ecuk268

I think that you've invented a new word. People that you don't know but who get on your nerves.

Roast Spuds: Use King Edwards or Maris Piper, peel and cut to about the size of an egg. Parboil for about 8 minutes, drain and give them a shake to roughen them. Pre-heat (gas mark 7) a roasting tin containing goose-fat or lard (do not use cooking oil). Pop them in the tin with a bit of thyme, baste them and cook for 40-45 minutes, giving them a turn halfway through. Serve straight away - crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside - delicious.

If you were in a country that was populated mainly by black people, you would probably feel that you were being singled out because of your colour. If we were all 20 stone, calling someone a "fat bastard" would have no insulting effect. It's the minority aspect that produces the additional insult.

Just started "11/22/63", the latest Stephen King. About a guy who goes back in time with the aim of stopping the assassination of John Kennedy. If you like King, you'll enjoy this one. A big bugger (750 pages) with numerous references to earlier books.

That's half the problem with many of today's politicians. They leave University, get a researcher's job with some MP and then after having a go at some unwinnable seat, are given a more realistic one. They've never had a "proper" job, working for a company that needs to be profitable. It leaves them lacking knowledge of the realities of everyday life for "alarm-clock Britain"

As it's on BBC, have you tried this: http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2010/11/03/software-cheat-lets-people-watch-bbc-iplayer-abroad-an-update/

One of Thatchers sayings was "No matter what the disagreements, always keep a seat at the table".

Another rule of thumb is which side are the posts. They're normally on the "owners" side, but the deeds are the definitive answer.

There's a difference between who we would like and who we could actually get. No Championship side with any playoff ambitions are going to sell us one of their best players, so that probably rules out Snodgrass. Sharp may be a better proposition. Do Doncaster need the cash?

Weren't they mainly mercenaries? And didn't he say (paraphrase) "I don't know what they do to the French, but they bloody terrify me"?

I've always found the French to be OK (apart from Parisians). I like their slightly anarchic, pragmatic approach to life and, if you make a bit of effort to speak the language, they usually very helpful. One thing that I have noticed is the level of service. Shop assistants always greet you with "bonjour" and say "au revoir" when you leave. You can usually have a taste before you buy cheese or fruit, the quality is usually very high.

As us sad old gits have being saying for ages, exams are getting easier. Hearing that woman saying that her exams had so little content that she was amazed that they were accepted only reinforces that view.

Dimi has signed a 2-year extension to his contract and will be T20 captain.

A bit cruel. Dave might be a daft old sod at times but his heart's in the right place. An outstanding youth coach. Saints youth team walked the league, scoring over 100 goals. He brought through players like Shearer, MLT and the Wallaces. Both Shearer and MLT say he was a key factor in their success, indeed, Shearer gave him his first England shirt as a token of his thanks. He kept us up in his year in charge (the year of the Man U "invisible" shirts game), despite having to cope with his wife's serious illness and was rewarded with the sack.

I see that the Dorset Dyslexic Society are commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Poole Harbour.

You would have thought that, as a Doctor of Medicine, he would have taken better care of himself. Tremendous player, died much too early.

Agreed. Our house being nearly 100 years old, the doors were original but with with many coats of paint. Sent them off and they came back stripped to the wood and in surprisingly good condition.

In my seat (Row 5) under the East Stand at The Dell when some donkey whacked the ball into touch which hit me square on the nose resulting in a copious nosebleed.

The estimated cost of the Royal Wedding to industry was about £5bn whereas today could cost £0.5bn. But at least the government is on the right track with rising growth (oh, it's not), borrowing less (oh, they're increasing it) and falling unemployment (oops, it rising). So less tax revenues, more spent on benefits.

I was going to Paris on Eurostar with wife and son. Got to Waterloo and realised I didn't have the tickets. Cost me £45.00 in total for replacement tickets (but my son did see Eric Cantona lurking in the booking hall and got his autograph).

I would say 2 pages. The first page is all important, it will decide if the person reading it will bother to go any further. Be concise, put all important information on the first page ie. recent employment history, main qualifications etc. Don't waffle, don't lie but accentuate the positive.

Saw him at Wembley Stadium in '88. Came on at 6pm finished at 10.30. An experience not to be missed.

The bloke behind me was singing "we can see you mincing out" as the Brightons fans started to leave after the 3rd goal.

Agreed. As the state is paying them, they should work for the benefit of the community, doing work that would otherwise not be done. They should not be effectively subsidising a private company. I'm sure that small shopkeepers will be delighted that the government is giving their competitors free labour.

Didn't they do a cover of the Beatles' "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" ?