Army Thread 2nd January 2012

[tiptronic_ct]

Army Thread 2nd January 2012

Jeez... Jasmine and two of the cats are wrecking one of the lavender bushes. There must be a mouse or some other little animal in there somewhere, because they just won't let up. A well-aimed spray of the hosepipe might do the trick. If it's a mole, I kinda hope they get it... Although the cubs would give me terrible stares of disapproval if I had to voice that sentiment.

[tiptronic_ct]

Army Thread 2nd January 2012

Quick survey: who still have their appendixes?

I was lucky enough to retain mine. Was it ever established if they do serve a purpose in the body or are evolutionary relics?

[tiptronic_ct]

Army Thread 2nd January 2012

Appendices? Or is that the plural for appendix in the context of attachments to contracts / legal documents?

[anon]

Army Thread 2nd January 2012

Got rid of mine aged 22. Appendices is the plural I think. Well it was in my hospital career!

[Tabbers (a.k.a. KTAB)]

Army Thread 2nd January 2012

Morning folks, fingers crossed Panno.
Tips I still have all my bits in tact I think, minus a few million brain cells I have murdered.

[expat3]

Army Thread 2nd January 2012

Morning Army
Quick flyby-have to take my son to camp in a few minutes. It's back to school and work tomorrow.
Panno-hope everything goes ok.:l
I still have mine.
back laters xxx

[tiptronic_ct]

Army Thread 2nd January 2012

Good morning Tabbers & Expattie

OK. Who still have their tonsils? And do tonsils serve a purpose?

[Tabbers (a.k.a. KTAB)]

Army Thread 2nd January 2012

Hi Expat, Tips lots of my bits no longer serve any useful purpose according to DW :H:H:H

[tawnyfrog]

Army Thread 2nd January 2012

Appendix - check
Tonsils - check
Ovaries - check
Uterus - check

Anything else you need to know about?

[tiptronic_ct]

Army Thread 2nd January 2012

A wile back I posted a picture of a grandailla (passion fruit) blossom. I've been a tad bored this morning, so herewith a progress update:

A blossom:



Two young fruit developing:




One about the size of a large egg:




Once they turn mostly purple, they're ready to be harvested. Best when left until the skin dries out and becomes wrinkly. Like some people, they get better with a bit of age on their side. A certain amphibian comes to mind

[tiptronic_ct]

Army Thread 2nd January 2012

tawnyfrog;1236904 wrote: Appendix - check
Tonsils - check
Ovaries - check
Uterus - check

Anything else you need to know about?

Sense of humour?

[tawnyfrog]

Army Thread 2nd January 2012

KTAB;1236903 wrote: Hi Expat, Tips lots of my bits no longer serve any useful purpose ...

I rest my case, KTABBers.

[anon]

Army Thread 2nd January 2012

Tonsils intact. They help in fighting infection or so I was led to believe?
Most common problem with the appendix is faecal material being stuck down it! If I remember correctly.

[tiptronic_ct]

Army Thread 2nd January 2012

KTAB;1236903 wrote: Hi Expat, Tips lots of my bits no longer serve any useful purpose according to DW :H:H:H

LMAO :H

[tawnyfrog]

Army Thread 2nd January 2012

tiptronic_ct;1236905 wrote:

A certain amphibian comes to mind

Get stuffed, will ya?



Nice passion fruit by the way.