Birthday News for today, 25 August: Walter Gabriel.
On 25/08/2026 07:24, Birthday Monitor wrote:
Birthday News for today, 25 August: Walter Gabriel.
I have a new benchmark of when one turns into an old person:
"Oh, those were the days!" I thought.
(tips on storing my sig somewhere where Thunderbird can find it ((I
don't keep any of my own data on the C: drive: it's all in Dropbox on my
D: drive)) would be gratefully received.)
On 25.8.26 09:40, Jane Vernon wrote:When did he leave us, MOPMOB?>>
On 25/08/2026 07:24, Birthday Monitor wrote:
Birthday News for today, 25 August: Walter Gabriel.
(For those of us of a certain age, that phrase always makes me think ofI have a new benchmark of when one turns into an old person:
"Oh, those were the days!" I thought.
(tips on storing my sig somewhere where Thunderbird can find it ((I
don't keep any of my own data on the C: drive: it's all in Dropbox on my
D: drive)) would be gratefully received.)
Try:
Thunderbird
Tools / Account Settings for relevant account
Penultimate tick box
Attach signature from a file instead
I can choose a dropbox file.
On 25/08/2026 09:40, Jane Vernon wrote:
I have a new benchmark of when one turns into an old person:
I am hopeless at estimating age, but I imagine my neighbours are in
their late 20s or early 30s.-a We have always got on extremely well.-a It was probably about a year ago when it suddenly dawned on me that they
looked on me as an OLD person.-a (I'm only 81.)
On 25/08/2026 11:23, Mrs Nemo wrote:
On 25/08/2026 09:40, Jane Vernon wrote:Young people can be very confused about such matters.
I have a new benchmark of when one turns into an old person:
I am hopeless at estimating age, but I imagine my neighbours are in
their late 20s or early 30s.-a We have always got on extremely well.-a It >> was probably about a year ago when it suddenly dawned on me that they
looked on me as an OLD person.-a (I'm only 81.)
Of course, their parents may count as 'young people' in your view (if
you are anything like me).
Sam Plusnet <not@home.com> wrote:
On 25/08/2026 11:23, Mrs Nemo wrote:As I still look exactly as I did at umra bbqs but much much slimmer, no one believes I'm almost 75. I have pushed one or two people who know me well
On 25/08/2026 09:40, Jane Vernon wrote:Young people can be very confused about such matters.
I have a new benchmark of when one turns into an old person:
I am hopeless at estimating age, but I imagine my neighbours are in
their late 20s or early 30s.-a We have always got on extremely well.-a It >>> was probably about a year ago when it suddenly dawned on me that they
looked on me as an OLD person.-a (I'm only 81.)
Of course, their parents may count as 'young people' in your view (if
you are anything like me).
but not my age and they say 60.
Very happy with that
Mrs McT
On 2026/8/25 10:17:11, Kosmo wrote:
On 25.8.26 09:40, Jane Vernon wrote:When did he leave us, MOPMOB?>>
On 25/08/2026 07:24, Birthday Monitor wrote:
Birthday News for today, 25 August: Walter Gabriel.
(For those of us of a certain age, that phrase always makes me think ofI have a new benchmark of when one turns into an old person:
"Oh, those were the days!" I thought.
that song - I think originally a Russian folk tune but rearranged by Tom Springfield - sung by she whom my friend Len used to refer to as Hairy Mopkin.)
I find the transition to old person is gradual, rather than a specific
point. Having one's pension(s) start isn't really it these days, though
it's a step - but I think I'm actually the _youngest_ at the old folks' coffee morning I help out at. (Well, not officially old folks, but as
it's on a Wednesday morning, we don't get many young folks ...)>>
(tips on storing my sig somewhere where Thunderbird can find it ((I
don't keep any of my own data on the C: drive: it's all in Dropbox on my >>> D: drive)) would be gratefully received.)
Try:
Thunderbird
Tools / Account Settings for relevant account
(so both mail and news, if you use TB for both)>
Penultimate tick boxYes, that's what I have - it picks up from D: where my ancient DOS
Attach signature from a file instead
I can choose a dropbox file.
utility puts the .sig when it adds the random-from-list part.
--
Jane
The Amethyst Artist
BTME
http://www.clothandclay.co.uk/umra/cookbook.htm - Umrats' recipes
On 27.8.26 12:00, Jane Vernon wrote:
--
Jane
The Amethyst Artist
BTME
http://www.clothandclay.co.uk/umra/cookbook.htm - Umrats' recipes
Hooray.-a Sorry for the misdirection.-a I perhaps should have said I am on 128.3.2 ...
