Cold Ale - The Blokes' Thread!

[The Atheist]

Maybe it's from Phillips genes; I seem to recall that Elizabeths sister was quite good looking...
I'm trying to recall, which of the royals are locked away; is it Elizabeths sister or daughter...
I wonder, to be a king or a president, do you have to have at least one relative that is in prison or a sanitorium?

Mad Margaret, the Queen's sister.

I thought the president or king had to be nuts! Worked for Dubbya.


I'm kicking myself for not inventing that needle first; I would use my new found wealth to purchase the dallas cheerleaders and the curling girls to cheer at our team...
Who shall I dress up as if I play mascot?

Alice, as in Through the Looking-Glass.


You know, on second thought, won't that thread just slip right back out?

No more than a normal needle.

[prendrelemick]

Maybe it's from Phillips genes; I seem to recall that Elizabeths sister was quite good looking...
I'm trying to recall, which of the royals are locked away; is it Elizabeths sister or daughter...
I wonder, to be a king or a president, do you have to have at least one relative that is in prison or a sanitorium?


I'm kicking myself for not inventing that needle first; I would use my new found wealth to purchase the dallas cheerleaders and the curling girls to cheer at our team...
Who shall I dress up as if I play mascot?

You know, on second thought, won't that thread just slip right back out?

As the actress said to the Bishop, just pop it back in again.

Princess Margret (God rest her soul) was never actualy locked away, but was kept in the background because her behavior was a little too normal for a Royal Princess,- drinking, smoking, sleeping around etc..

There was a Prince John who was kept hidden away on the Isle of Wight because of his mentally challenged condition. He would be the Queen's Uncle I think.

The mascot of our local RL team is Alley Cat, but perhaps that wouldn't suit your high moral standing.:aureola: I see you in a Wonder Woman outfit.

[soundofmusic]

Mad Margaret, the Queen's sister.

I thought the president or king had to be nuts! Worked for Dubbya.

Alice, as in Through the Looking-Glass.


Poor Margaret, I think everything started spinning out of control when she couldn't marry that nice chap...what was it, Townsend? Silly, really, when we think of what would become of the royal marriages 2 or 3 decades later.
I recall George W. mentioning that he would feel vindicated when Obama spent his 3rd month in the whitehouse; it worked, he's never quite gotten rid of that "walking in a mine field look" since.
That will work, I feel like Alice every day of my life:nonod:


As the actress said to the Bishop, just pop it back in again.

Princess Margret (God rest her soul) was never actualy locked away, but was kept in the background because her behavior was a little too normal for a Royal Princess,- drinking, smoking, sleeping around etc..

There was a Prince John who was kept hidden away on the Isle of Wight because of his mentally challenged condition. He would be the Queen's Uncle I think.

The mascot of our local RL team is Alley Cat, but perhaps that wouldn't suit your high moral standing.:aureola: I see you in a Wonder Woman outfit.

:hurray: Stellar Humor, I think we can all identify with...unfortunately:nonod:
That's interesting, I had never heard of Prince John.
Well thank you for your faith in my character...What is it they say about the perfect woman, wonder woman in....., an alley cat in....:lol:

[gbrekken]

I lost interest in the NHL style of play decades ago, when head-hunting became popular and more than accepted. Guy LeFleur and Rocket Richard were early heroes. Last stand-up (not butterfly style) goalie I remember watching was Ken Dryden. Since then, I was interested only for a while by the likes of Messier and Gretzky in Edmonton. Is Junior A along the lines of college play in the U.S?

Sad news from the Associated Press this week: "Shady Lady Ranch's First Legal Gigolo Quits Brothel". Only ten paying customers in two months may have been a contributing factor, or he didn't charge enough. There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth north of Beatty I'm sure.

[prendrelemick]

That is sad news gbrekken. Both from the rink and the cat house. Is there any field of physical endevour where old fashioned skill is still appreciated?

[gbrekken]

That is sad news gbrekken. Both from the rink and the cat house. Is there any field of physical endevour where old fashioned skill is still appreciated?

I'll have to ask the next woman :)

[The Atheist]

Sad news from the Associated Press this week: "Shady Lady Ranch's First Legal Gigolo Quits Brothel". Only ten paying customers in two months may have been a contributing factor, or he didn't charge enough. There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth north of Beatty I'm sure.

That's terrible - even after all the free publicity he failed to get enough business to keep it up.

[The Atheist]

There was a Prince John who was kept hidden away on the Isle of Wight because of his mentally challenged condition. He would be the Queen's Uncle I think.


And yet the maddest of the nutters anywhere near the royal family is the old patriarch himself, Phil.

The man's clearly off his rocker.

Still, he's in the rigth family for it.

[soundofmusic]

That is sad news gbrekken. Both from the rink and the cat house. Is there any field of physical endevour where old fashioned skill is still appreciated?
It's a tough thing: just as I honed my skills to their finest point; I lost my ability and intitiative:wink5:


And yet the maddest of the nutters anywhere near the royal family is the old patriarch himself, Phil.

The man's clearly off his rocker.

Still, he's in the rigth family for it.

I'll have to notice him more; he tends to disappear into walls when I'm watching

I'll have to ask the next woman :)

Here I am; ask me anything:wave:

[The Atheist]

I'll have to notice him more; he tends to disappear into walls when I'm watching

If you don't know about Phil the Dill, check these out:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/416992.stm

My favourite:


In 1995 he asked a Scottish driving instructor: "How do you keep the natives off the booze long enough to pass the test."

[The Atheist]

In fact, here's an even bigger list:

http://www.aardvarkmap.net/getamap-examples/examples-prince-phillip-gaffes.htm

[prendrelemick]

Hmm, he keeps saying what everyone is thinking:nono:. He lives in his own non PC dreamworld.


Meanwhile Everyone is ****-a-hoop that the multi billion Euro, Large Hadron Collider finally worked. Nice to see all that money wasn't wasted.:rolleyes:



Can't I say ****-a-hoop then? Where's Phil when you need him!

[The Atheist]

Hmm, he keeps saying what everyone is thinking:nono:. He lives in his own non PC dreamworld.


Meanwhile Everyone is ****-a-hoop that the multi billion Euro, Large Hadron Collider finally worked. Nice to see all that money wasn't wasted.:rolleyes:



Can't I say ****-a-hoop then? Where's Phil when you need him!

yes, you can say it. A rooster is a **** as is a sparrow.

I'll be back on CERN later.

[Paulclem]

I wonder if the Queen is staying in post to save us from Charles. Just imagine though, you've got the job, the job's a cert, but you've got to wait forty years to take it up. Perhaps she knows he's got some mad plan.
I remeber him suggesting that the British Army should sell itself as mercenaries because we make good soldiers.:willy_nilly:

[soundofmusic]

I wonder if the Queen is staying in post to save us from Charles. Just imagine though, you've got the job, the job's a cert, but you've got to wait forty years to take it up. Perhaps she knows he's got some mad plan.
I remeber him suggesting that the British Army should sell itself as mercenaries because we make good soldiers.:willy_nilly:

I'm afraid Charles has a little more of his father than the nose:yesnod:

I must admit, the English are kick butt soldiers. I remember when some of our American fellows were being held hostage with a British chap; the captors had beat the devil out of him, but he still had all of his wits about him...tough as nails. :coolgleamA:

Hmm, he keeps saying what everyone is thinking:nono:. He lives in his own non PC dreamworld.

Meanwhile Everyone is ****-a-hoop that the multi billion Euro, Large Hadron Collider finally worked. Nice to see all that money wasn't wasted.:rolleyes:

Can't I say ****-a-hoop then? Where's Phil when you need him!

I was not thinking that...How to keep the Irish sober; I'd never :eek::wink5:
Why aren't there any Irish people on Lit Net:cheers2::sosp:

I think I saw that Hadron thing in Star Wars:biggrinjester:

If you don't know about Phil the Dill, check these out:



I love this guy; he certainly knows how to make an impression when everyone is paying attention to his wife, doesn't he. Do you think this started out as some passive agressive thing with the queen?

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

Gentlemen (and lady), I have returned from my hiatus, recovering from the blue screen of death. Life without a computer is complex, liberating and perhaps a blessing in disguise. I re acquainted myself with the art of reading a physical book. You know; words printed on musty paper titillating the olfactory receptor neurons. As a result of my technologically induced leave of absence, I was able to finish The Brothers Karamazov!

So my dear blokes (and blokess), let us now raise our glasses in honor of two magnificent achievements; one being the recovery of my computer and the second shall be in honor of my completing the Brothers Karamazov.

To mother Russia and Dostoevsky!

http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae114/tabuka1/IMG_1470.jpg

Your comrad,

Gilliatt

[soundofmusic]

Gentlemen (and lady), I have returned from my hiatus, recovering from the blue screen of death. Life without a computer is complex, liberating and perhaps a blessing in disguise. I re acquainted myself with the art of reading a physical book. You know; words printed on musty paper titillating the olfactory receptor neurons. As a result of my technologically induced leave of absence, I was able to finish The Brothers Karamazov!

So my dear blokes (and blokess), let us now raise our glasses in honor of two magnificent achievements; one being the recovery of my computer and the second shall be in honor of my completing the Brothers Karamazov.

To mother Russia and Dostoevsky!

http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae114/tabuka1/IMG_1470.jpg

Your comrad,

Gilliatt

Welcome back and congrats:wave: Now lets have alittle of that vodka...shall I have it with V8 (to make it more healthy) or straight...You're not hiding anyone under that cloth, are you:sosp:

[The Atheist]

I wonder if the Queen is staying in post to save us from Charles. Just imagine though, you've got the job, the job's a cert, but you've got to wait forty years to take it up. Perhaps she knows he's got some mad plan.
I remeber him suggesting that the British Army should sell itself as mercenaries because we make good soldiers.:willy_nilly:

I've often wondered if the old girl mightn't abdicate if Charlie wasn't such a Charlie.


As a result of my technologically induced leave of absence, I was able to finish The Brothers Karamazov!

:cornut:

Well done.

Just let us know if you start Crime & Punishment! See you next Easter.

:D

[The Atheist]

Meanwhile Everyone is ****-a-hoop that the multi billion Euro, Large Hadron Collider finally worked. Nice to see all that money wasn't wasted.:rolleyes:

Now this I've just covered in Philosophy or somewhere.

The LHC project must be the biggest waste of money since SETI.

So, we learn why Bosun's Higgs fly around backwards? So what?

Nothing they discover will actually change anything. It's all about knowledge and I'm not sure the knowledge we end up with is worth the enormous costs involved. I can't imagine how any of it will have any practical application.

[OrphanPip]

Now this I've just covered in Philosophy or somewhere.

The LHC project must be the biggest waste of money since SETI.

So, we learn why Bosun's Higgs fly around backwards? So what?

Nothing they discover will actually change anything. It's all about knowledge and I'm not sure the knowledge we end up with is worth the enormous costs involved. I can't imagine how any of it will have any practical application.

You can't know if something concrete will ever come from new knowledge. However, the history of science has shown how seemingly useless experiments and endeavors have produced concrete results. Looking at the genetics of archaea in hot springs in Yellowstone lead to the discovery of Taq Polymerase, which then allowed us to develop the rapid PCR techniques for DNA analysis. Likewise, it took around 80 years for quantum physics to produce the microchip. Moreover, these large scientific endeavors often produce unrecognized benefits in technical innovation. The obvious example of this is NASA, which we owe for all sorts of engineering innovations.

[prendrelemick]

Whereas all that may be true O pip, (the bits I understood at least) I am more impressed with the Easy Thread Needle than the LHC. Being able to mend a hole in my sock has more impact on my life at the moment than recreating the first millisecond of the big bang.

Na sdarovie! Comrade Gilliatt. Read a Catherine Cookson next, then you can celebrate with a Newkie Brown, bonny lad.

Somehow rooster-o-hoop doesn't convey the same sense of elation.

[The Comedian]

Gentlemen --

A question: Can a self-respecting man drink from a martini glass?

This?

http://www.after5catalog.com/cocktailblog/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/martini-iced.jpg

Or, heaven help us, this?

http://www.high-class-martini-glass.com/martini-glass.jpg

It's my proposal that the martini glass (in all of its forms, even the classic form) is far too dainty to be taken seriously as a manly vessel. I mean, any beverage container that you have to be "careful" to set down has no place at my table.

If I want vodka or gin, I'll have it this way:

http://www.tastetourist.com/images/glassware/glass_tumbler.jpg

And one other thing: keep the goddamn fruit, olives, umbrellas, onions, and such needless waste out of my drink.

[The Atheist]

You can't know if something concrete will ever come from new knowledge.

Correct. This is why I said that I doubt anything of worth will come from it.

You may be right, but use of quantum technology to date has come despite our not knowing how it works, so the knowledge of "why" may not be as useful as we think.



Whereas all that may be true O pip, (the bits I understood at least) I am more impressed with the Easy Thread Needle than the LHC. Being able to mend a hole in my sock has more impact on my life at the moment than recreating the first millisecond of the big bang.

Exactly that!


Gentlemen --

A question: Can a self-respecting man drink from a martini glass?

In terms of a proper martini - with only vermouth and gin - absolutely!

It's the bits and pieces of fruit - as you say - which turns it into a girlie drink, but the 35% alcohol rating of a straight martini makes it a man's drink.

I keep my gin in the freezer so no ice can dilute the mixture.

[Paulclem]

Gentlemen --

A question: Can a self-respecting man drink from a martini glass?

This?

http://www.after5catalog.com/cocktailblog/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/martini-iced.jpg

Or, heaven help us, this?

http://www.high-class-martini-glass.com/martini-glass.jpg

It's my proposal that the martini glass (in all of its forms, even the classic form) is far too dainty to be taken seriously as a manly vessel. I mean, any beverage container that you have to be "careful" to set down has no place at my table.

If I want vodka or gin, I'll have it this way:

http://www.tastetourist.com/images/glassware/glass_tumbler.jpg

And one other thing: keep the goddamn fruit, olives, umbrellas, onions, and such needless waste out of my drink.

Yes - drinks in the glass, cherries and olives over in the nibbles bowl with the cheese and crisps and whatever.

I've also noticed that they're trying to sell us face creams and balms and some such stuff these days.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuexzKkMIDc

The message is - a real man can use this stuff. It'll be eyeliner next - and slap for the face. All part of a plot to de-masculinse the male of the species for cash.

Tis the very devil.

[magzarelli]

The first two drinks is for girls right?

Here comes the real deal!
http://www.wineterroirs.com/images/2007/08/05/samogon_moonshine_vodka_kit.jpg



Gentlemen --

A question: Can a self-respecting man drink from a martini glass?

This?

http://www.after5catalog.com/cocktailblog/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/martini-iced.jpg

Or, heaven help us, this?

http://www.high-class-martini-glass.com/martini-glass.jpg

It's my proposal that the martini glass (in all of its forms, even the classic form) is far too dainty to be taken seriously as a manly vessel. I mean, any beverage container that you have to be "careful" to set down has no place at my table.

If I want vodka or gin, I'll have it this way:

http://www.tastetourist.com/images/glassware/glass_tumbler.jpg

And one other thing: keep the goddamn fruit, olives, umbrellas, onions, and such needless waste out of my drink.

[The Atheist]

The first two drinks is for girls right?

Here comes the real deal!

Nice! I'll have a flagon.

[soundofmusic]

I've often wondered if the old girl mightn't abdicate if Charlie wasn't such a Charlie.


:D

Perhaps she's holding out, imagining what it would be like to have to spend retirement with Phil:frown2:

Whereas all that may be true O pip, (the bits I understood at least) I am more impressed with the Easy Thread Needle than the LHC. Being able to mend a hole in my sock has more impact on my life at the moment than recreating the first millisecond of the big bang.

.
As for me, it's just alittle easier to wrap my head around the easy thread needle. It took me years to get a microwave, I still haven't got an HD television; and the LHC will be disreputed before I even understand what it is:troll:

Gentlemen --

A question: Can a self-respecting man drink from a martini glass?

This?

http://www.after5catalog.com/cocktailblog/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/martini-iced.jpg

Or, heaven help us, this?

And one other thing: keep the goddamn fruit, olives, umbrellas, onions, and such needless waste out of my drink.

I see, as a girl, I'm going to have to help you guys with this concept:
The martini glass was invented because no one can drink from it...
The lady is supposed to drink from it, spill it on her chest and drop the onion, cherry or umbrella ....at which time, her Knight comes along with a towelette and...the night is made.:party:

The first two drinks is for girls right?

Here comes the real deal!
http://www.wineterroirs.com/images/2007/08/05/samogon_moonshine_vodka_kit.jpg

I knew you were going to fit right into this forum...pass the ice:coolgleamA:

[The Atheist]

Perhaps she's holding out, imagining what it would be like to have to spend retirement with Phil:frown2:

Entertaining?


As for me, it's just alittle easier to wrap my head around the easy thread needle. It took me years to get a microwave, I still haven't got an HD television; and the LHC will be disreputed before I even understand what it is:troll:

HDTV?

I think we're the only house in NZ that only receives the public TV channels.

For the LHC, this will explain it (http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/hadron-collider-ii-planned-for-circle-line-1932744.html) in very simple terms for you.

