Only on rare, special occasions and then it's only to make us appear humble. :) Sue* ----- Original Message ----- > Remember George, you're an American. Surely you're not allowed to admit > you're wrong. > > That's what Sue* told me anyway! > > :-)) > > Brian --- Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.314 / Virus Database: 175 - Release Date: 1/11/2002

This will never happen if they give the job to the cons and perverts to produce the databases as they did with the 1901c. UK Government are more concerned with HUMAN RIGHTS and allowing queers to marry and adopt children. Probably because a high percentage of our MPs are bent. The first thing Bradshaw did after we elected him in Exeter [that's where I lived at the time] was to apply for travel rights for his "partner". Sod the constituents. Brian List Admin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pamela Cotton" <pcotton@netcentral.co.uk> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 10:04 PM Subject: [GEN-FRIENDS] Fw: [DBY] Access to original BMD records at last! (?) > This is really interesting, you should all read it. > > Pam. > > > > The following appeared on the England & Wales List Owner's List, having > been extracted > > from "Newsgroups: soc.genealogy.britain" > > > > No doubt there'll be a mailing list from which interested folk can obtain > the latest information > > (as has been done with the 1901 census facility) !! > > > > Vic > > Assist. L.O. Derbysgen > > > > ===================================================== > > The UK Government has just published its White Paper on reform of the > registration --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.317 / Virus Database: 176 - Release Date: 22/01/2002

You will be, you will be!!!!!!!!! :-) Brian List Admin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pamela Cotton" <pcotton@netcentral.co.uk> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 9:54 PM Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] Record Office > Has he? Well he never let on to me!! Is this right folks, Brian's turned > over a new leaf? > I'm gobsmacked!!! > > Pam. > > > > Thought I saw where he'd said he'd turned over a new leaf and his new > year's > > resolution was to take you to the records office on a Tuesday - I'm sure > > everyone else will agree tic > > Bubbles from Robin Hood Country. > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Pamela Cotton" <pcotton@netcentral.co.uk> > > To: "Bubbles" <Bubbles@kvenn.freeserve.co.uk>; > <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 8:57 PM > > Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] Record Office > > > > > > : Bubbles, > > : Change his day? He's never been yet since he moved here. He lets me go > > and > > : do all the searching and pass it on to him!! Typical male, lets the > women > > : do all the work. > > : Pam. > > : > > : > > : > Persuade Brian, I thought a saw an email in which he offered to change > > to > > : > Tuesday so he could take you!!!!!!! > > : > Bubbles from Robin Hood Country. > > : > ----- Original Message ----- > > : > From: "Pamela Cotton" <pcotton@netcentral.co.uk> > > : > To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> > > : > Sent: Monday, January 21, 2002 9:10 PM > > : > Subject: [GEN-FRIENDS] Record Office > > : > > > : > > > : > : I go every Tuesday to Stafford RO without fail. Am dreading when > I've > > : > been > > : > : in hospital and will be unable to drive for a couple of weeks. > Shall > > : > change > > : > : my day to Wednesday so that I can get a lift I think. Unless I can > > : > persuade > > : > : Brian to go with me on a Tuesday and he can do the driving. > > : > : > > : > : If you need anything looking up Jan let me know. > > : > : > > : > : Pam. > > : > : > > : > : > > : > : > Wish I had the time to visit our local record office ,never seem > to > > : find > > : > : the > > : > : > time . > > : > : > > > : > : > Jan > > : > : > ----- Original Message ----- > > : > : > From: "Brian" <brian@lordbramhall.co.uk> > > : > : > To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> > > : > : > Sent: Monday, January 21, 2002 8:16 PM > > : > : > Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] DIGI CAMS > > : > : > > > : > : > > > : > : > > I haven't visited there yet but Pam more or less lives there. > > They > > : > seem > > : > : > to > > : > : > > treat her like one of their staff. > > : > : > > > > : > : > > Certainly keep it in mind. Most of my ancestors are from > > : > Staffordshire. > > : > : > > > > : > : > > Brian > > : > : > > List Admin > > : > : > > > > : > : > > > > : > : > > ----- Original Message ----- > > : > : > > From: "janis" <janis.burns@ntlworld.com> > > : > : > > To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> > > : > : > > Sent: Monday, January 21, 2002 6:39 PM > > : > : > > Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] DIGI CAMS > > : > : > > > > : > : > > > > : > : > > > Brian , > > : > : > > > > > : > : > > > I didnt know it was Staffordshire you had moved to if you are > > ever > > : > : going > > : > : > > to > > : > : > > > the record office there .......... my Rudge family originated > > from > > : > > : > : > > > Wednesbury and Sedgley . > > : > : > > > > > : > : > > > Only joking about the record office though !! > > : > : > > > > > : > : > > > Jan > > : > : > > > : > : > > > : > : > > > : > : > ==== GEN-FRIENDS Mailing List ==== > > : > : > If you are a blood donor please ask to go on the Bone Marrow > > : > : > Register. 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Keep it out of the sun, girl. Brian List Admin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bubbles" <Bubbles@kvenn.freeserve.co.uk> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 9:16 PM Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] Disaster again. > I had my first one replaced because it was heat sensitive - this one is not > so bad as long as I am using it - if I leave it on whilst I'm out I can't > just connect without switching off for a while, guess its the brand. > Bubbles from Robin Hood Country. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "George Elting" <justgeo1@attbi.com> > To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 7:02 PM > Subject: RE: [GEN-FRIENDS] Disaster again. > > > : Very strange, considering that mine has been on for over a year... > : > : > : Just another soggy Seattle Sysop. > : > : -----Original Message----- > : From: Bubbles [mailto:Bubbles@kvenn.freeserve.co.uk] > : Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 10:26 AM > : To: GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com > : Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] Disaster again. > : > : My external modem doesn't like being left switched on. I have to switch > off > : at the mains or else it won't connect. > : Bubbles from Robin Hood Country. > : > : > : > : ==== GEN-FRIENDS Mailing List ==== > : Please change the Subject line when the subject of the reply > : changes. > : > : ============================== > : To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, > go to: > : http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > : > : > > > ==== GEN-FRIENDS Mailing List ==== > Please type SURNAMES in UPPER CASE for ease of reading. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.317 / Virus Database: 176 - Release Date: 22/01/2002

