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  • A Anna Jayne Metcalfe

    I know! :-O Of course if it happened now, I'd be more likely to ask if they'd found a clockwork cucumber to play with yet...;) :rolleyes: Anna :rose: Homepage | Tears and Laughter "Be yourself - not what others think you should be" - Marcia Graesch "Anna's just a sexy-looking lesbian tart" - A friend, trying to wind me up. It didn't work. Trouble with resource IDs? Try the Resource ID Organiser Visual C++ Add-In

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    Paul Watson
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    What is Anne Summers? Probably why I did not get your one. regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass South Africa Anna-Jayne Metcalfe wrote: "Cynicism has it's place in life - but it should be kept well away from your inner self." Crikey! ain't life grand?

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      When I was six years old, my family was on a holiday on the east coast in New Brunswick. One night we all went out for dinner to this really 'exclusive' restaurant. It was supposedly the place to go, since it was originally a barn that was built back in the 1800's and had been renovated as a restaurant. Lots of ambiance, as they say. Anyways after ordering and having our hor'd d'oevres placed on the table, in a voice that could be heard through out the barn, I announced "Hey look up there, there's a family of mice". Sure enough everyone dropped their cutlery and looked up in the rafters to see about a dozen mice scurrying around in the woodwork. We never stayed for our entrees. :) Chris Meech It's much easier to get rich telling people what they want to hear. Chistopher Duncan But for a man, barbecuing eggplant and portobello mushrooms is a sure way to have people question your sexual orientation. Kuro5hin

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      Paul Watson
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      But it adds to the ambience, what is everyone so worked up about? ;) regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass South Africa Anna-Jayne Metcalfe wrote: "Cynicism has it's place in life - but it should be kept well away from your inner self." Crikey! ain't life grand?

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        But it adds to the ambience, what is everyone so worked up about? ;) regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass South Africa Anna-Jayne Metcalfe wrote: "Cynicism has it's place in life - but it should be kept well away from your inner self." Crikey! ain't life grand?

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        Chris Meech
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        Just don't ask for crushed black pepper on your soup. ;P Chris Meech It's much easier to get rich telling people what they want to hear. Chistopher Duncan But for a man, barbecuing eggplant and portobello mushrooms is a sure way to have people question your sexual orientation. Kuro5hin

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        • P Paul Watson

          What is Anne Summers? Probably why I did not get your one. regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass South Africa Anna-Jayne Metcalfe wrote: "Cynicism has it's place in life - but it should be kept well away from your inner self." Crikey! ain't life grand?

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          Anna Jayne Metcalfe
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          I'm surprised you've not heard of them. Anne Summers is a High Street "Adult" shop - they've been around since the 1970s I think... I see I've spawned another quote too. :rolleyes: Anna :rose: Homepage | Tears and Laughter "Be yourself - not what others think you should be" - Marcia Graesch "Anna's just a sexy-looking lesbian tart" - A friend, trying to wind me up. It didn't work. Trouble with resource IDs? Try the Resource ID Organiser Visual C++ Add-In

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          • C Colin Angus Mackay

            That was me at the age of 4 on a crowded rush hour bus during the run up to christmas. Aparently everyone in the bus stopped talking to hear my mum's answer. So, what's the most embarrasing thing you ever asked in a big loud voice as a child? (Not necessarily for you, but for the unfortunate adult that had to answer the question) --Colin Mackay--

            "In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins - not through strength but perseverance." (H. Jackson Brown)

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            Douglas Troy
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            Well, this isn't as funny as some of the other's I've read ... but it's what I've got. When I was 9, my family moved from Georgia to Miami. In a conversation with my Father, I asked where we were going to live in "His ami". He said, "No son, it's Miami" ... well, only being 9, and the scholar that I was, I thought he meant MYami. So, as the conversation proceeded ... I said, "Yes, I know it's YourAmi". Again, trying to correct me my Father said, "No Douglas, it's called Miami, M-I-A-M-I". I was now very upset and kept saying "I know it's YourAmi, why are we going?" I can only imagine what the people around us thought of that conversation. Eventually, my Father wrote it down and explained it all to me. I lived in "hisami" for 15 years ... ;P D.

