General Chat Thread

[heike]

plenary session online now http://iatefl.britishcouncil.org/2012/s ... derek-dick

[arcademannequin]

plenary session online now http://iatefl.britishcouncil.org/2012/s ... derek-dick

Don't know if anyone noticed last night, but there were about 25 guests on here at one spell. - How many of those were English teachers?!

[mwelljester]

plenary session online now http://iatefl.britishcouncil.org/2012/s ... derek-dick

Don't know if anyone noticed last night, but there were about 25 guests on here at one spell. - How many of those were English teachers?!

really! wow!!!! it might have been conan (aka mr buttons aka etc....) and his fellow teachers where is he

[arcademannequin]

plenary session online now http://iatefl.britishcouncil.org/2012/s ... derek-dick

Don't know if anyone noticed last night, but there were about 25 guests on here at one spell. - How many of those were English teachers?!

really! wow!!!! it might have been conan (aka mr buttons aka etc....) and his fellow teachers where is he

I suspect he's letting us all catch up a bit while he thinks up his next batch of puns.

Come back Geoffrey. The tumbleweed is ready!

[arcademannequin]

Oh, the joys of going to work on sundays!

[Conan]

Come back Geoffrey. The tumbleweed is ready!

I'm still here! Just been a bit quiet as I've been ridiculously busy this last couple of weeks with schoolwork and the garden... (Cue sarky comments... ). Also, Mar's situation has made me think rather hard about how and where I spend my time. More time with family and less time on the computer!

One day, I might even finish my "Ultimate Fish CD"...

[mar]

You are right Geoff- you never know when something is going to come along and hit you for 6-the weekend before I was in Scotland, having a ball-then, all this--at least I have no regrets- I moan at him,but for his own good- but, at least all was ok between us. But,yes, you never know whats round the corner--- worth bearing in mind for everyone.xx He is asleep, but fighting , for me, is hard-- and I keep getting this little devil whispering in my ear-and I cant shrug him off-xx

[zazabi]

Ah well, we've had a very busy weekend (and last week end) putting our raised beds up, digging, measuring, hammering, screwing, aching, and a few blisters later, we feel like we've achieved something good!
Next step...fiiling them up with some soil...

We found 20 minutes yesterday to go for a cycle ride (TNN got me a bike for my B-day that's the nice thing about living in the Countryside you just have to open the door...and it's there!

And to end up the day we went to see the Waterboys at the Hammersmith Odeon, what an awesome concert, it was brilliant, great performance by Mike Scott, great band, extra brilliant fiddle player. I think I could have well stayed there for another couple of hours!
They did a two set concert, with the first part performing oldies, and the second part playing most tracks from 'An appointment with Mr Yates'.
Absolutely brilliant.
I have enjoyed both sets as much even though I only knew a couple of songs from the first set.

So, busy but great weekend.

[arcademannequin]

Come back Geoffrey. The tumbleweed is ready!

I'm still here! Just been a bit quiet as I've been ridiculously busy this last couple of weeks with schoolwork and the garden... (Cue sarky comments... ). Also, Mar's situation has made me think rather hard about how and where I spend my time. More time with family and less time on the computer!

One day, I might even finish my "Ultimate Fish CD"...

No sarky comments here Geoff . - Our gardens seem to be all-consuming at the moment. A busy time of the year. As well as the usual veggies, I've had a go at growing all my garden flowers from seed this year. The greenhouse is literally bursting with potting trays and propagators, all full and needing attention. - A lot more work than buying the plants in, but satisfying and all being well, I should have ample for borders, baskets and the rockery also. - Been out there most of the day, varnishing the pergola and working up a thirst in the process. This is our summer folks, so make the most of it!

Having a minute with a glass of apple juice, before going off on a stroll down by the canal, in T-shirt I might add!

[Teddynonose]

Ah well, we've had a very busy weekend (and last week end) putting our raised beds up, digging, measuring, hammering, screwing, aching, and a few blisters later, we feel like we've achieved something good!
Next step...fiiling them up with some soil...

We found 20 minutes yesterday to go for a cycle ride (TNN got me a bike for my B-day that's the nice thing about living in the Countryside you just have to open the door...and it's there!

And to end up the day we went to see the Waterboys at the Hammersmith Odeon, what an awesome concert, it was brilliant, great performance by Mike Scott, great band, extra brilliant fiddle player. I think I could have well stayed there for another couple of hours!
They did a two set concert, with the first part performing oldies, and the second part playing most tracks from 'An appointment with Mr Yates'.
Absolutely brilliant.
I have enjoyed both sets as much even though I only knew a couple of songs from the first set.

So, busy but great weekend.

Shame it had to end

Watreboys were brilliant especially the encores including Dont Bang the Drum, Whole of the Moon and Fisherman's Blues. This was teh 4th time I have seen the Waterboys . First saw them as lets hisunknowns supporting U2 on their Unforgettable Fire tour and they blew me away. Mike Scott is just brilliant. Great musician and singer. Lots of charisma. And his band are brilliant especially Steve Wickham who is one of the best musicians I have ever seen and heard. Simply awesome. They are playing all over the UK so go and see them if you can.