Why can’t people just live harmoniously?

Because, after 5,000 years, some people still hate some other people.

Wow, these bring back some memories and especially as someone reminded us – the burgers at the US shows. We used to go to Mildenhall and Alconbury – fantastic. Mind you £2.50 then is probably £30.00 now…….:(

Bumblebee’s post clearly sums up exactly where have come in the last 12 years.

The entire Social Security/Tax Credit system needs to be overhauled. If Blair had stayed loyal to Frank Field 7 or 8 years ago things might not have reached this parlous state.

As has been stated already on this thread high viewing figures do not necessarily equate to good programmes, only popular programmes. And by definition popular programmes are not necessarily good programmes. In any case what is one man’s good programme is another man’s rubbish. As this thread has readily proved.;)

Well you have made your point and after submitting yourself to the ordeal. At least now you need never watch it again and leave the remaining 5 or 6 million of us to enjoy it, much as we always have.:)

Ren raised some points of concern to him. I’ve met him. I don’t think he would have started this thread without having genuine concerns. I suspect his current absence is work related.

kev35

Kev – as I posted earlier I am sure he mentioned in another thread that he was on location in the New Year for 8 weeks.

Of course it’s the winning that counts, if you are not intending to win what point is there in taking part?

Try convincing the current crop of “educationalists” of that. Lack of facilities is one thing but today’s children are not encouraged to compete to win. The biggest cheer at the primary school sports day is usually for the one who comes in last.

Four inches here near Gatwick,still snowing and as quiet as the grave.
Despite this,my Mum’s carers turned up this morning.All credit to them,because some of them travel a long way to get to her.
Please,if you’ve got elderly friends or neighbours,give them a ring to make sure they’re all right.
I’m going back to my straw-filled box in the garage.

That is so good to hear, Bumblebee. My experience of these people with both my mother-in-law and my mother was nothing but respect and admiration. Perhaps we were lucky but they are often denigrated so it is good to hear good stories about them.:)