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            • A Anna Jayne Metcalfe

              I'm surprised you've not heard of them. Anne Summers is a High Street "Adult" shop - they've been around since the 1970s I think... I see I've spawned another quote too. :rolleyes: Anna :rose: Homepage | Tears and Laughter "Be yourself - not what others think you should be" - Marcia Graesch "Anna's just a sexy-looking lesbian tart" - A friend, trying to wind me up. It didn't work. Trouble with resource IDs? Try the Resource ID Organiser Visual C++ Add-In

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              Paul Watson
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              Ahh right, I don't visit many, or any, adult shops. I get my kicks the natural way ;) regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass South Africa Anna-Jayne Metcalfe wrote: "Cynicism has it's place in life - but it should be kept well away from your inner self." Crikey! ain't life grand?

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                Well, this isn't as funny as some of the other's I've read ... but it's what I've got. When I was 9, my family moved from Georgia to Miami. In a conversation with my Father, I asked where we were going to live in "His ami". He said, "No son, it's Miami" ... well, only being 9, and the scholar that I was, I thought he meant MYami. So, as the conversation proceeded ... I said, "Yes, I know it's YourAmi". Again, trying to correct me my Father said, "No Douglas, it's called Miami, M-I-A-M-I". I was now very upset and kept saying "I know it's YourAmi, why are we going?" I can only imagine what the people around us thought of that conversation. Eventually, my Father wrote it down and explained it all to me. I lived in "hisami" for 15 years ... ;P D.

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                Paul Watson
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                :laugh: I think thats brilliant, more original than the others. regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass South Africa Anna-Jayne Metcalfe wrote: "Cynicism has it's place in life - but it should be kept well away from your inner self." Crikey! ain't life grand?

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                • P Paul Watson

                  ... and into your office. You always have the best girls in your office Dave. regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass South Africa Marc Clifton wrote: "organically fed captivity free regurgitated bee nectar" (honey) on dieting. Crikey! ain't life grand?

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                  Anna Jayne Metcalfe
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                  Exactly how do you know, Paul? ;) Anna :rose: Homepage | Tears and Laughter "Be yourself - not what others think you should be" - Marcia Graesch "Anna's just a sexy-looking lesbian tart" - A friend, trying to wind me up. It didn't work. Trouble with resource IDs? Try the Resource ID Organiser Visual C++ Add-In

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                  • A Anna Jayne Metcalfe

                    Exactly how do you know, Paul? ;) Anna :rose: Homepage | Tears and Laughter "Be yourself - not what others think you should be" - Marcia Graesch "Anna's just a sexy-looking lesbian tart" - A friend, trying to wind me up. It didn't work. Trouble with resource IDs? Try the Resource ID Organiser Visual C++ Add-In

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                    Paul Watson
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                    Hey a guy in a long distance relationship has to get his kicks somehow, right? :rolleyes: regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass South Africa Anna-Jayne Metcalfe wrote: "Cynicism has it's place in life - but it should be kept well away from your inner self." Crikey! ain't life grand?

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                      Ahh right, I don't visit many, or any, adult shops. I get my kicks the natural way ;) regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass South Africa Anna-Jayne Metcalfe wrote: "Cynicism has it's place in life - but it should be kept well away from your inner self." Crikey! ain't life grand?

