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by Black Mamba
12 Aug 2013, 19:58
Forum: G&TT
Topic: Quiz Question
Replies: 10
Views: 12280

Re: Quiz Question

None of them are in the U.K
by Black Mamba
15 Feb 2013, 12:14
Forum: How do I?
Topic: How do I post a link?
Replies: 4
Views: 14655

Re: How do I post a link?

That would be so handy Foxy. I'm always sending links in emails.
by Black Mamba
09 Feb 2011, 20:14
Forum: G&TT
Topic: What new releases are you looking 4wd to?
Replies: 7
Views: 2509

Re: What new releases are you looking 4wd to?

I'm looking forward to Peter Jacksons film of "The Hobbit" due out next year.
Leonard Nimoy is rumoured to be the voice of Smaug the dragon.
by Black Mamba
25 Jan 2011, 12:47
Forum: G&TT
Topic: On the move again
Replies: 2
Views: 1242

Re: On the move again

Thank you Maya. I think it will be our forever home. We love it. It's a detached bungalow with a lovely garden and views of Loch Leven.
It's like a dream come true for me.
by Black Mamba
24 Jan 2011, 19:36
Forum: G&TT
Topic: On the move again
Replies: 2
Views: 1242

On the move again

Mr BM and myself have just moved house again. :shock: Where are we now? :? We've moved to the lovely village of Kinnesswood. It's just across the other side of Loch Leven from Kinross and nestles snuggly on Bishop Hill. We moved in on the 20th of December so it was a busy Christmas for us. Loved eve...
by Black Mamba
04 Oct 2009, 21:28
Forum: G&TT
Topic: New arrival
Replies: 6
Views: 2250

No photos sent yet as mum is run of her feet boys 41/2, 18 months and new born.
The new baby now has a name, Elliot Hugo Bennett:)

Sorry I didn't post sooner but I've been in bed with swine flu:(
by Black Mamba
22 Sep 2009, 20:25
Forum: G&TT
Topic: New arrival
Replies: 6
Views: 2250

New arrival

More than delighted to report the birth of our third grandchild. As yet he doesn't have a name. He was born at 5am this morning (2 weeks early) and weighs 6lb 7oz. We hope to go down and visit soon (they livedown south in Daventry,England):angel13: :wav:
by Black Mamba
23 Aug 2009, 14:51
Forum: G&TT
Topic: shock to the system
Replies: 0
Views: 911

shock to the system

Mr. B.M. and I just got back from a week in Venice on Friday night. It was so cold when we got of the 'plane at Edinburgh airport!! We were walking around in 32 & 33 centigrade all week :o First thing we done on Saturday was get the road bikes out and went up'Path of Condie' I even managed the 1:6 c...
by Black Mamba
14 Jul 2009, 19:08
Forum: G&TT
Topic: Jack Straw loses the plot.
Replies: 51
Views: 9748

Releasing biggs would be a kick in the teeth for the surviving relatives of the train guard who died as a result of the injuries he suffered during the robbery. I can't see any compelling reason to justify his release. I agree with Porty. He was jailed for life and that means no getting out before ...
by Black Mamba
18 May 2009, 12:27
Forum: G&TT
Topic: Loftus Hall?
Replies: 15
Views: 5142

No I'm not up for that kind of punishment. I did get caught in hail on Saturday though. I was soaked right through :(
by Black Mamba
18 May 2009, 11:06
Forum: G&TT
Topic: Loftus Hall?
Replies: 15
Views: 5142

I'm a right bike nut Marya. I'm glued to the Giro on Eurosport every day (rest day today, no racing). I never miss the Tour de France. We're all pretty keen in this house. Like the sound of Homers bike. I'd like to see a photo. Cool name too :lol:
by Black Mamba
18 May 2009, 10:26
Forum: G&TT
Topic: Loftus Hall?
Replies: 15
Views: 5142

My folks were all portobello and Joppa. I was brought up at Hilltown but was never away from Porty and Joppa. It always feels like coming home when I manage through. I still have a cousin in Porty. There's not much family left now apart from myself my sister and two cousins. I'll remember about the ...
by Black Mamba
16 May 2009, 15:33
Forum: G&TT
Topic: Loftus Hall?
Replies: 15
Views: 5142

I don't remember a Loftus Hall maybe it was before my time. I'm sure I would remember it as my maiden name is Loftus.
by Black Mamba
16 May 2009, 15:31
Forum: G&TT
Topic: Can you believe the weather?
Replies: 21
Views: 4871

This weather is lousy I got caught in hail on my bike ride this afternoon. Can't wait for August, Mr BM and I are going to Venice for a week
by Black Mamba
16 May 2009, 15:28
Forum: G&TT
Topic: What's annoyed you today?
Replies: 32
Views: 6417

I decided to get out on my bike today (I'm a roadie). I was doing really well with an average of 12.9mph when whoosh down came therain with a good strong wind, the rain then turned into hail. Result I had to cut my ride short, got really,really wet and then my asthma started to join the party also m...
by Black Mamba
04 May 2009, 17:09
Forum: G&TT
Topic: do you twitter?
Replies: 11
Views: 4273

Mr. Arachnids budgies twitter. Does that count?
by Black Mamba
03 May 2009, 19:44
Forum: G&TT
Topic: do you twitter?
Replies: 11
Views: 4273

None and I have no intention of signing up for any.
Arachnid showed me the sort of stuff she does on Facebook but it didn't interest me at tall.
I enjoy POL and another forum I regulary use and that's it apart from the occasional text message.
by Black Mamba
29 Mar 2009, 20:25
Forum: G&TT
Topic: What music events are you looking forward to this Year?
Replies: 22
Views: 6385

I might be at T in the Park this year. It's walking distance from my house. Which is nice and handy. A friend's son wants to go (he's 12) and neither Mum or Dad want to go, so I've been asked to do the honours. Which I don't mind. I went last year for the first time and had a great time. I'm definit...
by Black Mamba
12 Mar 2009, 19:23
Forum: G&TT
Topic: Pressing business
Replies: 5
Views: 1914

Oh dear Arachnid what are we going to do with you. And I thought it was just your hearing that was going.............. :shock:
by Black Mamba
11 Mar 2009, 20:49
Forum: G&TT
Topic: Pressing business
Replies: 5
Views: 1914

I guess it would be hot of the press then!!!! :lol:
by Black Mamba
11 Mar 2009, 18:07
Forum: G&TT
Topic: Pressing business
Replies: 5
Views: 1914

Pressing business

I finally gave in and bought one of these.

