Cold Ale - The Blokes' Thread!

[jocky]

I always wonder why men ask us to prove our suspicions; we have tried and convicted you already:smilielol5: Besides, I have never known a man to admit to anything even when the evidence is staring him in the face:reddevil:





As Mrs J always says to me " Why can't you be more like that nice Mr Ewan, he treats his wife like a real lady. " I never have the heart to tell her that Mrs Ewan's nickname is the Floosie of the Glen. The moral being that women do not like their men to be shining paragons. As Atheist points out they are quite comfortable with our little quirks, which can be ruthlessly exposed when their mood takes.

Sorry to hear about the second Mr Sounds.

[soundofmusic]

Yes, I used the fact that women love the bad blokes most of all to my advantage for many years!

:D

Did you wear a leather outfit and spin out on a motorcycle...you must fill us in on the details:arf:


If by spontaneous you mean unorganised, then I am a very spontaneous kind a guy.

Now of that we really are innocent, We need no ulterior motive to look at a beautiful woman - its hard wired, like a woman looking at shoes.

Well, actually, :reddevil: I kind of meant those acts that bypass the brain entirely; goes right from the hormone firing to the organs involved...

It's not the looking that makes us ladies bare our fangs; it's usually after the young lady has literally been "thrown to the curb". When she is still the object of our mens fancy, we spend all of our time trying to figure what witchcraft she possesses:cuss:


As Mrs J always says to me " Why can't you be more like that nice Mr Ewan, he treats his wife like a real lady. " I never have the heart to tell her that Mrs Ewan's nickname is the Floosie of the Glen. The moral being that women do not like their men to be shining paragons. As Atheist points out they are quite comfortable with our little quirks, which can be ruthlessly exposed when their mood takes.

Sorry to hear about the second Mr Sounds.

That is the problem with women, while men understand the concept of the "girl you marry" and the "girl you kick up your heels with"; women are always trying to make one man cover all of her bases:D

Thank you Jocky.

[jocky]

That is the problem with women, while men understand the concept of the "girl you marry" and the "girl you kick up your heels with"; women are always trying to make one man cover all of her bases:D



Which brings us neatly to the ' Forsyte Saga ' by Galsworthy. Soames and Irene were doomed from the start as the chemistry was never there. Now Irene was a strong individual as opposed to a rich no mark and she realised that a relationship based on puppy love would never work. At least in our new reality women do have a choice ' use em and abuse em ' For goodness sake Soundo don't tell anyone I have read a book, they might get the wrong idea. :D

[prendrelemick]

Yes, look at Fleur, she married that rich and titled bloke (sensible girl,) but had a fling with young Jon first.

Recalling my days in the mix, it was noticeable that when I was "seeing" someone, other girls would suddenly be interested, and when I was engaged, I became the Yorkshire Warren Beatty.

[The Atheist]

Did you wear a leather outfit and spin out on a motorcycle...you must fill us in on the details:arf:

Ooh no, nothing so stereotypical. I always found completely ignoring a chick worked wonders.


Recalling my days in the mix, it was noticeable that when I was "seeing" someone, other girls would suddenly be interested, and when I was engaged, I became the Yorkshire Warren Beatty.

And the gold ring on the finger is like a pound of Spanish Fly behind the ears.

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

...Recalling my days in the mix, it was noticeable that when I was "seeing" someone, other girls would suddenly be interested, and when I was engaged, I became the Yorkshire Warren Beatty.


Ooh no, nothing so stereotypical. I always found completely ignoring a chick worked wonders...

For me, it all started with my first fox cart; a pearl white 1966 Volkswagon Beetle with 1300cc engine. From that point on it was "Gilliatt Does Dallas".

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[The Atheist]

For me, it all started with my first fox cart; a pearl white 1966 Volkswagon Beetle with 1300cc engine. From that point on it was "Gilliatt Does Dallas".

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I had an interesting experience in a 1963 VW. The back seat springs were a bit worn and one day, during a workout more strenuous than the car was used to, smoke suddenly started filling the car.

Two naked people jump out, followed by the billowing smoke.

After 10 seconds or so, it was apparent that nothing was actually on fire, so, having thrown on enough clothes for decency, I investigated.

The seat had been bouncing so that the metal spring was shorting out the battery (which was under the back seat) and the straw ticking in the seat had started to smoulder.

[Paulclem]

I had an interesting experience in a 1963 VW. The back seat springs were a bit worn and one day, during a workout more strenuous than the car was used to, smoke suddenly started filling the car.

Two naked people jump out, followed by the billowing smoke.

After 10 seconds or so, it was apparent that nothing was actually on fire, so, having thrown on enough clothes for decency, I investigated.

The seat had been bouncing so that the metal spring was shorting out the battery (which was under the back seat) and the straw ticking in the seat had started to smoulder.

Or were you just hot! ....sorry...

[jocky]

Recalling my days in the mix, it was noticeable that when I was "seeing" someone, other girls would suddenly be interested, and when I was engaged, I became the Yorkshire Warren Beatty.

:biggrin5:

" Ey up, Elsie there is that young Mick, He just looks like Warren Beatty in his green wellies and blue boiler suit. "

[jocky]

For me, it all started with my first fox cart; a pearl white 1966 Volkswagon Beetle with 1300cc engine. From that point on it was "Gilliatt Does Dallas".

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Or the Dallas Police does Gilliatt. :skep:

[jocky]

I had an interesting experience in a 1963 VW. The back seat springs were a bit worn and one day, during a workout more strenuous than the car was used to, smoke suddenly started filling the car.

Two naked people jump out, followed by the billowing smoke.

After 10 seconds or so, it was apparent that nothing was actually on fire, so, having thrown on enough clothes for decency, I investigated.

The seat had been bouncing so that the metal spring was shorting out the battery (which was under the back seat) and the straw ticking in the seat had started to smoulder.

Good job it wasn't a Mini, the two of you would have never got out.:nod:

[The Atheist]

Good job it wasn't a Mini, the two of you would have never got out.:nod:

Nah, Minis were no problem. I had a girlfriend with a Mini 850. More room than you'd expect.

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

...The seat had been bouncing so that the metal spring was shorting out the battery (which was under the back seat) and the straw ticking in the seat had started to smoulder.

HA...yes, I remember the battery under the back seat.
The '66 was the last year that used a 6 volt system. It was always difficult to start on cold days, so you learned to park on hills (so you could roll start it) or have your gal push the car for you.
My father and I converted the electrical system to 12 volt except the horn. Imagine a 6 volt horn powered by a 12 volt battery!



Or the Dallas Police does Gilliatt.
Yeah, they pretty much had their way with me; you couldn't get too far on 1300cc's.

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[jocky]

Guys and Gal, you are never going to believe this! This morning I had an appointment with my Bank Manager, regarding what was termed in the red typed letter as a rather big overdraught. What a humiliation, I sat in a leather seat which was considerably lower than his and had to endure a multitude of adjectives, such as profligate, spendthrift, impecunious ( That one really stung ) and so on. I was about to leave in high dudgeon and tell him what I really thought, when his tone softened considerably, he put his arm round my shoulder and declared, " Now, now Mr Jocky I have been authorised to offer you a position on the board as you have the precise qualities any banking institution would die for. " What could I do but accept ? I gave him a warm handshake and just as I was leaving he winked and said " Oh! tell Mrs Jocky we want her on board as well, as she has your qualities in spades. " :)

[prendrelemick]

I suspect not even Mrs J can shift money like HBOS could.

[soundofmusic]

Which brings us neatly to the ' Forsyte Saga ' by Galsworthy. Soames and Irene were doomed from the start as the chemistry was never there. Now Irene was a strong individual as opposed to a rich no mark and she realised that a relationship based on puppy love would never work. At least in our new reality women do have a choice ' use em and abuse em ' For goodness sake Soundo don't tell anyone I have read a book, they might get the wrong idea. :D

:coolgleamA: Everybody knows you're the Blokes thread intellectual; the rest of us are here for the booze and the girls...uh, oops...I'm here for the booze...where's Parker when I need him.


Yes, look at Fleur, she married that rich and titled bloke (sensible girl,) but had a fling with young Jon first.

Recalling my days in the mix, it was noticeable that when I was "seeing" someone, other girls would suddenly be interested, and when I was engaged, I became the Yorkshire Warren Beatty.

It's contagious...two readers in the mix:eek:
Yes, that is how it works; wierd how we women spend more time trying to impress each other than the men we are with.


Ooh no, nothing so stereotypical. I always found completely ignoring a chick worked wonders.

And the gold ring on the finger is like a pound of Spanish Fly behind the ears.

I think ignoring them after paying a good bit of attention works even better; and I'm not sure, I think now, acting gay may work better than wearing a wedding band...
I'd ask...where are all the gay guys when I have a question:incazzato:


For me, it all started with my first fox cart; a pearl white 1966 Volkswagon Beetle with 1300cc engine. From that point on it was "Gilliatt Does Dallas".

.

I didn't know that any german car could be considered a love machine; let alone one that looks like a mouse:skep:


I had an interesting experience in a 1963 VW. The back seat springs were a bit worn and one day, during a workout more strenuous than the car was used to, smoke suddenly started filling the car.

Two naked people jump out, followed by the billowing smoke.

After 10 seconds or so, it was apparent that nothing was actually on fire, so, having thrown on enough clothes for decency, I investigated.

The seat had been bouncing so that the metal spring was shorting out the battery (which was under the back seat) and the straw ticking in the seat had started to smoulder.

God, who were you riding man, Big Bertha?

[The Atheist]

HA...yes, I remember the battery under the back seat.
The '66 was the last year that used a 6 volt system. It was always difficult to start on cold days, so you learned to park on hills (so you could roll start it) or have your gal push the car for you.
My father and I converted the electrical system to 12 volt except the horn. Imagine a 6 volt horn powered by a 12 volt battery!

Well, it'd be an improvement on what it sounded like with the 6v - a sick frog was about the most I ever coaxed from mine!


Guys and Gal, you are never going to believe this! This morning I had an appointment with my Bank Manager, regarding what was termed in the red typed letter as a rather big overdraught. What a humiliation, I sat in a leather seat which was considerably lower than his and had to endure a multitude of adjectives, such as profligate, spendthrift, impecunious ( That one really stung ) and so on. I was about to leave in high dudgeon and tell him what I really thought, when his tone softened considerably, he put his arm round my shoulder and declared, " Now, now Mr Jocky I have been authorised to offer you a position on the board as you have the precise qualities any banking institution would die for. " What could I do but accept ? I gave him a warm handshake and just as I was leaving he winked and said " Oh! tell Mrs Jocky we want her on board as well, as she has your qualities in spades. " :)

Man, that must be one big OD!


:coolgleamA: Everybody knows you're the Blokes thread intellectual;

Yeah - worst bushel-hiding in history.

;)



I think ignoring them after paying a good bit of attention works even better; and I'm not sure, I think now, acting gay may work better than wearing a wedding band...
I'd ask...where are all the gay guys when I have a question:incazzato:

Actually, that's a very good question - how often gay blokes get propositioned by women. I suspect there may be a quota of women who think "If he only knew how good it can be..." Men claim that kind of thing about lesbians, but then the request for them to bring their girlfriend gives the game away.

(we are going to get in trouble in this direction!)



God, who were you riding man, Big Bertha?

Nah, the springs were had it. It was a 1963 car, and the *trouble* was in about 1981. She ended up being my ex-wife, that one.

Funny coincidence, though. I used to go around with an actual Big Bertha. She was 6' and a women's rugby forward, so built to match. Gotta say, we made an impressive pair walking down the street - she was taller than most blokes and I'm 6' 3. Most people were smart enough to dodge!

[jocky]

Actually, that's a very good question - how often gay blokes get propositioned by women. I suspect there may be a quota of women who think "If he only knew how good it can be..." Men claim that kind of thing about lesbians, but then the request for them to bring their girlfriend gives the game away.

(we are going to get in trouble in this direction!)





On that delicate topic I am getting a wee bit concerned about my faithfull dog Turncoat. We were out for our constitutional the other morning when we passed a beautifully coiffured pink poodle attached by a lead to an equally stunning female owner. As they passed my head did a 360 degree revolution but Turncoat did not bat an eyelid and walked Imperiously on. Och maybe I am reading too much into it, he could have just been playing it cool. Still I hope the powers that be do not take offence at this post. Turncoat likes all kinds of posts. :biggrin5:

[The Atheist]

Maybe the poodle was a poof?

Maybe Mrs Jocky has been quietly training the dog to ignore dogs with female owners?

(I'd be betting #2)

[jocky]

Maybe the poodle was a poof?

