Things Noticeable this week - Page 4

**Greenman** · November 15th, 2009, 09:22 PM

I went to Brent Cross Shopping Centre last Wednesday and a massive round tree has been erected, made up of circular pieces but not Grotto yet! Its not unusual to see decorations early in shops but I've not seen any house ones yet but give it time and they will be up directly after Advent Sunday. Before that, we have Chanukah so soon time to get the Menorah out(or Hannukiah if you like) and the candles-think of it as Diwali with out the noise.

Amazone · November 15th, 2009, 09:39 PM

The burial of Robert Enke today.
Perhaps it was not important to the world but for me
Robert Enke was a German goalkeeper and suffered from serious depressions. His 2-year-old daughter died 3 years ago. Later his wife and he adopted a little girl. Robert Enke committed suicide at the 10.11.09 by throwing himself in front of a train. We miss Robert not because he was a good goalkeeper but because we have lost a man with a good character. Only who knew him understands what I mean.
Good night, Robert and take care on your daughter.

A very touching moment. 0n 1:14 and 2:38 you see his wife
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSBNoBfjntI

**Greenman** · November 16th, 2009, 09:41 AM

Its not wrong at all for all genuine football fans to mourn any great footballers' loss-Robert Enke was a fine goalkeeper for Germany and his club and to lose his life like that is completely tragic-it shows us sometimes that the so-called 'beautiful game' is not so and lives can be irrevocably changed for the worse. I would feel that way of all footballers and/or managers-I think I am right in saying that Saturday was the anniversary of the death of Jock Stein, fine Scottish manager. Scousers(and I am an honourary one) never forget Shankley, Paisley, Fagan etc and of course the disasters of Hysel and Hillsborough same as Man Utd fans remember the Busby Babes.

**Greenman** · November 16th, 2009, 03:52 PM

And speaking of loss I see that great actor Edward Woodward has died at the age of 79 from amongst other things pneumonia-what a sad loss to the acting world from his appearance in 'The Wicker Man'(which I haven't seen, don't really like horror) to the US series "The Equaliser" from 'Callan' to Eastenders just a few months ago. He will be sadly missed.

**Wendigo** · November 16th, 2009, 05:52 PM

Pres. Barack Obama - "We do not seek to impose any system of government on any other nation"
Is it the Chinese version of April 1st today?

**haldane4** · November 16th, 2009, 06:27 PM

Also saddened to hear of the death of Edward Woodward - his roles in Callan and 1990 are fixed permanently into my memory.

RIP

Aubrey · November 16th, 2009, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babs71

when or where did they do this?

i have no memory of that - but i agree that May and Taylor are wankers now.

I think they did some concerts with Paul Rogers, the singer out of Free.

**Greenman** · November 17th, 2009, 04:23 PM

Afternoon folks.
Dark isn't it? Funny it happens every year and yet you never fully get used to it being so dark out at 5pm. The day is shorter and the night longer, but it seems to me that Christmas is the wrong time. Its a long day if you happen to be a kid because your day starts at 6am normally and involves you running into your parents' room two hours before they are due to get up and bounce up and down on their bed excitedly-the day just seems to drag, but as you get older and get a sense of time the day is over all too soon-at least it was like that in our house when I was young.

How apt that Nick Griffin will be contesting the town of Barking! you couldn't make it up could you.

Mind you judging from the comments on yesterday's news the good people of Barking (and Dagenham) won't be swayed by his political rhetoric and ranting-so many chances to shoot himself in the foot.

**tamsmith** · November 17th, 2009, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greenman

And speaking of loss I see that great actor Edward Woodward has died at the age of 79 from amongst other things pneumonia-what a sad loss to the acting world from his appearance in 'The Wicker Man'(which I haven't seen, don't really like horror) to the US series "The Equaliser" from 'Callan' to Eastenders just a few months ago. He will be sadly missed.

A really nice man. No airs and graces. Just happy to talk about the "theatre" to who ever he met.

**1952224** · November 19th, 2009, 03:25 PM

wonder what platini,s got to say about fair play in football now

November 15th, 2009, 09:22 PM	#31
Greenman Live Legend of VEF Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Underground lair somewhere in the world Posts: 20,353 Thanks: 30,936 Thanked 383,507 Times in 19,356 Posts	I went to Brent Cross Shopping Centre last Wednesday and a massive round tree has been erected, made up of circular pieces but not Grotto yet! Its not unusual to see decorations early in shops but I've not seen any house ones yet but give it time and they will be up directly after Advent Sunday. Before that, we have Chanukah so soon time to get the Menorah out(or Hannukiah if you like) and the candles-think of it as Diwali with out the noise. __________________ There was only ONE Greenman, and you accepted no substitutes! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Rest in peace MaxJoker-you will be sorely missed. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 20,000: Milestone reached!

