you believe in Karma?</strong></p> <p>I'd like to think so</p> <p><strong>10. Has conventional religion had its day?</strong></p> <p>What do you call "conventional"?</p></blockquote> <p> <small> <a href="http://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/07/lucky-for-some-7325338/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>memefriday-the-thirteenthhttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/07/lucky-for-some-7325338/#commentshttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/07/mutual-respect-and-tagging-7324195/tag:cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk,2009-11-07:/2009/11/07/mutual-respect-and-tagging-7324195/Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:58:43 +0100 <p>I don't want to drag out the tagging debate but I thought it was worth posting a copy of a comment I've posted <a href="http://rainbowsnbutterflies.blog.co.uk/2009/11/07/bcuk-what-to-say-7323571/">elsewhere</a>:</p> <blockquote><p>It's comes back to that word RESPECT</p> <p>I respect the fact that BCUK have to make decisions in order to run their business.</p> <p>In return I feel that BCUK must have some respect for their users and treat them with respect.</p> <p>I've no problem with the reduction in the length of tags - the issue is/was the way that it was handled. Give a little bit of notice (ie more than 2 days) I could have re-organised the few affected tags.</p> <p>I enjoy being part of this community - long may it continue.</p></blockquote> <p>Right let's carry on with some RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE BLOGGING</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/07/mutual-respect-and-tagging-7324195/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tagsrespectbcukhttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/07/mutual-respect-and-tagging-7324195/#commentshttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/06/friday-five-autumn-7321757/tag:cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk,2009-11-06:/2009/11/06/friday-five-autumn-7321757/Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:28:25 +0100 <p>It started <a href="http://thefridayfive.blog.co.uk/2009/11/06/friday-five-06-11-7282279/">right here</a></p> <p><strong>1. Do you have a favourite part of autumn?</strong></p> <p>My favourite part is running through the fallen leaves – childish perhaps but a lovely experience</p> <p><strong>2. "It's too cold to snow!" Do you think it ever is?</strong></p> <p>Erm……….let me think ……. Erm ……. I don’t really know!</p> <p><strong>3. Do you feel there is still a place for British Summer Time or should we just stop changing the clocks?</strong></p> <p>Leave them alone </p> <p><strong>4. Are there certain meals you only eat in certain seasons (salad in summer, stew in winter)?</strong></p> <p>Stews are lovely in winter. Salads are great all year round. Curries work well winter and summer as do fish and chips. Some foods are obviously seasonal. Hot cross buns should be eaten at Easter but crumpets must be available all year round – I remember once being told that crumpets were out of season!!!! </p> <p><strong>5. Autumn is...? </strong></p> <p>A golden time to ease us gently into the harshness of winter.</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/06/friday-five-autumn-7321757/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>friday-fiveautumnhttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/06/friday-five-autumn-7321757/#commentshttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/06/marmalade-on-my-nose-7318031/tag:cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk,2009-11-06:/2009/11/06/marmalade-on-my-nose-7318031/Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:37:25 +0100 <p>Well not quite but almost <img src="/img/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif" alt=":roll:" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>You know those not quite wide awake moments when you're still on automatic pilot? When you reach for the orange juice to pour on your breakfast cereal or something similar. <img src="/img/smilies/grayyes.gif" alt=":yes:" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>Well here I was, sat at my laptop catching up on the latest blog posts and email messages when I remembered the troublesome spot on the end of my nose. You know how it is ... you look down at the keyboard and you can just see something out of the corner of your eye. I was going to say a "blackspot" but that gives totally the wrong impression.</p> <p>Anyway back to the spot ..... for the last few days I've kept a pot of ointment next to my laptop so that I'd remember to keep applying it liberally throughout the day. Last night, for some reason, I moved it. This morning I was sat here with coffee, toast and marmalade and a moment ago I reached out for the pot of ointment..... phew that was a close thing.</p> <p>I'm sure you all wanted to hear this rubbish!!!!