jonthebhoy

* Commenting on a complaint from a Mr. Arthur Purdey about a large gas bill, a spokesman for North West gas said, "We agree it was rather high for the time of year. It's possible Mr. Purdey has been charged for the gas used up during the explosion that destroyed his house." (The Daily Telegraph) * Irish police are being handicapped in a search for a stolen van, because they cannot issue a description. It's a Special Branch vehicle and they don't want the public to know what it looks like. (The Guardian) * A young girl who was blown out to sea on a set of inflatable teeth was rescued by a man on an inflatable lobster. A coastguard spokesman commented, "This sort of thing is all too common." (The Times) * At the height of the gale, the harbourmaster radioed a coastguard on the spot and asked him to estimate the wind speed He replied he was sorry, but he didn't have a gauge. However, if it was any help, the wind had just blown his Land Rover off the cliff. (Aberdeen Evening Express) * Mrs. Irene Graham of Thorpe Avenue, Boscombe, delighted the audience with her reminiscence of the German prisoner of war who was sent each week to do her garden. He was repatriated at the end of 1945, she recalled "He'd always seemed a nice friendly chap, but when the crocuses came up in the middle of our lawn in February 1946, they spelt out "Heil Hitler." (Bournemouth Evening Echo) JTB

I think that joe was posting here during the period that doc was waiting for news on his watch, in which case I would suggest that an apology for the delay from him would have been in order. At the very least there should have been some sort of communication. Others have been pillaried here for poor communication, joe should be no different. Communication is key. I hope you get your watch back doc without being charged. Whatever happened to goodwill joe? JTB

Now we know who has the best bus! JTB

Couldn't agree more! JTB

Happy birthday Kris. Good reason to get smashed! JTB

I think you mistake us with our predecessor forum! JTB

Moderator in name, moderate by nature. The job found the man my son. Notwithstanding this, with mine eyes I see what I see, my brain doth computate and my gob doth relate (well my fingers and my pc). We are undeniably in fairly healthy fettle. JTB PS - Good to see ya here.

You don't.............if they need you..........they come calling! JTB

"I don't care what you say about me, as long as you say something about me, and as long as you spell my name right." (George M. Cohan)

I'm not sure I know where it's going either but bear in mind the old adage......"There's no such thing as bad publicity!" JTB

I'm of a good mind to dump this thread. Seems like he's wasted a lot of peoples time. JTB

Chris - the very best wishes for a successful dissertation. In life some things are more important than others and this is one such case. Do your best and we'll look forward to your return. JTB

1940 members in jig time though and probably more active members, on a day to day basis, than it's "maker" ever had. JTB

Sounds like I'm in for a great time!!! Oh well nothing ventured.........as they say. Thanks for the tips guys. JTB

Please feel free to continue to vent. Every vent is a thousand cent! JTB

Black Seal?

In another time, in another life, on another planet, in another universe.............I might have considered this for 'Post of The Month'..................alas..........it's a no this time! JTB

Who's selling and watcha buying? JTB

No-one been to Tunisia?

Thanks for clearing that up Paul. JTB

And I thought Helmut Schoen was a funny name! Welcome. JTB

The challenge for Paul, like the last time, will be coping with the demand. I'm sure lessons were learned from the last Crazy Sale and he will be up to the task. Fabulous prices though! JTB

A magic carpet so that you can follow the Tic for free on their travels through Europe this season. JTB

I'm off to Tunisia in a few days time for a well earned vacation. Sousse to be precise. Never been. Have any of you guys been there? What can I expect? JTB

I had the pleasure of spending a weekend with Gavin Sutherland a couple of years ago (Sutherland Brothers and Quiver) and he still gets healthy royalty cheques every six months or so for Rod's version of Gavin and Ian's song 'Sailing'. They won't hear a bad thing against him either. JTB