On 27/08/2026 14:30, Kosmo wrote:
On 27.8.26 12:00, Jane Vernon wrote:
--
Jane
The Amethyst Artist
BTME
http://www.clothandclay.co.uk/umra/cookbook.htm - Umrats' recipes
Hooray.-a Sorry for the misdirection.-a I perhaps should have said I am
on 128.3.2 ...
I am on 153.0.3esr (64-bit)
and your instructions worked for me.
(or they would have done if I'd wanted a sig.)
On 27/08/2026 14:30, Kosmo wrote:
On 27.8.26 12:00, Jane Vernon wrote:
--
Jane
The Amethyst Artist
BTME
http://www.clothandclay.co.uk/umra/cookbook.htm - Umrats' recipes
Hooray.-a Sorry for the misdirection.-a I perhaps should have said I am
on 128.3.2 and there is an esr of higher number available.-a If I knew
what an esr was I might be interested (extra stable release?,
extremely suspicious release? - it might be relevant).
<whoosh>
Don't bother, though, as if you don't know what esr is I probably don't
want to find out any more.
On 27/08/2026 19:23, john ashby wrote:
On 27/08/2026 18:52, john ashby wrote:
On 27/08/2026 18:39, Jane Vernon wrote:
On 27/08/2026 14:30, Kosmo wrote:
On 27.8.26 12:00, Jane Vernon wrote:
--
Jane
The Amethyst Artist
BTME
http://www.clothandclay.co.uk/umra/cookbook.htm - Umrats' recipes
Hooray.-a Sorry for the misdirection.-a I perhaps should have said I >>>>> am on 128.3.2 and there is an esr of higher number available.-a If I >>>>> knew what an esr was I might be interested (extra stable release?,
extremely suspicious release? - it might be relevant).
<whoosh>
Don't bother, though, as if you don't know what esr is I probably
don't want to find out any more.
Extended Support Release. So now you are none the wiser but much
better informed ((c) GBS)
Oops, F E Smith (Lord Birkenhead)
If given your own peerage John, in the form "Lord Ashby of {Place}".
What place would you think most fitting?
(I for one would not chose Birkenhead.)
P.S.-a You may have to avoid any placename which is already in use, so
some checking may be required.
On 27.8.26 12:00, Jane Vernon wrote:
--
Jane
The Amethyst Artist
BTME
http://www.clothandclay.co.uk/umra/cookbook.htm - Umrats' recipes
Hooray. Sorry for the misdirection. I perhaps should have said I am on 128.3.2 and there is an esr of higher number available. If I knew what
an esr was I might be interested (extra stable release?, extremely suspicious release? - it might be relevant).
If given your own peerage John, in the form "Lord Ashby of {Place}".
What place would you think most fitting?
(I for one would not chose Birkenhead.)
On 27/08/2026 19:53, Sam Plusnet wrote:
On 27/08/2026 19:23, john ashby wrote:
On 27/08/2026 18:52, john ashby wrote:
On 27/08/2026 18:39, Jane Vernon wrote:
On 27/08/2026 14:30, Kosmo wrote:
On 27.8.26 12:00, Jane Vernon wrote:
--Hooray.-a Sorry for the misdirection.-a I perhaps should have said I >>>>>> am on 128.3.2 and there is an esr of higher number available.-a If >>>>>> I knew what an esr was I might be interested (extra stable
Jane
The Amethyst Artist
BTME
http://www.clothandclay.co.uk/umra/cookbook.htm - Umrats' recipes >>>>>>
release?, extremely suspicious release? - it might be relevant).
<whoosh>
Don't bother, though, as if you don't know what esr is I probably
don't want to find out any more.
Extended Support Release. So now you are none the wiser but much
better informed ((c) GBS)
Oops, F E Smith (Lord Birkenhead)
If given your own peerage John, in the form "Lord Ashby of {Place}".
What place would you think most fitting?
(I for one would not chose Birkenhead.)
P.S.-a You may have to avoid any placename which is already in use, so
some checking may be required.
At the risk of providing fodder for identity thieves, though the fashion
for such security questions seems to have waned, when growing up much confusion arose from the fact that we lived on Ashley Road, so Lord
Ashby of Ashley would have a pleasing assonance.
You?
On 27/08/2026 19:53, Sam Plusnet wrote:
If given your own peerage John, in the form "Lord Ashby of {Place}".
What place would you think most fitting?
(I for one would not chose Birkenhead.)
What's wrong with Birkenhead?-a I was born there.
On 27/08/2026 18:39, Jane Vernon wrote:
On 27/08/2026 14:30, Kosmo wrote:
On 27.8.26 12:00, Jane Vernon wrote:
--
Jane
The Amethyst Artist
BTME
http://www.clothandclay.co.uk/umra/cookbook.htm - Umrats' recipes
Hooray.-a Sorry for the misdirection.-a I perhaps should have said I am >>> on 128.3.2 and there is an esr of higher number available.-a If I knew
what an esr was I might be interested (extra stable release?,
extremely suspicious release? - it might be relevant).
