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Lewes on Bonfire Night! These guys have it right!!

If it`s historical fiction you want I really enjoyed this :- http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rebels-Traitors-Lindsey-Davis/dp/1846056322

http://forum.gon.com/showpost.php?p=5445396&postcount=1

Only 3 days left. Worth a listen. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00vy70n

I must admit that I found this mildly amusing:- "The English are feeling the pinch in relation to recent terrorist threats and have raised their security level from "Miffed" to "Peeved." Soon, though, security levels may be raised yet again to "Irritated" or even "A Bit Cross." "A Bit Cross" has not been used since the blitz in 1940 when tea supplies all but ran out. Terrorists have been re-categorised from "Tiresome" to a "Bloody Nuisance." The last time the British issued a "Bloody Nuisance" warning level was during the great fire of 1666. The Scots raised their threat level from "****ed Off" to "Let's get the Bastards." They don't have any other levels. This is the reason they have been used on the frontline in the British army for the last 300 years. The French government announced yesterday that it has raised its terror alert level from "Run" to "Hide." The only two higher levels in France are "Collaborate" and "Surrender." The rise was precipitated by a recent fire that destroyed France's white flag factory, effectively paralysing the country's military capability. The Italians have increased the alert level from "Shout loudly and excitedly" to "Elaborate Military Posturing." Two more levels remain: "Ineffective Combat Operations" and "Change Sides." The Germans also increased their alert state from "Disdainful Arrogance" to "Dress in Uniform and Sing Marching Songs." They also have two higher levels: "Invade a Neighbour" and "Lose." The Belgians, on the other hand, are all on holiday as usual, and the only threat they are worried about is NATO pulling out of Brussels. The Spanish are all excited to see their new submarines ready to deploy. These beautifully designed subs have glass bottoms so the new Spanish navy can get a really good look at the old Spanish navy. The Americans meanwhile are carrying out pre-emptive strikes on all of their allies, just in case. The Australians, meanwhile, have raised their security level from "No worries" to "She'll be alright, mate." Three more escalation levels remain, "Crikey!, "I think we'll need to cancel the barbie this weekend" and although this one has never been warranted, "The Barbie is cancelled." The New Zealanders have also raised their security levels - from "baaa" to "BAAAA!" Due to continuing defence cutbacks (the air force being a squadron of spotty teenagers flying paper aeroplanes and the navy some toy boats in the Prime Minister's bath), New Zealand only has one more level of escalation, which is "****, I hope Australia will come and rescue us."

According to the papers this morning his bid has been turned down.

Tanya Streeter (see post no2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8trCAc8oTWI&list=SL

I always found Tanya Streeter the freediver quite attractive (esp in her wet suit!) myself. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8trCAc8oTWI&list=SL

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See My Friends - Ray Davies and guests (Lucinda Williams, Jackson Browne, Bruce Springsteen, Metallica, Paloma Faith etc) followed by Northern Lights - Gretchen Peters My first Christmas album of the year!

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I currently have an N97. I have been a bit disappointed because the phone memory, as compared with the mass memory, is crap and the lack of responsiveness of the touch screen. I have been considering an Android phone (HTC) as my next choice, but if the N8 is that good, I might just change my mind!

I wonder if these knobs would have said the same thing whilst the forces were fighting Napoleon, The Kaiser or Hitler.

Well I suppose that this explains why the clubs first sashed shirt was chosen for the celebration year then?

Just been to see John Bishop at The Guildhall. Over two hours of top stand-up. Very, very funny and came across as top bloke. He`s back there again on 1st February.

I love history. I think that it is fascinating to learn how we got were we are today. I went to this (as well as the slightly smaller "Blast From the Past" at Broadlands) http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/festival-of-history-2010/ earlier in the year. Its a fantastic way to get kids in particular, interested in history. It`s very "hands on", unlike book learning, and also very informative, not just the military stuff, but the Living History groups too.

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Jenny Bond

Is he available? HCDAJFU!