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I've been twice to the Festival & it's certainly worth it. It's fairly sunny here in my part of Texas - I hope the weather gets better down in Oz. Happy New...
Margaret Sargent-Hamm...
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Jan 1, 2007
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33390
Yes, this year is going to be a certainty, as the Friendship Group I started last year have also asked me to organise a trip, so I may even fit in two visits...
phylliselias@...
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Jan 1, 2007
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We are heading off for a few days, with caravan in tow. So hope to avoid storms and hail. web only for a few days. Catch you later, John M [Non-text portions...
John Milnes
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Jan 1, 2007
9:30 pm
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... Have a good few days. We've just returned from a trip to Cornwall, wonderful weather all week until Friday when the sea was very impressive (I have photos...
Karen
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Jan 1, 2007
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Thanks' Karen. Hope web only does work! by for now John M ... From: "Karen" <fairisleshannon@...> To: <SheffExpats@yahoogroups.com> ...
John Milnes
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Jan 1, 2007
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Enjoy your holiday, John. Love Phyllis In a message dated 01/01/2007 21:30:56 GMT Standard Time, john_milnes@... writes: We are heading off for a few...
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Jan 1, 2007
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Hi Vern. Thanks for your comment. We are almost back through Drakes Passage, but in a force 8 gale. We are paying fior the exceptionally good weather we have...
Colin B
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Jan 4, 2007
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Are you still enjoying the cruise then Colin? Love Phyllis In a message dated 04/01/2007 20:43:09 GMT Standard Time, billogs41@... writes: Hi Vern. ...
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Jan 4, 2007
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33397
Hi Phyllis. Cruise over after the Drakes crossing,now in Buenos Aires passing time forflight home later tonight. Back in cold wet? Huddersfield Wednesday!!! ...
Colin B
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Jan 8, 2007
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Just in time for the severe weather that Northern England and Scotland has been warned to expect. At least your flight might take less time if you have a tail...
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Jan 8, 2007
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*January* - Took new scarf back to store because it was too tight. *February* - Fired from pharmacy job for failing to print labels....... ...
Karen
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Jan 11, 2007
2:25 pm
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Hi Karen. All I can say is that I am glad I am not a blonde!!! Thanks for the chuckle Colin ... labels....... ... months.... ... slope. ... hour ... button...
Colin B
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Jan 12, 2007
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Does anyone know if it's true Sheffielders are called 'dee dahs' by people in surrounding areas?I read that today but have never heard of it before. ...
Glyn Senior
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Jan 13, 2007
12:31 pm
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I've never heard it either, but then, I didn't actually hear much 'localese' anyway, so I am nothing to go on. Perhaps others might be familiar with it. I...
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Jan 13, 2007
12:52 pm
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When I worked in Stocksbridge I was termed a dee dah. Refer the classic Sheff expression, supwidee ( translation = what is wrong with you ) And don't forget...
Derek Oates
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Jan 13, 2007
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What a relief.I thought it might have come from 'la di da' meaning that people thought we were posh and putting on airs.--- Derek Oates ... ...
Glyn Senior
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Jan 13, 2007
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Hi Glyn, Yes I do remember that phrase from my couple of years living in Barnsley and working in Stocksbridge. Gordon ... [Non-text portions of this message...
Gordon Lawton
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Jan 14, 2007
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33407
The fire problem appears to be under control at present and evacuees have been allowed back home more info...
John Milnes
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Jan 14, 2007
12:41 pm
33408
Hah den dee. It's dah round. Rob Gordon Lawton <lawelect@...> wrote: Hi Glyn, Yes I do remember that phrase from my couple of years living in ...
ROBERT DAY
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Jan 14, 2007
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33409
My father-in-law had Lasik surgery before Christmas on one eye & yesterday he had the surgery on the other eye. In a few weeks he has to go back to the...
Margaret Sargent-Hamm...
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Jan 14, 2007
4:57 pm
33410
My husband noticed this while looking through the newspapers - online. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/4757181.stm Margaret...
Margaret Sargent-Hamm...
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Jan 14, 2007
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33411
How wonderful, Margaret. He's got more nerve than me! Mind you I have only been wearing them for about 25 years! Love Phyllis In a message dated 14/01/2007...
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Jan 14, 2007
5:19 pm
33412
I've just had a look at the Lasik pages and found it interesting, Margaret. How about a 'progress' report from your F in L in a months time? Bob Margaret...
Bob Bates
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Jan 15, 2007
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Does that mean that now we're free of debt we no longer have to dance to America's tune? Bob Margaret Sargent-Hammett <mags1959@...> wrote: My husband...
Bob Bates
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Jan 15, 2007
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Don't be silly, Bob, that nice Mr Blair is so far up George W's butt that he can see out of George's mouth! ... Love Phyllis In a message dated 15/01/2007...
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Jan 15, 2007
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Oooh,you are awful - but I like you! x phylliselias@... wrote: Don't be silly, Bob, that nice Mr Blair is so far up George W's butt that he can see out of...
Bob Bates
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Jan 15, 2007
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33416
A smile for today! ARTERY...... The study of paintings. BACTERIA..... Back door to cafeteria. BARIUM...... What doctors do when patients die. BENIGN..... What...
Colin
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Jan 15, 2007
11:49 pm
33417
Not sure if it is related but it brings back memories of my father talking of war bonds in a very derogatory way and then saying to forget it we would never...
John Milnes
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Jan 16, 2007
1:56 am
33418
or you may become the 44th state John M in the 43rd state ... From: "Bob Bates" <bob_batesuk@...> To: <SheffExpats@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, January...
John Milnes
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Jan 16, 2007
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33419
The money I spent on Lasik surgery a few years ago was possibly the best money I ever spent. I strongly recommend it. Michael ... From:...
Michael Leesley
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Jan 16, 2007
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