Well then I was darned close when I said it was a "boy friend." Sue* ----- Original Message ----- > Hi all, > > I have to reply because Pam appears to have faded again. I did give her the > chance. > > > My friend is a ....... DRAG QUEEN. > > > Angela, > > If there was a prize I would give it you now - except for the fact that you > accused me of having a blow-up doll! You came closest. Well done, > Sherlock Angela. > --- Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.365 / Virus Database: 202 - Release Date: 5/24/2002

My mother was like that. She died at 63 of smoking related heart problems in 1985. Since many people in her family live into their 80's I think she might have been here yet if she had not smoked. Being a cardiac cripple was not much fun either and her quality of life was bad for the last two years. So don't deprive yourself of around 10 years of life by reacting to other people, please. Jean ----- Original Message ----- From: "Angela & Kostas Nicolaou" <titina23@spidernet.com.cy> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, May 27, 2002 3:31 AM Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] smokers I reckon cold Turkey is the only way I'll ever stop it again, but I have to make the decision. The more people tell me the more I won't. IT has to be MY decision. Angela - just popping off for a puff :) ----- Original Message ----- From: George Elting <justgeo1@attbi.com> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2002 11:33 PM Subject: RE: [GEN-FRIENDS] smokers > Being allergic to cigarette smoke does make it easier to enforce that rule, > but I'm also an ex-smoker... Quit in 1969 after smoking 3 packs a day... > Went cold turkey and haven't had one since... :) > > > Just another soggy Seattle Sysop. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Brian [mailto:brian@lordbramhall.co.uk] > Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2002 1:18 PM > To: GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] smokers > > By 'eck. I like you, George! > > Brian > Staffordshire, UK > List Admin > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "George Elting" <justgeo1@attbi.com> > To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2002 7:18 PM > Subject: RE: [GEN-FRIENDS] smokers > > > > I've always had a rule that no one smokes in my house, ever. There is > plenty > > of space outdoors to do that and if you don't like standing in the cold, > > don't smoke! --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.365 / Virus Database: 202 - Release Date: 5/24/02

no there isn't so we are none the wiser. Is she the local hairdresser ? Angela ----- Original Message ----- From: Brian <marged@btinternet.com> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, May 27, 2002 11:53 AM Subject: [GEN-FRIENDS] Brian has sent you a digital photo! > Brian has sent you a digital photo! > > You may pick it up at the following address: > http://www.PhotoParade.com/pickup.asp?2167-1927-95853 > > Click on the link above to pick up your photo, or > copy and paste the link into your Internet browser. > ____________________________________________________________ > > Brian writes: > Last clue (editor's note - I wouldn't say there was a clue here) > ____________________________________________________________ > > (Your photo will be available until Thursday, June 06, 2002) > There is no charge for this service! > ************************************************************ > > SPECIAL COUPON OFFER (offer expires Monday, May 27, 2002) > Save $3.00 on PhotoParade E-Mailer! Just $9.99... click below: > http://www.PhotoParade.com/coupon.asp?code=EZ-EMAIL2 > > PhotoParade E-Mailer makes mailing digital photos easy. > * Send photos without messy e-mail attachments! > * Automatically resizes photos to fit on your screen. > * Photos can be seen in any web browser > > For more information about PhotoParade, visit us at > http://www.PhotoParade.com/ > > > ==== 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 >

Yes, The air will be blue :) Angela ----- Original Message ----- From: Sue M <starshine166@attbi.com> To: Angela & Kostas Nicolaou <titina23@spidernet.com.cy>; <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, May 27, 2002 10:11 AM Subject: smokers > I guess that you, Jan and I will have to be content to just visit each other > since we are the ones with this nasty habit. > Sue* > ----- Original Message ----- > > > another guilty one here ! > > > > Angela > > > > --- > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.365 / Virus Database: 202 - Release Date: 5/25/2002 >

Should have figured it out when you complained about your neigbors "wardrobe" LOL !!!! Well done Brian ;-) Happy Memorial Day to the Americans on the list. Martha Texas

I think it's his dolly bird social worker cum health visitor who looks after him when he's had a particular;y grueling session at the local hostelry! Mike (or a sort of computerised Ananova) --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.361 / Virus Database: 199 - Release Date: 07-May-02

