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Title: A large mechanical frog?
Post by: Nick on September 07, 2007, 09:08:33 AM
WTF is that all about then? Letter in Saturday's Torygraph. See also: Please come to the funeral dressed in football kit.



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Sir - As a crematorium organist, I see, hear and have to play too many awful things (Letters, August 30).

We get travesties of Somewhere over the Rainbow and Danny Boy sung by wailing pop singers; mourners who are embarrassed to be there; men in shirt-sleeves with the tails hanging out; gum-chewing; noisy chatter and laughter; clergy asked to take a service without mentioning God.

One funeral recently ended with a large mechanical croaking frog being placed on the coffin. The lack of dignity and respect is appalling.

Trevor Webb, Maidstone, Kent
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Post by: GROWLER on September 07, 2007, 09:12:39 AM
You still reading LAST saturdays' Torygraph? eeek:

You should go the bog more often. ;)
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Post by: Nick on September 07, 2007, 09:12:57 AM
I just re-found it.
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Post by: GROWLER on September 07, 2007, 09:14:21 AM
I just re-found it.

In the re-cycling box? lol:
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Post by: Barman on September 07, 2007, 09:27:34 AM
You still reading LAST saturdays' Torygraph? eeek:

You should go the bog more often. ;)
lol: lol: lol:
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Post by: Barman on September 07, 2007, 09:28:57 AM
I think as they all had to come in football kit the least they could have done was arrange a match at the graveyard afterwards?  whistle:
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Post by: Grumpmeister on September 07, 2007, 09:34:24 AM
You still reading LAST saturdays' Torygraph? eeek:

You should go the bog more often. ;)

It could explain a few things  point:
Title: Re: A large mechanical frog?
Post by: Nick on September 07, 2007, 09:35:17 AM
Where can you get hold of a large mechanical croaking frog, anyway? It's our wedding anniversary this weekend.
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Post by: Bar Wench on September 07, 2007, 09:37:41 AM
I bought Mr Wench a motion sensor ceramic croaking frog from The Natural World a few years ago.  redface:
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Post by: Nick on September 07, 2007, 09:38:21 AM
Why? And it was solar powered a minute ago. Is it or isn't it?!
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Post by: Barman on September 07, 2007, 09:39:08 AM
Where can you get hold of a large mechanical croaking frog, anyway? It's our wedding anniversary this weekend.
Barman's on-line toy store!  ;)

Payment by money transfer... in advance.  whistle:
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Post by: Bar Wench on September 07, 2007, 09:39:28 AM
Why?

He wanted one.
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Post by: Nick on September 07, 2007, 09:40:58 AM
 rubschin:

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Traditional 13th wedding anniversary gifts have a theme of Lace.

 rubschin:
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Post by: Barman on September 07, 2007, 09:41:40 AM
13th?  scared2:
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Post by: Nick on September 07, 2007, 09:42:12 AM
Yup. WOrrying isn't it?
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Post by: Barman on September 07, 2007, 09:43:36 AM
It will bew our 13th sometime next year... prolly.  ::)
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Post by: Nick on September 07, 2007, 09:45:56 AM
And how is Landlady?
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Post by: Barman on September 07, 2007, 09:47:32 AM
And how is Landlady?
Fine...  whistle:
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Post by: Bar Wench on September 07, 2007, 09:49:36 AM
Still haven't seen her though have we?  eeek:
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Post by: Snoopy on September 07, 2007, 10:20:58 AM
Where can you get hold of a large mechanical croaking frog, anyway? It's our wedding anniversary this weekend.

Borrow one from your mate Macca ~ he'll do anything for a hobnob (allegedly)
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Post by: Nick on September 07, 2007, 10:22:16 AM
As reported on previous occasions, we normally wear black armbands on that day. WHich more or less veers the thread back onto whatever topic is was vaguely about. drumroll:
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Post by: Darwins Selection on September 07, 2007, 10:25:50 AM
I bought Mr Wench a motion sensor ceramic croaking frog from The Natural World a few years ago.  redface:

Ideal for placing in the bog while reading the Daily Telegraph by the sound of it.
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Post by: Nick on September 07, 2007, 10:29:34 AM
This reminds me of a time I nearly killed a mate of mine with an electronic puppy. Long story...
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Post by: Darwins Selection on September 07, 2007, 10:30:32 AM
This reminds me of a time I nearly killed a mate of mine with an electronic puppy. Long story...
In the bog or elsewhere?
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Post by: Nick on September 07, 2007, 10:30:48 AM
Kitchen. Why?
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Post by: Barman on September 07, 2007, 10:46:36 AM
Still haven't seen her though have we?  eeek:
She's fine, she's fine...  whistle:
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Post by: Marley's Ghost (Imbiber of Spirits) on September 07, 2007, 10:51:48 AM
Still haven't seen her though have we?  eeek:
She's fine, she's fine...  whistle:

Well, you would say that wouldn't you?

