There is no doubt that the many contributions that Kev has made to the forum over the years have been extremely valuable and I am sure any future contributions will be equally so.

Thanks everyone who’s contributed so far, and this is exactly what he needs to hear.
Kev’s problems, while enough to make a grown man weep, aren’t for public discussion unless he decides so. ( Does that sound a bit rude ? It’s not intended to be ).
What amazed me was hearing him say that he thinks his contribution here has been worthless, and he genuinely meant it. How low must he be to feel like that ?
I hope he reads this and will be encouraged to feel that he, and his presence here, are valued by many people.

I’m addicted to this Linkin Park track.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8aPHoqVdrM

Gentlemen – ( for as far as I can tell, this has been an all -male thread up to now ) – I’d like to ask a question –

Just why is this subject so important ?

Isn’t it a fact that nobody can tell for certain how the world began ? The religious have their idea, it suits them and they’ll stick to it. Scientists have their own particular theory, and get upset when people challenge it, BECAUSE THEY KNOW THEY’RE RIGHT.
Why does it matter ? Each of us is only here for the blink of an eye, before you know it you’re gone and the world keeps on turning.

Look around, aren’t you lucky to be alive ? Compared to my ancestors I’ve been blessed beyond measure in matters of health,education,travel and now communication. I can power up my laptop,tablet,even my phone, and hold the world in my hands.
Instead of calling each other names because you disagree, go out and look at aeroplanes, walk the dog, hug a hoodie or even give the wife a smacking kiss.

Or maybe just explain to a mere female why you’ve been worrying away at this subject for so long.

Ah thanks Jim, that’s good of you. May a bumblebee never fly up your nose 😀

One last bumble –

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bumblesnaps/9536069137/

Have you a Bee Hive Anne?.

No Jim. it’s bumblebees for me. Have a look at the Bumblebee Conservation Trust website some time for information on how you can help them.

Yes you’re right, it’s not just a smudge on my specs 😀

A couple more bees

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Ah I’d read about this, are there times when snow actually flies about inside the globe ?
Nice shots, you must have been standing on exactly the same spot both times.

That’s beautiful. I like the light on its wings.
Unfortunately I couldn’t get the wings on this one, but something was holding it in the air 😀