You forgot to say you get well paid for it. :-)) Brian List Admin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pamela Cotton" <pcotton@netcentral.co.uk> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 8:57 PM Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] Record Office > Bubbles, > Change his day? He's never been yet since he moved here. He lets me go and > do all the searching and pass it on to him!! Typical male, lets the women > do all the work. > Pam. > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.317 / Virus Database: 176 - Release Date: 22/01/2002

From recent comments there aren't many to remember! Brian List Admin ----- Original Message ----- From: "janis" <janis.burns@ntlworld.com> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 7:40 PM Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] UGH! > Yes Jean ,and when they are famous and rich they could remember their > Genfriends !!!!!!!!!!! > > Jan > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jean White" <jphwhite@ns.sympatico.ca> > To: "janis" <janis.burns@ntlworld.com>; <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 5:07 PM > Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] UGH! > > > > Good idea, Janis. > > > > Jean > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "janis" <janis.burns@ntlworld.com> > > To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 1:03 PM > > Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] UGH! > > > > > > > Dear Marj and Brian , > > > > > > Thanks for making me laugh you have both made my day . > > > > > > Brian you are so sexist sometimes ,Marj you have made me laugh so much > > with > > > your really good answers ,should have a tv programme called Marj and > Brian > > > Gen friends, > > > > > > Jan > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: "Marged" <marged@btinternet.com> > > > To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> > > > Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 4:31 PM > > > Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] UGH! > > > > > > > > > > I live in a man's world, Brian, because that's the way men made the > > world. > > > > > > > > However, I will pass on the whalebone if you don't mind, and LET IT > ALL > > > HANG > > > > LOOSE! > > > > > > > > PS - Was that you in the corner of the pub with your baseball cap on > the > > > > other day? > > > > > > > > Marj > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I know it's "Lucy Day". It's Wednesday. Make sure you wear your > > > > whalebone > > > > > if you'r going into a mans world.. > > > > > > > > > > Have a nice day. <KISSES> to Lucy. > > > > ==== GEN-FRIENDS Mailing List ==== > Please type SURNAMES in UPPER CASE for ease of reading. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.317 / Virus Database: 176 - Release Date: 22/01/2002

