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Burns Night! A poetic celebration.
Hello Scope Community! Tonight is Burns Night, a date in the calendar of many Scots,
a day to celebrate the most celebrated Scottish poet Robert Burns. For those
who don’t know it, I hope to explain a little about this wonderful tradition I
picked up while I lived in Scotland. [A portrait of Robert Burns, from his chest…
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Wimbledon's accessible seating reaches new lows!
You might think this is a bad thing from reading the title of this post, but rather excitingly, for those of you who are tennis fans, Wimbledon 2023 will be more accessible than ever! As a long-time fan of the sport, and being lucky enough to visit almost every year since 2009, it's always been a bit of a shame to me that…
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Weight loss/healthy eating/exercise
If anyone is trying to lose weight or just be more healthy with eating or physical activity this is the place to discuss it!! :) I have been trying to lose weight for 5 weeks now. Lost 12 pounds. I am very happy. Apologies if this thread is a trigger for anyone. I assume the title is enough that people won't click on it if…
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Poem called winter sunlight
Poem called winter sunlight The winter sunlight shown weakly. The wind had a bitter bite to it as cut the skin on face as a cold chilling wind blow as the trees were unable to stand up to the strength of the wind as I drove through my local park. The lowering sunlight made impossible to see who was coming from the opposite…
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What things get your goat?
What things do you hate in life? What really annoys you. I hate the smell of cooked food last lingers up to half an hour after its cooked. Can't stand it, it's off putting.
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Did you know...??
I thought I'd set up another thread, a bit like 'Ask Anything' where you reply to the previous post and add your own. Did you know.. Rabbits can't be sick?
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What's the oldest thing you still own?
A difference from the most expensive thing you own. What is the oldest thing you own? For me it's something a little silly, I still have my very first stuffed toy. A small yellow rabbit that is named "bunny". I think I was 2 or 3 when I got it. It only has 1 ear left now, the other has been lost to time. As another…
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Your posts will appear when approved
Seems I cannot comment on some posts but I can on others. Now, if my posts jump on a few times on one thread, it's because I tried to comment a few times on one post, it's not me being blonde :#
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In a pickle
Hi everyone, so wanted to ask as im.on UC normal and housing element and LCRW, as because of my illness I can't go out to work but I am bored out of my wits with no social life and would rathe be making some money from home so say if wanted to work from home, maybe a weekend job or 3 days a week or something part time, how…
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Introduction
Good evening I'm new here my name is Kerry. I have Hemiplegia, just looking to introduce myself to the online community.
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Penguin Awareness Day
As some of you may know, I really like penguins, so here's a link about this special day!https://www.wincalendar.com/uk/Penguin-Awareness-Day
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Poem called stormy weather arrive to uk shores
Poem called stormy weather arrive to uk shoresThe howling winds blow through the windows are heard shuddering rings in my ears The rapid rain falling and heard running off our roof titles and the rain drops can heard taps on our windows. I hope you that all the scope online community members all stay safe and healthy and I…
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Hospital
Starting my 80th day in hospital today well not today as I have been moved to a so called rehabilitation unit mega depression has set in now suffering with AMP-C and Strep B infections can life kick me any more
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Good news stories
January can be a really tough month to get through, so I thought it might be nice for us to share some lighthearted news stories from across the world. Did you see this one about the man who found out a mouse was tidying his shed? He set up a camera after noticing things were moving about overnight. Turns out a little…
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Superfoods etc.
Hopefully this topic is allowed, as it's not intended to be about medicines/medical advice. Does anyone have any views or experience r.e. all these different edible products that are meant to be good for you? There seems to be a lot of them that have come out in the last 5-10 years. i.e. "Super foods" "Shot" drinks - often…
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Legal issues for my wife
My wife is the member ..she had a catastrophic brain injury..family are trying to cheat her out of an Inheritance.. any ideas on getting free legal advice?
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Poem called hope
Poem called hope I hope everyone is well here on online community today. Your are all so supportive and kind and sublime in your own individual ways. You are beautiful rays of sunshine bringing warmth and brightness into the online community is so glorious and inspiring us to keep our spirits high rising every day find our…
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Stormy Weather poem
Stormy Weather poem The winds gusting with unbelievable force. The grey skies open which allows the rain to come down with so much volatility which makes the seas tremendously difficult for the fishing ships to catch their fish to allow them to make a living to allow them to feed their children and families even in stormy…
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Bringing a dog up as a vegan
I was going to post this on the vegan thread but I thought it was better off as a separate topic. What do you think about doing this? Cruel as dogs are naturally meat eaters, or good for the planet/other animals?
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Well Poppy...
...you are now in your new home, your next chapter has begun. Good luck, I do hope it is a very happy & a more comfortable one. :)