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

Snow Plow Jay and his blonde wife live in Minneapolis. One winter morning while listening to the radio, they hear the announcer say, "We are going to have 3 to 4 inches of snow today. You must park your car on the even numbered side of the street, so the snowplow can get through." Jay's wife goes out and moves her car. A week later while they are eating breakfast, the radio announcer says, "We are expecting 4 to 5 inches of snow today. You must park your car on the odd numbered side of the street, so the snowplow can get through." Jay's wife goes out and moves her car again. The next week they are having breakfast again, when the radio announcer says "We are expecting 10 to 12 inches of snow today. You must park...", then the electric power goes out. Jay's wife says, "Honey, I don't know what to do." Jay says, "Why don't you just leave it in the garage this time? --- 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

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. Brian List Admin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marged" <marged@btinternet.com> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 4:17 PM Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] UGH! > Thank you - it is very unlikely that I shall have a quiet day tomorrow, nor > do I want one, as it is Lucy day. Instead, I think I will find a nice pub > in the town centre that makes chips, and take her there. Let her run about > a bit. > > Marj > > > > > A H, B U T ! ! ! > > > > She didn't have to invade, for 'twas likened to a large army marching into > > the establishment, a males domain! Women, even pretty ones [which she > might > > once have been] are not encouraged in this hostelry. > > > > > > --- > 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 ==== > Visit and support: > http://www.thebreastcancersite.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/CTDSites > > ============================== > 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: 21/01/2002

Thank you - it is very unlikely that I shall have a quiet day tomorrow, nor do I want one, as it is Lucy day. Instead, I think I will find a nice pub in the town centre that makes chips, and take her there. Let her run about a bit. Marj > > A H, B U T ! ! ! > > She didn't have to invade, for 'twas likened to a large army marching into > the establishment, a males domain! Women, even pretty ones [which she might > once have been] are not encouraged in this hostelry. > --- 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

A H, B U T ! ! ! She didn't have to invade, for 'twas likened to a large army marching into the establishment, a males domain! Women, even pretty ones [which she might once have been] are not encouraged in this hostelry. Women seem to think they have equality for some ridiculous reason. Don't know what the world's coming to! Hope you have a quiet day tomorrow! Luv, Brian ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marged" <marged@btinternet.com> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 4:05 PM Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] UGH! > Listen, Slim Jim. Have you suddenly lost a few stones by sheer abstinence? > I take it you have no beer belly yourself, just like all the other MEN in > that pub? It's only when it's a WOMAN you don't like to see it? Or is it > just an enlarged liver you have, and not a beer belly at all? > > Are you sure SHE didn't throw up? You would probably blame overindulgence > if she did, and not think that she might not like the look of one or two of > you. > > From your loving friend, 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: 21/01/2002

I can't leave my modem running--if I do it gets to hot and refuses to operate unless I shut down [and that manually] and wait at least an hour before starting it up again. Never have been able to run it for any length of time without some problem cropping up! ----- Original Message ----- From: "George Elting" <justgeo1@attbi.com> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 1:02 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 --- 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

Listen, Slim Jim. Have you suddenly lost a few stones by sheer abstinence? I take it you have no beer belly yourself, just like all the other MEN in that pub? It's only when it's a WOMAN you don't like to see it? Or is it just an enlarged liver you have, and not a beer belly at all? Are you sure SHE didn't throw up? You would probably blame overindulgence if she did, and not think that she might not like the look of one or two of you. From your loving friend, 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: 21/01/02

I'm feeling like I was run over by a semi-truck and left to dry out. ----- Original Message ----- From: "janis" <janis.burns@ntlworld.com> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 2:21 PM Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] Burger How are you feeling today ? jan --- 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

A revolting aparition walked into the pub today. Dressed in tracksuit bottoms and a sweat shirt, she rolled across the room with belly [I usually say stomach] hanging half way to the knee over the waistband of her trousers. Aged about 50 she waved gaily to anyone who wasn't throwing up and plonked herseld on and around a bar stool. I've never seen a bigger hangover! I didn't even finish my drink. I left feeling quite ill. That's what our kids and grandkids are going to grow into unless someone regulates the chocolate and sweets and crisps and chips that they are growing up on now. I rarely see a child I can honestly say looks pretty - or a mother, they're usually all revolting. After 40+ years of fairly lively drinking I still don't have a "beer belly" and there is no excuse for anyone who has, man or woman. Having said all that, what I have above the shoulders might leave people feeling quite ill! Brian List Admin --- 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

