That is quite a good skill, Katharine. I sometimes try to write with my left hand, and though I never write very neatly with it, I did figure out this factual joke:

If you want to figure how your first writing attempts were, try writing left-handed.

I'm not so sure. A few months ago, I noticed Sir Terence's score at a historical low: 17. Doesn't that mean he does not cheat? And if taking the quiz repeatedly is against the rules, it should be listed clearly at the top. Sir Terence could have a family as well who does not know as much as he does.

Thanks are due to Tony here as well, because on New Year's Eve whilst everybody else was celebrating I nobbled Sir Terence to make sure he couldn't come in the first three!! Why would you do that? I don't think we have absolute proof that he's cheating - it would be very unkind if he someone who ju...

It's really fun to do, though - for me, not only do I know it's good manners, but I actually enjoy the process.

Don't keep the Facebook account then. They will have no choice but to write. (If you turn your phone off as well.)

"He - he was reading a while ago, darling. I really don't know why he stopped." "It's not, you great big silly! Wasting my time!"

I've only seen the screen version of Mama Mia, and although I loved the songs (well it's ABBA, of course I'd like them), I didn't particularly like the story. I love "Mama Mia"! Both the songs (of course) and the story. Thank you for your warning, Courtenay. I will be careful not to sugge...

Excellent time jokes. So was the "Ten Elves" one. Here's a good one: A man hears a knock at his door. He opens it, and finds a snail standing there. He picks it and throws it as far as he can. Three years later, the man hears a knock at his door. He opens it, and sees the same snail standi...

"My Fair Lady" and "Sound of Music" are both lovely films. The songs, story, acting... everything! I have never watched the film, "Les Miserables" though it seems interesting.

A very Happy New Year to everyone! May this year be filled with Life's nicest surprises for us all.

"The cat's offended, can't you see? Now leave your newspaper and apologize on bended knees!"

Courtenay wrote:I have to try not to raise my eyebrows when people here say to me "Gosh, isn't it warm?" (So then I tell them how hot it is in Australia right now and watch them go a bit pale.)

Hilarious!

It's a shame it did not snow ...still, there could always be a White January!

Mr. Goon had decided to practically teach children the alphabet - the problem was, he could only do the letter 'X'.

16 this month - and I thought I'd be any better by the end of the year!

Mr. Goon took being the idea 'ahead' of his time one step further.