Interesting.


He was good looking back then.

Yes,Here It Is:

http://991.com/newGallery/Michael-Jackson-Someone-In-The-Da-324265.jpg


He was good looking back then.

Yes, M.J's appearance has changed drastically since then.

He turns 50 a week from Friday.

Happy Birthday to Michael Jackson!

Happy Birthday to Michael Jackson!



You'll have to wait One more Week.

You'll have to wait One more Week.
Do we have to wait?

Do we have to wait?


We could make a special thread about him.

We could make a special thread about him.
There will probably be one, no doubt several made out.

There will probably be one, no doubt several made out.
Maybe, maybe not. Madonna turned 50 last weekend, but we didn't see several threads about her. :-\\

Maybe, maybe not. Madonna turned 50 last weekend, but we didn't see several threads about her. :-\\
Very curious?

Maybe, maybe not. Madonna turned 50 last weekend, but we didn't see several threads about her. :-\\
Can it be that I had more threads dedicated to my 50th birthday (last year) than Madonna?

Can it be that I had more threads dedicated to my 50th birthday (last year) than Madonna?

oh yeah, I remember you had more than one birthday thread last year...perhaps you might be a 'local celebrity' here on Inthe00's ;) ???


OTOH, I did document Madonna's 50th bday last week in the "50 Years Ago Thread".

There will probably be one, no doubt several made out.


We'd have to tell Apallonia.

We'd have to tell Apallonia.
She could start one?

She could start one?


I think she has a thread on Michael Jackson.

I think she has a thread on Michael Jackson.

Yes, she has an "Ask" thread about Michael Jackson. And Prince (who also turned 50 earlier this year).

Yes, she has an "Ask" thread about Michael Jackson. And Prince (who also turned 50 earlier this year).


Who's the next one to turn 50?

Who's the next one to turn 50?

Michael Jackson, this Friday.


At the moment I can't think of any famous celebs who were born later in 1958. Some might come to mind, though.

Michael Jackson, this Friday.


At the moment I can't think of any famous celebs who were born later in 1958. Some might come to mind, though.


and Michael doesn't even look 50.  :o

and Michael doesn't even look 50.  :o
What age does he look like?

Michael Jackson, this Friday.


At the moment I can't think of any famous celebs who were born later in 1958. Some might come to mind, though.


MADONNA was/is 50 soon?  I think?

MADONNA was/is 50 soon?  I think?
She was 50 the other week.

Born August 26th 1958 - Jan Nevens, Belgian cyclist.

Therefore 50 today.

What age does he look like?


Looks younger than that.

MADONNA was/is 50 soon?  I think?


She was 50 the other week.

Yes, her birthday was on the 16th of this month.

At the moment I can't think of any famous celebs who were born later in 1958. Some might come to mind, though.

oh yes... Megan Mullally, an American actress, will turn 50 on November 12th of this year.

oh yes... Megan Mullally, an American actress, will turn 50 on November 12th of this year.


And her voice sounds like a young girl's voice.

And her voice sounds like a young girl's voice.

I know that she starred on "Will & Grace" as Karen Walker, and she always talked as if she had helium; however, that was not the way she sounded in real life.

Just like Steve Urkel from "Family Matters." Jaleel White used that voice for his character, but his normal one for the character's alter ego, Stefan Urkelle (who showed a different side of Urkel).

I know that she starred on "Will & Grace" as Karen Walker, and she always talked as if she had helium; however, that was not the way she sounded in real life.

Just like Steve Urkel from "Family Matters." Jaleel White used that voice for his character, but his normal one for the character's alter ego, Stefan Urkelle (who showed a different side of Urkel).


and also from Small Wonder Tiffany Brissette was made to sound like a robot on television.

and Michael doesn't even look 50.  :o


Plastic doesn't age ;D

;D ;D ;D ;D

oh yes... Megan Mullally, an American actress, will turn 50 on November 12th of this year.
American figure skater Scott Hamilton celebrates his 50th birthday today.

Plastic doesn't age ;D
Does plastic have a half-life?

American figure skater Scott Hamilton celebrates his 50th birthday today.

So he's a day older than MJ, huh?

Plastic doesn't age ;D


His plastic will melt. ;D

That would be strange looking, but something tells me he wouldn't care.  ;D ;D

oh yes... Megan Mullally, an American actress, will turn 50 on November 12th of this year.
Today August 29th is the 50th birthday of American singer, dancer and composer Michael Jackson, and British writer, comedian and actor Lenny Henry.

That would be strange looking, but something tells me he wouldn't care.  ;D ;D


He's rich,why should he care? ;D

Today August 29th is the 50th birthday of American singer, dancer and composer Michael Jackson, and British writer, comedian and actor Lenny Henry.



I am not quite as familiar with Lenny Henry, altho he must be popular in his native homeland of the UK.

