Play by J.B. Priestley .
This is easily found to view for free.
It was first performed in 1945, and stands the test of time.
If you've seen it before, it's worth watching again.
If you've never seen it, it is one of the best.
Your thoughts?
Everyone welcome to join in with the Puzzles, Quizzes, Word Games . Or you can start your own Puzzle etc. Only rules are, be kind, try not to use bad language, or type anything that offends. Oh, and have fun.
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Play by J.B. Priestley .
This is easily found to view for free.
It was first performed in 1945, and stands the test of time.
If you've seen it before, it's worth watching again.
If you've never seen it, it is one of the best.
Your thoughts?
Watching ---Rich holidays poor holidays? Quite entertaining. Last programme the 2 rich girls were in the muck and did enjoy it on an animal rescue place in Turkey.
9 Letter Word Puzzle No.6 [ IT'S A STINKER! ]
Below are nine letters - from those nine make as many words as you can of four letters or more:-
"V" MUST appear in every word.
S E A H I S H Y are the other 8 letters you can use.
Tip - put the eight letters in a circle round "V"
There is definitely one nine letter word to be found!
OVERALL TARGET 25 or more words.
Please enter one word in turn with other players.
GAME ENDS THURSDAY MORNING.
It really is difficult, so no peeking, and all will be revealed at dawn on Thursday...so only two sleepless nights for you.
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I enjoy watching the "Bidding Room" Much prefer this version then the previous one which was long winding , Only collect used stamps now for Charity.
Below are nine letters - from those nine make as many words as you can of four letters or more:-
"U" MUST appear in every word.
E N N D O R G E are the other 8 letters you can use.
Tip - put the eight letters in a circle round "U"
There is definitely one nine letter word to be found!
OVERALL TARGET 30 or more words.
Please enter one word in turn with other players.
GAME ENDS FRIDAY EVENING.
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Are you a nomophobia? Interesting reading
World Days Without Phone & Smartphone Date in the current year: February 6, 2021
World Days Without Phone & SmartphoneTry a digital detox on February 6, 7 and/or 8 by participating in World Days Without Phone & Smartphone (Journées mondiales sans téléphone portable & smartphone), an annual campaign that was launched over two decades ago.
Smartphones have become an integral part of our lives, replacing a whole bunch of other gadgets, including portable media players, simple digital cameras, personal navigation assistants, handheld game consoles, alarm clocks, personal digital assistants, and more. No one can deny that they have made our lives much easier; however, every medal has its reverse.
Psychologists, sociologists, medical experts and other professionals have been investigating the relationships between mobile phone use and mental health for quite some time. In 2008, they coined the term “nomophobia” (short for “no mobile phobia”) for the fear of, or anxiety caused by, having no access to a working mobile phone.
Although the term is supposed to be humorous and nomophobia doesn’t appear on the DSM-5, the stress people experience when they are anxious about running out of battery, having no network coverage or losing their mobile phone is real. That is why more and more people are growing concerned with how overuse of smartphones affects our lives
World Day Without Cell Phone was conceived by the French author Phil Marso, partly to promote his detective novel titled Tueur de portable sans mobile apparent (Mobile Phone Killer with no Apparent Mobile), and partly to raise awareness of our increasing dependence on cell phones. While Marso is not against mobile phones per se, he believes that we shouldn’t rely on them too much, and it might be beneficial to give up your phone for at least one day a year in order to rethink its role in your life.
The inaugural World Day Without Cell Phone was held on February 6, 2001. Marso chose such a date as a reference to a line in the popular song «Le téléfon» by Nino Ferrer: «Gaston y a l'téléfon qui son / Et y a jamais person qui y répond» (“Gaston, the phone rings / But nobody ever picks up”); February 6 is the feast day of Saint Gaston, commonly known as Saint Vedast outside France.
