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rob, Sun 1 Apr 2001, 1:00)
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My contribution to 'Rubbish Thread Day'Charity.
Do you contribute? Have a direct debit? Personally I don't know where I would put a snow leopard. I sometimes give to the shaky tin people (Parkinsons) and give my old tat to charity shops, but apart from that, no. I feel money should be given by those who have too much.
Alt. Guilty pleasures.
I listen to Roxette and quite fancy Martin Freeman.
What are your guilty pleasures?
AltAlt. Weekend food lunch plans.
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GeordieJay Bummers are deaf, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:16,
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I fucked a fat bird once, but no more on that subject. I don't talk about my charity work.Alt: Rihanna.
Alt alt: Burns supper tomorrow night.
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Rihanna as in her music?She's quite fit so that isn't so much of a guilty pleasure...
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GeordieJay Bummers are deaf, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:22,
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she makes music?Se'sly, when I saw her and Shakira were doing a song together I nearly booked a couple of days off for wanking purposes.
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It's terrible.I liked the Shakira/Beyonce video. That was sexy.
Rihanna's such a dutty ho.
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GeordieJay Bummers are deaf, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:31,
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Rihanna is firmly in my top three.And I can't stress 'firmly' enough.
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Once I'm over January, I'm intending to set up a little standing order to a charity.Suggestions welcome, though it will probably be to the homeless of some sort, or maybe a local yute project.
Alt: hair metal/hard rock. Love it occasionally, and pretty shamelessly, too, actually - Def Leppard, Whitesnake, Iron Maiden (no guilt there), WASP, Motley Crue, all of that lot.
Altalt: a friend who owes me a fiver is coming over tonight, and we shall drink red wine and eat cheeses, and then tomorrow I imagine we might well have a curry.
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Je suis un vagabond is an unfunny, up your own arse middle class knob, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:22,
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I'd suggest a local charity. They probably need it more.(
GeordieJay Bummers are deaf, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:23,
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Yeah that's what I thought - the smaller ones use it better too.Mrs V worked for one of the larger ones, and it was all CEO bonuses and exciting away trips for senior management.
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Je suis un vagabond is an unfunny, up your own arse middle class knob, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:27,
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it's almost as if to be truly effective, a large charity has to attract and retain high performing staff with attractive salary and benefit packages(, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:29, Reply)
no no Stunned, you're right, any charity runs far more effectively on a shoestring budget with simpleton staff, how silly of me to suggest otherwise.(, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:35, Reply)
sorry, so do you think that large charities should pay executive level salaries at less than market rates?Because if staff at that level or with particular skills/experience are required, how else should they be attracted to and retained by the organisation?
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The fact that it's a charity.That should be their motivation.
Like when slebs do charity things for free. I'm not suggesting they shouldn't be paid, but they should be doing it for less than the market rate because they want to help the charity.
Of course this will never happen, as people are scum.
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Je suis un vagabond is an unfunny, up your own arse middle class knob, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:08,
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well of courseI can't see an additional rate taxpayer opting to take a 30k drop in salary just because it's a charity.
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No, you can't. Neither can I.Still - one can dream.
Who mentioned 30k?
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Je suis un vagabond is an unfunny, up your own arse middle class knob, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:11,
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Dozer did, in the post above yours(
tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:13,
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I plucked the figure from the ether.So what reduction in salary do you think there should be in the charity sector then?
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I dint actually mention a reduction in salary.But rather that I was aware that larger charities operate far more like profit-making companies than what might be perceived as making money for charity.
CEO bonuses and expensive "research trips" abroad withstanding.
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Je suis un vagabond is an unfunny, up your own arse middle class knob, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:29,
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People's wages aren't directly proportional to either their intelligence or their ability.(
Je suis un vagabond is an unfunny, up your own arse middle class knob, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:37,
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So your inference that low wages equals simpleton staff, or that high wages equals skilled staff is a bit silly.(
Je suis un vagabond is an unfunny, up your own arse middle class knob, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:41,
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no, you are simplifying my pointLarge charities are often comparable in size to large companies, in terms of turnover, money raised etc, so senior staff with the appropriate experience of such organisations need to be offered comparable benefits. Why would you expect to pay less than the going rate?
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... because you're a chariddy.(
Je suis un vagabond is an unfunny, up your own arse middle class knob, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:51,
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I agree.It's a great shame, but we're selfish creatures.
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Je suis un vagabond is an unfunny, up your own arse middle class knob, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:58,
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It would be interesting* to see the ratio between how much goes to the actual charitable acts vs wages as charities grow in size.*Really dull
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Je suis un vagabond is an unfunny, up your own arse middle class knob, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:31,
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The Charity Commission insist each organisation report on this every year. (
Fucking hell Jeff I am not a robot, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:33,
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In effect the large charities become lobbying groups for whatever. (, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:36, Reply)
If only there was some sort of, I dunno, government regulator or summat to ensure these things don't get abused.(
tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:33,
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I'm not saying they're abused.I'd just be interested/bored to tears to see the above ratio.
