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Yeah, happy birthday Canada And to celebrate here's a pic of a nice wholesome Mountie *thinks nasty unwholesome thoughts ...* .

Ha - in the UK flying is cheaper than the train. A lot cheaper in many cases. Since the train system was flogged off to private companies in the 80s (previously State owned since 1948) passengers fares have rocketed AND the govt pays these companies many time more in subsidies now than it was costing to run the whole system before privatisation! And if you expect to get a seat for your eye wateringly expensive ticket on a commuter train or Friday night forget it - you'll be strap hanging all the way *tries to forget memory of especially nightmarish journey *

It's called verbal irony, saying the opposite to what you mean *blank look of bewilderment * .... kind of a word play ... lots of English / American humour uses it *still not laughing * ... guess it doesn't travel too well ...

He's a "proper" actor too - stage acting, Shakespeare etc - and he's done a lot of preparation "Andrew Garfield put in the hard work. He spent six months with a health and fitness trainer, while also working with a stunt team and learning trampoline, basketball, martial arts and parkour skills".

He's got the skill, the power, a killer serve and the stamina (the guy barely broke sweat!). But it's more than that, it's also a mind game. If he can he maintain his cool as the pressure cranks up he deserves to be in the final

That's great - get yourself back in control of this old jalopy called life!

And football???? (sorry, "soccer" for you guys ). As if we don't get enough of it with wall to wall league footy throughout the year. No wonder they can't sell the tickets. And who cares that Beckham didn't make the cut. He's more of an underwear salesman these days anyway ...

That was worth paying the TV licence for Credit to Nadal - still happy to sign autographs on his way out

No-one following Wimbledon? Lukas Rosol has just won the 3rd set against Nadal and leads 2 sets to 1

Interesting. I agree there's a lot in what you say. Also, maybe it's because much of the world is shades of grey, rather than being exclusively one thing or another. Sure there are those who could never have sex with another of the same (or opposite) sex, and there are those who could, even if it might be exceptional. I don't like labels, personally - although I do accept myself as gay - and prefer the spectrum approach of Kinsey. Of course some of those bi's may just be being greedy and want the whole pie

Yeah, agree with what's been said. You are not useless. But maybe you can find ways to work smarter. You could jot down your personal strengths and weaknesses, then consider if you are employing your strengths to full advantage. If you completed your Masters what opportunities would that offer? If that excites you then go for it. Having a daily exercise routine is always beneficial - it releases stress and just makes you feel more able to cope with what life throws at you. For me first thing in the morning is best 'cos I can't do anything on a full stomach. You don't need expensive gym membership, just a floor and a bit of space (press ups - gradually increase the number; squats - watch YouTube how to do them safely). You will feel better. Develop a passion for something you are interested in; an art class, or maybe learn a musical instrument. Look on Google for local groups in your area. Also it means you will meet people!! There is always something you can do to improve your life and make you happier

Nice blog Yettie. Yeah I remember my first ciggie - nicked from my Dad. He smoked so many I knew he wouldn't miss one Probably aged 9 or 10? Anyway, I was with my brother, puffing away, not inhaling, and he said no you've got to breathe it in. Which I did, and nearly threw up followed by a mega coughing fit. It was gross. And I never had another. So, like with your Dad, the trick to not smoking seems to be to start 'em young

Who ate all the pies??

Promise us there'll be screams-a-plenty when Tanner materialises in front of the evil troll-hag-witch-bitch looking as he did when she murdered him, with blood oozing from his crushed skull, maybe an eye half hanging out, so she can give a full throttle shriek of terror just before he bursts the blood vessels in her scrawny neck using his poltergeist powers, and she dies a horrible slow lingering death while her tiny twisted little brain tries to grapple with the consequences of what she did *pants in excitement*. Pleeeeze.

Oooops, I forgot to mention another factor - that I'm sure no-one's interested in - the fraternal team "bonding". Yeah, we're just guys, doing guy things y' know. Nothin' wrong with Matt Grevers givin' a teammate a friendly rub ... And that's not a "bulge" comin' on, so get that out of your smutty minds. No siree, that's how it always hangs ...

A Golden Eagle, soaring majestically above my kingdom far below ... ... but the quiz says I'm a crow

Nope, no real interest in ogling divers' junk .... In fact I could easily have overlooked it entirely ...

Andrew Garfield is .... The Amazing Spider-Man! http://www.telegraph...ional-side.html Looks good from this angle too

Yes indeedy you do Lily. I mean c'mon, look at the alternative *eeeeek * ... snog! Kiss? Or snog! It's a no brainer *heheh*

Yeah, same with me. I recently saw A Home at the End of the World. It's a good film, well acted, and the ending reflects the period it was set in, but it finished on such a sad note I was on a real downer. As I get older I want to be uplifted by stuff. Also if I'm feeling melancholic I can't play anything sad it just sends me into a pit of gloom Likewise I now check the end of stories to make sure it doesn't end in suicide, or the lover being killed in a horrible crash right at the end. Those writers are real meanies Edit to add I watched Mambo Italiano again at the weekend. Yeah, there is a sad sub-plot in it but overall it's just such a fun uplifting film, well acted and with a great cast. So, if you're feeling a bit low I can highly recommend it

Thanks for the responses, and sorry to hear about your injuries Krista . Benji, you said "Anyone that tried to stick the landing straight legged and footed was a fool, you could shatter a knee, tear cartilage and end a career" but in the Mens' Floor Exercise there's a routine where the gymnast somersaults, does a stick landing, bounces up and continues across the floor. Have a look at Jake Dalton in the Men's Floor Exercise: At 0:57 - if you can manage to freeze the frame - you'll see he lands vertically, legs together and seemingly straight with his knees apparently locked, then he bounces off and completes the routine. So the full landing impact seems to be transmitted to his body with maximum force. They all do this, presumably to get the highest score (and maximum harm? ). I take Krista's point that gymnasts are their "own demise ... (they) create the moves.. " but if stick landings are especially damaging, the scoring rules could be changed to give no points for this. Then gymnasts would have no need to do them and the rest of the routine would still be impressive. Here's another pic of Jake

Oooo you old stick-in-the-mud. I bet you were sucking Werthers' Originals when you typed that Here's another I don't like. It's a product name rather than a word but even so ... -Germaloids-

Yeah, happy belated. Wow 25. You're gettin' old, W_L And the thing is the next 25 will go by even quicker and before you know it you'll be skidding around on your pimped up motorised mobile commode, squishing small dogs and terrorising the neighbourhood

That would be the smart move - then you could sell it and make a profit But you'd have to decide what to do with it in the meantime - ponytail, plaits, dreadlocks or maybe terrify the neighbourhood with a bun

"It's not the despair, Laura. I can stand the despair. It's the hope!!!"