Toots 12,141 Posted September 17 8 minutes ago, Parley said: I wonder if many of you said the same things about Kevin Spacey when allegations surfaced about him. He has since been cleared of all criminal charges brought against him Yes he has. I didn't really pay much attention to the whole thing. I just thought "here we go again". There are an awful lot of strange people who get a kick out of making other people's lives a misery by telling lies and just seem to be attention seekers. Why else would they do it? Money I suppose. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HappyHeart 14,314 Posted September 17 We did a thing yesterday. A very spontaneous adoption. Meet new girl Gigi. 6 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toots 12,141 Posted September 17 3 minutes ago, HappyHeart said: We did a thing yesterday. A very spontaneous adoption. Meet new girl Gigi. She is lovely and she looks very happy! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue Manna 176 Posted September 17 5 hours ago, HappyHeart said: We did a thing yesterday. A very spontaneous adoption. Meet new girl Gigi. It was a good thing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HappyHeart 14,314 Posted September 18 21 hours ago, Ken said: According to the lefties he meets the definition of a rapist. He's a man. That’s a really stupid thing to say 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HappyHeart 14,314 Posted September 18 19 hours ago, simmo said: He has recently been very vocal on COVID and vaccines. Also seems to have Biden summed up well. Could be that. He’s a thinker and his rants never claim to be the absolute truth unlike others. I like him and hope he isn’t what he’s being accused of. Pretty sure Katy Perry will pipe up at some point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toots 12,141 Posted September 18 23 minutes ago, HappyHeart said: He’s a thinker and his rants never claim to be the absolute truth unlike others. I like him and hope he isn’t what he’s being accused of. Pretty sure Katy Perry will pipe up at some point. I don't know anything much about him. Never heard him on any shows he's been on or heard him giving any opinions of any kind other than the very recent comments about the alleged sexual abuse so can't judge him one way or the other but he does have a crazy look in his eyes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lavers 1,435 Posted September 18 2 hours ago, HappyHeart said: He’s a thinker and his rants never claim to be the absolute truth unlike others. I like him and hope he isn’t what he’s being accused of. Pretty sure Katy Perry will pipe up at some point. Tricky with Celebrities as I think most don’t like to be told no, and I’m sure far more of this goes on. In this case I would imagine Simmo is closer to the truth. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simmo 21,823 Posted September 18 3 hours ago, HappyHeart said: He’s a thinker and his rants never claim to be the absolute truth unlike others. I like him and hope he isn’t what he’s being accused of. Pretty sure Katy Perry will pipe up at some point. Everyone knew his history when he was a staunch lefty. It didn't seem to matter then . What changed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FirstWorldProblems 2,043 Posted September 18 5 hours ago, HappyHeart said: That’s a really stupid thing to say You have to put yourself in the mind of a certain conservative-type to understand why to them, this ludicrous statement is perfectly reasonable. They are the perpetual victim. There is no limit to the mental contortions they can make to frame themselves as the underdog. They lap up the performance of victimhood from their politicians and echo it themselves 1 British | Lived in Australia 2001-02 on 457 | Married Aussie wife & moved back to UK | Plan to return to Sydney 2026 when all kids have finished school 5 Feb 2023 - 309/100 submitted | 14 Mar 2023 309 & 100 granted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InnerVoice 989 Posted September 18 (edited) 6 hours ago, Toots said: I don't know anything much about him. Never heard him on any shows he's been on or heard him giving any opinions of any kind other than the very recent comments about the alleged sexual abuse so can't judge him one way or the other but he does have a crazy look in his eyes. Well you haven't missed much. He's one of those who the luvvies at the BBC take a shine too periodically and groom for stardom. He was doing quite well for a while and had his own show on Radio 2. Then he prank-called Andrew Sachs ('Manuel' of Fawlty Towers fame) along with Jonathan Ross, when the latter loudly announced that "He (Brand) f**ked your granddaughter." The two of them thought it was hilarious at the time and made several further calls on the pretence of a (faux) apology, in which Brand said, "It was consensual and she wasn't menstrual". There were thousands of complaints - Brand got canned and Ross was suspended. I'd only recently returned to the UK and remember thinking is this what British humour has been reduced to? Morecambe & Wise and the Two Ronnies would be rolling over in their graves. Edited September 18 by InnerVoice 2 Australian Citizen since 2007 | Returned to the UK 2008-2011 | Lived in Sydney, Brisbane and Cairns. