leemond2008 Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 All kicked off outside on erdington high street earlier man, sommet happened over the weekend apparently and a scrap has just broke out and carried on all the say from the pub to outside mine and 3 people (2nd them my neighbours) got ran over **** crazy man I was reading in the local paper the other day that three men who live down my road (and it is a very quiet road which makes it so funny) all got police warnings because the three of them got into a fight over parking Yeah this wasn't quite over parking lol, something to do with someone getting stabbed on the weekend or sommet, can't understand why people drink around here too many **** idiots about, best thing is that my two neighbours who got ran over are about 40 and 50 years old. **** crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrinityRoadSteps Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 cant see point of starting new thread for this but would anyone know who i could contact in regard to villa producing a retro version of this shirt? I would love to know what was going through Spinks mind when that picture was taken. I would imagine something like FFFFUUUUUUUUUU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meath_Villan Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 All kicked off outside on erdington high street earlier man, sommet happened over the weekend apparently and a scrap has just broke out and carried on all the say from the pub to outside mine and 3 people (2nd them my neighbours) got ran over **** crazy man I was reading in the local paper the other day that three men who live down my road (and it is a very quiet road which makes it so funny) all got police warnings because the three of them got into a fight over parking Yeah this wasn't quite over parking lol, something to do with someone getting stabbed on the weekend or sommet, can't understand why people drink around here too many **** idiots about, best thing is that my two neighbours who got ran over are about 40 and 50 years old. **** crazy erdington ....enough said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted September 4, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted September 4, 2012 The top ten countries in each of the following categories (According to the following sources: PISA=Programme for International Student Assessment, WHO=World Health Organisation, EIU=Economist Intelligence Unit, WEF=World Economic Forum, IEP=Institute for Economics and Peace, CIA=CIA Factbook, ITU=International Telecommunication Union, UNDP=United Nations Development Programme, Yale=Yale University): Discuss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 UK doesn't come out of it very well does it. Scandinavia seems to be the place to be, and having been to Sweden a number of times I can believe it. It looks like a fantastic place to live. I often feel guilty pressuring my Swedish supplier for stuff because they are so laid back and chilled out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted September 4, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted September 4, 2012 UK doesn't come out of it very well does it.Come on - 9th environmentally greenest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 UK doesn't come out of it very well does it.Come on - 9th environmentally greenest! Yeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted September 4, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted September 4, 2012 Re-posting due to the page break: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Funny how the USA don't make the top 10 for most democratic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggyrichard Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Anyone else read the story in the papers today about the bloke who is experiencing the same pregnancy symptoms as his missus!? MISERABLE Mike Dowdall is enduring morning sickness, hot flushes, cravings and a swollen belly — all because girlfriend Amanda Bennett is pregnant. Mike, 25, has the rare phantom pregnancy Couvade syndrome. Amanda, of Manchester, said: “People pay more attention to his bump than mine.” Mike initially got the brush off from disbelieving Amanda — until he started suffering morning sickness just like her. At first irritated Amanda suspected tattooist Mike was taking the mickey out of her pregnancy symptoms when he complained of feeling queasy. But when he started running to the toilet after waking up each morning, she realised it was definitely no joke. Mike said: “When I started being physically sick on a daily basis, she began to take me more seriously.” When Mike’s symptoms — which now include a swollen belly, hot flushes, exhaustion, water retention and food cravings — became increasingly severe, he consulted his GP. The doctor diagnosed an extreme case of Couvade syndrome, whose sufferers experience an intense form of male phantom pregnancy. Mike said: “The exhaustion is the worst — but the headaches, heartburn and big belly are not enjoyable either. “Amanda’s belly started to grow when she reached three months — and she got really excited about looking pregnant. “Then a few weeks later, when getting changed for bed, I realised I had a similar shape. “Now at 33 weeks I’m two stone heavier than I used to be and have a round, bloated belly. And anything Amanda’s body does pregnancy-wise, mine does too.” Amanda, 25, said Mike makes a very wimpy mum-to-be. She added: “Mike is being a bit of a girl over it all. As a woman I’m coping much better than him. I actually end up looking after him more than he takes care of me sometimes. “And people pay more attention to his bump than mine. A pregnant man is more interesting.” Mike, who has been with Amanda for three years, admitted he does have a tendency to moan. He added: “I’ve never felt so rough. “I’ve always taken pride in my body, going to the gym four days a week, keeping slim at 6ft and 14st. “So the water retention around my belly is a big shock. “With the cravings, heartburn, headaches and constant exhaustion, I now really respect what women go through during pregnancy. “I’ve had to take extra breaks at work, have early nights and buy larger-sized clothes because I’m two stone heavier. It’s crazy. “Thank heavens Amanda will be the only one giving birth.” Such extreme forms of Couvade syndrome are rare — and the precise causes unknown. Some experts claim it is caused by psychological factors while others say it is down to high levels of female hormone in the body of the father-to-be. Sufferers have complained of weight gain, nausea and vomiting, stomach cramps, loss of appetite, cravings, headaches, toothache, nosebleeds