Remember George, you're an American. Surely you're not allowed to admit you're wrong. That's what Sue* told me anyway! :-)) Brian List Admin ----- Original Message ----- From: "George Elting" <justgeo1@attbi.com> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 6:42 PM Subject: RE: [GEN-FRIENDS] UGH! > Yup, and the American folks tried to do an American version and it fell on > its face... > > > Just another soggy Seattle Sysop. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Brian [mailto:brian@lordbramhall.co.uk] > Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 9:58 AM > To: GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] UGH! > > Maybe the foreigners don't know who Manuel is? Do they get Fawlty Towers > over there? > > Brian > List Admin > > > > > ==== GEN-FRIENDS Mailing List ==== > Please type SURNAMES in UPPER CASE for ease of reading. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.317 / Virus Database: 176 - Release Date: 22/01/2002

I suggest you forget about the dining suite and the painting. You appear to be taking on too much all at once. Brian List Admin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Sharpe" <sharpe@britishlibrary.net> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 5:36 PM Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] DIGI CAMS > I know the feeling. I'm painting the loft, trying to sort my newer computer > out, cataloguing my music CDs and trying to find out what happened to our > new dining suite which hasn't arrived, all at once. > > Jim Sharpe Shaw, Oldham. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: janis <janis.burns@ntlworld.com> > To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, January 21, 2002 8:37 PM > Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] DIGI CAMS > > > > Wish I had the time to visit our local record office ,never seem to find > the > > time . > > > > Jan > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Brian" <brian@lordbramhall.co.uk> > > To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Monday, January 21, 2002 8:16 PM > > Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] DIGI CAMS > > > > > > > I haven't visited there yet but Pam more or less lives there. They seem > > to > > > treat her like one of their staff. > > > > > > Certainly keep it in mind. Most of my ancestors are from Staffordshire. > > > > > > Brian > > > List Admin > > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: "janis" <janis.burns@ntlworld.com> > > > To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> > > > Sent: Monday, January 21, 2002 6:39 PM > > > Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] DIGI CAMS > > > > > > > > > > Brian , > > > > > > > > I didnt know it was Staffordshire you had moved to if you are ever > going > > > to > > > > the record office there .......... my Rudge family originated from > > > > Wednesbury and Sedgley . > > > > > > > > Only joking about the record office though !! > > > > > > > > Jan > > > > > > > > ==== GEN-FRIENDS Mailing List ==== > > If you are a blood donor please ask to go on the Bone Marrow > > Register. You won't be told about it if you don't ask. > > > > ============================== > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, > go to: > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.306 / Virus Database: 166 - Release Date: 12/4/01 > > > ==== GEN-FRIENDS Mailing List ==== > Please remember, commercial advertising is NOT allowed on this list. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.317 / Virus Database: 176 - Release Date: 22/01/2002

Who is this aimed at? Me? Good morning. Brian List Admin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marged" <marged@btinternet.com> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 6:10 PM Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] Re: A man's world! > You were the one who started this, saying I had no business to be in a pub > that was for men only. > > Use your wits, or what passes! > > Marj > > > You irritating person! You still haven't told me where or when! > > > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.317 / Virus Database: 176 - Release Date: 21/01/02 > > > ==== GEN-FRIENDS Mailing List ==== > Suspect virus messages should be sent to the List Admin only, > NOT to the list, so they can be checked out before a panic starts. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.317 / Virus Database: 176 - Release Date: 22/01/2002

How could it be when I was replying [mainly] to Majes suggestion that I might have the appearance of Ricky Tomlinson, the fat slob. Brian List Admin ----- Original Message ----- From: "janis" <janis.burns@ntlworld.com> To: "Brian" <brian@lordbramhall.co.uk>; <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 8:17 PM Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] UGH! > Was that DARE aimed at me Brian ,cos I DARE !!!!! > > Jan > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Brian" <brian@lordbramhall.co.uk> > To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 5:57 PM > Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] UGH! > > > > How DARE you! > > > > Brian > > List Admin > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Marged" <marged@btinternet.com> > > To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 5:20 PM > > Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] UGH! > > > > > Perhaps we should just write one. He could be Ricky Tomlinson and I > could > > > be Mrs Bucket > > > > > > Marj > > > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.317 / Virus Database: 176 - Release Date: 22/01/2002

