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Title: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Nick on October 19, 2010, 12:02:36 PM
I am thinking of checking out the local one. Mort is making overtures to his.

Surely they can't all be slightly ga-ga sandalistas, can they?
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Snoopy on October 19, 2010, 12:24:22 PM
Most of those around here are!  point:

One chap I know who went along, just after he retired, found himself in a room with a bunch of people over the age of 80 .... he didn't go back.
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Uncle Mort on October 19, 2010, 12:37:38 PM
Probably a fair percentage.  eeek:

I've contacted two groups asking for more info. The woman I spoke to at the Harlow U3A certainly sounded ga-ga, I guessing she's the mother of the membership secretary.  

Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Pastis on October 19, 2010, 12:40:50 PM
I've just looked up my local one;  I'm torn between "Old Time Music Hall" and "Stroll with a Camera"  eeek:    ::)
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Uncle Mort on October 19, 2010, 12:44:00 PM
Snooker and Cribbage ~ both on the same morning  cussing:
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Snoopy on October 19, 2010, 12:56:32 PM
OOoooooooooooooooo Cribbage ~ can I come?

I have a litricee and numbering certificake!
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Barman on October 19, 2010, 12:59:00 PM
Is this like some Darby & Joan club thing then...?  rubschin:
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 19, 2010, 01:00:27 PM
 Shrugs:

Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Snoopy on October 19, 2010, 01:09:14 PM
"Life Long Learning" is the theory ...... It is mainly full of boring old tossers wanting to get out of the house, looking for affordable entertainment.

TBF It is claimed that it helps people adjust to life after work and also delays the onset of dementia. Should suit Nick.  ;)

I did take a serious look at it but honestly the subjects on offer here were so awful I decided against it. An atrophied brain struck me as a better option.
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Uncle Mort on October 19, 2010, 01:28:25 PM
It is mainly full of boring old tossers wanting to get out of the house, looking for affordable entertainment.


Yep  happy088
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Nick on October 19, 2010, 01:35:16 PM
Form an orderly queue  noooo:
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Uncle Mort on October 19, 2010, 01:36:45 PM
Epping U3A offer "Fungus Forays"
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: tel on October 19, 2010, 01:53:04 PM
Take up fishing.
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Nick on October 19, 2010, 01:55:50 PM
I've tried this lot too, but they are quite daffy  noooo:

http://www.wea.org.uk/ (http://www.wea.org.uk/)

PS

Just popped in (HQ is about 100 yds from me). They offered me a PT teaching job  eeek:

They must think I am daffy or summat  rubschin:
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Snoopy on October 19, 2010, 04:14:51 PM
SWWLTBO  says "Sign up ~ there is nothing daft about the WEA .... at least one of their tutors is  eyes:"



She is looking over my shoulder as I type!  scared2:



PS The pay is crap and they don't pay for prep or marking time .... only actual "contact hours"
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Pastis on October 19, 2010, 05:48:48 PM
"Contact hours" eh?

My local lot seem like a barrel of laughs ...

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fu3asites.org.uk%2Flondon-se%2FHistory-Class1.jpg&hash=d788c8bea09362f6fa4b3ed8517ff6cde3bdec0d)
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Snoopy on October 19, 2010, 05:53:46 PM
Some of the local bunch
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.u3aabergele.org%2Fimages%2Fwalkers.jpg&hash=17b5c283c3d757793635f09e767edc404454e62d)


Nobody I'd fancy  noooo:

Look at the list on offer.

http://www.u3aabergele.org/
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 19, 2010, 05:54:20 PM
"Contact hours" eh?

My local lot seem like a barrel of laughs ...

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fu3asites.org.uk%2Flondon-se%2FHistory-Class1.jpg&hash=d788c8bea09362f6fa4b3ed8517ff6cde3bdec0d)


And the only bloke in the group is way , way , way at the back  rubschin:
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 19, 2010, 05:55:45 PM
Some of the local bunch
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.u3aabergele.org%2Fimages%2Fwalkers.jpg&hash=17b5c283c3d757793635f09e767edc404454e62d)


Nobody I'd fancy  noooo:


Tsk tsk Snoops , it's  about keeping yourself busy surely not Match.com  lol:
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Snoopy on October 19, 2010, 05:56:24 PM
"Contact hours" eh?

My local lot seem like a barrel of laughs ...

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fu3asites.org.uk%2Flondon-se%2FHistory-Class1.jpg&hash=d788c8bea09362f6fa4b3ed8517ff6cde3bdec0d)


And the only bloke in the group is way , way , way at the back  rubschin:

I see no bloke at all.
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 19, 2010, 05:56:53 PM
I was being optimistic  lol:
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Barman on October 19, 2010, 05:57:44 PM
"Contact hours" eh?

My local lot seem like a barrel of laughs ...

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fu3asites.org.uk%2Flondon-se%2FHistory-Class1.jpg&hash=d788c8bea09362f6fa4b3ed8517ff6cde3bdec0d)


And the only bloke in the group is way , way , way at the back  rubschin:

I see no bloke at all.