[prendrelemick]

Hang on a minute lets not just dismiss the **** tale glass out of hand. It has its place.

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k78/prendrelemick/images-1.jpg


Also it is very usefull for holding all those useful things that acrue in a blokes pocket - nails, rubber bands, spring washers, 5p pieces etc..

[The Atheist]

:lol:

Great new avatar?

If that's recent, you look like having a good clip shortly!

[Paulclem]

Entertaining?



HDTV?

I think we're the only house in NZ that only receives the public TV channels.

For the LHC, this will explain it (http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/hadron-collider-ii-planned-for-circle-line-1932744.html) in very simple terms for you.

You're not missing anything as you probably know. 600 channels and bugger all on. I don't know whether I should bother with TV anymore, (I will I'm just moaning). Having been brought up with TV - it's always been there - I don't think they are offering me anything. Reality TV? Celebrity reality? Gameshows? Endless Quizzes? Detectives? and that plastic CSI! All garbage that I've seen before.

Thing is, Im not sure what I want. Perhaps it's not been invented yet.
(I will continue to bother because of the premiership and the rugby) :D

[Lote-Tree]

TV is dead!

Long Live the Internet!

[The Atheist]

Thing is, Im not sure what I want. Perhaps it's not been invented yet.
(I will continue to bother because of the premiership and the rugby) :D

I don't think I've watched TV - aside from the odd sporting contest - this century yet.

I'm hoping to keep that record intact.

[prendrelemick]

we have 4 channels at ours, plenty because we don't watch much. On Friday night I go to my mates we watch the Rugby League on sky and have a few beers. Its good that way, it gets me out of the house.

[Paulclem]

we have 4 channels at ours, plenty because we don't watch much. On Friday night I go to my mates we watch the Rugby League on sky and have a few beers. Its good that way, it gets me out of the house.

Don't the sheep get you out of the house enough?

I may well be partaking of Spielberg's new series - The pacific. It's supposed to be Band of Brothers on Islands, though the publicity is denying this.

[prendrelemick]

I should've said, it gets me away from the sheep! Though of course I miss the company of my dear wife on friday nights.


Band of Brothers was good, though our interest had slowly fizzled out by the end.

[Paulclem]

I should've said, it gets me away from the sheep! Though of course I miss the company of my dear wife on friday nights.


Band of Brothers was good, though our interest had slowly fizzled out by the end.

:lol:

Yes, the last ones weren't as good. It's nice to have a bit of bloke time. The ladies take their turns too, I'm sure.

Band of Brothers was a bit like a book I read as a kid called Currahee - from Mount Currahee where the Paras trained in the states. I don'tkn anyone else who's ever heard of it. I wonered if they'd got some of the stories from there.

[soundofmusic]

Entertaining?

HDTV?

I think we're the only house in NZ that only receives the public TV channels.



I think Phil is probably only entertaining to people who don't have to share the house with him.
We only have public channels through one of those converters; I get my other shows via internet.


Hang on a minute lets not just dismiss the **** tale glass out of hand. It has its place.


Also it is very usefull for holding all those useful things that acrue in a blokes pocket - nails, rubber bands, spring washers, 5p pieces etc..

The cocktail glass wins hands down...I may steal that picture as my new avatar!

You're not missing anything as you probably know. 600 channels and bugger all on. I don't know whether I should bother with TV anymore, (I will I'm just moaning). Having been brought up with TV - it's always been there - I don't think they are offering me anything. Reality TV? Celebrity reality? Gameshows? Endless Quizzes? Detectives? and that plastic CSI! All garbage that I've seen before.



Now don't be hating on the CSI; I mean, all the females just get all tingly when Horatio does that hand on the hip thing...even though he's been doing it for ...how many seasons. I liked Grissom and the madam...


TV is dead!

Long Live the Internet!

You almost don't need television with internet; I get all my favorite shows without commercials. The chinese websites are great; they have all of our old stuff!

I should've said, it gets me away from the sheep! Though of course I miss the company of my dear wife on friday nights.



It's just wrong for you to leave her out in the cold pasture on a friday night:smilielol5:

[The Atheist]

I mean, all the females just get all tingly when Horatio does that hand on the hip thing...

Wow, am I out of touch!

If I knew there was a character on TV called Horatio, I would have picked Hornblower, and I'm guessing that's wrong.

:D

[prendrelemick]

Thats Easter sunday over with. How is it you can eat a whole easter egg plus innards on Easter Sunday unyet on any the other day of the year 2 pieces of chocolate make you feel sick? Devine intervention?

[Paulclem]

I ate one of my two small Easter eggs and the kitkat bar out of the other. My Mother in Law got me the kitkat egg. She said she picked it for me ecause it was the "chunky" one.

I'm afraid I have an addictive personality. I have to stop eating chocolate completely otherwise I will eat all in sight. My self imposed ban will begin soon.

[bazarov]

Wow, am I out of touch!

If I knew there was a character on TV called Horatio, I would have picked Hornblower, and I'm guessing that's wrong.

:D

Hello! :D

It would probably be Horatio Caine from CSI. I just can't stand his sunglasses and look to the future, truth, law combined with some great and profound quote. I just hope they will kill him very soon :D

[Paulclem]

Wow, am I out of touch!

If I knew there was a character on TV called Horatio, I would have picked Hornblower, and I'm guessing that's wrong.

:D

So, so wrong. I can't for the life of me think why they have this fellah who's from the "walking away to action whilst talking to you" school of acting. He's a little hypnotic - can a bloke really have that much make up without cracking up. I think they give him the hammiest lines as a kind of in joke - you can almost hear the crew guffawing when he delivers them. Just watch the opening credits and you'll see what I mean.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-anMDapRbs8

He's the ginger one.

The Who song is great with the line "We don't get fooled again" but you will be if you watch it.:hand:

No wait - someone has collected his hammy one liners:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sarYH0z948&feature=fvst

I really like the sunglasses technique.

[The Atheist]

Hello! :D

It would probably be Horatio Caine from CSI. I just can't stand his sunglasses and look to the future, truth, law combined with some great and profound quote. I just hope they will kill him very soon :D

Ah, now that I see it's David Caruso, I'd be surprised if someone doesn't kill him.


So, so wrong. I can't for the life of me think why they have this fellah who's from the "walking away to action whilst talking to you" school of acting. He's a little hypnotic - can a bloke really have that much make up without cracking up. I think they give him the hammiest lines as a kind of in joke - you can almost hear the crew guffawing when he delivers them. Just watch the opening credits and you'll see what I mean.

Yep, that's why I don't watch TV!

:D


I really like the sunglasses technique.

Pretty sure Caruso's one of those guys who plays every role as himself, which may explain it.

He's a twat.

[Paulclem]

Ah, now that I see it's David Caruso, I'd be surprised if someone doesn't kill him.



Yep, that's why I don't watch TV!

:D



Pretty sure Caruso's one of those guys who plays every role as himself, which may explain it.

He's a twat.

:lol:

Is it not an expletive in the US? The world's our profane oyster.

[The Atheist]

:lol:

Is it not an expletive in the US? The world's our profane oyster.

No, it isn't. Somehow, they never caught up with it as they have with "wanker" which took them a while, but most of them do nowadays. I can recall, in the late '70s Mork & Mindy, whose landlords were a "Mr & Mrs Wanker".

[Paulclem]

Do they know bollocks yet?

[soundofmusic]

Wow, am I out of touch!

If I knew there was a character on TV called Horatio, I would have picked Hornblower, and I'm guessing that's wrong.

:D
I think you may be on to something; the characters are supposed to have similar characteristics.

Thats Easter sunday over with. How is it you can eat a whole easter egg plus innards on Easter Sunday unyet on any the other day of the year 2 pieces of chocolate make you feel sick? Devine intervention?
I don't know, I get sick whenever I overindulge...particularly during holidays. It must be your male iron will that keeps your stomach in line.

I ate one of my two small Easter eggs and the kitkat bar out of the other. My Mother in Law got me the kitkat egg. She said she picked it for me ecause it was the "chunky" one.

I'm afraid I have an addictive personality. I have to stop eating chocolate completely otherwise I will eat all in sight. My self imposed ban will begin soon.
It's really great that your mum in law bought you easter candy; in the states, they always leave the adults out. Why did she buy you the "chunky one"?
Now once I start eating chocolate; it continues throughout Christmas.

Hello! :D

It would probably be Horatio Caine from CSI. I just can't stand his sunglasses and look to the future, truth, law combined with some great and profound quote. I just hope they will kill him very soon :D
I think alot of men share your feelings; but the ladies love to see that bit of glued on hair blowing in the wind and that pursed lip, hip out, putting on the glasses at sundown swagger..

Ah, now that I see it's David Caruso, I'd be surprised if someone doesn't kill him.



Yep, that's why I don't watch TV!

:D



Pretty sure Caruso's one of those guys who plays every role as himself, which may explain it.

He's a twat.



:lol:

Is it not an expletive in the US? The world's our profane oyster.

I don't know, does a twat mean some part of the female anatomy...if so, we do have a general idea of what it means in America. Americans seem to prefer the more vulgar words that leave no doubt as to what is meant...

[Paulclem]

I think you may be on to something; the characters are supposed to have similar characteristics.

I don't know, I get sick whenever I overindulge...particularly during holidays. It must be your male iron will that keeps your stomach in line.

It's really great that your mum in law bought you easter candy; in the states, they always leave the adults out. Why did she buy you the "chunky one"?
Now once I start eating chocolate; it continues throughout Christmas.

I think alot of men share your feelings; but the ladies love to see that bit of glued on hair blowing in the wind and that pursed lip, hip out, putting on the glasses at sundown swagger..





I don't know, does a twat mean some part of the female anatomy...if so, we do have a general idea of what it means in America. Americans seem to prefer the more vulgar words that leave no doubt as to what is meant...

Chunky - a synonym for fat, flabby, obese, big boned, carrying too much, of inestimable girth, porky, a gut bucket, beer bellied - I like synonyms. :D

I think she was joking...although she is definately not on the large side, so she might have been getting her own back for my references to her height. (4ft 11)

Yes - female anatomy. I think it's considered the worst word by the UK media.

[OrphanPip]

Twat was definitely considered a swear word where I grew up, I'm pretty sure it's used in the US as well, but isn't that popular. Fanny isn't used in the same way in the US.

[DanielBenoit]

Twat was definitely considered a swear word where I grew up, I'm pretty sure it's used in the US as well, but isn't that popular. Fanny isn't used in the same way in the US.

Fanny and twat unheard of here.

[OrphanPip]

Fanny and twat unheard of here.

I thought fanny meant bum in the USA, the body part not the homeless person.

[The Atheist]

Sound - who's the avatar?

[prendrelemick]

Twat is normal conversation round 'ere-

"T'weather's gone to bollocks an'tit"

"Aye its a twat!"


Oh no! Here we go, media rabbitting on about Key marginals and Percentage swings and floating voters.:sleep:

[Paulclem]

Twat is normal conversation round 'ere-

"T'weather's gone to bollocks an'tit"

"Aye its a twat!"


Oh no! Here we go, media rabbitting on about Key marginals and Percentage swings and floating voters.:sleep:

There'll be no news for 6 weeks before and 2 weeks after.

[soundofmusic]

Chunky - a synonym for fat, flabby, obese, big boned, carrying too much, of inestimable girth, porky, a gut bucket, beer bellied - I like synonyms. :D

I think she was joking...although she is definately not on the large side, so she might have been getting her own back for my references to her height. (4ft 11)

Yes - female anatomy. I think it's considered the worst word by the UK media.
Yes, that is what I thought she may be getting at. :reddevil:

Twat was definitely considered a swear word where I grew up, I'm pretty sure it's used in the US as well, but isn't that popular. Fanny isn't used in the same way in the US.
How is Fanny used in the UK and Montreal, we mean the gluteus here. Like, "I fell on my fanny". I suppose in deference to those named fanny; we stopped using it to mean a**

Sound - who's the avatar?

Jude Law, he's one of the hotties this old lady drools over...

[OrphanPip]

How is Fanny used in the UK and Montreal, we mean the gluteus here. Like, "I fell on my fanny". I suppose in deference to those named fanny; we stopped using it to mean a**


That part of the female anatomy mentioned above, you probably wouldn't want to fall on it.

[Paulclem]

So the decorating has been delayed by a week as my better half is ill and can't go to choose the wallpaper - no, no I won't be choosing it. I could start the pinting as she's decided on the colour. Don't you dislike it when a job is hanging over you and spoiling your surfing?

Meanwhile I did sort out the porch - lick of paint. It is rather diddy though. Ah the holidays - when you can catch up on all those jobs...

[The Atheist]

So the decorating has been delayed by a week as my better half is ill and can't go to choose the wallpaper - no, no I won't be choosing it.

I should hope not!

First off, making disgraceful statements about the state of women, now discussing wallpaper colours.

When I add that to the threads on flat, FIXED earths and 5000 year old dinosaur fossils, I begin to wonder if the entitre world's gone barking mad!

Parker! A double gin, for my nerves if you will....

[The Atheist]

Jude Law, he's one of the hotties this old lady drools over...

Quite demonic-looking, I like that in a bloke.

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

...When I add that to the threads on flat, FIXED earths and 5000 year old dinosaur fossils, I begin to wonder if the entitre world's gone barking mad!

Parker! A double gin, for my nerves if you will....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-3SCH5tLlQ&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHwDi8HarxY&feature=related

By the way, you had me in tears with your fixed flat earth responses of late.
Hey maybe I'm on to something... a fixed flat earth...That's it!;

A FLAT EARTH THAT IS FIXED IN SPACE!!
That's the answer we have been looking for!

My God, think of the possibilities?

Gilliatt

[prendrelemick]

So the decorating has been delayed by a week as my better half is ill and can't go to choose the wallpaper - no, no I won't be choosing it. I could start the pinting as she's decided on the colour. Don't you dislike it when a job is hanging over you and spoiling your surfing?

Meanwhile I did sort out the porch - lick of paint. It is rather diddy though. Ah the holidays - when you can catch up on all those jobs...



Pinting? is that an innocent typing error, or a Fraudian slip. You'd rather be enjoying a pint than painting the front room.

[Paulclem]

Pinting? is that an innocent typing error, or a Fraudian slip. You'd rather be enjoying a pint than painting the front room.

:D

You're right - a "fraudian" slip. We got the wallpaper today. Harassment will follow. Alright - out with the cans and away into the allotment.

[Paulclem]

I should hope not!

First off, making disgraceful statements about the state of women, now discussing wallpaper colours.

When I add that to the threads on flat, FIXED earths and 5000 year old dinosaur fossils, I begin to wonder if the entitre world's gone barking mad!

Parker! A double gin, for my nerves if you will....

For me too. Te decorating is looming. :D

I haven't read the flatearth etc threads - I thought they were a joke. I'll have to partake.

[The Atheist]

I'd take a picture of Auckland at the moment and post it, but all you need to do to replicate the effect is get a blue screen with a large yellow dot in the middle.

Not a cloud over the entire country today.

Paradise, I tell ya, this place is!

[Paulclem]

I'd take a picture of Auckland at the moment and post it, but all you need to do to replicate the effect is get a blue screen with a large yellow dot in the middle.

Not a cloud over the entire country today.

Paradise, I tell ya, this place is!

I have to tell you that we have been blessed with a balmy 14-16c yesterday and today! The shorts have gone on - not to be taken off in casual mode until mid October when it starts to get a bit chilly again.

I caught the sun in the garden yesterday - mind you I catch the sun when I open the curtains of a morning - and I had to wear a jumper only once today. I've been out this evening and the cloud cover is keeping the temperature in positive numbers.

Lovely. :D

[soundofmusic]

So the decorating has been delayed by a week as my better half is ill and can't go to choose the wallpaper - no, no I won't be choosing it. I could start the pinting as she's decided on the colour. Don't you dislike it when a job is hanging over you and spoiling your surfing?

Meanwhile I did sort out the porch - lick of paint. It is rather diddy though. Ah the holidays - when you can catch up on all those jobs...

Do you think the Mrs. would consider loaning you out; My kitchen hasn't been painted since the
'80s


Quite demonic-looking, I like that in a bloke.

Yes, it gives him character. Poor fellow, all of his acting jobs are of a gay gigelo, a gigelo robot, a bi-sexual, amoral rich kid....oh yes, he is in the new SherlockHolmes movie...

[Paulclem]

Do you think the Mrs. would consider loaning you out; My kitchen hasn't been painted since the
'80s



Yes, it gives him character. Poor fellow, all of his acting jobs are of a gay gigelo, a gigelo robot, a bi-sexual, amoral rich kid....oh yes, he is in the new SherlockHolmes movie...

Painting I can do. Painting - decorating - is just elaborate waving. Wallpapering - different kettle of fish.

!980's? What colour is it? I'm guessing pastel - Miami Vice and all. :D

[prendrelemick]

Try wallpapering at ours! Not a single verticle surface or 90 degree corner in any room. The old house has "settled" over the last century or so. The poor chap who came to measure up for some new windows got quite flummoxed, no two openings were the same -or square- or straight.

[Satan]

I'm sloshed beyond belief. I can't still type, which is a testament to why computer engineers can never grow out of their damned keyboards. Arghh!