Sam Sam Pick oop Thee Musket Written and Performed by the late Stanley Holloway It occurred on the evening before Waterloo, And troops were lined up on parade, And Sergeant inspecting 'em he was a terror, Of whom every man was afraid All excepting one man who was in the front rank, A man by the name of Sam Small, And 'im and the Sergeant were both 'daggers drawn', They thought 'nowt' of each other at all As Sergeant walked past he was swinging his arms, And he happened to brush against Sam, And knocking his musket clean out of his hand, It fell to the ground with a slam 'Pick it up' said Sergeant, abrupt like but cool, But Sam with a shake of his head, 'Seeing as tha' knocked it out of me hand, P'raps tha'll pick the thing up instead. 'Sam, Sam, pick oop tha' musket,' The Sergeant exclaimed with a roar, Sam said 'Tha' knocked it doon, reet! then tha'll pick it oop, Or it'll stay where it is on't floor The sound of high words very soon reached the ears, Of an Officer, Lieutenant Bird, Who says to the Sergeant, 'Now what's all this ere?' And the Sergeant told what had occurred. 'Sam, Sam, pick up tha' musket' Lieutenant exclaimed with some heat, Sam said, 'He knocked it down reet! Then he'll pick it oop, Or it stays where it is, at me feet It caused quite a stir when the Captain arrived, To find out the cause of the trouble, And every man there, all except Sam, Was full of excitement and bubble 'Sam, Sam, pick oop tha' musket', Said Captain for strickness renowned, Sam said 'He knocked it doon, Reet! so he'll pick it up, Or it stays where it is on't ground The same thing occurred when the Major and Colonel, Both tried to get Sam to see sense, But when Old Duke 'O Wellington came into view, Well the excitement was really quite tense Up rode the Duke on a lovely white 'orse, To find out the cause of the bother, He looked at the musket and then at Old Sam, And he talked to Old Sam like a brother 'Sam, Sam, pick oop tha' musket' The Duke said as quiet as could be, 'Sam, Sam pick oop tha' musket, Come on lad, just to please me. 'Alright Dook,' said Old Sam, 'just for thee I'll oblige, And to show thee I meant no offence', So Sam picked it up, 'Gradely, lad' said the Duke, 'Right_o boys, let battle commence.' ======================= Hope you enjoyed it. Brian List Admin ARBLASTER-L@rootsweb.com BAGOT-L@rootsweb.com BRAMHALL-L@rootsweb.com GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com KINNERSLEY-L@rootsweb.com --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.317 / Virus Database: 176 - Release Date: 22/01/2002