Maybe Mrs Jocky has been quietly training the dog to ignore dogs with female owners?

(I'd be betting #2)

Damn, I never thought of that. I wouldn't put it past her. I'm going to my bed. Goodnight. :frown5:

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

On that delicate topic I am getting a wee bit concerned about my faithfull dog Turncoat. We were out for our constitutional the other morning when we passed a beautifully coiffured pink poodle attached by a lead to an equally stunning female owner...

Haha, sounds like your dog may be from the same lineage as Prendrelemick's pink Tup.

Here's something to listen to while you count sheep...goodnight.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6AZNywvF-s&feature=related

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[The Atheist]

Crikey!

After weeks of fine weather, we've got two former cyclones over the country. Neither appear to be likely to cause damage, but it's presently 26 degrees with 99% humidity. Even the flies are walking...

Life in a fridge looks pretty desirable right now!

[Paulclem]

Still raining here - and cloudy - getting a bit colder than late ....

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

Cold with blowing snow here in northern Illinois,
About 15 cm deep as of Monday evening.
The Wild Turkey is keeping me warm.


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[soundofmusic]

Guys and Gal, you are never going to believe this! This morning I had an appointment with my Bank Manager, regarding what was termed in the red typed letter as a rather big overdraught. What a humiliation, I sat in a leather seat which was considerably lower than his and had to endure a multitude of adjectives, such as profligate, spendthrift, impecunious ( That one really stung ) and so on. I was about to leave in high dudgeon and tell him what I really thought, when his tone softened considerably, he put his arm round my shoulder and declared, " Now, now Mr Jocky I have been authorised to offer you a position on the board as you have the precise qualities any banking institution would die for. " What could I do but accept ? I gave him a warm handshake and just as I was leaving he winked and said " Oh! tell Mrs Jocky we want her on board as well, as she has your qualities in spades. " :)

I would really be popular with your bank manager; I seldom pass the month without one overdraft. For a while I was calling and complaining that they were just sorting the checks wrong and all the nice foreign fellows, who never argue with a lady, put the charges back in my account. Last time I ran into a New York lass who told me it was the 21st century and to deal with it:incazzato:






Actually, that's a very good question - how often gay blokes get propositioned by women. I suspect there may be a quota of women who think "If he only knew how good it can be..." Men claim that kind of thing about lesbians, but then the request for them to bring their girlfriend gives the game away.

(we are going to get in trouble in this direction!)


Funny coincidence, though. I used to go around with an actual Big Bertha. She was 6' and a women's rugby forward, so built to match. Gotta say, we made an impressive pair walking down the street - she was taller than most blokes and I'm 6' 3. Most people were smart enough to dodge!

I must admit, gay women have me perplexed. It seems to me that if I had no interest in a particular gender, I woud not want to buy a prosthesis that does basically the same thing:skep:

That would have been a site....Does anyone remember the song about big bertha...come on Gilliatt..


On that delicate topic I am getting a wee bit concerned about my faithfull dog Turncoat. We were out for our constitutional the other morning when we passed a beautifully coiffured pink poodle attached by a lead to an equally stunning female owner. As they passed my head did a 360 degree revolution but Turncoat did not bat an eyelid and walked Imperiously on. Och maybe I am reading too much into it, he could have just been playing it cool. Still I hope the powers that be do not take offence at this post. Turncoat likes all kinds of posts. :biggrin5:

I imagine Turncoat just got a lesbian or snob vibe from the poodle...did the owner give a bit of a smile and a turn of the head:nod:


Maybe the poodle was a poof?

Maybe Mrs Jocky has been quietly training the dog to ignore dogs with female owners?

(I'd be betting #2)

I hadn't thought of that; Mrs J has always been one step ahead of the average female plotting.


Haha, sounds like your dog may be from the same lineage as Prendrelemick's pink Tup.

Here's something to listen to while you count sheep...goodnight.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6AZNywvF-s&feature=related

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Isn't there a dance with that...?


Still raining here - and cloudy - getting a bit colder than late ....

Rained and cloudy all day today; I couldn't get at all motivated. I can't imagine what it would be like to be in a place with months of cloud cover...:cold:

[The Atheist]

I can't imagine what it would be like to be in a place with months years of cloud cover...:cold:

Just fixed that for you!

:D

[OrphanPip]

Actually, that's a very good question - how often gay blokes get propositioned by women. I suspect there may be a quota of women who think "If he only knew how good it can be..." Men claim that kind of thing about lesbians, but then the request for them to bring their girlfriend gives the game away.


I think I've only ever been propositioned directly for sex by a straight woman once, and I'm reasonably sure she was a hooker. I have been groped, patted on the ***, and asked to go for coffee numerous times. One of my former co-workers guilty of all those things on several occasions, if I were a woman I would have filed a sexual harassment complaint.

[The Atheist]

One of my former co-workers guilty of all those things on several occasions, if I were a woman I would have filed a sexual harassment complaint.

Yes, I suspect it's not all that rare, either.

There's some irony in it somewhere.

[prendrelemick]

That would have been a site....Does anyone remember the song about big bertha...come on Gilliatt..
...:cold:


Puts me in mind of this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtOrd4XbzfE

[gbrekken]

Puts me in mind of this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtOrd4XbzfE

bertha-bertha butt.

sunny 60sF here-until tomorrow that is. happy to not be in australia, brazil, or nw minnesota right now

[The Atheist]

Puts me in mind of this.

Ah,The Goodies!

I used to watch that religiously. I thought the Goodies radio station was one of the funniest things I'd ever seen.


bertha-bertha butt.

sunny 60sF here-until tomorrow that is. happy to not be in australia, brazil, or nw minnesota right now

I'm happy not to be in Australia, Brazil or Minnesota all the time!

[gbrekken]

Ah,The Goodies!

I used to watch that religiously. I thought the Goodies radio station was one of the funniest things I'd ever seen.



I'm happy not to be in Australia, Brazil or Minnesota all the time!

'cept for mosquitos, you and your family would love a winter vacation in the long days summer land of 10,000 plus lakes. in the nw, you'd have a new definition of flat!

[The Atheist]

'cept for mosquitos, you and your family would love a winter vacation in the long days summer land of 10,000 plus lakes. in the nw, you'd have a new definition of flat!

That's probably good news! Mosquitoes don't bother me at all - I never get bitten, but my kids & Mrs Atheist get eaten alive by the little suckers, so they'd have to stay home!

10,000 lakes? I'll bring my rods!

[soundofmusic]

Just fixed that for you!

:D

Thank you, I guess I'll stay in sunny, hot, humid florida...


I think I've only ever been propositioned directly for sex by a straight woman once, and I'm reasonably sure she was a hooker. I have been groped, patted on the ***, and asked to go for coffee numerous times. One of my former co-workers guilty of all those things on several occasions, if I were a woman I would have filed a sexual harassment complaint.

I must admit, it is really difficult to pass a raised flag without saluting...I guess I spend too much time in military hospitals...

I think one of the problems with the sexual harassment of men is that there are too many guys out there promoting the idea that guys, particularly between 18 and 35, are happy to jump on anybody who offer. In my experience, men are just as selective as women and even, occasionally, feign a headache:nod:

Puts me in mind of this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtOrd4XbzfE

I never heard that one....

bertha-bertha butt.

sunny 60sF here-until tomorrow that is. happy to not be in australia, brazil, or nw minnesota right now

Yeah, Bertha butt...she's part of the butt sisters....
I just found it: Troglodyte by Jim CAstor bunch...I don't know how to do address thingies...:frown5:

[jocky]

How's this for Sabbatarianism gone wild ? Stornoway Golf Club in the Western Isles of Scotland have been granted a licence to sell alcohol on a Sunday after years of unsuccessful applications. Progress one might think, until it is pointed out that the members are not allowed to play golf on a Sunday. That should do wonders for the Hebridean tourist trade. Honestly, you couldn't make it up.

[Paulclem]

How's this for Sabbatarianism gone wild ? Stornoway Golf Club in the Western Isles of Scotland have been granted a licence to sell alcohol on a Sunday after years of unsuccessful applications. Progress one might think, until it is pointed out that the members are not allowed to play golf on a Sunday. That should do wonders for the Hebridean tourist trade. Honestly, you couldn't make it up.

Will the local chaps be telling their wives that they are off to the local course to "get a round in".

It's so much more civilised than it used to be generally though. Just remember what it used to be like - no telly after 10.30, pubs shut all hours instead of open - everywhere shut on a sunday - bloody hell it was difficult to get a pint of milk until the Asian open all hours traders came and saved our hides - you couldn't get your money unless it was bank opening - frustration at every turn unless you happened to know a local for lock-ins.

[gbrekken]

How's this for Sabbatarianism gone wild ? Stornoway Golf Club in the Western Isles of Scotland have been granted a licence to sell alcohol on a Sunday after years of unsuccessful applications. Progress one might think, until it is pointed out that the members are not allowed to play golf on a Sunday. That should do wonders for the Hebridean tourist trade. Honestly, you couldn't make it up.

and here i thought being Scot meant better. geez

[The Atheist]

How's this for Sabbatarianism gone wild ? Stornoway Golf Club in the Western Isles of Scotland have been granted a licence to sell alcohol on a Sunday after years of unsuccessful applications. Progress one might think, until it is pointed out that the members are not allowed to play golf on a Sunday. That should do wonders for the Hebridean tourist trade. Honestly, you couldn't make it up.

That is priceless!


It's so much more civilised than it used to be generally though. Just remember what it used to be like - no telly after 10.30, pubs shut all hours instead of open - everywhere shut on a sunday - bloody hell it was difficult to get a pint of milk until the Asian open all hours traders came and saved our hides - you couldn't get your money unless it was bank opening - frustration at every turn unless you happened to know a local for lock-ins.

Yes, it's funny how fast things change and how quickly we forget.

We used to actually have to think ahead more than six minutes and make sure we had enough bread, milk, booze and petrol to last until Monday morning.

Just don't get me started on mobile phones!

[Paulclem]

Just don't get me started on mobile phones!

That's right. I can remember Mrs P saying that she didn't want one on the grounds that she didn't want to be reachable if she didn't feel like it.

Yet now she texts like teen, and has conversations with a friend she hasn't seen yet for 20 years.

Yes it used to be "meet by the clock at four".

Now it's an instantaneous "where r u?"

[jocky]

That's right. I can remember Mrs P saying that she didn't want one on the grounds that she didn't want to be reachable if she didn't feel like it.

Yet now she texts like teen, and has conversations with a friend she hasn't seen yet for 20 years.

Yes it used to be "meet by the clock at four".

Now it's an instantaneous "where r u?"

Yep, where are the new Luddites when you need em ?

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

...Yes, it's funny how fast things change and how quickly we forget.
Just don't get me started on mobile phones!...


...That's right. I can remember Mrs P saying that she didn't want one on the grounds that she didn't want to be reachable if she didn't feel like it.
...

Remember the rotary dial phones?
There was nothing quite like the soothing sound produced by the rotating dial as it returned to the neutral position.

Here, take a listen to this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DdcfjmStWk&feature=&p=969F29343730CE0B&index=0&playnext=1

I've often wondered if they could equip these fancy mobile phones with a rotary dial for us old timers.


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[The Atheist]

Remember the rotary dial phones?

Rotary dial phones? You young whippersnapper.

The first phone I can remember using was a party line with different rings in morse for different people. You could dial other people on your party line by creating the right ring with a crank handle on the side of the phone. No dial, no numbers. Anyone not on the party line, you had to give three long cranks for three long rings - "O" for operator.

Our number was M, so the operator used to send two long rings when we had a call. Phone calls to UK and overseas had to be booked, and I can recall at about age 7 or 8 being staggered by a phone call to UK costing three pounds ($6) for three minutes. Three pounds was a fortune to a kid, with one penny being enough to buy lollies for a football team. Taking inflation since then, it means that call now would cost around $200 for the same 3 minutes.

[Paulclem]

We've been left with the legacy of those old phones in the language.Dialling a number makes no common sense given the design of phones now. Nor does givind you a ring with the multitudes of ringtones now.

[Big Dante]

Back in my day if you wanted to talk to someone you had to type it into a machine and it sends it via satellite to someone where it reaches them instantly.
It's not my fault I'm only 16....

[prendrelemick]

We've been left with the legacy of those old phones in the language.Dialling a number makes no common sense given the design of phones now. Nor does givind you a ring with the multitudes of ringtones now.


Wasn't the popularity of "Hello" as a greeting, a telephone thing?


I remember having a telephone without a dialer. We were told we were never to touch it - so of course we did, lifting the receiver and annoying the operator. She used to dob us in, that meant straight to bed and no pobbies (bread and milk) for supper.

