And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda
- Eric Bogle
Now when I was a young man I carried me pack
And I lived the free life of the rover.
From the Murray's green basin to the dusty outback,
Well, I waltzed my Matilda all over.
Then in 1915, my country said, "Son,
It's time you stop ramblin', there's work to be done."
So they gave...
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Bugger. Now I forgot what I was going to do. 
And FUCK this fucking fucked (Cr)Apple keyboard with it's barely responsive shift keys! Gaaargh! 
(Adds to wishlist)
I've heard that a new range of yogurts are being introduced, targeted specifically at chavs: Muller 'Street Corners'.
(Puts on 'Back in Black' at a discrete volume: just loud enough to make things fall off the wardrobe.)
And FUCK this fucking fucked (Cr)Apple keyboard with it's barely responsive shift keys! Gaaargh! (Adds to wishlist)
I've heard that a new range of yogurts are being introduced, targeted specifically at chavs: Muller 'Street Corners'.
(Puts on 'Back in Black' at a discrete volume: just loud enough to make things fall off the wardrobe.)
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mechapearlbass:
I have freed myself now and the weekend is almost here 
deegee:
Hello there. I'm not around much at the moment but I just popped in. I don't wish to interrupt someone else's dialogue but I see from a comment above that Albion is discussing the mighty Half Man Half Biscuit.
They are indeed still going. But Cammel Laird Social Club is more recent than Trouble Over Bridgwater.
Both are great though. My favourite of their later albums is Voyage To The Bottom Of The Road. (Skip track 1 maybe but from then on it's a joy)
They are indeed still going. But Cammel Laird Social Club is more recent than Trouble Over Bridgwater.
Both are great though. My favourite of their later albums is Voyage To The Bottom Of The Road. (Skip track 1 maybe but from then on it's a joy)
I suppose I should update my journal ......
Had a good night last night - well a good weekend, tho' hasn't finished yet ...hope I haven't spoke too soon? Last night: fireworks at Ally Pally & then back down the piccadilly line to see Gin Panic. The fireworks were fantastic & went on for ages. When the biggest star shells went off you could feel...
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Had a good night last night - well a good weekend, tho' hasn't finished yet ...hope I haven't spoke too soon? Last night: fireworks at Ally Pally & then back down the piccadilly line to see Gin Panic. The fireworks were fantastic & went on for ages. When the biggest star shells went off you could feel...
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richie6fingers:
thanks, i'm dreading us not being moved in at xmas
that will be such a let down
missed out on fireworks this year so we're planning to catch some next year
sounds great
that will be such a let down
missed out on fireworks this year so we're planning to catch some next year
sounds great
eidmar:
i think you left your 
on my page, it's eating my hotly buttered crumpets and distracting me from my online poker marathon.
Being noted for not sayng much is at least being noted, i remain pretty much anonymous on the SGUK scene, not that i am compaining.
on my page, it's eating my hotly buttered crumpets and distracting me from my online poker marathon.
Being noted for not sayng much is at least being noted, i remain pretty much anonymous on the SGUK scene, not that i am compaining.
The lost weekend. Wherever did it go??
I haven't done that for years. So I'm not past it yet then.
Whatever it was
Old joke corner ....
.... So this lady goes into a chemist and asks: "Do you have cotton wool balls?"
Guy behind counter: "What do you think I am - a fucking teddy bear?"
I haven't done that for years. So I'm not past it yet then.
Whatever it was
Old joke corner ....
.... So this lady goes into a chemist and asks: "Do you have cotton wool balls?"
Guy behind counter: "What do you think I am - a fucking teddy bear?"
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deleteddelete:
Yeah, I hate the little cunts - and fireworks now 
I'm off out again. I think I'll stick to diet coke tonight though
. Enjoy your weekend mate.
I'm off out again. I think I'll stick to diet coke tonight though
. Enjoy your weekend mate.
drexel:
aww no worries. it will all be ok. 
The weekend at last. Thank heavens
I was unexpectedly busy last week & got hardly any time online. I just about had time to read the threads & add a couple of comments most mornings but that was about it. Even though if I don't work I don't get paid I got quite resentful about my lack of 'quality time' browsing & reading the threads...
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I was unexpectedly busy last week & got hardly any time online. I just about had time to read the threads & add a couple of comments most mornings but that was about it. Even though if I don't work I don't get paid I got quite resentful about my lack of 'quality time' browsing & reading the threads...
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deleteddelete:
Har har har - you're only jealous because you don't have yerself as a mate
Dunno what was happening last night exactly but there's been a but too much argy bargy round these parts lately and it's pissing me off to be honest. Hopefully there'll be an end to it soon.
My mate's band 'The Sundowns' do an alt-country cover version of Teenage Kicks - it's not actually too bad
See ya tonight.
Dunno what was happening last night exactly but there's been a but too much argy bargy round these parts lately and it's pissing me off to be honest. Hopefully there'll be an end to it soon.