[Paulclem]

I'm sloshed beyond belief. I can't still type, which is a testament to why computer engineers can never grow out of their damned keyboards. Arghh!

Does that mean you have drunk yourself out of religious conviction, or are you just completely pissed? :D

Whatever - you're among friends.

[Satan]

Does that mean you have drunk yourself out of religious conviction, or are you just completely pissed? :D

Whatever - you're among friends.

Religion? I'm out of the whole friggin' Universe at the moment, no matter what the MWI of the QM states. :P

That's so comforting, Paul. Recommend me a song. :D

[Paulclem]

Try wallpapering at ours! Not a single verticle surface or 90 degree corner in any room. The old house has "settled" over the last century or so. The poor chap who came to measure up for some new windows got quite flummoxed, no two openings were the same -or square- or straight.

We did have that problem with our lounge doorways. We got a local waster - who was quite handy when he put his mind to things - to do them for us. Unfotunately he didn't put his mind to them and went on a bender, but not before he'd demolished said door frames in a vain attempt to fit the door in.

"I only wanted you to put the bloody doors on" I plagiarised, but I ended updoing it myself. Lots of filler worked well.

When we wanted to get a new carpet for the lounge, I tried to lift it, and we found that the previous owners hd built their crap fireplace over it! Idiots. I had to cut round the hearth.

Their ineptitude was clearly only matched by my own. I discovered a new thing today - cable trunking. I'm going to keep on using it to seem DIY plausible. :D

[Paulclem]

Religion? I'm out of the whole friggin' Universe at the moment, no matter what the MWI of the QM states. :P

That's so comforting, Paul. Recommend me a song. :D

No problem mate,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H5uWRjFsGc

For boozers

[Satan]

No problem mate,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H5uWRjFsGc

For boozers

Danke! Lovin' me some http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYK7bEo1Z4M ATM.

[prendrelemick]

Thats advanced stuff paul, using conduiting. Although I have used short lenghs of it to mark where I set my mole traps.

Whoever invented that expanding foam is a true DIY savior. Just put said ill fitting window/door frame into gap. Get the wife to hold it steady. Squirt the foam around the edges. Go and have a cup of tea. After half an hour tell her she can let go. Simples!

Ive even used it instead of plaster of paris to set a sheep's broken leg.

Sounds: If its owt like our Kitchen the origanal colour will be lost in the mists of grime.

[soundofmusic]

Painting I can do. Painting - decorating - is just elaborate waving. Wallpapering - different kettle of fish.

!980's? What colour is it? I'm guessing pastel - Miami Vice and all. :D
Tell the wife to take her shortest shorts; you're moving to Miami to blot out the ugly dark colors the first Mr Sounds left behind...yes, that awful, goldy yellow in the kitchen with a bit of left over wall paper paste where the dropped ceiling used to be.
By the way; how do you get rid of 25 year old wallpaper paste?


Try wallpapering at ours! Not a single verticle surface or 90 degree corner in any room. The old house has "settled" over the last century or so. The poor chap who came to measure up for some new windows got quite flummoxed, no two openings were the same -or square- or straight.

Ah, in Florida we build our houses so that marbles roll across the room; when the house settles, the surfaces become flat:smilielol5:


I'm sloshed beyond belief. I can't still type, which is a testament to why computer engineers can never grow out of their damned keyboards. Arghh!

It's the Jim Morrison influence...you're just riding on the storm, my man; pull up a chair and have a lagger with us:cheers2:

We did have that problem with our lounge doorways. We got a local waster - who was quite handy when he put his mind to things - to do them for us. Unfotunately he didn't put his mind to them and went on a bender, but not before he'd demolished said door frames in a vain attempt to fit the door in.

"I only wanted you to put the bloody doors on" I plagiarised, but I ended updoing it myself. Lots of filler worked well.

When we wanted to get a new carpet for the lounge, I tried to lift it, and we found that the previous owners hd built their crap fireplace over it! Idiots. I had to cut round the hearth.

Their ineptitude was clearly only matched by my own. I discovered a new thing today - cable trunking. I'm going to keep on using it to seem DIY plausible. :D

I was wondering where the roofer who took off in the middle of the job with my credit cards went... did he do your doors too:smilielol5:
Reminds me of a neighbor who "refurbishes houses". He showed me a house where he had laid ceramic tile on top of vinyl; then laid pergo wood on top of the ceramic. I said, "aren't you supposed to remove the tile". He said no one would know once he laid the floor boards. I wonder if they'll notice when they can touch the ceiling:yikes:


Thats advanced stuff paul, using conduiting. Although I have used short lenghs of it to mark where I set my mole traps.

Whoever invented that expanding foam is a true DIY savior. Just put said ill fitting window/door frame into gap. Get the wife to hold it steady. Squirt the foam around the edges. Go and have a cup of tea. After half an hour tell her she can let go. Simples!

Ive even used it instead of plaster of paris to set a sheep's broken leg.

Sounds: If its owt like our Kitchen the origanal colour will be lost in the mists of grime.

Oh go, don't tell me about the foam. One of the locals told me he could fill in a small crack between my a/c and the outer wall with the stuff. He sprayed this nasty yellow slime around the unit. It hardend to look like a respiratory icu unit during an influenza outbreak:ack2:
Yes, the kitchen is starting to get that "aged, nicotine" effect they often go for to give you the rustic feel...:icon_bs:

[soundofmusic]

Danke! Lovin' me some http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYK7bEo1Z4M ATM.

You sure they didn't dig up some old beatles recordings out of a vault?:hat:

[The Atheist]

Thats advanced stuff paul, using conduiting. Although I have used short lenghs of it to mark where I set my mole traps.

:lol:


It hardend to look like a respiratory icu unit during an influenza outbreak:ack2:

Think of the marketing campaigns you could run with that!

New kitchen colours; snot, mucous, phlegm or blood-tinged sputum, madam?


Yes, the kitchen is starting to get that "aged, nicotine" effect they often go for to give you the rustic feel...:icon_bs:

You can fast-track that by setting meat to boil and leaving the house for a few hours.

Remember to use respirator to enter house afterwards - it gets a little smoky. ("little smoky" meaning smoke you could cut with a knife, visibility about 3 mm)

My mum did this once - it turned nice white walls & ceiling into burnt cream in one day!

[Paulclem]

:lol:



Think of the marketing campaigns you could run with that!

New kitchen colours; snot, mucous, phlegm or blood-tinged sputum, madam?



You can fast-track that by setting meat to boil and leaving the house for a few hours.

Remember to use respirator to enter house afterwards - it gets a little smoky. ("little smoky" meaning smoke you could cut with a knife, visibility about 3 mm)

My mum did this once - it turned nice white walls & ceiling into burnt cream in one day!

:lol:

My dad did the smoke thing once too - he had a little frying pan handle in there for good measure. The smoke really coughed out the lungs.

[Paulclem]

Thats advanced stuff paul, using conduiting. Although I have used short lenghs of it to mark where I set my mole traps.

Whoever invented that expanding foam is a true DIY savior. Just put said ill fitting window/door frame into gap. Get the wife to hold it steady. Squirt the foam around the edges. Go and have a cup of tea. After half an hour tell her she can let go. Simples!

Ive even used it instead of plaster of paris to set a sheep's broken leg.

Sounds: If its owt like our Kitchen the origanal colour will be lost in the mists of grime.

The cables have been there for years and Mrs is complaining that they're collecting all the muck.

I've used the expanding foam around the garage windows before. It's going to take a bit more than that now to fix them up though. Great stuff for plugging.

[Paulclem]

By the way; how do you get rid of 25 year old wallpaper paste?
Sounds

I'm not sure. A rasp will do it, but it might be like using a shotgun on a pigeon.

[soundofmusic]

:lol:



Think of the marketing campaigns you could run with that!

New kitchen colours; snot, mucous, phlegm or blood-tinged sputum, madam?

You can fast-track that by setting meat to boil and leaving the house for a few hours.

Remember to use respirator to enter house afterwards - it gets a little smoky. ("little smoky" meaning smoke you could cut with a knife, visibility about 3 mm)

My mum did this once - it turned nice white walls & ceiling into burnt cream in one day!
Both Mr Sounds were from the north; and all of the colors they chose for the house were somewhere between snot, mucous and phlegm:smilewinkgrin:;
Imagine the money and time a person would save, not purchasing those three layers of wall glaze...just have a fire!

:lol:

My dad did the smoke thing once too - he had a little frying pan handle in there for good measure. The smoke really coughed out the lungs.
That must have been awful. I had a hot grease fire in my house when I first bought it; ruined the only room in the house that wasn't condemed:rofl:
Have you ever tried to paint after a fire; all that smoke and grease you have to wipe up...

By the way; how do you get rid of 25 year old wallpaper paste?
Sounds

I'm not sure. A rasp will do it, but it might be like using a shotgun on a pigeon.
It is a little touchy down here; most of our walls are plasterboard. One wrong move and you travel from the kitchen to the laundry room. A neighbor said you can use full stregnth joy dish detergent; but it was the same neighbor who did three layers of floor tile:rolleyes:

[prendrelemick]

Old paste and associated gunge is no problem. just paper over everything, I'm sure your neighbour would approve.

I can't help noticing that Pingu the penquin is the most intelligent thing on telly in the mornings since the Election was called.

[Scheherazade]

I can't help noticing that Pingu the penquin is the most intelligent thing on telly in the mornings since the Election was called.Pingu??!?!???

On which channel and what time??? Had lost hope thinking it wasn't on air anymore...

We are stuck with "Timmy the Sheep" here... Don't misunderstand me; love Timmy too but not in the same league as Pingu, is he?

[The Atheist]

I can't help noticing that Pingu the penquin is the most intelligent thing on telly in the mornings since the Election was called.

Quite funny, this TV business - the kids just asked if they could watch it for a little while.

Out of 9 available channels, the only thing which wasn't completely unwatchable was a replay of last Saturday's trotting from Invercargill.

TV is officially dead, can't say I'm sorry.

Pingu would be a masterpiece in comparison.

[prendrelemick]

I caught him a couple of days ago while flicking channels, earlyish one morning. As I said, vastly superior to owt else that was on.- He invented snow tubing behind a skidoo! The little scamp.

[stephofthenight]

puts on fake mustach... and slips in back door...
pingu the penguin? on Tv? There goes my getting online to download him. :D

[soundofmusic]

Old paste and associated gunge is no problem. just paper over everything, I'm sure your neighbour would approve.

I can't help noticing that Pingu the penquin is the most intelligent thing on telly in the mornings since the Election was called.

This stuff is pretty thick, so if I papered it would be bumpy. I was really considering painting though. I come from the old school of taking everything down before starting again. A few weeks ago, I took my 10 year old car that I love and only has 44,000 miles to a paint shop for a quote. The sides are still bright, except for the one that is smashed in. The top surfaces are losing their paint from the Florida sun. He asked if I wanted it restored; I said I wanted him to take it down and give me a factory job...He looked at me like I was mad. Said it would cost 4-5,000 dollars and the car is'nt worth that much. He didn't get the idea that my car is like my kid, you don't send it away when it gets a few bumps and abrasions:confused5:


Quite funny, this TV business - the kids just asked if they could watch it for a little while.

Out of 9 available channels, the only thing which wasn't completely unwatchable was a replay of last Saturday's trotting from Invercargill.

TV is officially dead, can't say I'm sorry.

Pingu would be a masterpiece in comparison.

Have you tried looking on the computer for good tv; I'm finding almost all the old greats on it.

I caught him a couple of days ago while flicking channels, earlyish one morning. As I said, vastly superior to owt else that was on.- He invented snow tubing behind a skidoo! The little scamp.
I found Pingu; but he wasn't speaking English...does he speak English?

[prendrelemick]

No, but European mummies and daddies soon become fluent in Pingu, its an essential parenting skill.

[soundofmusic]

No, but European mummies and daddies soon become fluent in Pingu, its an essential parenting skill.

Oh, so that is penguin he's speaking:shocked: I tuned into one with Chinese subtitles; so I thought he actually had a language.:confused5:

[Paulclem]

Pingu speak - brilliant for annoying people - nawk nawwwwwwk!

[The Atheist]

Now's my chance!

Mrs Atheist turns 40 today, which is far too old for a woman, so I'm off to swap her for 2 x 20 year olds.

:hurray::cheers2:

[gbrekken]

Now's my chance!

Mrs Atheist turns 40 today, which is far too old for a woman, so I'm off to swap her for 2 x 20 year olds.

:hurray::cheers2:

Good luck with that!! I'd keep the bird in hand!!!! happy 40 to the missus!

[prendrelemick]

Ooo 40th, a tricky one that. My brother-in-law arranged a suprise party for his Mrs, and was made to pay for it for the rest of the year.

I don' know about the twenty year olds though.

In her twenties a woman is like America - young and exciting.
In her thirties she is like Africa - hot and exotic.
In her forties she is like Europe - sophisticated and worldly wise.
in her fifties she is like Asia - mysterious and exotic.
In her sixties she is like Australia - everyone knows where it is, but no one wants to go there.

(Thanks to Kenny Everett)

[soundofmusic]

Pingu speak - brilliant for annoying people - nawk nawwwwwwk!
I think I'll use that from now on instead of getting all hot under the collar and having my blood pressure go up: "So why doesn't your company have the supplies before the patient... NAWK:rage:

Now's my chance!

Mrs Atheist turns 40 today, which is far too old for a woman, so I'm off to swap her for 2 x 20 year olds.

:hurray::cheers2:
You devil, You've got a teenage bride... Oh to be 40 again:ihih: Actually, I seem to remember finding my wild side about that age:willy_nilly::party::ladysman::drool5::auto:
Wish the Mrs. a happy birthday:bday_2:


Good luck with that!! I'd keep the bird in hand!!!! happy 40 to the missus!
Good man:nod:

Ooo 40th, a tricky one that. My brother-in-law arranged a suprise party for his Mrs, and was made to pay for it for the rest of the year.

I don' know about the twenty year olds though.

In her twenties a woman is like America - young and exciting.
In her thirties she is like Africa - hot and exotic.
In her forties she is like Europe - sophisticated and worldly wise.
in her fifties she is like Asia - mysterious and exotic.
In her sixties she is like Australia - everyone knows where it is, but no one wants to go there.

(Thanks to Kenny Everett)

Wonderful quote. I gotta say, 20 still looks really good to me:ihih:

[The Atheist]

You devil, You've got a teenage bride...

She was 16 when we met. Still the most beautiful thing I've ever seen - I recall like it was yesterday, not 1986.

A young blonde, standing, waiting for the lift, should I chat her up, or just get on the lift like a drone?

What do you think?

:D


Oh to be 40 again:ihih: Actually, I seem to remember finding my wild side about that age:willy_nilly::party::ladysman::drool5::auto:
Wish the Mrs. a happy birthday:bday_2:

Have done - she's still coping.


Wonderful quote. I gotta say, 20 still looks really good to me:ihih:

Being 20? I think I'd go back to 30, myself. Peak of my powers in those far-off days. I could lift a horse, once deadlifting a tree two other blokes couldn't get off the ground together; tanned, fighting fit and with the libido and discretion of a randy billygoat!

Those were the days, my friend.

We thought they'd never end....

Hell, someone should write a song like that!

[soundofmusic]

Being 20? I think I'd go back to 30, myself. Peak of my powers in those far-off days. I could lift a horse, once deadlifting a tree two other blokes couldn't get off the ground together; tanned, fighting fit and with the libido and discretion of a randy billygoat!

Those were the days, my friend.

We thought they'd never end....

Hell, someone should write a song like that!

Do men wait until they're 30 to "sew their wild oats"; or are they still doing it at that age? :ihih: I like your version of the song better:bigear:

[prendrelemick]

given the chance, men don't like to wait at all. I married at 21 and got my sowing in early.

[stephofthenight]

whats the best birthday present your wife/girlfriend ever gave you? I need some birthday ideas for a guy...

[Satan]

We broke up the night before.

[stephofthenight]

ouch Satan that bites. what would you have liked

[Satan]

It was my idea.

Anyway, the point is to help you out. Everything depends on the guy, his preferences and of course ...your budget.

[soundofmusic]

given the chance, men don't like to wait at all. I married at 21 and got my sowing in early.
I sowed for a year and married at 18; but at 40, I began to wonder if I should have sowed a bit more:party:

whats the best birthday present your wife/girlfriend ever gave you? I need some birthday ideas for a guy...
What is your guys hobby. Let's see: Over many years I bought my husband imported coffees and cigarettes,out of print and first edition books, a ham radio, wood working tools, subscriptions to playboy and a blow up doll we called Bambi...I think Bambi was his favorite:lol:

We broke up the night before.
Well, at least your lover couldn't complain that they spent alot of money on you and you dumped them afterwards. I always found that my boyfriends wanted to start a relationship in the summer and break it off shortly before gift-giving season...did I mention all the men I dated were cheap or broke:incazzato:

[prendrelemick]

Hmm... let me think, what is it all young men want:ihih:?


I always liked presents that took a bit of effort or creativity. I would rather have a wonky hand knitted scarf than the most expensive silk cravat. Or a home cooked dinner, rather than a meal at a fancy eatery.