The guesses are probably better than the real answer. Had me in giggles this. Just pop over when the going gets tough luv, you know you're always welcome. Angela ----- Original Message ----- From: Marged <marged@btinternet.com> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, May 27, 2002 12:10 AM Subject: [GEN-FRIENDS] BRIAN'S NEW FRIEND > This is my guess. I think Brian has been to a dating agency and an old > dolly has sent him her dolly bird photograph, taken in 1950, to match the > one he sent of himself as a young blood in 1950. > > I am going to close down now and go to bed, heavily sedated, as I have a bad > cold because of the rotten weather here. Angela - do you want a lodger? > > Gnite all > > Marj > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.365 / Virus Database: 202 - Release Date: 24/05/02 > > > ==== GEN-FRIENDS Mailing List ==== > I want to die peacefully, in my sleep, like my grandfather, not > screaming, terrified, like his passengers. > > ============================== > 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 >

Absolutely, it has to be an internal decision, not doing it because someone else tells you, you should... Self motivation is the only thing proven to work... Just another soggy Seattle Sysop. -----Original Message----- From: Angela & Kostas Nicolaou [mailto:titina23@spidernet.com.cy] Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2002 11:32 PM To: GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] smokers I reckon cold Turkey is the only way I'll ever stop it again, but I have to make the decision. The more people tell me the more I won't. IT has to be MY decision. Angela - just popping off for a puff :) ----- Original Message ----- From: George Elting <justgeo1@attbi.com> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2002 11:33 PM Subject: RE: [GEN-FRIENDS] smokers > Being allergic to cigarette smoke does make it easier to enforce that rule, > but I'm also an ex-smoker... Quit in 1969 after smoking 3 packs a day... > Went cold turkey and haven't had one since... :)

She looks like a model for wigs, but then how can she be a new friend. called Megan. Then Brian's been on about Lily Savage and theatres and photoshots. Angela ----- Original Message ----- From: Pamela Cotton <pam@grocott-hall.co.uk> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2002 11:43 PM Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] Brian's friend > I want to hear some replies before I put you all out of your misery. I will > wait for some more guesses. So come on everyone, let's hear from you all. > It is so easy. Just give some thought to all the previous guesses and the > replies you got from myself and Brian. > > Pam. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Marged" <marged@btinternet.com> > To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2002 9:26 PM > Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] Brian's friend > > > Picture has been posted but a deathly silence has ensued. > > Come on guys, whaddya think? > > Come on Pam, spill the beans! > > Marj > ----- Original Message ----- > > > Marj will shortly post a picture for you all to look at and, if you go > back > > over all MY postings, you will have all the necessary clues. > > > > > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.365 / Virus Database: 202 - Release Date: 24/05/02 > > > ==== 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: 6.0.365 / Virus Database: 202 - Release Date: 24/05/2002 > > > ==== GEN-FRIENDS Mailing List ==== > When there's a will, I want to be in it. > > ============================== > 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 >

I reckon cold Turkey is the only way I'll ever stop it again, but I have to make the decision. The more people tell me the more I won't. IT has to be MY decision. Angela - just popping off for a puff :) ----- Original Message ----- From: George Elting <justgeo1@attbi.com> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2002 11:33 PM Subject: RE: [GEN-FRIENDS] smokers > Being allergic to cigarette smoke does make it easier to enforce that rule, > but I'm also an ex-smoker... Quit in 1969 after smoking 3 packs a day... > Went cold turkey and haven't had one since... :) > > > Just another soggy Seattle Sysop. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Brian [mailto:brian@lordbramhall.co.uk] > Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2002 1:18 PM > To: GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] smokers > > By 'eck. I like you, George! > > Brian > Staffordshire, UK > List Admin > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "George Elting" <justgeo1@attbi.com> > To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2002 7:18 PM > Subject: RE: [GEN-FRIENDS] smokers > > > > I've always had a rule that no one smokes in my house, ever. There is > plenty > > of space outdoors to do that and if you don't like standing in the cold, > > don't smoke! > > > > ==== 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 >

another guilty one here ! Angela ----- Original Message ----- From: Sue M <starshine166@attbi.com> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2002 9:12 PM Subject: [GEN-FRIENDS] smokers > Oh well, that ruins my vacation plans........I'm a smoker too. > Sue* > ----- Original Message ----- > > > My neighbour just knocked to borrow a screwdriver and he followed me > > [uninvited into the house while I looked for it. After he left, leaving > an > > invitation for me to "go and look at his computer" which I declined, I > > realised he had been smoking. > > > > How can these disgusting people inflict their disgusting habit of us all > > after all the publicity. It is the first [and most certainly the last] > time > > anyone has smoked or will smoke in my home. > > > > Dirty people. > > > > Brian > > > > --- > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.365 / Virus Database: 202 - Release Date: 5/24/2002 > > > ==== GEN-FRIENDS Mailing List ==== > Double your drive space - delete Windows! > > ============================== > 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 > >

