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Just finished All Quiet on the Western Front, I think it is one of those books that has got to be read. I'm not a fan of war books but this isn't just a book about war. It's more about the feelings of those caught up in the conflict. It is written from a German soldier's perspective, but it could just as easily been a British tommy. Young men that have yet to experience life, thrust into the horrors of WW1, a war said to end all wars !! (If only that had been true !) This book brings home to the reader that a soldier does not have to be killed or injured in a battle, they can also be maimed for life but the tragic and horrific events they witness. The arena in which modern warfare is played differs greatly from the trenches of WW1 but the human cost is of equal measure. A great book, I really enjoyed it, it will stay on my shelf to be read and re-read for years to come. 10/10

:woohoo:At last the momet we have all been waiting for !! Bunch of Z list celebs suffering in the jungle. :)

Smart Man + Smart Woman = Romance Smart Man + Dumb Woman = Pregnancy Dumb Man + Smart Woman = Affair Dumb Man + Dumb Woman = Marriage Smart Boss + Smart Employee = Profits Smart Boss + Dumb Employee = Production Dumb Boss + Smart Employee = Promotion Dumb Boss + Dumb Employee = Overtime A man will pay

A farm boy accidentally overturned his wagon-load of corn. The farmer who lived nearby heard the noise. "Hey Willis!!" the farmer yelled. "Forget your troubles. Come in with us. Then I'll help you get the wagon up. "That's mighty nice of you, " Willis answered, "but I don't think Pa would like me to. "Aw, come on," the farmer insisted. "Well okay," the boy finally agreed, and added, "but Pa won't like it." After a hearty dinner, Willis thanked his host. "I feel a lot better now, but I know Pa is going to be real upset. "Don't be foolish !" the neighbor said with a smile. "By the way, where is he? "Under the wagon!"

David Copperfield is very good, it follows David through his ups & downs. It's also quite light hearted in parts. I think this is one of his best, Dickens himself often said this was his favourite. If you are looking for a more amusing read then give Martin Chuzzlewit a go. Happy reading Michelle.

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Shrek 3 was good, but I still think Shrek 2 is the best of the lot.

Jason Statham is back in Transporter 3, out Dec 2008............ Yum !!

There are many names being thrown around but several names keep cropping up over & over again !! *Georgina Baillie !!!! *Abbey Clancy *Pat Cash *Robert Kilroy Silk *Esther Rantzen *Donny Osmond *Joe Cazelgie's Girlfriend *Chris Eubank *Simon Webb *Carol Vordaman *Dani Behr *Joe Swash *Bobby Davro *Peter Duncan *Keith Harris & Orville !!!!! Quite a depressing bunch of Z list celebs ! Apparently confirmed, are highlighted in red .

The Mirror - Lucinda Drayton

If you like a bit of retro then apparently there is to be remakes of Tron (2009) and Logan's Run (2010) And for Shrek fans May 2010 brings you the fourth Shrek movie !!

I am his wife !! And he's not !!!

I've always been a fan of the Satanic Sluts, don't knock it till you've tried it ! Really charm I think that you would really enjoy them.

Kate and Mick sat in the field and unpacked the picnic hamper. Out came the sandwiches, cakes, vacuum flask, plates, cutlery. During the whole unpacking procedure, Kate was troubled by an insect constantly buzzing around her face. Despite many swipes of her hand, the little blighter would not be driven away. 'In the name of God, Mick,' she squealed, 'what is it, a bee?' 'No,' said Mick. 'It's a dum dum fly. They hang around the back end of cows.' 'What?' screamed Kate. 'Are you trying to say my face is like the back end of a cow?' 'No,' said Mick. 'But you'll have to convince that fly!'