Some really good jokes Pam , jan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pamela Cotton" <pcotton@netcentral.co.uk> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2002 12:27 AM Subject: [GEN-FRIENDS] Fw: Fw: Biased Jokes > > > > > > > > MURPHY AND DOOLEY ARE OVER FROM PADDYLAND AND THEY'RE LOOKING FOR THE > JOB, > > RIGHT SAID THE FOREMAN I'LL START YOU BOTH BUT YOU HAVE GOT TO GET THROUGH > > THE INTELLIGENCE TEST FIRST, OK BOYS ? WELL, LETS HAVE YOU IN ONE AT A > TIME > > THEN. > > > > DOOLEY SAYS TO MURPHY, I'D BETTER GO IN FIRST THEN I'LL TELL YOU THE > ANSWERS > > WHEN I COME OUT. > > > > FIRST QUESTION SAYS YER MAN, WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF I COVERED ONE OF YER > EYES > > ? SURE I'D BE HALF BLIND YER LORDSHIP SAYS DOOLEY. AND IF I COVERED UP > BOTH > > YOUR EYES ? I'D BE TOTALLY BLIND SAYS DOOLEY. BRILLIANT SAYS YER MAN, > START > > IN THE MORNING AND SEND YOUR PAL IN. > > > > AS HE GOES OUT HE SAYS TO MURPHY, HALF BLIND AND TOTALLY BLIND, AND MURPHY > > GIVES HIM A KNOWING WINK. > > > > > > RIGHT SAYS YER MAN, WHAT WOULD YOU BE IF I CUT OFF ONE OF YOUR EARS ? HALF > > BLIND REPLIES MURPHY, ARE YOU SURE SAYS YER MAN ? OH YES DEAD SURE SAYS > > MURPHY. PERPLEXED, YER MAN SAYS, AND WHAT IF I CUT OFF BOTH YOUR EARS ? > > TOTALLY BLIND SIR, YES TOTALLY BLIND I'D BE SAYS MURPHY. > > > > > > CHRIST IV'E MET SOME IDIOTS BUT YOUR THE BEST SAYS YER MAN, HOW ON EARTH > DO > > YOU WORK THAT ONE OUT MURPHY ???? > > > > > > WELL, SIR I'D BE TOTALLY BLIND COS ME CAP WOULD FALL OVER ME EYES RIGHT > > ENOUGH > > ------------------ > > AS THEY ARE WALKING DOWN THE ROAD THEY COME TO A FOREST AND MURPHY SEES A > > SIGN OUTSIDE THE SAWMILL " TREE FELLERS WANTED " WOULD YOU LOOK AT THAT > > DOOLEY, IF WE'D BROUGHT YOUR SHEAMUS WITH US THE TREE OF US WOULD HAVE GOT > A > > START > > ------------------ > > A BIT FURTHER DOWN THE ROAD THEY SEE A POLICE POSTER, " BLACK MAN , 5 > FOOT 8 > > INCHES TALL WEIGHING 10 ST0NES WANTED FOR DRUNKENESS AND INTERFERING WITH > > WOMEN " WOULD YOU LOOK AT THAT SAYS DOOLEY, THEM THERE PAKISTANIS GET ALL > THE > > BEST JOBS > > ------------------ > > SO THEY GIVE UP LOOKING FOR A JOB AND OFF TO THE DIGS TO TURN IN FOR THE > > NIGHT, WILL I SET THE ALARM FOR SIX, SAYS DOOLEY, DON'T BE SO FECKIN > STUPID > > SAYS MURPHY, SURE THERES ONLY THE TWO OF US > > > HERE........................................................................ > ..

Both of my modems are on all the time... Cable is always on and the standard 56K modem is also on 24/7, just not always connected to someone. And I run a BBS that has been online for years and that modem has probably been on for over 5 years now... No heat problems with any of them... Just another soggy Seattle Sysop. -----Original Message----- From: janis [mailto:janis.burns@ntlworld.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 2:10 PM To: GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] Disaster again. I have a cable modem is this what you have ? if not perhaps that is why . jan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bubbles" <Bubbles@kvenn.freeserve.co.uk> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 9:43 PM Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] Disaster again. > You may be right but as long as I remember to switch off when I shut down > its ok. I've had it quite a long time so its not worth spending on repairs, > when it gives in altogether, I'll replace it. > Bubbles from Robin Hood Country.

Sue loved #'s 2 & 8!!! Hubby got an early morning chuckle from them and that takes a bit of doing this week!!! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sue M" <starshine166@attbi.com> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 10:52 PM These are funny...hope they give you a laugh for the day. Have a great one! TOP EIGHT MORONS OF THE YEAR 2. WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM OUR FRIENDS: Police in Oakland, California spent two hours attempting to subdue a gunman who had barricaded himself inside his home. After firing ten tear gas canisters, officers discovered that the man was standing beside them in the police line, shouting "Please come out and give yourself up." 8. THE GRAND FINALE Last summer, down on Lake Isabella, located in the high desert, an hour east of Bakersfield, California, some folks, new to boating, were having a problem. No matter how hard they tried, they couldn't get their brand new 22 ft going. It was very sluggish in almost every maneuver, no matter how much power was applied. After about an hour of trying to make it go, they putted to a nearby marina, thinking someone there could tell them what was wrong. A thorough topside check revealed everything in perfect working condition. The engine ran fine, the outdrive went up and down, the prop was the correct size and pitch. So, one of the marina guys jumped in the water to check underneath, he came up choking on water, he was laughing so hard. NOW REMEMBER ...THIS IS TRUE... Under the boat, still strapped securely in place, was the trailer. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.317 / Virus Database: 176 - Release Date: 1/21/2002