<whoosh>
Don't bother, though, as if you don't know what esr is I probably
don't want to find out any more.
Extended Support Release.
informed ((c) GBS)
On 27/08/2026 20:49, john ashby wrote:
On 27/08/2026 19:53, Sam Plusnet wrote:
On 27/08/2026 19:23, john ashby wrote:
On 27/08/2026 18:52, john ashby wrote:
On 27/08/2026 18:39, Jane Vernon wrote:
On 27/08/2026 14:30, Kosmo wrote:
On 27.8.26 12:00, Jane Vernon wrote:
--Hooray.a Sorry for the misdirection.a I perhaps should have said I >>>>>>> am on 128.3.2 and there is an esr of higher number available.a If >>>>>>> I knew what an esr was I might be interested (extra stable
Jane
The Amethyst Artist
BTME
http://www.clothandclay.co.uk/umra/cookbook.htm - Umrats' recipes >>>>>>>
release?, extremely suspicious release? - it might be relevant). >>>>>>>
<whoosh>
Don't bother, though, as if you don't know what esr is I probably >>>>>> don't want to find out any more.
Extended Support Release. So now you are none the wiser but much
better informed ((c) GBS)
Oops, F E Smith (Lord Birkenhead)
If given your own peerage John, in the form "Lord Ashby of {Place}".
What place would you think most fitting?
(I for one would not chose Birkenhead.)
P.S.a You may have to avoid any placename which is already in use, so
some checking may be required.
At the risk of providing fodder for identity thieves, though the fashion
for such security questions seems to have waned, when growing up much
confusion arose from the fact that we lived on Ashley Road, so Lord
Ashby of Ashley would have a pleasing assonance.
You?
Oh. I would definitely plump for Lord Plusnet Of No Fixed Abode.
(Mind you, Wormwood Scrubs has a certain ring to it.)
On Fri, 28 Aug 2026 02:41:55 +0100, Sam Plusnet <not@home.com> wrote:
On 27/08/2026 20:49, john ashby wrote:
On 27/08/2026 19:53, Sam Plusnet wrote:
On 27/08/2026 19:23, john ashby wrote:
On 27/08/2026 18:52, john ashby wrote:
On 27/08/2026 18:39, Jane Vernon wrote:
On 27/08/2026 14:30, Kosmo wrote:
On 27.8.26 12:00, Jane Vernon wrote:
--Hooray.-a Sorry for the misdirection.-a I perhaps should have said I >>>>>>>> am on 128.3.2 and there is an esr of higher number available.-a If >>>>>>>> I knew what an esr was I might be interested (extra stable
Jane
The Amethyst Artist
BTME
http://www.clothandclay.co.uk/umra/cookbook.htm - Umrats' recipes >>>>>>>>
release?, extremely suspicious release? - it might be relevant). >>>>>>>>
<whoosh>
Don't bother, though, as if you don't know what esr is I probably >>>>>>> don't want to find out any more.
Extended Support Release. So now you are none the wiser but much
better informed ((c) GBS)
Oops, F E Smith (Lord Birkenhead)
If given your own peerage John, in the form "Lord Ashby of {Place}".
What place would you think most fitting?
(I for one would not chose Birkenhead.)
P.S.-a You may have to avoid any placename which is already in use, so >>>> some checking may be required.
At the risk of providing fodder for identity thieves, though the fashion >>> for such security questions seems to have waned, when growing up much
confusion arose from the fact that we lived on Ashley Road, so Lord
Ashby of Ashley would have a pleasing assonance.
You?
Oh. I would definitely plump for Lord Plusnet Of No Fixed Abode.
(Mind you, Wormwood Scrubs has a certain ring to it.)
Oi!!! Give that ring back at once, you 'orrible little scroat!!!
Nick
(nothing personal Sam - I just can't resist a cheap laugh when I see
one)
On 28/08/2026 12:17, Nick Odell wrote:
On Fri, 28 Aug 2026 02:41:55 +0100, Sam Plusnet <not@home.com> wrote:
On 27/08/2026 20:49, john ashby wrote:
On 27/08/2026 19:53, Sam Plusnet wrote:
On 27/08/2026 19:23, john ashby wrote:
On 27/08/2026 18:52, john ashby wrote:
On 27/08/2026 18:39, Jane Vernon wrote:
On 27/08/2026 14:30, Kosmo wrote:
On 27.8.26 12:00, Jane Vernon wrote:
--Hooray.-a Sorry for the misdirection.-a I perhaps should have said I >>>>>>>>> am on 128.3.2 and there is an esr of higher number available.-a If >>>>>>>>> I knew what an esr was I might be interested (extra stable
Jane
The Amethyst Artist
BTME
http://www.clothandclay.co.uk/umra/cookbook.htm - Umrats' recipes >>>>>>>>>
release?, extremely suspicious release? - it might be relevant). >>>>>>>>>
<whoosh>
Don't bother, though, as if you don't know what esr is I probably >>>>>>>> don't want to find out any more.
