http://elsewheres.editboard.com/feed/? Latest topics Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:34:36 GMT 10 http://allthingsbrightonbeautiful.com/matey.jpg http://elsewheres.editboard.com/feed/? http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/where-is-matron-t1358.htm maggieblue Is she on a new job or something? Has she been elected an MP?
Maggie]]> The Raffia Cupboard Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:34:36 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/where-is-matron-t1358.htm#13905 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/where-is-matron-t1358.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/deirdre-s-birthday-t1314.htm Zob HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEIRDRE! ]]> The Raffia Cupboard Sat, 15 Aug 2009 12:45:36 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/deirdre-s-birthday-t1314.htm#13566 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/deirdre-s-birthday-t1314.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/where-are-you-t1346.htm doatie
doatie]]> The Raffia Cupboard Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:46:45 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/where-are-you-t1346.htm#13835 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/where-are-you-t1346.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/happy-birthday-cidey-t1357.htm madasaballoon ]]> The Raffia Cupboard Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:07:13 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/happy-birthday-cidey-t1357.htm#13892 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/happy-birthday-cidey-t1357.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/happy-birthday-cuppa-t1353.htm madasaballoon ]]> The Raffia Cupboard Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:56:25 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/happy-birthday-cuppa-t1353.htm#13866 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/happy-birthday-cuppa-t1353.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/birthday-boy-michael-t1341.htm megra Happy 62nd Birthday, Michael!


]]> The Raffia Cupboard Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:14:51 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/birthday-boy-michael-t1341.htm#13807 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/birthday-boy-michael-t1341.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/wake-me-in-the-spring-t1356.htm doatie Five minutes in the little sun-box and you come out as Pollyanna. Cor, stone the crows, that would be a change!

doatie]]> The Raffia Cupboard Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:10:20 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/wake-me-in-the-spring-t1356.htm#13886 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/wake-me-in-the-spring-t1356.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/something-fishy-t1311.htm fishbonerock Thought you might enjoy this story, recounted by Gary, one of our cat-owning friends..... This particular cat is an avid hunter and regularly brings in mice, birds and even, on one occasion, a dead squirrel to present to her owner. The other day, she brought in a koi carp, which was still alive. Gary was horrified, as he knew his next door neighbours had a fish pond and guessed that the cat had gone for an illicit fishing spree. Anyway, he popped the carp into a bowl of water and waited for ... The Raffia Cupboard Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:25:12 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/something-fishy-t1311.htm#13553 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/something-fishy-t1311.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/is-this-a-banking-record-t1354.htm Mogsmum Megra's tale of the lost (or not sent) debit card, prompts me to share with you, this little banking gem. In June of this year I received a letter from my Solicitor, attached to which was another missive addressed to my Mother from Halifax Investment Services Ltd., Brentwood, Essex. In it, they (the Halifax) explained that, '.. during a recent review, it would appear that not all distributions under the account had been paid to your late husband's estate ...' This was, they said, '..an ... The Raffia Cupboard Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:59:42 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/is-this-a-banking-record-t1354.htm#13869 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/is-this-a-banking-record-t1354.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/aardi-s-den-t1355.htm madasaballoon
http://aardisden.yuku.com/]]> The Raffia Cupboard Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:59:59 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/aardi-s-den-t1355.htm#13881 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/aardi-s-den-t1355.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/what-have-i-done-t1351.htm doatie I go away for a little while and find the Hospital closed to me. It must be the Cuts? I have replied TWICE to Megrs`s scandalous allegations about the poteen and they have floated off into space. The poteen? Well I made a batch but there was something wrong with it so rather than waste it, I drank it and there was a bit of time I cannot quite remember but I`ll make some more. I was Gaga with Saga in Cornwall for a week. There were three weddings three nights running but none of ... The Raffia Cupboard Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:12:23 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/what-have-i-done-t1351.htm#13858 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/what-have-i-done-t1351.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/elf-n-safety-t1352.htm Lacemaker

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1225144/Health-safety-killjoys-ban-bonfire--thousands-watch-virtual-giant-TV-screen.html]]> The Raffia Cupboard Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:19:58 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/elf-n-safety-t1352.htm#13861 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/elf-n-safety-t1352.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/wa-hoppen-t1350.htm Ciderman I have been lost but I am found! (That sounds a bit religious!)