Now be nice Brian. I hate those sink baths, but take one regardless. Today I get a shower, they are going to rig something for me to lean against or stand better, I have no weight bearing on the left leg, even touching the toes to the floor is agony. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian" <brian@lordbramhall.co.uk> To: "Vicky Ballantine" <cobolt47@frontiernet.net>; <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2002 3:02 AM Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] cat friendly That's probably because you haven't washed it! :-)) Brian List Admin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Vicky Ballantine" <cobolt47@frontiernet.net> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> > Whenever they get in my lap > they walk around the injured leg, curl up everywhere > but next to it and tell me how much they love me. > > Vicky B. > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.317 / Virus Database: 176 - Release Date: 1/21/2002

Hi Vicky, I can sympathise with you concerning the car journey. One Christmas Day, a good number of years ago, I slipped on some steps and broke my foot (I had NOT been imbibing !) I was taken to the local hospital , had the foot strapped up and told to return after the holiday to have it X-Rayed. It could not be done at the time as all the radiographers were off. After spending some time on crutches and with a plaster cast on my leg, I decided to visit my mother on the other side of the city. It took me half an hour to get to the bus stop (about 400 yards) and caught a bus at once. I had to make my way across the city centre to get another bus to my mother's. I spent half an hour there and then set off home. That was my day ! Take care and look after yourself, David ----- Original Message ----- From: "Vicky Ballantine" <cobolt47@frontiernet.net> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 10:26 PM Subject: Fw: [GEN-FRIENDS] slow today > Sorry Dave, I should have known someone as smart as yourself would know what > 'snailmail' is. I'm improving, thank you for asking. I even went to town > with hubby today, but oh the trip down to the car!!!! Than to get into the > car--and out again--tomorrow I see the specialist. I'm tired of looking at a > swollen piece of purple meat that extends down to the ankle---------- > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "davspark" <davspark@ntlworld.com> > To: "Vicky Ballantine" <cobolt47@frontiernet.net> > > > Hi Vicky, > > What I was meaning to say was that I had just received an e-mail that had > taken 16 days to reach me. If the letter had been sent by ordinary post I > would probably received it in 2 - 3 days .I was attempting to be sarcastic ! > > How are you progressing after your accident; improving I hope ! > > David > > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.317 / Virus Database: 176 - Release Date: 1/21/2002 > > > ==== GEN-FRIENDS Mailing List ==== > If you are unsubscribed from the list unintentionally, simply resubscribe. > A full mailbox, computer error, or spam may cause you to be unsubscribed. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