Extended Support Release. So now you are none the wiser but much >>>>>>> better informed ((c) GBS)
Oops, F E Smith (Lord Birkenhead)
If given your own peerage John, in the form "Lord Ashby of {Place}". >>>>>
What place would you think most fitting?
(I for one would not chose Birkenhead.)
P.S.-a You may have to avoid any placename which is already in use, so >>>>> some checking may be required.
At the risk of providing fodder for identity thieves, though the
fashion
for such security questions seems to have waned, when growing up much
confusion arose from the fact that we lived on Ashley Road, so Lord
Ashby of Ashley would have a pleasing assonance.
You?
Oh.-a I would definitely plump for Lord Plusnet Of No Fixed Abode.
(Mind you, Wormwood Scrubs has a certain ring to it.)
Oi!!! Give that ring back at once, you 'orrible little scroat!!!
Nick
(nothing personal Sam - I just can't resist a cheap laugh when I see
one)
I have to admire your self-control not going for the cheapest laugh you could have.
On Fri, 28 Aug 2026 02:41:55 +0100, Sam Plusnet <not@home.com> wrote:
On 27/08/2026 20:49, john ashby wrote:
On 27/08/2026 19:53, Sam Plusnet wrote:
On 27/08/2026 19:23, john ashby wrote:
On 27/08/2026 18:52, john ashby wrote:
On 27/08/2026 18:39, Jane Vernon wrote:
On 27/08/2026 14:30, Kosmo wrote:
On 27.8.26 12:00, Jane Vernon wrote:
--Hooray.-a Sorry for the misdirection.-a I perhaps should have said I >>>>>>>> am on 128.3.2 and there is an esr of higher number available.-a If >>>>>>>> I knew what an esr was I might be interested (extra stable
Jane
The Amethyst Artist
BTME
http://www.clothandclay.co.uk/umra/cookbook.htm - Umrats' recipes >>>>>>>>
release?, extremely suspicious release? - it might be relevant). >>>>>>>>
<whoosh>
Don't bother, though, as if you don't know what esr is I probably >>>>>>> don't want to find out any more.
Extended Support Release. So now you are none the wiser but much
better informed ((c) GBS)
Oops, F E Smith (Lord Birkenhead)
If given your own peerage John, in the form "Lord Ashby of {Place}".
What place would you think most fitting?
(I for one would not chose Birkenhead.)
P.S.-a You may have to avoid any placename which is already in use, so >>>> some checking may be required.
At the risk of providing fodder for identity thieves, though the fashion >>> for such security questions seems to have waned, when growing up much
confusion arose from the fact that we lived on Ashley Road, so Lord
Ashby of Ashley would have a pleasing assonance.
You?
Oh. I would definitely plump for Lord Plusnet Of No Fixed Abode.
(Mind you, Wormwood Scrubs has a certain ring to it.)
Oi!!! Give that ring back at once, you 'orrible little scroat!!!
Nick
(nothing personal Sam - I just can't resist a cheap laugh when I see
one)
On 27/08/2026 18:52, john ashby wrote:[]
On 27/08/2026 18:39, Jane Vernon wrote:
Don't bother, though, as if you don't know what esr is I probably
don't want to find out any more.
Extended Support Release.
Of course!
So now you are none the wiser but much better
informed ((c) GBS)
Also slightly wiser. I could have looked up which version I am using, I guess.
On 28/08/2026 12:17, Nick Odell wrote:
On Fri, 28 Aug 2026 02:41:55 +0100, Sam Plusnet <not@home.com> wrote:
On 27/08/2026 20:49, john ashby wrote:
On 27/08/2026 19:53, Sam Plusnet wrote:
On 27/08/2026 19:23, john ashby wrote:
On 27/08/2026 18:52, john ashby wrote:
On 27/08/2026 18:39, Jane Vernon wrote:
On 27/08/2026 14:30, Kosmo wrote:
On 27.8.26 12:00, Jane Vernon wrote:
--Hooray.a Sorry for the misdirection.a I perhaps should have said I >>>>>>>>> am on 128.3.2 and there is an esr of higher number available.a If >>>>>>>>> I knew what an esr was I might be interested (extra stable
Jane
The Amethyst Artist
BTME
http://www.clothandclay.co.uk/umra/cookbook.htm - Umrats' recipes >>>>>>>>>
release?, extremely suspicious release? - it might be relevant). >>>>>>>>>
<whoosh>
Don't bother, though, as if you don't know what esr is I probably >>>>>>>> don't want to find out any more.
