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Come Inside... => The Snug => Topic started by: Snoopy on July 30, 2008, 07:27:21 AM

Title: Let's have a poll
Post by: Snoopy on July 30, 2008, 07:27:21 AM: Who do you rate as the prettiest girl on TV these days?

My vote goes for Lisa Burke (Sky Weather) an absolute beauty and she has brains too.

http://www.skypressoffice.co.uk/SkyNews/AboutUs/biography.asp?id=21

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Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Just One More on July 30, 2008, 07:47:07 AM: She's be in my top ten too Snoopy, not just beauty and brains, I could listen to her voice all ~~day~~ night long

My nomination, Jasmine in Emmerdale (not that I watch it of course) redface:

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Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Snoopy on July 30, 2008, 07:50:09 AM: Dark hair, dark eyes ~ we already have a theme developing here. whistle:
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Uncle Mort on July 30, 2008, 08:32:38 AM: Same here:

Alexis Rogers (née Green) from Traffic Link on the morning TV.

the only image I could find.

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Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Berek on July 30, 2008, 10:55:42 AM: Esther Hall from the BT ads

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Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 30, 2008, 11:17:29 AM: Quote from: Berek on July 30, 2008, 10:55:42 AM
Esther Hall from the BT ads

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Don't they have colour TV up your way yet?

I obviously watch too little, or the wrong shows, on TV.
I honestly don't recognise any of your choices. redface:
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Nick on July 30, 2008, 12:59:10 PM: This numpty was here earlier with a TV crew.My house will be on the telly tonight rubschin:

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Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Snoopy on July 30, 2008, 01:04:23 PM: I rather thought things were going too well with this little poll. ::)

Well if you want us all to watch you had best tell us which channel and time. If, and I recognise this is a faint possiblility, you don't want us all to watch Nick Towers being featured on TV ~ why mention it in the first place?
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Nick on July 30, 2008, 01:06:00 PM: Not having a telly, I can't help shrugs:
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Just One More on July 30, 2008, 01:14:06 PM: Quote from: Nick on July 30, 2008, 12:59:10 PM
This numpty was here earlier with a TV crew.My house will be on the telly tonight rubschin:

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.postimage.org%2FaV1bumuS.jpg&hash=8b58b1465af042c131f860e32a59941a65bd5ccd) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aV1bumuS)

Wasn't he the weatherman that use to jump across the map of GB that was anchored in Albert Dock?

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Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Snoopy on July 30, 2008, 01:19:22 PM: Quote from: Nick on July 30, 2008, 01:06:00 PM
Not having a telly, I can't help shrugs:

Well what is his fvcking name then and we can look it up Banghead

And don't say you don't know because you have a telly but it is in a box. You must have known enough about the programme to have googled the picture. cussing:
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Nick on July 30, 2008, 01:21:56 PM: I was talking to him earlier.Fred Talbot.
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Snoopy on July 30, 2008, 01:25:14 PM: Oh! A new chum to replace Macca in the kitchen whistle:
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Snoopy on July 30, 2008, 01:26:48 PM: FRED TALBOT - GRANADA TV WEATHER PRESENTER EXTRAORDINAIRE
Born: Edinburgh, Dec 17, 1949
Lived in this area since: 1956
Place of residence: Altrincham
Schools: North Cestrian Grammar School 1961 - 1966
A Levels: Sale Grammar School
Hobby: Astronomy.
First tv weather broadcast: 1979
Fred's own website:
http://www.weather.u-net.com

And his website doesn't seem to work either evil:
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Nick on July 30, 2008, 01:52:55 PM: He seems to have a Messerschmitt bubble car rubschin:
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Snoopy on July 30, 2008, 01:57:09 PM: What does this have to do with Pretty Girls on TV?
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 30, 2008, 02:15:00 PM: Kate Garraway - what's she like? I have heard talk of her.
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Snoopy on July 30, 2008, 02:19:45 PM: Like This

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.thesun.co.uk%2Fmultimedia%2Farchive%2F00454%2FKate-Garraway_280_454319a.jpg&hash=9989b547de32398f8d48a425de6e8a3077cb4aef) noooo:
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Berek on July 30, 2008, 02:22:18 PM: That Fred fella is a raging queen
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Snoopy on July 30, 2008, 02:23:28 PM: Quote from: Berek on July 30, 2008, 02:22:18 PM
That Fred fella is a raging queen

Still doesn't qualify him as a "Pretty Girl" in my book evil:
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Berek on July 30, 2008, 02:23:46 PM: here you go Mal

