Discussion:
Seven a day fruit and veg
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Karen
2014-04-01 14:29:48 UTC
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Looks like the latest study shows that 7 a day fruit and veg is better than
5 a day. I'm slightly sceptical.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-26818377
Stephen Wolstenholme
2014-04-01 14:59:14 UTC
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Post by Karen
Looks like the latest study shows that 7 a day fruit and veg is better than
5 a day. I'm slightly sceptical.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-26818377
I pick at fruit a lot while I'm trying to lose weight. Today I have
had an apple, an orange, a pear, a peach and lots of grapes. That's
five fruit and veg so far and I haven't had a meal yet.

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John Silver
2014-04-01 23:52:07 UTC
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Post by Stephen Wolstenholme
Post by Karen
Looks like the latest study shows that 7 a day fruit and veg is better than
5 a day. I'm slightly sceptical.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-26818377
I pick at fruit a lot while I'm trying to lose weight. Today I have
had an apple, an orange, a pear, a peach and lots of grapes. That's
five fruit and veg so far and I haven't had a meal yet.
Steve
The article I read said mainly vegetables a fruit contains sugar.
I once had an appointment with a dietician who said that fresh and dred
fruit is Ok as it is natural sugar. I took that with a pinch of salt.
John
graham
2014-04-02 01:20:06 UTC
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Post by John Silver
Post by Stephen Wolstenholme
Post by Karen
Looks like the latest study shows that 7 a day fruit and veg is better than
5 a day. I'm slightly sceptical.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-26818377
I pick at fruit a lot while I'm trying to lose weight. Today I have
had an apple, an orange, a pear, a peach and lots of grapes. That's
five fruit and veg so far and I haven't had a meal yet.
Steve
The article I read said mainly vegetables a fruit contains sugar.
I once had an appointment with a dietician who said that fresh and dred
fruit is Ok as it is natural sugar. I took that with a pinch of salt.
John
"Natural" must be one of the most over- and misused words in the language
these days.
Graham
Tim C.
2014-04-02 06:27:31 UTC
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Post by graham
Post by John Silver
Post by Stephen Wolstenholme
Post by Karen
Looks like the latest study shows that 7 a day fruit and veg is better than
5 a day. I'm slightly sceptical.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-26818377
I pick at fruit a lot while I'm trying to lose weight. Today I have
had an apple, an orange, a pear, a peach and lots of grapes. That's
five fruit and veg so far and I haven't had a meal yet.
Steve
The article I read said mainly vegetables a fruit contains sugar.
I once had an appointment with a dietician who said that fresh and dred
fruit is Ok as it is natural sugar. I took that with a pinch of salt.
John
"Natural" must be one of the most over- and misused words in the language
these days.
Graham
It's the same in German.
"Natural" and fruit sugars don't have any calories, everyone knows that.
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Ophelia
2014-04-02 10:50:28 UTC
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Post by Tim C.
Post by graham
Post by John Silver
Post by Stephen Wolstenholme
Post by Karen
Looks like the latest study shows that 7 a day fruit and veg is better than
5 a day. I'm slightly sceptical.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-26818377
I pick at fruit a lot while I'm trying to lose weight. Today I have
had an apple, an orange, a pear, a peach and lots of grapes. That's
five fruit and veg so far and I haven't had a meal yet.
Steve
The article I read said mainly vegetables a fruit contains sugar.
I once had an appointment with a dietician who said that fresh and dred
fruit is Ok as it is natural sugar. I took that with a pinch of salt.
John
"Natural" must be one of the most over- and misused words in the language
these days.
Graham
It's the same in German.
"Natural" and fruit sugars don't have any calories, everyone knows that.
I wish:(
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Ophelia
2014-04-02 10:50:04 UTC
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Post by graham
Post by John Silver
Post by Stephen Wolstenholme
Post by Karen
Looks like the latest study shows that 7 a day fruit and veg is better than
5 a day. I'm slightly sceptical.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-26818377
I pick at fruit a lot while I'm trying to lose weight. Today I have
had an apple, an orange, a pear, a peach and lots of grapes. That's
five fruit and veg so far and I haven't had a meal yet.
Steve
Do you actually lose weight eating all that fruit? What does the rest of
your diet consist of?
Post by graham
Post by John Silver
The article I read said mainly vegetables a fruit contains sugar.
I once had an appointment with a dietician who said that fresh and dred
fruit is Ok as it is natural sugar. I took that with a pinch of salt.
John
"Natural" must be one of the most over- and misused words in the language
these days.
Graham
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Stephen Wolstenholme
2014-04-02 12:33:46 UTC
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On Wed, 2 Apr 2014 11:50:04 +0100, "Ophelia"
Post by Ophelia
Do you actually lose weight eating all that fruit? What does the rest of
your diet consist of?
I only eat fruit if I'm hungry rather than a have snack. It's not that
much to eat. Apart from fruit I have one meal a day.

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Ophelia
2014-04-02 12:44:15 UTC
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Post by Stephen Wolstenholme
On Wed, 2 Apr 2014 11:50:04 +0100, "Ophelia"
Post by Ophelia
Do you actually lose weight eating all that fruit? What does the rest of
your diet consist of?
I only eat fruit if I'm hungry rather than a have snack. It's not that
much to eat.
Ahh that is not what I was imagining :))
Post by Stephen Wolstenholme
Apart from fruit I have one meal a day.
So what does that meal routinely consist of ?
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Stephen Wolstenholme
2014-04-02 15:31:12 UTC
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On Wed, 2 Apr 2014 13:44:15 +0100, "Ophelia"
Post by Ophelia
Post by Stephen Wolstenholme
On Wed, 2 Apr 2014 11:50:04 +0100, "Ophelia"
Post by Ophelia
Do you actually lose weight eating all that fruit? What does the rest of
your diet consist of?
I only eat fruit if I'm hungry rather than a have snack. It's not that
much to eat.
Ahh that is not what I was imagining :))
Post by Stephen Wolstenholme
Apart from fruit I have one meal a day.
So what does that meal routinely consist of ?
It's different every day. Today I'm having a Jalfrezi with nan.

Steve
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Ophelia
2014-04-02 16:46:15 UTC
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Post by Stephen Wolstenholme
On Wed, 2 Apr 2014 13:44:15 +0100, "Ophelia"
Post by Ophelia
Post by Stephen Wolstenholme
On Wed, 2 Apr 2014 11:50:04 +0100, "Ophelia"
Post by Ophelia
Do you actually lose weight eating all that fruit? What does the rest of
your diet consist of?
I only eat fruit if I'm hungry rather than a have snack. It's not that
much to eat.
Ahh that is not what I was imagining :))
Post by Stephen Wolstenholme
Apart from fruit I have one meal a day.
So what does that meal routinely consist of ?
It's different every day. Today I'm having a Jalfrezi with nan.
Ok:) How is it going? Any particular regime? Low carb etc?
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Stephen Wolstenholme
2014-04-03 08:26:17 UTC
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On Wed, 2 Apr 2014 17:46:15 +0100, "Ophelia"
Post by Ophelia
Post by Stephen Wolstenholme
On Wed, 2 Apr 2014 13:44:15 +0100, "Ophelia"
Post by Ophelia
Post by Stephen Wolstenholme
On Wed, 2 Apr 2014 11:50:04 +0100, "Ophelia"
Post by Ophelia
Do you actually lose weight eating all that fruit? What does the rest of
your diet consist of?
I only eat fruit if I'm hungry rather than a have snack. It's not that
much to eat.
Ahh that is not what I was imagining :))
Post by Stephen Wolstenholme
Apart from fruit I have one meal a day.
So what does that meal routinely consist of ?
It's different every day. Today I'm having a Jalfrezi with nan.
Ok:) How is it going? Any particular regime? Low carb etc?
No weight loss but my belly looks smaller. Cutting down to one meal a
day has probably reduced my total carbs.

