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RH, I knew I had seen one somewhere..........................[kiss] http://www.planzo.com/

Understood, I'll have a delve into my files...............................[geek]

“I love flying. I've been to almost as many places as my luggage.” Bob Hope

Miki, why have I suddenly got widescreen ?

Not sure if this of use to you but have a look at   www.desktopcalendar.tk I use it all the time and it's free.................................[:)]

Do you feel better now Mr Smith ?

Clair, you are in the lounge and like-minded people are enjoying a touch of light-hearted banter, no-one is being rude or offensive, well, no-one if you exclude the bottom whipping thats going on at the moment. Smile, take a deep breath and join in......................................................................................................................................or not [:)]

[quote user="TWINKLE"] Right!  That's it Chris Head!  Bend over - you're having 40 whips of my cane.[:$] [/quote] A Stick to the point perhaps.?

Just when you thought it was safe to go to the loo........................................................[:D]

Sounds good to me Mr Smith..................................

Like 'Coronation Street omnibus'.....................................[:@]

and here's me, all on my own...................................................[:(]

Are you sure that you want to join a Clique. Structure of Cliques. (Wikipedia) Social roles within cliques vary, but two roles stereotypically associated with to most cliques - that of the "queen bee" and that of the "outcast". Queen bee The queen bee is the clique's leader. Characteristics often associated to her are a pleasant appearance, charisma, skill in manipulation and monetary power. The queen bee has substantial influence and power over the clique, and is usually envied and looked upon as a role model by clique members and at times by outsiders to the clique. Her actions are closely followed and imitated, even though they may not be of a positive nature. With this, the social role of the "outcast" is defined, as individuals that the queen bee dislikes may be classified by her as such, thus encouraging clique members to victimise the outcast, in order to continue to be part of the clique or to receive praise from the queen bee. In most cliques there is, at least to some degree, a power struggle for the position of the queen bee. Hence, the clique's leader might change from time to time, for example due to a member (or non-member) exceeding the queen bee's abilities, or members getting fed up with the Queen Bee's antics and thus attracting followers of the old clique leader. Outside influences may also act upon the social structure of the clique, such as changing interests or increasing maturity among clique members. Outcast The outcast is a person who does not fit into any specific clique, and as such, at times faces phyisical and psychological aggression from clique members, in a fashion similar to bullying. It is not common for witnesses to defend an outcast, as most fear being rejected and potentially becoming an outcast themselves. Ultimately, most of the damage an outcast receives is psychological. Feelings of isolation and enmity may result into the outcast developing clinical depression, psychological trauma, and, in some cases, suicidal thoughts.  Outcasts may have difficulty seeking help from an adult or relative, as a collective impression that such an act is humiliating is present within adolescent social groups in general. It is plausible to assume that clique members themselves create this impression, in order to avoid being confronted by adults. Sometimes the situations can get so bad that the outcast might feel tempted to leave the larger social group. 

Cassis, you are correct, of course, it started because of the ten english couples that live within seven miles of us, eight came from those two counties. It could also be the fact that the area we live is very similar, geographically, to north dorset/hampshire. ps. where is your christmas avatar ?

Still raining then, but the winds dropped a bit................................................[8-|]

Too much cheese before bedtime can also cause problems..............................[:D]

It was a compliment, actually....................[:D]

Young Lad 12 years old turns up with a batterd old guitar and gets to play with Deep Purple?  And how good is he, amazing.........................  http://www.drummerworld.c.....paicesmoke.html

That's rather profound for a wet Sunday afternoon Chris...........................[8-)]

A worthwhile post but very difficult to achieve in reality. I belong to several forums and all, without exception, suffer from thread 'hijacking' to a certain degree. On a Triumph forum I use frequently, we simply post "Hijack, lets get back on track" and this usually works. Exceptions are the usual 'oddballs' that drift into and out-of the forums. There is also the 'mines bigger than yours' brigade who seem happy to rubbish someones genuine attempt at a contribution to the forum. This is, of course, all part of the pleasure of being involved with forums and I have to say that this site seems to be very fairly moderated. If you struggle with that there is another, (no names), french forum that will ban you without any communication, if you even cough out of turn. Enjoy this site and say after me, I will not hijack a thread, I will not hijack a thread, I will not hijack a thread................................[:D][:D]

Shadowfax, without a doubt..............................[8-|]

It's gone to the place where all threads go, poor Dick and Chris, you'll have to look for another place to have an argument...[:D] Maybe the Moderators should consider a 'fight room', just for you two.................[:D]

We've got house's near to us that have been 'lit' for at least a week already..........................[:)]

http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=419607&in_page_id=1770   [:D][:D]  

In the 2001 UK census, 390,000 people listed their religion as Jedi Knights, making it the nation’s fourth-biggest religious belief. May the Force be with you................................[8-)][8-|]