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlNBhYxdSUU
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Snoopy on July 30, 2008, 02:29:03 PM: How does she make a sh*te forecast sound so sexy?
Whenever she is on I don't care what the weather will do. eyes:
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Grumpmeister on July 30, 2008, 02:56:13 PM: Quote from: Nick on July 30, 2008, 12:59:10 PM
This numpty was here earlier with a TV crew.My house will be on the telly tonight rubschin:

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.postimage.org%2FaV1bumuS.jpg&hash=8b58b1465af042c131f860e32a59941a65bd5ccd) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aV1bumuS)

DIY SOS? whistle:
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Snoopy on July 30, 2008, 02:59:11 PM: To be fair it is an old building in a very picturesque setting with a lot of historic interest in the area. There is also a protected nature reserve at the front of it. Lots of TV progs are made there and Nick's is probably the most photogenic property on the street.
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Nick on July 30, 2008, 03:00:50 PM: It's some quiz they do on Granada in the news slot. Pics of bits of buildings.Viewers have to guess the location.So only one sq yard of my house is appearing
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Grumpmeister on July 30, 2008, 03:02:17 PM: Quote from: Nick on July 30, 2008, 03:00:50 PM
It's some quiz they do on Granada in the news slot. Pics of bits of buildings.

Must bite tongue, too easy to comment... whistle:
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Snoopy on July 30, 2008, 03:03:57 PM: Quote from: Nick on July 30, 2008, 03:00:50 PM
It's some quiz they do on Granada in the news slot. Pics of bits of buildings.Viewers have to guess the location.So only one sq yard of my house is appearing

I could win this whistle:
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 30, 2008, 03:08:15 PM: Is the one square yard covered in starling sh1te? Or were they precision bombers?
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Nick on July 30, 2008, 03:09:21 PM: Oddly, I don't think there is a prize rubschin:

http://granadawheresfred.blogspot.com/ (http://granadawheresfred.blogspot.com/)
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Snoopy on July 30, 2008, 03:10:00 PM: Quote from: The Moan Ranger on July 30, 2008, 03:08:15 PM
Is the one square yard covered in starling sh1te? Or were they precision bombers?

It's a white building anyway. whistle:
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Nick on July 30, 2008, 03:10:17 PM: Quote from: The Moan Ranger on July 30, 2008, 03:08:15 PM
Is the one square yard covered in starling sh1te? Or were they precision bombers?

No. They were aiming for me and my car.My blue car is now white!
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 30, 2008, 03:17:50 PM: So if they were aiming for you and your car, that would indicate precision bombing, yes?

My car too is blue - it also seems to attract too much guana.
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Snoopy on July 30, 2008, 03:21:11 PM: Quote from: The Moan Ranger on July 30, 2008, 03:17:50 PM
So if they were aiming for you and your car, that would indicate precision bombing, yes?

My car too is blue - it also seems to attract too much guana.

Guana = Island in the Caribbean

Guano = Bird Sh*t

lol: Gottcha! point:
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Nick on July 30, 2008, 03:33:27 PM: Are we off topic yet?
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Snoopy on July 30, 2008, 03:35:31 PM: Oh ~ by a country mile I should think. ::)
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Nick on July 30, 2008, 03:37:13 PM: Sorry redface:
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Snoopy on July 30, 2008, 03:43:20 PM: Don't be silly ~ it was good while it lasted. I simply forgot to factor in the "TV in a Box" syndrome. My fault entirely.
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 30, 2008, 03:44:02 PM: Sorry - force of habit - years ago I used to see a band called the "Guana Batz" who were, in all fairness, crap.

But that is one word that I always get wrong. Well done Snoops!

(If you are really bored, Google Guana Batz...)
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Snoopy on July 30, 2008, 03:47:57 PM: redface: I am, I did. redface:

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WTF is Psychobilly music?
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Nick on July 30, 2008, 03:50:31 PM: It's guano that is the crap you twit!
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Snoopy on July 30, 2008, 03:53:43 PM: I think we have established that. whistle:
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 30, 2008, 04:18:13 PM: Great hair though. Where is Barman, by the way?
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Snoopy on July 30, 2008, 04:20:12 PM: He did mention he was going on another long cross country walk this afternoon. In Scorchio conditions.
Someone ought to tell him he is not as young as he was. whistle:
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 30, 2008, 04:44:25 PM: ...Said the prehistoric quadruped...
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Barman on July 30, 2008, 04:48:13 PM: Quote from: Snoopy on July 30, 2008, 04:20:12 PM
He did mention he was going on another long cross country walk this afternoon. In Scorchio conditions.
Someone ought to tell him he is not as young as he was. whistle:
I made it back... I am now drinking Spitfire to, um... rehydrate myself... whistle:

Water park on the morrow... cloud9:

http://www.fasouri-watermania.com/
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Snoopy on July 30, 2008, 04:48:41 PM: Quote from: The Moan Ranger on July 30, 2008, 04:44:25 PM
...Said the prehistoric quadruped...