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Je suis un vagabond is an unfunny, up your own arse middle class knob, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:35,
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^ upset(
Je suis un vagabond is an unfunny, up your own arse middle class knob, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:36,
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See also:How much money from Comic Relief etc. makes it to poor Tutt Tutt and her shitty well water, and how much stays with the African Government. Who make ours look like saints!
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GeordieJay Bummers are deaf, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:38,
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That's another issue, yes.(
Je suis un vagabond is an unfunny, up your own arse middle class knob, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:42,
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None of your fucken businessAlt: Rape
Altalt: Yeah I reckon over the weekend I will eat some food
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MEATSNAKE Richard Hammond, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:22,
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I'm feeling pretty good, if that's any help to either of you(
tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:28,
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Well you should, I'm awesome. You'd like me.(
MEATSNAKE Richard Hammond, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:32,
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Neither, it's a tiny bit of a cold. Man flu is a wankers term.(
MEATSNAKE Richard Hammond, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:32,
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Anyway Jason, I used up all my best stuff yesterday, I was populol king, but those days are gone now(
MEATSNAKE Richard Hammond, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:29,
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Ah the popular page is such a fickle mistress(
tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:30,
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What are you on about, my thread was excellent!(
tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:23,
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It had just properly got going and then this bender ups and starts a new one.
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Tangles does the BEST threads, quite the opposite of the threads he wears(
MEATSNAKE Richard Hammond, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:30,
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Clothes are just the tools of fascist oppressors, man(
tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:31,
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Yeah, stick it to those fascists by wearing those hemp pants, that'll show 'em!(
MEATSNAKE Richard Hammond, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:33,
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Cold is just a capitalist construct to sell coal-fired power stations and kill mother earth(
tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:45,
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nah, it's a bit nippy oot and no mistake.(
GeordieJay Bummers are deaf, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:52,
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Nobody was getting involved in CRISP CHAT and I don;t care about your wife.(
GeordieJay Bummers are deaf, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:33,
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See? We do have things in common!(
tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:34,
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lolsI clicked that. let's see if we can;t get you on the popular page
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GeordieJay Bummers are deaf, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:35,
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I laughed, but didn't click it, even though that is my general system for a click(
MEATSNAKE Richard Hammond, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:40,
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Y U SO MEEN TO ME JAY :((
tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:57,
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it's a cycle of abuse I'm afraid. I don't mean it...(
GeordieJay Bummers are deaf, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:06,
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Are you saying it's because you're upset?(
tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:14,
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I am a board member of a charity that works with ex-offenders, the mentally ill and the homeless. I don't like to talk about it, nor the nine years I spent working in shelters or the work I did as a mentor for Kids Company, or the media work I have done for Epilepsy Action.
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Fucking hell Jeff I am not a robot, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:31,
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...and the oppression of the vertically challenged during Panto Season(
GeordieJay Bummers are deaf, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:34,
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Well, you've got all our bases covered.Ta.
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Bartleby A dead man on vacation, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:34,
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Have you ever been to Tibet?(
tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:35,
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Yes! Would you like to hear about it?(
Fucking hell Jeff I am not a robot, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:37,
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I'm just waiting for the next riveting update about his divorce and the thrilling recap of his custody arrangements(, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:37, Reply)
You'll be thrilled to know I am happy with all of that. (
Fucking hell Jeff I am not a robot, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:38,
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I'm waiting for you to cut your own head off, then post picsIn that way we are both looking forward to something.
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MEATSNAKE Richard Hammond, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:39,
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Yeah, alright, maybe I *could* up my £20 direct debit to MS by a fiver or so, point made. Well done.(
MEATSNAKE Richard Hammond, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:36,
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Tbh, some charities would rather have some of your time instead of cash if you have a particular skill they could benefit from. (
Fucking hell Jeff I am not a robot, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:45,
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like my tea parties for old folkwhich SOME PEOPLE timed it so that they arrived AFTER the old folk had left, so that they could HOOVER UP ALL THE CAKES
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rachelswipe with a fork, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:49,
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Do you still do the school reading stuff?(
Fucking hell Jeff I am not a robot, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:50,
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i am not sure i can ever drink again, after last nighti'll be giving it a damn good shot later, though
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rachelswipe with a fork, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:53,
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I give my time to northern ginger spastics, that costs me enough too(
MEATSNAKE Richard Hammond, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:50,
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I give reguarly to a few, but mostly I like to go around helping people out.(
G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩€, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:44,
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Like a really rubbish superhero?BAG-PACK MAN!!!
CROSSING THE ROAD AVENGER!!
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GeordieJay Bummers are deaf, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:48,
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b3ta.com/questions/offtopic/post2195708
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Fucking hell Jeff I am not a robot, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:49,
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Totally, I meant more like on an indvidual basis rather than oganisational, but I do both when the opertunity arrives.(
G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩€, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:05,
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I'd like to contribute to one of those charitable trusts that rich people use.They put in millions then give away 4p to charities, and pocket the tax break. Lucky bastards.