I thought it was a bloke in the front... with the blue trousers...  redface:

I've prolly got me readers on instead of me lookers...  lol:
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 19, 2010, 05:59:23 PM
At what age exactly do I have to get my hair cur in that style  scared2:
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Uncle Mort on October 19, 2010, 07:27:41 PM
Don't worry Miss D, when it's time, you'll know.  ;)
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 19, 2010, 07:30:12 PM
 scared2:

At what age do I have to buy a Winceyette nighty and a plastic rain cap which ties up under me chin ? ...these are things I need to know.
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Uncle Mort on October 19, 2010, 07:34:41 PM
Don't forget the checkered shopping trolley  ;D
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 19, 2010, 07:35:34 PM
...and worst of all flat shoes  eeek:
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Nick on October 19, 2010, 07:41:05 PM
scared2:

At what age do I have to buy a Winceyette nighty and a plastic rain cap which ties up under me chin ? ...these are things I need to know.

Christmas pressy sorted   razz:
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Pastis on October 19, 2010, 07:50:37 PM
...and worst of all flat shoes  eeek:

<makes note to self; cheapo Chinese slippers will do for MissD as pressy rather than those 'spensive feck me high heels in sparkly acrylic wot she reckoned I might bring back from me travels>
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 19, 2010, 07:52:14 PM
Oh pretty pleaseeeeeeeee.......

I have a tarts and vicars party in a December ...they will be just perfick...I have already bought me dress  eeek:
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Pastis on October 19, 2010, 07:59:27 PM
Oh, ok  ::)   I'll see what I can find in a 5 and a half  eyes:

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skintwo.co.uk%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2009%2F12%2F8.jpg&hash=d9ec49afd2d1de9df5757fdbc3855df7b9892fca)
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Barman on October 20, 2010, 06:31:50 AM
Oh, ok  ::)   I'll see what I can find in a 5 and a half  eyes:

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skintwo.co.uk%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2009%2F12%2F8.jpg&hash=d9ec49afd2d1de9df5757fdbc3855df7b9892fca)


They really are 'feck me' heels!  eeek:
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 20, 2010, 10:22:01 AM
The kind of shoes you can't actually walk in  lol:
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Barman on October 20, 2010, 02:38:47 PM
She wouldn't be able to walk... after like....  eyes:
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Nick on October 20, 2010, 02:44:19 PM
Mr Thread? Meet Mr Gutter.
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Barman on October 20, 2010, 02:46:34 PM
Mr Thread? Meet Mr Gutter.

I meant after she got out of the bath and was all slippy like...  angel1
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 20, 2010, 02:50:57 PM
You should see my dress for the party...or maybe you shouldn't  whistle:
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Snoopy on October 20, 2010, 02:51:46 PM
 Drool: It will get wet you know!
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 20, 2010, 02:59:10 PM
It's a very wipeable material  eyes:
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Snoopy on October 20, 2010, 03:00:55 PM
Oo-er Matron!
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Nick on October 20, 2010, 03:03:52 PM
Rubber?
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: tel on October 20, 2010, 03:56:24 PM
Praps, she should be renamed to Miss Start?
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Snoopy on October 20, 2010, 03:57:10 PM
Miss Fire?
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Pirate on October 20, 2010, 04:08:26 PM
Miss Spent
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Pirate on October 20, 2010, 04:09:04 PM
Miss Stress
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Snoopy on October 20, 2010, 04:10:29 PM
Miss Taken?
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Snoopy on October 20, 2010, 04:11:16 PM
Miss Placed?
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 20, 2010, 06:14:38 PM
Miss Construed  whistle:
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Pirate on October 20, 2010, 06:56:23 PM
Miss Issippi
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Darwins Selection on October 20, 2010, 08:12:52 PM
Miss Ing  eeek:
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Grumpmeister on October 25, 2010, 08:19:36 AM
She wouldn't be able to walk... after like....  eyes:

Falls over laughing and knackers her ankle then.  whistle:
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Barman on October 25, 2010, 09:53:36 AM
She wouldn't be able to walk... after like....  eyes:

Falls over laughing and knackers her ankle then.  whistle:

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freesmileys.org%2Fsmileys%2Fsmiley-angry049.gif&hash=411cba56dc3c93042baf56218051b76ff2a4d5e0) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Uncle Mort on March 09, 2011, 05:59:52 PM
Been to the monthly meeting of the Ware U3A this afternoon, somehow I seem to have been roped in to help with the AV equipment. They've got some decent stuff although the wireless mic gave out halfway through the talk from the head of the Hertfordshire Archives. Fortunately we got her up and running again. Some fascinating stuff.

Anyway, I play cribbage with a group on Tuesdays. Good bunch and fairly young (relatively speaking) and I've started with a computer group as well.

There was a fair number of "ga-ga" members at the meeting but in all a good experience.
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on March 09, 2011, 06:02:47 PM
Excellent new Uncle and you have reminded me I meant to look into it up here when we moved.