True but at least I am old enough to recognise my limitations. surrender:
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Snoopy on July 30, 2008, 04:50:00 PM: Quote from: Barman on July 30, 2008, 04:48:13 PM
Quote from: Snoopy on July 30, 2008, 04:20:12 PM
He did mention he was going on another long cross country walk this afternoon. In Scorchio conditions.
Someone ought to tell him he is not as young as he was. whistle:
I made it back... I am now drinking Spitfire to, um... rehydrate myself... whistle:

Water park on the morrow... cloud9:

http://www.fasouri-watermania.com/

Is this some sort of mini holiday you're having or just a typical week in the life of a Lotus Eater?
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 30, 2008, 04:50:34 PM: I would happily wheel you around.
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Snoopy on July 30, 2008, 04:54:32 PM: evil: 'snot that bad .......................... yet.
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Barman on July 30, 2008, 04:55:56 PM: Quote from: Snoopy on July 30, 2008, 04:50:00 PM
Quote from: Barman on July 30, 2008, 04:48:13 PM
Quote from: Snoopy on July 30, 2008, 04:20:12 PM
He did mention he was going on another long cross country walk this afternoon. In Scorchio conditions.
Someone ought to tell him he is not as young as he was. whistle:
I made it back... I am now drinking Spitfire to, um... rehydrate myself... whistle:

Water park on the morrow... cloud9:

http://www.fasouri-watermania.com/

Is this some sort of mini holiday you're having or just a typical week in the life of a Lotus Eater?
I worked Monday, Tuesday and half of today... I need a day off... whistle:
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Barman on July 30, 2008, 04:58:11 PM: (https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fasouri-watermania.com%2Fassets%2Fmainmenu%2F26%2Fimages%2Fprobowl01_b.jpg&hash=731d84ded7f6160275a221bdc93204ccf384a4fc)

Tinks has a picture of me disapearing down this thing... whistle:
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Snoopy on July 30, 2008, 04:59:34 PM: Quote from: Barman on July 30, 2008, 04:58:11 PM
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Tinks has a picture of me disapearing down this thing... whistle:

Oh what fun ::)
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Nick on July 30, 2008, 05:38:09 PM: Hope you wore a hat, or they could do with your services at the airport........ whistle:
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 30, 2008, 06:33:59 PM: Quote from: Barman on July 30, 2008, 04:58:11 PM
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Tinks has a picture of me disapearing down this thing... whistle:

Just off picture is a 30 foot high (https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.euroffice.co.uk%2F_image%2Fitem%2F_large%2F022608_0.jpg&hash=c5d5e79376ffde884a2589935d96edf09f8aa77f)
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Nick on July 30, 2008, 07:21:26 PM: drumroll:
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Just One More on July 31, 2008, 07:08:54 AM: Back to the poll...

Every morning when they show the local weather I get to see half a dozen or so shots of this lovely (back to the dark hair and eyes theme)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jd-seq-OdU
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Snoopy on July 31, 2008, 07:20:06 AM: Some, like fine wine, just seem to get better with age.

Carol Vorderman taken in 1984
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And 24 years later
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Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 31, 2008, 08:46:49 AM: Quote from: Snoopy on July 31, 2008, 07:20:06 AM
Some, like fine wine, just seem to get better with age.

Carol Vorderman taken in 1984
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And 24 years later
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And 24 year later still. .

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.postimage.org%2Fgx1n8hC9.jpg&hash=286600952e9efebea9545f3bc2941ccda1fd715d) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=gx1n8hC9)
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Uncle Mort on July 31, 2008, 09:48:22 AM: Quote from: Darwins Selection on July 31, 2008, 08:46:49 AM
And 24 year later still. .

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.postimage.org%2Fgx1n8hC9.jpg&hash=286600952e9efebea9545f3bc2941ccda1fd715d) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=gx1n8hC9)

God! that is seriously scary.
Title: Re: Let's have a poll
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 31, 2008, 10:49:06 AM: Quote from: Uncle Mort on July 31, 2008, 09:48:22 AM
Quote from: Darwins Selection on July 31, 2008, 08:46:49 AM
And 24 year later still. .

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.postimage.org%2Fgx1n8hC9.jpg&hash=286600952e9efebea9545f3bc2941ccda1fd715d) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=gx1n8hC9)

God! that is seriously scary.

I thought that.

Do you know the half-life of silicone?