[Geezer]

And Happy Holiday to the folks in Turkmenistan

Apparently, all our members in Turkmenistan are using proxy servers.

[imatfaal]

Unfo our turkmenistani readers are probably too afraid to respond on such a liberal and dangerous site as this.  Media freedom is the third worst in the world

[Don_1 (OP)]

Born today in 1656, Edmund Halley

Born today in 1946, Peter Green (Greenbaum) in London (founder member of Fleetwood Mac)

Died today in 1618, Walter Raleigh (Cause of death - a severe case of lack of head) and in 1950, Gustav V, King of Sweden dies at the age of 92.

In `1904 the New York Subway opens.

[Geezer]

Born today in 1656, Edmund Halley

Wasn't he the bloke with the Comets? You're about three centuries off.

[Don_1 (OP)]

Born today in 1656, Edmund Halley

Wasn't he the bloke with the Comets? You're about three centuries off.

Wrong comets Geezer;

Not these comets (plural)


This comet (singular)


But as it happens, I seem to have made a faux pas anyway, Edmund (or Edmond) was actually born on the 8th Nov 1656.


Died today, In the light of recent horrific revelations, I have removed mention of this most unsavory individual. He now ranks among the most despised and evil men ever to walk this Earth.

[Don_1 (OP)]

But on a much happier note, I can report that your's truly is a Grandpa as of this morning!!!!



Whares that ceeegarrrr

Unfortunately, I have to be in Frankfurt from tomorrow, for e few days. Typical!!!

[Geezer]

Congratulations! Is that the first?

Coincidentally, Mrs G went to visit our daughter in New Jersey who had a baby (on the Ides of March!). It started snowing there this morning, and it hasn't stopped yet [] - You better get on your bike and get to Frankfurt before it arrives there.   

[imatfaal]

Congrats Don

[Don_1 (OP)]

Congratulations! Is that the first?

Coincidentally, Mrs G went to visit our daughter in New Jersey who had a baby (on the Ides of March!). It started snowing there this morning, and it hasn't stopped yet [] - You better get on your bike and get to Frankfurt before it arrives there.  

Yep, its the first.

It was a balmy 19^oC in Frankfurt yesterday!

Congrats Don

Thanks. Mother & baby doing well.

[Don_1 (OP)]

On this day in 0079 Mt Vesuvius erupted and buried Pompei.

In 1800, John Adams, 2nd President of the US, becomes the first to reside in The White House. Later in the year he would be succeeded by Thomas Jefferson


On this day in 1985, Phil Silvers (Sgt Bilko) dies.

And born today in 1815, Crawford Williamson Long, first physician to administer ether anesthesia for surgery.

[neilep]

YAYYYY !!...congrats to ewe and family Gramps !!

[Nizzle]

Nov 3rd

Laika the Russian dog was launched into space on 3 November 1957 and became the first animal in space.

[Don_1 (OP)]

On this day in 1922 a labourer working for Howard Carter stumbles on a sunken step which proves to be the entrance to the tomb of Tutankhamun.

Richard Gatling patent's the Gatling Gun in 1862.

In 1529, Cardinal Wolsey is arrested.

In 0644, Urmar 1st (Khalifa Umar bin al-Khattab) 2nd Khalif of Islam is murdered.

[Geezer]

On this day in 1922 a labourer working for Howard Carter stumbles on a sunken step which proves to be the entrance to the tomb of Tutankhamun.

There was a sign on the door that said "Toot, and come in".

[Don_1 (OP)]

On this day in 1605, Guy Fawkes and his fellow conspirators had their plan to blow up parliament thwarted after Lord Monteagle received a tip off warning him to stay away from parleament.

COME BACK GUY, ALL IS FORGIVEN.


Where are all the assassins when you need them most?

[Karen W.]

But on a much happier note, I can report that your's truly is a Grandpa as of this morning!!!!



Whares that ceeegarrrr

Unfortunately, I have to be in Frankfurt from tomorrow, for e few days. Typical!!!

Congratulations Grandpapa...Is it a boy  or girl or both...? How much does he or she weigh how long etc etc etc...Pictures dear Grandpa pictures!!! I Love whittle babies...Awwwwwww... HOW is Daddy doing? Thought I would ask, cause daddy is usually left out and that can be down right heart breaking... Dads are usually the ones who need comforting and calming.. hee hee hee.. Glad mom and baby are well too, of coarse!

[Don_1 (OP)]

'tis a bonny wee lass, Karen. Mum, Dad & Baby are all doing just fine.

Doh!!! She is soooooooooooooo sweet

[Karen W.]

Oh.....I bet she is sweet....lol...you must be a great Dad Nd grandpapa...so cool..So i just found out about six weeks ago that I am finally gonna be a grandma on April 19ther abouts. On the dads, my sons birthday..would be cool to have Dad share his birthday with son or daughter...

[Karen W.]

Your son girl...or your daughter had the baby

[Don_1 (OP)]

Born today in 1656 - Edmund Halley (No connection to 'Rock Around the Clock!) and in 1848, Gottlob Frege (mathematician) and in 1922, Cristiaan Barnard (surgeon) - performed the first human heart transplant in 1967.

On this day in 1980, Voyager 1 reveals the 15th moon of Saturn.
In 1602 the Bodleian Library is established in Oxford.
In 1895 Wilhelm Röntgen discovers X-rays.

In 1889 Montana becomes the 41st state of the union.