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Bartleby A dead man on vacation, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:49,
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an ironic contribution to NSPCC to ease your rtoubled mind.(
GeordieJay Bummers are deaf, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:50,
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You need the dyslexia association.(
Bartleby A dead man on vacation, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:52,
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or I just need to type a bit slower and check before I hit "send"(
GeordieJay Bummers are deaf, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:54,
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I shout at chuggers.But I consider that a contribution to society as a whole.
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Kroney, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 12:51,
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List your guilty pleasures!!So wasteful with questions.
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GeordieJay Bummers are deaf, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:03,
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I like some of Paul McCartney's solo stuffThere. I've said it.
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tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:05,
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Nope. I do apparently own a goat and two taps somewhere though. I'm trying to run the GNR for Cancer Research this year, although I'll go with the British Lung Foundation if they knock me back
Alt:
Someone mentioned Roxette on here a few weeks back so I went a youtubing on them. Reminds me of being 16
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Working on some kind of burgers tomorrow. Might make my own
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sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:06,
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It gets worse here every day(
sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:09,
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I'm hoping to Slash my time(
sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:09,
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Are you saying that the money I sponsored you to run about a bit last year hasn't cured whatever illnessIt was you were getting cash for?
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JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:12,
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I dont want to worry you JeffBut did you notice that after he did his run that we so willingly sponsored, he started to do up his house.
Just Sayin'
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ha!I raised almost £500 thank to you lot. Bought me a new front door
SRS BZNZ TIME
A big thank you to all who did sponsor me, once again
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sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:17,
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You did better than me.Death Leap 2011 only raised £235.
I should probably start planning this year's midlife crisis activity.
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b3th Not shit. Not mod., Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:18,
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This is a good point for me(
sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:19,
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Apparently I'm going to Bristol in the spring.don't want to rush into things.
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b3th Not shit. Not mod., Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:21,
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I think you have more than enough Bristol in your life now(
sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:22,
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You reckon I should have some Sunderland in my life?(
b3th Not shit. Not mod., Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:23,
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So this is the real meaning of charity beginning at home.(
JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:19,
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I think you might be on to something here.(
JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:17,
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Well charity can fuck off then.What's the point if it makes no difference.
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JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:16,
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INORITEI tried hard for 13 miles. They could at least cure it
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sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:23,
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Lazy bastards.It's like they're not even trying.
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b3th Not shit. Not mod., Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:29,
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Knocked back by Cancer.Serious.
"No we don't want your money. Give it to the spastics"
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GeordieJay Bummers are deaf, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:13,
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I'm just in the ballot at the moment(
sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:15,
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I went to see Roxette last year. Haha! Marie has an amazing voice.
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GeordieJay Bummers are deaf, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:13,
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Didn't she have some kind of brain tumour?(
sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:18,
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yeah, operated on. she was a bit frail and that but it was her decision to tour again.She still belted them out.
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GeordieJay Bummers are deaf, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:19,
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We donated to Cancer Research instead of giving out wedding favours when we got marriedwhich was, I suppose, a little bit of self-interest.
Alt: I proper love shit pop. I have the musical taste of a fourteen year old.
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b3th Not shit. Not mod., Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:15,
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Reaping the benefits now, eh(
tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:17,
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On a serious note, yes.There have been a few new treatments in the last few years, so they reckon they can keep him alive long enough for something else to finish him off.
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b3th Not shit. Not mod., Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:20,
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My good friend Mr Paul Daniels recently recovered from his 2nd bout on Hodgkins LymphomaThey did some kind of stem cell treatment and fixed him
I like this
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sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:21,
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They turned a tumour into a bunch of flowers.(
GeordieJay Bummers are deaf, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:26,
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Shit pop to drink is also goodVilla pop was the shit
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sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:19,
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American Cream Soda was the boss(
sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:21,
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actually, I do Movember every year, for selfish reasons and raised over 5 grand over the last two years.(, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:23, Reply)
I might actually do that this yearMainly to get away with growing massive sideys
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sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:24,
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I might need to start doing that in a few years.(
b3th Not shit. Not mod., Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:25,
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Go for the full gannybeard(
sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:26,
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All the women on my dad's side of teh family (which is unfortunately the side I take after)have cracking beards and moustaches. This bodes well.
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b3th Not shit. Not mod., Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:30,
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The selfish reason being it gives you an excuse to grow a cunt lip(, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:25, Reply)
nah, my dad's side of the family are riddled with aggressive prostate cancer(, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:27, Reply)
See above.There's been some good developments in the last few years. By the time you get to your fifties, it's probably be an afternoon in and out procedure.
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b3th Not shit. Not mod., Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:28,
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But enough about your sex life(
sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:31,
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He should stop tickling it, really(
sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:33,
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I've started a new thread. Did swipe pass on my msg to you? (Rudy).
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Fucking hell Jeff I am not a robot, Fri 24 Jan 2014, 13:42,
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