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. --- 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: 1/11/02

Thanks Brian, sorry Dave, I am not grateful to you after all! Marj > Version 317 update is now available. > --- 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 know what black pudding does. It causes fires if you are foolish enough to barbecue it as a friend did once. The local black pudding is not that good though. Here in Nova Scotia we also have Lunenberg sausage which is made out of fish. I have only tried it once. Jean ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian" <brian@lordbramhall.co.uk> To: "Jean White" <jphwhite@ns.sympatico.ca>; <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 12:41 PM Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] Haggis > Pleased to hear it, Jean. Don't give up it'll put hairs on your chest, > lass! Daren't tell you what black pudding will do. ;-)) > > Brian > List Admin > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jean White" <jphwhite@ns.sympatico.ca> > To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 4:26 PM > Subject: [GEN-FRIENDS] Haggis > > > > Talking about Haggis, I finally ate some a few days ago. > > > > I found it very tasty so I had another helping. > > > > Jean > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Brian" <brian@lordbramhall.co.uk> > > To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 4:45 AM > > Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] hunting > > > > > > > It is lovely. You don't have to waste amunition on black puddin. > > > > > > Not like Haggis! > > > > > > Brian > > > List Admin > > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: "Sue M" <starshine166@attbi.com> > > > To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> > > > Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 1:13 AM > > > Subject: [GEN-FRIENDS] hunting > > > > > > > > > > You Brits are so funny sometimes. You turn up your nose at ground > steak > > > > with a little raw egg, then call black pudding, "lovely?" > > > > Sue* > > > > <grinning> > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > > > > > > And all the way back, too, but I wouldn't know - I didn't dare look > > him > > > in > > > > > the face once the dish arrived at the table. > > > > > > > > > > We ordered black puddings at the same restaurant another time, and > > went > > > > > through it all again, but that was lovely! > > > > > > > > > > Marj > > > > > > > > > > > > --- > > 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: 1/11/02 > > > > > > ==== 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: 21/01/2002 > > --- 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: 1/11/02

Tatties we had, not sure what neeps are. We also had a salmon cooked whole with a lovely sauce, lots of red wine followed by honey cake for the birthday boy. The birthday boy is my husband's first summer student . He turned 50. The birthday cake was a little disappointing. On Steve's 40th birthday the 10 or so sparklers intended for the cake caught fire a little early. The person holding them dropped them on the newly finished floor forcing everyone to jump out of the way to avoid burns. The mark is still there. This time the sparklers went on the cake first and sparkled away safely. Jean ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marged" <marged@btinternet.com> To: "Jean White" <jphwhite@ns.sympatico.ca>; <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 12:32 PM Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] Haggis > I love Haggis. A Canadian friend (internet) in Vancouver has a butcher > husband who makes haggis for the whole of British Columbia! > > Did you have tatties and neeps, followed by a wee dram, Jean? > > Marj > > > > Talking about Haggis, I finally ate some a few days ago. > > > > I found it very tasty so I had another helping. > > > --- 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: 1/11/02

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: 21/01/02

While Brian's waiting ........ You can connect 1 PC to a switcher which will allow you to use more than one monitor / keyboard combination . There is also a version to connect several PCs to one monitor / keyboard. I can't think that they're any use for the average home. On the subject of sharing 1 PC - not really , unless of course you use Linux and text mode programs. Then you could have 3 users without much difficulty ( 1 on each serial port using terminals like Wyse etc , and one on the normal PC screen ). Regards 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'll bet Bill Gates uses Linux or Lindows or ANYTHING except MS Windows. Brian List Admin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Allen" <dave@cdcatalogues.co.uk> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 12:46 PM Subject: [GEN-FRIENDS] Screen Switchers Etc. > While Brian's waiting ........ > > You can connect 1 PC to a switcher which will allow you to use more than one > monitor / keyboard combination . There is also a version to connect several > PCs to one monitor / keyboard. I can't think that they're any use for the > average home. > > On the subject of sharing 1 PC - not really , unless of course you use Linux > and text mode programs. Then you could have 3 users without much difficulty > ( 1 on each serial port using terminals like Wyse etc , and one on the > normal PC screen ). > > Regards > > Dave --- 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