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toots 12,141 Posted September 18 1 hour ago, InnerVoice said: Well you haven't missed much. He's one of those who the luvvies at the BBC take a shine too periodically and groom for stardom. He was doing quite well for a while and had his own show on Radio 2. Then he prank-called Andrew Sachs ('Manuel' of Fawlty Towers fame) along with Jonathan Ross, when the latter loudly announced that "He (Brand) f**ked your granddaughter." The two of them thought it was hilarious at the time and made several further calls on the pretence of a (faux) apology, in which Brand said, "It was consensual and she wasn't menstrual". There were thousands of complaints - Brand got canned and Ross was suspended. I'd only recently returned to the UK and remember thinking is this what British humour has been reduced to? Morecambe & Wise and the Two Ronnies would be rolling over in their graves. How on earth could anybody think that was funny. So Brand does have a reputation for being on the pervy side. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toots 12,141 Posted September 18 5 hours ago, simmo said: Everyone knew his history when he was a staunch lefty. It didn't seem to matter then . What changed Well obviously the women coming forward with their allegations of sexual abuse has changed things. His cringy, pervy persona seems to have been overlooked before all this blew up. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simmo 21,823 Posted September 18 10 minutes ago, Toots said: Well obviously the women coming forward with their allegations of sexual abuse has changed things. His cringy, pervy persona seems to have been overlooked before all this blew up. It's changed nothing. Its all been in plain sight. The only thing that has changed are his political leanings and his uncensored views on covid/vaccines. His pervy, uncouth behavior was "funny" up untill now. Come on!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HappyHeart 14,314 Posted September 18 Our house went on the market last week, 1st home open yesterday and we accepted a really good offer today that we are happy with! All a bit quick! 1 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
calNgary 9,249 Posted September 19 A lot of posts removed to tidy up after complaints. Maybe its time to bring the strict rules back as to what you can and cant discuss, saves it ending up in personal comments. Anyone replying to past posts about politics or similar will go on moderated. Cal x If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it. If you don't ask, the answer is always no. If you don't step forward, you're always in the same place... If you get a chance,take it, If it changes your life,let it. Nobody said it would be easy they just said it would be worth it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lavers 1,435 Posted September 19 v09044g40000cfigo4rc77u4phnnbh9g.mp4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue Manna 176 Posted September 19 It's always bittersweet when the kids go back to uni. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simmo 21,823 Posted September 19 On 17/09/2023 at 12:57, Toots said: She is lovely and she looks very happy! Its the shape of the dogs face. Its not actually smilling. Same as a dolphin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InnerVoice 989 Posted September 20 14 hours ago, Blue Manna said: It's always bittersweet when the kids go back to uni. Don't worry, once they finish their degrees they'll be back living with you for the next 10 years while they save for a deposit. I'd enjoy your sabbatical from parenting. 4 Australian Citizen since 2007 | Returned to the UK 2008-2011 | Lived in Sydney, Brisbane and Cairns. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toots 12,141 Posted September 20 (edited) 17 hours ago, simmo said: Its the shape of the dogs face. Its not actually smilling. Same as a dolphin. A dog doesn't have to be smiling to look happy. My dog never smiles. Just wags his tail. I used to have a dog who actually smiled - showed all her teeth. Used to say "give us a a smile" and she'd put her ears flat back and lift her lips and give us a big grin. I really miss that old dog. Edited September 20 by Toots 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HappyHeart 14,314 Posted September 20 45 minutes ago, Toots said: A dog doesn't have to be smiling to look happy. My dog never smiles. Just wags his tail. I used to have a dog who actually smiled - showed all her teeth. Used to say "give us a a smile" and she'd put her ears flat back and lift her lips and give us a big grin. I really miss that old dog. She does that when we get up or home and she’s excited. Without being asked, it’s just a quirk, and gets bitey without actually biting if that makes sense. We call it air snapping. Our old girl used to do that without the grinning. Very cute indeed 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue Manna 176 Posted Wednesday at 13:55 Can you get transgender pets? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toots 12,141 Posted Wednesday at 21:55 7 hours ago, Blue Manna said: Can you get transgender pets? I dare say you can. When I was vet nursing we used to see cases of dogs and other animals who were hermaphrodites. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-39703329 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quokka2005 3,236 Posted Wednesday at 22:01 On 18/09/2023 at 10:50, Toots said: How on earth could anybody think that was funny. So Brand does have a reputation for being on the pervy side. If you looked up the things he’s said then you’d probably be shocked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
