Patcon

@Patcon (80)

Ireland • Age 52

Joined myLot 18 years ago

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Patcon's Discussions

looking for a book

Patcon @Patcon (80) • Ireland 15 Feb 08

I recently heard about a newly published book, but was unable to get title or authors name, so I hope somebody will recognise the story! Its about a policeman in New York(?) , probably during the 1920s. He was the only policeman...

books

crime

history

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Alaska / Yukon / wild / frontier

Patcon @Patcon (80) • Ireland 6 Jul 07

I'm reading a book called Artic Homestead, and I'm wondering if anyone can recommend any others on travelling/ living in the wilds like Alaska. I'd recommend this book, about a couple and five young children who pack up their cars...

alaska

frontier

reading

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Robert Mugabe

Patcon @Patcon (80) • Ireland 30 Mar 07

Just wondering if anyone had any thoughts on Robert Mugabe and whats happening in Zimbabwe, how did he become leader?

regime

robert mugabe

zimbabwe

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Charity work abroad

Patcon @Patcon (80) • Ireland 29 Mar 07

Are there any my lotters who have done charity work abroad, if so, where and what did you do? and what company was it for?

charity work abroad

What would you bring?

Patcon @Patcon (80) • Ireland 29 Mar 07

Name five things you would take to a desert island, (presuming you had an ample fresh water supply)and the island isn't the one out of 'Lost'. just your everyday island in the middle of nowhere....

desert island

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Fostering

Patcon @Patcon (80) • Ireland 19 Mar 07

My husband and I are in the middle of a fostering assessment.We understand it wont be easy all the time, but we have four of our own and think 'we could do this', and we cant afford to go down the Angelina Jolie route and adopt....

fostering

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St Patricks Day

Patcon @Patcon (80) • Ireland 17 Mar 07

Happy St Patricks Day to you all, especially to anyone who can't make it back for the festivities. Just remebered part of an Irish proverb (it used to be printed on tea towels!) May the road rise to meet me, may the wind be...

st patricks day

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The greatest man in Cedar Hole

Patcon @Patcon (80) • Ireland 16 Feb 07

Just finished this book, was looking for something 'different' in the library- and this was it. An odd book, but funny, with lots of varied characters living, or existing in smalltown America. Some people you'll cringe at, though...

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Designing knitted jumpers

Patcon @Patcon (80) • Ireland 13 Feb 07

I have various patterns for jumpers designed and I'm looking for a computer package that i can transfer the designs onto, and it will work out stitches etc on a grid. Maybe this p.c. package dosen't exist yet! But I would...

knitting

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biker trips

Patcon @Patcon (80) • Ireland 7 Jan 07

Hi any bikers out there who have been on any cool trips lately?

bikers

motorcycles

travel

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football, newcastle united

Patcon @Patcon (80) • Ireland 7 Jan 07

Are there any Newcastle Utd fans out there, especially any who have been to St James Park?

football

newcastle utd

soccer

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yarn shopping

Patcon @Patcon (80) • Ireland 7 Jan 07

I'm a yarn addict, constantly looking for new supplies regardless of whats stashed in cupboards. I've sourced some great internet sites, and basically looking for more recommendations, especially ones that ship internationally at...

knitting

yarn supplies

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