I am not quite as familiar with Lenny Henry, altho he must be popular in his native homeland of the UK.
He is married to comedianne Dawn French.

He is married to comedianne Dawn French.

I have not heard much about her, either. Is she popular in the UK?

Today August 29th is the 50th birthday of American singer, dancer and composer Michael Jackson, and British writer, comedian and actor Lenny Henry.





Who's Lenny Henry? ???

Who's Lenny Henry? ???

He's a British writer, comedian, and actor. It even says so in the post. I'm sure you can find out more info about him on his bio at IMDB.com.

He's a British writer, comedian, and actor. It even says so in the post. I'm sure you can find out more info about him on his bio at IMDB.com.


I recognize him but don't know what films he was in?  ???

He's a British writer, comedian, and actor. It even says so in the post. I'm sure you can find out more info about him on his bio at IMDB.com.
Lenny Henry did the voice for a character in on of the Harry Potter movies.

Lenny Henry did the voice for a character in on of the Harry Potter movies.


Did he do anything else?

Lenny Henry did the voice for a character in on of the Harry Potter movies.
In fact, his wife Dawn French did a voice for a character in the same Harry Potter movie.

Did he do anything else?
The filmography of Lenny Henry:

Work Experience (1989)
Lenny Live and Unleashed
True Identity (1991)
Alive and Kicking (1991)
Bernard and the Genie (1991)
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (voice) (2004)
Kirby & the Amazing Mirror 2 (2007)

The filmography of Lenny Henry:

Work Experience (1989)
Lenny Live and Unleashed
True Identity (1991)
Alive and Kicking (1991)
Bernard and the Genie (1991)
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (voice) (2004)
Kirby & the Amazing Mirror 2 (2007)

So in the Harry Potter movie, he provided the voice for one of the characters (which I assume wasn't a human being)?

So in the Harry Potter movie, he provided the voice for one of the characters (which I assume wasn't a human being)?
I cannot remember the character name but was a Shrunken Head in the Ghostly London Bus.

The filmography of Lenny Henry:

Work Experience (1989)
Lenny Live and Unleashed
True Identity (1991)
Alive and Kicking (1991)
Bernard and the Genie (1991)
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (voice) (2004)
Kirby & the Amazing Mirror 2 (2007)


True Identity,that's where I saw him.

True Identity,that's where I saw him.

I haven't seen any of the aforementioned films...so I can't say I'm the least bit familiar with him. You do learn something new every day, though!

I haven't seen any of the aforementioned films...so I can't say I'm the least bit familiar with him. You do learn something new every day, though!


Which ones have you seen?

Which ones have you seen?

Films that Lenny Henry had nothing to do with, obviously.

Wasn't True Identity the same thing as Watermelon Man?

Films that Lenny Henry had nothing to do with, obviously.
I am trying to think of any Dawn French movies (without looking up imdb)

I am trying to think of any Dawn French movies (without looking up imdb)

I often use IMDB as a last resort when I just can't think of anything. (Film-related, that is.)

I often use IMDB as a last resort when I just can't think of anything. (Film-related, that is.)
So do I. I like reading the Goofs Section

I am trying to think of any Dawn French movies (without looking up imdb)


Who was she?

Who was she?
The comedianne actress wife of Lenny Henry.

So do I. I like reading the Goofs Section

That is always interesting to read. I don't often notice any gaffes when I first view a movie...but after I read them and see the movie again, I try to spot the gaffe. There are different types of gaffes too.

That is always interesting to read. I don't often notice any gaffes when I first view a movie...but after I read them and see the movie again, I try to spot the gaffe. There are different types of gaffes too.
My favourite gaffe is the close-up of Superman (Christopher Reeve) showing dental fillings in his teeth.

My favourite gaffe is the close-up of Superman (Christopher Reeve) showing dental fillings in his teeth.

There are also some gaffes that involve factual errors, which often includes errors in geography. Sometimes I can quickly spot those.

Hanna Barbera cartoons FTW.
Those are fun to watch sometimes.

There are also some gaffes that involve factual errors, which often includes errors in geography. Sometimes I can quickly spot those.
Too numerous to mention.

Too numerous to mention.

As a native of southern California, I do happen to know that there were some factual geography errors in E.T., given that Elliot's home is actually several miles away from the rest of his neighborhood scenes. (The rationale, is that Steven Speilberg wanted to use the community of Porter Ranch as the primary setting, but couldn't find a house with a good backdrop...so he traveled east to Tujunga.) Also, during the bike chase scene (near the end), Elliot and the boys ride their bikes through a then-undeveloped residential neighborhood, but when finished, in the next shot, they all end up on a tree-lined street that is fully developed! (I happen to know which street that is...and I have been down that particular segment of it hundreds of times!) There are also some lunar gaffes, too numerous to mention.