and itchy skin. In almost all cases the symptoms disappear after the mum gives birth. The GP told Mike that Couvade syndrome typically affects men who are very close to their partners. Mike, from Manchester, said: “Hearing this made sense to me. My body wanted to know what Amanda is experiencing. “And while I do moan, I also find it amazing to be having these symptoms and experiencing them with the woman I love.” Shop owner Amanda said she sees the phantom pregnancy as a compliment — even though she was not amused at first. She added: “At eight weeks I’d wake up early and he’d complain he was feeling sick. I thought he was mocking me. Now our friends mock him about his phantom pregnancy. But others say it’s because he loves me so much.” Amanda also enjoys having someone to share her food cravings — especially when it is chocolate. She said: “When I tuck into selection boxes late at night, I don’t feel bad as Mike is sat right next to me tucking in too. “Mike sometimes says he fancies a certain sandwich or a certain ice-cream and I’ll be craving the exact same thing. “We have been through phases where we both only want plain foods and then spicy foods. “It’s really strange but we’re used to it now.” But Amanda admitted she does sometimes wish she was the only one with pregnancy symptoms. She said: “When I’m rubbing his shoulders or lower back to help relieve his cramps, I feel like I’m looking after him when I’m the one carrying the baby. “But he does return the favour and there are times when we’re both lying in bed totally shattered moaning about the same symptoms, which is quite comforting. “We even find ourselves comparing baby bumps in the morning to see whose is bigger. I always win.” Their baby boy is due on October 23 — and both Amanda and Mike are now busy getting the nursery ready. Mike said: “At the moment I’m just letting these symptoms play out and trying to concentrate on preparing for the arrival of our first child. “After going through the motions with Amanda I feel like I’ll definitely be able to give any man or woman advice on pregnancy. “And it will be a good story to tell our son when he’s older.” Meanwhile Amanda is eager to see just how far Mike’s phantom pregnancy will go. She said: “Our research suggests there is a chance he will experience contraction pains. “I’d love to see that because I don’t think there’s a man in the world who truly understands how painful labour is.” Front page news, really!?!?! Why would you go to the papers about this? I mean come on, ofter this there is no way he could ever go down the pub with the lads!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 “And it will be a good story to tell our son when he’s older.” haha, no it wouldn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggyrichard Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Can i also add, that in the pictures he is holding his flabby belly like a woman would hold her baby bump! Man.The.****.Up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 How is the South Korean education system 3rd. Teenagers get a couple of hours sleep a night due to forced study all filling their heads with 'taught to the test' nonsense. Their entire existence revolves around a single university entry exam at the end of high school. They all harbour hopes to end up working for one of the big companies like Samsung, Hyundai, LG etc. who employ people based on the university attended rather than their grade. Any Westerner I spoke to that's had a kid in Korea want to send them back to the West before they hit middle school, and my boss sent his son to the UK to avoid the Korean education system (that ironically he is part of). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggyrichard Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 How is the South Korean education system 3rd. Teenagers get a couple of hours sleep a night due to forced study all filling their heads with 'taught to the test' nonsense. Their entire existence revolves around a single university entry exam at the end of high school. They all harbour hopes to end up working for one of the big companies like Samsung, Hyundai, LG etc. who employ people based on the university attended rather than their grade. Any Westerner I spoke to that's had a kid in Korea want to send them back to the West before they hit middle school, and my boss sent his son to the UK to avoid the Korean education system (that ironically he is part of). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Voinjama Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Canada comes out well too. I would like to experience Canada and see what it is like. I want to of lived in North Amrica before I kick the bucket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 UK doesn't come out of it very well does it. Scandinavia seems to be the place to be, and having been to Sweden a number of times I can believe it. It looks like a fantastic place to live. I often feel guilty pressuring my Swedish supplier for stuff because they are so laid back and chilled out. All the fit scandy women come to the UK to work as Au Pairs Beer is mega bucks IKEA Their changing of the guard ceremony is ghey They have a chocolate bar called "plop" Nope give me the Uk anyday :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggyrichard Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Got an interview tomorrow, nervous and excited all at the same time. Havnt done an interview for some 10 years now so my brain is working over-time at the moment with regards things not to do, keywords etc. Any tips from you guys that could help me out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC_Hitz Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 1) Take your cock out. 2) Staple it to the table. 3) Shout: "I'm not **** leaving, till I've got the job." Weep uncontrollably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Got an interview tomorrow, nervous and excited all at the same time. Havnt done an interview for some 10 years now so my brain is working over-time at the moment with regards things not to do, keywords etc. Any tips from you guys that could help me out? make sure to ask about annual leave entitlement, ask about how much sick leave people generally take and tell them you've got a holiday booked for October which you presume won't be a problem other than that, just make sure you know a little bit about the company, what they do, how big they are and how the economy might be effecting them for the general 'what do you know about us?' bit of the chat best of luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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