Steve
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Ophelia
2014-04-03 11:59:20 UTC
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Post by Stephen Wolstenholme
On Wed, 2 Apr 2014 17:46:15 +0100, "Ophelia"
Post by Ophelia
Post by Stephen Wolstenholme
On Wed, 2 Apr 2014 13:44:15 +0100, "Ophelia"
Post by Ophelia
Post by Stephen Wolstenholme
On Wed, 2 Apr 2014 11:50:04 +0100, "Ophelia"
Post by Ophelia
Do you actually lose weight eating all that fruit? What does the rest of
your diet consist of?
I only eat fruit if I'm hungry rather than a have snack. It's not that
much to eat.
Ahh that is not what I was imagining :))
Post by Stephen Wolstenholme
Apart from fruit I have one meal a day.
So what does that meal routinely consist of ?
It's different every day. Today I'm having a Jalfrezi with nan.
Ok:) How is it going? Any particular regime? Low carb etc?
No weight loss but my belly looks smaller. Cutting down to one meal a
day has probably reduced my total carbs.
I am pleased it works for you and you are comfortable with it :)
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Tim C.
2014-04-03 06:39:43 UTC
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Post by Stephen Wolstenholme
It's different every day. Today I'm having a Jalfrezi with nan.
Yummie!!!
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Ophelia
2014-04-03 11:58:15 UTC
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Post by Tim C.
Post by Stephen Wolstenholme
It's different every day. Today I'm having a Jalfrezi with nan.
Yummie!!!
I am pleased you think it yummie. I don't even know what it is:(
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Tim C.
2014-04-03 13:54:54 UTC
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Post by Ophelia
Post by Tim C.
Post by Stephen Wolstenholme
It's different every day. Today I'm having a Jalfrezi with nan.
Yummie!!!
I am pleased you think it yummie. I don't even know what it is:(
It doesn't mean he's having tea with his granny either :-)

Jalfrezi is basically (stir-)fired meat with onions, tomato and sweet
peppers with a very hot sauce. (although there are as many variations as
there are people who cook it).
Nan is a flat Indian bread, handmade by flat Indians.
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Ophelia
2014-04-03 17:21:54 UTC
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Post by Tim C.
Post by Ophelia
Post by Tim C.
Post by Stephen Wolstenholme
It's different every day. Today I'm having a Jalfrezi with nan.
Yummie!!!
I am pleased you think it yummie. I don't even know what it is:(
It doesn't mean he's having tea with his granny either :-)
hmm... you sure ??? ;-)
Post by Tim C.
Jalfrezi is basically (stir-)fired meat with onions, tomato and sweet
peppers with a very hot sauce. (although there are as many variations as
there are people who cook it).
Thank you. It was good till you got to the 'very hot sauce' :(
Post by Tim C.
Nan is a flat Indian bread, handmade by flat Indians.
Hahaha I sometimes make tortillas. Anything like that?
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Tim C.
2014-04-04 05:36:43 UTC
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Post by Ophelia
Post by Tim C.
Post by Ophelia
Post by Tim C.
Post by Stephen Wolstenholme
It's different every day. Today I'm having a Jalfrezi with nan.
Yummie!!!
I am pleased you think it yummie. I don't even know what it is:(
It doesn't mean he's having tea with his granny either :-)
hmm... you sure ??? ;-)
Post by Tim C.
Jalfrezi is basically (stir-)fired meat with onions, tomato and sweet
peppers with a very hot sauce. (although there are as many variations as
there are people who cook it).
Thank you. It was good till you got to the 'very hot sauce' :(
Post by Tim C.
Nan is a flat Indian bread, handmade by flat Indians.
Hahaha I sometimes make tortillas. Anything like that?
Yeah, sort of. Quit a bit bit thicker - slightly leavened, oval in shape.
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Mike.. . . .
2014-04-04 07:35:36 UTC
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Following a post by Tim C.
Post by Ophelia
I sometimes make tortillas. Anything like that?
Yeah, sort of. Quit a bit bit thicker - slightly leavened, oval in shape.
nah, tortillas are made of egg!
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Tim C.
2014-04-04 08:17:50 UTC
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Post by Mike.. . . .
Post by Ophelia
I sometimes make tortillas. Anything like that?
Yeah, sort of. Quit a bit bit thicker - slightly leavened, oval in shape.
nah, tortillas are made of egg!
:-)
And spuds.
Funnily enough I was just talking to my Spanish colleague and we decided
it's about time I made some again. So easy and great, but I just forget
about them.
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Mike.. . . .
2014-04-04 20:02:22 UTC
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Following a post by Tim C.
Post by Tim C.
Post by Mike.. . . .
nah, tortillas are made of egg!
:-)
And spuds.
Funnily enough I was just talking to my Spanish colleague and we decided
it's about time I made some again. So easy and great, but I just forget
about them.
indeed, and as spain is nearbye, tortilla should mean egg and pototo,
which is anyway the original.
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Ophelia
2014-04-04 08:25:31 UTC
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Post by Mike.. . . .
Following a post by Tim C.
Post by Ophelia
I sometimes make tortillas. Anything like that?
Yeah, sort of. Quit a bit bit thicker - slightly leavened, oval in shape.
nah, tortillas are made of egg!
Not the kind we are talking about and I sometimes make. I have to be in
the mood to make them though and I usually make loads. I have a tortilla
press but they are very small so I always roll them out. It simply isn't
worth making just a few.
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S Viemeister
2014-04-04 13:19:08 UTC
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Post by Mike.. . . .
Following a post by Tim C.
Post by Ophelia
I sometimes make tortillas. Anything like that?
Yeah, sort of. Quit a bit bit thicker - slightly leavened, oval in shape.
nah, tortillas are made of egg!
In Spain.
Elsewhere in the Spanish-speaking world, they're bready things.
(but you knew that...)
Mike.. . . .
2014-04-04 20:03:54 UTC
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Post by S Viemeister
Post by Mike.. . . .
nah, tortillas are made of egg!
In Spain.
Elsewhere in the Spanish-speaking world, they're bready things.
(but you knew that...)
spain came first and gave the name to the flour thing, so it should be
qualified for the later one IMHO, after all, we are not near the rest
of the spanish speaking world.
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Ophelia
2014-04-04 08:23:00 UTC
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Post by Tim C.
Post by Ophelia
Post by Tim C.
Post by Ophelia
Post by Tim C.
Post by Stephen Wolstenholme
It's different every day. Today I'm having a Jalfrezi with nan.
Yummie!!!
I am pleased you think it yummie. I don't even know what it is:(
It doesn't mean he's having tea with his granny either :-)
hmm... you sure ??? ;-)
Post by Tim C.
Jalfrezi is basically (stir-)fired meat with onions, tomato and sweet
peppers with a very hot sauce. (although there are as many variations as
there are people who cook it).
Thank you. It was good till you got to the 'very hot sauce' :(
Post by Tim C.
Nan is a flat Indian bread, handmade by flat Indians.
Hahaha I sometimes make tortillas. Anything like that?
Yeah, sort of. Quit a bit bit thicker - slightly leavened, oval in shape.
Yes! I have made some many moons ago:)) Not attracted by the Jalfrezi
though:)
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Tim C.
2014-04-04 08:48:13 UTC
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Post by Ophelia
Post by Tim C.
Yeah, sort of. Quit a bit bit thicker - slightly leavened, oval in shape.
Yes! I have made some many moons ago:)) Not attracted by the Jalfrezi
though:)
I know you don't like it hot, but do you like the other "curry" flavours at
all? If so, look up recipes for korma, or "sabzi dilruba" extremely mild,
no chilli at all (but tasty) vegetables in a creamy sauce. My kids love it.
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Ophelia
2014-04-04 08:55:26 UTC
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Post by Tim C.
Post by Ophelia
Post by Tim C.
Yeah, sort of. Quit a bit bit thicker - slightly leavened, oval in shape.
Yes! I have made some many moons ago:)) Not attracted by the Jalfrezi
though:)
I know you don't like it hot, but do you like the other "curry" flavours at
all?
No:( I don't know what the spice which is (seemly) common to all curries but
I loathe it.

On one trip back from India, the flight was delayed and we had a stopover.
The food had to be changed. All the menu was the same but everything had a
'curry' flavour. That was a hungry trip:(
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Tim C.
2014-04-04 09:29:39 UTC
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Post by Tim C.
Post by Ophelia
Post by Tim C.
Yeah, sort of. Quit a bit bit thicker - slightly leavened, oval in shape.
Yes! I have made some many moons ago:)) Not attracted by the Jalfrezi
though:)
I know you don't like it hot, but do you like the other "curry" flavours at
all?
No:( I don't know what the spice which is (seemly) common to all curries but
I loathe it.
On one trip back from India, the flight was delayed and we had a stopover.
The food had to be changed. All the menu was the same but everything had a
'curry' flavour. That was a hungry trip:(
.
Probably cumin? Many people are over sensitive or even allergic to it (let
alone just not liking it).
I know someone who comes out in a rash after eating dishes with it in.
Or possibly coriander seed.