Hallelua (see, I don't even know how to spell it!)
I have inspected various parts of the world, looked at old stuff, rummaged in rubble and crawled through a city underground, (not to mention the water tunnels of Exeter), and now I find myself in the raffia cupboard! Any cocoa? Medications, Gin........]]> The Raffia Cupboard Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:04:14 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/wa-hoppen-t1350.htm#13854 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/wa-hoppen-t1350.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/take-a-detention-and-write-100-lines-t1349.htm megra I don't know. I am forced to restrict my comings and goings because of my broadband router going phut hiccough phut hiccough die. What do I find when I come back? You're all AWOL again. Have you not heard of fingers in dykes and holding the fort? Or are you all passed out on doatie's latest batch of poteen (what I never got sight of)? BTW, I am slightly amazed that, at the beginning of the week, there was no mail but now they are on strike, stuff is rolling in. Still no replacement debit ... The Raffia Cupboard Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:20:16 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/take-a-detention-and-write-100-lines-t1349.htm#13845 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/take-a-detention-and-write-100-lines-t1349.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/are-you-in-the-wrong-job-t1348.htm Mogsmum Well, if you're not - then I certainly am. I admit to having watched 'Masterchef, the Professionals' and - aside from the fact that the voice-over said 'Cooking doesn't get any better than this', before showing you practically raw chicken, butter cut on a board still bearing blood from a few moments earlier and ingredients so messed-about-with as to be almost unrecognisable (if this is the 'best', no wonder I choose not to eat out much!) - there was one round where contestants had to cook ... The Raffia Cupboard Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:59:15 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/are-you-in-the-wrong-job-t1348.htm#13844 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/are-you-in-the-wrong-job-t1348.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/hands-up-if-t1347.htm Mogsmum
Ah! Just me then (despite reminding my daughter and elderly neighbour!) ]]> The Raffia Cupboard Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:58:12 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/hands-up-if-t1347.htm#13836 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/hands-up-if-t1347.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/this-is-brilliant-please-watch-it-t1345.htm Zob
I'm told what she is actually doing is illustrating a series of well-known Russian songs. I'm also told that if you google Ksenia Simonova, she's got a Wikipedia page already, and the links there tell you the story that she is drawing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=518XP8prwZo]]> The Raffia Cupboard Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:59:56 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/this-is-brilliant-please-watch-it-t1345.htm#13831 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/this-is-brilliant-please-watch-it-t1345.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/happy-diwali-t1344.htm fishbonerock ]]> The Raffia Cupboard Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:37:38 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/happy-diwali-t1344.htm#13825 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/happy-diwali-t1344.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/i-am-to-be-educated-t1343.htm Emma Wroids The respiratory nurse specialist at my local doctor's surgery (now renamed 'Health Centre' ) has decided I may benefit from a course of Pulmonary Rehabilitation at the nearest hosptal and this afternoon I trotted off to the first of six weekly sessions. My invitation letter stated that the programme was scheduled to last from 1pm until 5pm. Six patients were duly assembled at the appointed time; ok, ok ..... I was 5 minutes late that's another story entirely.............. Health ... The Raffia Cupboard Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:57:20 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/i-am-to-be-educated-t1343.htm#13823 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/i-am-to-be-educated-t1343.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/brilliant-canal-advert-t1342.htm Zob http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWcc2hCwsWM