In terms of other factual gaffes in movies, there is The Wedding Singer, which is supposedly set in 1985. Julia (Drew Barrymore's character) is scheduled to marry Glen (the loser) on "August 5th, a week from Sunday", but in 1985, August 5th fell on a Monday. This brings me to another type of gaffe: anachronisms. Anytime a movie is set several years in the past, there's always the challenge of making sure that no item that came into existence after the setting of the movie, winds up in the movie. And I think I remember reading on the "goofs" section of The Wedding Singer on IMDB.com, that there were a few things from the 90's that wound up in some scenes (albeit briefly).

The comedianne actress wife of Lenny Henry.


Is Lenny Henry still active? ???

Is Lenny Henry still active? ???
He crops up on television in a series of his own. But, recently the shows have been unfunny.

He crops up on television in a series of his own. But, recently the shows have been unfunny.



Would this happen to be in The U.S.?  ???

Would this happen to be in The U.S.?  ???
In the UK. I do not know if his shows have been on Us television.

In the UK. I do not know if his shows have been on Us television.

Neither do I, for I have never seen any of his work on television here.

Neither do I, for I have never seen any of his work on television here.
BBC TV programme are shown there I am lead to believe, but his show seem to be not.

In the UK. I do not know if his shows have been on Us television.


Maybe I haven't seen him the US before. ???

Maybe I haven't seen him the US before. ???
I wonder if Leny Henry is well known in Australia?

I wonder if Leny Henry is well known in Australia?


Maybe we should ask our Aussie members (Luke, Mr. Mister, Fussbudget, or mooster)... maybe they might have some insight?

Maybe we should ask our Aussie members (Luke, Mr. Mister, Fussbudget, or mooster)... maybe they might have some insight?
I was planning to next one would be online.

Has Lenny Henry ever did a reality show before? ???

Has Lenny Henry ever did a reality show before? ???
He hosts the bi-annual Comic Relief charity show for the BBC.

I wonder if Leny Henry is well known in Australia?


Without having read anything before or after this post...I can say that Yes, Lenny Henry is known in Oz. I din't know his work well but he hacome over for a few tours here over the past 10 years or so. I saw him on a TV when he was performing live at the Comedy Club.

He hosts the bi-annual Comic Relief charity show for the BBC.


What time is he on? ???

What time is he on? ???
He is usualy on all night for Comic Relief

He is usualy on all night for Comic Relief


I'm guessing here in New York Channel 45. ???

I'm guessing here in New York Channel 45. ???

I have no idea what channel that would be equivalent to in other parts of the country...or if "Channel 45" is just an affiliate in NY. I could check by google-searching.


Edit: nope, can't find anything. :-\\

I'm guessing here in New York Channel 45. ???
On BBC1

Lenny Henry's wife is The Vicar of Dibley.  I know this is shown on the US.

Lenny Henry's wife is The Vicar of Dibley.  I know this is shown on the US.
Has the final to episodes been shown yet, the ones when she finally gets married?

Has the final to episodes been shown yet, the ones when she finally gets married?


Probably, they seem to always be on so I guess the episodes are on constant rotation. 

Tonight's episode is called 'Winter'.  A couple of weeks ago was one called 'Autumn' where the blurb said the vicar dates David's brother.  Is that who she marries?

I can't actually watch The Vicar of Dibley because for somer eason we can't receive the channel in our house despite it been a free-to-air channel.  :-\\

On BBC1



What channel is BBC on DTV? ???

What channel is BBC on DTV? ???


264 is BBC America which isn't quite the same as BBC 1

Probably, they seem to always be on so I guess the episodes are on constant rotation. 

Tonight's episode is called 'Winter'.  A couple of weeks ago was one called 'Autumn' where the blurb said the vicar dates David's brother.  Is that who she marries?

I can't actually watch The Vicar of Dibley because for somer eason we can't receive the channel in our house despite it been a free-to-air channel.   :-\\
That is the first fling she has in the series, she marries someone else, and I do not wish to spoil it for you.

264 is BBC America which isn't quite the same as BBC 1


Ours is in the 100's.

Ours is in the 100's.

Just about all the cable tv systems nowadays have channel numbers in the triple-digits, due to the multitude of new cable networks that have evolved over the years.

Just about all the cable tv systems nowadays have channel numbers in the triple-digits, due to the multitude of new cable networks that have evolved over the years.


There are way too many to even view. :o

There are way too many to even view. :o

You think so?

We have 200+ channels on our cable TV system, yet there are lots of skipped channel numbers. For example, there may be a 74 and a 76, but no 75.

You think so?

We have 200+ channels on our cable TV system, yet there are lots of skipped channel numbers. For example, there may be a 74 and a 76, but no 75.
We have a new cable tv system at home now (hence, the watching of WLIIA), which has many channels to watch and I have not yet counted them all yet.