Duck hunting 'I'm not sure about this duck hunting,' said Murphy. 'We've been here six hours and we still haven't caught one.' 'Maybe we're not throwing the dog high enough,' suggested Paddy. The same pair, some weeks later, had been told the error of their ways and returned fully equipped with shotguns, binoculars - in fact the whole shebang. As they lay in the reeds giving blasts on the decoy duck quackers, they suddenly spotted an object in the sky above. It was a Japanese tourist taking advantage of the windy conditions to do a little hang-gliding. Both Irishmen opened fire simultaneously, riddling the sails with shot, causing the whole contraption to fall to earth, the passenger falling free and disappearing into the river. 'Did we kill that bird?' asked Murphy. 'I don't know,' said Paddy. 'But at least we got it to drop the poor Japanese fella!'

Irish they were and drunk for sure and they sat in the comer of Mulligan's newly refurbished bar. Across the wall opposite was a huge mirror, fourteen feet long and stretching from floor to ceiling. Glancing around the room Pat suddenly spotted their reflection in the mirror. 'Mick, Mick,' he whispered. 'Don't look now but there's two fellas over there the image of us!' 'In the name of God,' said Mick, spotting the reflection. 'They're wearing identical clothes and everything.' 'That does it,' said Pat. 'I'm going to buy them a drink.' But as Pat started to rise from his seat, Mick said, 'Sit down Pat one of them's coming over!'

We slept in what had once been the gymnasium. The Handmaid's Tale - Margaret Atwood

The Perfect Woman and The Perfect Man Once upon a time, a perfect man and a perfect woman met. After a perfect courtship, they had a perfect wedding. Their life together was, of course, perfect. One snowy, stormy Christmas Eve, this perfect couple was driving their perfect car along a winding road, when they noticed someone at the side of the road in distress. Being the perfect couple, they stopped to help. There stood Santa Claus with a huge bundle of toys. Not wanting to disappoint any children on the eve of Christmas, the perfect couple loaded Santa and his toys into their vehicle. Soon they were driving along delivering toys. Unfortunately, the driving conditions deteriorated and the perfect couple and Santa Claus had an accident. Only one of them survived the accident. Who was the survivor? ........................... Answer: The perfect woman survived. She's the only one who really existed in the first place. Everyone knows there is no Santa Claus and there is no such thing as a perfect man. Women stop reading here. That is the end of the joke. Men keep scrolling............. So, if there is no perfect man and no Santa Claus, the perfect woman must have been driving. And that explains why there was a car accident. By the way, if you're a woman and you're reading this, this illustrates another point: Women never listen, either.

Bless me Father, for I have sinned. I have not been to confession for six months. On top of that, I've been with a loose woman." The priest sighs. "Is that you, little Tommy O'Shaughnessy?" "Yes, Father,' tis I." "And who might be the woman you were with?" "I shan't be tellin'you, Father. It would ruin her reputation." "Well, Tommy, I'm bound to find out sooner or later, so you may as well tell me now. Was it Brenda O'Malley?" "I cannot say." "Was it Patricia Fitzgerald?" "I'll never tell." "Was it Lisa O'Shanter?" "I'm sorry, but I'll not name her." "Was it Cathy O'Dell?" "My lips are sealed." "Was it Fiona Mallory, then?" "Please, Father, I cannot tell you." The priest sighs in frustration. "You're a steadfast lad, Tommy O'Shaughnessy, and I admire that. But, you've sinned, and you must atone. Be off with you now..." Tommy walks back to his pew. His friend Sean slides over and whispers, "What'd you get?" "Five more good leads!" says Tommy.

Alan's book talks honestly about his life from childhood, uni, his many rubbish jobs and follows him through the ups and downs of becoming a stand up comic. He doesn't do any of the "poor me" stories that so often happen in "celeb biogs". What shines through for me is, Alan comes across as a humble, down to earth guy. Who genuinely feels lucky to be where he is today. So if you are looking for an entertaining read from an entertaining man,then this is for you. There are many laugh out loud moments. If you are a fan of Alan Carr then this is one to add to your wishlist. 9/10