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Judy Evans @JudyEv (346592) • Rockingham, Australia 6 Sep 22

In the photo is another of the quirky items at our house-sit. It’s pretty obvious this is a snail, made from scrap pieces of metal. Sometimes I don’t like such items but this I really like. It’s 8.30am here and Qwacka Duck has...

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Bill McAlpine Looks like a pile of junk to me too!

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Uncle Jay, Finding More Value in Your Machine @mythociate (21432) • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 25 Aug 22

I haven't gotten very far into her story (I haven't even watched this 'History of the She-Hulk'-vlog yet); and I'm of 'the generation where "Hulk" is the word for ... that (from "wrestler" Hulk Hogan to reruns of the Bill...

she hulk needs a better name

something less derivative

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marvel cinematic multiverse

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Bill McAlpine @mythociate Why indeed?

25 Aug 22

Uncle Jay, Finding More Value in Your Machine @mythociate (21432) • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 25 Aug 22

I haven't gotten very far into her story (I haven't even watched this 'History of the She-Hulk'-vlog yet); and I'm of 'the generation where "Hulk" is the word for ... that (from "wrestler" Hulk Hogan to reruns of the Bill...

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Bill McAlpine You - and the producers of that show are working on the assumption that 'Hulk' is gender-specific but if you consider that ships are generally regarded as female and an old, battered and falling-to-pieces ship is often called a hulk I don't see the need for...

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LindaOH @LindaOHio (183918) • United States 11 May 22

Modern golf originated in Scotland in the 15th century. The first written record is the banning of golf by James II in 1457 -- it was a distraction to learning archery. James IV lifted the ban in 1502. In 1764 the standard...

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Bill McAlpine @TheHorse You've never seen our son-in-law swing a golf club!

25 Aug 22

LindaOH @LindaOHio (183918) • United States 11 May 22

Modern golf originated in Scotland in the 15th century. The first written record is the banning of golf by James II in 1457 -- it was a distraction to learning archery. James IV lifted the ban in 1502. In 1764 the standard...

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Bill McAlpine Our son-in-law is mad keen on golf. Every chance he gets he's off to the golf course. Personally, I think it's a waste of a good walk!

25 Aug 22

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M Cheung @Beestring (14925) • Hong Kong 24 Aug 22

When I was a child, there was no Barbie. I loved to play paper dolls. Paper dolls are figures cut out of paper or thin card, with separate clothes, also made of paper, that are usually held onto the dolls by paper folding tabs. I...

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Bill McAlpine @58lordstreet Don't knock it until you've tried it!

25 Aug 22

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M Cheung @Beestring (14925) • Hong Kong 24 Aug 22

When I was a child, there was no Barbie. I loved to play paper dolls. Paper dolls are figures cut out of paper or thin card, with separate clothes, also made of paper, that are usually held onto the dolls by paper folding tabs. I...

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Bill McAlpine Monopoly is banned in our house! Far too many arguments

25 Aug 22

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M Cheung @Beestring (14925) • Hong Kong 24 Aug 22

When I was a child, there was no Barbie. I loved to play paper dolls. Paper dolls are figures cut out of paper or thin card, with separate clothes, also made of paper, that are usually held onto the dolls by paper folding tabs. I...

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Bill McAlpine @Beestring I don't read so much nowadays - too busy online!

25 Aug 22

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M Cheung @Beestring (14925) • Hong Kong 24 Aug 22

When I was a child, there was no Barbie. I loved to play paper dolls. Paper dolls are figures cut out of paper or thin card, with separate clothes, also made of paper, that are usually held onto the dolls by paper folding tabs. I...

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Bill McAlpine I played a lot with Meccano. A little bit of Lego too but mainly I read a lot of books

24 Aug 22

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Bill McAlpine @ScotMac (1335) • Edinburgh, Scotland 20 Aug 22

After all that has been said and done concerning the coronavirus pandemic and, given the fact that we now have effective vaccines against it, does the threat of catching Covid-19 still concern you? It seems like the virus is...

coronavirus covid 19

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Bill McAlpine @Torunn Some of these conspiracy theories are complete madness!!!