My favourite gift from the wife was a book mark, embroidered with a picture of the sheep dogs and me shouting "LIE DOWN" at them. It is personal and relevent and I use it every day.

The gift is really the time and effort and the thought, not the "thing" itself.

[gbrekken]

whats the best birthday present your wife/girlfriend ever gave you? I need some birthday ideas for a guy...

If you could do something to unexpectedly create some free time for him, he'll be free for other things. the gift is time.

[soundofmusic]

Hmm... let me think, what is it all young men want:ihih:?


I always liked presents that took a bit of effort or creativity. I would rather have a wonky hand knitted scarf than the most expensive silk cravat. Or a home cooked dinner, rather than a meal at a fancy eatery.

My favourite gift from the wife was a book mark, embroidered with a picture of the sheep dogs and me shouting "LIE DOWN" at them. It is personal and relevent and I use it every day.

The gift is really the time and effort and the thought, not the "thing" itself.

That is so nice. I usually find things the wife made for her husband in the last drawer with broken watches and transistors; you are one of a kind!
Do fellows ever just tell their girlfriends and wives what they want; my husband had a constant list...I also always ask for a list at Christmas


If you could do something to unexpectedly create some free time for him, he'll be free for other things. the gift is time.

What would you like to do, if you had spare time? I, personally want some super loud, powerful lawn equipment!

[The Atheist]

Do men wait until they're 30 to "sew their wild oats"; or are they still doing it at that age? :ihih: I like your version of the song better:bigear:

Oh god no. I'd been sowing like a Cornish market gardener since my teens, but I think 30 is the peak of maleness - by that age, if we are ever going to be grown up, we are by then; it is when we are at the peak of physical strength - take a look at weightlifters, boxers and strength sports, they are dominated by 30-ish blokes. Sexually, at an absolute peak, and if you've trained properly, you have no gaps in your knowledge and can go all night, every night, and most of the day inbetween!


whats the best birthday present your wife/girlfriend ever gave you? I need some birthday ideas for a guy...

Something small and personal, made, not bought.

A plain cardboard card with a pressed petal and a love note from you.


If you could do something to unexpectedly create some free time for him, he'll be free for other things. the gift is time.

That's good too!

Time to go to the pub with his mates!

:lol:


Do fellows ever just tell their girlfriends and wives what they want; my husband had a constant list...I also always ask for a list at Christmas

Never. I don't buy gifts for non-children.

I did hand-carve Mrs Atheist a heart with a poem once.


What would you like to do, if you had spare time? I, personally want some super loud, powerful lawn equipment!

Yeah, lanmowers!

I love mowers - I used to mow lawns for a living, which is why I was so damned fit at 30.

:D

I have a mower that turns rainforest into lawn in three months.

Anything bigger'n 12" in diameter, you still need a chainsaw, but gorse, shrubs, trees under a foot thick, fenceposts, dogs, sheep, branches, telephone poles, the mighty Victa just mulches them up. Stephen King eat your heart out!

[Paulclem]

I used to play rugby with a bloke who was in his fifties. He was a window cleaner, lugging his ladders around the town every day. Mind you, he did often give you a hospital pass on the pitch. Great bloke though.

[prendrelemick]

Get yourself one of these, Sounds. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uPxS3_YFUY

Plus a Ghetto-blaster (are they still called that?) for the macho soundtrack.

[prendrelemick]

I used to play rugby with a bloke who was in his fifties. He was a window cleaner, lugging his ladders around the town every day. Mind you, he did often give you a hospital pass on the pitch. Great bloke though.
They were demolishing a mill in town, and I had my eye on a stone gate post they had pulled up. I went to see the forman and asked if I could have it.
He thought he'd be funny and said I could have it if I could lift it.
I said, I can't, but I know a man who can. So we agreed If I could find a man to lift it I could have it for a fiver.

I went to get Jeff, a labourer who was working near by, he was a small bandy legged man in his early sixties. I had seen Jeff pick up a large motor bike and throw it over a 5 ft wall, followed by its rider- road rage jeff style

Its always good to watch an expert at work, He circled the post, looking at it from all angles (it was bigger than he was) and stretching his arms and back. The demolition crew came to watch, the forman thought it was a wind-up and kept saying "give over, ee'll never do it".

He stood astride the narrow end, bent down, took a firm grip and straightened up, then made a smooth transition from lifting to pushing untill in one swift movement the stone was upright. Then he gripped it in a bear hug, and lifted it a couple of inches off the ground. Everyone was gobsmacked. I'll admit so was I.

I backed up my landy and got four of the lads to help load it - we struggled - gave the foreman a fiver, and jeff a tenner and drove off.

The last I heard of Jeff, he'd been to the Phillipines and got himself a much younger bride.

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

Get yourself one of these, Sounds. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uPxS3_YFUY


Now that's a mower!
Plus you are shielded from all the snake and gator guts and hide you'll be shredding up!


They were demolishing a mill in town, and I had my eye on a stone gate post they had pulled up...
...I went to get Jeff, a labourer who was working near by, he was a small bandy legged man in his early sixties. I had seen Jeff pick up a large motor bike and throw it over a 5 ft wall, followed by its rider- road rage jeff style

...Everyone was gobsmacked. I'll admit so was I.

...The last I heard of Jeff, he'd been to the Phillipines and got himself a much younger bride.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvTQWIbL_Oo&feature=related

Great yarn Prendrelemick !!
"Gobsmacked" ? - I'll have to remember that one.

Gilliatt

[Paulclem]

They were demolishing a mill in town, and I had my eye on a stone gate post they had pulled up. I went to see the forman and asked if I could have it.
He thought he'd be funny and said I could have it if I could lift it.
I said, I can't, but I know a man who can. So we agreed If I could find a man to lift it I could have it for a fiver.

I went to get Jeff, a labourer who was working near by, he was a small bandy legged man in his early sixties. I had seen Jeff pick up a large motor bike and throw it over a 5 ft wall, followed by its rider- road rage jeff style

Its always good to watch an expert at work, He circled the post, looking at it from all angles (it was bigger than he was) and stretching his arms and back. The demolition crew came to watch, the forman thought it was a wind-up and kept saying "give over, ee'll never do it".

He stood astride the narrow end, bent down, took a firm grip and straightened up, then made a smooth transition from lifting to pushing untill in one swift movement the stone was upright. Then he gripped it in a bear hug, and lifted it a couple of inches off the ground. Everyone was gobsmacked. I'll admit so was I.

I backed up my landy and got four of the lads to help load it - we struggled - gave the foreman a fiver, and jeff a tenner and drove off.

The last I heard of Jeff, he'd been to the Phillipines and got himself a much younger bride.

Great story. :biggrin5:

[The Atheist]

They were demolishing a mill in town, and I had my eye on a stone gate post they had pulled up. I went to see the forman and asked if I could have it.

Brilliant!

[soundofmusic]

Oh god no. I'd been sowing like a Cornish market gardener since my teens, but I think 30 is the peak of maleness - by that age, if we are ever going to be grown up, we are by then; it is when we are at the peak of physical strength - take a look at weightlifters, boxers and strength sports, they are dominated by 30-ish blokes. Sexually, at an absolute peak, and if you've trained properly, you have no gaps in your knowledge and can go all night, every night, and most of the day inbetween!


Something small and personal, made, not bought.

A plain cardboard card with a pressed petal and a love note from you.



Never. I don't buy gifts for non-children.

I did hand-carve Mrs Atheist a heart with a poem once.



Yeah, lanmowers!

I love mowers - I used to mow lawns for a living, which is why I was so damned fit at 30.

:D

I have a mower that turns rainforest into lawn in three months.

Anything bigger'n 12" in diameter, you still need a chainsaw, but gorse, shrubs, trees under a foot thick, fenceposts, dogs, sheep, branches, telephone poles, the mighty Victa just mulches them up. Stephen King eat your heart out!

I think women are best looking at 15-18; oddly enough, our sexual peak hits us at 45...does't seem quite fair, does it:(
Does Mrs Atheist buy her own presents? I actually sometimes prefered buying my own gifts: the first Mr Sounds always went to the 50% off table: I became the proud possessor of a negligee with cigarette burns and a rabbit with an inner ear disorder: he hopped two or three times before rolling on his back:svengo: The 2nd Mr Sounds always bought practical things; but ladies always buy themselves practical things, I wanted things I would be to guilty to buy for myself!
I had been keeping rechargable electric mowers and weedwackers; but they just don't have the power of gas. Though, it is sometimes difficult to get the pull rope gas models started:rage:

Get yourself one of these, Sounds. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uPxS3_YFUY

Plus a Ghetto-blaster (are they still called that?) for the macho soundtrack.
That is just beautiful:drool5: I do sometimes have a little trouble steering; I wonder if my neighbor would notice if I ran over his 8 foot fence and the pack of roosters behind them. He's been a bit edgy since one of my tree branches took out half of his house:smash::yikes:

They were demolishing a mill in town, and I had my eye on a stone gate post they had pulled up. I went to see the forman and asked if I could have it.
He thought he'd be funny and said I could have it if I could lift it.
I said, I can't, but I know a man who can. So we agreed If I could find a man to lift it I could have it for a fiver.

I went to get Jeff, a labourer who was working near by, he was a small bandy legged man in his early sixties. I had seen Jeff pick up a large motor bike and throw it over a 5 ft wall, followed by its rider- road rage jeff style

Its always good to watch an expert at work, He circled the post, looking at it from all angles (it was bigger than he was) and stretching his arms and back. The demolition crew came to watch, the forman thought it was a wind-up and kept saying "give over, ee'll never do it".

He stood astride the narrow end, bent down, took a firm grip and straightened up, then made a smooth transition from lifting to pushing untill in one swift movement the stone was upright. Then he gripped it in a bear hug, and lifted it a couple of inches off the ground. Everyone was gobsmacked. I'll admit so was I.

I backed up my landy and got four of the lads to help load it - we struggled - gave the foreman a fiver, and jeff a tenner and drove off.

The last I heard of Jeff, he'd been to the Phillipines and got himself a much younger bride.

I've noticed that alot of those strong old fellows have young women; but I can't decide if they have young women because they are strong or they are strong because they have young women:confused5:

[prendrelemick]

I wonder if he diminished after marriage! A younger bride can sap a man's strengh, so I hear.

There are loads of Jeff stories, he was a local legend.

[soundofmusic]

I wonder if he diminished after marriage! A younger bride can sap a man's strengh, so I hear.

There are loads of Jeff stories, he was a local legend.

About two and a half years after becoming a widow, I dated a man some 20 years my junior. For 6 months, I felt like a god: I didn't have to sleep, ran on almost no food... My body's still trying to recover:sleep::frown2::lol:

[The Atheist]

I think women are best looking at 15-18; oddly enough, our sexual peak hits us at 45...does't seem quite fair, does it:(

Sounds good to me.

Rhonda's got 5 years to go, so it's something to look forward to!


Does Mrs Atheist buy her own presents?

We just don't do presents.


I actually sometimes prefered buying my own gifts: the first Mr Sounds always went to the 50% off table:

:lol:


There are loads of Jeff stories, he was a local legend.

Love yokel stories.

We keep ours out in the western suburbs of Auckland. I have a strange friendship with one of them. He's 5'6" and probably weighs 60kg soaking wet.

Some years ago, three bikies decided to give him a beating - three big, hairy, tough guys.

He beat the living crap out of them. It's one of those stories that just about everyone in West Auckland grows up with it as a metaphor for misjudging your opponent.


About two and a half years after becoming a widow, I dated a man some 20 years my junior. For 6 months, I felt like a god: I didn't have to sleep, ran on almost no food... My body's still trying to recover:sleep::frown2::lol:

Yeah, I used to find that all-nighters have the effect of keeping you awake no problem the next day.

[soundofmusic]

Sounds good to me.

Rhonda's got 5 years to go, so it's something to look forward to!

We just don't do presents.

Yeah, I used to find that all-nighters have the effect of keeping you awake no problem the next day.

You're a brave man:cold: Hopefully, 55 won't do to you what it has done to me...It's like gravity hit all at once. I'm actually taking naps midday:frown2:

The first Mr Sounds always "went all out" at Christmas; it took us 2 months to recap our losses. I was rather disappointed 2 years after our marriage, when he decided to join a church that didn't do holidays...
There was the benefit that my mother-in-law stayed mad at us for the next 2 years.
Ah yes, the all nighters just made you look foward to the morning:ihih:

[prendrelemick]

"Send for Jeff" or "This is a real Jeff job," was our mantra whenever we came across a tough job. They just don't make 'em like that anymore.



Unfortunately, with dodgy hips, sore knees and stiff backs, once you hit 50 the "dance of love" becomes more about practicality than eroticism.

[soundofmusic]

Unfortunately, with dodgy hips, sore knees and stiff backs, once you hit 50 the "dance of love" becomes more about practicality than eroticism.

Isn't that the truth. Fortunately, by 50, we have found, in every aspect of life, the most efficient way to a accomplish things with minimum effort:nod:
(I threw out that "positions chart" after 30:lol:)

[The Atheist]

Well, there is an easy cure for all those problems - marry a much younger gymnast.

[soundofmusic]

Well, there is an easy cure for all those problems - marry a much younger gymnast.

I think I might have to have a relationship, on the side, with a massage therapist if I was married to a gymnast:reddevil:

[The Atheist]

:lol:

Ever wonder why a therapist is The Rapist?

[soundofmusic]

:lol:

Ever wonder why a therapist is The Rapist?

:confused5:NO, do tell:ihih:

[The Atheist]

We have had a huge number of therapists here who have been convicted of sexual assault against their patients.

One marvellous case was a bloke who was the top sports psychologist in the country.

At the same time that he was telling the world's number one rugby team how to think, he was bonking several of his female clients.

Probably not so funny for them...

[soundofmusic]

We have had a huge number of therapists here who have been convicted of sexual assault against their patients.

One marvellous case was a bloke who was the top sports psychologist in the country.

At the same time that he was telling the world's number one rugby team how to think, he was bonking several of his female clients.

Probably not so funny for them...

I wonder if he told them it was customary to lay down on his couch and undress when they came to his office:skep: I really think mental health professionals should get huge jail sentences for that type of behavior; even if the relationship appears to be consensual, the person has more influence over the patient than a parent might:mad:

[The Atheist]

I wonder if he told them it was customary to lay down on his couch and undress when they came to his office:skep: I really think mental health professionals should get huge jail sentences for that type of behavior; even if the relationship appears to be consensual, the person has more influence over the patient than a parent might:mad:

I know the case quite well, because a close friend of the mother-in-law was one of the complainants.

His technique was to take a few sessions to identify some problems, then explain how it was all due to sexual frustration and inadequacy, and would you believe it, this bloke had the cure!

[soundofmusic]

I know the case quite well, because a close friend of the mother-in-law was one of the complainants.

His technique was to take a few sessions to identify some problems, then explain how it was all due to sexual frustration and inadequacy, and would you believe it, this bloke had the cure!

:smilielol5: That guy should be hung up "by the boys":ihih:

[The Atheist]

Oh, the irony of it all - we talk about therapists doing their patients, and what does Google Adsense splash all over the page?

Ads for psycholgists, of course!

[soundofmusic]

Oh, the irony of it all - we talk about therapists doing their patients, and what does Google Adsense splash all over the page?

Ads for psycholgists, of course!

:skep: OH God, we're being watched:lol: Since Toyota has fallen on its face, I've seen alot more of their adds too. I guess it might be a good idea to avoid anything that gets too much airtime:frown2:

[Nikhar]

Hey SoundofMusic... I don't know why but I thought you were a female. I think it was your screen name. Though your avy should've directed me to the right direction... but I guess it happens on litnet all the time. After all, many people have thought me to be a female too. lol :D

[soundofmusic]

Hey SoundofMusic... I don't know why but I thought you were a female. I think it was your screen name. Though your avy should've directed me to the right direction... but I guess it happens on litnet all the time. After all, many people have thought me to be a female too. lol :D

:lol: I thought your were a female, also...I guess the baby pic. Actually, I'm a 55 year old woman, a widow with a 35 year old daughter.( I'm a fan of the fellow in the avatar.) I thought everyone knew I was an old lady:goof:
Oh, is it the Blokes thread...I hang around because these guys are some of the coolest people on litnet and the discussions are great here; they've been kind enough to make me an honorary bloke.

[The Atheist]

Oh, is it the Blokes thread...I hang around because these guys are some of the coolest people on litnet and the discussions are great here; they've been kind enough to make me an honorary bloke.

God, and there was me thinking it was the free scotch!

:D

[soundofmusic]

God, and there was me thinking it was the free scotch!

:D

Well, that doesn't hurt either...I think my glass is empty; where is Parker!

[soundofmusic]

Hey Atheist, Where are all the blokes on the blokes page? :confused5:

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

Gilliatt checking in.
I was just now opening up Litnet and saw your message Sounds.
My excuse - the past two weeks I have been out of town on business Monday through Friday and I have to do it again this week. Hopefully next week will be the last.

Speaking of Scotch, has anyone heard form our long lost friend Jocky?

G

[soundofmusic]

Gilliatt checking in.
I was just now opening up Litnet and saw your message Sounds.
My excuse - the past two weeks I have been out of town on business Monday through Friday and I have to do it again this week. Hopefully next week will be the last.

