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Re: The entirely optional "Lets say 10 nice things about Septics" thread
Originally Posted by Lord Lionheart
(Post 4589911)
I thought he was on Radio 1 :confused:
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Re: The entirely optional "Lets say 10 nice things about Septics" thread
Originally Posted by Rushman
(Post 4589915)
You're think of Steve Wright (In the afternoon) and he's been on Radio 2 now since before I left blighty in 02.
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Re: The entirely optional "Lets say 10 nice things about Septics" thread
Originally Posted by Rushman
(Post 4589915)
You're think of Steve Wright (In the afternoon) and he's been on Radio 2 now since before I left blighty in 02.
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Re: The entirely optional "Lets say 10 nice things about Septics" thread
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
(Post 4589920)
Were we seperated at birth?
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Re: The entirely optional "Lets say 10 nice things about Septics" thread
Originally Posted by Lord Lionheart
(Post 4589922)
It was some sarcastic irony that our American cousins are so bereft of.............. apparently. I think I've come across his Mr. Angry character on BE though ;)
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Re: The entirely optional "Lets say 10 nice things about Septics" thread
On a similar theme, can someone explain why Ruby Wax is so popular in the UK :confused: Obnoxious cow
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Re: The entirely optional "Lets say 10 nice things about Septics" thread
Originally Posted by Lord Lionheart
(Post 4589922)
It was some sarcastic irony that our American cousins are so bereft of.............. apparently. I think I've come across his Mr. Angry character on BE though ;)
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Re: The entirely optional "Lets say 10 nice things about Septics" thread
Originally Posted by Rushman
(Post 4589944)
Surely you mean Uncle Angry?
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Re: The entirely optional "Lets say 10 nice things about Septics" thread
Originally Posted by Rushman
(Post 4589915)
You're think of Steve Wright (In the afternoon) and he's been on Radio 2 now since before I left blighty in 02.
I thought it was John Cleese that was married to a psycholigist.:confused: |
Re: The entirely optional \"Lets say 10 nice things about Septics\" thread
why are americans called septics????
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Re: The entirely optional \"Lets say 10 nice things about Septics\" thread
Originally Posted by iused2liveinflorida
(Post 4590071)
why are americans called septics????
Septic tanks = yanks Very appropriate in my opinion |
Re: The entirely optional "Lets say 10 nice things about Septics" thread
Originally Posted by Rushman
(Post 4589574)
Very very rarely I happen upon a post on BE that I genuinely wish I had posted myself.....this would be one of those rare little gems.
I shall now start a similar thread on a similar forum and use this as my own work. |
Re: The entirely optional "Lets say 10 nice things about Septics" thread
Originally Posted by Irn-bru
(Post 4589412)
Not having children - I'm interested in the posters that said US likes children...does the UK not?
Just for the spirit of the thread I will mention mine (again, so sorry for the repeat!) 1) Garage door openers 2) Air conditioning 3) Patriotic (though as an OP said this does wind me up just cause we are not like that) 4) Initial friendliness 5) Variety and cheap restaurants 6) Used to be cheaper housing (but not where I live!!) 7) Abundance of car parking spaces everywhere from libraries - shops etc 8) Usually FREE (or a lot cheaper) car parking :thumbsup: 9) Cheaper taxes (well, where I live) 10) Emphasis on family 11) How they talk to the children and discipline them (well what I've seen) |
Re: The entirely optional "Lets say 10 nice things about Septics" thread
Originally Posted by TouristTrap
(Post 4590034)
......I thought it was John Cleese that was married to a psycholigist.:confused:
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Re: The entirely optional "Lets say 10 nice things about Septics" thread
Originally Posted by elfman
(Post 4589656)
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Re: The entirely optional "Lets say 10 nice things about Septics" thread
1. Very friendly
2. Can do attitude 3. work hard, play hard 4. very polite 5. great teeth That's about the people, here's a few about the place 6. Four seasons (where I live) 7. Generally empty roads (ditto) 8. Amazing scenery 9. All the animals I've never seen before...chipmunks, racoons,coyotes,elks etc. 10.Disney World (Yes I love it there, prefer the one in Paris. I want to be Minnie Mouse in the parade) |
Re: The entirely optional "Lets say 10 nice things about Septics" thread
Originally Posted by Elvira
(Post 4590132)
Don't know, but Billy Connolly is definitely married to Pamela Stephenson. She even wrote his biography. :)
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Re: The entirely optional "Lets say 10 nice things about Septics" thread
Originally Posted by Irn-bru
(Post 4589472)
Very true and if I had children I would be the one that shouts etc :o
But my friend in VA was strict, no messing but she was the 1st person I'd seen that didn't believe you have to shout etc to show you are upset with them. No amount of pleading or crying from her kids would turn her from the punishment area but did it in a soft way and she said no loads lol (which I was so jealous as I'm a hothead!) Where I live everyone spends a lot of time ...and money...on their children. I know more stay at home mums here than I did in the UK and that goes right up to 12th grade. It seems to pay off because all the teenagers I know are very polite and very good company and very comfortable in adult company. Sadly a lot of my childrens UK friends, who I love to bits because I have known them all their lives, are the complete opposite. |
Re: The entirely optional \"Lets say 10 nice things about Septics\" thread
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Originally Posted by iused2liveinflorida
(Post 4590071)
why are americans called septics????