and her name is Megan, and very young and beautiful. Angela ----- Original Message ----- From: jan <janis.burns@ntlworld.com> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2002 9:09 PM Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] Brian has sent you a digital photo! > Ah ! a blonde lady friend eh!??????????? > > Jan > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Brian" <marged@btinternet.com> > To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2002 7:04 PM > Subject: [GEN-FRIENDS] Brian has sent you a digital photo! > > > > Brian has sent you a digital photo! > > > > You may pick it up at the following address: > > http://www.PhotoParade.com/pickup.asp?2069-8060-49853 > > > > Click on the link above to pick up your photo, or > > copy and paste the link into your Internet browser. > > ____________________________________________________________ > > > > Brian writes: > > NO MORE CLUES! > > > > > ==== GEN-FRIENDS Mailing List ==== > I want to die peacefully, in my sleep, like my grandfather, not > screaming, terrified, like his passengers. > > ============================== > 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 >

Two monkeys walk into a bar and order a couple of beers. The barman had never served monkeys before so he was a little taken aback. He decides to consult with his manager, so runs up to the upper office to speak with Ian. "Ian! There are two monkeys downstairs ordering beers! What do I do?". Ian: "Serve them you idiot. Oh, but wait: monkeys are stupid, so charge them twice the price. They won't know the difference." The barman goes back down to the bar, serves up the beer, and charges the monkeys double. Later in the evening, the monkeys are still nursing the same beers while the barman's tidying up. Curious about these furry visitors, the barman comments: "Say, we don't get a lot of monkeys around here...". The monkeys look at each other and then back at the barman. Monkeys: "Well, with prices like these, no wonder!" --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.365 / Virus Database: 202 - Release Date: 5/24/2002

"Now son, you don't want to drink beer. That's for Daddies, and kids with fake IDs." "Marge, it takes two to lie. One to lie and one to listen." "Maybe, just once, someone will call me 'sir' without adding, "you're making a scene." "Marge, don't discourage the boy! Weaseling out of things is important to learn. It's what separates us from the animals! Except the weasel." "If you really want something in life you have to work for it. Now quiet, they're about to announce the lottery numbers." "Don't let Krusty's death get you down, boy. People die all the time, just like that. Why, you could wake up dead tomorrow. Well, good night." "Son, when you participate in sporting events, it's not whether you win or lose: it's how drunk you get." "Lisa, if you don't like your job you don't strike. You just go in every day and do it really half-assed. That's the American way." "I want to share something with you -- the three sentences that will get you through life. Number one, "Cover for me." Number two, "Oh, good idea, boss." Number three, "It was like that when I got here." --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.365 / Virus Database: 202 - Release Date: 5/24/2002

A Taliban Army platoon was on patrol when the commander noticed a lone Marine standing on a hilltop in their area. The commander told two of his soldiers to go take out the Marine, so they dropped their packs and promptly ran as fast as they could toward him. Just before they got to the top, the Marine ran over the other side of the hill. The two soldiers followed. For the next few minutes there were bloody screams and dust flying in the air. Then as quick as it had started, it stopped and the Marine came up on the hilltop. He brushed off his cammies, straightened his cover, crossed his arms and stood there looking at the Taliban soldiers. The infuriated commander called for a squad to go get the Marine. They promptly ran as fast as they could toward him. Just before they got to the top, the Marine ran over the other side of the hill. The squad followed, and for the next few minutes there were bloody screams and dust flying in the air. Then as quick as it had started, it stopped and the Marine came up on the hilltop. Brushed off his cammies, straightened his cover, crossed his arms and stood there looking at the Taliban soldiers once again. The commander was really hot now. He ordered the rest of his platoon to attack the Marine. Determined that Taliban soldiers were far superior to one lone Marine, they had blood in their eyes as they ran up the hill. Just before they got to the top, the Marine ran over the other side of the hill. The bloodthirsty soldiers followed. For many minutes there were horrific screams and dust flying in the air. It continued and continued. Finally, one lone Taliban soldier came crawling back to the commander, all bloody and beat about the head and shoulders. His uniform was torn, cuts were all over his body. The commander asked for a report. The lone soldier, trying to catch his breath, replied in a forceful and trembling voice: "Sir,...run,.it's a trick. There are TWO of them!!" --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.365 / Virus Database: 202 - Release Date: 5/24/2002