This is excellent!]]> The Raffia Cupboard Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:13:55 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/brilliant-canal-advert-t1342.htm#13818 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/brilliant-canal-advert-t1342.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/the-tabby-menace-t1340.htm doatie Some of you cat lovers may be green with envy that Magic does not belong to their household. A couple called Tariq and Sam own a tabby who bursts through the cat-flap to attack the postie. They have been told that their Mail will be stopped if there are any further incidents. I thought all Mail was about to be stopped anyway. What will poor Magic do for a hobby then? When a District Royal Mail Manager called on the couple the cat did not re-act. Drugged or a snob? Denzil, secure ... The Raffia Cupboard Sat, 10 Oct 2009 11:17:10 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/the-tabby-menace-t1340.htm#13806 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/the-tabby-menace-t1340.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/its-a-lockout-t1335.htm doatie Why oh why do I keep being told that my user name and code name are wrong and TRY AGAIN??? This is my third go this morning and I have not had breakfast yet and suddenly it has accepted my moniker without any of this `Who are you?` shit. I have answered Madsa`s posting three times (when I could get in) and each time the posting has floated off into outer space. Don`t worry, Madsa. Matron will come back when her instinct tells her that I have returned from my Autumn Break with Saga ... The Raffia Cupboard Sat, 03 Oct 2009 09:11:45 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/its-a-lockout-t1335.htm#13775 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/its-a-lockout-t1335.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/ah-the-good-old-days-t1339.htm doatie I have one of those calendars which sometimes prints a bit of thoroughly useful information underneath the date. Today, in 1890, the Mormons renounced bigamy. All day I have had that silly rhyme in my head: Higomay-Hogomay, I don`t like monogamy/ Hogomay-Higomay, I can`t commit bigamy. Is this an old nursery rhyme from the time or an old Music Hall song? Are there not pockets of quasi-Mormons here and there in remote valleys, marrying and procreating like there`s no tomorrow? ... The Raffia Cupboard Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:19:29 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/ah-the-good-old-days-t1339.htm#13790 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/ah-the-good-old-days-t1339.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/matronly-care-where-is-she-t1334.htm madasaballoon
How can we continue so complacently?

Or does everyone else know something I don't?

Because this forum is a FARCE without Roz.]]> The Raffia Cupboard Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:03:56 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/matronly-care-where-is-she-t1334.htm#13765 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/matronly-care-where-is-she-t1334.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/the-soppiest-tail-of-all-t1338.htm megra
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9T1vfsHYiKY]]> The Raffia Cupboard Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:13:17 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/the-soppiest-tail-of-all-t1338.htm#13784 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/the-soppiest-tail-of-all-t1338.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/cheap-at-half-the-price-t1337.htm Michael If I heard rightly, Flash Dave, now brushing up his gnashers to glint and glower for the blue-rinse faithful, has promised free health care for all elderly people. It's going to cost 'just' £8,000 a time. Dave, my son, you do know what the word 'free' means, don't you? Possibly - just - snake-oil George at your side can give you a hand with the dictionary. First in the cross-hairs, as always (like Benny's view of gays): those on incapacity. Dave, lad, you can call your boys off. ... The Raffia Cupboard Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:45:44 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/cheap-at-half-the-price-t1337.htm#13783 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/cheap-at-half-the-price-t1337.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/time-to-stand-and-stare-t1336.htm Mogsmum Yesterday someone leant on the panic button (false alarm as it turned out!), but for an hour or so people rushed about, computer screens which refreshed in nanoseconds were sworn at for being slow and the 'phones went into meltdown – even coffee was allowed to go cold so it must have been serious! Amidst the confusion I opened my office window (well it's October so the heating is on whether it's needed or not) and I noticed a spider begin to repair the damage which the act of opening the ... The Raffia Cupboard Sat, 03 Oct 2009 09:17:37 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/time-to-stand-and-stare-t1336.htm#13776 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/time-to-stand-and-stare-t1336.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/went-to-the-t1332.htm Zob ]]> The Raffia Cupboard Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:31:09 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/went-to-the-t1332.htm#13736 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/went-to-the-t1332.