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I think you are perhaps in the minority of how the site is used, tho, Jazzy? You are using it 'sensibly ' and your own personal advantage - but I don't think that is how most folk use it.

Well, if that's all it has got to offer, I don't think I want to join; I am quite happy with the friendly exchanges we have on this Forum, I feel we get to know each other quite well and have at least one thing in common : Xwords.
I also keep in touch with my long-life friends either by mail or skype, or see them for those who live near - that is quite enough for me.

~Re the old boy I referred to for 'tho0ught of the day', was he not Alister something? Very interesting man, very articulate - probably 10 years ago or so but he was already elderly then.

pigale
Maybe you mean Alistair Cooke's letter from America. What a gentleman and such a lovely voice too

Hello, Elle,
No, I am quite happy with "nosey".
There is something about Firefox that I can't quite explain.
Google Chrome "feels" better.
Just a personal preference. I have Opera, too..
I am away to buy lightbulbs.
Which to purchase?
They are another of life's mysteries, but I am sure the ASDA girls will keep me right!

Are you perhaps thinking of Alistair Cooke's Letter from America - BBC Radio 4? that was, I think, a weekly broadcast?
I think Thought for the Day is done by someone different each day?

Exact Elle, I got confused.
I really enjoyed Alistair Cooke's Letter from Amerca.


Jazzy, what sort of book did you write? (If I am not being nosey...)

Can you still buy the old type of light bulbs as the new longlife dont seem to give a very good light

Doglet, I am not sure.
I have an idea they have been "outlawed" by some regulation or other.
May be available on online?
The modern ones do not seem to be as bright, I agree.

I bought a whole load of 'old' light bulb online a few years ago, for the very reason that they give a better light!
We are still working our way through them. I doubt though that such will still be available?
I'll look to see if I can find the reference, tho, Doglet

My local general store still sells the old light bulbs.
I have two 5-bulb light fittings in the lounge with clear candle-bulbs. I think the pearl ones have been banned.