Nice one Mike, I might need one before long. :-)) Brian Staffordshire, UK List Admin ----- Original Message ----- From: "mikemail" <michael@ae.net.sa> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, May 27, 2002 8:42 AM Subject: [GEN-FRIENDS] Brians Photo > I think it's his dolly bird social worker cum health visitor who looks after him when he's had a particular;y grueling session at the local hostelry! > > Mike (or a sort of computerised Ananova) --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.365 / Virus Database: 202 - Release Date: 26/05/2002

A little old couple walked slowly into McDonalds one cold winter evening. They looked out of place amid the young families and young couples eating there that night. Some of the customers looked admiringly at them. You could tell what the admirers were thinking. "Look, there is a couple who has been through a lot together, probably for 60 years or more!" The little old man walked right up to the cash register, placed his order with no hesitation and then paid for their meal. The couple took a table near the back wall and started taking food off the tray. There was one hamburger, one order of French fries and one drink. The little old man unwrapped the plain hamburger and carefully cut it in half. He placed one half in front of his wife. Then he carefully counted out the French fries, divided them in two piles and neatly placed one pile in front of his wife. He took a sip of the drink, his wife took a sip and then set the cup down between them. As the man began to eat his few bites of hamburger the crowd began to get restless. Again you could tell what they were thinking. "That poor old couple. All they can afford is one meal for the two of them." As the man began to eat his French fries one young man stood and came over to the old couples' table. He politely offered to buy another meal for the old couple to eat. The old man replied that they were just fine. They were used to sharing everything. Then the crowd noticed that the little old lady hadn't eaten a bite. She just sat there watching her husband eat and occasionally taking turns sipping the drink. Again the young man came over and begged them to let him buy them something to eat. This time the lady explained that no, they were used to sharing everything together. As the little old man finished eating and was wiping his face neatly with a napkin the young man could stand it no longer. Again he came over to their table and offered to buy some food. After being politely refused again he finally asked a question of the little old lady. "Ma'am, why aren't you eating. You said that you share everything. What is it that you are waiting for?" She answered... . . . . . . . .This is great. . . . . . . "The teeth". --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.365 / Virus Database: 202 - Release Date: 5/24/2002

>From another list. The next time you think you have an excuse why God can't use you, remember the following people: Noah was drunk, Abraham was too old, Isaac was a daydreamer, Jacob was a liar, Joseph was abused, Moses was a murderer (like David and Paul), Deborah was a woman, Gideon was afraid, Samson had long hair, Rahab was a prostitute, Jeremiah and Timothy were too young, David pretended to be mad, had an affair and ran away from his own son, Isaiah preached naked, Jonah ran away from God, Naomi was a widow, Job was bankrupt, John the Baptist ate locusts, Peter was impulsive and hot-tempered, John was self-righteous, the disciples fell asleep while praying, Martha worried about everything, Mary was so Jesus minded she was no earthly good, Mary Magdalene was demon-possessed, The boy with the fish and five rolls of bread was too unknown (and still is), The Samaritan woman was divorced - more than once, Zacchaeus was too small, Paul was too religious, Timothy had a stomach ulcer, and Lazarus was dead. No more excuses! Take heart . . .He even used Baalam's jack ass one time. He uses who He chooses, His will to preform. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.365 / Virus Database: 202 - Release Date: 5/24/2002

From: "Lyndy" <freeman@triton.net> ADULT: A person who has stopped growing at both ends and is now growing in the middle. BEAUTY PARLOR: A place where women curl up and dye. CANNIBAL: Someone who is fed up with people. CHICKENS: The only creatures you eat before they are born and after they are dead. COMMITTEE: A body that keeps minutes and wastes hours. DUST: Mud with the juice squeezed out. EGOTIST: Someone who is usually me-deep in conversation. GOSSIP: A person who will never tell a lie if the truth will do more damage. HANDKERCHIEF: Cold Storage. INFLATION: Cutting money in half without damaging the paper. MOSQUITO: An insect that makes you like flies better. RAISIN: Grape with a sunburn. SECRET: Something you tell to one person at a time. TOOTHACHE: The pain that drives you to extraction. TOMORROW: One of the greatest labor saving devices of today. YAWN: An honest opinion openly expressed. WRINKLES: Something other people have. You have character lines! --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.365 / Virus Database: 202 - Release Date: 5/24/2002

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