I 'spect they do ferret ferkling and whippet wanging up here but you never know.
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Nick on March 09, 2011, 06:04:12 PM
Any  eyes:?
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on March 09, 2011, 06:05:02 PM
Not up here there won't be. noooo:
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Uncle Mort on March 09, 2011, 06:20:11 PM
Not down here either.  noooo:
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Nick on March 09, 2011, 06:21:46 PM
 happy100
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Darwins Selection on March 09, 2011, 08:47:10 PM
Excellent new Uncle

I liked the old Uncle.  cry:
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Pirate on March 09, 2011, 09:12:42 PM
Gotta move forward DS...
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on March 10, 2011, 08:23:51 AM
Excellent new Uncle

I liked the old Uncle.  cry:


 happy100 lol:

There is one in Barnsley U3A not Uncle that is.  I can't bring myself to go.  redface:
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Uncle Mort on March 10, 2011, 10:26:23 AM
Took me a while to get "a round tuit" There's lots of groups I have no interest in but I found something I can enjoy and I've met a few new people.

Give it a go I say.
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on March 10, 2011, 11:34:29 AM
I know Uncle but it's Barnsley FFS.  If there was one in Sheffield I would give it a go but Barnsley folk really are a law unto themselves. redface:
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Snoopy on March 10, 2011, 11:50:42 AM
Tak along thee own whippet but do not have it in a leash ~ a bit of string is the appropriate restraint in those parts..... Oh and wear a flat 'at.
You'll fit in instantly.

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.static.flickr.com%2F3366%2F3587981733_0c6a23f3cb_s.jpg&hash=30df09427d787d1e6a3c95da809cada169c56bb4)

With apologies to Uncle Mort but the flat 'at is important.
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on March 10, 2011, 01:08:51 PM
Ooo fancy dress I like fancy dress only it won't really be fancy will it?  Dress down tripe apreciation class more like it. noooo:
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Snoopy on March 10, 2011, 03:23:31 PM
tripe apreciation class more like it. noooo:


It'll feel just like being here like  whistle:
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Barman on March 10, 2011, 03:28:12 PM
tripe apreciation class more like it. noooo:


It'll feel just like being here like  whistle:

Oi!  cussing:
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Snoopy on March 10, 2011, 03:42:42 PM
tripe apreciation class more like it. noooo:


It'll feel just like being here like  whistle:

Oi!  cussing:

 razz:
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Just One More on March 10, 2011, 06:18:53 PM
I know Uncle but it's Barnsley FFS.  If there was one in Sheffield I would give it a go but Barnsley folk really are a law unto themselves. redface:

. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DqvXRd64Mo

 lol:
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on March 10, 2011, 06:40:41 PM
Oh good grief that is so true to life.  I think I might emigrate back darn sarff. lol: lol:

Now that BM has changed my profile picture for me I must away and sort out the nonsense that he has left as my signature or what ever it is called.
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Barman on March 10, 2011, 08:44:23 PM
Oh good grief that is so true to life.  I think I might emigrate back darn sarff. lol: lol:

Now that BM has changed my profile picture for me I must away and sort out the nonsense that he has left as my signature or what ever it is called.

 redface:
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: apc2010 on March 10, 2011, 08:47:55 PM
Oh good grief that is so true to life.  I think I might emigrate back darn sarff. lol: lol:

Now that BM has changed my profile picture for me I must away and sort out the nonsense that he has left as my signature or what ever it is called.

 redface:

I never got an avatar ......might pick one............ rubschin:
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Barman on March 10, 2011, 08:49:15 PM
Oh good grief that is so true to life.  I think I might emigrate back darn sarff. lol: lol:

Now that BM has changed my profile picture for me I must away and sort out the nonsense that he has left as my signature or what ever it is called.

 redface:

I never got an avatar ......might pick one............ rubschin:

I could get you one like... for a few €€€€€€€s..... not a word to the taxman like....  ;)
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on March 10, 2011, 09:54:19 PM
We could have a competition with prizes like. cloud9:
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Darwins Selection on March 10, 2011, 09:56:03 PM
We could have a competition with prizes like. cloud9:

Don't encourage him.  noooo:
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 10, 2011, 09:56:27 PM
The all new BM   'Av a tart' competition like  rubschin:
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Pirate on March 10, 2011, 10:02:59 PM
We could have a competition with prizes like. cloud9:

 rubschin:

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Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on March 10, 2011, 10:15:58 PM
Oh good grief that is so true to life.  I think I might emigrate back darn sarff. lol: lol:

Now that BM has changed my profile picture for me I must away and sort out the nonsense that he has left as my signature or what ever it is called.

 redface:

I never got an avatar ......might pick one............ rubschin:


It's for apc2010 not BM.
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Just One More on March 10, 2011, 10:20:01 PM
The all new BM   'Av a tart' competition like  rubschin:

 lol:
Title: Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on March 10, 2011, 10:25:28 PM
Oh good grief that is so true to life.  I think I might emigrate back darn sarff. lol: lol:

Now that BM has changed my profile picture for me I must away and sort out the nonsense that he has left as my signature or what ever it is called.

 redface:

I never got an avatar ......might pick one............ rubschin:


It's for apc2010 not BM.

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3fekf_bullseye-episode-series-8-ep-11-par_shortfilms

7:20 into this about sums it up. ;)