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/how-can-i-poison-the-man-next-door-t1331.htm fishbonerock As you know, I've always suspected that our next door neighbour poisoned one of our cats, Dracula, a couple of years ago. He's an odd sort of man - affable sometimes, quite rude at others, and he seems to detest animals of all kinds, particularly our cats. I also suspect that he was responsible for the injury which resulted in another of our cats, Buckley, having to have one of his front legs amputated. The vet said that the sort of nerve damage which Buckley suffered was usually the result of ... The Raffia Cupboard Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:53:14 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/how-can-i-poison-the-man-next-door-t1331.htm#13720 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/how-can-i-poison-the-man-next-door-t1331.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/workaid-t1333.htm madasaballoon If you have any old tools you never use and no longer want, and who doesn't?, this is a great way to recycle them and make a difference in someone's life. Workaid is a worldwide charity which provides poor and disadvantaged people with the tools to make a productive independent living for themselves. Very worthwhile. Now I know just what to do with all my Dad's old plumbing and carpentry tools which have been bogging me down all these years because I couldn't bear to throw them away. Tools ... The Raffia Cupboard Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:42:43 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/workaid-t1333.htm#13751 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/workaid-t1333.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/handwriting-t1330.htm megra
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2009/sep/21/umberto-eco-handwriting

I thought y'all might like to throw in your twopenn'orth...]]> The Raffia Cupboard Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:39:57 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/handwriting-t1330.htm#13714 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/handwriting-t1330.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/something-in-the-air-t1329.htm Michael The mayor of a northern town (Yorkshire, that figures) that recently, has been plagued by failures in child protection scandals, is reported to have spoken in praise of the Taliban, for having 'family values', of sorts (see the US site AlterNet for details.) I never trust the term 'family values'. It's too often a smoke-screen for right-wing hyper-moralism. Yet, the said town is if anything more left-wing. Taliban have family values? If that includes stoning to death adultresses and homosexuals, ... The Raffia Cupboard Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:06:01 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/something-in-the-air-t1329.htm#13711 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/something-in-the-air-t1329.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/let-me-help-you-with-your-holiday-t1327.htm doatie This morning`s post brought me a fine fat envelope from Saga. Inside I found it was filled with `flyers` for a Cruise on board the Spirit of Adventure. They are tasteful 2 page leaflets and what made me think of Megra, Michael and possibly Zob was the picture on the cover of presumably The Lad Himself preaching to a very bemused group of men. Paul is sporting a rust-coloured long-sleeved t-shirt and a blue `throw`. He has a beard (a very bad sign these days) and a very short neck. ... The Raffia Cupboard Sat, 12 Sep 2009 12:08:51 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/let-me-help-you-with-your-holiday-t1327.htm#13688 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/let-me-help-you-with-your-holiday-t1327.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/social-inter-course-t1328.htm doatie I have not had time yet to read the review properly but there is a book called `Aristocrats: Power, Grace and decadence` where a sentence caught my eye and I had to pause over my coffee....`Once, at a supper party, a ferret emerged from the cleavage of the late Lady Strange, gnawed at a lamb chop and then returned to its refuge`. The owner was very aptly named, I think, but did anyone say anything? The section was about the shared tastes of aristocrats and working class - ferrets being beloved ... The Raffia Cupboard Sun, 13 Sep 2009 11:01:32 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/social-inter-course-t1328.htm#13699 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/social-inter-course-t1328.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/serious-advice-wanted-t1324.htm doatie I have a rather nice old punchbowl made of Cork glass. Cork glass was last made in the 1820s so it is irreplaceable. Trouble is what is called `bloom` i.e. a sort of film which covers the interior of the bowl. Does anyone know a simple non-damaging thing to try? I also have a nice old wine decanter which I bought in a junk shop. Its very pretty with a little trail of vine-leaves etched around it but again it has the dreaded bloom. I have had both of these for years but am enjoying ... The Raffia Cupboard Sun, 06 Sep 2009 17:51:48 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/serious-advice-wanted-t1324.htm#13642 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/serious-advice-wanted-t1324.