[The Atheist]

Back in my day if you wanted to talk to someone you had to type it into a machine and it sends it via satellite to someone where it reaches them instantly.
It's not my fault I'm only 16....

:smilielol5:

My kids are the same. Like you, they will never know a time without instant communication.


I remember having a telephone without a dialer.

Did you used to steal the phone batteries? Those old crankers and even dial phones for a few years had no power supply, so the phone people used to put this huge battery hidden away inside the wall where kids with evil intent couldn't get to them?

The batteries were huge and would power a torch, a radio and scientific experiements for years! Then, when they finally died, you could open them up and use the carbon rods for black chalk.

Huh, nostalgia. That got me thinking about the weird stuff we used to play with as kids - the OSH people would have heart failure nowadays.

Mercury was a good one. I used to carry around quicksilver in a matchbox in my pocket so I could show it off, then run it around my hands, then eat lunch.

Nowadays they'd have a full biohazard team in airtight suits to confiscate it.

[prendrelemick]

:smilielol5:

My kids are the same. Like you, they will never know a time without instant communication.



Did you used to steal the phone batteries? Those old crankers and even dial phones for a few years had no power supply, so the phone people used to put this huge battery hidden away inside the wall where kids with evil intent couldn't get to them?

The batteries were huge and would power a torch, a radio and scientific experiements for years! Then, when they finally died, you could open them up and use the carbon rods for black chalk.

Huh, nostalgia. That got me thinking about the weird stuff we used to play with as kids - the OSH people would have heart failure nowadays.

Mercury was a good one. I used to carry around quicksilver in a matchbox in my pocket so I could show it off, then run it around my hands, then eat lunch.

Nowadays they'd have a full biohazard team in airtight suits to confiscate it.

I used to get my batteries from Dad's electric fencer. Those cows were always getting out.

[Paulclem]

I used to get my batteries from Dad's electric fencer. Those cows were always getting out.

I remember playing dare with an electric fence when I was 10-ish. An unpleasant feeling.

[gbrekken]

I remember playing dare with an electric fence when I was 10-ish. An unpleasant feeling.

never piss a solid stream on an electric fence. never be the last person holding hands in line when the fist in line decides to grab the wire.

[gbrekken]

before we hit 2-1-11, i have some wishes for the new year:

more close-ups in lingerie football on mtv2

playing golf, and drinking at the same time on a public course in Scotland

an ex-wife who doesn't need to be told to shut her pie-hole

we're all holding our breath now eh?

[Big Dante]

before we hit 2-1-11, i have some wishes for the new year:

more close-ups in lingerie football on mtv2

playing golf, and drinking at the same time on a public course in Scotland

an ex-wife who doesn't need to be told to shut her pie-hole

we're all holding our breath now eh?


I have a suggestion.
Enrol the ex-wife into lingerie football. She is now away from you and does not need to shut her pie-hole. Also get a season ticket to it and sit front row, can't get much closer than that.

Build a mini-golf course in your backyard and you can do all the :party: ing you want

[prendrelemick]

Lingerie football? Sounds interesting. They ought to start a sunday league in the Hebrides.

[jocky]

Lingerie football? Sounds interesting. They ought to start a sunday league in the Hebrides.

They already have my old pineapple, you want to see Bella MacCutcheon steaming down the touchline in her whalebone corset and Harris Tweed stockings. It is enough to make your eyes water. :eek6:

[The Atheist]

before we hit 2-1-11, i have some wishes for the new year:

Eh? It's 23/1/11 already. You're 21 days late.


more close-ups in lingerie football on mtv2

And introduce lingerie netball. Sharelle McMahon.


Lingerie football? Sounds interesting. They ought to start a sunday league in the Hebrides.

:smilielol5:

I know what you're thinking.

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

I have a suggestion.
Enrol the ex-wife into lingerie football.


Lingerie football? Sounds interesting. They ought to start a sunday league in the Hebrides.

Gives a whole new meaning to "Bare...oops Bear Down Chicago Bears"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqFf-0eROUA&feature=related

Good luck to the Bears tomorrow.
(My Cowboys are out so I may as well support my brother in law)

g

[prendrelemick]

Now, Heaven forbid that I should seem a little Cricket obsessed. But recent events in Australia have restored my sense that all is well with the world .To see the England boys steadfastly clutching defeat from the hands of victory agin the Aussies is so comforting,- Unlike all that winning malawkey that went on before.

[The Atheist]

Now, Heaven forbid that I should seem a little Cricket obsessed. But recent events in Australia have restored my sense that all is well with the world .To see the England boys steadfastly clutching defeat from the hands of victory agin the Aussies is so comforting,- Unlike all that winning malawkey that went on before.

Looking ok in the third so far.

I think it's great, because they really don't care about the ODIs at all, which is a giant slap in the face for "modern cricket".

In 20, 30 and 100 years' time, nobody will even know an ODI series was played this year, but the Ashes win will be engraved in history.

And T20? What's that?

[prendrelemick]

Never the less, a good win for your chaps against Pakistan.

[Big Dante]

I'm Australian but I still think the Bangladesh cricket team is where it's at.
Sure they are hit and miss but they have a ton of potential and some exciting young players.
Australia winning the third ODI, sure it was okay but the ashes is what matters. I admire Cook's series, he is one of my favourite players.

[prendrelemick]

I must own up to complete ignorance of the state of Bangladeshi cricket, but I hope what you say is true. Anything that shakes up the status quo is good.

That first Ashes match was the key to the series, you blokes should've won that one - and then who knows?

[gbrekken]

[QUOTE=The Atheist;1001325]Eh? It's 23/1/11 already. You're 21 days late.


the states haven't caught on to international habits. perhaps arrogance, but ignorance for sure. 1/2/11 would've been proper here

[The Atheist]

Never the less, a good win for your chaps against Pakistan.

A rare win, even.

Touching on the 'Deshis - they beat us 5 -zip, but that's not much of a recommendation since St Swithins' Girls XI beat us 3 - nothing.


the states haven't caught on to international habits. perhaps arrogance, but ignorance for sure. 1/2/11 would've been proper here

I know - I just like to get my little digs in about dates, distances and spellings from that odd place you live in!

:D

[Big Dante]

A rare win, even.

Touching on the 'Deshis - they beat us 5 -zip, but that's not much of a recommendation since St Swithins' Girls XI beat us 3 - nothing.





Oh dear....

World Cup soon, who do you think will win it?
I think South Africa have the team to go all the way this year.

[gbrekken]

A rare win, even.

Touching on the 'Deshis - they beat us 5 -zip, but that's not much of a recommendation since St Swithins' Girls XI beat us 3 - nothing.



I know - I just like to get my little digs in about dates, distances and spellings from that odd place you live in!

:D

like either of us had choice.

[prendrelemick]

Oh dear....

World Cup soon, who do you think will win it?
I think South Africa have the team to go all the way this year.



I really want a "third world" team to do it this time. We Brits love the under-dog. But I have to agree that South Africa are looking good. Don't discount your lot (the Aussies), if Brett Lee can get it together for one more year, who knows.

[Big Dante]

I really want a "third world" team to do it this time. We Brits love the under-dog. But I have to agree that South Africa are looking good. Don't discount your lot (the Aussies), if Brett Lee can get it together for one more year, who knows.

Unlike most Aussie driven Australian supporters I'm also a fan of the underdog and it would be great to see that happen.
The media over cricket in Australia is one of the worst things I've seen during my short time on this Earth. After a non stop assault on every cricketer apart from Mike Hussey during the entire Ashes series after winning the first ODI they couldn't talk enough about how great the team is and how it is redemption for the Ashes. Lately I've gotten a little over the Aussie cricket team and prefer to watch younger more exciting teams play. Or just Chris Gayle.

[The Atheist]

Oh dear....

World Cup soon, who do you think will win it?
I think South Africa have the team to go all the way this year.

Definitely. They are in good form at the right time, have a complete side and travel well, which is pretty essential.

Sri Lanka will be enormously hard to beat and I can easily see RSA/SL final - if the draw is worked that way; I haven't even looked!


like either of us had choice.

Yeah, damn on that. Parents should consult their kids about where they want to be born. Bloody inconsiderate, really. Not that I'd swap - being dual British/NZ citizen, I can go anywhere I feel like!


I really want a "third world" team to do it this time. We Brits love the under-dog. But I have to agree that South Africa are looking good. Don't discount your lot (the Aussies), if Brett Lee can get it together for one more year, who knows.

You can't discount them entirely, but I think Brett Lee is one of those straws drowning people grasp at. I will definitely discount England, though. Like us, you have no chance.

[prendrelemick]

I haven't even considered England, they can't handle the slightest pressure. Sri Lanka, and India and to some extent Bangladesh (being home the sides)will have bucket loads of pressure on them, plus all those illegal betting syndicates buzzing around them like flies on a dunghill..

The West Indies are second string at the moment, and who knows what the Pakistanis are going to do.

[Big Dante]

I haven't even considered England, they can't handle the slightest pressure. Sri Lanka, and India and to some extent Bangladesh (being home the sides)will have bucket loads of pressure on them, plus all those illegal betting syndicates buzzing around them like flies on a dunghill..

The West Indies are second string at the moment, and who knows what the Pakistanis are going to do.

All of that is true. Out of the three home sides I think Sri Lanka will do the best. They will most likely prove me wrong but I think India will struggle this campaign.

The West Indies are having a rough patch but they do have some talented players like Gayle and Pollard. They are just missing their fast bowling attack that took them to the top.

[prendrelemick]

Gives a whole new meaning to "Bare...oops Bear Down Chicago Bears"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqFf-0eROUA&feature=related

Good luck to the Bears tomorrow.
(My Cowboys are out so I may as well support my brother in law)

g


How did that go Gilliat? Is it the superthingy soon?

[The Atheist]

The West Indies are having a rough patch ...

I think it's moved past "patch" as it's now about 20 years long.

[jocky]

Anybody up for a game of fitba ? Cricket! zzzzzzzzzzz. The offside rule will not apply due to current controversy over gender interpretations of the laws.

There was an old pundit called Gray
Who considered female refs easy pray
He never turned off his Mike
And was told to get on his bike
The result, he is now left with no pay.

[Paulclem]

Anybody up for a game of fitba ? Cricket! zzzzzzzzzzz. The offside rule will not apply due to current controversy over gender interpretations of the laws.

There was an old pundit called Gray
Who considered female refs easy pray
He never turned off his Mike
And was told to get on his bike
The result, he is now left with no pay.

The Lady in question is a teacher in a Coventry school. She did well running the line on saturday in the Premiership. There was a question over one decision for offside, but the replay showed she'd got it right.

It's just a matter of time before the dinosaurs are flushed out.

I too find cricket to be ... zzzzzzzzzz.....zzzzzzz.....zzzzzzzz

[The Atheist]

Sacrilege!

I see there has been some fallout over comments made about a female referee. I'm guessing her offside interpretation differs from what the commentators [think they] saw?

[Paulclem]

They were commenting before the game. They didn't give the lassie a chance - foul I call it. Andy Grey may have been a good footballer, but he's an old git now.

I like most sports...

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

How did that go Gilliat? Is it the superthingy soon?

Not good.
The Bears appeared drowsy having just emerged from hibernation as they entered the forzen steppe of hallowed ground known as "Soldier Field."
Cutler's Achilles knee played a key role in the slaughter of Bear meat by the meat packers from Green Bay.
Atlas in the form of Urlacher can only carry a team on his shoulders for so long, but as the slaughter wore on, he too succombed to fetid stench of rotted "cheese heads".

Oh yeah, the "superthingy" (Super Bowl), will be played soon next month.



Anybody up for a game of fitba ? ...

There was an old pundit called Gray
Who considered female refs easy pray
He never turned off his Mike
And was told to get on his bike
The result, he is now left with no pay.

Sounds like the makings of another play...?
Just kidding


.

[Paulclem]

Not good.


Sounds like the makings of another play...?
Just kidding


.

Nay - a sporting play would be good.

[jocky]

Sacrilege!

I see there has been some fallout over comments made about a female referee. I'm guessing her offside interpretation differs from what the commentators [think they] saw?

Thank goodness for that. I had visions of a cricket commentary going on till the end of time. You are right about the controversy. Andy Gray the top commentator and analysist of English football made a right ricket, basically saying that a female official was incapable of interpreting the offside law. Well join the club as I don't understand it, referees don't understand it and I guess the majority of football fans don't understand it. Mrs Jocky, however, has no problems with it at all.

[jocky]

Not good.





Sounds like the makings of another play...?
Just kidding


.

Nah, my next project is a remake of ' The Creature From The Black Lagoon ' in colour. :)

[gbrekken]

Nay - a sporting play would be good.

a play on "sporting" women?

[Paulclem]

a play on "sporting" women?

I have the perfect one.

http://www.poetseers.org/poets/john_betjeman/love_song/

[The Atheist]

Thank goodness for that. I had visions of a cricket commentary going on till the end of time. You are right about the controversy. Andy Gray the top commentator and analysist of English football made a right ricket, basically saying that a female official was incapable of interpreting the offside law. Well join the club as I don't understand it, referees don't understand it and I guess the majority of football fans don't understand it. Mrs Jocky, however, has no problems with it at all.

Why don't men like women officials?

I remember the only time I got close to a fight playing soccer was when my first wife was referee and pinged the opponents for offside and they started giving her a very hard time about it.

They quietened down a touch when I pointed out that if it continued, someone would be needing a stretcher.


a play on "sporting" women?

Yeah, most women are good sports!

[prendrelemick]

I have the perfect one.

http://www.poetseers.org/poets/john_betjeman/love_song/


Without looking, I bet that's J.Hunter-Dunn.


Here's the linespersons song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7K4jH7NqUw

[jocky]

Here's the linespersons song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7K4jH7NqUw

That is right and proper as he is the man in black, named Sue.

[Paulclem]

Without looking, I bet that's J.Hunter-Dunn.


Here's the linespersons song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7K4jH7NqUw

You're right.

[Paulclem]

Why don't men like women officials?

I remember the only time I got close to a fight playing soccer was when my first wife was referee and pinged the opponents for offside and they started giving her a very hard time about it.

They quietened down a touch when I pointed out that if it continued, someone would be needing a stretcher.

Yeah, most women are good sports!

It's something to do with the general inner attitude to women that comes out in irrational and embarassing outbursts. I've met a lot of blokes who just can't see women being beyond their own limited views. It's an odd kind of arrogance that's based on too many outmoded and false assumptions that they've never questioned and which turn out to be highly embarrassing when they surface. They give us good blokes a bad name - and we all know that we carry the cans for the sins of our fathers, uncles, brothers etc etc

[The Atheist]

It's something to do with the general inner attitude to women that comes out in irrational and embarassing outbursts. I've met a lot of blokes who just can't see women being beyond their own limited views. It's an odd kind of arrogance that's based on too many outmoded and false assumptions that they've never questioned and which turn out to be highly embarrassing when they surface. They give us good blokes a bad name - and we all know that we carry the cans for the sins of our fathers, uncles, brothers etc etc

You're dead right!

Problem is, as we said a couple of weeks ago, thanks to women going for the bad guys, Darwin ain't going to get rid of them anytime soon.

God, the sins of our fathers and brothers, the tax burden of our children and grandfathers, my shoulders are getting more rounded daily!

[prendrelemick]

I works both ways though.

I'm a Man therefore I can't multitask, I don't do the washing up correctly, I even somehow manage to open the curtains in an unsuitable manner, and of course my flu is is just an excuse to lay in bed.

[Paulclem]

I works both ways though.

I'm a Man therefore I can't multitask, I don't do the washing up correctly, I even somehow manage to open the curtains in an unsuitable manner, and of course my flu is is just an excuse to lay in bed.

It's the sins of our species mate congealing into the everyday harassments that we have to put up with.

Now the multi-tasking myth is our revenge -they assume our lack of co-ordination/ aplomb at completing tasks/ laziness/ low IQ/ complete disregard for what the neighbours think/ neglect of family near and far/ lack of psychic ability and intuition etc etc means we can't multi-task - so we don't and thus have an easier time of it.

Just think if they believed that we could!!! We'd be getting double doses of work

[gbrekken]

even talk of cricket beats the latest rounds of self-flagellation, etc. sorry for the pervasive, subversive nature of such influenza. in the old wild American West a "sporting" woman helped a man fulfill his natural (e)mission in life. :-))

[jocky]

Good God guys, are we on a collective downer ? Financial woes, women troubles, manflu, (e)missions (or the lack thereof) and Soundos went awol. The only good news is Charlie Sheen has been admitted to hospital after falling headfirst into a case full of cocaine. This state of affairs must cease forthwith and good news must be the order of the day.

p.s The price of Glenmorangie has just went up again. :(

[The Atheist]

Oh god, now we really are doomed!

Does anyone else find it ironic that the price of illegal drugs goes down, while the legal ones are ever-increasingly taxed?

[jocky]

Oh god, now we really are doomed!

Does anyone else find it ironic that the price of illegal drugs goes down, while the legal ones are ever-increasingly taxed?

Yes, It is time you spoke your mind Gbrekken. In English would be helpful. :)

[Paulclem]

Well it is January. The fun and frolics of Christmas are over, and the bills are now coming home to roost, whilst we trudge wearily uphill to Spring. It's still cold, prices are going up, the sales are ending, and the daily grind keeps on grinding.

I though - (due to me being simple according to my wife) - am incorrigibly cheerful. I was grinning when i wrote the last paragraph. Who says misery in't funny...at times...

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

Good God guys, are we on a collective downer ?
...This state of affairs must cease forthwith and good news must be the order of the day.



Oh god, now we really are doomed!



Yes, It is time you spoke your mind Gbrekken. In English would be helpful.


.. The fun and frolics of Christmas are over, and the bills are now coming home to roost, whilst we trudge wearily uphill to Spring. It's still cold, prices are going up, the sales are ending, and the daily grind keeps on grinding.


About the only positive bit of news I can offer is to tell you that I am sipping on some Wild Turkey with Ginger Ale on the rocks.
Jocky's right; where is Sounds?

.

[The Atheist]

Jocky's right; where is Sounds?

.

My guess is shacked up with a nice man!

Hope that's the case.

[prendrelemick]

Well it is January. The fun and frolics of Christmas are over, and the bills are now coming home to roost, whilst we trudge wearily uphill to Spring. It's still cold, prices are going up, the sales are ending, and the daily grind keeps on grinding.

I though - (due to me being simple according to my wife) - am incorrigibly cheerful. I was grinning when i wrote the last paragraph. Who says misery in't funny...at times...


For heavens sake Paul! Think of your roots. We Yorkshiremen are supposed to be dour and grim. Where would we be if everyone was cheerful all the time?

[Paulclem]

For heavens sake Paul! Think of your roots. We Yorkshiremen are supposed to be dour and grim. Where would we be if everyone was cheerful all the time?

Haha :frown5:It's inverted cheerfulness - cheerful when it's grim, grim when it's cheerful by reminding people of the inevitable grimness to come..

[gbrekken]

Good God guys, are we on a collective downer ? Financial woes, women troubles, manflu, (e)missions (or the lack thereof) and Soundos went awol. The only good news is Charlie Sheen has been admitted to hospital after falling headfirst into a case full of cocaine. This state of affairs must cease forthwith and good news must be the order of the day.

p.s The price of Glenmorangie has just went up again. :(

You translated me perfectly Jocky. Even American (English) can sometimes be understandable. Poor Charlie Sheen/Harper--who's playing which? Is this a case of life imitating art? Sheen thinking he's Harper, who can do no wrong, nor suffer consequences if he did? I guess 2+ million per tv episode might mess up my thinking. Maybe Two-and a Half Men can start having Charlie's tv character go into rehab.

An Englishman wins the Australian Open tomorrow for the first time in decades--YEAH!!

[prendrelemick]

An Englishman wins the Australian Open tomorrow for the first time in decades--YEAH!!



Oo-er! where's Jocky

[jocky]

An Englishman wins the Australian Open tomorrow for the first time in decades--YEAH!!

Oh dear.......

If you look out your kitchen window you will see an unmarked van with black tinted windows. Step slowly back fom the window, make no sudden moves and under no circumstances answer your phone. :)

[gbrekken]

Oh dear.......

If you look out your kitchen window you will see an unmarked van with black tinted windows. Step slowly back fom the window, make no sudden moves and under no circumstances answer your phone. :)

is that before or after his vicTORY? :)

[The Atheist]

You translated me perfectly Jocky. Even American (English) can sometimes be understandable. Poor Charlie Sheen/Harper--who's playing which? Is this a case of life imitating art? Sheen thinking he's Harper, who can do no wrong, nor suffer consequences if he did? I guess 2+ million per tv episode might mess up my thinking. Maybe Two-and a Half Men can start having Charlie's tv character go into rehab.

Just goes to show that insanity is a valuable commodity in Hollywood.

[jocky]

Just goes to show that insanity is a valuable commodity in Hollywood.

I have booked the tickets on block. The whole cast of the Blokes Thread are on our way to L.A in the morning. :party:

[Paulclem]

I have booked the tickets on block. The whole cast of the Blokes Thread are on our way to L.A in the morning. :party:

Fantastic. The Ga Ga Crew go to LA on an away day.

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

I'm all for leaving the frozen steppe of the north, but do we have to go as far as L.A.? How bout stopping just east of LA at Death Valley National Park. I need a moment to thaw out. -

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f4/Devil%27s_Golf_Course_in_Death_Valley_NP.jpg/300px-Devil%27s_Golf_Course_in_Death_Valley_NP.jpg

From Wiki -
"Death Valley is the hottest and driest place in North America because of its lack of surface water and its low relief. It is so frequently the hottest spot in the United States that many tabulations of the highest daily temperatures in the country omit Death Valley as a matter of course. On July 10, 1913, a record 134 °F (56.7 °C) was measured at the Weather Bureau's observation station at Greenland Ranch (now the site for the Furnace Creek Inn)"


.

[Paulclem]

I'm all for leaving the frozen steppe of the north, but do we have to go as far as L.A.? How bout stopping just east of LA at Death Valley National Park. I need a moment to thaw out. -

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f4/Devil%27s_Golf_Course_in_Death_Valley_NP.jpg/300px-Devil%27s_Golf_Course_in_Death_Valley_NP.jpg

From Wiki -
"Death Valley is the hottest and driest place in North America because of its lack of surface water and its low relief. It is so frequently the hottest spot in the United States that many tabulations of the highest daily temperatures in the country omit Death Valley as a matter of course. On July 10, 1913, a record 134 °F (56.7 °C) was measured at the Weather Bureau's observation station at Greenland Ranch (now the site for the Furnace Creek Inn)"


.

I'd much prefer cooler. I get sunburnt if I stand for too long after opening the curtains in summer.

[jocky]

I'm all for leaving the frozen steppe of the north, but do we have to go as far as L.A.? How bout stopping just east of LA at Death Valley National Park. I need a moment to thaw out. -

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f4/Devil%27s_Golf_Course_in_Death_Valley_NP.jpg/300px-Devil%27s_Golf_Course_in_Death_Valley_NP.jpg

From Wiki -
"Death Valley is the hottest and driest place in North America because of its lack of surface water and its low relief. It is so frequently the hottest spot in the United States that many tabulations of the highest daily temperatures in the country omit Death Valley as a matter of course. On July 10, 1913, a record 134 °F (56.7 °C) was measured at the Weather Bureau's observation station at Greenland Ranch (now the site for the Furnace Creek Inn)"


.

We have had a whip round in Scotland for Andy Murray and we have bought him a one way ticket to Death Valley. Thanks for the idea Gilliatt. Our national humiliation continues.

[The Atheist]

I'd much prefer cooler. I get sunburnt if I stand for too long after opening the curtains in summer.

I'm exactly the opposite.

At the height of summer, Indians come up to meand say "Namaste".


We have had a whip round in Scotland for Andy Murray and we have bought him a won way ticket to Death Valley. Thanks for the idea Gilliatt. Our national humiliation continues.

I think we might have to start appling the choker tag to Andy Pandy. Three finals, three straight-sets defeats.

I feel for you, mate - I thought he had a good show and placed my money accordingly.

[soundofmusic]

I have booked the tickets on block. The whole cast of the Blokes Thread are on our way to L.A in the morning. :party:

:party: Just got back from partying with the fellows at Chippendales...am I too late to hitch a ride with the Blokes?

[jocky]

:party: Just got back from partying with the fellows at Chippendales...am I too late to hitch a ride with the Blokes?

About time too. I have booked your ticket first-class, the champagne is on ice and the Chippendales have agreed to act as cabin crew, they owed me a favour as I have some compromising info on them. Sorry guys, I have splashed out so much cash on Soundos flight you will have to travel economy. :)

[The Atheist]

Chippendale?

http://www.rubylane.com/item/261424-RDG-038/19th-century-Chippendale-armchair-painted

[jocky]

Chippendale?

http://www.rubylane.com/item/261424-RDG-038/19th-century-Chippendale-armchair-painted

Nothing so refined. The Chippendales were a group of male strippers extremely popular with the British females in the 80s and 90s. I believe they may still be on the go. Mick or Paul might be able to download a video of them as I have yet to learn that skill.