My mate's band 'The Sundowns' do an alt-country cover version of Teenage Kicks - it's not actually too bad
See ya tonight.
Rather late in the day, but R.I.P. John. You were taken far too early.
You will be greatly missed.
You will be greatly missed.
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brokenhouse:
this has affected all of us deeply....
richie6fingers:
such a shame
i don't mean to sound selfish, but as soon as i had a cd done that i was really happy with i was gonna send it straight to him.
for a lot of people i know he represented a positive side to the mass media and was genuinly interested in original talent.
i think independant music lost something yesterday, i have this bad feeling that whilst the bbc still broadcasted him, they're unlikely to replace him with someone who will play the same diverse sounds as he did
i don't mean to sound selfish, but as soon as i had a cd done that i was really happy with i was gonna send it straight to him.
for a lot of people i know he represented a positive side to the mass media and was genuinly interested in original talent.
i think independant music lost something yesterday, i have this bad feeling that whilst the bbc still broadcasted him, they're unlikely to replace him with someone who will play the same diverse sounds as he did
For the last few days I've felt really down. I don't know why that is but my cold isn't helping; three of us in this diseased house have got it now. It's all Megan's bloody fault! Even splashing out way too much money on a digital camera hasn't done much to lift my mood (though it may improve when it arrives & I can start...
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peggy:
Yes, a beagle puppy. I adore them. I used to have one until it's back was broke.
deleteddelete:
I'm as gutted as anyone else. He was the kind of legend you expect to live forever. He'll be sorely missed for a long long time
Radio 1 have to do an all time festive fifty this xmas.
Radio 1 have to do an all time festive fifty this xmas.
One of my Friends, Amethyst, got her 1st SG set up today; er that is yesterday. Go & say Hi to her ...... Am I going to sit up all night browsing/tapping away at this thing? Nope. I'm going to bed.
Later the same day .............
Yesterday was a good day: got up late, no hangover, thanks to 3pints of water before & after...
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Later the same day .............
Yesterday was a good day: got up late, no hangover, thanks to 3pints of water before & after...
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oak:
hey, might be going back to st john tonight (friday) or tomorrow night (saturday). let me know if you'd be in, i'm calling about reservations as soon as i hear back from people. chances of getting a table on the weekend are slim, though, on this short of notice, so it's likely we'd end up in the bar just eating appetizers, as they don't serve mains in the bar. the apps are good, too, though
oak:
yeah, 40 each is a safe guess. starters and desserts are around 6-8 quid, mains between 15-25 depending. drinks, etc., of course, add up.
I woke up on Sunday morning with an idea for a poem. I dont know where the hell it came from but it was practically like taking dictation. I've made a few tweaks since & might make a few more but it seems to be ok. - Its based on a famous poem - by Robert Burns I think ...?
At a used car fair...
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At a used car fair...
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amethyst:
yeah I think I've got it all figured out now, and anything I still don't get I just kinda avoid lol
So how are things in your world?
So how are things in your world?
peggy:
No camera yet. I have had two guys installing a new furnace for me the last two days and it's just been hectic here.
Sorry.
Sorry.
.
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thenonstopdancer:
short but too the point id say
richie6fingers:
calm down mate
no one likes a blabber mouth
no one likes a blabber mouth
This is no longer Friday, it's Sunday.
.... 
I want my fucking laundry!!!
I put it out yesterday (yesterday being Saturday 2nd). Nearly dry: it rained. As it coudn't get any wetter I left it. Nearly dry again this morning: it rained. The landing now looks & smells like the laundromat up the road (sans giant machines. Ok so it doesn't lookanything like the laundromat....
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I want my fucking laundry!!!
I put it out yesterday (yesterday being Saturday 2nd). Nearly dry: it rained. As it coudn't get any wetter I left it. Nearly dry again this morning: it rained. The landing now looks & smells like the laundromat up the road (sans giant machines. Ok so it doesn't lookanything like the laundromat....
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cherry:
Thank you I saw you last night but I don't think you knew it was me. I had blue hair...
Cherry xoxoxo
I saw you last night but I don't think you knew it was me. I had blue hair...
Cherry xoxoxo
partiallyblind:
hey, idiocy is one of the first traits we look for...
was nice to see you again!
was nice to see you again!
Im back.
I am feeling much more myself now but the 48 hours up to yesterday evening were dreadful. I dont know what hit me. For most of that time all I could manage was a few small cupfuls of water. I couldnt face anything solid, or soup, & I couldnt keep lucozade down, or painkillers
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I am feeling much more myself now but the 48 hours up to yesterday evening were dreadful. I dont know what hit me. For most of that time all I could manage was a few small cupfuls of water. I couldnt face anything solid, or soup, & I couldnt keep lucozade down, or painkillers
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oak:
good to meet you as well. see you around soon, i'm sure!
thenonstopdancer:
b,b,b,b,bb,b, bookmarked
Hope you're good, see you tomorrow