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/this-country-s-gorn-mad-it-s-official-t1326.htm Mogsmum Well, of course it's not exactly news, some of our more idiotic bits of legislation already defy logic but c'mon .... put simply, from next month, (amongst other things) any parent who gives their child's friend a lift without a police check risks a £5,000 fine and a criminal record. How long before we need a check to buy property next door, in a road, village or town where children live? And why stop there? Why not check people before they even have children? My daughter was ... The Raffia Cupboard Fri, 11 Sep 2009 06:26:36 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/this-country-s-gorn-mad-it-s-official-t1326.htm#13669 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/this-country-s-gorn-mad-it-s-official-t1326.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/soppy-tails-away-t1325.htm megra Here is the little and large of it The pygmy parrot from Papua New Guinea (sounds like a limerick, looks like a budgie): http://news.bbc.co.uk/earth/hi/earth_news/newsid_8236000/8236410.stm And the world's biggest rat, the Bosavi Woolly Rat (also from Papua New Guinea): http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2009/sep/07/discovery-species-papua-new-guinea I'm loving that rat. Want one! The Raffia Cupboard Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:25:51 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/soppy-tails-away-t1325.htm#13656 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/soppy-tails-away-t1325.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/did-you-know-t1323.htm doatie Now that all the World seems to be engaged in General Election shenanigans, outrage has been caused to the conservative opposition party in Uruguay because the ruling party, the Frente Amplio or Broad Front, have used public money for their Election PR. What have they done? Only distributed 50,000 condoms tastefully coloured red, white and blue which are the Frente`s colours. Each condom bears the name Pepe, the President`s nickname, and also the name of his running mate, Danilo Astori. They ... The Raffia Cupboard Sun, 06 Sep 2009 15:05:29 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/did-you-know-t1323.htm#13639 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/did-you-know-t1323.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/god-smites-the-wicked-t1321.htm megra A man sat next to a priest, his face plastered with red lipstick, and a half-empty bottle of gin was sticking out of his torn coat pocket. He opened his newspaper and began reading. After a few minutes he turned to the priest and asked, "Say Father, what causes arthritis?" The priest replied, "My Son, it's caused by loose living, being with cheap, wicked women, too much alcohol, contempt for your fellow man, sleeping around with prostitutes and lack of a bath." The ... The Raffia Cupboard Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:45:34 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/god-smites-the-wicked-t1321.htm#13635 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/god-smites-the-wicked-t1321.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/a-stupid-question-t1322.htm megra Could somebody please explain to me what this country is doing meddling in Afghanistan? I'm not being disingenuous here. I really don't understand. Are we there because the Americans think Osama bin Laden is there even though there's a good chance he's hiding in Pakistan? Are we there to get rid of the Taliban because I understood that the Taliban originate in Pakistan or have I got that wrong? Is Afghanistan the focus of all this activity because Pakistan has nuclear weapons and is better organised? ... The Raffia Cupboard Sat, 05 Sep 2009 01:53:02 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/a-stupid-question-t1322.htm#13636 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/a-stupid-question-t1322.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/getting-old-t1310.htm Mogsmum I've had this sent to me and I shamelessly reproduce it here for consideration by the asylum's choir for inclusion in the Christmas concert: It was, so I'm told, sung by Julie Andrews who made a special appearance at Radio City to commemorate her birthday. To be sung to the tune of My Favourite Things from The Sound Of Music. Botox and nose drops and needles for knitting, Walkers and handrails and new dental fittings, Bundles of magazines tied up in string, These are ... The Raffia Cupboard Sun, 09 Aug 2009 10:01:34 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/getting-old-t1310.htm#13549 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/getting-old-t1310.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/bad-cat-t1320.htm megra Her Moggieship has over recent months become demanding and bossy. The occasional bit of pawing on the leg was quite sweet but the continual nagging by shouted staccato meows, even when she was getting what she wanted like food, cuddles and door opening, well, it was wearing thin as was the tendency to beg. Being a bit of a newby to this pet malarky, I was inclined to put it down to old age and neediness. I was wrong. I was browsing the Battersea Dogs Home website on Friday where they give, ... The Raffia Cupboard Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:04:32 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/bad-cat-t1320.htm#13619 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/bad-cat-t1320.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/a-steep-learning-curve-t1316.htm Mogsmum