> > > MURPHY AND DOOLEY ARE OVER FROM PADDYLAND AND THEY'RE LOOKING FOR THE JOB, > RIGHT SAID THE FOREMAN I'LL START YOU BOTH BUT YOU HAVE GOT TO GET THROUGH > THE INTELLIGENCE TEST FIRST, OK BOYS ? WELL, LETS HAVE YOU IN ONE AT A TIME > THEN. > > DOOLEY SAYS TO MURPHY, I'D BETTER GO IN FIRST THEN I'LL TELL YOU THE ANSWERS > WHEN I COME OUT. > > FIRST QUESTION SAYS YER MAN, WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF I COVERED ONE OF YER EYES > ? SURE I'D BE HALF BLIND YER LORDSHIP SAYS DOOLEY. AND IF I COVERED UP BOTH > YOUR EYES ? I'D BE TOTALLY BLIND SAYS DOOLEY. BRILLIANT SAYS YER MAN, START > IN THE MORNING AND SEND YOUR PAL IN. > > AS HE GOES OUT HE SAYS TO MURPHY, HALF BLIND AND TOTALLY BLIND, AND MURPHY > GIVES HIM A KNOWING WINK. > > > RIGHT SAYS YER MAN, WHAT WOULD YOU BE IF I CUT OFF ONE OF YOUR EARS ? HALF > BLIND REPLIES MURPHY, ARE YOU SURE SAYS YER MAN ? OH YES DEAD SURE SAYS > MURPHY. PERPLEXED, YER MAN SAYS, AND WHAT IF I CUT OFF BOTH YOUR EARS ? > TOTALLY BLIND SIR, YES TOTALLY BLIND I'D BE SAYS MURPHY. > > > CHRIST IV'E MET SOME IDIOTS BUT YOUR THE BEST SAYS YER MAN, HOW ON EARTH DO > YOU WORK THAT ONE OUT MURPHY ???? > > > WELL, SIR I'D BE TOTALLY BLIND COS ME CAP WOULD FALL OVER ME EYES RIGHT > ENOUGH > ------------------ > AS THEY ARE WALKING DOWN THE ROAD THEY COME TO A FOREST AND MURPHY SEES A > SIGN OUTSIDE THE SAWMILL " TREE FELLERS WANTED " WOULD YOU LOOK AT THAT > DOOLEY, IF WE'D BROUGHT YOUR SHEAMUS WITH US THE TREE OF US WOULD HAVE GOT A > START > ------------------ > A BIT FURTHER DOWN THE ROAD THEY SEE A POLICE POSTER, " BLACK MAN , 5 FOOT 8 > INCHES TALL WEIGHING 10 ST0NES WANTED FOR DRUNKENESS AND INTERFERING WITH > WOMEN " WOULD YOU LOOK AT THAT SAYS DOOLEY, THEM THERE PAKISTANIS GET ALL THE > BEST JOBS > ------------------ > SO THEY GIVE UP LOOKING FOR A JOB AND OFF TO THE DIGS TO TURN IN FOR THE > NIGHT, WILL I SET THE ALARM FOR SIX, SAYS DOOLEY, DON'T BE SO FECKIN STUPID > SAYS MURPHY, SURE THERES ONLY THE TWO OF US > HERE........................................................................ .. > > ............................................. > > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.317 / Virus Database: 176 - Release Date: 21/01/2002

> > Subject: New Baby > > > With the miracle of fertility treatment , a woman was > able to have a baby at the age of 65. > > When she was discharged from hospital , her relatives > came to visit. "Can we see the baby?" they asked. "Not > yet , " said the 65 year old mother. Twenty minutes > later, they asked again . " Can we see the baby?" > "Not yet , " said the mother. > > Another twenty minutes later , they asked again. " Can > we see the baby?" > " Not yet ," said the mother. > > Growing very impatient , they said. " Well, when can we > see the baby then ?" > > " When it cries." > > "Why do we have to wait until the baby cries? " > > "Because I forgot where I put it." > > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.317 / Virus Database: 176 - Release Date: 21/01/2002

> > > Subject: : Dear God, Please > > > Yesterday was an awful day for me...... > My husband ran off with his secretary, > My son pierced his eyebrow, > My daughter tatooed the bald spot on her head, > My dog mated with the neighbors cat, > My neighbor sold her house to a mental institution, > My Mom told me I was adopted, > My Dad told me he's gay, > My boss told me I was fired, > My sister was arrested for prostitution, > My house has termites, > My car was stolen, > All that came in the mail was bills, > A plane crash landed on my garage, > O. J. Simpson came to my door selling rug cleaner, > And my TV blew. > Lord, please be with me today. I was able to live through all that misery > yesterday > And I will be able to make it through anything today!! But > please.... > DON'T LET ANYTHING HAPPEN TO MY COMPUTER!!!! > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.317 / Virus Database: 176 - Release Date: 21/01/2002

I did see a wonderful fireworks display in English Bay, Vancouver. We were on the 18th floor of an apartment block, on a balcony, so it was wonderful. But I do worry about the safety aspect for the people working in the factories making the fireworks, as well as for those who buy them. There was a woman walking around Southport with hardly any face left after she had been in an explosion at the local firework factory, when many other people were killed. She must be dead now, as I haven't seen her for years. She didn't look horrible, just very strange. Marj > Yes, there are too many stories of people being maimed or killed by > fireworks. They are illegal here . Only the city puts on displays and they > are set of from an island in the harbour. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.317 / Virus Database: 176 - Release Date: 22/01/02