Here is one: Rather a tasteful choice in shirts.......no? |
Re: The entirely optional \"Lets say 10 nice things about Septics\" thread
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........and here is another one with an amazing weapon.
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Re: The entirely optional "Lets say 10 nice things about Septics" thread
Originally Posted by Lord Lionheart
(Post 4589937)
On a similar theme, can someone explain why Ruby Wax is so popular in the UK :confused: Obnoxious cow
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Re: The entirely optional "Lets say 10 nice things about Septics" thread
Originally Posted by jumping doris
(Post 4590443)
I agree. You don't notice as many screaming, crying children here and yelling, harrassed parents. Perhaps everyone is sedated?
Where I live everyone spends a lot of time ...and money...on their children. I know more stay at home mums here than I did in the UK and that goes right up to 12th grade. It seems to pay off because all the teenagers I know are very polite and very good company and very comfortable in adult company. Sadly a lot of my childrens UK friends, who I love to bits because I have known them all their lives, are the complete opposite. But sedation - that could be it! :D |
Re: The entirely optional "Lets say 10 nice things about Septics" thread
Originally Posted by jumping doris
(Post 4590443)
I agree. You don't notice as many screaming, crying children here and yelling, harrassed parents. Perhaps everyone is sedated?Where I live everyone spends a lot of time ...and money...on their children. I know more stay at home mums here than I did in the UK and that goes right up to 12th grade. It seems to pay off because all the teenagers I know are very polite and very good company and very comfortable in adult company.
Sadly a lot of my childrens UK friends, who I love to bits because I have known them all their lives, are the complete opposite. http://www.ablechild.org/newsarchive...g%204-3-04.htm |
Re: The entirely optional "Lets say 10 nice things about Septics" thread
Originally Posted by TouristTrap
(Post 4590549)
That will be the next thing to cross the pond. |
Re: The entirely optional "Lets say 10 nice things about Septics" thread
Originally Posted by jumping doris
(Post 4590415)
6. Four seasons (where I live)
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Re: The entirely optional "Lets say 10 nice things about Septics" thread
Originally Posted by jumping doris
(Post 4590747)
:ohmy: :eek:
That will be the next thing to cross the pond. |
Re: The entirely optional "Lets say 10 nice things about Septics" thread
Originally Posted by cabritpop
(Post 4590836)
It already has, but not quite as severely. Search on the BBC for 'Ritalin' for example.
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Re: The entirely optional "Lets say 10 nice things about Septics" thread
Originally Posted by cabritpop
(Post 4590790)
Motel 6 is a heck of a lot cheaper.
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Re: The entirely optional "Lets say 10 nice things about Septics" thread
Originally Posted by cabritpop
(Post 4590836)
It already has, but not quite as severely. Search on the BBC for 'Ritalin' for example.
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Re: The entirely optional "Lets say 10 nice things about Septics" thread
Originally Posted by Lycanthrop
(Post 4591705)
Closely followed by cosmetic surgery? There was a TV program last night which claimed 2milliion procedures a year now in the US..........they quoted some medical condition for cosmetic surgery addiction.