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                      Anna Jayne Metcalfe
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                      Paul Watson wrote: I get my kicks the natural way You do realise that saying something like that is just asking for a witty retort don't you? ;) Anna :rose: Homepage | Tears and Laughter "Be yourself - not what others think you should be" - Marcia Graesch "Anna's just a sexy-looking lesbian tart" - A friend, trying to wind me up. It didn't work. Trouble with resource IDs? Try the Resource ID Organiser Visual C++ Add-In

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                      • A Anna Jayne Metcalfe

                        Paul Watson wrote: I get my kicks the natural way You do realise that saying something like that is just asking for a witty retort don't you? ;) Anna :rose: Homepage | Tears and Laughter "Be yourself - not what others think you should be" - Marcia Graesch "Anna's just a sexy-looking lesbian tart" - A friend, trying to wind me up. It didn't work. Trouble with resource IDs? Try the Resource ID Organiser Visual C++ Add-In

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                        Yes, and I am still waiting for that saucy*, witty retort :-D * You can never do witty without saucy young Metcalfe, don't deny it regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass South Africa Anna-Jayne Metcalfe wrote: "Cynicism has it's place in life - but it should be kept well away from your inner self." Crikey! ain't life grand?

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                        • D Douglas Troy

                          Well, this isn't as funny as some of the other's I've read ... but it's what I've got. When I was 9, my family moved from Georgia to Miami. In a conversation with my Father, I asked where we were going to live in "His ami". He said, "No son, it's Miami" ... well, only being 9, and the scholar that I was, I thought he meant MYami. So, as the conversation proceeded ... I said, "Yes, I know it's YourAmi". Again, trying to correct me my Father said, "No Douglas, it's called Miami, M-I-A-M-I". I was now very upset and kept saying "I know it's YourAmi, why are we going?" I can only imagine what the people around us thought of that conversation. Eventually, my Father wrote it down and explained it all to me. I lived in "hisami" for 15 years ... ;P D.

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                          This also reminded me of another one, but not of me, but rather my 16 year old daughter when she was only just learning to speak. We would go and visit my mother and father and refer to them as "Grandma and Grandpa Meech". Well little Emma didn't quite catch things quite right and for some time referred to my mother as "Gramma Gramma" and referred to my father as just "Meech". It took us months to figure out why she always called my dad just plain 'Meech'. :-D Chris Meech It's much easier to get rich telling people what they want to hear. Chistopher Duncan But for a man, barbecuing eggplant and portobello mushrooms is a sure way to have people question your sexual orientation. Kuro5hin

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                            Yes, and I am still waiting for that saucy*, witty retort :-D * You can never do witty without saucy young Metcalfe, don't deny it regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass South Africa Anna-Jayne Metcalfe wrote: "Cynicism has it's place in life - but it should be kept well away from your inner self." Crikey! ain't life grand?

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                            Anna Jayne Metcalfe
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                            Ah but that would be predictable, my dear Watson. ;P Anna :rose: Homepage | Tears and Laughter "Be yourself - not what others think you should be" - Marcia Graesch "Anna's just a sexy-looking lesbian tart" - A friend, trying to wind me up. It didn't work. Trouble with resource IDs? Try the Resource ID Organiser Visual C++ Add-In

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                              Hey a guy in a long distance relationship has to get his kicks somehow, right? :rolleyes: regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass South Africa Anna-Jayne Metcalfe wrote: "Cynicism has it's place in life - but it should be kept well away from your inner self." Crikey! ain't life grand?

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                              Anna Jayne Metcalfe
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                              Ah but what do you kick? :laugh: Anna :rose: Homepage | Tears and Laughter "Be yourself - not what others think you should be" - Marcia Graesch "Anna's just a sexy-looking lesbian tart" - A friend, trying to wind me up. It didn't work. Trouble with resource IDs? Try the Resource ID Organiser Visual C++ Add-In

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                              • C Colin Angus Mackay

                                That was me at the age of 4 on a crowded rush hour bus during the run up to christmas. Aparently everyone in the bus stopped talking to hear my mum's answer. So, what's the most embarrasing thing you ever asked in a big loud voice as a child? (Not necessarily for you, but for the unfortunate adult that had to answer the question) --Colin Mackay--

                                "In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins - not through strength but perseverance." (H. Jackson Brown)

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                                Richard Jones
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                                At the hospital having an EKG done (about 5 yrs). I knew what electro meant - they were going to electrocute me! Soooo, I broke free, ran through the hospital screaming bloody murder until restrained and "educated":-O. We were at McDonalds, and my parents asked my little sister if she wanted an ice cream Sundae. She started crying "But I want it now!!":rolleyes: In the mall, first time she ever encountered a person with colored skin, "LOOK HIS SKIN IS BLACK!!!":doh: I try to think but nothing happens.