We have a new cable tv system at home now (hence, the watching of WLIIA), which has many channels to watch and I have not yet counted them all yet.


I think it's too much to count.

I think it's too much to count.
We plan to write out a written list to note down the stations and the station numbers.

We plan to write out a written list to note down the stations and the station numbers.


That's certainly a great idea.

That's certainly a great idea.
It will take some doing, but when in front of the tv, watching something long (like cricket) it will be done.

It will take some doing, but when in front of the tv, watching something long (like cricket) it will be done.


You mean ALL the channels on the TV?

You mean ALL the channels on the TV?
Yes, we have the potential of 1000, but I reckon it will be around 200, but it may be more.

Yes, we have the potential of 1000, but I reckon it will be around 200, but it may be more.


We have 1000 on our TV too.

We have 1000 on our TV too.
with Video+ just press the record button to record the programmes

That is the first fling she has in the series, she marries someone else, and I do not wish to spoil it for you.


I saw the last episode at some point when we were still living in the UK

We plan to write out a written list to note down the stations and the station numbers.

We did that when we had Time Warner Cable. See, we had so many duplicated channels; we wrote 'em all down and asked the company why they were duplicating so many channels; their excuse was "we're eventually going to make them all digital." Plus, they were charging us more each time they "added" channels to their lineup, when they were really putting in more of the same.

We did that when we had Time Warner Cable. See, we had so many duplicated channels; we wrote 'em all down and asked the company why they were duplicating so many channels; their excuse was "we're eventually going to make them all digital." Plus, they were charging us more each time they "added" channels to their lineup, when they were really putting in more of the same.


That is some ripoff.  I never have looked to see if some were duplicated on mine.

That is some ripoff.  I never have looked to see if some were duplicated on mine.

Yeah, so then we switched to Verizon FIOS on June 24th. It was a fiber-optic system, in which all of our household TV's required a cable box.

Yeah, so then we switched to Verizon FIOS on June 24th. It was a fiber-optic system, in which all of our household TV's required a cable box.


Any problems with it?

Any problems with it?

Nope, not yet.

Actually...we did have one minor problem. One time we could not get one of the high-definition channels to show up...but the problem was only temporary.

We did that when we had Time Warner Cable. See, we had so many duplicated channels; we wrote 'em all down and asked the company why they were duplicating so many channels; their excuse was "we're eventually going to make them all digital." Plus, they were charging us more each time they "added" channels to their lineup, when they were really putting in more of the same.
The closes we have to duplicte channels is when the channel is +1. That is when progamme is shown one hour later, so if you have missed the start and have not recorded it, just wait for the hour, e.g. if a programme was starting at 9pm and you missed the start, just wait for 10pm and then you can watch it complete.

The closes we have to duplicte channels is when the channel is +1. That is when progamme is shown one hour later, so if you have missed the start and have not recorded it, just wait for the hour, e.g. if a programme was starting at 9pm and you missed the start, just wait for 10pm and then you can watch it complete.

One of our previous cable systems (Adelphia...until they were bought out by Time Warner) was like that; they had a Nickelodoeon and a Nick Too; Nick Too showed everything three hours later than Nickelodeon. But since 2005, they've been one in the same.

One of our previous cable systems (Adelphia...until they were bought out by Time Warner) was like that; they had a Nickelodoeon and a Nick Too; Nick Too showed everything three hours later than Nickelodeon. But since 2005, they've been one in the same.
Another feature is to pause the the programme you are watching and return to when ready.

Another feature is to pause the the programme you are watching and return to when ready.

Isn't that like Tivo?

I never had anything like that...maybe you did?

Isn't that like Tivo?

I never had anything like that...maybe you did?
I am not sure what Tivo is.

I am not sure what Tivo is.

I think it's a device that allows you to watch what you want, when you want...and it works with a DVR.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tivo

I think it's a device that allows you to watch what you want, when you want...and it works with a DVR.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tivo
Thanks

I think it's a device that allows you to watch what you want, when you want...and it works with a DVR.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tivo
There has been many brand tv boxes, that must had been one of the first.

with Video+ just press the record button to record the programmes


How big is your remote control? ???

How big is your remote control? ???

Most remote controls (for TV sets) are pretty much the same general size these days, even if it means jamming so many buttons onto one unit.

Most remote controls (for TV sets) are pretty much the same general size these days, even if it means jamming so many buttons onto one unit.



Then it gets confusing.

Then it gets confusing.


yes, even with my remote, I still gotta search for the buttons, even those I use regularly!

yes, even with my remote, I still gotta search for the buttons, even those I use regularly!






I have about 4 or 5 remotes in our house.

I have about 4 or 5 remotes in our house.
We only have the one

We only have the one



we have one for the TV,VCR,DVD, and the two fans.

I have about 4 or 5 remotes in our house.