You can leave it out of the recipe and try it - there are many recipes on
the web where you can add the individual spices and not rely on the
unknowns in a shop bought "curry" mix.
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John Silver
2014-04-04 09:41:50 UTC
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Post by Ophelia
Post by Tim C.
Post by Ophelia
Post by Tim C.
Yeah, sort of. Quit a bit bit thicker - slightly leavened, oval in shape.
Yes! I have made some many moons ago:)) Not attracted by the Jalfrezi
though:)
I know you don't like it hot, but do you like the other "curry" flavours at
all?
No:( I don't know what the spice which is (seemly) common to all curries
but I loathe it.
On one trip back from India, the flight was delayed and we had a
stopover. The food had to be changed. All the menu was the same but
everything had a 'curry' flavour. That was a hungry trip:(
.
We had an Air India cheapie to Toronto and specified European food.
We got it on the way over but they had run out on the way back.
It was late evening and we had not had anything since breakfast.
After abut an hour she came back with two meal not needed in first class.
John
Ophelia
2014-04-04 11:34:06 UTC
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Post by John Silver
We had an Air India cheapie to Toronto and specified European food.
We got it on the way over but they had run out on the way back.
It was late evening and we had not had anything since breakfast.
After abut an hour she came back with two meal not needed in first class.
Ooh there's posh:) What did you get?

Usually just business class for me. I never did manage first class:)
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John Silver
2014-04-04 15:23:54 UTC
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Post by Ophelia
Post by John Silver
We had an Air India cheapie to Toronto and specified European food.
We got it on the way over but they had run out on the way back.
It was late evening and we had not had anything since breakfast.
After abut an hour she came back with two meal not needed in first class.
Ooh there's posh:) What did you get?
Can't remember it was in 1985 just after the Air India plane was blown
up. That was why it was so cheap.
Post by Ophelia
Usually just business class for me. I never did manage first class:)
Economy for me except once when a company paid for first class
John
Ophelia
2014-04-04 15:30:42 UTC
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Post by Ophelia
Post by John Silver
We had an Air India cheapie to Toronto and specified European food.
We got it on the way over but they had run out on the way back.
It was late evening and we had not had anything since breakfast.
After abut an hour she came back with two meal not needed in first class.
Ooh there's posh:) What did you get?
Can't remember it was in 1985 just after the Air India plane was blown up.
That was why it was so cheap.
Post by Ophelia
Usually just business class for me. I never did manage first class:)
Economy for me except once when a company paid for first class
I never went economy but I wasn't paying either:))
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John Silver
2014-04-04 20:01:15 UTC
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Post by Ophelia
Post by John Silver
Post by Ophelia
Post by John Silver
We had an Air India cheapie to Toronto and specified European food.
We got it on the way over but they had run out on the way back.
It was late evening and we had not had anything since breakfast.
After abut an hour she came back with two meal not needed in first class.
Ooh there's posh:) What did you get?
Can't remember it was in 1985 just after the Air India plane was blown
up. That was why it was so cheap.
Post by Ophelia
Usually just business class for me. I never did manage first class:)
Economy for me except once when a company paid for first class
I never went economy but I wasn't paying either:))
It's a lot more for not very much apart from leg room.
I had high hopes with PAN AM of getting an upgrade as I knew one of
directors secretaries but the most she did was to get us into the first
class lounge beforehand.
John
Ophelia
2014-04-04 20:42:52 UTC
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Post by Ophelia
Post by John Silver
Post by Ophelia
Post by John Silver
We had an Air India cheapie to Toronto and specified European food.
We got it on the way over but they had run out on the way back.
It was late evening and we had not had anything since breakfast.
After abut an hour she came back with two meal not needed in first class.
Ooh there's posh:) What did you get?
Can't remember it was in 1985 just after the Air India plane was blown
up. That was why it was so cheap.
Post by Ophelia
Usually just business class for me. I never did manage first class:)
Economy for me except once when a company paid for first class
I never went economy but I wasn't paying either:))
It's a lot more for not very much apart from leg room.
I had high hopes with PAN AM of getting an upgrade as I knew one of
directors secretaries but the most she did was to get us into the first
class lounge beforehand.
pah you will need to get better contacts <g> I hope you told her how
disappointed you were??
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John Silver
2014-04-05 10:36:09 UTC
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Post by Ophelia
Post by John Silver
Post by Ophelia
Post by John Silver
Post by Ophelia
Post by John Silver
We had an Air India cheapie to Toronto and specified European food.
We got it on the way over but they had run out on the way back.
It was late evening and we had not had anything since breakfast.
After abut an hour she came back with two meal not needed in first class.
Ooh there's posh:) What did you get?
Can't remember it was in 1985 just after the Air India plane was blown
up. That was why it was so cheap.
Post by Ophelia
Usually just business class for me. I never did manage first class:)
Economy for me except once when a company paid for first class
I never went economy but I wasn't paying either:))
It's a lot more for not very much apart from leg room.
I had high hopes with PAN AM of getting an upgrade as I knew one of
directors secretaries but the most she did was to get us into the first
class lounge beforehand.
pah you will need to get better contacts <g> I hope you told her how
disappointed you were??
No as I still hoped for better luck next time. At the early hour in the
morning I was not ready for the delights of the first class lounge
although my wife managed to down three large alcoholic drinks.
John
Ophelia
2014-04-05 13:19:40 UTC
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Post by Ophelia
Post by John Silver
We had an Air India cheapie to Toronto and specified European food.
We got it on the way over but they had run out on the way back.
It was late evening and we had not had anything since breakfast.
After abut an hour she came back with two meal not needed in first class.
Ooh there's posh:) What did you get?
Can't remember it was in 1985 just after the Air India plane was blown
up. That was why it was so cheap.
Post by Ophelia
Usually just business class for me. I never did manage first class:)
Economy for me except once when a company paid for first class
I never went economy but I wasn't paying either:))
It's a lot more for not very much apart from leg room.
I had high hopes with PAN AM of getting an upgrade as I knew one of
directors secretaries but the most she did was to get us into the first
class lounge beforehand.
pah you will need to get better contacts <g> I hope you told her how
disappointed you were??
No as I still hoped for better luck next time. At the early hour in the
morning I was not ready for the delights of the first class lounge
although my wife managed to down three large alcoholic drinks.
Now there is a wumman efter ma ain heart <g>
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2014-04-05 16:51:52 UTC
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We had an Air India cheapie to Toronto and specified European food.
We got it on the way over but they had run out on the way back.
It was late evening and we had not had anything since breakfast.
After abut an hour she came back with two meal not needed in first class.
Ooh there's posh:) What did you get?
Can't remember it was in 1985 just after the Air India plane was blown
up. That was why it was so cheap.
Post by Ophelia
Usually just business class for me. I never did manage first class:)
Economy for me except once when a company paid for first class
I never went economy but I wasn't paying either:))
It's a lot more for not very much apart from leg room.
I had high hopes with PAN AM of getting an upgrade as I knew one of
directors secretaries but the most she did was to get us into the first
class lounge beforehand.
pah you will need to get better contacts <g> I hope you told her how
disappointed you were??
No as I still hoped for better luck next time. At the early hour in the
morning I was not ready for the delights of the first class lounge
although my wife managed to down three large alcoholic drinks.
Now there is a wumman efter ma ain heart <g>
Not even all the same. If I remember correctly a Whisky, a Gin and a
Rum. Still it kept her quiet on the flight:-)

John
Ophelia
2014-04-05 20:38:46 UTC
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We had an Air India cheapie to Toronto and specified European food.
We got it on the way over but they had run out on the way back.
It was late evening and we had not had anything since breakfast.
After abut an hour she came back with two meal not needed in first class.
Ooh there's posh:) What did you get?
Can't remember it was in 1985 just after the Air India plane was blown
up. That was why it was so cheap.
Post by Ophelia
Usually just business class for me. I never did manage first class:)
Economy for me except once when a company paid for first class
I never went economy but I wasn't paying either:))
It's a lot more for not very much apart from leg room.
I had high hopes with PAN AM of getting an upgrade as I knew one of
directors secretaries but the most she did was to get us into the first
class lounge beforehand.
pah you will need to get better contacts <g> I hope you told her how
disappointed you were??
No as I still hoped for better luck next time. At the early hour in the
morning I was not ready for the delights of the first class lounge
although my wife managed to down three large alcoholic drinks.
Now there is a wumman efter ma ain heart <g>
Not even all the same. If I remember correctly a Whisky, a Gin and a Rum.
Still it kept her quiet on the flight:-)
lol she probably slept through the flight which can only be a good thing:))
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2014-04-04 22:59:07 UTC
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It's different every day. Today I'm having a Jalfrezi with nan.
There's a Catherine Tate sketch in there somewhere.

