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

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

Hi Marg, actually I have lost a bit by changing my spread from butter to Benecol. It tastes quite good. The new Flora is ok too. Jim Sharpe Shaw, Oldham. ----- 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: 21/01/02 > > > ==== 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: 6.0.306 / Virus Database: 166 - Release Date: 12/4/01