In 2004, World Day Without Cell Phone was expanded to three days, from February 6 to 8. The campaign is currently known as World Days Without Phone & Smartphone. Of course, it’s up to you to decide how long your “digital abstinence” is going to last; some people manage to go without their phones for all three days, and some decide that one day is enough for a digital detox.
In addition to raising awareness of nomophobia, the World Days Without Phone & Smartphone campaign aims to draw attention to other issues, such as the impact of mobile phones on the environment, cyberbullying, etc. In some countries, people even organize protests against the increase of cell phone plan prices.
Alongside World Days Without Phone & Smartphone, there are at least two more days when you can take a break from technology and the endless flow of new information you have to deal with every day: International Internet-Free Day (January 31) and World Day Without Wi-Fi (November 8).
Below are nine letters - from those nine make as many words as you can of four letters or more:-
"T" MUST appear in every word.
U A M A R I T C are the other 8 letters you can use.
Tip - put the eight letters in a circle round "T"
There is definitely one nine letter word to be found!
OVERALL TARGET 29 or more words.
Please enter one word in turn with other players.
GAME ENDS SATURDAY EVENING.
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Alphabetical --- famous people --- No singers- film stars- fictional No. 2 (Edited)
Joss
Joss @Joss Old Malden (96.8 miles) - 1 hour ago
Zero Mostel
Link to No. 1
https://www.scooploop.com/thread/alphabetical-famous-people-no-singers-film-stars
Emily Cherp Marroni @emilymarroni --- Enjoy, post any games, hobbies or just have a chat over a cup of tea.
Probably my favourite tv quiz show even though I only get about 1 in 10 clues.
Find round one really hard, do quite a bit better in round two with the clues in order, usually get 2 or 3 of the links in the wall, and get most on the clues in the missing letters round.
Top Ten Trivia (Edited)
What INSTRUMENTAL tracks have reached the UK "top ten" since 1950?
Also please name artist or group.
Please have one go at a time, and allow another "Pastimers" brain cell to delve into the mists of waybackthen.
Assuming at least two members have any memorable recordings in mind...
Safer Internet Day is an annual observance organized by the Insafe network each February. It is dedicated to raising awareness of emerging online issues, from social networking to cyberbullying, and making Internet a safer place for kids and young people across the world.
Safer Internet Day was founded in 2004 as an initiative of the European Union SafeBorder project. The next year, the Insafe network took over the organization. Originally a European observance, Safer Internet Day is celebrated across all populated continents, in over 100 countries. It promotes more responsible use of Internet and gadgets by children and young people who are growing up in a digital environment.
Technology has become an integral part of our lives, but a lot of people are unaware of the challenges and opportunities online. That's why Safer Internet Day is so important. It aims to educate people of all ages across the world about Internet through events at schools and colleges, conferences, press conferences, and other events. On this day, industry professionals gather to exchange their ideas on what a safer and better online world is and how to create it.
There are a lot of ways to celebrate Safer Internet Day. You can get involved in internet safety debates, create and promote positive content, report illegal and harmful content, teach children digital literacy skill, etc.
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Hope it will be a good one.
Beautiful red sky with purple. Now interesting cloud formation. Anyone studying clouds? One can find out a lot about the weather from clouds.
Noticed the crows are flying in the opposite direction now. I wonder when they moved house and which removal firm they used.
Here is a list of nine letters ETINEVCIF - from those nine make as many words as you can of four letters or more:-
"E" MUST appear in every word.
T I N E V C I F are the other 8 letters you can use.
Tip - put the eight letters in a circle round "E"
There is definitely one nine letter word to be found!
!8 words is really good, 23 is excellent, and Pastimers should exceed 35!
Please enter one word in turn with other players.
GAME ENDS MONDAY EVENING.
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Use as many letters from end to form new words No.2 SUBJECT country-county-towns only (Edited)
Denmark
Ron B
Ron B @Sandy64 Roebuck (68.6 miles) - 48 minutes ago
Market Deeping
Here is a list of nine letters - from those nine make as many words as you can of four letters or more:-
"E" must appear in every word.
