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Bird watching can be a costly hobby

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091113/ap_on_fe_st/us_odd_lagoon_bugatti ...

Virtual wall of remembrance

Hi everyone, please go on the sky news site, if you click on the story of the returning soldiers at Wootton Basset then follow the links you can add a poppy & a tribute. It's a worthy cause. Sagalout ...

Are we mentioing the date today??

Charnwood Fox wrote: MrsBouvier wrote:Are we mentioning the date today??I don't see why not. It's Friday 13th, and I've just taken an order from a customer with 666 in the order number. The phrase that includes ...

Christmas Bird

As it's only a few weeks away from Christmas i was wondering what is your favorite Bird ? I like Capon , Pork and Gammon Dawn ...

Shameful ! What has gone wrong in the UK

journeyman wrote:Quote:As the biggest majority of the prison population are re-offenders your argument would appear not to hold water. The prison system does not work . Okay then lets let the 80,000 plus prisnors out ...

noise complaints

Hi, my name is Peter and i was in Cyprus last summer entertaining in bars and hotels. This year i returned to work for the same agent and found that little had changed appart from the work not being so readily available. You ...

Caught in the act...

Caught on camera: naked love rival flees furious husband! Love cheat Sun Meng has been given the cold shoulder by his community after pictures of him cowering naked on an air conditioner were posted online by a furio ...

Stopping Smoking

I too stopped smoking last June after reading this book ....it did take me a long time to read the book (about 9 months) kept delaying the end !!!! Would highly recommend you read it and keep it with you for the first few w ...

School Photos

This is brilliant ! I couldn't believe it, check it out. This Website is amazing. They actually have photographs of almost every student that had a school photograph taken in any school in the World. Unless you went to ...

This one 4 the boys

STOP MOANING. ...

buy a mobile or the kid gets it

well not really :lol: but wonder if abbey national has a vested interest in the supply of mobile phones. logged on to abbey internet banking as per usual to now find that home page is replaced by a page asking you to enter ...

Famagusta Newsletter October 2009

Hi there I really missed this newsletter when we were out - it is usually in our mail box - but none this time :cry: I usually bring one home in case someone on here is looking for something then I can post information. ...

My Luck Day!

Just received this wonderful news: DR. IGNATIUS IMALA DIRECTOR, VISA DEBIT CARD DPT , CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA. PHONE: +234-12167759 ATTENTION, YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT YOUR INHERITANCE/CONTRACT PAYMENT OF ...

British Summer Time Ends

Don't forget to put your clocks back this weekend. BST ends. ...

What was No 1 the day you were born?

http://www.thisdayinmusic.com/birthdayno1 Just a bit of fun, mine was 'Don,t let the stars get in your eyes' Perry Como :oops: :oops: :oops: On the day I turned 18 it was 'My sweet Lord' George Harrison :D

Only 66 Days ...............

...............to Christmas ! ...

'The Doctor' does it again

Valentino Rossi is just about assured of becoming MotoGP World Champion for the 9th time with his second place at Philips Island today. With two races left he's 38 points ahead of Jorge Lorenzo. What possibly made hi ...

Toilet Humour

Ode to the Drains of Cyprus The beautiful island of Cyprus, The land of many a God, Would be truly wonderful, If your paper went down the bog! The sewage system in Cyprus, Can be a right ...

X Factor

Where can i watch X factor online? I had onspeed on my laptop but my laptop broke so im borrowing one for a few weeks. I really want/need to watch it! Its not on youtube either :? ...

Funny signs....

Just for fun...hope you enjoy them! ...

Health and Safety(UK)

Keith Sheffield wrote: Steve - SJD wrote:My opinion would be to use common sense and allow them but point out (if neccesary) problems that may occur and leave it to the parent to decide. The problem there is that the ...

TT Races

Just found this out today and must say I'm not a bike fan but feel a bit proud knowing my Nephew and his father(my Ex Brother-in-law) have won 1 race each at the above races, year I know not though. Total overall Manx ...

Jenson Button

Jenson will be the new F1 World Champion, nobody can catch him now. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8313300.stm ...

Moving and heart-warming story

This item on the lunchtime news just shows there is amazing feats from people willing to help out those less fortunate. I found it very movingas did many going by the report. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/82 ...

Darwin Awards

Whilst not fulfilling the requirements of a recipient of the Darwin Awards (i.e. they are till alive and therefore able to reproduce) these dumbos seem worthy of an honourable award. Story from CNN International: http: ...

have the Conservatives blown it?

journeyman wrote:She did far more for Britain than the sleaze ball draconian scumbag that run the country now. Best thing she ever did was to close the coal mines, even close family members who are all ex miners now a ...

Leona Lewis Punched

Hi All, Sometimes wonder what is in the mind of some people!! Get a book signed then punch the person signing it! Cheers Steve ...

Keep fly's out of the kitchin ( this works)

We have found a fantastic and cheap way to keep fly's out of the kitchin. All you do is keep a lump of sh_t in the lounge. But we havn't had many friends round lately for some reason. :cry: ...

Brad Pitt in New Orleans

reading an article on New Orleans getting rebuilt 4 years after Hurricane Katrina, it seems that the rebuilding is being carried out very differently to how it was originally thought. It seems that the US Government ha ...

Holiday Gift's

Hi, Whilst wandering around the various Gift shops in Agia Napa this week I was wondering to myself just who buys it all. I mean, choosing from the assortments of fighting knives and swords to fake watches and jewellery I ...

History Lesson...

History Lesson true information They used to use urine to tan animal skins, so families used to all pee in a pot & then once a day it was taken & sold to the tannery.......if you had to do this to survive you were ...

Lisbon Treaty re-vote TODAY

I watched the (UK) news last night and saw the canvassing for both sides for the re-vote taking place in Ireland this coming week re the Lisbon Treaty. How do you think the Irish people should respond? Please tak ...

A very pleasant (but sad) evening

Spent a very pleasant evening last night in the company of several people, some I know well and others I've never met before - including Dagwood & Chuckie, and members of the Thursday ladies coffee group. And a brie ...

Something to think about

The Bird Feeder I bought a bird feeder.. I hung it on my patio and filled it lovingly with seed... It was indeed a beautiful bird feeder.. Within a week we had hundreds of birds taking advantage of the Contin ...

Just Back

Hi All, Had to go back to the UK unexpectedly last week and have just returned. Have been keeping up with the emails where time permitted but am now going through the backlog. If you sent an email and haven't receive ...

Pride of Britain on now on ITV

Just in case you didn't know. ...

this will put a smile on your face

That was really good - serves them right. But, I'm so glad not to be in the UK when this happens after a night out. ...

Cyprus in the water !

Thought I'd share these shots with you... As I was walking back from Protaras along the coastal path I spotted this shadow in the water (think it was down to seaweed etc)... had to take a shot of it... ...

A Big Thankyou

Thankyou Craig for for fault finding and great service on my car at a very reasonable price. She is running beautifully. It is very refreshing here to find someone who actually does what he says he can do and does it for the ...

Only Fools and Horses gets a prequel

Found this on the RTE website. As a big fan will be looking forward to it. It has been announced that 'Only Fools and Horses' star Nicholas Lyndhurst is to play the father of his character Rodney Trotter in a prequel to t ...

Home Heating systems

Does anybody know anything about this heating system or does anybody have it in their home, if so is it any good in the winter and does it keep your home warm and comfy, do the tiled floors feel warm when you walk on them? ...

Nearly there

Keep the sun shining we are just about to leave for the airport. See you all soon. :wave: Jacs and Allan ...

So Excited

Just about to leave for Stansted Airport. I am so excited to be going back out even if only for days. Roll on 2010 when my OH retires and I'm out there permanently. Judith ...

Cyprus September 2009 pictures

Now back after two good weeks, just thought I would share our weather experience with you. Above on our way to our friends in Nicosia day after Tornado. Nice calm day looking from Marlita Hotel. day after f ...

Wind Power & Nuclear Power?

Two stories form Aunty: Alternatively, two views of mankind. ...

Quickly!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Music video on youtube. Trust me (it keeps getting banned for copyright). It's the Oprah flash mob in Chicago. ...

Take note Gordon...

Sheriff Joe is at it again!! Maybe Gordon Brown could pick up a few pointers here...... You all remember Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Arizona , who painted the jail cells pink and made the inmates wear pink prison garb ...

Lava rocks

Does anyone know where in the Paralimni area, I can buy lava rock for my BBQ. I've tried the BBQ shop in Protaras Ave but they are sold out. Thanks Mickbarb :) ...

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALAN".

HOPE YOU HAVE A NICE BIRTHDAY IN THE SUN ALAN. ...

High five to my UK bank

I bet you are all shocked to read the title of this thread. I have a halifax current account. I only keep a small amount in it and have a debit card in case of emergencies. I knew the balance was running low but hadn't ...