WE have about 4 or 5, one for the surround sound, and one for the t.v., on for xm radio, one for cable!!! Thank God most of them are programmed into the cable remote. Although I think the remotes should have  a pager on them like the cordless phone for when they get lost!

we have one for the TV,VCR,DVD, and the two fans.
Yes of course, different remotes for different machines, but only one for the cable box.

I have about 4 or 5 remotes in our house.


Let's see...I think we may have even more than that. Downstairs we have remote controls for (1) the TV, (2) the VCR, (3) the cable box, (4) the stereo, (5) the guest room TV, and (6) the guest room cable box. (Already there's more!) And upstairs I have two: my TV set, and my cable box. And we have another one for the ceiling fan, but that hasn't worked in ages. (But the ceiling fan itself does.) So we have a total of 9 remote controls in our household!

We have a drawer full off old remotes, one from the previous boxes and VCRs

And it gets confusing which remote turns on what thing. ;D

And it gets confusing which remote turns on what thing. ;D
That is why redundant remotes are put away.

That is why redundant remotes are put away.



Some are also thrown away.

Some are also thrown away.
Thrown away in a green way?

My dad was always losing the remote for the tv and set top box so I bought him a nice remote holder to put next to his chair.  When I was at home the other week I spotted hewas using it as a pen holder.  And still losing the remotes  ::)

My dad was always losing the remote for the tv and set top box so I bought him a nice remote holder to put next to his chair.  When I was at home the other week I spotted hewas using it as a pen holder.  And still losing the remotes  ::)
...but he never loses a pen now?

We have a drawer full off old remotes, one from the previous boxes and VCRs

We never save our old remotes (for appliances we no longer have). If we get rid of an appliance, as to give it away, then we send the remote with it.

Thrown away in a green way?



Are they recycleable? ???

Are they recycleable? ???


They might have parts that are...although it's hard to imagine what. ???

do people ever forget which remote is which anymore? ::) ;D

Occasionally.

Occasionally.


I hate when that happens,4 remotes for everything in the house. ;D

I hate when that happens,4 remotes for everything in the house. ;D
Different appliances have different remotes. If someone could invent an all-purpose remote to be programmed for all your appliances, that would be great.

Hey Jeff your dolphins aren't showing up on my side,must be a Red X,just thought I'd let you know. ;)

do people ever forget which remote is which anymore? ::) ;D
All the time!

Different appliances have different remotes. If someone could invent an all-purpose remote to be programmed for all your appliances, that would be great.


all-in-one remote controls

Hey Jeff your dolphins aren't showing up on my side,must be a Red X,just thought I'd let you know. ;)

The site that hosts those pictures, sometimes the server goes in and out. They should be back up again at some point, I hope.

All the time!



Me Too,I should have just 1 remote.

The site that hosts those pictures, sometimes the server goes in and out. They should be back up again at some point, I hope.



Thanks Jeff. :)

The site that hosts those pictures, sometimes the server goes in and out. They should be back up again at some point, I hope.
Have you save these images in a photobucket account and link from there?

Have you save these images in a photobucket account and link from there?



He has to save them or I'll keep getting a Red X.

He has to save them or I'll keep getting a Red X.
For me the dolphins are fine.

Have you save these images in a photobucket account and link from there?

I do not have a photobucket account, sorry. But I did register with Imageshack not too long ago. However, I don't know how or if I can save animated GIF images...nor do I even know how to create them.

I do not have a photobucket account, sorry. But I did register with Imageshack not too long ago. However, I don't know how or if I can save animated GIF images...nor do I even know how to create them.
Animated images can be saved just like a normal (stationary) image.

Animated images can be saved just like a normal (stationary) image.

Okay, maybe I'll try doing that later this week.

But I still can't create them (ie, from scratch). I think that requires some special knowhow, and possibly a special software application.

Okay, maybe I'll try doing that later this week.

But I still can't create them (ie, from scratch). I think that requires some special knowhow, and possibly a special software application.
I cannot create them either, but in case of emergencies, I have just saved the dolphin to my account.

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm66/Phil_O-Sopher/dolphinsinwater1en1.gifhttp://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm66/Phil_O-Sopher/dolphinsinwater1en1.gifhttp://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm66/Phil_O-Sopher/dolphinsinwater1en1.gifhttp://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm66/Phil_O-Sopher/dolphinsinwater1en1.gif

I cannot create them either, but in case of emergencies, I have just saved the dolphin to my account.

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm66/Phil_O-Sopher/dolphinsinwater1en1.gifhttp://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm66/Phil_O-Sopher/dolphinsinwater1en1.gifhttp://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm66/Phil_O-Sopher/dolphinsinwater1en1.gifhttp://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm66/Phil_O-Sopher/dolphinsinwater1en1.gif

Thank you Philip! I will copy the given URL's to save for future reference!!

Thank you Philip! I will copy the given URL's to save for future reference!!
No problem

...and hopefully those will never go out, like some older Photobucket pictures I've seen in the older replies of other threads.

