Toadfish Monastery

Maybe  "Je suis Charlie" .

I know some people stand behind the campaign because they want the right to mock Islam.
I stand behind it because I believe in freedom of speech and that whatever you write or draw it should never be used to justify killing you!

And by all means, lets also remember that when Christianity (on which shoulders western culture rest heavily whether we like it or not) was a only 1000 years old religion it was partly a very radical and violent  movement too. Terrorising both it's own believers and "heathens". Not that it in anyway justify what happen in Paris, but it can be a good idea to remember that it has happen before, albeit with swords and daggers instead of automatic weapons, and then it was by "our" hand so let's not play out the Martyr card.

I think Mr Fry is old enough and wise enough to know that happiness is a volatile thing and one better try to catch it while in reach, even if it doesn't last.

And with Fry's openness about his depression and life in general I think his partner walked into this relationship with eyes open, I don't think Mr Fry would accept anything less...


I do wish them a "happily ever after".

Running a Speakeasy

QuoteIn your past life, you were convicted of operating an illegal saloon, also known as a speakeasy, during the Prohibition Era. During this period which lasted between 1920 and 1933, the sale, manufacture and distribution of alcohol was illegal, but that wasn't going to stop you! Your establishment was a place where people of all backgrounds could come and let loose, despite the restrictions on liquor. Before long, you started earning a major profit, but that all came crashing down when your beloved business was raided by the Bureau of Prohibition and you were arrested.

I suppose having Pirates, alleged witches, slave smugglers and an top of it all a regicide made my place easy to spot...

Grammar Slammer

Colour me surprised...
I'm not good at grammar never was, I just exclude what I know it isn't...  

I wish your brother all the luck in the world, the people fighting Ebola are truly brave souls.

I really hope Pauline makes it, being back in UK at least she gets the best possible care at the moment.

Yes I know, but Blue is already there...

Also I will not be in front of the computer at midnight. 
We have fireworks!:D

Happy New Year to you all!

Only very humane ones I can assure you...
It's only so we'll have chance to see you (and maybe give you a hug) before you disappear again!
Goats are so illusive!

Quote from: goat starer on December 30, 2014, 04:31:54 PM
Says I am a skeptic... But I'm not sure I believe it

True to your style as always!
Welcome back!

We had a semi white Christmas slightly south of Stockholm, a thin layer of snow and frost and -6°C/ 21.2°F.

Today it was even colder -10.5°C/ 13.1°F still very little snow though.

Good to hear got the replacement calender and like it! 

Absolutely. Too. far.

It's one thing if it al least was the woman's will, or even her close family's will... and/or it was rather late in the  pregnancy.

But this.

I'm too tired to work up an rage, but if I wasn't... 

Quote from: Aggie on December 20, 2014, 02:53:52 AM

Heh, he's there with his (Swedish) wife and new baby; I'm not sure where, but it's a small village.  If you meet any shaggy farmers from Canada, say hi for me.

I'll be on the look out for a family of Canadian farmers! 
Seriously you should come here some time.

I need to have my calender with me at work and I need to carry everything in either the pockets of my cargo-pants or the jacket as the uniform doesn't come with a hand bag...

I've tried the note book for a while but it didn't work for me. Getting a smart phone was really a minor revolution for me. Suddenly I had my phone, camera, mp3 player and calender all in one! I usually call it my third brain-half.

Aggi! Next time your buddy goes to Sweden, go with him!
We have pigs here too, plenty of them as a matter of fact...

When I was a child our family bought half a pig in the late autumn and half a ox in the spring for many years.
I was in the kitchen with the rest of the family, trimming, grinding and packing meat. 

I doubt I could pull the trigger my self (not allowed here any way one has to be either a veterinarian or a butcher and hunters are only allowed to kill game) but the cutting up, sure, give me some sharpened knifes and bring it on!


I went to work despite having no desire what so ever to do so... I'd much rather stayed in bed with the duvet up to my ears.