rhinoboy

@rhinoboy (2129)

Age 44

Joined myLot 18 years ago

if you like what I say, add me as a friend and see what else I'm muttering about!

Discussions (81)

rhinoboy's Discussions

Another string to my bow...

rhinoboy @rhinoboy (2129) 4 Sep 07

I surprised myself again last night by fixing the washing machine. My wife sent a message when I was away fishing last weekend to say that the machine was leaking and the kitchen floor was soaked. Just what I wanted while 400...

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Not too far to go now.

rhinoboy @rhinoboy (2129) 23 Aug 07

My earnings currently stand at $9.00. I'm hanging around and trying to get plenty of posts in until I reach the next payout, then I think I'll have to cut back on my surfing time and actually do some work while I'm in the office!...

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X factor

rhinoboy @rhinoboy (2129) 21 Aug 07

Dear lord, will the torture never end? It must run about 3 or 4 series a year now. It's on for about 3 months at a time, and the media generally reports on it every day. I can't stand watching X-factor. I didn't mind the first...

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Ants - again

rhinoboy @rhinoboy (2129) 6 Aug 07

I'm not sure how specific this is to my area (Northern England) but yesterday all of the ant nests that have been driving me nuts ERUPTED. I was outside working on my 'project' around noon when I noticed an awful lot of flying...

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Damn ants nests!

rhinoboy @rhinoboy (2129) 2 Aug 07

Has anybody got a sure-fire way to get rid of ants? They're going crazy in my area lately. I think it's because we ahve a lot of paved areas and steps etc where they love to nest underneath. They had a fair size colony right...

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Away for a week.

rhinoboy @rhinoboy (2129) 12 Jul 07

Today is my last day at work before I have a week or so of leave. Don't get too envious, I'm staying home and eventually making a start on landscaping my garden. It's rare I get the chance to Mylot from home, so I'll be missing...

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2 people

Red sky: Shepherd or Sailor?

rhinoboy @rhinoboy (2129) 10 Jul 07

I'm sure most people have heard the rhyme; Red sky at night: shepherds delight, Red sky at morning: shepherds warning. I've also heard it with sailor in place of shepherd. Is one version 'correct'? or does it depend whether...

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Beautiful big houses

rhinoboy @rhinoboy (2129) 3 Jul 07

My wife and I were driving through a really nice town the other day and noticing the beautiful big houses there. I made the observation that most people aspire to have a beautiful big house, but the only people who can afford them...

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Do you respond to resolved discussions?

rhinoboy @rhinoboy (2129) 28 Jun 07

I've noticed severral times that discussions I'm responding to have already had a 'best response' chosen. Since I'm usually halfway through typing my reply, I finish and post it anyway. Do you care whether you get best...

best response

chosen

discussion

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What will Tony do?

rhinoboy @rhinoboy (2129) 26 Jun 07

It has been much speculated upon in the British press as to what our Prime Minister Tony Blair will do with his time now the his pal Gordon is taking the reigns. One suggestion I have repeatedly heard is that he will make...

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Do you need help with English?

rhinoboy @rhinoboy (2129) 25 Jun 07

I've noticed several people from countries around the world asking questions or needing help with learning the language. English is my only language, but I'm quite good with it and I've spoken it for almost 30 years! Please...

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woohoooo!

rhinoboy @rhinoboy (2129) 22 Jun 07

Cor blimey guv'nor I've only gone and hit me bag o' sand innit!Far be it from me to post futile and irrellevant discussions, but I thought I'd have a sad little celebratory post for this minor accomplishment. i don;t know how you...

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2 people

Why are some people scared of the weather?

rhinoboy @rhinoboy (2129) 22 Jun 07

I'm convinced that my wife thinks rain will make her melt or shrink! Once she used an umbrella to move 5 steps from the house to the car! I'm not nuts, I wear a waterproof coat etc, but one of the things I love about fishing is...

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3 people

Plans for a fun day?

rhinoboy @rhinoboy (2129) 22 Jun 07

My wife is at work tomorrow and I have our daughter all to myself for the day (7am - 5pm). I need to get a haircut, but that should only take an hour or so, so what should we do for the rest of the day? My girl is 8 months old so...

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Diversifying.

rhinoboy @rhinoboy (2129) 18 Jun 07

I've been fishing for a couple of years now. I started by fishing for trout with worms and power-bait, and progressed on to sea-fishing. I still enjoy fishing for trout but would like to try fly fishing. Have you tried fishing...

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When do you stop using shampoo?

rhinoboy @rhinoboy (2129) 5 Jun 07

Plenty of guys are bald, either shaven or from hair-loss. I presume that you would just use soap or whatever if you have absolutely no hair, but if you have some around the sides or stubble from shaving it, When do you stop using...

life

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don't touch the bump!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

rhinoboy @rhinoboy (2129) 4 Jun 07

When my wife was pregnant, one of the most irritating things she found was that complete strangers would start talking to you and grope your bump! Obviously you don't mind some family and friends copping a feel when invited or...

annoying strangers

baby bump

pregnancy

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First wedding anniversary.

rhinoboy @rhinoboy (2129) 31 May 07

I'm looking to buy or do something really nice for my wife. I've looked through all of the usual suggestions on websites, but can't find anything inspirational. My wife doesn't really have any hobbies, apart from caring for our...

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Is an interview the right way to select a person for a job?

rhinoboy @rhinoboy (2129) 15 May 07

A friends discussion got me thinking about job applications. In the UK, the standard way to get a job is to fill out an application or send a letter & your CV (resume). A few of these are then chose to have an interview. The...

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How many people believe sales 'science'?

rhinoboy @rhinoboy (2129) 15 May 07

We are constantly bombarded with consumerism fuelled science from newspapers and television. I've seen a few people asking whether things 'actually work' after seeing "amazing results" in a commercial! Are you hoodwinked into...

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3 people