Lisa Cuddy Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Brand new LG Viewty, scratched and with horrendously poor battery life going back to the shop. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Sionnach Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 That's the one about the sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff at the end of the war? The biggest maritime disaster in history. I think I'll give that one a go. Sure is! Do give it a go - you'll not be disappointed, or if you are I'll buy you a pint! Feck it, I'll buy you a pint anyway, next time our sides meet! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Phoenix Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 (edited) Certainly:Dog Years (Hundejahre) The Rat (Die Rattin) The Flounder (Der Butt) Crabwalk (Im Krebsgang) Are all excellently entertaining reads. However the following: Local Anaesthetic (Ortlich Betaub) The Plebian's Rehearse the Uprising (Der Plebejar Proben den Aufstand) The Meeting in Telgte (Das Treffen in Telgte) From the Diary of a Snail (Aus dem Tagebuch Einer Schneke) Are for real Grass enthusiasts, primarily because they involve the political machinations of the Social Democrat Party, Willy Brandt and his political rivals. You would only fully benefit from reading them if you have some knowledge of German politics from the early 1960's onwards. More info HERE Try it again, try it again. It's a work of genius. The tale of a young boy, Oskar Matzerath, who sees which way Germany is head in the 1930's and opts out by deciding not to grow up, using a deliberate fall down the family's cellar steps as the excuse for his subsequent lack of growth. By disassociating himself from the adult world he can sit back, observe and record the chaotic progress of the German nation during the Second World War. The episode where he sits hidden under the rostrum at a Nazi rally and totally disrupts it by beating out a counter tempo to the Waffen SS band's drummer throwing everyone into confusion until a near riot breaks out is hilarious. On the flip side, the bravery and resiliance of the fated defence of the Polich Post office in Danzig/Gdansk in the face of Nazi tanks and stormtroopers during the fall of Poland had me in tears. At the very least rent a copy of the Volker Schlondorff film Die Blechtrommel..... B) I feel so inadequate. I didn't even know old Günter existed. Sounds fascinating and I may just have discovered a new author to replace Enid Blyton - I think I'm getting a bit old for The Famous Five. Although I will miss Julian, Dick and Anne, George and Timmy not to mention Uncle Quentin and Aunt Fanny. You can't beat a bit of adventure laced with a never-ending supply of Ginger Beer and Ham Rolls. Edited August 15, 2008 by The Phoenix 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Sionnach Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 The Famous Five. Ah, the staple diet of my early reading days many, many moons ago! (PS - Don't feel inadequate, look at it as something new you've learnt! ) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Phoenix Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 (edited) Ah, the staple diet of my early reading days many, many moons ago! (PS - Don't feel inadequate, look at it as something new you've learnt! ) Indeed. One is never too old to learn. Remembering is a whole different kettle of fish. Edited August 15, 2008 by The Phoenix 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenayr Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 THe last hour of the working week dragging in! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slainte Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 After seven weeks of sitting on my erse in front of the telly I opened my schoolbag to see what needs done before going back on Monday. Unfortunately, I had totally forgot about having to redesign the entire S3/4 gen/found course. Looks like my weekend will be spent in front of the computer... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Sionnach Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 One is never too old to learn. Remembering is a whole different kettle of fish. That'll keep me chuckling over the weekend! Enjoy your big yin! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Lanarkshire Jag Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Setanta is pissing me off. Keeps on saying "check your viewing card" even tho its fine 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingTON Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 That wee bubble of start-of-season optimism has been burst at a new personal best of only three league games. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Cuddy Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Think I've overdone the shifting stuff around. Pain. Going for a lie down. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrgirl Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Think I've overdone the shifting stuff around. Pain. Going for a lie down. You're supposed to nest not rebuild the flat. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam_Wee Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 You're supposed to nest not rebuild the flat. After the mess she made this morning, it's not rebuilding that it needs, it's a bulldozer. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrgirl Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 After the mess she made this morning, it's not rebuilding that it needs, it's a bulldozer. Hope it'll be tidied for Friday. Still ok for coffee? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam_Wee Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Hope it'll be tidied for Friday. Still ok for coffee? Best ask Lyn-Marie. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrgirl Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Best ask Lyn-Marie. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam_Wee Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Yup. I sent you a text there. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrgirl Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Yup. I sent you a text there. Got it. On phone. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollymac Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Apparently X-Factor is back. On the bright side though: Chick Young is a cock. That is all. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bav Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Hangover A concoction of Vodka, Blue Bols and lemonade seemed like a good idea at the time 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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