For me the dolphins are fine.



I see the dolphins now. :)

As do I. :) If they ever go out again for whatever reason, I will see about using Phil's version of them.

As do I. :) If they ever go out again for whatever reason, I will see about using Phil's version of them.



That's a good idea.

That's a good idea.


yes...they will be my backup. So far, nothing has happened...which is good

yes...they will be my backup. So far, nothing has happened...which is good
All are moving perfectly.

All are moving perfectly.

I remember last November, when they were corrupted again, I started using a "Happy Thanksgiving" image, but I didn't like it as much because it wasn't animated, and things weren't quite the same. :-\\ I later retried my dolphins and they worked again.

All are moving perfectly.



and all are swimming again. :)

and all are swimming again. :)


I'd like to go swimming again sometime. I haven't been in a pool in several years, and I'm still learning how to swim (even though it's been 11 long years since I last had any lessons).

I'd like to go swimming again sometime. I haven't been in a pool in several years, and I'm still learning how to swim (even though it's been 11 long years since I last had any lessons).
I was told the swimming is good for bad back sufferers, but the cost of swimming here is expensive.

I was told the swimming is good for bad back sufferers, but the cost of swimming here is expensive.

The last set of lessons that I had was at some guy's house, for a reasonable rate, in the summer of 1997. I was 17 at the time and felt I still needed to learn to swim.

I'd like to go swimming again sometime. I haven't been in a pool in several years, and I'm still learning how to swim (even though it's been 11 long years since I last had any lessons).



I haven't gone swimming in god knows how long,maybe years.

I haven't gone swimming in god knows how long,maybe years.
The last time I swan was 1997 and that was in a foreign(and warmer) country.

The last time I swan was 1997 and that was in a foreign(and warmer) country.


last time I went swimming was over 15 years ago.

last time I went swimming was over 15 years ago.
...and I think I should go again very soon

I haven't gone swimming in god knows how long,maybe years.


The last time I went in a pool was 8 years ago: July 4, 2000, at a friend's house.




...and I think I should go again very soon

I probably won't be going again anytime soon, for Fall has started and I'd like to enjoy the season while it lasts!

...and I think I should go again very soon



I'll wait till it's Summer again.

I'll wait till it's Summer again.
My next swim will be probably when I am next on holiday.

My next swim will be probably when I am next on holiday.


Columbus Day?

I'll wait till it's Summer again.

Nine more months. It'll go by quickly.

Columbus Day?


I don't know if they observe that in the UK or not. :-\\

Columbus Day?
When is Columbus Day? This date is new to me.

I don't know if they observe that in the UK or not. :-\\
I certainly have not previously observed this day before.

I certainly have not previously observed this day before.

I think it is observed in the US because Columbus was responsible for discovering the American continent. However, it isn't observed much anymore; I know that schools don't take the day off.

I think it is observed in the US because Columbus was responsible for discovering the American continent. However, it isn't observed much anymore; I know that schools don't take the day off.
Obsered in the Colonial States more?

Obsered in the Colonial States more?


Perhaps. I am not sure, since I have never been to that part of the country.

Perhaps. I am not sure, since I have never been to that part of the country.
On the east coast, where you are on the west.

Colonial States?  Is that a term only used in UK?

Colonial States?  Is that a term only used in UK?
Worldwide ?

The Thirteen Colonies were part of what became known as British America, a name that was used by Great Britain until the Treaty of Paris (1783) recognized the independence of the original United States of America. These thirteen British colonies in North America rebelled against British rule in 1775. A provisional government was formed which proclaimed their independence, which is now celebrated as having occurred on July 4, 1776, and subsequently became the original thirteen United States of America. The colonies were founded between 1607 (Virginia), and 1733 (Georgia), although Great Britain held several other colonies in North America and the West Indies.

When is Columbus Day? This date is new to me.



October 12th.

October 12th.
What happens on that day?

What happens on that day?



We celebrate the day of Christopher Columbus.

We celebrate the day of Christopher Columbus.
What do you do, set sail in a boat to find new land?

What do you do, set sail in a boat to find new land?



It's just a day to stay home.

It's just a day to stay home.
Eat good food?

I think it is observed in the US because Columbus was responsible for discovering the American continent. However, it isn't observed much anymore; I know that schools don't take the day off.



We do here in Massachusetts.  It is more a weekend for fall festivals and leaf peeping.  It is late this year, usually around the 2nd or 3rd, this year the 13th, when most of the leaves will have turned.

We do here in Massachusetts.  It is more a weekend for fall festivals and leaf peeping.  It is late this year, usually around the 2nd or 3rd, this year the 13th, when most of the leaves will have turned.
Leaf peeping?

Leaf peeping?



When leaves change color,It happens around November.

Eat good food?