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Re: The entirely optional "Lets say 10 nice things about Septics" thread
Originally Posted by jumping doris
(Post 4592003)
There were quite a few children on that at our old primary school.For ADHD.
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Re: The entirely optional "Lets say 10 nice things about Septics" thread
Originally Posted by Sally
(Post 4593178)
1.9 million of those must live around here.
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Re: The entirely optional "Lets say 10 nice things about Septics" thread
Originally Posted by Irn-bru
(Post 4590480)
:)
But sedation - that could be it! :D |
Re: The entirely optional "Lets say 10 nice things about Septics" thread
Originally Posted by danfan
(Post 4594183)
They are all on ritalin!
Corn syrup & candy probably causes half of it. Even the teachers give out sweets all day as rewards. GGGRRRRR!! I don't allow it much at home so that just pi$$es me off. Before anyone jumps on me, I know ADHD is real - I have a child with that & other health problems, but honestly, half the kids that I've met are either wildly hyper and rude or doped on on meds and I don't believe they are all ADHD. |
Re: The entirely optional "Lets say 10 nice things about Septics" thread
Originally Posted by danfan
(Post 4594195)
oh someone beat me to it LOL
Corn syrup & candy probably causes half of it. Even the teachers give out sweets all day as rewards. GGGRRRRR!! I don't allow it much at home so that just pi$$es me off. Before anyone jumps on me, I know ADHD is real - I have a child with that & other health problems, but honestly, half the kids that I've met are either wildly hyper and rude or doped on on meds and I don't believe they are all ADHD. I am not saying it doesnt exsist but it is being diagnosed as the easy alternative in a lot of people. As for candy, we have always had it for the girls, so its not a novalty. And as such they just dont bother with it. Make up for it tho in the amount of pop they drink grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!! |
Re: The entirely optional "Lets say 10 nice things about Septics" thread
Originally Posted by danfan
(Post 4594183)
They are all on ritalin!
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Re: The entirely optional "Lets say 10 nice things about Septics" thread
Originally Posted by Deedee13
(Post 4594228)
i dont believe it either, i had never even heard of it before i came here a couple of years ago on holiday. It seems every second kid has it. .
I am not saying it doesnt exsist but it is being diagnosed as the easy alternative in a lot of people. As for candy, we have always had it for the girls, so its not a novalty. And as such they just dont bother with it. Make up for it tho in the amount of pop they drink grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!! Me, on the other hand, LOL I ate 15 boxes of girl scout cookies last month. They are well hidden |
Re: The entirely optional "Lets say 10 nice things about Septics" thread
Originally Posted by Irn-bru
(Post 4594232)
I was talking about mothers being sedated as they mostly seem so calm.
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Re: The entirely optional "Lets say 10 nice things about Septics" thread
Originally Posted by danfan
(Post 4594235)
Ooo no pop or sweets in my house. They are Special Treats Only. They would rather get an apple or grapes. Got'em well trained.
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Re: The entirely optional "Lets say 10 nice things about Septics" thread
There are many misconceptions regarding ADD and ADHD, and because there is (as yet) no definitive medical "test" for it or identified genetic marker, many people assume that it isn't real or that it is the result of bad parenting or too much junk in a diet. (Granted, those factors can certainly exacerbate the child's atypical behavior, but if a child truly has ADHD or ADD, those things are not causal factors on their own).
People are also very confused as to how giving a child with ADD or ADHD a stimulant medication will cause them to be calmed by it----this is because it "wakes up" the areas of the brain responsible for attention and executive functioning that controls behavior. I have three children; two of who have been diagnosed with ADD plus the hyperactivity component. Their father was also diagnosed during their diagnostic testing. One of the kids is affected more than the other and therefore is taking a different medication with a different dose. There is no magic pill or magic technique----we follow a combination approach in our household of medication, organization and structured routines, and consistent expectations. I know this has nothing to do with the initial purpose of the thread, but I just had to chime in that it isn't as simple as it appears. Each child is different and needs to be evaluated by people who know what they're doing. Thanks for reading. ~SecretGarden |
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