Speaking of Scotch, has anyone heard form our long lost friend Jocky?

G

Glad to see you Gillaiatt. Are you having any fun on the trips or is it just shoulder to the grindstone?
Yes, I really miss Jocky as I'm sure we all do. Since he left so quickly, I wonder if he is having computer troubles.

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

Unquestionably shoulder to the grindstone!
We are carrying out what is referred to as a "punchlist" in the building construction industry. It is essentially a list of all the corrections, touch ups and incomplete items that the contractor needs to complete before the building owner takes occupancy.
However, I shouldn't complain; the workload back at the office is looking grim.

Gilliatt

[soundofmusic]

Unquestionably shoulder to the grindstone!
We are carrying out what is referred to as a "punchlist" in the building construction industry. It is essentially a list of all the corrections, touch ups and incomplete items that the contractor needs to complete before the building owner takes occupancy.
However, I shouldn't complain; the workload back at the office is looking grim.

Gilliatt

Uhg, Sounds like a rough day out in the elements with ticked off people...
And I was hoping you were doing a 3 hour work day and then lounging on the Hawaiian beaches with Mrs Gurgle...is there a Mrs Gurgle?

[The Atheist]

Hey Atheist, Where are all the blokes on the blokes page? :confused5:

Must be spring oop north.

;)


Gilliatt checking in.
I was just now opening up Litnet and saw your message Sounds.
My excuse - the past two weeks I have been out of town on business Monday through Friday and I have to do it again this week. Hopefully next week will be the last.

Speaking of Scotch, has anyone heard form our long lost friend Jocky?

G

No, he appeared to just disappear. Maybe Mrs Jocky thought he was flirting with sound!

[soundofmusic]

Must be spring oop north.

;)
No, he appeared to just disappear. Maybe Mrs Jocky thought he was flirting with sound!

Perhaps, everyone is painting, wallpapering and trimming the sheep. I have spring fever, It starts in winter and continues past summer:lol:

Nah, Mrs Jocky isn't one for leaving the web for that; she would have him massacre me with eloquent Shakespearean passages that I didn't understand:confused5:

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

Uhg, Sounds like a rough day out in the elements with ticked off people...
And I was hoping you were doing a 3 hour work day and then lounging on the Hawaiian beaches with Mrs Gurgle...is there a Mrs Gurgle?

Not quite Hawaii, but I can tell you that the other two coworkers and I are lounging at the various local haunts each night following work.

Yes there is a Mrs. Gurgle and a Gurgle junior (15) both of whom will attest that I've gone quite mad.

Gilliatt

[soundofmusic]

Not quite Hawaii, but I can tell you that the other two coworkers and I are lounging at the various local haunts each night following work.

Yes there is a Mrs. Gurgle and a Gurgle junior (15) both of whom will attest that I've gone quite mad.

Gilliatt

The local haunts with the guys sounds almost as good:cheers2: Didn't the Mrs all ready figure you were mad when you showed up in Texas...It takes way too much gumption to live there, and then there's the weather...
I have noticed that women from Texas are the most beautiful of all 50 states; is the Mrs a former beauty queen?

[prendrelemick]

Aye, spring has finally sprung up 'ere.

I can get on with some manly outdoor pursuits like building things with stones again.:rolleyes:

[The Atheist]

Aye, spring has finally sprung up 'ere.

I can get on with some manly outdoor pursuits like building things with stones again.:rolleyes:

I don't envy you just yet.

While winter has struck nice & wet in the southern parts, we're still getting 21-22 degrees on a daily basis.

There are kids wandering around who've forgotten what rain actually is.

[The Atheist]

I like to keep an eye on what Google is serving us up, and here's today's serving:

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s97/TheAtheist/litnet.jpg

[soundofmusic]

Aye, spring has finally sprung up 'ere.
I can get on with some manly outdoor pursuits like building things with stones again.:rolleyes:
We have to transplant a few of you "mens men" to the states...A man who builds things, what a phenomena!

I like to keep an eye on what Google is serving us up, and here's today's serving:
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s97/TheAtheist/litnet.jpg

Oh, how I wish it was 69 degrees Farenheit all of the time here...well, maybe a few days for the beach. My daughter went out for a short walk a few days ago and came home with a mean burnt back. It also always feels like you're in a microwave.
Next thing you know, they will be advertising strip clubs and escort services...Oh gosh, did I just see my picture on that pole:smilielol5:

[Paulclem]

It's a nice balmy 16-18 here at the moment. Just right. We don't want no 27-30s. (I can't think in Faren- thingy, it's got to be nice simple celsius).

By the way - I've been busy, and the decorating is still not finished. I've got a long wekend coming up though.:biggrin5:

[soundofmusic]

It's a nice balmy 16-18 here at the moment. Just right. We don't want no 27-30s. (I can't think in Faren- thingy, it's got to be nice simple celsius).

By the way - I've been busy, and the decorating is still not finished. I've got a long wekend coming up though.:biggrin5:

That's a little cool for us Floridians to spend much time outdoors; but great for inside activities. Can you paint when the temperature drops a bit lower; our cans tell us not to paint below 55 degrees farenheit (I just look up the conversion on google nowadays)

[prendrelemick]

That would never do in Merrie old England- 55 Degrees! We chaps would never be able to do any decorating at all! :wink5:

I'm thinking I may soon be called upon to decorate the bedroom. We got a new bed the other day and I am informed that it doesn't match the room. I feel out manovered.:confused5:

[OrphanPip]

Ug, you want bad weather, it's snowing in April here in Montreal.

[The Atheist]

I'm thinking I may soon be called upon to decorate the bedroom. We got a new bed the other day and I am informed that it doesn't match the room. I feel out manovered.:confused5:

Yellow card!

That's just sneaky.

[Paulclem]

That's a little cool for us Floridians to spend much time outdoors; but great for inside activities. Can you paint when the temperature drops a bit lower; our cans tell us not to paint below 55 degrees farenheit (I just look up the conversion on google nowadays)

I have before - I don't think about it unless it's freezing.

Cooler here at the weekend. Fresh we'll be calling it. :biggrin5:

[Paulclem]

That would never do in Merrie old England- 55 Degrees! We chaps would never be able to do any decorating at all! :wink5:

I'm thinking I may soon be called upon to decorate the bedroom. We got a new bed the other day and I am informed that it doesn't match the room. I feel out manovered.:confused5:

The only place that's gotr much wallpaper is the lounge - which I've nearly done. I'm fine with painting - done in a couple of hours. I don't mind that.

[The Atheist]

And to think I used to renovate houses for a living.

The mere thought of a paintbrush makes me break out in cold sweat these days.

I used to specialise in doing feature murals, which was pretty popular. There are still a load of kids' bedrooms around Auckland with my murals on the walls.

[Paulclem]

And to think I used to renovate houses for a living.

The mere thought of a paintbrush makes me break out in cold sweat these days.

I used to specialise in doing feature murals, which was pretty popular. There are still a load of kids' bedrooms around Auckland with my murals on the walls.

The alternative is wallpapering! Hassle!

[The Atheist]

The alternative is wallpapering! Hassle!

It's onyl an alternative if you let it be.

You just make sure the choice is "what colour?" and never let the type of coating be discussed.

;)

[prendrelemick]

If there are nine circles of hell, wallpapering is about the forth, painting about the second. Preparation, (moving furinture, rolling up carpets and "storing" it all in the bathroom etc)is about the fifth.

The Alternitive is a trip to Dunelms with Mrs P. Dunelms is a soft furnishings emporium, that for us manly chaps is like being plunged into the very centre of Hell. First of all Its hot and stuffy in there (as you'd expect of course.) Everything is frilly and pastel. The demons of torment appear as blue rinse widow-pensioners, cluttering up the aisles and smelling of lavender and wee.
Once in there your opinion will be sought, but never valued. Identical towels will be held up for you to pass judgement over. "blush pink or dusky rose, which do you like," and you can't just shrug, oh no, you must give a full answer, stating your reasons, and when you do, all you get is a sad shake of the head and a pitying look, wrong again!

Now I am along way from being a dominant-male type of husband, but my input in our daily life is not insignificant- in the usual run of things. However there is something at work in Dunelms that diminishes a chap. I feel myself shrinking, becoming more and more insignificant, I slouch along behind Mrs P (by now I will have been given her handbag to hold so she can rummage,) an annoying but necessary beast of burden. Occasionally we pass another couple, the man bent and defeated. Briefly our eyes will meet before we look back down at our shoes.

[Lokasenna]

If there are nine circles of hell, wallpapering is about the forth, painting about the second. Preparation, (moving furinture, rolling up carpets and "storing" it all in the bathroom etc)is about the fifth.

The Alternitive is a trip to Dunelms with Mrs P. Dunelms is a soft furnishings emporium, that for us manly chaps is like being plunged into the very centre of Hell. First of all Its hot and stuffy in there (as you'd expect of course.) Everything is frilly and pastel. The demons of torment appear as blue rinse widow-pensioners, cluttering up the aisles and smelling of lavender and wee.
Once in there your opinion will be sought, but never valued. Identical towels will be held up for you to pass judgement over. "blush pink or dusky rose, which do you like," and you can't just shrug, oh no, you must give a full answer, stating your reasons, and when you do, all you get is a sad shake of the head and a pitying look, wrong again!

Now I am along way from being a dominant-male type of husband, but my input in our daily life is not insignificant- in the usual run of things. However there is something at work in Dunelms that diminishes a chap. I feel myself shrinking, becoming more and more insignificant, I slouch along behind Mrs P (by now I will have been given her handbag to hold so she can rummage,) an annoying but necessary beast of burden. Occasionally we pass another couple, the man bent and defeated. Briefly our eyes will meet before we look back down at our shoes.

So true!

[The Atheist]

However there is something at work in Dunelms that diminishes a chap.

I'm quite sure they put some kind of primitive female pheromone in the cloth which causes it.

Have you ever noticed that the materials they sell don't smell anything like clothes or sheets?

[soundofmusic]

That would never do in Merrie old England- 55 Degrees! We chaps would never be able to do any decorating at all! :wink5:
I'm thinking I may soon be called upon to decorate the bedroom. We got a new bed the other day and I am informed that it doesn't match the room. I feel out manovered.:confused5:
Not only is our paint not suitable for under 55; but the wind blows right through our polyester schivies...
Mrs P is certainly a sly one; she should start a seminar tour...

Ug, you want bad weather, it's snowing in April here in Montreal.
There is something to be said for all of that cold weather; I never see a fat Canadian!

I have before - I don't think about it unless it's freezing.
Cooler here at the weekend. Fresh we'll be calling it. :biggrin5:
Do you still use oil paint there. Ours is mostly plastic nowadays...I hate it.

And to think I used to renovate houses for a living.

The mere thought of a paintbrush makes me break out in cold sweat these days.
I used to specialise in doing feature murals, which was pretty popular. There are still a load of kids' bedrooms around Auckland with my murals on the walls.
You should put up some of your murals; I'd like to see them! How do you paint over a mural. I have some in my room; I'm not sure if I'll get an even tone when I cover them.

If there are nine circles of hell, wallpapering is about the forth, painting about the second. Preparation, (moving furinture, rolling up carpets and "storing" it all in the bathroom etc)is about the fifth.

The Alternitive is a trip to Dunelms with Mrs P. Dunelms is a soft furnishings emporium, that for us manly chaps is like being plunged into the very centre of Hell. First of all Its hot and stuffy in there (as you'd expect of course.) Everything is frilly and pastel. The demons of torment appear as blue rinse widow-pensioners, cluttering up the aisles and smelling of lavender and wee.
Once in there your opinion will be sought, but never valued. Identical towels will be held up for you to pass judgement over. "blush pink or dusky rose, which do you like," and you can't just shrug, oh no, you must give a full answer, stating your reasons, and when you do, all you get is a sad shake of the head and a pitying look, wrong again!

Now I am along way from being a dominant-male type of husband, but my input in our daily life is not insignificant- in the usual run of things. However there is something at work in Dunelms that diminishes a chap. I feel myself shrinking, becoming more and more insignificant, I slouch along behind Mrs P (by now I will have been given her handbag to hold so she can rummage,) an annoying but necessary beast of burden. Occasionally we pass another couple, the man bent and defeated. Briefly our eyes will meet before we look back down at our shoes.
Sounds like pure torment!


I'm quite sure they put some kind of primitive female pheromone in the cloth which causes it.

Have you ever noticed that the materials they sell don't smell anything like clothes or sheets?
So that's what wall fabric smells like; I thought it was a preservative...no wonder the bugs are mad for it. They won't even let real moire into our country.

[Paulclem]

If there are nine circles of hell, wallpapering is about the forth, painting about the second. Preparation, (moving furinture, rolling up carpets and "storing" it all in the bathroom etc)is about the fifth.

The Alternitive is a trip to Dunelms with Mrs P. Dunelms is a soft furnishings emporium, that for us manly chaps is like being plunged into the very centre of Hell. First of all Its hot and stuffy in there (as you'd expect of course.) Everything is frilly and pastel. The demons of torment appear as blue rinse widow-pensioners, cluttering up the aisles and smelling of lavender and wee.
Once in there your opinion will be sought, but never valued. Identical towels will be held up for you to pass judgement over. "blush pink or dusky rose, which do you like," and you can't just shrug, oh no, you must give a full answer, stating your reasons, and when you do, all you get is a sad shake of the head and a pitying look, wrong again!

Now I am along way from being a dominant-male type of husband, but my input in our daily life is not insignificant- in the usual run of things. However there is something at work in Dunelms that diminishes a chap. I feel myself shrinking, becoming more and more insignificant, I slouch along behind Mrs P (by now I will have been given her handbag to hold so she can rummage,) an annoying but necessary beast of burden. Occasionally we pass another couple, the man bent and defeated. Briefly our eyes will meet before we look back down at our shoes.

:thumbs_up Spot on!

This could easiy be me, but I have trained myself to seek out areas of interest to the male psyche. I wander off to look at stuff, pop next door, and hang about interesting windows.

It works for me...usually:biggrin5:

[Paulclem]

Not only is our paint not suitable for under 55; but the wind blows right through our polyester schivies...
Mrs P is certainly a sly one; she should start a seminar tour...

There is something to be said for all of that cold weather; I never see a fat Canadian!

Do you still use oil paint there. Ours is mostly plastic nowadays...I hate it.

You should put up some of your murals; I'd like to see them! How do you paint over a mural. I have some in my room; I'm not sure if I'll get an even tone when I cover them.

Sounds like pure torment!

So that's what wall fabric smells like; I thought it was a preservative...no wonder the bugs are mad for it. They won't even let real moire into our country.

Yes paint - which I can deal with fairly quickly. I find having no opinions works too. In truth, I don't where decor goes. If my wife likes it - I like it.

[The Atheist]

:thumbs_up Spot on!

This could easiy be me, but I have trained myself to seek out areas of interest to the male psyche. I wander off to look at stuff, pop next door, and hang about interesting windows.

It works for me...usually:biggrin5:

It's still not as bad as women's clothing shops.

Standing around trying not to look like a pervert, trying to avoid looking anywhere bear the visible ankles of women dropping their jeans, the sideways glances from women coming into the shop.

Why do women want a man to accompany them into that atmosphere? It's like inviting a woman into a urinal, but we men have more class than that.

Usually.

[prendrelemick]

It's 5.40am and Countdown is on the telly. How long has Gwyneth Paltrow worked on the show?

[The Atheist]

I'd watch Gwyneth Paltrow anywhere.

[soundofmusic]

:thumbs_up Spot on!

This could easiy be me, but I have trained myself to seek out areas of interest to the male psyche. I wander off to look at stuff, pop next door, and hang about interesting windows.

It works for me...usually:biggrin5:
The perfect middle ground; near enough to frown at the costly choices but far enough not to sneeze because of all the overwhelming perfumes!
I have my house half painted; but the wood fascia is rotting and is a real annoyance to try to cover over. It's too far gone to patch and too new to replace.

It's still not as bad as women's clothing shops.

Standing around trying not to look like a pervert, trying to avoid looking anywhere bear the visible ankles of women dropping their jeans, the sideways glances from women coming into the shop.

Why do women want a man to accompany them into that atmosphere? It's like inviting a woman into a urinal, but we men have more class than that.

Usually.
While I was never masochistic enough to ask for Mr Sounds opinion on my choice of clothes; he frequently felt the urge to advise me that my shoulder pads made me look as if I had no neck, that ruffles made me look off balance...perhaps it would have been easier to take him shopping instead of hearing him complain later. I began to find that the clothes he liked least were everyone elses favorites.

It's 5.40am and Countdown is on the telly. How long has Gwyneth Paltrow worked on the show?
Is she still around; I thought she had went into retirement after having children all named after fruit.

[prendrelemick]

:thumbs_up Spot on!

This could easiy be me, but I have trained myself to seek out areas of interest to the male psyche. I wander off to look at stuff, pop next door, and hang about interesting windows.

It works for me...usually:biggrin5:


Won't work here, Dunelms is cunningly situated on a retail park, between Ikea and Next.- choose your personal hell!




Is she still around; I thought she had went into retirement after having children all named after fruit.

Little Cumquat is going to get so teased at school.

