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Forum: Nothingland 07-15-2019, 09:25 AM
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Posted By Carruthers
It might be worth relating the following. ...

It might be worth relating the following.

When Dad gets changed, or needs somewhere convenient to sort out his post, he'll perch on the edge of the bed.

Using his walker, he reverses up to the...
Forum: Nothingland 07-13-2019, 06:26 AM
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Posted By Carruthers
It has crossed my mind to take on an older dog...

It has crossed my mind to take on an older dog but I'd quite like to have one that's going to be around for a few years before the problems of (canine) old age set in.



The trouble is I'd still...
Forum: Nothingland 07-13-2019, 04:28 AM
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Posted By Carruthers
Unfortunately, it would be difficult, if not...

Unfortunately, it would be difficult, if not impossible, to give a dog the required exercise as there is a limit to how long I can leave Dad on his own.

His balance is poor and his mobility even...
Forum: Nothingland 07-12-2019, 10:49 AM
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Posted By Carruthers
The Chocolate Labrador who I looked after to the...

The Chocolate Labrador who I looked after to the extent that he was (almost) half mine was very fond of plums.

I remember taking him home one evening whereupon he headed straight for the plum tree...
Forum: Nothingland 07-11-2019, 05:39 AM
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Posted By Carruthers
My old Dad (94 next week) is not a fan of...

My old Dad (94 next week) is not a fan of squirrels.

He takes great delight in watching the birds, esp the Great Spotted Woodpeckers, which visit the feeders but becomes somewhat animated when...
Forum: Nothingland 07-10-2019, 10:34 AM
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Posted By Carruthers
Sorry to hear that Mr G. :eek: I've never...

Sorry to hear that Mr G. :eek:

I've never had the misfortune to tangle with a squirrel but my old Yellow Lab x Border Collie, who was too fleet of foot for his own good, caught one out on a walk...
Forum: Nothingland 07-04-2019, 05:11 AM
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Posted By Carruthers
Consider yourself fortunate that you don't live...

Consider yourself fortunate that you don't live in Alabama. :eek:

68207



Link (https://edition.cnn.com/2019/07/01/us/alabama-wasp-nest-warning-trnd/index.html)
Forum: Nothingland 06-26-2019, 12:13 PM
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Posted By Carruthers
Do you know if any of these reviews are actually...

Do you know if any of these reviews are actually read?
Or are they filed as evidence to be used against you at some unspecified point in the future?

At one place I worked each department had to...
Forum: Nothingland 04-21-2019, 10:59 AM
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Posted By Carruthers
I can sympathise, Henry. I got in the car on...

I can sympathise, Henry.

I got in the car on Wednesday morning about 0730 to head off on the weekly shopping trip, turned the key and the the car gave a groan as there wasn't enough power in the...
Forum: Nothingland 04-03-2019, 04:46 AM
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Posted By Carruthers
Power companies are like the peace of God. ...

Power companies are like the peace of God.

They passeth all understanding.

They also move in mysterious ways.
Forum: Nothingland 03-10-2019, 10:47 AM
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Posted By Carruthers
Is there anything here that helps? Link...

Is there anything here that helps? Link (https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=set+time+tracfone)
Forum: Nothingland 09-14-2018, 04:00 AM
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Views: 599,763
Posted By Carruthers
Thank you! I shall investigate further and...

Thank you! I shall investigate further and forthwith!

After somebody reversed into my car and put a large crease in the backdoor, I was plagued for months by claims handling firms.

One firm...
Forum: Nothingland 09-13-2018, 04:14 PM
Replies: 2,124
Views: 599,763
Posted By Carruthers
Slight UK variation on the theme... These...

Slight UK variation on the theme...

These scam calls send a false number but do not usually clone a legitimate number.
A quick internet search usually reveals more information.

However,...
Forum: Nothingland 05-28-2018, 04:55 PM
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Posted By Carruthers
Always remember that time flies like an arrow but...

Always remember that time flies like an arrow but fruit flies like a banana. ;)
Forum: Nothingland 01-21-2018, 09:24 AM
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Posted By Carruthers
Our local health centre has a touchscreen for DIY...

Our local health centre has a touchscreen for DIY check ins and a sanitising hand gel dispenser next to it.
I can count on the fingers of one (sanitised) hand the number of people that I have seen...
Forum: Nothingland 01-14-2018, 09:31 AM
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Posted By Carruthers
Exactly!

Exactly!
Forum: Nothingland 01-14-2018, 06:06 AM
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Posted By Carruthers
Interesting! When I had the jab I was told...

Interesting!

When I had the jab I was told that there was the possibility of mild cold/flu like symptoms within a few days.

I've never experienced that reaction nor have I ever had flu after...
Forum: Nothingland 01-14-2018, 03:31 AM
Replies: 2,124
Views: 599,763
Posted By Carruthers
I've only had flu a couple of times in my life...

I've only had flu a couple of times in my life and I don't want it again.
All my joints hurt like hell, I had no appetite and weight dropped off me alarmingly.

I had a flu jab at the end of...
Forum: Nothingland 07-07-2015, 03:47 AM
Replies: 2,124
Views: 599,763
Posted By Carruthers
There's... Thick Thick as a plank ...

There's...

Thick

Thick as a plank

Thick as two short planks

Thick as a brick and not half as useful
Forum: Nothingland 02-20-2015, 03:10 PM
Replies: 2,124
Views: 599,763
Posted By Carruthers
Is a fake hammer required to hit fake nails? ...

Is a fake hammer required to hit fake nails?

C'mon, it's a reasonable question.
Forum: Nothingland 01-08-2015, 09:45 AM
Replies: 2,124
Views: 599,763
Posted By Carruthers
Video: Woman's curse-laden tirade at Ypsilanti...

Video: Woman's curse-laden tirade at Ypsilanti McDonald's goes viral (http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2015/01/video_of_woman_yelling_at_ypsi.html#incart_river)

This from the comments...
Forum: Nothingland 01-05-2015, 10:08 AM
Replies: 2,124
Views: 599,763
Posted By Carruthers
ATM errors take a monumental amount of time to...

ATM errors take a monumental amount of time to resolve on this side of the Atlantic as well. The financial pages of the weekend press often relate the slow and confusing path to resolution.
On the...
Forum: Nothingland 12-31-2014, 03:06 AM
Replies: 2,124
Views: 599,763
Posted By Carruthers
Tis the way of the World, unfortunately. It is...

Tis the way of the World, unfortunately. It is always someone else's fault.

I think that the last time there was an outbreak of honesty and integrity was after the unfortunate business of George...
Forum: Nothingland 12-30-2014, 12:41 AM
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Views: 599,763
Posted By Carruthers
Banish from your mind thoughts of using razor...

Banish from your mind thoughts of using razor sharp wit, withering sarcasm or extreme violence. Just threaten to sue 'em.

That'll have McKentuckyfriedarbyburger quaking in its corporate boots.
...
Forum: Nothingland 12-27-2014, 09:35 PM
Replies: 2,124
Views: 599,763
Posted By Carruthers
Two days on and we still don't know what...

Two days on and we still don't know what happened.

Come on, Grav. Spill the beans...




...or the burgers.
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