Extended Support Release. So now you are none the wiser but much >>>>>>> better informed ((c) GBS)
Oops, F E Smith (Lord Birkenhead)
If given your own peerage John, in the form "Lord Ashby of {Place}". >>>>>
What place would you think most fitting?
(I for one would not chose Birkenhead.)
P.S.a You may have to avoid any placename which is already in use, so >>>>> some checking may be required.
At the risk of providing fodder for identity thieves, though the fashion >>>> for such security questions seems to have waned, when growing up much
confusion arose from the fact that we lived on Ashley Road, so Lord
Ashby of Ashley would have a pleasing assonance.
You?
Oh. I would definitely plump for Lord Plusnet Of No Fixed Abode.
(Mind you, Wormwood Scrubs has a certain ring to it.)
Oi!!! Give that ring back at once, you 'orrible little scroat!!!
Nick
(nothing personal Sam - I just can't resist a cheap laugh when I see
one)
I have to admire your self-control not going for the cheapest laugh you >could have.
On Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:56:10 +0100, john ashby <johnashby20@yahoo.com>
wrote:
On 28/08/2026 12:17, Nick Odell wrote:Might I attone for that by swerving onto the subject of a religious
On Fri, 28 Aug 2026 02:41:55 +0100, Sam Plusnet <not@home.com> wrote:
On 27/08/2026 20:49, john ashby wrote:
On 27/08/2026 19:53, Sam Plusnet wrote:
On 27/08/2026 19:23, john ashby wrote:
On 27/08/2026 18:52, john ashby wrote:
On 27/08/2026 18:39, Jane Vernon wrote:
On 27/08/2026 14:30, Kosmo wrote:
On 27.8.26 12:00, Jane Vernon wrote:
--Hooray.-a Sorry for the misdirection.-a I perhaps should have said I >>>>>>>>>> am on 128.3.2 and there is an esr of higher number available.-a If >>>>>>>>>> I knew what an esr was I might be interested (extra stable >>>>>>>>>> release?, extremely suspicious release? - it might be relevant). >>>>>>>>>>
Jane
The Amethyst Artist
BTME
http://www.clothandclay.co.uk/umra/cookbook.htm - Umrats' recipes >>>>>>>>>>
<whoosh>
Don't bother, though, as if you don't know what esr is I probably >>>>>>>>> don't want to find out any more.
Extended Support Release. So now you are none the wiser but much >>>>>>>> better informed ((c) GBS)
Oops, F E Smith (Lord Birkenhead)
If given your own peerage John, in the form "Lord Ashby of {Place}". >>>>>>
What place would you think most fitting?
(I for one would not chose Birkenhead.)
P.S.-a You may have to avoid any placename which is already in use, so >>>>>> some checking may be required.
At the risk of providing fodder for identity thieves, though the fashion >>>>> for such security questions seems to have waned, when growing up much >>>>> confusion arose from the fact that we lived on Ashley Road, so Lord
Ashby of Ashley would have a pleasing assonance.
You?
Oh. I would definitely plump for Lord Plusnet Of No Fixed Abode.
(Mind you, Wormwood Scrubs has a certain ring to it.)
Oi!!! Give that ring back at once, you 'orrible little scroat!!!
Nick
(nothing personal Sam - I just can't resist a cheap laugh when I see
one)
I have to admire your self-control not going for the cheapest laugh you
could have.
gathering in Sussex which has now been disbanded after something very
heavy fell down and killed one man and injured several others?
Do you think it was a sign?
Nick
On Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:56:10 +0100, john ashby <johnashby20@yahoo.com>
wrote:
On 28/08/2026 12:17, Nick Odell wrote:Might I attone for that by swerving onto the subject of a religious
On Fri, 28 Aug 2026 02:41:55 +0100, Sam Plusnet <not@home.com> wrote:
On 27/08/2026 20:49, john ashby wrote:
On 27/08/2026 19:53, Sam Plusnet wrote:
On 27/08/2026 19:23, john ashby wrote:
On 27/08/2026 18:52, john ashby wrote:
On 27/08/2026 18:39, Jane Vernon wrote:
On 27/08/2026 14:30, Kosmo wrote:
On 27.8.26 12:00, Jane Vernon wrote:
--Hooray.-a Sorry for the misdirection.-a I perhaps should have said I >>>>>>>>>> am on 128.3.2 and there is an esr of higher number available.-a If >>>>>>>>>> I knew what an esr was I might be interested (extra stable >>>>>>>>>> release?, extremely suspicious release? - it might be relevant). >>>>>>>>>>
Jane
The Amethyst Artist
BTME
http://www.clothandclay.co.uk/umra/cookbook.htm - Umrats' recipes >>>>>>>>>>
<whoosh>
Don't bother, though, as if you don't know what esr is I probably >>>>>>>>> don't want to find out any more.