Owain
John Silver
2014-04-02 23:19:52 UTC
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Looks like the latest study shows that 7 a day fruit and veg is better than
5 a day. I'm slightly sceptical.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-26818377
I pick at fruit a lot while I'm trying to lose weight. Today I have
had an apple, an orange, a pear, a peach and lots of grapes. That's
five fruit and veg so far and I haven't had a meal yet.
Steve
The article I read said mainly vegetables a fruit contains sugar.
I once had an appointment with a dietician who said that fresh and dred
fruit is Ok as it is natural sugar. I took that with a pinch of salt.
John
"Natural" must be one of the most over- and misused words in the language
these days.
Graham
The dentist gave my wife a sample tube of Sensodyne today and told her
that it was the 'new improved' one and then added supposedly.
John
graham
2014-04-03 00:48:48 UTC
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Post by Karen
Looks like the latest study shows that 7 a day fruit and veg is better than
5 a day. I'm slightly sceptical.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-26818377
I pick at fruit a lot while I'm trying to lose weight. Today I have
had an apple, an orange, a pear, a peach and lots of grapes. That's
five fruit and veg so far and I haven't had a meal yet.
Steve
The article I read said mainly vegetables a fruit contains sugar.
I once had an appointment with a dietician who said that fresh and dred
fruit is Ok as it is natural sugar. I took that with a pinch of salt.
John
"Natural" must be one of the most over- and misused words in the language
these days.
Graham
The dentist gave my wife a sample tube of Sensodyne today and told her
that it was the 'new improved' one and then added supposedly.
The only difference between this and cheap pastes is 5% KCl.
I used to buy a brand of sensitive teeth toothpaste that re-branded itself
and the price, but not the content cost, doubled to more or less match the
outrageous price that Sensodyne charges.
Graham
John Silver
2014-04-03 20:06:13 UTC
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Post by Stephen Wolstenholme
Post by Karen
Looks like the latest study shows that 7 a day fruit and veg is better than
5 a day. I'm slightly sceptical.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-26818377
I pick at fruit a lot while I'm trying to lose weight. Today I have
had an apple, an orange, a pear, a peach and lots of grapes. That's
five fruit and veg so far and I haven't had a meal yet.
Steve
The article I read said mainly vegetables a fruit contains sugar.
I once had an appointment with a dietician who said that fresh and dred
fruit is Ok as it is natural sugar. I took that with a pinch of salt.
John
"Natural" must be one of the most over- and misused words in the language
these days.
Graham
The dentist gave my wife a sample tube of Sensodyne today and told her
that it was the 'new improved' one and then added supposedly.
The only difference between this and cheap pastes is 5% KCl.
I used to buy a brand of sensitive teeth toothpaste that re-branded itself
and the price, but not the content cost, doubled to more or less match the
outrageous price that Sensodyne charges.
Graham
By the way NHS dental charges went up as from yesterday
John
Ophelia
2014-04-03 21:16:11 UTC
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Post by John Silver
Post by Stephen Wolstenholme
Post by Karen
Looks like the latest study shows that 7 a day fruit and veg is
better
than
5 a day. I'm slightly sceptical.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-26818377
I pick at fruit a lot while I'm trying to lose weight. Today I have
had an apple, an orange, a pear, a peach and lots of grapes. That's
five fruit and veg so far and I haven't had a meal yet.
Steve
The article I read said mainly vegetables a fruit contains sugar.
I once had an appointment with a dietician who said that fresh and dred
fruit is Ok as it is natural sugar. I took that with a pinch of salt.
John
"Natural" must be one of the most over- and misused words in the language
these days.
Graham
The dentist gave my wife a sample tube of Sensodyne today and told her
that it was the 'new improved' one and then added supposedly.
The only difference between this and cheap pastes is 5% KCl.
I used to buy a brand of sensitive teeth toothpaste that re-branded itself
and the price, but not the content cost, doubled to more or less match the
outrageous price that Sensodyne charges.
Graham
By the way NHS dental charges went up as from yesterday
Oh great! I am due an appointment in the next few weeks for a check up:(((
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2014-04-03 23:37:50 UTC
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Post by John Silver
Post by graham
Post by John Silver
Post by Stephen Wolstenholme
Post by Karen
Looks like the latest study shows that 7 a day fruit and veg is
better
than
5 a day. I'm slightly sceptical.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-26818377
I pick at fruit a lot while I'm trying to lose weight. Today I have
had an apple, an orange, a pear, a peach and lots of grapes. That's
five fruit and veg so far and I haven't had a meal yet.
Steve
The article I read said mainly vegetables a fruit contains sugar.
I once had an appointment with a dietician who said that fresh and dred
fruit is Ok as it is natural sugar. I took that with a pinch of salt.
John
"Natural" must be one of the most over- and misused words in the language
these days.
Graham
The dentist gave my wife a sample tube of Sensodyne today and told her
that it was the 'new improved' one and then added supposedly.
The only difference between this and cheap pastes is 5% KCl.
I used to buy a brand of sensitive teeth toothpaste that re-branded itself
and the price, but not the content cost, doubled to more or less match the
outrageous price that Sensodyne charges.
Graham
By the way NHS dental charges went up as from yesterday
Oh great! I am due an appointment in the next few weeks for a check up:(((
Yes a massive 50p to £5 increase depending on the Band.
Ah, but you live in Scotland where it was already cheaper than in
England and may not increase.

The dental charge payable for:
•a band 1 course of treatment will increase by 50 pence from £18 to £18.50
•a band 2 course of treatment will increase by £1.50 from £49 to £50.50
•a band 3 course of treatment will increase by £5 from £214 to £219

My dentist will not do treatments that her NHS payments would make
uneconomical for her. It is back to drill and fill. I never had that
problem when I lived in Scotland.
One year the practice said that they had had all the money from the NHS
they were entitled to by February and were charging for treatment until
April
John
Ophelia
2014-04-04 04:15:53 UTC
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By the way NHS dental charges went up as from yesterday
Oh great! I am due an appointment in the next few weeks for a check up:(((
Yes a massive 50p to £5 increase depending on the Band.
Ah, but you live in Scotland where it was already cheaper than in England
and may not increase.
I guess I will find out. I thought you were in Scotland too btw?
Post by John Silver
•a band 1 course of treatment will increase by 50 pence from £18 to £18.50
•a band 2 course of treatment will increase by £1.50 from £49 to £50.50
•a band 3 course of treatment will increase by £5 from £214 to £219
My dentist will not do treatments that her NHS payments would make
uneconomical for her. It is back to drill and fill. I never had that
problem when I lived in Scotland.
One year the practice said that they had had all the money from the NHS
they were entitled to by February and were charging for treatment until
April
Blimey! Of course one of the main things is actually finding an NHS
dentist. We are lucky, we have one locally but not everyone has.
I can't say I've had much problem either but nothing is free - unlike
medications of course.