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

If you have separate software from your ISP, britshlibrary.net or whatever that is, try reinstalling that with your user name and passwords again. Brian List Admin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Sharpe" <sharpe@britishlibrary.net> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 2:02 AM Subject: [GEN-FRIENDS] Disaster again. > Hi Brian, my computer has jacked it in again. OE wouldn't send, only > receive. Or rather it stopped sending in the middle of a transmission. Then > it said it couldn't find my modem. Then it said my internet connection > wizard wasn't loaded. Now when I try to log on it just beeps and stops. > Good job i've got my 'Steam' computer. > Any Ideas anyone. > > Jim Sharpe Shaw, Oldham. > > > --- > 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 ==== > 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

Talking about Haggis, I finally ate some a few days ago. I found it very tasty so I had another helping. Jean ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian" <brian@lordbramhall.co.uk> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 4:45 AM Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] hunting > It is lovely. You don't have to waste amunition on black puddin. > > Not like Haggis! > > Brian > List Admin > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Sue M" <starshine166@attbi.com> > To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 1:13 AM > Subject: [GEN-FRIENDS] hunting > > > > You Brits are so funny sometimes. You turn up your nose at ground steak > > with a little raw egg, then call black pudding, "lovely?" > > Sue* > > <grinning> > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > > And all the way back, too, but I wouldn't know - I didn't dare look him > in > > > the face once the dish arrived at the table. > > > > > > We ordered black puddings at the same restaurant another time, and went > > > through it all again, but that was lovely! > > > > > > Marj > > --- 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: 1/11/02

Hi Marj et all, > I had some problems with my mobile phone recently because I never did let > the battery run down, always put it on charge so it was fully charged up. NICADs develop a memory - charge them when they're not fully flat and you reduce their capacity. So charge at half charged then will only ever give half capacity. They can be reconditioned if you have lots of patience and the right equipment. 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. Regards 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

Version 317 update is now available. 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

No? Brian List Admin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marged" <marged@btinternet.com> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 10:47 AM Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] Digi Cam > Remember the Manganese Bronze and Brass Company? > > Marj > --- 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: 11/01/2002

Thanks, Dave. The question is no longer a question. I found the camera I bought can only be used with Win 95 or 98 NOT with ME or above so it's going back. I think I'd be better doing what Jim did and buying from ASDA. Brian List Admin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Allen" <dave@cdcatalogues.co.uk> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 9:59 AM Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] Digi Cam > > The rechargeable ones are Nickel Cadmium ( NiCad ) <or> Nickel Metal Hydride > ( NiMH ) . > > You should not try recharging alkaline or plain manganese batteries unless > your house wants redecorating anyway :-). > > You should not recharge Lithium batteries unless you've made a will and are > wearing clean underwear. > > Regards > > 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: 11/01/2002

Sometimes Brit comedy translates very well, other times it completely misses... Or else the writers are really bad... Just another soggy Seattle Sysop. -----Original Message----- From: Marged [mailto:marged@btinternet.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 10:46 AM To: GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] UGH! I think you might say it was essentially English, with a stereotyped Spaniard thrown in Marj > Yup, and the American folks tried to do an American version and it fell on > its face...

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.

If you control their flow of Coke and crisps it is! :) Just another soggy Seattle Sysop. -----Original Message----- From: Brian [mailto:brian@lordbramhall.co.uk] Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 9:59 AM To: GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] Screen Switchers Etc. I doubt knowing the programmers is an advantage! Brian List Admin

I had some problems with my mobile phone recently because I never did let the battery run down, always put it on charge so it was fully charged up. Had the phone for about 18 months before it finally conked out. The guy who sold me the new battery told me you should never recharge unless they have run down. I suppose it says that in the instructions (which I have probably only read far enough to make the phone work). Marj > from "memory". I am told that they can be recharged before fully discharged > and still retain full power. --- 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: 11/01/02

Remember the Manganese Bronze and Brass Company? Marj > > Thing is I can't remember the difference between Alkaline and Manganese > batteries. Are the rechargeables Manganese? It says, "Never use > manganese." > > --- 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: 11/01/02

No, you just have to slit the pig's throat and catch the blood. Marj (talking myself into vegetarianism) > It is lovely. You don't have to waste amunition on black puddin. > > Not like Haggis! --- 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: 11/01/02