</p> <p>Have a lovely day <img src="/img/smilies/icon_wave.gif" alt=":wave:" class="middle" border="0"> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/06/marmalade-on-my-nose-7318031/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tagswhat-a-jamhttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/06/marmalade-on-my-nose-7318031/#commentshttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/04/tags-and-teddy-polar-bear-7307035/tag:cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk,2009-11-04:/2009/11/04/tags-and-teddy-polar-bear-7307035/Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:51:39 +0100 <p>Two days ago we were advised of <a href="http://the.blog.co.uk/2009/11/02/improvements-to-the-tag-system-7263090/">"Improvements to the tag system".</a> So much for it making things better!!!!!!</p> <p>My poetry blog has suffered on two fronts - firstly my tag "poem" was deleted from over 260 posts. BCUK doesn't know how this happened <img src="/img/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif" alt=":roll:" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>And now, according to the following message from BCUK, my Teddy Polar Bear (and other) poems have lost their title tags because they exceeded the five word limit.</p> <p>The two actions have completely ruined my tagging system.</p> <blockquote> <p>Hello la_spice, </p> <p>in order to use your tags to improve the searchability of your blog posts, it has been necessary to make a few changes to the tag system.</p> <p>The changes are as follows:</p> <p>- tags will continue to be separated by a comma<br> - a tag must consist of between two and fifty characters<br> - a single tag can consist of up to five words<br> - almost all characters can be used as tags, except <, > and any other HTML code symbols</p> <p>Unfortunately, these changes have caused some of your tags to be deleted.</p> <p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br> The following are your tags were deleted:</p> <p>Post Tag: firmness-like-it-used-to-be | at-the-end-of-the-day | don’t-let-my-mother-on-the-stage-mr-sullivan | teddy-polar-bear-goes-to-school | teddy-polar-bear-goes-on-holiday | through-the-eyes-of-a-child | teddy-polar-bear-goes-to-the-beach | teddy-polar-bear-has-a-friend | i-do-but-thats-another-story | medicine-man-gives-heap-big-medicine! | teddy-polar-bear-–-gone-but-not-forgotten | i’m-a-celebrity-–-get-me-out-of-here | my-lover-has-a-red-red-nose</p> <p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br> The tags were deleted because of the following errors:</p> <p>- Das Tag enthält zu viele Wörter. Ein Tag darf nur aus maximal 5 Wörtern bestehen. Bitte trenne Deine Tags mit Kommas und nicht mit Leerzeichen.</p> <p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p> <p>Thank you for your understanding. We hope you enjoy the new improved tag system.</p> <p>If you want to read more about the new tag system, or give us some feedback on the changes, please click here: The Blog </p> <p>Your blog.de team</p></blockquote> <p><big>So "no" blog team I am not enjoying the "new improved tag system" one bit. I would have at least preferred some notice so that I could try and find a way around this rather than have a fait accompli.</big> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/04/tags-and-teddy-polar-bear-7307035/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>bcuktagginghttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/04/tags-and-teddy-polar-bear-7307035/#commentshttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/10/31/happy-7279494/tag:cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk,2009-10-31:/2009/10/31/happy-7279494/Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:10:25 +0100 <p>Right then......</p> <p>Name FIVE things that make you happy</p> <p>Here's my "Happy List"</p> <p>Babies<br> Sunshine<br> Laughter<br> Music<br> Fluffy white bath sheets</p> <p>So ... tell everyone what makes you happy <img src="/img/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/10/31/happy-7279494/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>happymemehttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/10/31/happy-7279494/#commentshttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/10/30/beware-of-wolves-in-sheep-s-clothing-7272529/tag:cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk,2009-10-30:/2009/10/30/beware-of-wolves-in-sheep-s-clothing-7272529/Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:59:46 +0100 <p>This post concerns spammers and is primarily for group owners/moderators to be on their guard.</p> <p>It seems that spammers have now latched onto group blogs and are signing themselves up as group members on group blogs that have open membership. Obviously once they're members they can post freely on that blog.</p> <p>Yesterday a spammer joined the Blogship Group and so I deleted him/her immediately. </p> <p>Please circulate this message so that we can help reduce the number of spam attacks here on BCUK.</p> <p>Thank you. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/10/30/beware-of-wolves-in-sheep-s-clothing-7272529/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>bcukspammershttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/10/30/beware-of-wolves-in-sheep-s-clothing-7272529/#commentshttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/10/26/relight-my-fire-7248392/tag:cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk,2009-10-26:/2009/10/26/relight-my-fire-7248392/Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:46:50 +0100 <p>I only popped out to buy some paraffin and look who I saw <img src="/img/smilies/icon_eek.gif" alt="8|" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p class="center"><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2127497480102974664UMSmCW"><img src="http://inlinethumb29.webshots.com/45212/2127497480102974664S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="Gerard"></a></p> <p class="center"><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2290087200102974664Wfzxqx"><img src="http://inlinethumb61.webshots.com/16636/2290087200102974664S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="gerard2"></a></p> <p class="center"><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2504919600102974664KKzOUS"><img src="http://inlinethumb20.webshots.com/42771/2504919600102974664S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="gerard3"></a></p> <p class="center">Gerard Depardieu </p> <p>I knew he was in the area last month to do some filming for a film called "Mammuth" but assumed it was all finished - obviously not!</p> <p>This from the local press:</p> <blockquote><p>The Poitou-Charentes is rightly known for its beautiful countryside, great beaches, historic towns and food, wine, cognac and pineau. But it is increasingly being known, too, as a major venue for France’s film industry. While it may be a tad premature to talk about Poitou-Charentes rivalling Hollywood or Bollywood, the film industry has been increasingly keen to use this region to shoot movies and TV dramas. </p> <p>During the summer of 2009 a number of major films have been shot in Poitou-Charentes, and have attracted some of the biggest names in cinema. The first to be shot was ‘Aux quatre vents’ by director Jacques Doillon which features Julie Depardieu, daughter of the French film great Gérard Depardieu. </p> <p>Meanwhile director Benoît Delépine has been filming ‘Mammuth’ which is being made in both the Charente and the Charente-Maritime. The stars of this production are Gérard Depardieu himself plus another leading figure in French film, Isabelle Adjani. </p></blockquote> <p> <small> <a href="http://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/10/26/relight-my-fire-7248392/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>gerard-depadieufrancefilmhttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/10/26/relight-my-fire-7248392/#commentshttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/10/24/joy-is-7236235/tag:cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk,2009-10-24:/2009/10/24/joy-is-7236235/Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:34:50 +0200 <p>Well if you believe what we've been bombarded with all this month you just might say "BMW" but I certainly hope not! <img src="/img/smilies/grayno.gif" alt=":no:" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>So, let's start again <img src="/img/smilies/grayyes.gif" alt=":yes:" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>Please complete the following sentence:</p> <p class="center"><big>Joy is</big> ........................................ </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/10/24/joy-is-7236235/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>joy-isbmwhttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/10/24/joy-is-7236235/#commentshttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/10/24/blog-tour-7230105/tag:cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk,2009-10-24:/2009/10/24/blog-tour-7230105/Sat, 24 Oct 2009 08:21:45 +0200 <p>Yesterday Malakeas said she’d been <a href="http://rainbowsnbutterflies.blog.co.uk/2009/10/23/the-diversity-of-blog-7173889/">blog hopping</a> so I thought we could all join in.</p> <p>Here’s the idea:</p> <p>• Take a look at some blogs that you’ve never read before</p> <p>• Find one you like</p> <p>• Blog an introduction and include a link</p> <p>Here’s mine:</p> <p>This blog entitled <a href="http://have-i-got-a-book-for-you.blog.co.uk/">"Have I Got a Book For You?" </a>is by Lisa Crisp who writes reviews about the books she has read – this is what she says by way of introduction:</p> <blockquote><p>As I'm soon to be entering the publishing world, I thought I should make an effort to not only read, which is easy, but write about reading, which is not. Hence this blog.<br> What will follow will be every book that I read, whether high brow or complete trash. No holds barred. </p> <p>I hope that some might stumble across this list and find a gem of a book, or at least find some of my writings amusing.</p></blockquote> <p>Go on - check it out <img src="/img/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>Don't forget to go "walkabout" and let us know what you find out there in blogland. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/10/24/blog-tour-7230105/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>bloggingnewbiehttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/10/24/blog-tour-7230105/#commentshttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/10/23/a-guide-to-bra-cup-sizes-7228525/tag:cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk,2009-10-23:/2009/10/23/a-guide-to-bra-cup-sizes-7228525/Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:43:40 +0200 <p>Bras and boobs seem to feature quite a lot here in blogland so I thought you might like this</p> <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/a_bra_cup_size/4032649" title="A-bra-cup-size"><img src="http://data6.blog.de/media/649/4032649_97043c21c1_m.gif" alt="A-bra-cup-size"></a><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/b_bra_cup_size/4032650" title="B-bra-cup-size"><img src="http://data6.blog.de/media/650/4032650_f8b15f6af9_m.gif" alt="B-bra-cup-size"></a><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/c_bra_cup_size/4032651" title="C-bra-cup-size"><img src="http://data6.blog.de/media/651/4032651_af81e6c795_m.gif" alt="C-bra-cup-size"></a><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/d_bra_cup_size/4032652" title="D-bra-cup-size"><img src="http://data6.blog.de/media/652/4032652_4ba308a882_m.gif" alt="D-bra-cup-size"></a><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/dd_bra_cup_size/4032653" title="DD-bra-cup-size"><img src="http://data6.blog.de/media/653/4032653_0b493f5c7b_m.gif" alt="DD-bra-cup-size"></a><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/e_bra_cup_size/4032654" title="E-bra-cup-size"><img src="http://data6.blog.de/media/654/4032654_38ad0ad614_m.gif" alt="E-bra-cup-size"></a><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/f_bra_cup_size/4032655" title="F-bra-cup-size"><img src="http://data6.blog.de/media/655/4032655_0a748e26fe_m.gif" alt="F-bra-cup-size"></a><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/g_bra_cup_size/4032656" title="G-bra-cup-size"><img src="http://data6.blog.de/media/656/4032656_90db01b210_m.gif" alt="G-bra-cup-size"></a><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/h_bra_cup_size/4032657" title="H-bra-cup-size"><img src="http://data6.blog.de/media/657/4032657_86e3b4536a_m.gif" alt="H-bra-cup-size"></a></p> <p><small>Nicked from <a href="http://humorsection.blogspot.com/2007/01/funny-bra-cup-sizes.html">here</a></small> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/10/23/a-guide-to-bra-cup-sizes-7228525/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>brasfunboobshttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/10/23/a-guide-to-bra-cup-sizes-7228525/#commentshttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/10/23/pretty-bubbles-in-the-air-7228321/tag:cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk,2009-10-23:/2009/10/23/pretty-bubbles-in-the-air-7228321/Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:12:58 +0200 <p>Many of you might be to young to remember the old song that goes:-</p> <blockquote><p>I'm forever blowing bubbles,<br> Pretty bubbles in the air,<br> They fly so high, nearly reach the sky,<br> Then like my dreams they fade and die</p></blockquote> <p class="center">Earlier today I posted a poem about <a href="http://mypoetry.blog.co.uk/2009/10/23/dream-on-7227899/">dreams</a> which reminded me of a photograph I once took of a bubble. </p> <p class="center">I've just located the image</p> <p class="center"><a href="javascript:window.open(" title="Heart"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/790/2740790_36bf1972a2_m.jpg" alt="Heart"></a></p> <p class="center">If you missed it you can still read the poem by clicking on <a href="http://mypoetry.blog.co.uk/2009/10/23/dream-on-7227899/">this link</a></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/10/23/pretty-bubbles-in-the-air-7228321/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>heartpoemdreamsbubblehttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/10/23/pretty-bubbles-in-the-air-7228321/#commentshttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/10/23/spanish-sandals-7227374/tag:cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk,2009-10-23:/2009/10/23/spanish-sandals-7227374/Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:32:35 +0200 <p>This married couple was on holiday in Spain. They were touring around the marketplace looking at the goods and such, when they passed this small sandal shop. From inside they heard a gentleman with a Spanish accent say, 'You, foreigners! Come in. Come into my humble shop.' So the married couple walked in.The Spaniard said to them, 'I have some special sandals I think you'd be interested in. They make you wild at sex like a great desert camel.'</p> <p>Well, the wife was really interested in buying the sandals after what the man had claimed, but her husband felt he really didn't need them, being the sex god he was. The husband asked the man, 'How could sandals make you into a sex freak?'The man replied, 'Just try them on.' Well, the husband, after much badgering from his wife, finally conceded to try them on. As soon as he slipped them onto his feet, he got this wild look in his eyes; something his wife hadn't seen in many years--- raw sexual power. In a blink of an eye, the husband rushed the Spaniard, threw him on a table and started tearing at the guy's pants. All the time the man was screaming, 'YOU HAVE THEM ON THE WRONG FEET!' </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/10/23/spanish-sandals-7227374/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>sandalsspainsexhttp://cabinfevernow.blog.co.uk/2009/10/23/spanish-sandals-7227374/#comments