I never did understand how we could afford that. I wonder if that would all
change in the event of independence.
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2014-04-04 04:57:36 UTC
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Post by John Silver
By the way NHS dental charges went up as from yesterday
Oh great! I am due an appointment in the next few weeks for a check up:(((
Yes a massive 50p to £5 increase depending on the Band.
Ah, but you live in Scotland where it was already cheaper than in
England and may not increase.
I guess I will find out. I thought you were in Scotland too btw?
No I left before the tram disruption and the thought of Independence and
its taxes:-)
Post by Ophelia
Post by John Silver
•a band 1 course of treatment will increase by 50 pence from £18 to £18.50
•a band 2 course of treatment will increase by £1.50 from £49 to £50.50
•a band 3 course of treatment will increase by £5 from £214 to £219
My dentist will not do treatments that her NHS payments would make
uneconomical for her. It is back to drill and fill. I never had that
problem when I lived in Scotland.
One year the practice said that they had had all the money from the
NHS they were entitled to by February and were charging for treatment
until April
Blimey! Of course one of the main things is actually finding an NHS
dentist. We are lucky, we have one locally but not everyone has.
I can't say I've had much problem either but nothing is free - unlike
medications of course.
We have one but the dentists keep on changing. Owner works two surgeries
in different towns and employs or rents out space to two others of
changing nationalities. We have had Pakistani, and Polish and now Greek
and a three day a week Scottish lady who also takes long breaks.
Post by Ophelia
I never did understand how we could afford that. I wonder if that would
all change in the event of independence.
Someone will have to pay.
John
Ophelia
2014-04-04 08:21:28 UTC
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Post by Ophelia
I guess I will find out. I thought you were in Scotland too btw?
No I left before the tram disruption and the thought of Independence and
its taxes:-)
Och whit a wee fearty ;-)
Post by John Silver
We have one but the dentists keep on changing. Owner works two surgeries
in different towns and employs or rents out space to two others of
changing nationalities. We have had Pakistani, and Polish and now Greek
and a three day a week Scottish lady who also takes long breaks.
Post by Ophelia
I never did understand how we could afford that. I wonder if that would
all change in the event of independence.
Someone will have to pay.
Aye and guess who that will be?
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2014-04-04 09:34:42 UTC
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I guess I will find out. I thought you were in Scotland too btw?
No I left before the tram disruption and the thought of Independence
and its taxes:-)
Och whit a wee fearty ;-)
Post by John Silver
We have one but the dentists keep on changing. Owner works two
surgeries in different towns and employs or rents out space to two
others of changing nationalities. We have had Pakistani, and Polish
and now Greek and a three day a week Scottish lady who also takes long
breaks.
Post by Ophelia
I never did understand how we could afford that. I wonder if that would
all change in the event of independence.
Someone will have to pay.
Aye and guess who that will be?
It'll no be me as I no longer reside there.
Juliet, Not Ophelia :"Wilt thou be gone? it is not yet near (polling) day"
Romeo: "I must be gone and live, or stay and die"
John
Ophelia
2014-04-04 11:32:33 UTC
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Post by Ophelia
I guess I will find out. I thought you were in Scotland too btw?
No I left before the tram disruption and the thought of Independence
and its taxes:-)
Och whit a wee fearty ;-)
Post by John Silver
We have one but the dentists keep on changing. Owner works two
surgeries in different towns and employs or rents out space to two
others of changing nationalities. We have had Pakistani, and Polish
and now Greek and a three day a week Scottish lady who also takes long
breaks.
Post by Ophelia
I never did understand how we could afford that. I wonder if that would
all change in the event of independence.
Someone will have to pay.
Aye and guess who that will be?
It'll no be me as I no longer reside there.
Aye laddie, twill be me!!!
Post by John Silver
Juliet, Not Ophelia :"Wilt thou be gone? it is not yet near (polling) day"
Romeo: "I must be gone and live, or stay and die"
*applause* :))
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2014-04-04 15:25:51 UTC
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Post by Ophelia
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Post by Ophelia
I guess I will find out. I thought you were in Scotland too btw?
No I left before the tram disruption and the thought of Independence
and its taxes:-)
Och whit a wee fearty ;-)
Post by John Silver
We have one but the dentists keep on changing. Owner works two
surgeries in different towns and employs or rents out space to two
others of changing nationalities. We have had Pakistani, and Polish
and now Greek and a three day a week Scottish lady who also takes long
breaks.
Post by Ophelia
I never did understand how we could afford that. I wonder if that would
all change in the event of independence.
Someone will have to pay.
Aye and guess who that will be?
It'll no be me as I no longer reside there.
Aye laddie, twill be me!!!
Post by John Silver
Juliet, Not Ophelia :"Wilt thou be gone? it is not yet near (polling) day"
Romeo: "I must be gone and live, or stay and die"
*applause* :))
Once went to see Romeo and Juliet at Edinburgh Lyceum where Juliet was
played by a Maori.
John
Ophelia
2014-04-04 15:31:03 UTC
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Post by John Silver
Post by Ophelia
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Post by Ophelia
I guess I will find out. I thought you were in Scotland too btw?
No I left before the tram disruption and the thought of Independence
and its taxes:-)
Och whit a wee fearty ;-)
Post by John Silver
We have one but the dentists keep on changing. Owner works two
surgeries in different towns and employs or rents out space to two
others of changing nationalities. We have had Pakistani, and Polish
and now Greek and a three day a week Scottish lady who also takes long
breaks.
Post by Ophelia
I never did understand how we could afford that. I wonder if that would
all change in the event of independence.
Someone will have to pay.
Aye and guess who that will be?
It'll no be me as I no longer reside there.
Aye laddie, twill be me!!!
Post by John Silver
Juliet, Not Ophelia :"Wilt thou be gone? it is not yet near (polling) day"
Romeo: "I must be gone and live, or stay and die"
*applause* :))
Once went to see Romeo and Juliet at Edinburgh Lyceum where Juliet was
played by a Maori.
Blimey!
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John Silver
2014-04-05 10:49:05 UTC
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Post by John Silver
Post by Ophelia
Post by John Silver
Post by Ophelia
I guess I will find out. I thought you were in Scotland too btw?
No I left before the tram disruption and the thought of Independence
and its taxes:-)
Och whit a wee fearty ;-)
Post by John Silver
We have one but the dentists keep on changing. Owner works two
surgeries in different towns and employs or rents out space to two
others of changing nationalities. We have had Pakistani, and Polish
and now Greek and a three day a week Scottish lady who also takes long
breaks.
Post by Ophelia
I never did understand how we could afford that. I wonder if that would
all change in the event of independence.
Someone will have to pay.
Aye and guess who that will be?
It'll no be me as I no longer reside there.
Aye laddie, twill be me!!!
Post by John Silver
Juliet, Not Ophelia :"Wilt thou be gone? it is not yet near (polling) day"
Romeo: "I must be gone and live, or stay and die"
*applause* :))
Once went to see Romeo and Juliet at Edinburgh Lyceum where Juliet was
played by a Maori.
Blimey!
When Kenny Ireland was artistic director (1993 - 2003) they had quite a
few modern versions of Shakespeare and other plays.
We were regulars at the free previews or dress rehearsals:-) I hear that
they now charge a tenner for them. I'll bet the students no longer line
up from 5.30 for seats.
I read that a NZ company produced a Maori version of Romeo and Juliet
set in Kiwiland.
John
Ophelia
2014-04-05 13:20:25 UTC
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Post by Ophelia
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Post by Ophelia
I guess I will find out. I thought you were in Scotland too btw?
No I left before the tram disruption and the thought of Independence
and its taxes:-)
Och whit a wee fearty ;-)
Post by John Silver
We have one but the dentists keep on changing. Owner works two
surgeries in different towns and employs or rents out space to two
others of changing nationalities. We have had Pakistani, and Polish
and now Greek and a three day a week Scottish lady who also takes long
breaks.
Post by Ophelia
I never did understand how we could afford that. I wonder if that would
all change in the event of independence.
Someone will have to pay.
Aye and guess who that will be?
It'll no be me as I no longer reside there.
Aye laddie, twill be me!!!
Post by John Silver
Juliet, Not Ophelia :"Wilt thou be gone? it is not yet near (polling) day"
Romeo: "I must be gone and live, or stay and die"
*applause* :))
Once went to see Romeo and Juliet at Edinburgh Lyceum where Juliet was
played by a Maori.
Blimey!
When Kenny Ireland was artistic director (1993 - 2003) they had quite a
few modern versions of Shakespeare and other plays.
We were regulars at the free previews or dress rehearsals:-) I hear that
they now charge a tenner for them. I'll bet the students no longer line up
from 5.30 for seats.
I read that a NZ company produced a Maori version of Romeo and Juliet set
in Kiwiland.
The last time I was in London I went to a production of Hamlet and the grave
diggers were wearing suits and had Brummie accents ... <g>
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2014-04-05 17:07:42 UTC
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Post by John Silver
Post by Ophelia
Post by John Silver
Post by Ophelia
Post by John Silver
Post by Ophelia
I guess I will find out. I thought you were in Scotland too btw?
No I left before the tram disruption and the thought of
Independence
and its taxes:-)
Och whit a wee fearty ;-)
Post by John Silver
We have one but the dentists keep on changing. Owner works two
surgeries in different towns and employs or rents out space to two
others of changing nationalities. We have had Pakistani, and Polish
and now Greek and a three day a week Scottish lady who also takes long
breaks.
Post by Ophelia
I never did understand how we could afford that. I wonder if that would
all change in the event of independence.
Someone will have to pay.
Aye and guess who that will be?
It'll no be me as I no longer reside there.
Aye laddie, twill be me!!!
Post by John Silver
Juliet, Not Ophelia :"Wilt thou be gone? it is not yet near (polling) day"
Romeo: "I must be gone and live, or stay and die"
*applause* :))
Once went to see Romeo and Juliet at Edinburgh Lyceum where Juliet was
played by a Maori.
Blimey!
When Kenny Ireland was artistic director (1993 - 2003) they had quite a
few modern versions of Shakespeare and other plays.
We were regulars at the free previews or dress rehearsals:-) I hear that
they now charge a tenner for them. I'll bet the students no longer line up
from 5.30 for seats.
I read that a NZ company produced a Maori version of Romeo and Juliet set
in Kiwiland.
The last time I was in London I went to a production of Hamlet and the grave
diggers were wearing suits and had Brummie accents ... <g>
Presumably not at the Globe.
We once went to a promenade play in the small theatre at the Royal
Exchange in Manchester with a cast of two who were each nude.
I can't remember the title but it had previously been a radio play.
John
Ophelia
2014-04-05 20:41:10 UTC
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Post by John Silver
Post by Ophelia
Post by John Silver
Post by Ophelia
Post by John Silver
Post by Ophelia
Post by John Silver
Post by Ophelia
I guess I will find out. I thought you were in Scotland too btw?
No I left before the tram disruption and the thought of Independence
and its taxes:-)
Och whit a wee fearty ;-)
Post by John Silver
We have one but the dentists keep on changing. Owner works two
surgeries in different towns and employs or rents out space to two
others of changing nationalities. We have had Pakistani, and Polish
and now Greek and a three day a week Scottish lady who also takes long
breaks.
Post by Ophelia
I never did understand how we could afford that. I wonder if
that
would
all change in the event of independence.
Someone will have to pay.
Aye and guess who that will be?
It'll no be me as I no longer reside there.
Aye laddie, twill be me!!!
Post by John Silver
Juliet, Not Ophelia :"Wilt thou be gone? it is not yet near
(polling)
day"
Romeo: "I must be gone and live, or stay and die"
*applause* :))
Once went to see Romeo and Juliet at Edinburgh Lyceum where Juliet was
played by a Maori.
Blimey!
When Kenny Ireland was artistic director (1993 - 2003) they had quite a
few modern versions of Shakespeare and other plays.
We were regulars at the free previews or dress rehearsals:-) I hear that
they now charge a tenner for them. I'll bet the students no longer line up
from 5.30 for seats.
I read that a NZ company produced a Maori version of Romeo and Juliet set
in Kiwiland.
The last time I was in London I went to a production of Hamlet and the grave
diggers were wearing suits and had Brummie accents ... <g>
Presumably not at the Globe.
Can't remember but it was produced deliberately to be 'modern' Can't say I
was too thrilled with it.
Post by John Silver
We once went to a promenade play in the small theatre at the Royal
Exchange in Manchester with a cast of two who were each nude.
I can't remember the title but it had previously been a radio play.
Glory be to St Patrick and all da saints!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Not much point in nudity for a radio play though eh?