Extended Support Release. So now you are none the wiser but much >>>>>>>> better informed ((c) GBS)
Oops, F E Smith (Lord Birkenhead)
If given your own peerage John, in the form "Lord Ashby of {Place}". >>>>>>
What place would you think most fitting?
(I for one would not chose Birkenhead.)
P.S.-a You may have to avoid any placename which is already in use, so >>>>>> some checking may be required.
At the risk of providing fodder for identity thieves, though the fashion >>>>> for such security questions seems to have waned, when growing up much >>>>> confusion arose from the fact that we lived on Ashley Road, so Lord
Ashby of Ashley would have a pleasing assonance.
You?
Oh. I would definitely plump for Lord Plusnet Of No Fixed Abode.
(Mind you, Wormwood Scrubs has a certain ring to it.)
Oi!!! Give that ring back at once, you 'orrible little scroat!!!
Nick
(nothing personal Sam - I just can't resist a cheap laugh when I see
one)
I have to admire your self-control not going for the cheapest laugh you
could have.
gathering in Sussex which has now been disbanded after something very
heavy fell down and killed one man and injured several others?
Do you think it was a sign?
On 29/08/2026 14:54, Nick Odell wrote:[]
Might I attone for that by swerving onto the subject of a religious
gathering in Sussex which has now been disbanded after something very
heavy fell down and killed one man and injured several others?
Do you think it was a sign?
:)))))
On Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:56:10 +0100, john ashby <johnashby20@yahoo.com>
wrote:
On 28/08/2026 12:17, Nick Odell wrote:Might I attone for that by swerving onto the subject of a religious
On Fri, 28 Aug 2026 02:41:55 +0100, Sam Plusnet <not@home.com> wrote:
On 27/08/2026 20:49, john ashby wrote:
On 27/08/2026 19:53, Sam Plusnet wrote:
On 27/08/2026 19:23, john ashby wrote:
On 27/08/2026 18:52, john ashby wrote:
On 27/08/2026 18:39, Jane Vernon wrote:
On 27/08/2026 14:30, Kosmo wrote:
On 27.8.26 12:00, Jane Vernon wrote:
--Hooray.-a Sorry for the misdirection.-a I perhaps should have said I >>>>>>>>>> am on 128.3.2 and there is an esr of higher number available.-a If >>>>>>>>>> I knew what an esr was I might be interested (extra stable >>>>>>>>>> release?, extremely suspicious release? - it might be relevant). >>>>>>>>>>
Jane
The Amethyst Artist
BTME
http://www.clothandclay.co.uk/umra/cookbook.htm - Umrats' recipes >>>>>>>>>>
<whoosh>
Don't bother, though, as if you don't know what esr is I probably >>>>>>>>> don't want to find out any more.
Extended Support Release. So now you are none the wiser but much >>>>>>>> better informed ((c) GBS)
Oops, F E Smith (Lord Birkenhead)
If given your own peerage John, in the form "Lord Ashby of {Place}". >>>>>>
What place would you think most fitting?
(I for one would not chose Birkenhead.)
P.S.-a You may have to avoid any placename which is already in use, so >>>>>> some checking may be required.
At the risk of providing fodder for identity thieves, though the fashion >>>>> for such security questions seems to have waned, when growing up much >>>>> confusion arose from the fact that we lived on Ashley Road, so Lord
Ashby of Ashley would have a pleasing assonance.
You?
Oh. I would definitely plump for Lord Plusnet Of No Fixed Abode.
(Mind you, Wormwood Scrubs has a certain ring to it.)
Oi!!! Give that ring back at once, you 'orrible little scroat!!!
Nick
(nothing personal Sam - I just can't resist a cheap laugh when I see
one)
I have to admire your self-control not going for the cheapest laugh you
could have.
gathering in Sussex which has now been disbanded after something very
heavy fell down and killed one man and injured several others?
Do you think it was a sign?