November 16th, 2009, 09:41 AM	#33
Greenman Live Legend of VEF Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Underground lair somewhere in the world Posts: 20,353 Thanks: 30,936 Thanked 383,507 Times in 19,356 Posts	Its not wrong at all for all genuine football fans to mourn any great footballers' loss-Robert Enke was a fine goalkeeper for Germany and his club and to lose his life like that is completely tragic-it shows us sometimes that the so-called 'beautiful game' is not so and lives can be irrevocably changed for the worse. I would feel that way of all footballers and/or managers-I think I am right in saying that Saturday was the anniversary of the death of Jock Stein, fine Scottish manager. Scousers(and I am an honourary one) never forget Shankley, Paisley, Fagan etc and of course the disasters of Hysel and Hillsborough same as Man Utd fans remember the Busby Babes. __________________ There was only ONE Greenman, and you accepted no substitutes! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Rest in peace MaxJoker-you will be sorely missed. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 20,000: Milestone reached!

November 16th, 2009, 03:52 PM	#34
Greenman Live Legend of VEF Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Underground lair somewhere in the world Posts: 20,353 Thanks: 30,936 Thanked 383,507 Times in 19,356 Posts	And speaking of loss I see that great actor Edward Woodward has died at the age of 79 from amongst other things pneumonia-what a sad loss to the acting world from his appearance in 'The Wicker Man'(which I haven't seen, don't really like horror) to the US series "The Equaliser" from 'Callan' to Eastenders just a few months ago. He will be sadly missed. __________________ There was only ONE Greenman, and you accepted no substitutes! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Rest in peace MaxJoker-you will be sorely missed. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 20,000: Milestone reached!

November 17th, 2009, 04:23 PM	#38
Greenman Live Legend of VEF Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Underground lair somewhere in the world Posts: 20,353 Thanks: 30,936 Thanked 383,507 Times in 19,356 Posts	Afternoon folks. Dark isn't it? Funny it happens every year and yet you never fully get used to it being so dark out at 5pm. The day is shorter and the night longer, but it seems to me that Christmas is the wrong time. Its a long day if you happen to be a kid because your day starts at 6am normally and involves you running into your parents' room two hours before they are due to get up and bounce up and down on their bed excitedly-the day just seems to drag, but as you get older and get a sense of time the day is over all too soon-at least it was like that in our house when I was young. How apt that Nick Griffin will be contesting the town of Barking! you couldn't make it up could you. Mind you judging from the comments on yesterday's news the good people of Barking (and Dagenham) won't be swayed by his political rhetoric and ranting-so many chances to shoot himself in the foot. __________________ There was only ONE Greenman, and you accepted no substitutes! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Rest in peace MaxJoker-you will be sorely missed. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 20,000: Milestone reached!

November 19th, 2009, 03:25 PM	#40
1952224 Vintage Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: hartlepool u.k. Posts: 804 Thanks: 5,356 Thanked 11,334 Times in 794 Posts	cheating pays wonder what platini,s got to say about fair play in football now

November 15th, 2009, 09:39 PM	#32
Amazone Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 301 Thanks: 62 Thanked 824 Times in 191 Posts	The burial of Robert Enke today. Perhaps it was not important to the world but for me Robert Enke was a German goalkeeper and suffered from serious depressions. His 2-year-old daughter died 3 years ago. Later his wife and he adopted a little girl. Robert Enke committed suicide at the 10.11.09 by throwing himself in front of a train. We miss Robert not because he was a good goalkeeper but because we have lost a man with a good character. Only who knew him understands what I mean. Good night, Robert and take care on your daughter. A very touching moment. 0n 1:14 and 2:38 you see his wife http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSBNoBfjntI

November 16th, 2009, 05:52 PM	#35
Wendigo Former Staff Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Blighty Posts: 113,760 Thanks: 259,865 Thanked 1,139,138 Times in 113,882 Posts	Pres. Barack Obama - "We do not seek to impose any system of government on any other nation" Is it the Chinese version of April 1st today?

November 16th, 2009, 06:27 PM	#36
haldane4 Vintage Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 1977 Posts: 598 Thanks: 3,187 Thanked 7,055 Times in 592 Posts	Also saddened to hear of the death of Edward Woodward - his roles in Callan and 1990 are fixed permanently into my memory. RIP

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