S E E E M R R G are the other 8 letters you can use.
Tip - put the eight letters in a circle round "E"
There is definitely one nine letter word to be found!
!5 words is really good, 20 is excellent, and the compiler reckons 25 are possible.
Please enter one word in turn with other players.
The full list will appear on Friday.
Any questions or comments welcome.
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Word Puzzle (Edited)
You are given a list of nine letters - from those nine make as many words as you can of four letters or more:-
"T" must appear in every word.
I A M A N I G N are the other letters you can use.
Tip - put the eight letters in a circle round "T"
There is definitely one nine letter word to be found!
!5 words is really good, 21 is excellent, and the compiler reckons 26 are possible.
My son and I compete regularly. I'll publish our joint efforts on Saturday.
Any questions or comments welcome.
Let me know if you'd like another one.
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Alphabetical ---words having --3--vowels or consonants......No.4
Lollies
Ron B
Ron B @Sandy64 Roebuck (68.6 miles) - 1 hour ago
Malaria
What was the No.1 song on the day you were born? Enter your date of birth and listen to it (Edited)
https://www.thisdayinmusic.com/birthday-no1/
Click and listen.
Mine was Nat King Cole, "Nature Boy" !
Alphabetical - words having -3- vowels or consonants --- No. 3
Letterpress
Ron B
Ron B @Sandy64 Roebuck (68.6 miles) - 3 hours ago
Marmalade
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Alphabetical --words having --3-- vowels or consonants --- No. 2
Ron B
Imagination
Joss
Joss @Joss Old Malden (96.8 miles) - 36 minutes ago
Jarama
Jarama was the scene of fierce fighting in 1937 during the Spanish Civil War.
Nationalist forces crossed the river in an attempt to cut the main road from Madrid to the Republican capital at Valencia. Nationalist forces led by Spanish Legionnaires and Moroccan soldiers (Regulares) of the Army of Africa were confronted by forces from the Republic including the 15th International Brigade.
My father-in-law was there, as an 18 year old member of the International Brigade, fighting against Franco and Fascism. (less)
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Not in Britain, but interesting subject.
Day of the Skulls in Bolivia Date in the current year: November 9, 2020
Day of the Skulls in BoliviaThousands of Bolivians are attracted by a bizarre pre-Columbian tradition to the central cemetery in La Paz, Bolivia to participate in annual Day of the Skull (Dia de los Natitas). The festival takes place on November 9, a week after the end of another festival, Day of the Dead.
Day of the Skull is celebrated by Bolivian Catholics and it seems that the church supports this festival. Every year people bring the skulls to the church to be blessed at the General Cemetery in La Paz. The skulls are brought in wooden, glass, cardboard boxes and even in plastic bags. The skulls should be decorated and everyone does their best to treat the skull right. People usually put a knitted hat on a skull and use roses and hydrangeas petals to decorate it, sometimes the skulls have sunglasses on and even a cigarette between their teeth. The skull that is brought to the cemetery must be of an unknown person, but if this one is not available, the skull of a relative will also be good.
Keeping a skull at home is an ancient Bolivian tradition. The skulls were the displayed trophies and they symbolized the death and rebirth. According to another Bolivian belief, every person has seven souls. The six of them leave the body after the death, and only one remains in the skull. That is why bodies are exhumed after the funerals and the skull is taken home. The skull must be respected, otherwise it will bring bad luck to the household and even ruin the family. But if the skull is properly taken care of, it may be asked for favor. That is why a big part of celebration of Day of the Skull is dedicated to skulls only, they are offered cocoa leaves, cigarettes and are even serenaded by musicians.
Alphabetical words with 2 "double" letters No. 2 (Edited)
Zeelool --- glasses link to No.1 game https://www.scooploop.com/thread/alphabetical-game-with-2-double-letters
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Abbreviations in alphabetical order.
Please include used for texting as some of us have little idea --ME--
AA --- Automobile Association