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                                • C Colin Angus Mackay

                                  That was me at the age of 4 on a crowded rush hour bus during the run up to christmas. Aparently everyone in the bus stopped talking to hear my mum's answer. So, what's the most embarrasing thing you ever asked in a big loud voice as a child? (Not necessarily for you, but for the unfortunate adult that had to answer the question) --Colin Mackay--

                                  "In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins - not through strength but perseverance." (H. Jackson Brown)

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                                  One time in a restaurant I stood up on my seat and pointed at two police officers one table over and in a loud voice asked my mom: "Are they pigs?". Apparently they took it well.


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                                    This also reminded me of another one, but not of me, but rather my 16 year old daughter when she was only just learning to speak. We would go and visit my mother and father and refer to them as "Grandma and Grandpa Meech". Well little Emma didn't quite catch things quite right and for some time referred to my mother as "Gramma Gramma" and referred to my father as just "Meech". It took us months to figure out why she always called my dad just plain 'Meech'. :-D Chris Meech It's much easier to get rich telling people what they want to hear. Chistopher Duncan But for a man, barbecuing eggplant and portobello mushrooms is a sure way to have people question your sexual orientation. Kuro5hin

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                                    Chris Meech wrote: It took us months to figure out why she always called my dad just plain 'Meech'. Why? I can't wait for months. :-D Regards, Rohit Sinha Browsy

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                                      ... and into your office. You always have the best girls in your office Dave. regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass South Africa Marc Clifton wrote: "organically fed captivity free regurgitated bee nectar" (honey) on dieting. Crikey! ain't life grand?

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                                      :dies laughing: You're too funny, Paul! :laugh: Vikram.


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                                      • C Colin Angus Mackay

                                        That was me at the age of 4 on a crowded rush hour bus during the run up to christmas. Aparently everyone in the bus stopped talking to hear my mum's answer. So, what's the most embarrasing thing you ever asked in a big loud voice as a child? (Not necessarily for you, but for the unfortunate adult that had to answer the question) --Colin Mackay--

                                        "In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins - not through strength but perseverance." (H. Jackson Brown)

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                                        This still gets laughs in our family to this day... We were on our way to my cousin's wedding. My brother (10) and I (14) were in the back seat of the car. My parents popped in a Beatles tape, and being the annoying children that we were, we began to hoot and holler about being forced to listen to "old people's music". There was a pen and a napkin in the back seat, so I wrote "Help! Our parents are making us listen to the Beatles" on it and stuck it in my window for a few seconds. We all laughed, and I took it down. My brother decided that if it got a laugh once, it would get a laugh again. He took that napkin and stuck it in his window. Just as we drove past a State Patrol car. I saw the officer look over at us and then look away. Then his head whipped back and focused on the napkin (all he could read was "Help!"). They instantly slowed down, changed lanes behind us, and on came the flashing lights. We pulled over, and the cop came up to my mom's side of the car with his holster undone and his hand on his gun. He asked us "Are you kids all right?". "Yes, sir". "Can I see the note?". "Yes, sir". As the officer read the note, he handed it back and said "I wouldn't advise doing that again. We've had cases where this kind of thing wasn't a joke.". "Yes, sir". We drove off on our way the wedding, my dad, my brother, and I all laughing our heads off while my mom was reading us the riot act. We ended up being late for the wedding, and of course we had to tell everyone why... Josh Find a penny, pick it up, and all day long you'll have a back-ache...

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                                          I just voted you a 5 to wind up whoever voted you down :-D Elaine (only slightly evil fluffy tigress) The tigress is here :-D

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                                          Thanks. :) I didn't even realize it would be a vote-worthy comment (up or down). ...cmk Save the whales - collect the whole set

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