Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,218 Posted May 6, 2015 Well my grandparents were in four different nursing homes over 12 years or so. Ahh, nursing home savvy!! I can see Mary seizing the opportunity here and doing a Bill Sykes by getting you to break into Brinsworth House and the like to go and open the front door for him. He will be up and down the corridors making notes for hours. Top work lads, you've just reminded me that I came across a 'client' at work today who has his own Wiki page, not a guarantee of an obit I know, but I think he'll get one somewhere - now, how can I ensure the old git hangs on till January 1st, because I'd bet my boots he'd be a unique pick for Lard! Do you normally come across your clients???????? 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat O'Falk 3,290 Posted May 6, 2015 Well my grandparents were in four different nursing homes over 12 years or so. Ahh, nursing home savvy!! I can see Mary seizing the opportunity here and doing a Bill Sykes by getting you to break into Brinsworth House and the like to go and open the front door for him. He will be up and down the corridors making notes for hours. Top work lads, you've just reminded me that I came across a 'client' at work today who has his own Wiki page, not a guarantee of an obit I know, but I think he'll get one somewhere - now, how can I ensure the old git hangs on till January 1st, because I'd bet my boots he'd be a unique pick for Lard! Do you normally come across your clients???????? Susie Dent to I think Nick Hewer on Countdown; "you've never come across a teddy?". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted May 7, 2015 You're a sick bunch I found another today as well - I've deffo got two uniques lined up for next year - IT'S IN THE BAG, I TELL YOU! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,327 Posted May 7, 2015 I knew of someone who had a mild claim to fame who was really unwell but ultimately never put them on any of my lists as it just didn`t feel right.When he did die last year he didn`t get a qualifying obit anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,218 Posted May 7, 2015 Well my grandparents were in four different nursing homes over 12 years or so. Ahh, nursing home savvy!! I can see Mary seizing the opportunity here and doing a Bill Sykes by getting you to break into Brinsworth House and the like to go and open the front door for him. He will be up and down the corridors making notes for hours. Top work lads, you've just reminded me that I came across a 'client' at work today who has his own Wiki page, not a guarantee of an obit I know, but I think he'll get one somewhere - now, how can I ensure the old git hangs on till January 1st, because I'd bet my boots he'd be a unique pick for Lard! Do you normally come across your clients???????? Susie Dent to I think Nick Hewer on Countdown; "you've never come across a teddy?". I have a thing for Susie Dent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,940 Posted May 24, 2015 The important bit of this article(http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/ve-day-dame-vera-lynn-5664876) for our purposes: Now 98 and increasingly frail, she will not be able to attend tonight’s VE Day concert on Horse Guard’s Parade or tomorrow’s Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest badtothe bones Posted July 6, 2015 when she does pop her clogs it would be nice for waters and gilmore et al to gather together in bands to sing "Does anybody here remember Vera Lynn Remember how she said, That we would meet again, Some sunny day. Vera! Vera! What has become of you Does anybody else in here feel the way I do" I'd almost forgotten about them lyrics. I mus be gettin old. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted August 7, 2015 Just came across this: Vera Lynn and the Great Crooner Ban of 1942.... https://theconversation.com/the-forgotten-world-war-ii-backlash-against-vera-lynn-27305 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RolandDeschain 91 Posted March 20, 2016 Happy 99th birthday Vera! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest vera Posted March 20, 2016 thanks m ate. just in from a wild night out to celebrate.snogged a few octogenarians.cant wait for the big one next year ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted March 20, 2016 Happy 99th birthday Vera! No shit, she'll see 100 IMHO 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weebl 216 Posted March 20, 2016 I know I put her on my list this year, but right enough, she does look good for 99! Expecting the usual responses of "I would" to this photo... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weebl 216 Posted March 20, 2016 And of course, there's the Pink Floyd song. Vera. I bet Roger Waters didn't think she'd still be alive in 2016 when he put that song out in 1979 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted March 20, 2016 And of course, there's the Pink Floyd song. Vera. I bet Roger Waters didn't think she'd still be alive in 2016 when he put that song out in 1979 Nah, she could see him out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weebl 216 Posted March 20, 2016 And of course, there's the Pink Floyd song. Vera. I bet Roger Waters didn't think she'd still be alive in 2016 when he put that song out in 1979 Nah, she could see him out. I don't know, don't see Waters going anywhere fast. Except in court on racism charges. http://www.timesofisrael.com/adl-sadly-concludes-that-roger-waters-is-an-anti-semite/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat O'Falk 3,290 Posted March 20, 2016 I know I put her on my list this year, but right enough, she does look good for 99! Expecting the usual responses of "I would" to this photo... Who gave her the pearl necklace? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted March 20, 2016 And of course, there's the Pink Floyd song. Vera. I bet Roger Waters didn't think she'd still be alive in 2016 when he put that song out in 1979 Nah, she could see him out. The way rock stars are going this year, that wouldn't surprise me! PS - Lale Andersen was better than Vera Lynn, Englander schweins! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weebl 216 Posted March 20, 2016 I know I put her on my list this year, but right enough, she does look good for 99! Expecting the usual responses of "I would" to this photo... Who gave her the pearl necklace? Well spotted! Hope there are more astute observations like this to come... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perfect Passing 277 Posted March 21, 2016 I know I put her on my list this year, but right enough, she does look good for 99! Expecting the usual responses of "I would" to this photo... Who gave her the pearl necklace? It wasn't me!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,468 Posted June 10, 2016 Been made a companion of honour. Four paragraphs down after Rod Stewart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted June 10, 2016 I know I put her on my list this year, but right enough, she does look good for 99! Expecting the usual responses of "I would" to this photo... Who gave her the pearl necklace? It wasn't me!! Doesn't matter She's got her marbles so she consented! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,327 Posted June 10, 2016 I know I put her on my list this year, but right enough, she does look good for 99! Expecting the usual responses of "I would" to this photo... Who gave her the pearl necklace? It wasn't me!! Doesn't matter She's got her marbles so she consented! Well I mean if I was a man over 90 then absolutely.She happened to be my Grandads first pin up on his wall in the navy.He always had a soft spot for her despite being 5 years younger! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youwanticewiththat 611 Posted June 11, 2016 I know I put her on my list this year, but right enough, she does look good for 99! Expecting the usual responses of "I would" to this photo... Who gave her the pearl necklace? It wasn't me!! Doesn't matter She's got her marbles so she consented! Well I mean if I was a man over 90 then absolutely.She happened to be my Grandads first pin up on his wall in the navy.He always had a soft spot for her despite being 5 years younger! Your Grandad clearly a man of taste Shaun - she looks blooming amazing for 80, let alone 99. Looking forward to see what the Filler Generation look like post 75. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted June 12, 2016 She's on Radio Four this morning reviewing the Queen's top ten musical favourites Not going anywhere soon by the sound of it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,940 Posted June 12, 2016 Here, June Spencer and the Queen will still be around when most of us are gone at this rate. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites