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Doodledog Wed 10-Jul-24 03:35:57

Nick Hornby is a good author, and I recommend him to anyone who has not come across his work.

Deliberately pushing alternative views off a thread is not recommended to anyone interested in fairness or democracy.

Hungarian herding dogs are creatures of beauty.

There is no hierarchy on Gransnet.

Any random thoughts others might like to share?

Taichinan Wed 10-Jul-24 09:40:58

What a super thread!
Let's just get through today and determine to find the beauty in it.
I'm so happy to have had my children and so proud of the people they have become and the wonderful people they in turn have brought into the world.
The world is a beautiful place - particularly my little corner of it!

Aldom Wed 10-Jul-24 09:48:07

BigMamna my surgery already use the online appointment system. It works extremely well. Recently I have used the app on two occasions. The first time I was phoned within a few hours with the answer to my question. The second time, which was yesterday, I received two text messages from a doctor and a face to face appointment this Friday.
For anyone who is not able to use the online system other arrangements are in place. Perhaps you should check with your surgery to see if similar arrangements are available.

Tizliz Wed 10-Jul-24 09:54:33

Why are people so intolerant of other people’s opinions

GrannyGravy13 Wed 10-Jul-24 10:02:05

Through GN I have met some amazing women in real life 👏👏👏

I am finally able to say no

Doodledog Wed 10-Jul-24 12:03:21

Someone who invents a cure for insomnia that works and is not addictive will make a fortune.

Bumface Wed 10-Jul-24 12:12:25

Take what you do seriously but never take yourself seriously.

Why am I so endlessly stupid? I don't care that I am.

To love oneself is the start of a lifelong romance.

You only get one life. (as far as we know)

Livey Wed 10-Jul-24 12:28:08

I read your questions and replies everyday.
And I am always amazed at the vast knowledge of the ladies on Gransnet.

sandelf Wed 10-Jul-24 12:40:02

When cleaning on autopilot tunes play in my head - Today 'Little White Bull' - Why?!

TheMaggiejane1 Wed 10-Jul-24 12:41:43

Enjoy who you are today because in 10 years time you’ll wish you were still that person.

DaisyL Wed 10-Jul-24 12:42:34

On dating sites most people claims to have GSOH - has anyone every claimed to have NSOH.

TiggyW Wed 10-Jul-24 13:08:14

‘Watch where you are putting your feet.’ (Advice from a hero of mine, AW Wainwright, for walks in the fells).

What’s new about walking as a form of relaxation and a health benefit? It’s not rocket science!

Why are racism, sexism, homophobia, etc. on television and elsewhere, regarded as offensive, but swearing is not?

Delila Wed 10-Jul-24 14:28:17

Why have hedgehogs turned my front porch into poo corner? Have they been sheltering from the rain?

Anneeba Wed 10-Jul-24 14:50:50

Si l'on sait exactement ce qu'on va faire a` quoi bon le faire? Thanks Picasso... If you know exactly what you are going to do what is the point of doing it? He was mostly talking about art and painting but I think it applies to many things in life.

Parsley3 Wed 10-Jul-24 17:01:15

Don't post anything ironic on social media because it will be lost in translation. Someone will take it seriously, be offended and cancel you.

gulligranny Wed 10-Jul-24 17:14:02

A good book is the ultimate escape

A beautiful piece of music can bring me to tears

Kindness costs nothing

Romola Wed 10-Jul-24 17:15:16

The only reason for keeping a landline is to ring up your mobile which you put down ?? somewhere.

Daffydilly Wed 10-Jul-24 17:17:43

"What's wrong with people nowadays?"

olddog Wed 10-Jul-24 17:27:00

Any attention is better than no attention

Positivity is the new God

You can teach an old dog to play the ukelele

LauraNorderr Wed 10-Jul-24 17:35:09

We are like a book.
Some will judge by the cover.
Some will read the introduction.
Some will believe the critics.
Few will read the whole book.

Emile Zola

win Wed 10-Jul-24 17:36:40

Volunteering often gives you more back than you give yourself

Try not to be judgemental, each to their own

I do not like all this she/her business

Do what you can today, tomorrow may never come

LauraNorderr Wed 10-Jul-24 17:36:55

Pimms tastes good made with lemonade.
Pimms tastes great made with ginger ale.

Delila Wed 10-Jul-24 17:37:07

Romola

The only reason for keeping a landline is to ring up your mobile which you put down ?? somewhere.

😆 Absolutely!

mulberry7 Wed 10-Jul-24 17:39:20

The sheep and the wolf have different ideas of freedom

LauraNorderr Wed 10-Jul-24 17:39:28

Keir Starmer looked very statesmanlike today when meeting other heads of state.

MissAdventure Wed 10-Jul-24 17:45:48

Hmm... I've never had a Pimms.