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Curmudgeon' s Corner. I blame it on the heat. (2)

NoraWNoraW Posts: 393
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Hi guys,

A continuation of the original thread started by @B3 , which can be found here:
https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1015342/curmudgeon-s-corner-i-blame-it-on-the-heat

Now that it has reached well over 1000 posts, it's time to move it to a new home.

Please continue your conversations  :)
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  • wild edgeswild edges Posts: 10,497
    I take it the old thread being closed straight after a criticism of GW magazine is a coincidence? :|
    If you can keep your head, while those around you are losing theirs, you may not have grasped the seriousness of the situation.
  • BenCottoBenCotto Posts: 4,718
    Back to night time prayers: last time my wife was on an NHS Ward the young lady in the bed opposite set her phone to call the faithful to prayers at 5.30 am. The problem was the faithful slept through it while the rest of the ward chuntered.
    Rutland, England
  • NoraWNoraW Posts: 393
    edited August 2018
    @wild edges - apologies - yes it was indeed a complete coincidence - I sent @B3 a message on Friday letting them know it was going to be closed due to size. I must admit I didn't spot your post. I'll forward it to the magazine's editorial team.
  • wild edgeswild edges Posts: 10,497
    Ok, thanks. After the 'slipping threads' moderation controversy I wasn't sure if this was something similar.
    If you can keep your head, while those around you are losing theirs, you may not have grasped the seriousness of the situation.
  • LauraRoslinLauraRoslin Posts: 496
    Picidae said:
    Back to night time prayers: last time my wife was on an NHS Ward the young lady in the bed opposite set her phone to call the faithful to prayers at 5.30 am. The problem was the faithful slept through it while the rest of the ward chuntered.
    :D  

    I did actually shout at the ceiling this morning but I think she recognised my voice.


    I wish I was a glow worm
    A glow worm's never glum
    Cos how can you be grumpy
    When the sun shines out your bum!
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    LauraRoslin said:
    Picidae said:
    Back to night time prayers: last time my wife was on an NHS Ward the young lady in the bed opposite set her phone to call the faithful to prayers at 5.30 am. The problem was the faithful slept through it while the rest of the ward chuntered.
    :D  

    I did actually shout at the ceiling this morning but I think she recognised my voice.


    More practice at being an omnipotent deity needed ...  ;)

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • wild edgeswild edges Posts: 10,497
    You need to shout into a large biscuit tin for a better God voice. Pro tip: God doesn't use swear words ;)
    If you can keep your head, while those around you are losing theirs, you may not have grasped the seriousness of the situation.
  • raisingirlraisingirl Posts: 7,093
    wild edges said:
     Pro tip: God doesn't use swear words ;)
    Your God might not - I'm not sure it's true of all gods.
    Gardening on the edge of Exmoor, in Devon

    “It's still magic even if you know how it's done.” 
  • wild edgeswild edges Posts: 10,497
    raisingirl said:
    wild edges said:
     Pro tip: God doesn't use swear words ;)
    Your God might not - I'm not sure it's true of all gods.
    I guess it depends on smiting ability. You don't need to drop an F-bomb if you can just hit someone with lightning or give them a plague of pubic lice. I just feel it's more authentic for a fake God not to swear though. If you're shouting "MAUREEN, THIS IS BUDDHA, QUIT PRAYING SO LOUDLY OR NO NIRVANA FOR YOU" into a biscuit tin then just keep the language clean is all I'm saying.  o:)
    If you can keep your head, while those around you are losing theirs, you may not have grasped the seriousness of the situation.
  • raisingirlraisingirl Posts: 7,093
    yes, WE, I can entirely see what you're getting at there. But being a Pratchett fan, I would guess that deities such as Anoia (quote: "The minor goddess of Things That Stick in Drawers, Anoia is praised by rattling a drawer and crying "How can it close on the damned thing but not open with it? Who bought this? Do we ever use it?" As she says, sooner or later every curse is a prayer. She also eats corkscrews and is responsible for Things Down The Backs of Sofas, and is considering moving into stuck zips") would regard swearing as prayer and therefore may well swear back at you when answering your prayers.
    Gardening on the edge of Exmoor, in Devon

    “It's still magic even if you know how it's done.” 
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