[soundofmusic]

Won't work here, Dunelms is cunningly situated on a retail park, between Ikea and Next.- choose your personal hell!



Little Cumquat is going to get so teased at school.

don't tell me you actually have Ikea over there. I thought they didn't allow prefab furniture anywhere near the UK.
Yeah, cumquat, apple...I think she might start with flowers now...it's the '60s all over again:sick:

[The Atheist]

She honestly called her kid Cumquat?

Is she aiming to marry Bob Geldof next?

[soundofmusic]

She honestly called her kid Cumquat?

Is she aiming to marry Bob Geldof next?

Fortunately, the second child was born a boy; so he didn't wind up with the name of a fruit like her first child, Apple. I just looked up the boys name: Moses, I guess she located him amidst a bit of overgrown brush:reddevil:

You never know with the stars; they'll do practically anything to avoid being ordinary!

[Paulclem]

don't tell me you actually have Ikea over there. I thought they didn't allow prefab furniture anywhere near the UK.
Yeah, cumquat, apple...I think she might start with flowers now...it's the '60s all over again:sick:

We have a big new shiny Ikea which is the very devil. To enter you have to get the one-way-lift to the 6th floor, and try to work your way down, walking past ll the stuff.

Some of the food is nice though.


Fortunately, the second child was born a boy; so he didn't wind up with the name of a fruit like her first child, Apple. I just looked up the boys name: Moses, I guess she located him amidst a bit of overgrown brush:reddevil:

You never know with the stars; they'll do practically anything to avoid being ordinary!

And they send their kids to the All-the other-kids are- called -stupid - things-too school. So it doesn't matter.

[soundofmusic]

She honestly called her kid Cumquat?

Is she aiming to marry Bob Geldof next?

Okay, now I'm totally confused! All this time I thought the sexy criminal from diehard, Alan Rickman, was married to Emma Thompson and they had two funny looking children...i just heard from another fan on the net that Emma is married to some fellow named Greg...I swear, I can't keep up with them.
That reminds me, don't children loose their front teeth at 7; Angelina jolies kid is still 3; because Angelina still has to be 34...but it is losing it's front teeth...

By the way, who was hotter in her day, Gweneth or her mom...I thought her mom was quite a looker

We have a big new shiny Ikea which is the very devil. To enter you have to get the one-way-lift to the 6th floor, and try to work your way down, walking past ll the stuff.

Some of the food is nice though.

And they send their kids to the All-the other-kids are- called -stupid - things-too school. So it doesn't matter.
I've seen some nice looking stuff from Ikea; but I was already miffed when America went from wood funiture and flooring to MDF; but I got used to it because the stuff lasts forever. Now, they have this thin stuff that breaks when the cat jumps on it; and people are trying to put a 60" television on it. I have tons of books and even my oak and pine bookcases are complaining...What do people have against wood; it lasts forever!

[The Atheist]

I just looked up the boys name: Moses, I guess she located him amidst a bit of overgrown brush:reddevil:

Maybe she's a closet Polynesian?

Aside from the world-famous Jonah Lomu, Polynesians have an odd knack of giving peculiarly Biblical names to their kids, lots of Noahs and Lots and Moseses around here.


So it doesn't matter.

What in the zarking fardwarks is that avatar?

:shocked:

Cleaning its teeth must take hours!


That reminds me, don't children loose their front teeth at 7;

Usually the first four are all gone by 7


What do people have against wood; it lasts forever!

And costs more.

Not to mention, wood doeesn't fit into the 21st century consumer lifestyle/society. What possible use is it to a manufacturer to make something which will last for centuries? Where are you going to get repeat orders?

[JuniperWoolf]

Navigating Ikea is the hardest thing that I've ever had to do.

[soundofmusic]

Maybe she's a closet Polynesian?

Aside from the world-famous Jonah Lomu, Polynesians have an odd knack of giving peculiarly Biblical names to their kids, lots of Noahs and Lots and Moseses around here.

What in the zarking fardwarks is that avatar?

:shocked:

Cleaning its teeth must take hours!

Usually the first four are all gone by 7

And costs more.
Not to mention, wood doeesn't fit into the 21st century consumer lifestyle/society. What possible use is it to a manufacturer to make something which will last for centuries? Where are you going to get repeat orders?
That might be it; I didn't realize you were close to all of that great Polynesian food and beaches...
Pauls avatar looks like one of our American actors...way back in the time where we were trying to show how accepting of other nationalities we were by finding people who looked and acted most stereotypical:frown2:
Ahah, I thought the public records that put Angelina Jolie at 45 were more accurate...The kids will have their wisdom teeth and still be wearing pull ups.
I think the 21st century consumer better start rethinking our plans and stop throwing out grandmas bedframes and dads old ford; our pockets are empty and our furniture and cars are falling apart before we are finished making our credit card payments with the 23% interest.:rage:

Navigating Ikea is the hardest thing that I've ever had to do.
Juniper, is that you, you're so pretty. They tend to make stores hard to navigate when they want you to look at everything and buy more...do you think it works?
I still like doing my shopping on the computer.

[The Atheist]

That might be it; I didn't realize you were close to all of that great Polynesian food and beaches...

Auckland is about 15% Polynesian.

Samoa, Tonga, Cook Islands, Nuie, Nauru, Palau - take your pick. More of their citizens live in Auckland than in their homeland.


I think the 21st century consumer better start rethinking our plans and stop throwing out grandmas bedframes and dads old ford; our pockets are empty and our furniture and cars are falling apart before we are finished making our credit card payments with the 23% interest.:rage:

Not to mention throwing grandma and grandpa out with the woven bedspring!

[Paulclem]

The avatar is Dwayne Dibley from an episode of Red Dwarf. The character is usually called Cat - who evolved over millions of years from the original shps cat on the Red Dwarf spaceship, and is ususally super-cool. I forget what happens in the episode, but the cool Cat gets transformed into Dwayne.

It was a good series with lots of time slip, black hole, robot, computer, virtual world simultion, sci-fi in jokes.

It's here because of the geek celebration thread.

[The Atheist]

The avatar is Dwayne Dibley from an episode of Red Dwarf.

In that case, I'm astounded I didn't realise it, but it's years since I've seen any of RD.

In fact, I nearly fell over the other day when someone's tv happened to be on Coro St and who's on screen but that smegging git Lister!

I watched for a minute in case Kryten popped up.

[Paulclem]

In that case, I'm astounded I didn't realise it, but it's years since I've seen any of RD.

In fact, I nearly fell over the other day when someone's tv happened to be on Coro St and who's on screen but that smegging git Lister!

I watched for a minute in case Kryten popped up.

It was a good series. They tried to re-launch a new series of it last year, but it seemed to be weaker than I remember. You know when you used to watch something and years later you see it's on and give it a whirl only to wonder what you saw in it? It was a bit like that.

I was at Uni when the first series came out. I really enjoyed it. it seemed to break that boring sitcom mould a bit.

[The Atheist]

They tried to re-launch a new series of it last year, but it seemed to be weaker than I remember.

From what I remember, it has started to go downhill after the first few series, much as every other tv program does - or maybe we just get used to them.

I always thought the backbone of Britain's comedy was that series always stopped after at most the third or fourth series. From Fawlty Towers to Edgar Briggs, they always left you wanting more.

The worst thing about it all is that two of the very best comedy series aren't available on DVD/video; Clochemerle, without doubt the funniest thing ever to air on tv, and The Secret Life of Edgar Briggs.

I have all of Porridge and many others.

[Paulclem]

From what I remember, it has started to go downhill after the first few series, much as every other tv program does - or maybe we just get used to them.

I always thought the backbone of Britain's comedy was that series always stopped after at most the third or fourth series. From Fawlty Towers to Edgar Briggs, they always left you wanting more.

The worst thing about it all is that two of the very best comedy series aren't available on DVD/video; Clochemerle, without doubt the funniest thing ever to air on tv, and The Secret Life of Edgar Briggs.

I have all of Porridge and many others.

I'm not familiar with Clochemerle or Edgar Briggs. I'll have to bear them in mind.

I agree about the best being stopped after a few series. We used to watch Frazier, but it went on and on, and I just got bored with it. The same thing happened with Roseanne.

[prendrelemick]

Gold fish shoals nibbling at my toes
Fun fun fun in the sun sun sun.


It really had the most inapropriate signiture tune ever.


GEEK ALERT.

The crew had been attacked by a morphing alien that sucked out Cat's coolness, Lister's cowardice and I can't remember what of Rimmer's, but he became unbelievebly reasonable.

[soundofmusic]

Auckland is about 15% Polynesian.

Samoa, Tonga, Cook Islands, Nuie, Nauru, Palau - take your pick. More of their citizens live in Auckland than in their homeland.

Not to mention throwing grandma and grandpa out with the woven bedspring!
I never think about the rest of the world immigrating. I thought in other countries; everyone just happily stayed on their own little piece of land. In the states, everyone thinks we are rich until they realize they have to work 16 hour days to own the mercedes; what do people move to NZ for?
Your dad seems pretty cool; that is the fellow in Bajes pics, right. You've got good genes. But yes, there comes a time when one might want to toss grandma, grandma and the mattress and just keep the savings and the bedframe:lol::auto:
My dad used to call me at 6:30 in the morning, tell me there was an emergency; I'd show up half-asleep; "Go find your mom". Mom had dementia and used to try to find her childhood friends in the middle of the night.


I'm not familiar with Clochemerle or Edgar Briggs. I'll have to bear them in mind.

I agree about the best being stopped after a few series. We used to watch Frazier, but it went on and on, and I just got bored with it. The same thing happened with Roseanne.

I liked Frazier before his brother broke up with that stiff woman; and Roseanne while she was fat and Dan was still healthy

[The Atheist]

I never think about the rest of the world immigrating. I thought in other countries; everyone just happily stayed on their own little piece of land.

Exactly the opposite in fact.

We're inundated with people wanting to move here from UK, South Africa, India & China, while all the young Kiwis want to go to Australia or UK. Half the world seems to want to move elsewhere.

As well as that, NZ has been a natural destination for Pacific Islanders for many decades - they're a lot like Filipino workers, earn money and send it home. That plus NZ's aid to the islands pretty much keeps them in business.

Of the non-economic migrants, those from UK & Europe, the usual reason for moving here is lifestyle. We're a couple of little islands with no terrorists, no armed forces to speak of, a fairly low crime rate, low pollution and lots of natural beauty. Nobody lives more than an hour's drive from at least one great beach and it only snows in the high country.

While we struggle geographically, being further from markets than we'd like, our remoteness is attractive to many.

Feel free to come for a visit - we have plenty of room in the garage!

:D

[prendrelemick]

My brother has emigrated to NZ. It was a lifestyle choice- plus he went to take up a good position making water jets.

He absolutely loves it there, his kids love it and his wife loves it. Its the attitude of the people he loves, being far from everywhere else they have to be self reliant and practical. Good idea's are promoted and encouraged, wherever they come from. In England, problems were solved by off the shelf solutions. In NZ you have to think round them, or role up your sleeves and fix it yourself- so he says.

As a sheep farmer I knew this already. Anything new that actually works, seems to be from NZ.

[The Atheist]

My brother has emigrated to NZ.

Whereabouts is he?


It was a lifestyle choice- plus he went to take up a good position making water jets.

Goodo!

Nobody moves here for career reasons, unless it's a secondment, so well done by him.


He absolutely loves it there, his kids love it and his wife loves it. Its the attitude of the people he loves, being far from everywhere else they have to be self reliant and practical. Good idea's are promoted and encouraged, wherever they come from. In England, problems were solved by off the shelf solutions. In NZ you have to think round them, or role up your sleeves and fix it yourself- so he says.

I'm guessing he's not in Auckland, then.

That does sum up NZ of years gone by, and still in the regional areas, because he's right, the solution is often a choice between waiting for a part from Auckland, or fix it with No. 8 wire.

Auckland however, is a sewer. Nice beaches, amazing boating, superb islands, but lousy people with a typical metropolitan attitude, just like every other major city.


As a sheep farmer I knew this already. Anything new that actually works, seems to be from NZ.

Yep, first rule of farming - have a go yourself before you pay for some bloke to drive for 45 minutes to fix it.

The innovation is true, we still do very well in the new technology stakes. It's why Kiwis are in high demand in UK & Europe.

[prendrelemick]

Whereabouts is he?

Rangiora near Christchurch.


Nobody moves here for career reasons, unless it's a secondment, so well done by him..

That's true, they had been scouring the world trying to fill the position for two years. He can't believe his luck, they even paid for him to move.



Yep, first rule of farming - have a go yourself before you pay for some bloke to drive for 45 minutes to fix it.


Absolutely! :thumbsup: He (like me ) is a farmer's son and fits right in.

[The Atheist]

Rangiora near Christchurch.

Very pleasant spot.

He doesn't support those filthy Canterbury Crusaders, does he?

Auckland v Canterbury = :argue:


That's true, they had been scouring the world trying to fill the position for two years. He can't believe his luck, they even paid for him to move.

Brilliant!


Absolutely! :thumbsup: He (like me ) is a farmer's son and fits right in.

He's definitely in the right place then. Rangiora's just far enough out of the city to be properly rural.

Is he a horse-racing man? It's almost compulsory down that way.

[soundofmusic]

Exactly the opposite in fact.

We're inundated with people wanting to move here from UK, South Africa, India & China, while all the young Kiwis want to go to Australia or UK. Half the world seems to want to move elsewhere.

As well as that, NZ has been a natural destination for Pacific Islanders for many decades - they're a lot like Filipino workers, earn money and send it home. That plus NZ's aid to the islands pretty much keeps them in business.

Of the non-economic migrants, those from UK & Europe, the usual reason for moving here is lifestyle. We're a couple of little islands with no terrorists, no armed forces to speak of, a fairly low crime rate, low pollution and lots of natural beauty. Nobody lives more than an hour's drive from at least one great beach and it only snows in the high country.

While we struggle geographically, being further from markets than we'd like, our remoteness is attractive to many.

Feel free to come for a visit - we have plenty of room in the garage!

:D

Thank you, Atheist, if everyone is as charming as you and the little one; I'm sure I'll love it!
It's a strange thing to me that the Americans are more worried about terrorists than the guy in their back yard cooking meth:devil:
Our beaches are getting pretty grungy... I hear we are actually buying sand and shipping it from Haiti. When I was a kid; there were huge shells for the taking.

[soundofmusic]

My brother has emigrated to NZ. It was a lifestyle choice- plus he went to take up a good position making water jets.

He absolutely loves it there, his kids love it and his wife loves it. Its the attitude of the people he loves, being far from everywhere else they have to be self reliant and practical. Good idea's are promoted and encouraged, wherever they come from. In England, problems were solved by off the shelf solutions. In NZ you have to think round them, or role up your sleeves and fix it yourself- so he says.

As a sheep farmer I knew this already. Anything new that actually works, seems to be from NZ.

Well, I guess I'm migrating out your way, Prendrelemick. I can roll up my sleeves, and while I'm pretty good at taking things apart; I can't fix them or get them back together. Oh, for the days when a person could pull out the tube from their television and test them at the 7-11

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

...As well as that, NZ has been a natural destination for Pacific Islanders for many decades - they're a lot like Filipino workers, earn money and send it home. That plus NZ's aid to the islands pretty much keeps them in business.

...Feel free to come for a visit - we have plenty of room in the garage!

We have our share of "out of country" workers, though in our case many of them are not legal immigrants which has created quite a furor along the border states.

Be careful with those invitations, I have enough gumption to take you up on that offer even if I have to sleep in the garage! New Zealand has been on my wish list for some time.


...Our beaches are getting pretty grungy... I hear we are actually buying sand and shipping it from Haiti. When I was a kid; there were huge shells for the taking.

Sounds,
I thought about you lately as I hear more news about the oil in the Gulf.


... Oh, for the days when a person could pull out the tube from their television and test them at the 7-11

Ha, ha --I vaguely recall the vaccum tube testers in the stores. Believe it or not, but I actually have a box full of vaccum tubes from my father's collection of garage junk he kept over the years.
Sounds like another photo op. The younger crowd might apreciate how far we've come!

Gilliatt

[The Atheist]

Thank you, Atheist, if everyone is as charming as you and the little one; I'm sure I'll love it!
It's a strange thing to me that the Americans are more worried about terrorists than the guy in their back yard cooking meth:devil:

yeah, that always gets me. If you don't count 9/11 - and I don't see that ever happening again - your chances of being killed by a terrorist are incredibly small; unless you live in Kabul.

How many murders are there in USA annually?

Here's a funny thing - only the other day, I was talking to someone about Americans and how they hardly ever migrate and I pointed out that all of the Americans I'd met in business who had moved here were crooks.

From our one-time landlord of our offices, to an immigration consultant who wanted to work with me, to a scumbag perpetrating fraud - who also made death threats like some bad copy of Don Corleone to me - to a businessman whose "legit" cover meant he used our professional services.

Every one of them ended up being on the "Wanted" list.

It's a strange world.


Our beaches are getting pretty grungy... I hear we are actually buying sand and shipping it from Haiti. When I was a kid; there were huge shells for the taking.

Believe it or not, in a fairly large country with only 4 million people in it, we still manage to stuff up our beaches.

