Apparently the number was 57 because that was the number of books in the Bible counting the likes of 1 & 2 chronicles etc as one.
But they've added quite a few more in recent years, presumably without reference to Scripture.
Might be alright for Mr Spock, but for human beings who love their people, there will always be a grieving process. This was my first Christmas without my wife who loved everything Christmas so it was very much in her memory. Next year will be different a... moreMight be alright for Mr Spock, but for human beings who love their people, there will always be a grieving process. This was my first Christmas without my wife who loved everything Christmas so it was very much in her memory. Next year will be different and I shall have to acknowledge that I've had my 30 years with her and move on. Doubt if I'll actually shrug.
Any human group has mortality and will have deaths whatever the administration. Not even your famous stable boy (should that not be Jesus?) can change the facts of life.
Too late to organize turkey, so I settled for a couple of lamp chops. Bro is vegetarian and had Mushroom & Red Onion Chutney Savory Roll Garland with roast potatoes and parsnip also Brussels Spout and carrots and Stuffing sage & onions.
Set up a bowling club. Our local was founded in 1996 but we still didn't have a green 10 years later. The founding president only lived to see it for one season.
Too late to get turkey this Christmas. What to do with unopened ... moreToo late to get turkey this Christmas. What to do with unopened cranberry sauce?
My pet cat is a vicious wild animal that frequently scratches me... moreMy pet cat is a vicious wild animal that frequently scratches me. Does that count as an animal?
Just what your pet always wanted. http://www.edinburghnews.scots... moreJust what your pet always wanted. http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/our-region/edinburgh/pet-trends-2017-what-is-pawsecco-and-why-is-it-so-popular-1-4442871It's non alcoholic, so your pet won't run around like a daftie afterwards, not like when we put the dog on sherry.
Bloomberg were asking if a North Korean missile could hit the Wh... moreBloomberg were asking if a North Korean missile could hit the White House.Was this wishful thinking... .
Will the prez allow this?https://www.forbes.com/sites/emmawoolla... moreWill the prez allow this?https://www.forbes.com/sites/emmawoollacott/2017/03/17/pakistan-asks-fbi-and-facebook-to-help-catch-blasphemers/?utm_source=yahoo&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=yahootix&partner=yahootix&yptr=yahoo#4ea59fc25076
Are you woken in the morning by your cat (or dog).When she's rea... moreAre you woken in the morning by your cat (or dog).When she's ready for breakfast she jumps on the bed and snuzzles up to wife and self. Usually earlier than we'd like...
Could we not have a form of anti trust applied to SW to sto... moreCould we not have a form of anti trust applied to SW to stop this category dominating all others or at least break it up into manageable portions. We'd probably need a fair number of subcategories on Donald Trump for starters.
At Heathrow, London to protect you from the Prezelect. http://me... moreAt Heathrow, London to protect you from the Prezelect. http://metro.co.uk/2016/11/10/if-youre-travelling-to-america-you-can-now-pick-up-a-trump-pussy-protector-at-heathrow-6247127/?ito=twitter
Can we not have a stay signed in option? Can we not have a bigge... moreCan we not have a stay signed in option? Can we not have a bigger default font size.
Might be handy for playing some keyboard music; even for organis... moreMight be handy for playing some keyboard music; even for organists who can use their feet, it could facilitate stop changes.
No mentions direct or indirect of the Prez of the USA; being fol... moreNo mentions direct or indirect of the Prez of the USA; being followed in this thread so far thanks goodness.
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Love songs are still a bit hard since wife died 10 weeks ago. I'... moreLove songs are still a bit hard since wife died 10 weeks ago. I'm still going to the Burns night though.
They keep vanishing off the face of the earth, but as my late wi... moreThey keep vanishing off the face of the earth, but as my late wife would tell me "Ye've no lost them".
I still ride my bike when I feel like it, and I don't have a hel... moreI still ride my bike when I feel like it, and I don't have a helmet although nowadays I tend to stick to cycle paths.
Apparently the number was 57 because that was the number of book... moreApparently the number was 57 because that was the number of books in the Bible counting the likes of 1 & 2 chronicles etc as one.
But they've added quite a few more in recent years, presumably without reference to Scripture.
Ye gods, you're going back a bit. As my wife was an orphan we ju... moreYe gods, you're going back a bit. As my wife was an orphan we just sorted it out for ourselves, especially in the teeth of opposition from my mother.
It's not nearly caught up on the levels of earlier in the year. ... moreIt's not nearly caught up on the levels of earlier in the year. Boxing Day sales come to mind.
Might be alright for Mr Spock, but for human beings who love the... moreMight be alright for Mr Spock, but for human beings who love their people, there will always be a grieving process. This was my first Christmas without my wife who loved everything Christmas so it was very much in her memory. Next year will be different and I shall have to acknowledge that I've had my 30 years with her and move on. Doubt if I'll actually shrug.
We always used to have half a jar over each year, but once it's ... moreWe always used to have half a jar over each year, but once it's opened shelf life falls dramatically.
Good thinking. It will be much better than the shop stuff and yo... moreGood thinking. It will be much better than the shop stuff and you need only make the right quantity.
This post was edited by Malizz at December 26, 2018 6:50 AM MST
Any human group has mortality and will have deaths whatever the ... moreAny human group has mortality and will have deaths whatever the administration. Not even your famous stable boy (should that not be Jesus?) can change the facts of life.
Too late to get turkey this Christmas. What to do with unopened ... moreToo late to get turkey this Christmas. What to do with unopened cranberry sauce?
At that age I had the sense to see that was how you got presents... moreAt that age I had the sense to see that was how you got presents. My younger brother didn't.
Never made any in my life. Typos are another story; computer key... moreNever made any in my life. Typos are another story; computer keyboards are not like the old typewriters.
I inherited so many from my late wife, most still unused. She mu... moreI inherited so many from my late wife, most still unused. She must have been a wannabe frizzy.
Too late to organize turkey, so I settled for a couple of lamp c... moreToo late to organize turkey, so I settled for a couple of lamp chops. Bro is vegetarian and had Mushroom & Red Onion Chutney Savory Roll Garland with roast potatoes and parsnip also Brussels Spout and carrots and Stuffing sage & onions.
I like anything I know about other languages whether fluent down... moreI like anything I know about other languages whether fluent down to a smattering or even just started to learn.
Some answers above. I dunno, but a good history lesson would pro... moreSome answers above. I dunno, but a good history lesson would probably answer your query.
if it actually happens, oh good, they've gone. But it never happ... moreif it actually happens, oh good, they've gone. But it never happened in Afghanistan, Iraq...
Block of cheddar, also some garlic and herb spreading cheese fro... moreBlock of cheddar, also some garlic and herb spreading cheese from before the wife passed away. I'll have to use it sometime.
Set up a bowling club. Our local was founded in 1996 but we stil... moreSet up a bowling club. Our local was founded in 1996 but we still didn't have a green 10 years later. The founding president only lived to see it for one season.
For us mere males, the young lassies always remain attractive. T... moreFor us mere males, the young lassies always remain attractive. Trouble is, we get too old to do much about it.
As with all religions, there are strict adherents and more easy-... moreAs with all religions, there are strict adherents and more easy-going ones, those who insist on their particular version and those who accept that others can view the faith differently.
Any heinous crime is a crime against humanity, not just the particular faith group affected.
Just do it incompetently, and you'll never be asked again...
Unf... moreJust do it incompetently, and you'll never be asked again...
Unfortunately, my wife passed away last week, so I'm having to learn over again.
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