[Paulclem]

Chip n' Dale's?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAqOvbjF7mo

[Paulclem]

I tell you what - I just found that link in 3.52100003 seconds - or something like that.

When I think of how we used to crave those 5 minute - hell three minute - cartoon features like Popeye, Road runner, Speedy Gonzales and the best of all Tom and Jerry, that would come on the telly in tantalising seconds of delight as children, and how if we got two in a row how brilliant it was - before going back out to play with a hoop and stick (if we were lucky) because Coro - bleedin' - nation Street was infinitely, (it seemed) on rolling out its drab and embittered northern boredom - I tell you - kids today - they don't know they're born......

Have you got the tickets Jocky? I'm ready!!!!!

[The Atheist]

Nothing so refined. The Chippendales were a group of male strippers extremely popular with the British females in the 80s and 90s. I believe they may still be on the go. Mick or Paul might be able to download a video of them as I have yet to learn that skill.

:smilielol5:

I think we can do without video!

(I did know who they were; they tour NZ occasionally as well)

[Paulclem]

They always looked a bit greasy to me.

[The Atheist]

Greasy...

Or oiled?

[Paulclem]

Greasy...

Or oiled?

Oiled...bit I prefer to describe them as greasy. :biggrin5:

[soundofmusic]

About time too. I have booked your ticket first-class, the champagne is on ice and the Chippendales have agreed to act as cabin crew, they owed me a favour as I have some compromising info on them. Sorry guys, I have splashed out so much cash on Soundos flight you will have to travel economy. :)

Thank you Jocky, I've boarded a bit early so I and the boys could enjoy the champagne in the hot tub...they give one heck of a shoulder rub:ihih:


Chippendale?

http://www.rubylane.com/item/261424-RDG-038/19th-century-Chippendale-armchair-painted

Not quite that old...


Chip n' Dale's?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAqOvbjF7mo

A few have the same teeth...and are, a, partners also:shocked:



They always looked a bit greasy to me.

That's the Crisco, they want to make sure they can get away when someone without a wallet grabs them...

[Paulclem]

Hi Sounds. The Chippendales were really popular here. Never saw them myself. They filled a niche at the time - several probably...

Carroll to Liverpool. Torres to Chelsea. I wonder if it will turn out good for them. Good players, but expensive...

[OrphanPip]

You wouldn't believe the cost of a male stripper in Montreal, it can cost you upwards of 20 dollars per song for a lap dance. That's twice the price of a female stripper here, outrageous!

[The Atheist]

You wouldn't believe the cost of a male stripper in Montreal, it can cost you upwards of 20 dollars per song for a lap dance. That's twice the price of a female stripper here, outrageous!

That is quite odd. I guess supply & demand is the issue, so more men must be shy compared to women.

Get some Kiwi blokes up there - as rugby players we're used to undressing in front of other guys and cuddling up to them!

[prendrelemick]

Perhaps a career change is in order, 20 dollars is 20 dollars. I know all the moves to the Macarena. Though my "alternative" body shape may be an issue.



I didn't expect Carroll to leave Newcastle, but I suppose he had millions of reasons.

[Paulclem]

There's nothing wrong with a wise old interesting alternative body shape. You could be like the Chippendales living memento mori muttering "I was once like you...you will be like me" at inopportune and compromising moments during the routines. They'll be singing along "Hey...Macarena" with a refrain of "Hey...there's me back gone".

It'd be a laugh.

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

Nothing so refined. The Chippendales were a group of male strippers extremely popular with the British females in the 80s and 90s. I believe they may still be on the go. Mick or Paul might be able to download a video of them as I have yet to learn that skill.

I'll get the video for you Jocky.
Let me see if I can get this queued up:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ai9IEkYrZQk


(RIP Patrick and Chris)


.

[Big Dante]

Hi Sounds. The Chippendales were really popular here. Never saw them myself. They filled a niche at the time - several probably...

Carroll to Liverpool. Torres to Chelsea. I wonder if it will turn out good for them. Good players, but expensive...

Carroll is a good player but I don't know if he can fill the boots of Torres at this stage of his career. Liverpool are having an off season for their standards so they would be looking to rebuild but I would have thought Torres would play a role in that.

Ah well, good luck to both players and lets see what happens.

[prendrelemick]

There's nothing wrong with a wise old interesting alternative body shape. You could be like the Chippendales living memento mori muttering "I was once like you...you will be like me" at inopportune and compromising moments during the routines. They'll be singing along "Hey...Macarena" with a refrain of "Hey...there's me back gone".

It'd be a laugh.


I'll get the video for you Jocky.
Let me see if I can get this queued up:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ai9IEkYrZQk


(RIP Patrick and Chris).




:lol::lol::lol:


Eh, you need cheering up on days like this. Turmoil in Egypt, storms in Australia. And worse, Heidi the cross eyed Opossum has fallen into the clutches of the nutritionists - she's been put on a low fat diet.
http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=heidi+the+cross-eyed+opossum&meta=

[Paulclem]

To continue with this theme of showing up our aged physical inadequacies, and how time has bent and wearied us -it's the 6 nations start tomorrow!!:rolleyes5:

Will you chaps be watching?

[The Atheist]

I'll be keeping a friendly eye on things, with a view to the RWC which now only months away!

Not that I think any NH team has a dog's show of taking the cup for only its second trip north. They should've made the trophy upside down.

:D

[Paulclem]

I'll be keeping a friendly eye on things, with a view to the RWC which now only months away!

Not that I think any NH team has a dog's show of taking the cup for only its second trip north. They should've made the trophy upside down.

:D

My impression is that Scotland and Wales are improving. Perhaps it'll be closer this time.

[jocky]

My impression is that Scotland and Wales are improving. Perhaps it'll be closer this time.

I am so glad that it wisnae me that downloaded the Chippendales video. What an embarassment ! :) Mrs Jocky went to see them and I enquired how it went? She said "I had to put a pound coin between my teeth and drop it down the front of one of their shorts" So are they cracked up as good as their reputation ? She looked at me with a flushed face and quietly replied "I don't know I never opened my eyes" You bloody liar, and that's a pound your owe me.

All will become clearer in a few days in France, or maybe not.

King Kenny knows his fitba and if he thinks Andy Carroll is a Liverpool centre forward then that is good enough for me.

[jocky]

You wouldn't believe the cost of a male stripper in Montreal, it can cost you upwards of 20 dollars per song for a lap dance. That's twice the price of a female stripper here, outrageous!

Pip, old chap, my Auntie Helen who emigrated to Canada seventy years ago phones me with exactly the same complaint. Of course she comes from Ottowa, which might explain a lot.

[prendrelemick]

I am so glad that it wisnae me that downloaded the Chippendales video. What an embarassment ! :) Mrs Jocky went to see them and I enquired how it went? She said "I had to put a pound coin between my teeth and drop it down the front of one of their shorts" So are they cracked up as good as their reputation ? She looked at me with a flushed face and quietly replied "I don't know I never opened my eyes" You bloody liar, and that's a pound your owe me.

All will become clearer in a few days in France, or maybe not.

King Kenny knows his fitba and if he thinks Andy Carroll is a Liverpool centre forward then that is good enough for me.


I've often wondered where a scotsman keeps his loose change.

[jocky]

In anticipation of tonights match between Wales and England, here is a reminder of Phil Bennetts inspirational pep talk to his Welsh team mates in 1977;

"Look what the b######s have done to Wales. They've taken our coal, our water, our steel. They buy our houses and they only live in them for a fortnight every 12 months. What have they given us ? Absolutely nothing. We've been exploited, raped, controlled and punished by the English - and that's who you are playing this afternoon. "

Personally speaking I have no preference for who triumphs. :)

[Paulclem]

Come on England!!!!

A few warm up matches before the world cup.....I wish...

[prendrelemick]

I suppose I ought to support England, but I am almost overcome with apathy.


And my Granny was welsh.

[jocky]

Well done England. Great match.

[The Atheist]

In anticipation of tonights match between Wales and England, here is a reminder of Phil Bennetts inspirational pep talk to his Welsh team mates in 1977;

"Look what the b######s have done to Wales. They've taken our coal, our water, our steel. They buy our houses and they only live in them for a fortnight every 12 months. What have they given us ? Absolutely nothing. We've been exploited, raped, controlled and punished by the English - and that's who you are playing this afternoon. "

Personally speaking I have no preference for who triumphs. :)

That is a thing of beauty! Mercurial on his feet and also verbally, our Philip.

Your boys up tonight. Is it snowing in Paris?

[Paulclem]

I suppose I ought to support England, but I am almost overcome with apathy.


And my Granny was welsh.


Everybody's granny was Welsh, or Irish - no hedging now.

Thanks Jocky - it was a good match. They ran it close towards the end for. It was good to see Toby having a good game, and Wilkinson's kicking is still spot on. He also made some good solid tackles.

I wonder how the French will do?

[prendrelemick]

Ok no hedging, I'm pleased England won with a goodish performance. I remember young Chris Ashton in his Wigan days, he was always a bit special.

I shall be supporting the brave (though ultimately doomed) Scots in Paris.

[jocky]

I shall be supporting the brave (though ultimately doomed) Scots in Paris.

You called it right, but I don't mind losing in that fashion. The game was terrific and the French magnifique. The standard of this Six Nations so far is fantastic.

[prendrelemick]

That's exactly it, Jocky. If England would "have a go" more often I wouldn't mind them losing. In fact I'd prefer it to a boring win.

[Paulclem]

That's exactly it, Jocky. If England would "have a go" more often I wouldn't mind them losing. In fact I'd prefer it to a boring win.

Me too. Unfortunately missed the Scots match.

[The Atheist]

You called it right, but I don't mind losing in that fashion. The game was terrific and the French magnifique. The standard of this Six Nations so far is fantastic.

Certainly the closest!

Have Italy got good or are Ireland more hopeless than usual?

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

By the way, what sport are you blokes going on about?
Is this cricket or badmitten?

In the meantime, I've had my fill of cold and snow and it isn't any better back home!
I'm ready to go trippin on the beach:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li0sMvZRg0Y&feature=related


Gg

[jocky]

Certainly the closest!

Have Italy got good or are Ireland more hopeless than usual?

Italy are defenitely getting better. The Scottish scrum were approximately one stone heavier than the French but their technique completely nullified our weight advantage. The French expansive game should light up the World Cup.

[jocky]

By the way, what sport are you blokes going on about?
Is this cricket or badmitten?

In the meantime, I've had my fill of cold and snow and it isn't any better back home!
I'm ready to go trippin on the beach:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li0sMvZRg0Y&feature=related


Gg

Never mind Gilliatt Superbowl tomorrow. Last year was a disaster as Soundo stole my snakeskin boots and ten gallon hat.

Enjoyed the video, it is a bit worrying to think all that girls are grannies now. All we need now is a Carmen Miranda download. :)

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

The Scottish scrum

Ahhh...I believe I figured it out; rugby.

Say Jocky, what ever became of Helmet, your pigeon?
I was reminded of him as I watched hordes of his kin beginning to roost on our new building under construction.

.

[The Atheist]

By the way, what sport are you blokes going on about?
Is this cricket or badmitten?

Croquet. The sport of gentlemen.


Italy are defenitely getting better. The Scottish scrum were approximately one stone heavier than the French but their technique completely nullified our weight advantage. The French expansive game should light up the World Cup.

As long as they don't light it up by beating us, that will be fine. Just as they did in 1987, beating Aussie then losing to us in the final will be fine.

We're drawn to meet them again this time.

:(

[soundofmusic]

Hi Sounds. The Chippendales were really popular here. Never saw them myself. They filled a niche at the time - several probably...



Unfortunately, alot of the lads from Chippendales played for the wrong team, and, no doubt, filled the wrong niches...I mean, from a ladies point of view:svengo:


You wouldn't believe the cost of a male stripper in Montreal, it can cost you upwards of 20 dollars per song for a lap dance. That's twice the price of a female stripper here, outrageous!

I think it's time to bring out the Lady Gaga outfit and run to the girls stripclub, Pip. I think both you and the dancer may be pleasantly surprised:lol:


That is quite odd. I guess supply & demand is the issue, so more men must be shy compared to women.

Get some Kiwi blokes up there - as rugby players we're used to undressing in front of other guys and cuddling up to them!