Image
by Black Mamba
10 Mar 2009, 17:05
Forum: G&TT
Topic: tins
Replies: 77
Views: 13265

We used to buy the birds trifle in a box. Not seen it in a long time , but then we bacame vegetarian many years ago and can't eat the jelly. (It's not a veggie jelly).

Any body remember the Vesta chow main that camein a box and had these crispy noodles that you had to fry.
by Black Mamba
09 Dec 2008, 21:02
Forum: G&TT
Topic: Oliver Postgate RIP
Replies: 3
Views: 1343

I was saddened to hear of his death this afternoon on the news. I loved Bagpuss and the clangers. I don't think they should re-make bagpuss!!! They'll just spoil it. They ruined Bill and Ben, Andy Pandy and Noddy with the re-makes. Please not Bagpuss too. :(
by Black Mamba
09 Dec 2008, 13:36
Forum: G&TT
Topic: On the excess of computers...
Replies: 20
Views: 5480

That is quite a difference in size. I'm using mine instead of the pc now. I've let Mr. BM have the pc for his very own. Maybe he'll get into the 21st century now!! I now prefer the laptop. I had a badly frozen shoulder for several months and it's never been the same since. Using the mouse for any le...
by Black Mamba
08 Dec 2008, 21:12
Forum: G&TT
Topic: On the excess of computers...
Replies: 20
Views: 5480

I've just bought an Acer Aspire 5920. It's a great little machine, I'm well chuffed with it. I would definately recommend Acer. Shop around thought theres quite a difference in the price. I got mine cheaper on Amazon. :wink:
by Black Mamba
18 Nov 2008, 16:59
Forum: G&TT
Topic: this place needs livened up
Replies: 13
Views: 3777

PortyConvert wrote:Without contributing anything to help the situation... I have to agree that these forums are pretty quiet just now - in spite of a lot going on round these parts....

Emmm tig?
I agree :sleepy1: :sleepy1: :sleepy2: :sleepy2:
by Black Mamba
05 Nov 2008, 18:16
Forum: G&TT
Topic: What you listening to at the moment?
Replies: 944
Views: 177421

I've been listening to the new Pink album "Funhouse". I really like it. It's got a great mix of ballads and upbeat songs. I wanted to go and see het at the SECC in April but I couldn't get a ticket. Ticketmaster wasn't working (as far as Pink was concerned) Although it was working the day before for...
by Black Mamba
25 Oct 2008, 13:47
Forum: G&TT
Topic: TV coverage of football
Replies: 15
Views: 3928

Wish I could talk Mr. BM into uping our package ](*,)
by Black Mamba
25 Oct 2008, 11:51
Forum: G&TT
Topic: TV coverage of football
Replies: 15
Views: 3928

Well Bob my team is Inter Milan and now there's no coverage of their games for me to watch as channel 5 has stopped showing Italian footie.
Mr BM won't pay for an uprgrade on the basic Sky package so I'm even less chuffed than you are Bob. :cry: :cry: :cry: :x
by Black Mamba
19 Aug 2008, 19:31
Forum: G&TT
Topic: holidays
Replies: 139
Views: 24867

The headache has turned into flu like symptoms. Typical back in Britain two minutes and I’m floored!!! :cry: :cry: France was terrific though. Great weather, great people, great wine. We had a great time. Mr. B.M and I would love to just move over there one day and stay. Maybe in a couple of years i...
by Black Mamba
16 Aug 2008, 13:56
Forum: G&TT
Topic: Misheard Lyrics
Replies: 20
Views: 5137

I kept hearing 'Forever in Blue Jeans' as 'The reverand blue jeans.

A friend of ours though Armageddon it was @Am I gettin'it?' :lol: :lol:
by Black Mamba
16 Aug 2008, 13:52
Forum: G&TT
Topic: holidays
Replies: 139
Views: 24867

Have a great time Arachnid. I know you've been looking forward to it. We'll see you when you get back. We had a great time in (mainly) France (Belgium, Germany and Luxembourg).#It was a lot of driving but made all the easier with Tomtom. Just got home in the wee small hours this morning, really tire...
by Black Mamba
27 Jul 2008, 22:27
Forum: G&TT
Topic: He's arrived
Replies: 6
Views: 2015

Our daughter has two sons. Nicholas and Oliver.
Nicholas was three in April. He loves his baby brother and has been helping his Mummy look after him while Daddy is at work.
by Black Mamba
27 Jul 2008, 19:51
Forum: G&TT
Topic: He's arrived
Replies: 6
Views: 2015

Thanks folks. I've beeen so busy since he was born. We're looking forward to going down and seeing him on Saturday. Then we're off to France on Sunday till the 2nd of August!!!
No rest for the wicked eh
Ooh Epykat I never noticed that. I'll bet his Mum didn't either :lol:
by Black Mamba
26 Jul 2008, 17:02
Forum: G&TT
Topic: Sod yer iPhone
Replies: 1
Views: 1078

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