24 Aug 22

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Bill McAlpine @ScotMac (1335) • Edinburgh, Scotland 20 Aug 22

After all that has been said and done concerning the coronavirus pandemic and, given the fact that we now have effective vaccines against it, does the threat of catching Covid-19 still concern you? It seems like the virus is...

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Bill McAlpine It's still going on where I am too but we are following the official advice about wearing masks and are happy to do so.

22 Aug 22

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Bill McAlpine @ScotMac (1335) • Edinburgh, Scotland 20 Aug 22

After all that has been said and done concerning the coronavirus pandemic and, given the fact that we now have effective vaccines against it, does the threat of catching Covid-19 still concern you? It seems like the virus is...

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Bill McAlpine Treating it more or less the same as 'flu is probably the most practical way to go. It's something we all have to get used to living with.

22 Aug 22

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Bill McAlpine @ScotMac (1335) • Edinburgh, Scotland 20 Aug 22

After all that has been said and done concerning the coronavirus pandemic and, given the fact that we now have effective vaccines against it, does the threat of catching Covid-19 still concern you? It seems like the virus is...

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Bill McAlpine My wife and I have had both doses of a vaccine and we've also had a booster dose - three doses in total. There is some talk in my country of another booster for the coming winter and my wife and I will be having that too!

22 Aug 22

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Bill McAlpine @ScotMac (1335) • Edinburgh, Scotland 20 Aug 22

After all that has been said and done concerning the coronavirus pandemic and, given the fact that we now have effective vaccines against it, does the threat of catching Covid-19 still concern you? It seems like the virus is...

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Bill McAlpine For many people it is still a serious illness. We must all do what we think is best for our own circumstances.

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Bill McAlpine @ScotMac (1335) • Edinburgh, Scotland 20 Aug 22

After all that has been said and done concerning the coronavirus pandemic and, given the fact that we now have effective vaccines against it, does the threat of catching Covid-19 still concern you? It seems like the virus is...

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Bill McAlpine We can only hope that it will eventually become less deadly for everyone. Until then we must take what precautions we deem necessary.

22 Aug 22

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Bill McAlpine @ScotMac (1335) • Edinburgh, Scotland 20 Aug 22

After all that has been said and done concerning the coronavirus pandemic and, given the fact that we now have effective vaccines against it, does the threat of catching Covid-19 still concern you? It seems like the virus is...

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Bill McAlpine I think it will be with us for ever. Eventually, we will all learn to deal with it just like we deal with colds and 'flu.

22 Aug 22

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Bill McAlpine @ScotMac (1335) • Edinburgh, Scotland 20 Aug 22

After all that has been said and done concerning the coronavirus pandemic and, given the fact that we now have effective vaccines against it, does the threat of catching Covid-19 still concern you? It seems like the virus is...

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Bill McAlpine My wife and I were very careful yet we still caught it! Yes, live your life as normally as possible. My wife and I will certainly not hide from it.

22 Aug 22

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Bill McAlpine @ScotMac (1335) • Edinburgh, Scotland 20 Aug 22

After all that has been said and done concerning the coronavirus pandemic and, given the fact that we now have effective vaccines against it, does the threat of catching Covid-19 still concern you? It seems like the virus is...

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Bill McAlpine Yes - getting on with it is about the correct attitude. Take precautions, certainly, but continue living your life.

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Bill McAlpine @ScotMac (1335) • Edinburgh, Scotland 20 Aug 22

After all that has been said and done concerning the coronavirus pandemic and, given the fact that we now have effective vaccines against it, does the threat of catching Covid-19 still concern you? It seems like the virus is...

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Bill McAlpine It is likely that Covid-19 will be with us for the foreseeable future. I guess it's become just another hazard of daily living.

22 Aug 22

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Bill McAlpine @ScotMac (1335) • Edinburgh, Scotland 20 Aug 22

After all that has been said and done concerning the coronavirus pandemic and, given the fact that we now have effective vaccines against it, does the threat of catching Covid-19 still concern you? It seems like the virus is...

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Bill McAlpine @DaddyEvil Covid-19 is a deadly disease for some people. No way would I criticise anyone for protecting themselves!

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