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2014-04-05 23:14:21 UTC
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Post by Ophelia
I guess I will find out. I thought you were in Scotland too btw?
No I left before the tram disruption and the thought of Independence
and its taxes:-)
Och whit a wee fearty ;-)
Post by John Silver
We have one but the dentists keep on changing. Owner works two
surgeries in different towns and employs or rents out space to two
others of changing nationalities. We have had Pakistani, and Polish
and now Greek and a three day a week Scottish lady who also takes long
breaks.
Post by Ophelia
I never did understand how we could afford that. I wonder if
that
would
all change in the event of independence.
Someone will have to pay.
Aye and guess who that will be?
It'll no be me as I no longer reside there.
Aye laddie, twill be me!!!
Post by John Silver
Juliet, Not Ophelia :"Wilt thou be gone? it is not yet near
(polling)
day"
Romeo: "I must be gone and live, or stay and die"
*applause* :))
Once went to see Romeo and Juliet at Edinburgh Lyceum where Juliet was
played by a Maori.
Blimey!
When Kenny Ireland was artistic director (1993 - 2003) they had quite a
few modern versions of Shakespeare and other plays.
We were regulars at the free previews or dress rehearsals:-) I hear that
they now charge a tenner for them. I'll bet the students no longer line up
from 5.30 for seats.
I read that a NZ company produced a Maori version of Romeo and Juliet set
in Kiwiland.
The last time I was in London I went to a production of Hamlet and the grave
diggers were wearing suits and had Brummie accents ... <g>
Presumably not at the Globe.
Can't remember but it was produced deliberately to be 'modern' Can't say I
was too thrilled with it.
Post by John Silver
We once went to a promenade play in the small theatre at the Royal
Exchange in Manchester with a cast of two who were each nude.
I can't remember the title but it had previously been a radio play.
Glory be to St Patrick and all da saints!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Not much point in nudity for a radio play though eh?
The male character was a blind man. Being a promenade performance there
were only a few seats and various room sets were laid around the area.
You could walk around following the characters or sit on the furniture
of the sets. One time I was sitting on his kitchen chair and got a curt
nod to tell me which way to move.
Funniest one we ever went to was a favourite of ours Rita, Sue and Bob
To in a fringe production in a basement comedy club in York place with
chairs almost touching the stage.
Two very prim elderly (Morningside ladies) sat along side us. Almost the
first scene was in a pretend car, just a couple of chairs.
A semi naked bare bummed Bob is simulating sex with one of the semi
naked girls.
A sharp intake of breath and the two tweedy ladies departed.
John
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2014-04-06 10:30:03 UTC
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I guess I will find out. I thought you were in Scotland too btw?
No I left before the tram disruption and the thought of Independence
and its taxes:-)
Och whit a wee fearty ;-)
Post by John Silver
We have one but the dentists keep on changing. Owner works two
surgeries in different towns and employs or rents out space to two
others of changing nationalities. We have had Pakistani, and Polish
and now Greek and a three day a week Scottish lady who also
takes
long
breaks.
Post by Ophelia
I never did understand how we could afford that. I wonder if
that
would
all change in the event of independence.
Someone will have to pay.
Aye and guess who that will be?
It'll no be me as I no longer reside there.
Aye laddie, twill be me!!!
Post by John Silver
Juliet, Not Ophelia :"Wilt thou be gone? it is not yet near
(polling)
day"
Romeo: "I must be gone and live, or stay and die"
*applause* :))
Once went to see Romeo and Juliet at Edinburgh Lyceum where Juliet was
played by a Maori.
Blimey!
When Kenny Ireland was artistic director (1993 - 2003) they had quite a
few modern versions of Shakespeare and other plays.
We were regulars at the free previews or dress rehearsals:-) I hear that
they now charge a tenner for them. I'll bet the students no longer line up
from 5.30 for seats.
I read that a NZ company produced a Maori version of Romeo and Juliet set
in Kiwiland.
The last time I was in London I went to a production of Hamlet and the grave
diggers were wearing suits and had Brummie accents ... <g>
Presumably not at the Globe.
Can't remember but it was produced deliberately to be 'modern' Can't say I
was too thrilled with it.
Post by John Silver
We once went to a promenade play in the small theatre at the Royal
Exchange in Manchester with a cast of two who were each nude.
I can't remember the title but it had previously been a radio play.
Glory be to St Patrick and all da saints!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Not much point in nudity for a radio play though eh?
The male character was a blind man. Being a promenade performance there
were only a few seats and various room sets were laid around the area. You
could walk around following the characters or sit on the furniture of the
sets. One time I was sitting on his kitchen chair and got a curt nod to
tell me which way to move.
Funniest one we ever went to was a favourite of ours Rita, Sue and Bob To
in a fringe production in a basement comedy club in York place with chairs
almost touching the stage.
Two very prim elderly (Morningside ladies) sat along side us. Almost the
first scene was in a pretend car, just a couple of chairs.
A semi naked bare bummed Bob is simulating sex with one of the semi naked
girls.
A sharp intake of breath and the two tweedy ladies departed.
lol but tbh (and I am not a Morningside lady) I might have joined them.
Not my kind of play.
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2014-04-06 22:26:39 UTC
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I guess I will find out. I thought you were in Scotland too btw?
No I left before the tram disruption and the thought of Independence
and its taxes:-)
Och whit a wee fearty ;-)
Post by John Silver
We have one but the dentists keep on changing. Owner works two
surgeries in different towns and employs or rents out space to two
others of changing nationalities. We have had Pakistani, and Polish
and now Greek and a three day a week Scottish lady who also
takes
long
breaks.
Post by Ophelia
I never did understand how we could afford that. I wonder if
that
would
all change in the event of independence.
Someone will have to pay.
Aye and guess who that will be?
It'll no be me as I no longer reside there.
Aye laddie, twill be me!!!
Post by John Silver
Juliet, Not Ophelia :"Wilt thou be gone? it is not yet near
(polling)
day"
Romeo: "I must be gone and live, or stay and die"
*applause* :))
Once went to see Romeo and Juliet at Edinburgh Lyceum where Juliet was
played by a Maori.
Blimey!
When Kenny Ireland was artistic director (1993 - 2003) they had quite a
few modern versions of Shakespeare and other plays.
We were regulars at the free previews or dress rehearsals:-) I hear that
they now charge a tenner for them. I'll bet the students no longer line up
from 5.30 for seats.
I read that a NZ company produced a Maori version of Romeo and Juliet set
in Kiwiland.
The last time I was in London I went to a production of Hamlet and the grave
diggers were wearing suits and had Brummie accents ... <g>
Presumably not at the Globe.
Can't remember but it was produced deliberately to be 'modern' Can't say I
was too thrilled with it.
Post by John Silver
We once went to a promenade play in the small theatre at the Royal
Exchange in Manchester with a cast of two who were each nude.
I can't remember the title but it had previously been a radio play.
Glory be to St Patrick and all da saints!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Not much point in nudity for a radio play though eh?
The male character was a blind man. Being a promenade performance
there were only a few seats and various room sets were laid around the
area. You could walk around following the characters or sit on the
furniture of the sets. One time I was sitting on his kitchen chair and
got a curt nod to tell me which way to move.
Funniest one we ever went to was a favourite of ours Rita, Sue and Bob
To in a fringe production in a basement comedy club in York place with
chairs almost touching the stage.
Two very prim elderly (Morningside ladies) sat along side us. Almost
the first scene was in a pretend car, just a couple of chairs.
A semi naked bare bummed Bob is simulating sex with one of the semi
naked girls.
A sharp intake of breath and the two tweedy ladies departed.
lol but tbh (and I am not a Morningside lady) I might have joined them.
Not my kind of play.
They obviously did not know the story line. We liked the film and later
went to see it and its sequel at the Traverse so wanted to see this
other version.
The Lyceum had a play called Dead Funny about the day Benny Hill died.
It was a meeting of his Fan Club the Dead Funny Society. While waiting
for other members to arrive it's Chairman a consultant obstetrician
tries to have a quickie with a female member over the back of a settee
that goes over backwards.
Next to us a group with children. Gasps and the one who presumably
suggested the night out apologised profusely that he didn't know it
would be like this. They up and leave clutching their coats and dragging
the bewildered kids.
John
Ophelia
2014-04-07 11:42:24 UTC
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They obviously did not know the story line. We liked the film and later
went to see it and its sequel at the Traverse so wanted to see this other
version.
The Lyceum had a play called Dead Funny about the day Benny Hill died. It
was a meeting of his Fan Club the Dead Funny Society. While waiting for
other members to arrive it's Chairman a consultant obstetrician tries to
have a quickie with a female member over the back of a settee that goes
over backwards.
Next to us a group with children. Gasps and the one who presumably
suggested the night out apologised profusely that he didn't know it would
be like this. They up and leave clutching their coats and dragging the
bewildered kids.
For goodness sake:( that is appalling.
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2014-04-07 12:54:37 UTC
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Post by John Silver
They obviously did not know the story line. We liked the film and
later went to see it and its sequel at the Traverse so wanted to see
this other version.
The Lyceum had a play called Dead Funny about the day Benny Hill died.
It was a meeting of his Fan Club the Dead Funny Society. While waiting
for other members to arrive it's Chairman a consultant obstetrician
tries to have a quickie with a female member over the back of a settee
that goes over backwards.
Next to us a group with children. Gasps and the one who presumably
suggested the night out apologised profusely that he didn't know it
would be like this. They up and leave clutching their coats and
dragging the bewildered kids.
For goodness sake:( that is appalling.
There should have been a warning notice that it was not suitable for
Kids or the prudish.There was worse to come!
A review from another production
http://www.ohads.org.uk/page17.html
John
Ophelia
2014-04-07 14:21:03 UTC
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Post by John Silver
They obviously did not know the story line. We liked the film and
later went to see it and its sequel at the Traverse so wanted to see
this other version.
The Lyceum had a play called Dead Funny about the day Benny Hill died.
It was a meeting of his Fan Club the Dead Funny Society. While waiting
for other members to arrive it's Chairman a consultant obstetrician
tries to have a quickie with a female member over the back of a settee
that goes over backwards.
Next to us a group with children. Gasps and the one who presumably
suggested the night out apologised profusely that he didn't know it
would be like this. They up and leave clutching their coats and
dragging the bewildered kids.
For goodness sake:( that is appalling.
There should have been a warning notice that it was not suitable for Kids
or the prudish.There was worse to come!
A review from another production
http://www.ohads.org.uk/page17.html
:(
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2014-04-08 10:55:28 UTC
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They obviously did not know the story line. We liked the film and
later went to see it and its sequel at the Traverse so wanted to see
this other version.
The Lyceum had a play called Dead Funny about the day Benny Hill died.
It was a meeting of his Fan Club the Dead Funny Society. While waiting
for other members to arrive it's Chairman a consultant obstetrician
tries to have a quickie with a female member over the back of a settee
that goes over backwards.
Next to us a group with children. Gasps and the one who presumably
suggested the night out apologised profusely that he didn't know it
would be like this. They up and leave clutching their coats and
dragging the bewildered kids.
For goodness sake:( that is appalling.
There should have been a warning notice that it was not suitable for
Kids or the prudish.There was worse to come!
A review from another production
http://www.ohads.org.uk/page17.html
:(
That show gave seven a day a spicy new meaning:-)
John
Stephen Wolstenholme
2014-04-07 14:25:53 UTC
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They obviously did not know the story line. We liked the film and later
went to see it and its sequel at the Traverse so wanted to see this
other version.
The Lyceum had a play called Dead Funny about the day Benny Hill died.
It was a meeting of his Fan Club the Dead Funny Society. While waiting
for other members to arrive it's Chairman a consultant obstetrician
tries to have a quickie with a female member over the back of a settee
that goes over backwards.
Next to us a group with children. Gasps and the one who presumably
suggested the night out apologised profusely that he didn't know it
would be like this. They up and leave clutching their coats and dragging
the bewildered kids.
John
Children should never be exposed to an unstable settee. It could ruin
their view of the countless DFS sofa adverts we are supposed to watch!