On 29/08/2026 14:54, Nick Odell wrote:
On Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:56:10 +0100, john ashby <johnashby20@yahoo.com>
wrote:
On 28/08/2026 12:17, Nick Odell wrote:Might I attone for that by swerving onto the subject of a religious
On Fri, 28 Aug 2026 02:41:55 +0100, Sam Plusnet <not@home.com> wrote:
On 27/08/2026 20:49, john ashby wrote:
On 27/08/2026 19:53, Sam Plusnet wrote:
On 27/08/2026 19:23, john ashby wrote:
On 27/08/2026 18:52, john ashby wrote:
On 27/08/2026 18:39, Jane Vernon wrote:
On 27/08/2026 14:30, Kosmo wrote:
On 27.8.26 12:00, Jane Vernon wrote:
--Hooray.a Sorry for the misdirection.a I perhaps should have said I >>>>>>>>>>> am on 128.3.2 and there is an esr of higher number available.a If >>>>>>>>>>> I knew what an esr was I might be interested (extra stable >>>>>>>>>>> release?, extremely suspicious release? - it might be relevant). >>>>>>>>>>>
Jane
The Amethyst Artist
BTME
http://www.clothandclay.co.uk/umra/cookbook.htm - Umrats' recipes >>>>>>>>>>>
<whoosh>
Don't bother, though, as if you don't know what esr is I probably >>>>>>>>>> don't want to find out any more.
Extended Support Release. So now you are none the wiser but much >>>>>>>>> better informed ((c) GBS)
Oops, F E Smith (Lord Birkenhead)
If given your own peerage John, in the form "Lord Ashby of {Place}". >>>>>>>
What place would you think most fitting?
(I for one would not chose Birkenhead.)
P.S.a You may have to avoid any placename which is already in use, so >>>>>>> some checking may be required.
At the risk of providing fodder for identity thieves, though the fashion >>>>>> for such security questions seems to have waned, when growing up much >>>>>> confusion arose from the fact that we lived on Ashley Road, so Lord >>>>>> Ashby of Ashley would have a pleasing assonance.
You?
Oh. I would definitely plump for Lord Plusnet Of No Fixed Abode.
(Mind you, Wormwood Scrubs has a certain ring to it.)
Oi!!! Give that ring back at once, you 'orrible little scroat!!!
Nick
(nothing personal Sam - I just can't resist a cheap laugh when I see
one)
I have to admire your self-control not going for the cheapest laugh you
could have.
gathering in Sussex which has now been disbanded after something very
heavy fell down and killed one man and injured several others?
Do you think it was a sign?
From above?
On 2026/8/25 10:17:11, Kosmo wrote:
On 25.8.26 09:40, Jane Vernon wrote:When did he leave us, MOPMOB?>>
On 25/08/2026 07:24, Birthday Monitor wrote:
Birthday News for today, 25 August: Walter Gabriel.
On 25/08/2026 10:56, J. P. Gilliver wrote:
On 2026/8/25 10:17:11, Kosmo wrote:
On 25.8.26 09:40, Jane Vernon wrote:When did he leave us, MOPMOB?>>
On 25/08/2026 07:24, Birthday Monitor wrote:
Birthday News for today, 25 August: Walter Gabriel.
Walter Gabriel was born 25/08/1896, and died 03/11/1988, aged 92. Would
be 130.
On 2026/8/29 22:3:9, carolet wrote:
On 25/08/2026 10:56, J. P. Gilliver wrote:Thanks for that.
On 2026/8/25 10:17:11, Kosmo wrote:
On 25.8.26 09:40, Jane Vernon wrote:When did he leave us, MOPMOB?>>
On 25/08/2026 07:24, Birthday Monitor wrote:
Birthday News for today, 25 August: Walter Gabriel.
Walter Gabriel was born 25/08/1896, and died 03/11/1988, aged 92. Would
be 130.
I've been wondering: they keep telling us that the late King of Norway
was the oldest monarch in Europe, or something like that.
I've been wondering who that crown (no joke intended) now passes to, and
a little surprised none of the media (that I've seen/heard, anyway) has
told us.
On Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:25:33 +0100, Sam Plusnet <not@home.com> wrote:
On 29/08/2026 14:54, Nick Odell wrote:
On Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:56:10 +0100, john ashby <johnashby20@yahoo.com>
wrote:
On 28/08/2026 12:17, Nick Odell wrote:Might I attone for that by swerving onto the subject of a religious
On Fri, 28 Aug 2026 02:41:55 +0100, Sam Plusnet <not@home.com> wrote: >>>>>
On 27/08/2026 20:49, john ashby wrote:
On 27/08/2026 19:53, Sam Plusnet wrote:
On 27/08/2026 19:23, john ashby wrote:
On 27/08/2026 18:52, john ashby wrote:
On 27/08/2026 18:39, Jane Vernon wrote:
On 27/08/2026 14:30, Kosmo wrote:
On 27.8.26 12:00, Jane Vernon wrote:
--Hooray.-a Sorry for the misdirection.-a I perhaps should have said I
Jane
The Amethyst Artist
BTME
http://www.clothandclay.co.uk/umra/cookbook.htm - Umrats' recipes >>>>>>>>>>>>
am on 128.3.2 and there is an esr of higher number available.-a If >>>>>>>>>>>> I knew what an esr was I might be interested (extra stable >>>>>>>>>>>> release?, extremely suspicious release? - it might be relevant). >>>>>>>>>>>>
<whoosh>
Don't bother, though, as if you don't know what esr is I probably >>>>>>>>>>> don't want to find out any more.
