[The Origins of Life]

There is no 'before the big bang'.

 

Both time and space were created at the time of the 'big bang', so it is nonsense to talk of 'a time before the big bang', or something existing before the big bang to create it.

 

In every culture and time there are creation myths, Big Bang is just another along that line.

Just as in Genesis and other stories the Big Bang theory needs more than a dash of belief to come to terms with.

 

Where as the Great Celestial Carp is absolute fact and anyway she could whip the A**e of that puny Chub

[The Origins of Life]

you're close, but not quite right, it was a celestial chub......

 

Curse Ye heretic!!!

Be gone Chub idolotrist

[The Origins of Life]

Thanks for the info Jeeps.

Any way everyone knows that Genesis and Darwin are non-sense. The universe is the spawn of the great celestial carp.

The stars are the eggs that haven't hatched yet

Peace to you all

Scapa

[I'm off in the morning]

The very best of luck Rob and team.

Cheers

Scapa

[The Origins of Life]

i find it abhorrent that the government want creationism to be taught in schools.

 

and that's my last word on the matter

 

I agree with this sentiment Jeeps but where has such a thing been proposed?

Confused

Scapa

[WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT!]

my question is HOW DO YOU WANT TO GO ?

 

At the age of 99, shot by a jealous husband

[Something for nothing]

I think that copyrights lapse 70 years after the death of the composer unless there are other arangements, but not 100% on the legal side

EG the Amatuer music group I belong to does not have pay royalties on Gilbert and Sullivan operettas now.

 

Cheers

Scapa.

 

Try the Performing Right Society http://www.prs.co.uk/ they should be able to help

[Pet hates]

Having to qualify for the right to hold an opinion

[Do I hold grudges too long?]

Nope. If the rebels lose, it is a 'Rebel Insurgency'.

 

We won so we got to pick the name.

 

Oh I understand the rules now.

 

Like , "The Socialist Republic of Vietnam"

[Do I hold grudges too long?]

War of Independence -

 

You mean the Rebel Insurgency

[Culling Grey squirrels.]

There was something on TV a few weeks ago where they were cooking and eating grey squirrels. Apparently a very healthy meat very low in saturated fats. Any one for a squirrel sausage

[Thoughtful Husband]

The man is obviously a saint, he certainly puts most of us normal men to shame. Pity about the unfortunate accident

[Down South]

Down South, Whats the rush?

 

I get the same feeling in Inverness

 

I dread driving down "Sooth" these days. Especially when I visit the family in Bournemouth.

There you have the added hazard of "Mature" motorists. You must remember that just because the vehicle in front is indicating right, it won't neccessarily turn right

[Hair Remover]

Very good Newt. I had not heard that one before

[Bird ID Help Please]

Didn't realise they was attracted to humans.

 

Oh they are in an aggresive way, but they rarely attack Ferrets so you should be OK.

 

Seriously though if you are confronted by an angry gander, face it and open your arms wide so you appear bigger. Don't turn your back on the blighters unless you want a lovely big bruise on your bum

[Well, good news.]

Glad to hear your great news. Your positive attitude has seen you through.

Cheers

Scapa

[Bird ID Help Please]

Hi Jan

As a goose keeper I would say, that is a Toulouse Gander (domesticated breed). He is in very good condition and has his left wing clipped. At this time of year these gents are thinking about father hood so become rather territorial, hence the aggressive behaviour.

Cheers

Scapa

[The Colour Of Fire Engines]

A few years back I took part in a study to determine what colour was most visibile at sea by Search and Rescue craft.

Lifeboats and Helicopters took part in searches for coloured bouys in various sea and light conditions.

I believe that yellow was by far the most visible.

[2006]

Its official now I am p1ssed all the best for this year team

 

Me too

[Merry Xmas Elton]

I would like to wish you all the best over the festive season from all the AN forum members. I have made a load of new contacts and friends through this forum Elton,I am sure most of the other members can echo this sentiment as well.

 

Thank You

 

Here here

The real Scapa

[US Woman Swallows]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/4557192.stm

 

A woman's row with her boyfriend about a mobile phone suddenly went quiet - when she swallowed the handset whole.

 

Does that mean she is engaged??

[Does it..]

Spare a thought for the workers at Christmas

I finish a day shift at 1900 then back at 1900 tomorrow for three 12 hour night shifts. At least I am home for Christmas dinner this year but will have to be on mineral water all day as have to drive to work

 

Never mind I am then off for three weeks hols including New Year to catch up

 

Merry Christmas all.

God bless us everyone

Scapa

[From The Sublime To The Ridiculous]

As a purer than snow ex smoker I can understand the feeling of smokers being marginalised.

 

Any worker can refuse to enter your home if he/she thinks it is unsafe and this might include tobacco smoke, like wise my habit of walking about with a meat axe might deter some.

However what really worries me is the idea that local authorities will draw up lists of smokers homes, where can this idea take us consiparcy theorists

[Fantastic News!]

Congratulations, Well done and good luck

[Elton Gets Married]

So this makes heterosexuals living together and not wanting the marriage option as distinctly 3rd class citizens, or have I missed the point?

 

The thing is Alan that a hetrosexual couple have always had the option to marry whereas a same sex couple have not until now. No one is forcing any one into a formalised relationship but just making things a bit more equal.

 

Cheers

The Real Scapa