Steve
Tim C.
2014-04-07 14:32:43 UTC
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Children should never be exposed to an unstable settee. It could ruin
their view of the countless DFS sofa adverts we are supposed to watch!
Steve
You're not taking this seriously, are you ? :-)
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John Silver
2014-04-08 10:54:17 UTC
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Children should never be exposed to an unstable settee. It could ruin
their view of the countless DFS sofa adverts we are supposed to watch!
Steve
You're not taking this seriously, are you ? :-)
He said it in a couched way.
John
Janet
2014-04-08 23:24:15 UTC
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Children should never be exposed to an unstable settee. It could ruin
their view of the countless DFS sofa adverts we are supposed to watch!
Steve
You're not taking this seriously, are you ? :-)
He said it in a couched way.
John
Sofa so bad :-(

Janet
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Children should never be exposed to an unstable settee. It could ruin
their view of the countless DFS sofa adverts we are supposed to watch!
Steve
You're not taking this seriously, are you ? :-)
He said it in a couched way.
John
Sofa so bad :-(
Janet
You sprung that one on us.
John
Tim C.
2014-04-09 06:26:15 UTC
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Children should never be exposed to an unstable settee. It could ruin
their view of the countless DFS sofa adverts we are supposed to watch!
Steve
You're not taking this seriously, are you ? :-)
He said it in a couched way.
John
Sofa so bad :-(
Janet
You sprung that one on us.
John
I wouldn't take that sitting down.
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Janet
2014-04-09 12:53:03 UTC
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Children should never be exposed to an unstable settee. It could ruin
their view of the countless DFS sofa adverts we are supposed to watch!
Steve
You're not taking this seriously, are you ? :-)
He said it in a couched way.
John
Sofa so bad :-(
Janet
You sprung that one on us.
John
I wouldn't take that sitting down.
Nothing really mattress any more

Janet.

