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by cactus
Thu Dec 28, 2017 8:24 am
Forum: Technology
Topic: Expat Telly
Replies: 46
Views: 17110

Re: Expat Telly

But does it get worse as we get older, or does it just seem to ............... another year of the same old same old?


Good point ApusApus - as I recall the seventh repeat of "Vicar of Dibley" was still mildly amusing, whereas the twenty-seventh ......
by cactus
Wed Dec 27, 2017 10:24 am
Forum: Technology
Topic: Expat Telly
Replies: 46
Views: 17110

Re: Expat Telly

It doesn't really make sense but the lady at MTN seems convinced and they wouldn't own up to it if weren't the case I suppose .....
it's still very bad - is yours any better?
by cactus
Wed Dec 27, 2017 9:27 am
Forum: Technology
Topic: Expat Telly
Replies: 46
Views: 17110

Re: Expat Telly

It seems the problem is with MTN - something to do with an underwater cable. Horrible having no TV at Christmas but there it is!
by cactus
Tue Dec 26, 2017 10:58 am
Forum: Technology
Topic: Expat Telly
Replies: 46
Views: 17110

Expat Telly

Good morning all! Is anyone else experiencing difficulties with this? We couldn't watch anything at all yesterday and it doesn't seem to be much better today. I did contact their support service and was assured that the problem lies with our internet supplier but this is evidently not the case as I'...
by cactus
Sat Sep 16, 2017 7:49 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Meanings.
Replies: 14
Views: 4745

Re: Meanings.

I think a Lert is similar to a Round Tewit, which I have been meaning to get for some time.
by cactus
Sat Aug 26, 2017 9:05 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: N067 MUM
Replies: 19
Views: 6061

Re: N067 MUM

What?
by cactus
Thu Jul 27, 2017 10:19 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Supermarket slogans
Replies: 23
Views: 8081

Re: Supermarket slogans

I'm going to attempt to write this in English (although I am Irish so it's a bit touch and go in that department!). I worked in Bishop's Supermarket in central London back in the seventies and they made me wear a huge badge on my right howsyerfather requesting our esteemed customers to "Get Fre...
by cactus
Sat Jul 22, 2017 11:47 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Dried crispy onions
Replies: 12
Views: 4387

Re: Dried crispy onions

By the way , when you've done your chips and the oil's just been switched off - dunk 'em for a couple of minutes. Cooked previously or not doesn't matter, they come up lovely and crispy and will keep for a few days .
by cactus
Sat Jul 22, 2017 11:45 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Dried crispy onions
Replies: 12
Views: 4387

Re: Dried crispy onions

I know just where you're coming from PhotoLady - every time I see "Shopfitters Wanted" I read it as "Shoplifters"...
by cactus
Mon May 15, 2017 9:58 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: 12 points from Greece and vice versa...
Replies: 8
Views: 2816

Re: 12 points from Greece and vice versa...

Colin arrived home from his gig at the Britannia just as the proceedings were winding up, and after I'd explained that Australia is in Europe, the Australian singer is Armenian and the Danish singer is Australian, his eyes glazed over and he went a funny colour. He hasn't been entirely himself since.
by cactus
Mon May 15, 2017 9:37 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: 12 points from Greece and vice versa...
Replies: 8
Views: 2816

Re: 12 points from Greece and vice versa...

Colin arrived home from his gig at the Britannia just as the proceedings were winding up, and after I'd explained that Australia is in Europe, the Australian singer is Armenian and the Danish singer is Australian, his eyes glazed over and he went a funny colour. He hasn't been entirely himself since.
by cactus
Mon May 15, 2017 9:30 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: 12 points from Greece and vice versa...
Replies: 8
Views: 2816

Re: 12 points from Greece and vice versa...

I thought it was a nice effort from the UK for once. They tried all that several years ago with the boy band Blue, didn't they? I don't remember it very well .... which either proves that the desired effect wasn't achieved or that I've lost the final marble. Other countries have always seemed to tak...
by cactus
Mon May 15, 2017 9:17 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Guess who's coming for dinner
Replies: 25
Views: 7923

Re: Guess who's coming for dinner

Dorothy Parker, Oscar Wilde and my mum.
by cactus
Mon May 15, 2017 9:14 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Getting a bit horticultural.... anyone know what it is for sure?
Replies: 10
Views: 2847

Re: Getting a bit horticultural.... anyone know what it is for sure?

Over the years in Cyprus I have always said that the only things I miss are trains, ducks and daffodils. I had completely forgotten about lilac. Thanks for the lovely pictures!
by cactus
Mon May 15, 2017 9:08 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Lovely weather
Replies: 13
Views: 4589

Re: Lovely weather

It's just perfect now, isn't it? Lovely warm days, cooler evenings and you can turn the telly up without feeling that you're wading through jelly in order to do it. Trouble is, summer clothes aren't very forgiving .....