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® TisFrank (in the United Kingdom) 24 Dec 2004 at 12:06 GMT

With forecasters certain of snow falling somewhere on Christmas Day, bookmaker Ladbrokes closed its book on a white Christmas, while William Hill said it had taken a record £250,000 in bets.

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® Wilf (in the United Kingdom) 24 Dec 2004 at 12:37 GMT

Well I hope my John makes it home from Norfolk.

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® Melba (in the United Kingdom) 24 Dec 2004 at 13:23 GMT

Starting to cloud over a bit here Wilf but still fairly mild. He should be OK for this stretch of the journey at least.

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® Lad (in the United Kingdom) 24 Dec 2004 at 13:48 GMT

It's raining hard in Derbyshire; snow forecast for later.. I reckon John will be OK, Wilf. It looks as though the worst of the weather is in the North and West.

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® Pseud (in the United Kingdom) 24 Dec 2004 at 15:17 GMT

It's looking grey and wet outside.
No sign of any snow yet though.

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® TisFrank (in the United Kingdom) 24 Dec 2004 at 17:22 GMT

Hold on Pseud I'll switch on the Ice fairy!

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® Dylan1 (in the United Kingdom) 24 Dec 2004 at 17:41 GMT

Horrible, horrible rain in Manchester. We went into town on the train, and then came home again. Awful.

We will probably be in the Rembrandt later.

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marcus (in the United Kingdom) 29 Dec 2004 at 21:26 GMT

Never mind, luves, the weather here is in safe hands with the meltingly gorgeous Alex Deakin at the BBC helm! Only wish he'd rain down on me. Ah, Alex, sigh......to see you stiff with , not cold, but heat of love making passion.

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® TisFrank (in the United Kingdom) 29 Dec 2004 at 21:50 GMT

Hay hang on marcus it was the hots for

whatshisface a moment ago!

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® Dylan1 (in the United Kingdom) 30 Dec 2004 at 12:44 GMT

We did get snow and ice, so much so that I ended up slipping on a hill when I was walking Roxy, twisting my right leg around and behind me, hearing a 'pop' noise and standing for hours in casualty. Turns out I had torn my ligaments in my right knee and have to stay off work until next Thursday. I am supposed to use crutches to get about but can't get the hang of them. I needed the rest though. And thankfully it doesn't hurt much when I am still.

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® h™ (in the United Kingdom) 30 Dec 2004 at 13:46 GMT

I've no doubt you do need the rest, Dylan - be sure you take all you can get. And get the hang of those crutches - knee injuries can be nasty if agravated.

Wishing you a speedy recovery {{{{{{Dylan}}}}}}

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® Jim-S (in the United Kingdom) 30 Dec 2004 at 13:48 GMT

indeed Dylon, I wish you a slip.. err, I mean, speedy recovery!

Been there, done it and am having a knee operation on Monday 17th Jan to put it right so for once, I can actually safely say I know how you feel !!!!

Just don't let it dampen your spirits tomorrow night, drink them instead

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® Dylan1 (in the United Kingdom) 30 Dec 2004 at 14:16 GMT

Thanks.

I'm staying home tomorrow. Roger has to work on Saturday morning. I will be out on Saturday night though and I can't wait.

Good luck with the op Jim-S.

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® River Thames (in the United Kingdom) 30 Dec 2004 at 22:22 GMT

Oh Dylan, you poor thing, ouch! I do hope that you make a speedy recovery. Boatman used to 'coach' badminton, and he did his knee badly, smashed the cartilage(sp?) and had to have an op, so he can feel for you ((((((Dylan))))))

Hope all goes well with your operation ((((((Jim))))))

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® Val (in the United Kingdom) 30 Dec 2004 at 23:11 GMT

Good luck RT..

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® Jim-S (in the United Kingdom) 30 Dec 2004 at 23:50 GMT

thanks, I'm sure it is just a routine op. Hope you all have a wonderful new year (and Saturday!!)

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® Lad (in the United Kingdom) 30 Dec 2004 at 23:56 GMT

Dylan - here's to a speedy recovery...

Jim - all the best for your operation...

I have had hip/upper thigh pain for the past few days, so I am going to see the doctor tomorrow...

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® adl (in Canada) 31 Dec 2004 at 00:25 GMT

Oh guys - poor you. I live in fear of the knife. I'm keeping a good thought for you both.

Now, River, I love the idea of Boatman as a batminton coach. What exactly is the uniform? Do they have a union? Did he have to wear protective clothing? What kind of pep screaming do you do from the sidelines? "Spike it! Spike it! Spike it you little #$#@!"

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® Melba (in the United Kingdom) 31 Dec 2004 at 10:54 GMT

Emmm isn't that volleyball?

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® Pseud (in the United Kingdom) 31 Dec 2004 at 11:37 GMT

I thought he was talking about the Lucozade??

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® River Thames (in the United Kingdom) 31 Dec 2004 at 13:20 GMT

LOL! *Badminton* adl, Boatman was a Badminton coach, in his spare time, when we first met, he gave up 2-3 years after we were married, to pursue other hobbies

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® Melba (in the United Kingdom) 31 Dec 2004 at 13:26 GMT

A different sort of shuttle cock perhaps?

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® Wilf (in the United Kingdom) 31 Dec 2004 at 23:17 GMT

Gasp! Really Melba, you are awful...........but I like you. All the best for the New Year honey.