Enjoyed the quiz Rod and all the answers

Pet hate?
Lot of lines when a few words can say it all!

The name is actually Lucille and I take what you say in jest Ellie.
A good one
Nothing for Calendar girls then ?
Shame about that.

I didn't see the oscars ceremony and Im wondering if the British film Calender Girls got a look in at all? I enjoyed this very much.

I thought Mr Angry's last line was rather nice in his definition of happiness. A loyal and loving wife.I haven't noticed any other man write this :? Also Ellie's Greek quotation (Im not sure of origin either) To be without pain. Peace of mind and good health must count high towards true happiness I ...

I am quite amazed to see my name in the heading of topic Matt vs Lucy indeed. It sounds more like a boxing or a wrestling match! Is there anything else to pursue here? MattK had his say and I had mine. Im sure others would get very bored if it went on too long. Im also sure that Matt must be far to ...

Oh,by the way MattK. You accused me of butting in on others conversations yes? Well, I was on the understanding, that this forum is open for all to take part in yes? In that case, if you wish to have a private or one to one conversation with another person here, I would suggest you use either e-mail...

Well MattK,Ill answer your last question first. Yes,my parents were very proud of me.I say were,as I have been an orphan for many years now. But I only made good because of their loving loyal support,especially in difficult times and I owe them a great deal. No,I wasn't aware that you were a student...

Oh Brother
Here we go.Below waist level once more.Now this is juvenile.
Well said eco/spider. Though I do agree with you,I wouldn't want the job either and I wish Gambrinus good luck.

The definition of a fool;Silly person, Simpleton MattK.I would be very careful if I were you,who you call a fool. You bandy the words fool and intellectual around in what comes across as a superior manner. Give me your definition of an intellectual?I have met many so-called in my field of work,who c...

I quite like a drink or two Bica! So all I need is a dog then :) Yes ,it was Dr Samuel Johnson(1709-84) said those famous words and though Ive travelled and lived in other parts of UK Im happy to be here(when not in Portugal that is) Sam Pepys(1633-1703) was the diarist. He was the Sam who witnessed...

Thank-you all for your welcome messages!
Ive been thinking of going to Carvoeiro forlong stay(have work will travel!)
I have visited for few times.But I wonder is there enough to do?
Friends of mine took eary retirement there and when I ask what they do they say,they drink and walk the dog!!

Hi.Im quite new to this site.Have been looking in on here for a couple of months. Its a good interesting site with lots of info and you also seem to have fun!
So tonight I decided to join in with it.