Extended Support Release. So now you are none the wiser but much >>>>>>>>>> better informed ((c) GBS)
Oops, F E Smith (Lord Birkenhead)
If given your own peerage John, in the form "Lord Ashby of {Place}". >>>>>>>>
What place would you think most fitting?
(I for one would not chose Birkenhead.)
P.S.-a You may have to avoid any placename which is already in use, so >>>>>>>> some checking may be required.
At the risk of providing fodder for identity thieves, though the fashion
for such security questions seems to have waned, when growing up much >>>>>>> confusion arose from the fact that we lived on Ashley Road, so Lord >>>>>>> Ashby of Ashley would have a pleasing assonance.
You?
Oh. I would definitely plump for Lord Plusnet Of No Fixed Abode.
(Mind you, Wormwood Scrubs has a certain ring to it.)
Oi!!! Give that ring back at once, you 'orrible little scroat!!!
Nick
(nothing personal Sam - I just can't resist a cheap laugh when I see >>>>> one)
I have to admire your self-control not going for the cheapest laugh you >>>> could have.
gathering in Sussex which has now been disbanded after something very
heavy fell down and killed one man and injured several others?
Do you think it was a sign?
From above?
Indeed it was, brother!
Nick
(For the avoidance of doubt, I am a God-botherer. A God-botherer who
thinks said God has a sense of humour. And while I think what happened
is tragic, I reckon the irony here is turned up to 11)
Nick Odell <nickodell49@yahoo.ca> wrote:
On Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:25:33 +0100, Sam Plusnet <not@home.com> wrote:
On 29/08/2026 14:54, Nick Odell wrote:
On Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:56:10 +0100, john ashby <johnashby20@yahoo.com> >>>> wrote:
On 28/08/2026 12:17, Nick Odell wrote:Might I attone for that by swerving onto the subject of a religious
On Fri, 28 Aug 2026 02:41:55 +0100, Sam Plusnet <not@home.com> wrote: >>>>>>
On 27/08/2026 20:49, john ashby wrote:
On 27/08/2026 19:53, Sam Plusnet wrote:
On 27/08/2026 19:23, john ashby wrote:
On 27/08/2026 18:52, john ashby wrote:
On 27/08/2026 18:39, Jane Vernon wrote:
On 27/08/2026 14:30, Kosmo wrote:
On 27.8.26 12:00, Jane Vernon wrote:
--
Jane
The Amethyst Artist
BTME
http://www.clothandclay.co.uk/umra/cookbook.htm - Umrats' recipes
Hooray.a Sorry for the misdirection.a I perhaps should have said I
am on 128.3.2 and there is an esr of higher number available.a If >>>>>>>>>>>>> I knew what an esr was I might be interested (extra stable >>>>>>>>>>>>> release?, extremely suspicious release? - it might be relevant). >>>>>>>>>>>>>
<whoosh>
Don't bother, though, as if you don't know what esr is I probably >>>>>>>>>>>> don't want to find out any more.
Extended Support Release. So now you are none the wiser but much >>>>>>>>>>> better informed ((c) GBS)
Oops, F E Smith (Lord Birkenhead)
If given your own peerage John, in the form "Lord Ashby of {Place}". >>>>>>>>>
What place would you think most fitting?
(I for one would not chose Birkenhead.)
P.S.a You may have to avoid any placename which is already in use, so >>>>>>>>> some checking may be required.
At the risk of providing fodder for identity thieves, though the fashion
for such security questions seems to have waned, when growing up much >>>>>>>> confusion arose from the fact that we lived on Ashley Road, so Lord >>>>>>>> Ashby of Ashley would have a pleasing assonance.
You?
Oh. I would definitely plump for Lord Plusnet Of No Fixed Abode. >>>>>>>
(Mind you, Wormwood Scrubs has a certain ring to it.)
Oi!!! Give that ring back at once, you 'orrible little scroat!!!
Nick
(nothing personal Sam - I just can't resist a cheap laugh when I see >>>>>> one)
I have to admire your self-control not going for the cheapest laugh you >>>>> could have.
gathering in Sussex which has now been disbanded after something very
heavy fell down and killed one man and injured several others?
Do you think it was a sign?
From above?
Indeed it was, brother!
Nick
(For the avoidance of doubt, I am a God-botherer. A God-botherer who
thinks said God has a sense of humour. And while I think what happened
is tragic, I reckon the irony here is turned up to 11)
Some of my friends were there.
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