Yeah,plus a lot of junk food too.

Yeah,plus a lot of junk food too.
As any festive occasion?

As any festive occasion?



some occasions are different than others.

We do here in Massachusetts.  It is more a weekend for fall festivals and leaf peeping.  It is late this year, usually around the 2nd or 3rd, this year the 13th, when most of the leaves will have turned.

Are you speaking of Columbus Day? It is observed on the 2nd Monday of October, so this year it would be the 13th.

Leaf peeping?


The Northeastern U.S. is, for whatever reason, know for the intensity of color change in the trees.  People do come from all over the world to see it. I worked in a resort in New Hampshire way back when and was surprised to meet many people who said the returned every year to see the colors.  Being from here I just thought that it was the same everywhere.

http://www.terragalleria.com/images/us-ne/usvt6542.jpeg

The Northeastern U.S. is, for whatever reason, know for the intensity of color change in the trees.  People do come from all over the world to see it. I worked in a resort in New Hampshire way back when and was surprised to meet many people who said the returned every year to see the colors.  Being from here I just thought that it was the same everywhere.

http://www.terragalleria.com/images/us-ne/usvt6542.jpeg


It looks very picturesque. I love all the fall colors. 8) :)

The Northeastern U.S. is, for whatever reason, know for the intensity of color change in the trees.  People do come from all over the world to see it. I worked in a resort in New Hampshire way back when and was surprised to meet many people who said the returned every year to see the colors.  Being from here I just thought that it was the same everywhere.

http://www.terragalleria.com/images/us-ne/usvt6542.jpeg



We have color tours in Michigan, but nothing quite as lovely as this.

The Northeastern U.S. is, for whatever reason, know for the intensity of color change in the trees.  People do come from all over the world to see it. I worked in a resort in New Hampshire way back when and was surprised to meet many people who said the returned every year to see the colors.  Being from here I just thought that it was the same everywhere.

http://www.terragalleria.com/images/us-ne/usvt6542.jpeg


I know people here in Connecticut who were talking about going up to Vermont or New Hampshire to see the colours and I couldn't understand it.  Virtually our whole town is just houses tucked amongst the forest so we have plenty of fall colour without driving three or four hours!

The Northeastern U.S. is, for whatever reason, know for the intensity of color change in the trees.  People do come from all over the world to see it. I worked in a resort in New Hampshire way back when and was surprised to meet many people who said the returned every year to see the colors.  Being from here I just thought that it was the same everywhere.

http://www.terragalleria.com/images/us-ne/usvt6542.jpeg



I had a very good friend in Chicago ... way back in 78 .. he and I went on a long trip, through Canada, then into New Hampshire. He made a point of driving me out to an area, to witness those dramatic leaf colors. It was truly gorgeous !   8)

The Northeastern U.S. is, for whatever reason, know for the intensity of color change in the trees.  People do come from all over the world to see it. I worked in a resort in New Hampshire way back when and was surprised to meet many people who said the returned every year to see the colors.  Being from here I just thought that it was the same everywhere.

http://www.terragalleria.com/images/us-ne/usvt6542.jpeg



That is a gorgeous scene. :)

The Northeastern U.S. is, for whatever reason, know for the intensity of color change in the trees.  People do come from all over the world to see it. I worked in a resort in New Hampshire way back when and was surprised to meet many people who said the returned every year to see the colors.  Being from here I just thought that it was the same everywhere.

http://www.terragalleria.com/images/us-ne/usvt6542.jpeg
It is the same that whole world over, autumn arrives, the trees lose their covering and we gain extra covering.

It is the same that whole world over, autumn arrives, the trees lose their covering and we gain extra covering.


then the leaves cover the ground which means we have to sweep them.

then the leaves cover the ground which means we have to sweep them.
That makes a change from chasing carts?

That makes a change from chasing carts?



Well I'd have to do that too.  ::)

Well I'd have to do that too.  ::)
Any other duties?

It is the same that whole world over, autumn arrives, the trees lose their covering and we gain extra covering.

...and some trees' leaves change color, as depicted in the photograph above. Such trees are known as deciduous trees. If a tree's leaves stay green all the time, then it's called an evergreen. I learned this information a mighty long time ago.

...and some trees' leaves change color, as depicted in the photograph above. Such trees are known as deciduous trees. If a tree's leaves stay green all the time, then it's called an evergreen. I learned this information a mighty long time ago.


thanks for sharing

thanks for sharing


no prob ;)

And deciduous trees shed their leaves at the end of the growing season...

Any other duties?



sweep garbage and remove leaves from carts.

sweep garbage and remove leaves from carts.
Do you yearn for a position inside the store?

Do you yearn for a position inside the store?


Yes definitely when the winter comes,I might ask for a position inside.

Yes definitely when the winter comes,I might ask for a position inside.
Even as overtime?

Even as overtime?