> Hey, Dave. Why didn't you tell me? > > Have you fell out wi' mi' ? > > Brian > List Admin Pull the other one - you've read the next mail ................. >Thanks Brian, sorry Dave, I am not grateful to you after all! >Marj > Version 317 update is now available. > Fickle women ! Go back to your chains :-) Dave --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.314 / Virus Database: 175 - Release Date: 11-Jan-02

I can send an e-mail to Pamela who lives much, much closer. It can take three days even after I've had my copy. Brian List Admin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Vicky Ballantine" <cobolt47@frontiernet.net> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 1:05 PM Subject: Fw: [GEN-FRIENDS] slow today > Snail mail is regular postage mail. Like it takes two to three weeks when it > used to take two days---[vbg]. I can send my mother a note [she lives only > 30 miles away] and it take five days to get there-----snail mail. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "davspark" <davspark@ntlworld.com> > To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> > > What is "snail mail" ? > > > David > > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.314 / Virus Database: 175 - Release Date: 1/11/2002 > > > ==== 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: 6.0.317 / Virus Database: 176 - Release Date: 21/01/2002

Hey, Dave. Why didn't you tell me? Have you fell out wi' mi' ? Brian List Admin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marged" <marged@btinternet.com> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 12:57 PM Subject: [GEN-FRIENDS] THANKS > Thanks Dave - got my AVG. > > Great the way we look after each other on this list. > > 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: 21/01/2002

You are a very smart Brit indeed! :) I much prefer good old fashioned chocolate pudding although I like Yorkshire pudding too. Me mum made it all the time. Sue* ----- Original Message ----- > Well you know how I feel about Black Pudding , Sue ,YUK!!! > > Jan --- Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.314 / Virus Database: 175 - Release Date: 1/11/2002

Benny Hill was great. I can still catch reruns of reruns on some of the cable channels at times. Sue* ----- Original Message ----- > Sometimes Brit comedy translates very well, other times it completely > misses... Or else the writers are really bad... --- Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.314 / Virus Database: 175 - Release Date: 1/11/2002

Not anymore, I think it was canceled. Sue* ----- Original Message ----- > Maybe the foreigners don't know who Manuel is? Do they get Fawlty Towers > over there? > > Brian > List Admin --- Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.314 / Virus Database: 175 - Release Date: 1/11/2002

Shouldn't try carving with a rubber knife ! David ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian" <brian@lordbramhall.co.uk> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 12:31 PM Subject: [GEN-FRIENDS] YAHOO > Yahoo seem to be having problems now. Carol [carversdaughter] is bouncing. > > Brian > List Admin > > > > > --- > 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 > > > ==== GEN-FRIENDS Mailing List ==== > Please delete unwanted taglines and signatures before > sending your message to avoid over-long messages. > > ============================== > 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 > >

>Hi Dave - so can I exchange the battery I have for an NIMH ? >Marj Exchange no , buy yes :-) I must assume you can buy NIMH versions for popular phones. Not into mobiles - have enough trouble with telephones as it is. Don't like the look of them rubber pointy things either. Dave --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.314 / Virus Database: 175 - Release Date: 11-Jan-02

When I say exchange, I mean can I buy a NIMH version and put it in the phone I have at present? Marj > >Hi Dave - so can I exchange the battery I have for an NIMH ? > > >Marj > > Exchange no , buy yes :-) --- 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

Hi Dave - so can I exchange the battery I have for an NIMH? Not that I will at the moment having just paid £15 when I took it into Rupert's shop! Marj >> > NIMH - don't have this memory effect - you can top them up as required. > > L Ion - Lithium Ion batteries - No memory effect. These can be recharged > without blowing another hole in your best string vest. Have higher capacity > than similar sized Nicad , lighter weight. More expensive too. > --- 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

> I'll bet Bill Gates uses Linux or Lindows or ANYTHING except MS Windows. > > Brian > List Admin Nah - he's got the only bug free copies of Windows XX in existence. Requires a 4 x Pentium 4GHz machine with 4TB of RAM 20TB of disk space and liquid nitrogen cooling. Apparently they're going to try opening Bill's inbox on it next week, once they've figured out how to run OE99 without the virus checker taking 2 weeks to initialise. It's thought that by modifying the daily appointments system they can tell the system the required 7 days in advance <which> programs they would like to run the following week. But apparently even Bill needs the 23 digit id number to make it all work. :-) Dave --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.314 / Virus Database: 175 - Release Date: 11-Jan-02