I took the kids fishing & crabbing a few weeks back. Whereas, only a decade ago, you could get to the big crabs within a 5 minute walk, we had to go for about 20 until we got to the few immature ones remaining.

My oldest boy and I once watched a team of Asian families strip a beach of every living thing bigger than a nickel - crabs, shellfish, starfish, you name it, they took it. Stupidly, because there are no laws to specifically protect many species, they're quite within their rights to do it - it just means anyone wanting to look at sea life has to go to less accessible places.

Only in and around Auckland though


We have our share of "out of country" workers, though in our case many of them are not legal immigrants which has created quite a furor along the border states.

Yes, being 4000 km from the next land mass makes it a little more difficult for illegals - they have to stow away on ships or smuggle themselves through customs, so we don't have too much drama like that.

What we do get is a huge number of Pacific Islander families who come for a visit and then disappear.


Be careful with those invitations, I have enough gumption to take you up on that offer even if I have to sleep in the garage! New Zealand has been on my wish list for some time.

Crikey, if you or sounds really did pay a visit, we'd provide better than the garage!

I've made better friends online than offline in the past couple of decades and have had several visitors stay.

[soundofmusic]

We have our share of "out of country" workers, though in our case many of them are not legal immigrants which has created quite a furor along the border states.

Sounds,
I thought about you lately as I hear more news about the oil in the Gulf.

Ha, ha --I vaguely recall the vaccum tube testers in the stores. Believe it or not, but I actually have a box full of vaccum tubes from my father's collection of garage junk he kept over the years.
Sounds like another photo op. The younger crowd might apreciate how far we've come!

Gilliatt
I saw a program on television where the farmers have contracts to bring the illegals across border to pick; they are supposed to return after picking season...is that naive of the government, or what.
I will never figure out the US; we keep borrowing money from China while we keep our borders open. If enough don't pass through the border to give free medical to; we look for some country that has had a disaster. The hospital that recently set up a multimillion dollar temporary rescue facility in Haiti is now going out of business.

So far, I haven't seen any changes at the market regardin the fish; but I usually buy the frozen stuff that was probably bagged before the spill. I'm a big shell fish fan. Oh for the days when you could get 3lb lobster.

Definitely take a picture of those tubes. Life was so easy in those days. It reminds me of when my 15 year old maytag washer went on the fritz. I called out the repairman; he finished and had 50 screws in his hand.

yeah, that always gets me. If you don't count 9/11 - and I don't see that ever happening again - your chances of being killed by a terrorist are incredibly small; unless you live in Kabul.
How many murders are there in USA annually?
Here's a funny thing - only the other day, I was talking to someone about Americans and how they hardly ever migrate and I pointed out that all of the Americans I'd met in business who had moved here were crooks.
From our one-time landlord of our offices, to an immigration consultant who wanted to work with me, to a scumbag perpetrating fraud - who also made death threats like some bad copy of Don Corleone to me - to a businessman whose "legit" cover meant he used our professional services.
Every one of them ended up being on the "Wanted" list.

It's a strange world.


Believe it or not, in a fairly large country with only 4 million people in it, we still manage to stuff up our beaches.

I took the kids fishing & crabbing a few weeks back. Whereas, only a decade ago, you could get to the big crabs within a 5 minute walk, we had to go for about 20 until we got to the few immature ones remaining.

My oldest boy and I once watched a team of Asian families strip a beach of every living thing bigger than a nickel - crabs, shellfish, starfish, you name it, they took it. Stupidly, because there are no laws to specifically protect many species, they're quite within their rights to do it - it just means anyone wanting to look at sea life has to go to less accessible places.
Only in and around Auckland though

Yes, being 4000 km from the next land mass makes it a little more difficult for illegals - they have to stow away on ships or smuggle themselves through customs, so we don't have too much drama like that.

What we do get is a huge number of Pacific Islander families who come for a visit and then disappear.

Crikey, if you or sounds really did pay a visit, we'd provide better than the garage!

I've made better friends online than offline in the past couple of decades and have had several visitors stay.

Americans are only afraid of what Cnn tells them to be afraid of...Cnn repeats the same news every 15 minutes; so the threat increases exponentially. I guess, on a good note; it keeps them from worrying about all of the real threats out their.
I guess most of the time, only hungry people migrate; and it's the hungry people you have to watch out for. Oddly enough, our bad immigrants, while complaining of getting bad deals from the Americans; prey more on their own.
It always amazes me when I go into an immigrant owned shop and see the way they treat their workers (even the ones from their own social level)
Our beaches used to be wonderful; really, it was the Americans that ruined them: why walk two feet to put that dirty diaper or chicken bone in the trash can. We have big machines that clean the beaches and push down the sand; but it breaks the shells and the crabs. The cruise ships dock close and throw out all of their rubish; which increases shark attacks.
It would be great to visit you and the mrs. I guess I should start saving my pennies. I haven't taken a traveling vacation since...was it ';94 or '96?

[Paulclem]

I feel a new company coming on... Cold Ale Tours of New Zealand. Predrelmick's already got his Agent there - his brother. :D

[The Atheist]

It would be great to visit you and the mrs. I guess I should start saving my pennies. I haven't taken a traveling vacation since...was it ';94 or '96?

Well it's about time then!

:D


I feel a new company coming on... Cold Ale Tours of New Zealand. Predrelmick's already got his Agent there - his brother. :D

Not a bad idea at all - we make some nice dark ales here now.

20 years ago, all you could buy was (cat's wee-wee), but a few people saw the chance of getting a niche market and started making some top brews.

Instead of a pub crawl, we could have quiet brewery tours, capped off with a sampling of the local brewer's options. Very seemly.

[dizzydoll]

http://serve.mysmiley.net/party/party0012.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net)

http://serve.mysmiley.net/party/party0036.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net/free-jumping-smileys.php)

http://serve.mysmiley.net/party/party0016.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net/free-fighting-smileys.php)

http://serve.mysmiley.net/party/party0009.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net)

[soundofmusic]

Well it's about time then!

:D

Not a bad idea at all - we make some nice dark ales here now.

20 years ago, all you could buy was (cat's wee-wee), but a few people saw the chance of getting a niche market and started making some top brews.

Instead of a pub crawl, we could have quiet brewery tours, capped off with a sampling of the local brewer's options. Very seemly.
As long as theres white rum and cuervo; I'll be set for the duration. I love my little pina coladas and lime margaritas:cheers2::party:



Now here's a person who can have a party without the booze:thumbsup:

[soundofmusic]

http://serve.mysmiley.net/party/party0012.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net)

http://serve.mysmiley.net/party/party0036.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net/free-jumping-smileys.php)

http://serve.mysmiley.net/party/party0016.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net/free-fighting-smileys.php)

http://serve.mysmiley.net/party/party0009.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net)

Now here's a person who is a party all on their own; just in case we wind up steering to a deserted island...are you a man or woman, mate?

[The Atheist]

Now here's a person who is a party all on their own; just in case we wind up steering to a deserted island...are you a man or woman, mate?

Dizzy doll? I hope she's a woman!

She can be another honorary bloke though - anyone who can party like that on joining has to be good!

[The Atheist]

Although we seem to be in danger of having more women posting in the blokes' thread than men!

[soundofmusic]

Dizzy doll? I hope she's a woman!

She can be another honorary bloke though - anyone who can party like that on joining has to be good!

I think I might be a little jealous that she was brave enough to put up that avatar...I looked at some rather risque ones...but I was afraid I would get censured when I visited the juniors and religious threads:hand:

[dizzydoll]

Dizzy doll? I hope she's a woman!

She can be another honorary bloke though - anyone who can party like that on joining has to be good!

Right on, I've got my dice... who's willing? Put your money down first, I will raise you.

http://www.thesmilies.com/smilies/sports/dice.gif (http://www.thesmilies.com/smilies/sports/dice.gif)

http://www.thesmilies.com/smilies/sports/cards.gif (http://www.thesmilies.com)

http://www.thesmilies.com/smilies/sports/club.gif (http://www.thesmilies.com)..http://www.thesmilies.com/smilies/sports/diamond.gif (http://www.thesmilies.com)..http://www.thesmilies.com/smilies/sports/heart.gif (http://www.thesmilies.com)..http://www.thesmilies.com/smilies/sports/spade.gif (http://www.thesmilies.com)

http://serve.mysmiley.net/jumping/jumping0006.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net)

[dizzydoll]

Although we seem to be in danger of having more women posting in the blokes' thread than men!

Its just a matter of time before women rule... the whole wide world. http://serve.mysmiley.net/evilgrin/evilgrin0036.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net)
And Music, finally I am learning the art of bravery! Its well worth the fun. http://serve.mysmiley.net/japanese/jap50.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net/free-animated-smileys.php)

[The Atheist]

Right on, I've got my dice... who's willing? Put your money down first, I will raise you.

Poker dice, craps or liar?


Its just a matter of time before women rule... the whole wide world.

Haha!

I think not.

Anyway, we tried Margaret Thatcher and it didn't make much difference.

If only they all followed the example of Jennifer Dzuria, you might have some hope.

[dizzydoll]

Anyway, we tried Margaret Thatcher and it didn't make much difference.


Wot, Maggie did a superb job, she got rid of all the dead wood.

[prendrelemick]

I'm back - for the moment.

Like a fool I signed up for an enhanced package with AOL and had nowt but trouble.:crash:

[The Atheist]

I'm back - for the moment.

Like a fool I signed up for an enhanced package with AOL and had nowt but trouble.:crash:

The more you pay, the worse it gets.

Still, better the internet than your car!

:D

[soundofmusic]

Dog gone it; here's that stupid post that I thought I put up; seemed not to show and now here it is after I reworded it ...
Please read ahead


Although we seem to be in danger of having more women posting in the blokes' thread than men!

[/QUOTE]
You ever hear that quote about a successful man always having a strong woman behind him; successful women do one better, they always keep their men in firing range...

I'm back - for the moment.

Like a fool I signed up for an enhanced package with AOL and had nowt but trouble.:crash:
So what does this new enhanced package do, make pancakes?
[QUOTE=dizzydoll;890556]Right on, I've got my dice... who's willing? Put your money down first, I will raise you.

Hey dizzy, are you really 98; because our first game tonight is strip poker:party:

[dizzydoll]

http://www.financialpost.com/personal-finance/your-money/branch-investments/743146.bin?size=404x272

However the mutts, no one can beat those dooogs...

http://coolrain44.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/dogs-playing-poker.jpg

[soundofmusic]

However the muts, no one can beat those dooogs...



Yeah, I've known a few dogs in my life and dated a few mutts...

So did you attend woodstock?

Have you ever figured out why rockers never have decent gluts...they're all flat bummed wonders...

[dizzydoll]

Nope I was too young to attend then, even if I had lived in the US.
But I did visit Woodstock Sept 2009 even tho the show actually took place in Bethel 1969.

You see, I usually present my desires and dreams in life... this is what you see. Like this. Hmmmmm!

http://www.gossipcraze.com/_mm/_d/_ext/14212/big_101%20of%20the%20best%20men%20jokes%20101.jpg

Joking, joking... but I do admire that bod.

:biggrinjester:

[Taliesin]

Oooo...me drunkey-drunkey, input and output of the bodyy and mind &are putain de dysfunctioning&bloody annoying&still fun kinda to be drunk&maybe posting here while drunk bad idea &will this get deleted as spam?& yes, still-beer-thread& I think I started with cidre &Irish coffee, followed by some amounts of beer, maybe most certainly me drunk now&alcohol improves my putain de foreign languages&ja das ist ja ein wahrheit das es zo ist, prost!

[Paulclem]

You're not the first merry one to come onto the cold ale thread. You're among friends.

:party:

[soundofmusic]

Nope I was too young to attend then, even if I had lived in the US.
But I did visit Woodstock Sept 2009 even tho the show actually took place in Bethel 1969.

You see, I usually present my desires and dreams in life... this is what you see. Like this. Hmmmmm!

http://www.gossipcraze.com/_mm/_d/_ext/14212/big_101%20of%20the%20best%20men%20jokes%20101.jpg

Joking, joking... but I do admire that bod.

:biggrinjester:

You're our kind of girl, all right. Though, I think having that bloke doing ironing is just a waste; and the wind up in the back might interfer with his best position...I think I'd add alittle hair on the head and take off about 5 years; but that's just personal taste..

[The Atheist]

Oooo...me drunkey-drunkey, input and output of the bodyy and mind &are putain de dysfunctioning&bloody annoying&still fun kinda to be drunk&maybe posting here while drunk bad idea &will this get deleted as spam?& yes, still-beer-thread& I think I started with cidre &Irish coffee, followed by some amounts of beer, maybe most certainly me drunk now&alcohol improves my putain de foreign languages&ja das ist ja ein wahrheit das es zo ist, prost!

:lol:

You certainly picked the right thread!

[Taliesin]

Hmmm, that's rather....interesting. If you post to forums and tweet while still drunk the good thing is that you can remember it better the following morning. The bad thing is that you can remember it better the following morning and that apparently, others can too.

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

... I can't fix them or get them back together. Oh, for the days when a person could pull out the tube from their television and test them at the 7-11



Ha, ha --I vaguely recall the vaccum tube testers in the stores. Believe it or not, but I actually have a box full of vaccum tubes from my father's collection of garage junk he kept over the years.
Sounds like another photo op. The younger crowd might apreciate how far we've come!

Gilliatt


Soundofmusic,
Happy Mothers Day!

Here are the vacuum tubes I promised you…

http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae114/tabuka1/Misc%20Album/VacuumTubesGroup.jpg

Remember these glowing beacons of radiation humming in unison drawing us toward the idiot box through hypnotic effect?

Claude Frollo boldly proclaimed it was the book that killed the edifice. And while the book brought peril to 15th century gothic architecture, it is Gilliatt’s contention that the vacuum tube killed the intellect!
An entire generation allowed Hugo, Plato, Seuss and Cervantes to fall from their laps. Eyes shunned the printed word, now transfixed on the glow emanating from vacuum tubes and CRT’s. Enough heat was generated to keep a roast warm! And remember the radiation threats?
I still recall mother shouting: Gilliatt and Deruchette how many times have I told you not to sit too close to the Zenith, or you’ll get radiation. Now get back to your TV trays where you will find a piping hot Swanson’s.
See, it’s your favorite, the three course turkey dinner! Yummy yum yum…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49Qn38WdTTs&feature=related

Tell me children, what are the magical tubes bringing us tonight…?
Ahh yes… a couple of classics:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGZwmelwnBU&feature=related

Poetry recital (Allen Ginsberg - eat your heart out)
If you look carefully, you’ll see Paulclem and family:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2s5eOnCKogI&feature=related


Gilliatt

[soundofmusic]

You're not the first merry one to come onto the cold ale thread. You're among friends.

:party:
We even have interpreters when he's at his merriest; but don't worry mate, we never use the camcorder on our friends

:lol:

You certainly picked the right thread!
I think Parker is putting out adverts outside the best pubs!

Hmmm, that's rather....interesting. If you post to forums and tweet while still drunk the good thing is that you can remember it better the following morning. The bad thing is that you can remember it better the following morning and that apparently, others can too.
You must hold your liquor well; most of the chaps I meet claim they don't remember a thing from the night before....or is that just something they tell their girlfriends.

Soundofmusic,
Happy Mothers Day!

Here are the vacuum tubes I promised you…

http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae114/tabuka1/Misc%20Album/VacuumTubesGroup.jpg

Remember these glowing beacons of radiation humming in unison drawing us toward the idiot box through hypnotic effect?

Claude Frollo boldly proclaimed it was the book that killed the edifice. And while the book brought peril to 15th century gothic architecture, it is Gilliatt’s contention that the vacuum tube killed the intellect!
An entire generation allowed Hugo, Plato, Seuss and Cervantes to fall from their laps. Eyes shunned the printed word, now transfixed on the glow emanating from vacuum tubes and CRT’s. Enough heat was generated to keep a roast warm! And remember the radiation threats?
I still recall mother shouting: Gilliatt and Deruchette how many times have I told you not to sit too close to the Zenith, or you’ll get radiation. Now get back to your TV trays where you will find a piping hot Swanson’s.
See, it’s your favorite, the three course turkey dinner! Yummy yum yum…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49Qn38WdTTs&feature=related

Tell me children, what are the magical tubes bringing us tonight…?
Ahh yes… a couple of classics:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGZwmelwnBU&feature=related

Poetry recital (Allen Ginsberg - eat your heart out)
If you look carefully, you’ll see Paulclem and family:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2s5eOnCKogI&feature=related


Gilliatt

Thank you, Gilliatt
Oh gosh, it brings a tear to these old eyes. Could you really get electrocuted changing them even with the power off...the hubby always got really nervous when I was fishing around in the back of the television.
Those are some great tv moments: I didn't realize they had swanson with soup. I used to think tv dinners were a real treat along with a coke from a glass bottle and a hershey bar. Do you remember "pee wee" drinks ; they were in flavors like cherry and grape. Oh, and 7-up bars, a candy with 7 fillings in one bar...
I loved Mr Ed and the Munsters...