It might be a nice change to get some Kiwis up here anyway; I've noticed that most of the male strippers I've seen are shorter than I am and look as if they haven't seen water in a while...:nonod:


Perhaps a career change is in order, 20 dollars is 20 dollars. I know all the moves to the Macarena. Though my "alternative" body shape may be an issue.


Yeah, 20 dollars for 5 minutes work; if it wasn't for having to put up with the drooling customers:drool5:


There's nothing wrong with a wise old interesting alternative body shape. You could be like the Chippendales living memento mori muttering "I was once like you...you will be like me" at inopportune and compromising moments during the routines. They'll be singing along "Hey...Macarena" with a refrain of "Hey...there's me back gone".

It'd be a laugh.

:lol:

I'll get the video for you Jocky.
Let me see if I can get this queued up:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ai9IEkYrZQk


(RIP Patrick and Chris)

.
Thanks Gilliatt, I loved that SNL


I am so glad that it wisnae me that downloaded the Chippendales video. What an embarassment ! :) Mrs Jocky went to see them and I enquired how it went? She said "I had to put a pound coin between my teeth and drop it down the front of one of their shorts" So are they cracked up as good as their reputation ? She looked at me with a flushed face and quietly replied "I don't know I never opened my eyes" You bloody liar, and that's a pound your owe me.


What a clever woman...did she tell you what happened after the shorts dropped from the excess weight of the coins:eek2:

[jocky]

Say Jocky, what ever became of Helmet, your pigeon?


.

Unfortunately Old Helmet has departed this vale of tears for the great pigeon loft in the sky. Not to worry, I have created a new breed by crossing a Hungarian Giant with a German Nun ( believe me it took a lot of doing ) The result is a male who I have named Bartok. He has an eight foot wing span and a thoroughly nasty demeanour. He will only eat his maize if it is mixed in goulash and his water has to be consecrated by a priest before he will drink it. I really must see about a bigger loft. :)

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

...The result is a male who I have named Bartok. He has an eight foot wing span and a thoroughly nasty demeanour...

Haha !! funny.

Please keep the species over there!
I shudder to think of the mess Bartok and his progeny will leave behind!
City budgets will be depleted in no time!

.

[Big Dante]

Unfortunately Old Helmet has departed this vale of tears for the great pigeon loft in the sky. Not to worry, I have created a new breed by crossing a Hungarian Giant with a German Nun ( believe me it took a lot of doing ) The result is a male who I have named Bartok. He has an eight foot wing span and a thoroughly nasty demeanour. He will only eat his maize if it is mixed in goulash and his water has to be consecrated by a priest before he will drink it. I really must see about a bigger loft. :)

You should breed more.
I would pay good money to own one of these.

[The Atheist]

Haha !! funny.

Please keep the species over there!
I shudder to think of the mess Bartok and his progeny will leave behind!
City budgets will be depleted in no time!

.

Racing pigeons, I can understand, but what I don't get are towns that allow - and even encourage - huge flocks of pigeons to live and defecate all over the place.

Keeps car groomers in business, I guess, but I think I'm going to have to wait for a global outbreak of H1N1 avian 'flu to take hold before someone realises that pigeons are not our friends.


You should breed more.
I would pay good money to own one of these.

You have a great line in hulking male avatars!

[jocky]

Racing pigeons, I can understand, but what I don't get are towns that allow - and even encourage - huge flocks of pigeons to live and defecate all over the place.

Keeps car groomers in business, I guess, but I think I'm going to have to wait for a global outbreak of H1N1 avian 'flu to take hold before someone realises that pigeons are not our friends.





I suppose I had better make some sort of defence of pigeons.

All wild pigeons, apart from ring necked doves and wood pigeons, are descended from domesticated birds. In medieval times they were a vital resource hence the vast amount of dovecots. The birds were used for food and the feathers for bedding. The eggs were not only used for food but also a vital ingredient in mortar. Most of our magnificent Cathederals and Castles are held together with pigeon eggs. Technology eventually replaced the use of their eggs and improving food resources made their consumption redundant.
The result, they were released and became feral.

The principal reason they live in cities is the propensity of a large percentage of the population to feed them. That is why ring necked doves and wood pigeons are descending on the towns in increasing numbers. When advocating a mass cull it would be well to remember that with food resources coming under pressure, the ' rat with wings ' may become a vital staple once more.

Any more carping and I will set Bartok on you. :)

[prendrelemick]

Alas, The Lord of the Manor would have the dovecote and the peasants were not allowed to catch them. It was the original steath tax, the pigeons would feed on the peasants corn, and his Lordship would feed on the pigeons.

[jocky]

Alas, The Lord of the Manor would have the dovecote and the peasants were not allowed to catch them. It was the original steath tax, the pigeons would feed on the peasants corn, and his Lordship would feed on the pigeons.

Which kind of reinforces my point. Breeding pigeons is an aristocratic pastime and not for the serfs and villeins.

[The Atheist]

:smilielol5:

I like the idea of them being used as food thanks to rising prices. Bloody easy to catch!

:idea:

Cheaper than chicken! Get your roast pigeon here.

[soundofmusic]

Unfortunately Old Helmet has departed this vale of tears for the great pigeon loft in the sky. Not to worry, I have created a new breed by crossing a Hungarian Giant with a German Nun ( believe me it took a lot of doing ) The result is a male who I have named Bartok. He has an eight foot wing span and a thoroughly nasty demeanour. He will only eat his maize if it is mixed in goulash and his water has to be consecrated by a priest before he will drink it. I really must see about a bigger loft. :)

Leave it to Jocky to raise a stoic religious group of pigeons; the ones around here have no appreciation for sensibilities, make love in flight...in traffic. We all start watching the birds...forget the car in front of us:eek:


Haha !! funny.

Please keep the species over there!
I shudder to think of the mess Bartok and his progeny will leave behind!
City budgets will be depleted in no time!

.

I had one blind pigeon nest in my roof a few years ago...the smell was around for two years during the summer...ghastly. I don't know if healthy pigeons like the roof, though...I have a few screens down and they don't seem to bother other than to dare each other to try to make it in one jump.


Alas, The Lord of the Manor would have the dovecote and the peasants were not allowed to catch them. It was the original steath tax, the pigeons would feed on the peasants corn, and his Lordship would feed on the pigeons.

In America, we've trained our pigeons to hang out on the steps of government buildings and dive at the bald heads of unpopular officials:cornut:

:smilielol5:


I like the idea of them being used as food thanks to rising prices. Bloody easy to catch!

:idea:

Cheaper than chicken! Get your roast pigeon here.

I'm always taking pity on the poor creatures, throw cat food to them; unfortunately, the cats are willing to share if it means a bit of bird meat later:arf:

[soundofmusic]

By the way Jocky, did your snakeskin boots ever arrive; I mailed them express...still on one of the Chippendales, I'm afraid.....:banana::banana:

[prendrelemick]

You sent them by male then.

[jocky]

:smilielol5:



Cheaper than chicken! Get your roast pigeon here.

Old Helmet went down very nicely accompanied by a red Burgundy.


By the way Jocky, did your snakeskin boots ever arrive; I mailed them express...still on one of the Chippendales, I'm afraid.....:banana::banana:

Due to our National psyche I could not accept the package as it was c.o.d. The collection plate has the same deliterious effect on me.


You sent them by male then.

I'll just get your coat.

[The Atheist]

Old Helmet went down very nicely accompanied by a red Burgundy.

Lovely! Does it taste much like quail?

Reminds me of Speckled Jim (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sm_JcrakoQU).

[Paulclem]

Lovely! Does it taste much like quail?

Reminds me of Speckled Jim (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sm_JcrakoQU).

seeing as we're onto drinking - how's this for a good game to play in the club?

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

[jocky]

seeing as we're onto drinking - how's this for a good game to play in the club?

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

:lol:

CARROT on AUBERGINE that TURNIP note ASPARAGUS i POTATO am LEEK going CAULIFLOWER to CUCUMBER my ONION bed. :)

[Paulclem]

:lol:

CARROT on AUBERGINE that TURNIP note ASPARAGUS i POTATO am LEEK going CAULIFLOWER to CUCUMBER my ONION bed. :)

CARROT I AUBERGINE will TURNIP be ASPARAGUS going POTATO up LEEK the CAULIFLOWER apples CUCUMBER and ONION pears COURGETTE too CARROT soon!

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

.
Funny clip Paul and great idea for a drinking game,

TURNIP green OLIVE oil LEEKS on PUMPKIN my CABBAGE head.


.

[Paulclem]

Anyway - I want some of these.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YT5kI3zJFmA&feature=related

In't the fast Show Brilliant.

[prendrelemick]

Anyway - I want some of these.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YT5kI3zJFmA&feature=related

In't the fast Show Brilliant.


This week, I shall be mostly eating those.

[Paulclem]

This week, I shall be mostly eating those.

They suit you Sir.

[jocky]

Cheesy peas, made with Gorgonzola and Birds Eye peas, garnished with the remains of Speckled Jim. A feast fit for a king. What to drink with it ?

[The Atheist]

Cheesy peas, made with Gorgonzola and Birds Eye peas, garnished with the remains of Speckled Jim. A feast fit for a king. What to drink with it ?

Ipecac?

[Paulclem]

Ipecac?

:lol:

Interesting results if you combine it with the drinking game above.

[prendrelemick]

Although I fear I am repeating myself, I think a glass of Newkie Brown would be the perfect accompaniment. It'd certainly wash down the feathers.

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

I too am experiencing a bit of Déjà vu. Was it not last year that we were talking about the new menu item from MacDonald's; The MacSquab sandwich?
Regardless, they are flying off the griddle here in Texas. That Cheesy Peas pate would go great on the Mac Squab.

Oh, here's something the blokes might find interesting; something I found under the "on this day" entry from wikipedia:

"...1938 – The BBC aired an adaptation of Karel Čapek's play R.U.R., the first science fiction television programme ever broadcast..."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R.U.R.


G

[jocky]

Gilliatt, Atheist saw the original. Now for some spiritual joy. :)


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

[Paulclem]

Gilliatt, Atheist saw the original. Now for some spiritual joy. :)


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

:lol:

Superb. What a face.

[jocky]

The dark day when I blew my chances of a Knighthood. :(

http://www.dailyfunnystuff.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Soldier-Fail.jpg

[The Atheist]

The dark day when I blew my chances of a Knighthood. :(

http://www.dailyfunnystuff.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Soldier-Fail.jpg

Ah, was that you?

I thought you were the famous soldier in the photograph, with Her Divine Majesty in it, whose kilt had ridden up a little, exposing various bits to the wind.

I won't link it though.

[jocky]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaJSGky4F4U

This one is just for you Atheist. Soundo look away now. :)

[The Atheist]

Haha!

Isn't that the wrong way around?

[soundofmusic]

You sent them by male then.

:smilielol5::thumbsup: Excellent!
I'm working on getting the little fellow back now, I just have to fill out this missing package form for the airline; but, I haven't quite figured out how to describe his package:(




Due to our National psyche I could not accept the package as it was c.o.d. The collection plate has the same deliterious effect on me.



I had no idea security was so tight at your airports; though apparently, they failed to notice the stewardess who had stowed away inside my package. You would think they would have noticed all the bouncing and wailing...:dupe:
Did Mrs Jocky find a suitable substitute for her garden parties entertainment?

Yes, collection plates affect me the same way; I usually make a quick exit to powder my nose when they pass...Do your ministers collect tithes?



Reminds me of Speckled Jim (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sm_JcrakoQU).
Great clip!


seeing as we're onto drinking - how's this for a good game to play in the club?

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

:banghead: Tomato...no...cumquat....the hell with it:lol:





In the meantime, I've had my fill of cold and snow and it isn't any better back home!
I'm ready to go trippin on the beach:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li0sMvZRg0Y&feature=related


Gg

Look at those tiny waists...must be all that twisting and hola hoops...Now we have tight abs; but no waists:(

[soundofmusic]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBC7pilGoPc

Ah Jocky, I looked around and found some great last minute entertainment for the Mrs.

[gbrekken]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaJSGky4F4U

This one is just for you Atheist. Soundo look away now. :)

awesome show! unintimidated.

[soundofmusic]

The dark day when I blew my chances of a Knighthood. :(

http://www.dailyfunnystuff.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Soldier-Fail.jpg

Ah, that didn't fool me; that was when the young queen was a lovely lass and the jocky found a unique way to see a bit more of the lady...I hear the Royals fancy Scottsmen.


Ah, was that you?

I thought you were the famous soldier in the photograph, with Her Divine Majesty in it, whose kilt had ridden up a little, exposing various bits to the wind.
I won't link it though.