]]> The Raffia Cupboard Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:51:43 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/a-steep-learning-curve-t1316.htm#13593 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/a-steep-learning-curve-t1316.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/staycationed-t1318.htm doatie Have you heard this new addition to the language of Shakespeare, Milton et al? It means English people staying in their own country for their vacations though personally I always call them holidays. I have been Staycationed since the first week in August....None of my family seem to have any money and I live under 5 minutes from the beach and have spare rooms, hot water and tv. First off was eldest grand-daughter plus Partner plus 10-year-old daughter form a Previous Relationship (see how ... The Raffia Cupboard Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:26:39 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/staycationed-t1318.htm#13597 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/staycationed-t1318.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/women-boxers-at-the-olympics-t1313.htm madasaballoon
Perhaps the women's version should be Hairpulling and Screaming While On The Ground.]]> The Raffia Cupboard Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:33:34 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/women-boxers-at-the-olympics-t1313.htm#13559 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/women-boxers-at-the-olympics-t1313.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/english-shanghaied-t1319.htm doatie I have read a short article on how Shanghai is sprucing itself up for next year`s World Expo (whatever that is). One thing that has to go are the many street notices in Chinglish which, if I ever go to Shanghai I know I will miss. No staying at the Hang You Hotel. And if you like to carry your little tiny dog around...`Prohibit carrying animals and the articles which disturb common sanitation ( including the peculiar smell of effluvium)`and there is also a ` prohibition on dangerous germs, pests ... The Raffia Cupboard Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:44:44 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/english-shanghaied-t1319.htm#13608 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/english-shanghaied-t1319.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/the-sparrow-t1317.htm megra One bitterly cold winter, a sparrow had spent two nights out with only the scant shelter of a tree. He decided that he could not survive a third night so he left the tree top to find better shelter. As he flew, he got colder and colder until his little wings froze solid and he fell to the ground. As he lay freezing, he knew his end was nigh. He prayed for death to come quickly when suddenly, in his semi-conscious state, he had the feeling of being enveloped in a warm covering. Full consciousness ... The Raffia Cupboard Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:39:37 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/the-sparrow-t1317.htm#13595 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/the-sparrow-t1317.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/one-week-today-t1315.htm Ciderman ]]> The Raffia Cupboard Mon, 17 Aug 2009 04:30:22 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/one-week-today-t1315.htm#13583 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/one-week-today-t1315.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/soppy-tails-t1312.htm megra It's a slow news day at The Guardian where they've published a photo of a squirrel that popped up in a photo by a woman holidaying in Banff. It became fascinated by the sound of the camera's timer whirring: Here's the full story: http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/blog/2009/aug/13/squirrel-canada-holiday-snap And here's more squirrel mayhem: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ikH9ZRcF2Q The Raffia Cupboard Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:25:47 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/soppy-tails-t1312.htm#13558 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/soppy-tails-t1312.htm http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/for-mogsmum-t1309.htm polly I'm not sure if PMs' service is working during Matron's absence, so I'd like to bring to your attention an advert from DWP website. I thought your daughter might be interested in it: https://www5.i-grasp.com/fe/tpl_capita24.asp?s=TyhJgMRoBzQChEeQzw&jobid=25928,7257402576&key=4876295&c=351245022276&pagestamp=sebhcrklzzrjgghdve Greetings, Polly & DO The Raffia Cupboard Sat, 08 Aug 2009 22:49:39 GMT http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/for-mogsmum-t1309.htm#13547 http://elsewheres.editboard.com/the-raffia-cupboard-f3/for-mogsmum-t1309.htm