Taking an awfully long time to run those few errands that you told us about. Is there anything else we should know?
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Post by: Barman on September 07, 2007, 10:54:31 AM
Am I a suspect now...  noooo:
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Post by: Bar Wench on September 07, 2007, 10:59:30 AM
Am I a suspect now...  noooo:

Yes but it is only to protect you it isn't as though you are a real suspect or anything!  ::)
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Post by: Snoopy on September 07, 2007, 11:00:15 AM
 rubschin:
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Post by: Barman on September 07, 2007, 11:08:16 AM
Am I a suspect now...  noooo:

Yes but it is only to protect you it isn't as though you are a real suspect or anything!  ::)
confused2:
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Post by: GROWLER on September 07, 2007, 05:44:56 PM
It's our wedding anniversary this weekend.

One less to worry about then ey? happy088

At least you remember, I have to ask Mrs Growler every June for the exact date.
It always a source of great annoyance to her, especially when I casually reply that i have more important things to worry about.
Always goes down a treat that one. ::)
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Post by: Nick on September 07, 2007, 06:46:10 PM
Jolly good. I am surprised you are still alive!
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Post by: Snoopy on September 07, 2007, 06:55:28 PM
It's our wedding anniversary this weekend.


Please accept my heartfelt congratulations/commiserations (delete as applicable).








Marriage, they tell me, is a fine institution ~ but then again so is Wormwood Scrubs
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Post by: Sour Puss on September 07, 2007, 10:11:58 PM
rubschin:

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Traditional 13th wedding anniversary gifts have a theme of Lace.

 rubschin:

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Seriously though,  if she gets anything it will be more than I got... not as much as a card.  sad24: August Bank Holiday is so easy to remember as well.  evil:

Traditional 13th wedding anniversary gifts have a theme of Lace.
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The flowers associated with the 13th anniversary are Hollyhoch

The Gemstone list shows Citrine, Malachite and Moonstone are the gems associated with this Wedding Anniversary

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http://www.anniversaryideas.co.uk/13th-wedding-anniversary.htm   rubschin: since none of those links work look here.
Title: Re: A large mechanical frog?
Post by: Snoopy on September 08, 2007, 11:21:59 AM
My idea of celebrating my wedding anniversaries has always been to go back to the registry office and punch the Registrar. boxing

I am 60 and have (with a break of two years or so in the middle) been married since I was 19.
What's to celebrate? I'd have only got 30 years for robbing a f*cking train.
Title: Re: A large mechanical frog?
Post by: Nick on September 08, 2007, 08:31:03 PM
What is this thread about?
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Post by: Darwins Selection on September 08, 2007, 08:31:38 PM
I am 60 and have (with a break of two years or so in the middle) been married since I was 19.
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Post by: Nick on September 08, 2007, 08:32:20 PM
Landlady is a French robot!
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Post by: Darwins Selection on September 08, 2007, 08:33:35 PM
Landlady is a French robot!
Dismantled, and under the patio. cry:
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Post by: Nick on September 08, 2007, 08:34:21 PM
Even.................her cogs?

What a waste! noooo:
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Post by: Snoopy on September 08, 2007, 08:35:12 PM
I am 60 and have (with a break of two years or so in the middle) been married since I was 19.
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I prefer to see it as a triumph of hope over experience.
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Post by: Nick on September 08, 2007, 08:36:00 PM
Your preference is noted, but not believed.

Can we get back to mechanical frogs at funerals now please?
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Post by: Snoopy on September 08, 2007, 08:43:37 PM
Your preference is noted, but not believed.

Can we get back to mechanical frogs at funerals now please?

TBH There's not much one can say on that subject really.

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Title: Re: A large mechanical frog?
Post by: Nick on September 08, 2007, 08:44:17 PM
Well, I must get to bed
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Post by: Snoopy on September 08, 2007, 08:53:17 PM
Well, I must get to bed

Good Luck

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Post by: Snoopy on September 09, 2007, 10:19:29 AM
Well?  (https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freesmileys.org%2Femo%2Fashamed004.gif&hash=fb151f95e2c91608253e1582a5a2d3f50f9637ea)