...so it isn't his fine grasp of literature that keeps her ladyship in Scottland?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaJSGky4F4U

This one is just for you Atheist. Soundo look away now. :)

Do you think you could find the other clip that shows the vantage point from the New Zealand team?

[soundofmusic]

Oops, read on....

[soundofmusic]

awesome show! unintimidated.

Obviously, you are hiding something from us:lol: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAJhRdD4NoU&feature=related

[Paulclem]

Obviously, you are hiding something from us:lol: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAJhRdD4NoU&feature=related

I like South park - it feeds my uncultured side, as does Jackass. I have to laugh. I'm glad Jackass wasn't around when I was a lad - I had some mad mates!

[The Atheist]

I like South park - it feeds my uncultured side,...

Amazing how such brilliant writing is married to such low production values.

[Paulclem]

Amazing how such brilliant writing is married to such low production values.

It is. I gives it a raw edge. I particularly liked the episodes on terrorists invading imaginationland. Great satire. Then again I liked Mr Hankey.

[soundofmusic]

I like South park - it feeds my uncultured side, as does Jackass. I have to laugh. I'm glad Jackass wasn't around when I was a lad - I had some mad mates!

It's funny, I would know nothing about local fads without watching south park. I had no idea people thought John Travolta was gay, or the world was going to end in 2012, what scientology was or the new dance crazes until I watched the episodes:lol:

[Paulclem]

I was never on the nail with fads or fashion or music or anything. I distinctly remember never really knowing what to wear. My mates did and so I copied them. I cope now by wearing a series of "kits" as I did when I played sports. I have my, being in the house kit, my cycling kit, my allotment kit, my dog walking kit, my working kit and my smarter going up the town kit.
I like to keep my kits seperate - not from any autistic fuelled mania, but just because it's a lot less hassle.

[The Atheist]

I was never on the nail with fads or fashion or music or anything. I distinctly remember never really knowing what to wear. My mates did and so I copied them. I cope now by wearing a series of "kits" as I did when I played sports. I have my, being in the house kit, my cycling kit, my allotment kit, my dog walking kit, my working kit and my smarter going up the town kit.
I like to keep my kits seperate - not from any autistic fuelled mania, but just because it's a lot less hassle.

My wardrobe is so much easier. Whatever I'm wearing, it will be with a t-shirt. Black to go with the suits and pastel colours for everything else.

[Paulclem]

My wardrobe is so much easier. Whatever I'm wearing, it will be with a t-shirt. Black to go with the suits and pastel colours for everything else.

That's good. The weather here, as you know, dictates the kit to an extent. October to the end of April - potentially cold wet weather. Nov to Feb - potentially freezing! Frost this morning - brrrrr

Most of the rest of the time - shorts.

[prendrelemick]

I tend to have a rummage round my side of the bed to see what I threw there last week and put that on. There is no point wearing anything nice when dealing with nervous livestock.

[Paulclem]

I tend to have a rummage round my side of the bed to see what I threw there last week and put that on. There is no point wearing anything nice when dealing with nervous livestock.

:lol:

[prendrelemick]

Mrs P came home with a letter today, (she has part time job with the co-op.) Apparently she's been "mapped" into the role of "Customer Team Member." I wouldn't mind a glimpse of this map myself.

[The Atheist]

Mrs P came home with a letter today, (she has part time job with the co-op.) Apparently she's been "mapped" into the role of "Customer Team Member." I wouldn't mind a glimpse of this map myself.

Jesus. Few things piss me off more than corporate gobbledegook. I'm sure some inmate in a lunatic asylum thinks them up while wearing a tie-at-the-back shirt.

Changing paradigms, my backside.

[Paulclem]

I wonder what the corresponding terminology is for losing a job? Excavated from the working environment perhaps, or deleted from the office interface or expunged from the system?

[prendrelemick]

Mapped into a negative employment role.

[Paulclem]

In the 80's it was being a dolie, or a dole-queue-Johnny.

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

I recall while working at my prior company, you knew you would be getting the axe if the Principal of the firm asked you to go to lunch at Chili's restaurant on a Friday, but only that combination.
You were safe if it was on any other day or other restaurant.

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[prendrelemick]

Looks like the Coronal mass ejections are going to be a bit of a damp squib after all. Not that it matters here in Yorkshire, where if its not raining, its going to rain, and if its not going to rain its foggy. My nieghbour saw the Northern Lights in 1943 in Bradford (no doubt helped by the blackout) but nothing since.

[soundofmusic]

I was never on the nail with fads or fashion or music or anything. I distinctly remember never really knowing what to wear. My mates did and so I copied them. I cope now by wearing a series of "kits" as I did when I played sports. I have my, being in the house kit, my cycling kit, my allotment kit, my dog walking kit, my working kit and my smarter going up the town kit.
I like to keep my kits seperate - not from any autistic fuelled mania, but just because it's a lot less hassle.

:idea: That's an neat idea; for a while I had shoes and purses that were color coordinated with each outfit...the last few years though, it's tee shirts, flannel slacks and nikes:nonod:


My wardrobe is so much easier. Whatever I'm wearing, it will be with a t-shirt. Black to go with the suits and pastel colours for everything else.

It must be great not to have a bossom; my tees advertise pizza night, chocolate ice cream night and trips to the laundry where the bleach splashed:lol:


I tend to have a rummage round my side of the bed to see what I threw there last week and put that on. There is no point wearing anything nice when dealing with nervous livestock.

What sort of shoes do you wear?


I recall while working at my prior company, you knew you would be getting the axe if the Principal of the firm asked you to go to lunch at Chili's restaurant on a Friday, but only that combination.
You were safe if it was on any other day or other restaurant.

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Wow, they took you to dinner? I've only been fired once; it was horribly traumatic. I had told the boss that some schematics seemed to have been "lifted" from my office. Next day, I walked in, no one said good morning, I was called to HR and they talked about those extra 3 minutes I took for lunch and the time I left for an emergency, called 2 security guards who walked me to my car....:alien:

[jocky]

The twin horror of lifts and modern technology.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FFRoYhTJQQ

[Paulclem]

I've never been fired, but I've had some terrible interviews. You know the ones - where you're convinced that the boss doesn't like you - and you don't like him back. Probably just as well I bombed. He was a flash ******* anyway in a ten years out of date kind of way. It wouldn't have worked well.

The other boss I didn't like was a head. Some jobs you just don't want.

Another job I went for, i couldn't work out what the job was about. It was all too woolly. Half way through the interview for this job wth the LSC - funding body for grant funded educational organisations - which I wasn't fantastically keen on getting - I'd just come along to see - I realised I didn't want the job. I should have come clean, held up my hands and said - lets not waste any more of our time now shall we, and gone. It would have been a great story, but sadly I stuck it out knowing I wouldn't bother with it. I didn't get the job, and the LSC has now gone down the pan with the cuts. Lucky old me.

[Paulclem]

The twin horror of lifts and modern technology.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FFRoYhTJQQ

That was great.

I used to work with a guy from Glasgae in the slaughterhouse. He was a bit further down the line and had anger management issues which the labourers used to take advantage of. I always thought that was a bit off because he, as a slaughterman, had the very sharp knife.

Anyway, it was very noisy in there with the saw for cutting cattle in half. I spent 2 and a half years nodding, smiling and sticking my thumb up at him without ever really catching a word he said. I have the ear for it now, and can watch Rab C Nesbit with nae problem.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABrDVgaqe8w&playnext=1&list=PL1A351E669DE054C9

They do great drunks.

[jocky]

That was great.

I used to work with a guy from Glasgae in the slaughterhouse. He was a bit further down the line and had anger management issues which the labourers used to take advantage of. I always thought that was a bit off because he, as a slaughterman, had the very sharp knife.

Anyway, it was very noisy in there with the saw for cutting cattle in half. I spent 2 and a half years nodding, smiling and sticking my thumb up at him without ever really catching a word he said.



Just a pity more teachers don't have experience of the real world. You certainly have grasped the idea of the Scottish stereotype and I am so glad I am living up to your expectations. Any man who had a hoop and a stick as a kid was wealthy beyond dreams. Now when I were a lad.......

[Paulclem]

Just a pity more teachers don't have experience of the real world. You certainly have grasped the idea of the Scottish stereotype and I am so glad I am living up to your expectations. Any man who had a hoop and a stick as a kid was wealthy beyond dreams. Now when I were a lad.......

Hoop and stick. Those were the days.

We all have our stereotypes to live up to. Mick and I can easily regress into the rock ape personas that really characterise the Yorkshire tyke type. The knuckles drag a bit more, the accent thickens, and a proud sneer at the rest of the un-Yorkshire world develops upon our top lips. :lol:

[jocky]

Hoop and stick. Those were the days.

We all have our stereotypes to live up to. Mick and I can easily regress into the rock ape personas that really characterise the Yorkshire tyke type. The knuckles drag a bit more, the accent thickens, and a proud sneer at the rest of the un-Yorkshire world develops upon our top lips. :lol:

The last time me and Mrs J visited Yorkshire to see our daughter and two grandchildren we spent a couple of days in York. My other half suggested ( somewhat slyly ) " Jocky why don't you go and visit Yorkminster, you know you have always wanted to see it ." I thought, how unusually generous a gesture. Just in time I remembered it is still legal to murder a Scotsman in the grounds of the Cathederal. Instead I went to the racetrack and lost all our holiday money. It was well worth the row. :)

[The Atheist]

This just keeps being the best thread in the entire universe.

I am :smilielol5:

[prendrelemick]

Hoop and stick. Those were the days.

We all have our stereotypes to live up to. Mick and I can easily regress into the rock ape personas that really characterise the Yorkshire tyke type. The knuckles drag a bit more, the accent thickens, and a proud sneer at the rest of the un-Yorkshire world develops upon our top lips. :lol:


Regress?

[Paulclem]

Well - let me present my credentials.

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af75/paulclem1/P190211_2305_01.jpg

My flat cap on my flat screen.

Yet when I left Yorkshire and discovered lands far and wide - Sunderland to be precise - I found they were ok.

I also had an inner conflict going on - I remember reading Doris Lessing's The Golden Notebook, (beacause I had to for my uni course), in the cabin on a building site in Rubery - Birmingham - surrounded by copies of The Sun and builder blokes for whom admitting an interest in things other than beer, women and gambling was tantamout to an attack on the manhood of the male species.

I did feel like this guy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ghIoPLyJ-k

[jocky]

Well - let me present my credentials.

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af75/paulclem1/P190211_2305_01.jpg

My flat cap on my flat screen.

Yet when I left Yorkshire and discovered lands far and wide - Sunderland to be precise - I found they were ok.

I also had an inner conflict going on - I remember reading Doris Lessing's The Golden Notebook, (beacause I had to for my uni course), in the cabin on a building site in Rubery - Birmingham - surrounded by copies of The Sun and builder blokes for whom admitting an interest in things other than beer, women and gambling was tantamout to an attack on the manhood of the male species.

I did feel like this guy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ghIoPLyJ-k

:lol::lol::lol:

Right enough, Thomas Hobbes is far more interesting than women and gambling. Did I ever tell you about the time I caught the biggest pike known to mankind, unfortunately the camera broke, I named it Leviathan but no one believed me. Philosophy and fish what a combination.

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

...My flat cap on my flat screen.

...I did feel like this guy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ghIoPLyJ-k

Nice looking flat cap and funny video Paul!
"...Kant"
"What you say?!!"





...Did I ever tell you about the time I caught the biggest pike known to mankind, unfortunately the camera broke, I named it Leviathan but no one believed me. Philosophy and fish what a combination.

From big pigeons to big fish, when does it end Jocky?

Gentlemen, I'm having the blokiest of blokey evenings; Just finished two pints of ale at Carlyle Brewing company in Rockford and now I'm setlled in my hotel with a Jack Daniels and ginger ale watching Clint Eastwood in "A Fistfull of Dollars".
Next up is "For a Few Dollars More" and "The Good the Bad and the Ugly".
It doesn't get much better than this!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeFpM2OEWPs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XETCBf4m5g

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


.

[jocky]

From big pigeons to big fish, when does it end Jocky?


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In a big coffin. :) Sounds like you are having a good night. Enjoyed the clips, you would love it over here on the glorious twelfth. You can shoot anything that moves, even the beaters, they come a lot cheaper than the grouse. I was thinking of wrestling an octopus next but a character named Gilliatt beat me to it. Are you on the wild turkey again ? Time to egress.

[Paulclem]

Great clips Gilliatt. I want to go and watch a film now. I've got some whiskey in the cupboard too. No-ones about and so it won't matter if I flake out on ther sofa.