I might want to do some overtime.

I might want to do some overtime.
Then progressing for something permanent?

Then progressing for something permanent?



something inside,it's tough doing it outside.

something inside,it's tough doing it outside.
Good luck if the ocassion arrives.

Yes definitely when the winter comes,I might ask for a position inside.

that would be good, because I imagine it gets super-cold at that time.

that would be good, because I imagine it gets super-cold at that time.


around December to early January.

around December to early January.


By then, I certainly hope to have a job. Yes, I have been saying that for ages now, but this time I feel that I'm gonna get something.

By then, I certainly hope to have a job. Yes, I have been saying that for ages now, but this time I feel that I'm gonna get something.


Good Luck,I hope you get it. :)

Good Luck,I hope you get it. :)

I have a feeling I will. I need the money desperately.

I have a feeling I will. I need the money desperately.



Alright How much money do you need?  ;D

Alright How much money do you need?  ;D


Enough to replenish my bank account.

Enough to replenish my bank account.


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Will a couple of thousand do? ;D

You volunteering?  Send some this way too. ::)

You volunteering?  Send some this way too. ::)



You should re-train to become a baker. That's what people do ........... who 'knead the dough' !     :)

You should re-train to become a baker. That's what people do ........... who 'knead the dough' !     :)



Punster!! ;D ;D

Punster!! ;D ;D


You're guaranteed to make a lot of bread ! Now we know what motivated David Gates.  He didn't do as well as his brother Bill though.












:P







:D

I wonder if Bill Gates does handouts?  lol ;D

I wonder if Bill Gates does handouts?  lol ;D


I read somewhere, that if he drops a $20 note on the ground ...... it's not worth his time to pick it up ... as he makes more than that, by the time he could have picked it up !



Hey Bill ........... start dropping in OUR direction !  >:(
















:D


;D

8)

You should re-train to become a baker. That's what people do ........... who 'knead the dough' !     :)

You got that right!! :D :D

I read somewhere, that if he drops a $20 note on the ground ...... it's not worth his time to pick it up ... as he makes more than that, by the time he could have picked it up !



Hey Bill ........... start dropping in OUR direction ! 8)>:(
















:D


;D

8)


Maybe he will....NOT!  After all we're too crazy. :D

I read somewhere, that if he drops a $20 note on the ground ...... it's not worth his time to pick it up ... as he makes more than that, by the time he could have picked it up !



Hey Bill ........... start dropping in OUR direction ! 8)>:(
















:D


;D

8)
If I was to bend down to pick money up, I may do my back in, and it may be more trouble than ever.

I wonder if Bill Gates does handouts?  lol ;D




maybe we should call him up.

maybe we should call him up.







Maybe if we decide to suck up big time, he might give everyone on this site a million bucks ?

Maybe if we decide to suck up big time, he might give everyone on this site a million bucks ?


Right! Like that's ever going to happen.  ::)

Right! Like that's ever going to happen.  ::)


Well, it would only be pocket money to him ...... a $100 million .... say just everybody in the karma league ? Yeah, he wouldn't miss that at all.


How about it Bill ..........    ???






you 'tight wad' !    >:(




:P



:D

Well, it would only be pocket money to him ...... a $100 million .... say just everybody in the karma league ? Yeah, he wouldn't miss that at all.


How about it Bill ..........    ???






you 'tight wad' !   8)>:(




:P



:D


Bill Gates or Sir Billzy?

Bill Gates or Sir Billzy?



Well, he may have a knighthood .... but I don't think Sir Billzy's that rich. If he were, you'd be down on all fours ....... ready, willing and able !











:D

Well, he may have a knighthood .... but I don't think Sir Billzy's that rich. If he were, you'd be down on all fours ....... ready, willing and able !











:D



I'm ignoring that last statement. ;D ::)

I'm ignoring that last statement. ;D ::)








You don't pop your cork for every guy you see ? Hey big spender !    8)

You don't pop your cork for every guy you see ? Hey big spender !    8)


I'd rather pop my cork for a girl instead. ;)

Well, it would only be pocket money to him ...... a $100 million .... say just everybody in the karma league ? Yeah, he wouldn't miss that at all.


How about it Bill ..........    ???






you 'tight wad' !   8)>:(




:P



:D


To suck up, you should be thowing wet, slobbery kissy faces... :-* :-* :-* 8-P 8-P

and I finally got that karma for you.

I have never liked the taste of Champange

To suck up, you should be thowing wet, slobbery kissy faces... :-* :-* :-* 8-P 8-P

and I finally got that karma for you.


Thanks ... and reciprocated about 5 mins ago !   :)

I have never liked the taste of Champange


Why? What's wrong with it?  ???

Why? What's wrong with it?  ???
The taste, to dry, and no hint of sweetness to it.

The taste, to dry, and no hint of sweetness to it.



So you like grape wine? ???