Ophelia
2014-04-03 11:57:08 UTC
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The dentist gave my wife a sample tube of Sensodyne today and told her
that it was the 'new improved' one and then added supposedly.
Says it all really. Today I was in a 'Pets at Home' shop looking for new
food for my dog. She came last week with a bag of Wainwright's dog food
from the Dog's Trust which it seems she prefers to starve rather than eat.
I have been giving her people food mixed with that stuff but she tries to
eat around it.

I was in the pet shop today looking for a harness et al and noticed another
women buying two large bags of a different food. I asked her about it and
she'd had a similar experience and now buys the new stuff which her dog eats
quite happily.

I could see the assistants paying close attention and as soon as she had
gone, the onslaught began! The new dog food was of the devil and only
Wainwright's could feed our dog safely and healthily. I was more than a bit
stunned and it went on and on, one assistant saying she had offered her dog
nothing for 3 days until it had no choice but to eat it, the implication
being that I should do the same :(

Eventually I asked about a connection between Pets at Home and Wainwrights
and they grudgingly admitted one. Had they not been so vociferous I might
have listened with more interest. I bought the new dog food with warnings
about watching for allergies or sensitivities and to watch out for
hyperactivity!!! I really ought to have asked why she was selling such
poisonous dog food:(


Who can you trust when vested interests are everywhere?:(
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John Silver
2014-04-03 18:31:42 UTC
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The dentist gave my wife a sample tube of Sensodyne today and told her
that it was the 'new improved' one and then added supposedly.
Says it all really. Today I was in a 'Pets at Home' shop looking for
new food for my dog. She came last week with a bag of Wainwright's dog
food from the Dog's Trust which it seems she prefers to starve rather
than eat. I have been giving her people food mixed with that stuff but
she tries to eat around it.
I was in the pet shop today looking for a harness et al and noticed
another women buying two large bags of a different food. I asked her
about it and she'd had a similar experience and now buys the new stuff
which her dog eats quite happily.
I could see the assistants paying close attention and as soon as she had
gone, the onslaught began! The new dog food was of the devil and only
Wainwright's could feed our dog safely and healthily. I was more than a
bit stunned and it went on and on, one assistant saying she had offered
her dog nothing for 3 days until it had no choice but to eat it, the
implication being that I should do the same :(
Eventually I asked about a connection between Pets at Home and
Wainwrights and they grudgingly admitted one. Had they not been so
vociferous I might have listened with more interest. I bought the new
dog food with warnings about watching for allergies or sensitivities and
to watch out for hyperactivity!!! I really ought to have asked why she
was selling such poisonous dog food:(
Who can you trust when vested interests are everywhere?:(
From Money Savers Experts.
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=4071127

John
Ophelia
2014-04-03 21:15:26 UTC
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Post by John Silver
The dentist gave my wife a sample tube of Sensodyne today and told her
that it was the 'new improved' one and then added supposedly.
Says it all really. Today I was in a 'Pets at Home' shop looking for
new food for my dog. She came last week with a bag of Wainwright's dog
food from the Dog's Trust which it seems she prefers to starve rather
than eat. I have been giving her people food mixed with that stuff but
she tries to eat around it.
I was in the pet shop today looking for a harness et al and noticed
another women buying two large bags of a different food. I asked her
about it and she'd had a similar experience and now buys the new stuff
which her dog eats quite happily.
I could see the assistants paying close attention and as soon as she had
gone, the onslaught began! The new dog food was of the devil and only
Wainwright's could feed our dog safely and healthily. I was more than a
bit stunned and it went on and on, one assistant saying she had offered
her dog nothing for 3 days until it had no choice but to eat it, the
implication being that I should do the same :(
Eventually I asked about a connection between Pets at Home and
Wainwrights and they grudgingly admitted one. Had they not been so
vociferous I might have listened with more interest. I bought the new
dog food with warnings about watching for allergies or sensitivities and
to watch out for hyperactivity!!! I really ought to have asked why she
was selling such poisonous dog food:(
Who can you trust when vested interests are everywhere?:(
From Money Savers Experts.
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=4071127
Thanks very much, John! That is very useful!
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John Silver
2014-04-03 23:45:06 UTC
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Post by Ophelia
Post by John Silver
The dentist gave my wife a sample tube of Sensodyne today and told her
that it was the 'new improved' one and then added supposedly.
Says it all really. Today I was in a 'Pets at Home' shop looking for
new food for my dog. She came last week with a bag of Wainwright's dog
food from the Dog's Trust which it seems she prefers to starve rather
than eat. I have been giving her people food mixed with that stuff but
she tries to eat around it.
I was in the pet shop today looking for a harness et al and noticed
another women buying two large bags of a different food. I asked her
about it and she'd had a similar experience and now buys the new stuff
which her dog eats quite happily.
I could see the assistants paying close attention and as soon as she had
gone, the onslaught began! The new dog food was of the devil and only
Wainwright's could feed our dog safely and healthily. I was more than a
bit stunned and it went on and on, one assistant saying she had offered
her dog nothing for 3 days until it had no choice but to eat it, the
implication being that I should do the same :(
Eventually I asked about a connection between Pets at Home and
Wainwrights and they grudgingly admitted one. Had they not been so
vociferous I might have listened with more interest. I bought the new
dog food with warnings about watching for allergies or sensitivities and
to watch out for hyperactivity!!! I really ought to have asked why she
was selling such poisonous dog food:(
Who can you trust when vested interests are everywhere?:(
From Money Savers Experts.
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=4071127
Thanks very much, John! That is very useful!
I had not realised that dogs get so many skin diseases and stomach
problems. Our last dog was a fussy eater and would push her bowl away or
topple it over with anything she did not find to her taste. Of course
outside she would eat any nasty rotting rubbish she found.
John
Ophelia
2014-04-04 04:18:58 UTC
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From Money Savers Experts.
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=4071127
Thanks very much, John! That is very useful!
I had not realised that dogs get so many skin diseases and stomach
problems. Our last dog was a fussy eater and would push her bowl away or
topple it over with anything she did not find to her taste.
Can't say I've ever had a dog with any of those problems. The way the
staff was laying it on was that my dog would get all those from the nasty
dog food I was contemplating buying.

Of course
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outside she would eat any nasty rotting rubbish she found.
Yep:))
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2014-04-02 06:25:44 UTC
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I took that with a pinch of salt.
very good :-)
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graham
2014-04-01 14:59:41 UTC
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Post by Karen
Looks like the latest study shows that 7 a day fruit and veg is better than
5 a day. I'm slightly sceptical.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-26818377
What concerns me is the portion size. The UK boffins used to specify 80
grams but now, like the Canadians, use the vague "if it fits in your hand"
nonsense. Under the old system I found that the average apple that fitted my
not particularly big hand, was 2-2.5 servings.
Graham
s***@gowanhill.com
2014-04-04 22:56:22 UTC
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Looks like the latest study shows that 7 a day fruit and veg is better than
5 a day. I'm slightly sceptical.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-26818377
Better for greengrocers, perhaps.

Not better for your teeth. Bananas have a cariogenicity index of 1.11 and raisins 1.21. Better for your teeth are spongecake at 0.76, doughnuts 0.7 or milk chocolate at 0.32. (Pure sucrose is 1.)
http://www.hesslewoodlodge.com/RELATIVE%20CARIOGENICITY%20OF%20FOOD.pdf

Live long and toothless.

Owain
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