I tried to read Leviathon once. I think I went for the philosophy - beer philosophy at the local that is.

:lol:

[jocky]

Great clips Gilliatt. I want to go and watch a film now. I've got some whiskey in the cupboard too. No-ones about and so it won't matter if I flake out on ther sofa.

I tried to read Leviathon once. I think I went for the philosophy - beer philosophy at the local that is.

:lol:

In my experience of these things there is always someone about.

What a pity you would have really enjoyed the chapter where he compares the human condition to the workings of a watch. Timepieces were the in thing in the seventeenth century. It was just about the end of that passage I started drinking as well.

[The Atheist]

Did I ever tell you about the time I caught the biggest pike known to mankind, unfortunately the camera broke, I named it Leviathan but no one believed me. Philosophy and fish what a combination.

All fishermen are philosophers at heart. Well, at head, anyway.

Any bloke that spends hours holding his rod has to have the odd existential moment.


Nice looking flat cap and funny video Paul!
"...Kant"
"What you say?!!"

I love that guy!


watching Clint Eastwood in "A Fistfull of Dollars".

That's funny. I've just finished watching Randolph Scott in The Texans. Nothing like a good cowboy film, although the Amercian SPCA's absence in those days is pretty noticeable.

[gbrekken]

been sitting and reading in the wings for months and will comment someday on any all things, but I'm here to ask for advice about quitting smoking. I will not do hypnosis but anything else is possible. I can't drive 55, and it's also too young to die. RSVP

[jocky]

been sitting and reading in the wings for months and will comment someday on any all things, but I'm here to ask for advice about quitting smoking. I will not do hypnosis but anything else is possible. I can't drive 55, and it's also too young to die. RSVP

Quitting the cancer sticks depends on a number of factors. If you drink, I assume you do as you are a paid up memer of the Blokes Thread, this makes the task doubly harder. Do you regularly exercise ? Giving up the cigs can mean a dramatic weight increase and obesity brings its own problems. Have you got a short fuse as this can be problematic for your nearest and dearest ? Just throw the pack in the bin and let will power do the rest.

Since you mentioned the rock anthem...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdfPER5Cgm8

[The Atheist]

been sitting and reading in the wings for months and will comment someday on any all things, but I'm here to ask for advice about quitting smoking. I will not do hypnosis but anything else is possible. I can't drive 55, and it's also too young to die. RSVP

There are some pretty useful prescription drugs that have had good success with smokers giving up. First step, talk to your doctor!

[OrphanPip]

Atheist is right, nicotine replacement as gum, patch, or pill are a good first step. They're healthier than the cigs, although still come with problems like heart and blood pressure risk. They're also costly, but the idea is to wean yourself off them eventually.

[prendrelemick]

Your mind set is the most important thing, you must really, really want to give up. There can be no equivication or doubt.

[The Atheist]

Atheist is right, nicotine replacement as gum, patch, or pill are a good first step. They're healthier than the cigs, although still come with problems like heart and blood pressure risk.

That's why a visit to the Dr should be the first step.

The side-effects from replacement therapy is infinitely smaller than that of tobacco and the best results by far are with people who use replacement therapy.

There is also a drug which acts like nicotine, but it has some potentially fatal psychological effects. (Varenicline (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varenicline))

Sorry, I should have expanded on the earlier comment, but I was in a bit of a hurry.


They're also costly, but the idea is to wean yourself off them eventually.

They're heavily subsidised here, but either way, they cost a fraction of cigarettes.

One other thing which may be worth trying - for some idiotic reason they are banned here - Swedish snus (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snus).

While they are by no means "safe", they are much, much safer than smoking.

[jocky]

That's why a visit to the Dr should be the first step.

The side-effects from replacement therapy is infinitely smaller than that of tobacco and the best results by far are with people who use replacement therapy.

There is also a drug which acts like nicotine, but it has some potentially fatal psychological effects. (Varenicline (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varenicline))

Sorry, I should have expanded on the earlier comment, but I was in a bit of a hurry.



They're heavily subsidised here, but either way, they cost a fraction of cigarettes.

One other thing which may be worth trying - for some idiotic reason they are banned here - Swedish snus (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snus).

While they are by no means "safe", they are much, much safer than smoking.

It is ironic that we have to resort to another drug to help resolve our original drug addiction. In my community the devestation of heroin addiction is highly visible. The skeletor like mother pushing her buggy, carrying her skeletor like bairn to the chemist in order to get her methadone alternative. Then the dealers standing outside the door to collect her benefit money. Happy days.

[The Atheist]

It is ironic that we have to resort to another drug to help resolve our original drug addiction. In my community the devestation of heroin addiction is highly visible. The skeletor like mother pushing her buggy, carrying her skeletor like bairn to the chemist in order to get her methadone alternative. Then the dealers standing outside the door to collect her benefit money. Happy days.

Same thing happens here in the poor areas - half the population are starving their kids to pay for crystal methamphetamine while the other half drives around in late model BMWs on the proceeds of selling it.

Why is heroin such a problem in Scotland? It seems to be the last bastion of shooting drugs; just about everywhere else has moved on to coke or meth.

[Paulclem]

The problems are the same here in certain areas. They're easy to spot.

[jocky]

Why is heroin such a problem in Scotland? It seems to be the last bastion of shooting drugs; just about everywhere else has moved on to coke or meth.

Rather than read my tortuous attempt at an explanation I will let the brilliantly droll Jonathon Meades offer an insight.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATc6d7vv29M

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

been sitting and reading in the wings for months and will comment someday on any all things, but I'm here to ask for advice about quitting smoking. I will not do hypnosis but anything else is possible. I can't drive 55, and it's also too young to die. RSVP

Good to hear that you are starting down the path to quitting!
I never picked up the habit myself, but my wife has been on and off that wagon many times over the years so I can relate, to some degree, how tough it is to break the habit.
The patches seem to offer the best results in my wife's case. However, you must have the discipline to stick to the regimen. Job stress is her Achiiles heel.
Good luck and we're pulling for you.

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[prendrelemick]

Jocky.

Brilliant! I love his dead pan delivery, dryer than a kangeroos armpit.

What ever happened to the traditional saturday night out in Glasgie eh? When after a long shift all the welders and platers would get together to unwind.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odEHDf_pJ4M

[The Atheist]

Crikey. Horror earthquake in Christchurch. 65 dead, expected to at least double.

Unbelievably, it's an aftershock from the non-fatal earthquake last year.

The world's falling to bits!

[Paulclem]

Jocky.

Brilliant! I love his dead pan delivery, dryer than a kangeroos armpit.

What ever happened to the traditional saturday night out in Glasgie eh? When after a long shift all the welders and platers would get together to unwind.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odEHDf_pJ4M

Agreed. Brilliant clip.

As for Andy Stewart - New Year's eve was the only time we ever heard or saw him in Yorkshire. I'd have preferred a good film.

[Paulclem]

Just seen the reports of the earthquake in NZ. It looks pretty bad this time.

[jocky]

Jocky.

Brilliant! I love his dead pan delivery, dryer than a kangeroos armpit.

What ever happened to the traditional saturday night out in Glasgie eh? When after a long shift all the welders and platers would get together to unwind.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odEHDf_pJ4M


I knew you would like that.

When my kids used to misbehave I threatened them with having to watch re-runs of the White Heather Club. It always had the desired effect.

[jocky]

Crikey. Horror earthquake in Christchurch. 65 dead, expected to at least double.

Unbelievably, it's an aftershock from the non-fatal earthquake last year.

The world's falling to bits!

My thoughts are with you and the resilient people of South Island.

[prendrelemick]

My little brother and all his family were in various parts of Christchurch when it struck. Thankfully all are safe and I was able to ring them this morning. They were unable to ring out though.

[The Atheist]

Things are pretty grim this morning.

Just goes to show how nature works and how random stuff can happen. The earthquake last September happened at the very best time of day for it and nobody was killed. This one, at the very worst time of day and they're expecting 300+ deaths and there are thousands injured.

The great wheel of fate.

Magnificent to see the whole world pulling in behind us, though! Go Earth!

[jocky]

Things are pretty grim this morning.

Just goes to show how nature works and how random stuff can happen. The earthquake last September happened at the very best time of day for it and nobody was killed. This one, at the very worst time of day and they're expecting 300+ deaths and there are thousands injured.

The great wheel of fate.

Magnificent to see the whole world pulling in behind us, though! Go Earth!

An experienced team of rescuers are on their way from my city.

http://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/Article.aspx/2148187

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

Crikey. Horror earthquake in Christchurch. 65 dead, expected to at least double.

Unbelievably, it's an aftershock from the non-fatal earthquake last year.

The world's falling to bits!

Been in the news quite a bit here.
How did you and the family and/or property make out?
You guys have been getting hammered down there!



Rather than read my tortuous attempt at an explanation I will let the brilliantly droll Jonathon Meades offer an insight.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATc6d7vv29M

Jocky, I overlooked your video, brilliant.
I remember Mad Dod 20/20, Night Train and Thunderbird.

I remember bringing a bottle of Thunderbird to a posh company Christmas dinner and had the waiter deliver it to the boss's table on ice.

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[jocky]

I remember bringing a bottle of Thunderbird to a posh company Christmas dinner and had the waiter deliver it to the boss's table on ice.

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:biggrin5:

I hope it had the desired effect, severe brain damage followed by a massive increase of your salary in the morning. The things we have to do to get on in this world.

[soundofmusic]

The twin horror of lifts and modern technology.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FFRoYhTJQQ

I'm trying to imagine what that would be like in Miami; I've actually been in elevators that understand creole and spanish...I don't think they do accents though...


I've never been fired, but I've had some terrible interviews. You know the ones - where you're convinced that the boss doesn't like you - and you don't like him back. Probably just as well I bombed. He was a flash ******* anyway in a ten years out of date kind of way. It wouldn't have worked well.

The other boss I didn't like was a head. Some jobs you just don't want.

Another job I went for, i couldn't work out what the job was about. It was all too woolly. Half way through the interview for this job wth the LSC - funding body for grant funded educational organisations - which I wasn't fantastically keen on getting - I'd just come along to see - I realised I didn't want the job. I should have come clean, held up my hands and said - lets not waste any more of our time now shall we, and gone. It would have been a great story, but sadly I stuck it out knowing I wouldn't bother with it. I didn't get the job, and the LSC has now gone down the pan with the cuts. Lucky old me.

You were probably much more savy than I was. I got that job after my old boss was brought up on extortion and racketeering charges; my new boss was a former associate of the old boss.


This just keeps being the best thread in the entire universe.

I am :smilielol5:

And we are the greatest blokes in the universe:nod:


Regress?

Nah, that's our blokey side...we're not ashamed to show our manly feelings:ihih:


Nice looking flat cap and funny video Paul!
"...Kant"
"What you say?!!"




From big pigeons to big fish, when does it end Jocky?

Gentlemen, I'm having the blokiest of blokey evenings; Just finished two pints of ale at Carlyle Brewing company in Rockford and now I'm setlled in my hotel with a Jack Daniels and ginger ale watching Clint Eastwood in "A Fistfull of Dollars".
Next up is "For a Few Dollars More" and "The Good the Bad and the Ugly".
It doesn't get much better than this!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeFpM2OEWPs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XETCBf4m5g

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


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Love the dogs driving....

[The Atheist]

Been in the news quite a bit here.
How did you and the family and/or property make out?
You guys have been getting hammered down there!

No problems here, different island entirely, but things are pretty grim around Christchurch.

How it's going to affect the economy is the next question - apparently we're about $10B short.

[Paulclem]

You were probably much more savy than I was. I got that job after my old boss was brought up on extortion and racketeering charges; my new boss was a former associate of the old boss.



Definitely not - just lucky, just as you were unlucky. There's no accounting for the boss.

[Paulclem]

No problems here, different island entirely, but things are pretty grim around Christchurch.

How it's going to affect the economy is the next question - apparently we're about $10B short.

It's a bad show. Glad you're not affected, or Mick's brother and family.

[soundofmusic]

:frown2:I think I just had too much faith in successful people; I assumed that if a person made alot of money, it must be legit.:lol:

[soundofmusic]

http://www.fanpix.net/picture-gallery/dorothy-stratten-picture-10503845.htm

I forgot to give my blokey friends a valentines card...late; but the thought still counts :ladysman:

[prendrelemick]

Happy Valentines Sounds. From - An Admirer.:ihih:

Course the mysterious effect is spoiled by my name and avatar appearing alongside.

[The Atheist]

No way.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/oddstuff/4703534/London-shop-to-make-breast-milk-ice-cream

This is apparently real.

What next? Placenta burgers?