[prendrelemick]

Oooo...me drunkey-drunkey, input and output of the bodyy and mind &are putain de dysfunctioning&bloody annoying&still fun kinda to be drunk&maybe posting here while drunk bad idea &will this get deleted as spam?& yes, still-beer-thread& I think I started with cidre &Irish coffee, followed by some amounts of beer, maybe most certainly me drunk now&alcohol improves my putain de foreign languages&ja das ist ja ein wahrheit das es zo ist, prost!


Sacre bleu! Votre Allamagne est un trop de rubbish, nest pas?

[The Atheist]

:lol:

At last Google Adsense catches up with us!

Today's ad is for BRAIN TRAINING!

:smilielol5::smilielol5::smilielol5::smilielol5:


Oh gosh, it brings a tear to these old eyes. Could you really get electrocuted changing them even with the power off...the hubby always got really nervous when I was fishing around in the back of the television.

Not only that.

We're depriving the rest of humankind still to come - well, the boys anyway - the amazing discovery of what happens to a CRT when a .22 bullet hits it.


Sacre bleu! Votre Allamagne est un trop de rubbish, nest pas?

:lol:

Etes-vous Francais? Votre parlezing, c'est tres bien.

Boy, does that bring memories as well.

Bastardising French and English was an immediate caning 40 years ago.

Ah, what a thread. Nostalgia, bad French and cold ale. Can't be many better combos than that!

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

:lol:

At last Google Adsense catches up with us!

Today's ad is for BRAIN TRAINING!
_________

Not only that.

We're depriving the rest of humankind still to come - well, the boys anyway - the amazing discovery of what happens to a CRT when a .22 bullet hits it.



It is amusing to see what types of advertisments will appear. As of this moment I am getting "American Public University" adds. How do you suppose the powers that be working behind the curtains associated higher education with this thread?

I was a bit nervous holding the vacuum tubes over the concrete slab in my garage.
I would feel a bit more at ease with a .22 at 3,000 meters.
Ok...maybe 30 meters.

Gilliatt

[The Atheist]

It is amusing to see what types of advertisments will appear. As of this moment I am getting "American Public University" adds. How do you suppose the powers that be working behind the curtains associated higher education with this thread?

Some of them read it!


I was a bit nervous holding the vacuum tubes over the concrete slab in my garage.
I would feel a bit more at ease with a .22 at 3,000 meters.
Ok...maybe 30 meters.

Gilliatt

Guns is an excellent choice of topic.

Duckshooting season started last weekend. I'm not likely to have a go this year - or ever again, going by my kids' attitude to ducks - but I love the sound of gunfire.

As well as the taste of duck a l'orange!

[prendrelemick]

I shall be taking down my Webley and Scott to have a rabbit lessening session very soon.

[Taliesin]

Sacre bleu! Votre Allamagne est un trop de rubbish, nest pas?

That's a strange thing - when I'm drunk I'm convinced that my English, German, French, Esperanto, Russian, Finnish, Italian, Spanish, Latin and Icelandic are all perfect, despite the fact that I've never studied some of them more than a few hours, but then again...


You know, when Crookes came up with the Crookes tube, which is the forefather of the vacuum tube, he thought that it had that nice fluorescence due to spirits doing something with it. Looking at all the quantum mysticism one hears nowadays it seems that humans tend to stay rather the same.

[dizzydoll]

Neither Blonde, Nor Female (http://www.forwardon.com/view.php?e=Id11f6740956e3df0b)

http://forum.thescubasite.com/tongue/tongue0015.gif (http://www.thescubasite.com)

[The Atheist]

I shall be taking down my Webley and Scott to have a rabbit lessening session very soon.

Now rabbit shooting is a great sport, and one which I insist on still doing - rabbits are noxious pests.

I'm hoping to go to the great Easter bunny shoot next year.

http://www.odt.co.nz/your-town/alexandra/51285/terminators-top-easter-bunny-hunt

[Satan]

I came back early from work and now I'm drunk. Blame it on Pessoa and his depressing book. Je suis fou! Who's talking about guns here? Please no .22! Let's go to the range with 30-06, alright? No bunnies, no bunnies! Inanimate targets are more than enough, though I have killed some vermin in my darker years.

@Tal, a woman awoke from coma and started talking in Chinese. I think you're onto something.

@everyone: appreciate the Greek riot-dog: http://www.thisblogrules.com/2010/03/dog-that-hasnt-missed-a-single-riot-for-years.html/

He's a darling!

[The Atheist]

I came back early from work and now I'm drunk.

Hell, this could get to be a tradition - the last bastion of the internet; somewhere to post while drunk!


Inanimate targets are more than enough, though I have killed some vermin in my darker years.

There gets a stage where a stale old target just doesn't work. In fact, the weapon I most crave live targets for is my bow. Hitting a target just doesn't mean anything. I'd rather miss a pheasant by an inch than hit ten bulls in a row.


@everyone: appreciate the Greek riot-dog:

Classic!

[Satan]

Yeah, Tal was sort of an inspiration. <belches> Ouch!

:lol: Oh, c'mon Atheist! I wanted to shoot some, but couldn't bring myself to it. That godawful kid next my door deserved it more than them bunnies and I still somehow managed to keep myself cool, calm and contended. Though the idea of hitting pheasants with a 30-06 is great, I'd say, except that I wouldn't want to be tazed. Eh!

Love that anarchist dawg, eh? I would adopt him!

[Paulclem]

It's nice to see non-humans geting in on the political front. We'll be getting turkey demos in November next.

[Satan]

It's nice to see non-humans geting in on the political front. We'll be getting turkey demos in November next.

Now I want a British passport and my 50k GPB. ;)

[The Atheist]

That godawful kid next my door deserved it more than them bunnies and I still somehow managed to keep myself cool, calm and contended.

That's why bows are good - you can use flat-tipped arrows which will only bruise children.


Though the idea of hitting pheasants with a 30-06 is great, I'd say, except that I wouldn't want to be tazed. Eh!

:lol:

They wouldn't be much for eating after a 30-06!

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

Now I’m really beginning to feel at home.
From vacuum tubes to guns, where else but on this thread.
Aye, there’s nothing sweeter ‘an the sound of a well oiled bolt action, the clinking of spent brass and shot glasses, the adrenalin rush anticipating the blast and recoil topped off with the aroma of gunpowder…and its just now 9:00 am!

In addition to his collection of vacuum tubes, my father collected quite a few firearms mostly through war surplus stock. (It’s a Texas thing)
After my parents passing, we went through the difficult task of dividing up the hoarded wealth of “stuff”, a common trait among Depression era folks.
I ended up with two wonderful rifles from the WW II period. One is a Springfield (design) O3A3. This is the five shot bolt action 30.06 which served us well until enough M1 Garand’s could be produced and supplied.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJCCHxd9pEI&feature=related

The interesting thing about my particular gun is that it was actually manufactured by Smith Corona (the typewriter company) in October 1943. Springfield could not keep up with the demand, so they contracted with companies who were tooled similarly to a gun manufacturer.

The other gun is a Winchester .30 caliber carbine. The “M1 Carbine”. This gun is a lot of fun to shoot and it doesn’t knock you down like the O3A3.
Sorry for the history lesson, but these guns hold great sentimental value.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_vxZ00k20E&feature=related


...There gets a stage where a stale old target just doesn't work. In fact, the weapon I most crave live targets for is my bow. Hitting a target just doesn't mean anything. I'd rather miss a pheasant by an inch than hit ten bulls in a row.


No hunting here, but I do shoot them whenever we visit my sister. We have been known to get pretty creative with our targets though. Do you ever get frustrated with a computer?...he, he, he


I shall be taking down my Webley and Scott to have a rabbit lessening session very soon.

Prendrelemick,
That Webley and Scott is a work of art:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVjdKjBcxTA

Is this what you mean by rabbit lessening?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDxvc-BuS5A

Gilliatt

[Revolte]

Love that anarchist dawg, eh? I would adopt him!

man Greece is so far ahead of us in the states that even their dogs have the right idea, our movement sucks so bad compared to them lol.

and if my dog was an anarchist she would be a m a z i n g. its already cool enough that she knows how to wink and flip her head to greet me. give her my social/political veiws and hell, next thing you know she gets promoted to being "human" and turned into a kangaroo to help me over throw the water factory and their slave trade lol ( tank girl ).

[The Atheist]

This hard drinking seems to be good for the posting ratio as well!

I'll get Parker to water the water with some gin. A ratio of 5 gin : 1 water should be about right.

[soundofmusic]

Neither Blonde, Nor Female (http://www.forwardon.com/view.php?e=Id11f6740956e3df0b)

http://forum.thescubasite.com/tongue/tongue0015.gif (http://www.thescubasite.com)
Well just wait 'til strip poker night; after a few laggers and a few sad irish songs about our dear mothers; we will figure out the true shade of things...

Now rabbit shooting is a great sport, and one which I insist on still doing - rabbits are noxious pests.

I'm hoping to go to the great Easter bunny shoot next year.

http://www.odt.co.nz/your-town/alexandra/51285/terminators-top-easter-bunny-hunt

Barins, close your ears, Daddy's not himself...


Do you all remember the shoulder dislocations after shooting those old german jobs....

[The Atheist]

Do you all remember the shoulder dislocations after shooting those old german jobs....

Ha!

I have a great story about dislocating shoulders and guns.

30 years ago, a friend and I used to load our own shotgun shells. We loaded up some half-charge shells and showed some town n00bs how you hold the gun a couple of inches from the shoulder to aid accuracy when firing.

The first poor sap that tried it with a full charge got knocked off his feet!

Didn't quite manage to dislocate his shoulder, but it was blue for a month afterwards.

The best thing about this trick is that the victim is in no state to beat the crap out of you while you fall over in hysterics.

[Paulclem]

Ha!

I have a great story about dislocating shoulders and guns.

30 years ago, a friend and I used to load our own shotgun shells. We loaded up some half-charge shells and showed some town n00bs how you hold the gun a couple of inches from the shoulder to aid accuracy when firing.

The first poor sap that tried it with a full charge got knocked off his feet!

Didn't quite manage to dislocate his shoulder, but it was blue for a month afterwards.

The best thing about this trick is that the victim is in no state to beat the crap out of you while you fall over in hysterics.

:lol:

Ah the fun of pain. Didn't we talk about that a while ago.

Anyway - not that I want to put you chaps off the thread or anything - do your spouses suffer from your snoring? Try the link below for a sure fire remedy. :lol:

http://www.britishsnoring.co.uk/shop/snore_calm_chin-up_strips_10_pack.php?PHPSESSID=9883ae1cfa233737d2 f3d2f8459dc7c0#vid

[soundofmusic]

In addition to his collection of vacuum tubes, my father collected quite a few firearms mostly through war surplus stock. (It’s a Texas thing)
After my parents passing, we went through the difficult task of dividing up the hoarded wealth of “stuff”, a common trait among Depression era folks.
I ended up with two wonderful rifles from the WW II period. One is a Springfield (design) O3A3. This is the five shot bolt action 30.06 which served us well until enough M1 Garand’s could be produced and supplied.


Gilliatt
Fond memories, Gilliatt. Your dad was into collecting the old german guns too? My dad was like a child with a lollie; he had 4 or 5 boxes of dismantled somethings...I think the idea was to get all the serial numbers to match wasn't it? He had something he called...I think...a german mouser or something like that; the bullet was the size of a finger and firing it blew out your eardrum...

Ha!

I have a great story about dislocating shoulders and guns.

30 years ago, a friend and I used to load our own shotgun shells. We loaded up some half-charge shells and showed some town n00bs how you hold the gun a couple of inches from the shoulder to aid accuracy when firing.

The first poor sap that tried it with a full charge got knocked off his feet!

Didn't quite manage to dislocate his shoulder, but it was blue for a month afterwards.

The best thing about this trick is that the victim is in no state to beat the crap out of you while you fall over in hysterics.
Oh, how I remember the old days with me dad; shooting at old cars in the brush...coming home with chigger bites...
So does that really work; I thought you were supposed to keep the gun cradled between the shoulder and the breast bone?
That fellow must have hurt...

:lol:

Ah the fun of pain. Didn't we talk about that a while ago.

Anyway - not that I want to put you chaps off the thread or anything - do your spouses suffer from your snoring? Try the link below for a sure fire remedy. :lol:

http://www.britishsnoring.co.uk/shop/snore_calm_chin-up_strips_10_pack.php?PHPSESSID=9883ae1cfa233737d2 f3d2f8459dc7c0#vid

Yeah, I don't know if our spouses snore more when they get older or we just don't think it's as cute after a few years of marriage...
When I go to sleep, everyone closes their doors...they claim my snoring wakes the whole house up...

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

I have a great story about dislocating shoulders and guns.

30 years ago, a friend and I used to load our own shotgun shells. We loaded up some half-charge shells and showed some town n00bs how you hold the gun a couple of inches from the shoulder to aid accuracy when firing.


That is cruel.
Makes me think of the days we would sneak up behing an unsuspecting sap on a freezing day and slap their earlobes with a popsickle stick.


Fond memories, Gilliatt. Your dad was into collecting the old german guns too?
...a german mouser or something like that; the bullet was the size of a finger and firing it blew out your eardrum...



Not particularly. The only true German gun he owned was a 9mm Luger pistol, he acquired the during the war. He did in fact own a Mauser, which is a German design, but his particular gun was the Swedish variant. My brother has the Mauser and it will hurt the ears, though we wear ear protection when we shoot.

Gilliatt

[The Atheist]

That is cruel.
Makes me think of the days we would sneak up behing an unsuspecting sap on a freezing day and slap their earlobes with a popsickle stick.

Oh yeah, I remember those days.

On frosty morning when we had PE early in the day, leg slapping the freezing cold legs immediately after a run was always popular.

In the summer, it was rat's tail towels.

[prendrelemick]

Ha!

I have a great story about dislocating shoulders and guns.

30 years ago, a friend and I used to load our own shotgun shells. We loaded up some half-charge shells and showed some town n00bs how you hold the gun a couple of inches from the shoulder to aid accuracy when firing.

The first poor sap that tried it with a full charge got knocked off his feet!

Didn't quite manage to dislocate his shoulder, but it was blue for a month afterwards.

The best thing about this trick is that the victim is in no state to beat the crap out of you while you fall over in hysterics.
:lol:

After a weekend at ours, we sent my industrial chemist friend away with bruised ribs, bruised cheek bone, partial deafness and a dead right shoulder - the result of a couple of hours clay pigeon shooting. Then on the way out down our track he tore the exhaust off his Volvo.

Gilliatt: My Webley and Scott is not quite like that one, it cost me 8 pounds more years ago than I care to count.

[soundofmusic]

That is cruel.
Makes me think of the days we would sneak up behing an unsuspecting sap on a freezing day and slap their earlobes with a popsickle stick.

Not particularly. The only true German gun he owned was a 9mm Luger pistol, he acquired the during the war. He did in fact own a Mauser, which is a German design, but his particular gun was the Swedish variant. My brother has the Mauser and it will hurt the ears, though we wear ear protection when we shoot.

Gilliatt
I never had the joy of the cold popsicle; in Florida, at any time of the year; the idea is to eat it before your hands are a sticky mess.
We never wore ear protection; Dad was more hillbilly (without the hills) than gunman: Belts were for beating and ear wax was the only ear protection you had.
I think there was some contest, though, with some of the old WWII weapons, get all of the serial numbers right and you became a rich man. He put the mauser together; his wasn't quite accurate (though I hear they should be) but it would blow half of the target away.

Oh yeah, I remember those days.

On frosty morning when we had PE early in the day, leg slapping the freezing cold legs immediately after a run was always popular.

In the summer, it was rat's tail towels.
RAts tail towels...dare I ask?

:lol:

After a weekend at ours, we sent my industrial chemist friend away with bruised ribs, bruised cheek bone, partial deafness and a dead right shoulder - the result of a couple of hours clay pigeon shooting. Then on the way out down our track he tore the exhaust off his Volvo.

Gilliatt: My Webley and Scott is not quite like that one, it cost me 8 pounds more years ago than I care to count.

I'll bet he got teased at work the next week; did he ever come back to visit?

[The Atheist]

RAts tail towels...dare I ask?

Here you go. (http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Rat-Tail/)

:D

[Paulclem]

I remember them with.. well not affection I can asssure you.

I didn't like the cold air ear flicking, the blasted football on bare thigh, the deadleg or the nipple twist. I must say the worst though was the flat handed slap in the middle of the bare back.

Imtense...

[The Atheist]

Oh yeah, backslapping.

Any kid stupid enough to admit to having sunburn was in for a painful day.

[Paulclem]

Oh yeah, backslapping.

Any kid stupid enough to admit to having sunburn was in for a painful day.

:lol:

And don't tell anyone abut your birthday - or it's the bumps. Did you get the bumps in NZ?

Bashed down on the floor repeatedly by a crowd resembling the guillotine mob, and booted on the way up.

unpleasant.

[The Atheist]

And don't tell anyone abut your birthday - or it's the bumps. Did you get the bumps in NZ?

Bashed down on the floor repeatedly by a crowd resembling the guillotine mob, and booted on the way up.

unpleasant.

No, we missed that one, fortunately.

Sounds highly unpleasant!

The only special treatment birthdays got was having to shout everyone lollies.

All these things are reasons why I feel the closest institutional relationship is between schools and jails.