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Thatcher has died

(590 Posts)
ticktock Mon 08-Apr-13 12:56:38

"Former Prime Minister Baroness Thatcher has died at 87 following a stroke" - just saw on the BBC.

Nonu Fri 12-Apr-13 19:21:33

I am off now to put on that new frock , don"t think I will put on the n ew high heels , they may be a bit uncomfortable .

Enjoy your evening whatever you maybe doing . I am certainly going to enjoy mine .

moonmoon

Bags Fri 12-Apr-13 19:13:14

mice grin

absent LMAO!

Greatnan Fri 12-Apr-13 19:10:43

You don't have to be fluent in Latin to recognise a couple of well known sayings.

POGS Fri 12-Apr-13 19:02:37

Certainly by a 'Merry Go Round'

Nonu Fri 12-Apr-13 19:02:32

Em not quite sure why some posters feel compelled to post in a different language ?

Is it showing off that they have command of another language or what ?

I am such a simple soul , me .

moon

MiceElf Fri 12-Apr-13 18:56:34

Some have been distracted by circuses.

Eloethan Fri 12-Apr-13 18:52:57

Mice ??

Tegan Fri 12-Apr-13 18:52:28

I'm hoping that [having just watched a bit of a local news programme on the telly whilst having something to eat] that this will be a good opportunity for us to reappraise ourselves as a country; step back and look at ourselves and what we have become; not all bad but not all good, either.

MiceElf Fri 12-Apr-13 18:51:26

Quad erat demonstrandum

Nonu Fri 12-Apr-13 18:46:52

I love a circus , in fact we went to one last Saturday with the "nips" it was really wonderful .

No animals , which I am not awfully keen on anyway , it was really great , would recommend it to any one

Greatnan Fri 12-Apr-13 18:42:12

Bread and circuses? Plus ca change......

MiceElf Fri 12-Apr-13 18:39:45

So right Tegan, keep their minds on trivia and possessions and then they won't have to worry their heads about the real issues.

Tegan Fri 12-Apr-13 18:35:08

My theory is that is how Thatcher pacified the masses; gave them credit cards so they could go out and spend money they didn't have due to being unemployed...

absent Fri 12-Apr-13 18:25:28

confused confused confused Oh sod it! wine

Nonu Fri 12-Apr-13 18:23:39

You what greatnan , my shopping is not relevant ?

I had to read your post twice , how very , very dare you . I will send you a x to show there are no hard feelings , on my part at any rate

moon

bluebell Fri 12-Apr-13 18:21:28

Sorry Greatnan - crosswords, saga etc - I just needed to lighten up a bit but I am back on track now. Started a thread about songs banned by BBC to relax - it's now segueing nicely!

Nonu Fri 12-Apr-13 18:17:43

Sprightly , read and weep !

smile

Greatnan Fri 12-Apr-13 18:15:26

There is thead drift and there is deliberate sabotage. Come on Nonu, give us the benefit of your considered opinions about the things we have been discussing. grin Your shopping is not really relevant, is it?

bluebell Fri 12-Apr-13 18:12:16

Well Sprightly that's the beauty of GN - opens your eyes to the views of others!

sprightly Fri 12-Apr-13 18:10:19

Can't believe what I am reading Mrs Thatcher for me was the strongest and most patriotic prime minister we have ever had . Wish we had someone like her now .

Nonu Fri 12-Apr-13 18:08:56

The Saga forum closed down because posters got cross with each other .

Touch of Dejavue there .

moon

Nonu Fri 12-Apr-13 18:05:09

I do quick , also as I may have said before M/S is nigh on our corner shop .

We are about 5 minutes away , joys of town living .

j08 Fri 12-Apr-13 17:59:21

Blimey. That was quick!

Nonu Fri 12-Apr-13 17:53:32

O Boy did I get some bargains , wonderful tanktini ready for my next hot weather holiday in February , wonderful shoes , £8, £6, even £3.

A gorgeous dress , I have lots already , it was soo cheap could not resist.

In fact we are going out tonight over to friends and I think I will wear it .

Isn"t life sweet , we must make the most of it , we are not here rehearsing .

moon

bluebell Fri 12-Apr-13 17:34:57

Oh J08 - you ARE being naughty!!