Right enough Johnny has always been what we term in Scotland ' A looker ' :)Quote:
Originally Posted by stlukesguild
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Right enough Johnny has always been what we term in Scotland ' A looker ' :)Quote:
Originally Posted by stlukesguild
You can take care of Dylan and Cash in one shot:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PEVK66jsEM
Great... but the Dylan I have lined up is the ultimate Dylan classic:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5153/...f07f0d3e30.jpg
As for Johnny Cash duets... you can't beat this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3YFmpSFJ40
Johnny virtually condenses Cormac McCarthy's bleak view of America into a few brilliant lines:
I went out searching
looking for one good man
a spirit who would not bend or break
who would sit at his father's right hand.
I went out walking
with a Bible and a gun (!!!!)
the word of God lay heavy on my heart
I was sure I was the one...
Scarily, this is the core American culture for many:
I went out walking
with a Bible and a gun
Right enough Johnny has always been what we term in Scotland ' A looker
Ummm.... I'm not certain that translates into American English all that well. A "looker" here is usually someone about whom you might have fantasies involving getting naked. I'm just not sure Johnny fits that bill...
:shocked::yikes:
Of course you might just have intended irony (something we don't get in the States... especially after a couple pints of beer).
But we do know how to smash things:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HuToOuc9cA
:smash::smash::smash::crazy:
By the way... I'm currently taking a break with some Australian piss-water. I found an oil can of Fosters in the back of the 'fridge and thought it best to finish that before returning to the Young's Chocolate stout.
Closing in on mid-night... time for:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3231/...88f84b672b.jpg
:smash::smash::smash::smash:
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Originally Posted by jocky
The timing of that post as I read Tom Sharpe's The Throwback is almost too much!
There'll always be a place in the shed for you Jocky. no need to invade. You'll even have a choice of fallout Bunker and Ivy cottage, though you'll have to vacate Ivy cottage on a Wed afternoon as that's when old Fred goes in for a sit down.
I know what you mean about Johnny being a looker. His nose is pretty straight compared to us Northern types.
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Originally Posted by jocky
In that case I have a barn with a beam, and I'm sure there will be a bit of old rope lying around somewhere...
That is a most generous offer Paul. According to the latest intelligence reports I have already visited your shed. Strange thing is I have no recollection of being there, I must have been on a bender. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Paulclem
SO old potato head Moore is not loved in his own country either, what a surprise !Quote:
Originally Posted by prendrelemick
Did you find the plastic bottle with my stash of spiced rum?Quote:
Originally Posted by jocky
Ah, poor Hamish, with such shortcomings I think the Womens institute has the wrong brother dancing:wink5:Quote:
Originally Posted by jocky
I would have thought she would have thanked you:angelsad2:; though I'm not sure that making something smaller really helps. Reminds me of a friend of mine who was walking like a duck for a week in horrible pain, I asked him what was wrong and he confided that while his lady was away, he attended a party where the drinking prize was a coffee mug in the shape of a ladies....Quote:
Originally Posted by jocky
which doubled as a.....Well, apparently my friend didn't realize that it was a joke mug, not meant for use and tried it on for size...:blush2:
Steaks and Chocolate, what woman could resist this party...after a few drinks I might even dance to a boy named Sue.Quote:
Originally Posted by stlukesguild
That's not a pretty sight, Dylan and Cash together...let me take another drink.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gilliatt Gurgle
God, I can still feel a twinge where they had those stitches...Quote:
Originally Posted by The Atheist
I think if I were a man, though, I would wimp out when it came to standing next to the delivery table or I'd take a few hits of something first:puke:
Did we ever decide if you can put liquor in a plastic bottle?Quote:
Originally Posted by Paulclem
I've never had a problem, but then my taste buds are not very discerning.
When I was a poor pre-student i used to put a little something into a handy catheter bag - you know the ones with the little tap. Great for top ups.
You will tell me if I start repeating myself won't you? That's twice now tonight I've had the feeling I'm repeating myself. I don't want to be one of those old guys who regales you with the same stories every time he sees you.
Occaisionally I have to stop myself from telling the kids the same things - now they just pull that stretchy lip teen face. I do that one well too.
No, but I seem to remember seeing a poster of Leopold Von Ranke, a stash of Playboy Magazines from the 1980's , a copy of Samuel Smile's ' Self Help ' and a pamphlet on the ' The Glory Of Allotments '. Either that or I may have been in my own shed. :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Paulclem
Soundo, how long have you been on the Cold Ale Thread ? You would think by now you could get it right ! It is ' Alas, poor Hamish ' This is getting tiresome having to correct everyones use of the Engerlish language. On that note I am going to my berd.Quote:
Originally Posted by soundofmusic
I think of the three episiotomies I've watched every time I'm slicing fillet steak.Quote:
Originally Posted by soundofmusic
:D
:lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by jocky
Under the netting in the corner? No definately not my shed. I shall be down there tomorrow morning confirming that too.
I wonder what Vasari and Ruskin would have made of this,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRJxafiqHvw
Ruskin would understand.
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Originally Posted by jocky
The reemergence of the Hudson River School.Quote:
Originally Posted by prendrelemick
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Heading home this past Friday, I cranked the wheel toward my usual haunt to pick up some spirits. The initial goal was to treat myself to a bottle of fine Belgian Ale to celebrate Father's Day, but as I pulled up in front of the spirit house, I noticed the reflection of my truck in the storefront glazing. Suddenly, I was drawn back to my youth visiting my maternal Grandmother down in Houston. She, being of solid Moravian stock, had a natural proclivity to Drambuie. I recall the empty bottles under her bed and the sweet Drambuie aroma blending with that time honored smell typically associated with Grandmother’s and their Depression era homes.
It is father’s day and as it turns out mine claimed he had some traces of Scotch in his veins; a claim backed up on Audio Fidelity vinyl in the form of the “9th Regiment Bagpipe Band”.
So, it all makes sense now…buying that Drambuie.
A wood (pre cardboard) Drambuie crate from my Grandmother’s house, my father’s LP and my bottle of Drambuie:
http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/a...m/IMGP1834.jpg
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For the Bloke dad’s…Happy Father’s Day
(For Sundoff…a belated Happy Mother’s day)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33iJp...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amKyA2PrSu4
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What a fine picture with a fine provenance that is Gilliat. It's a picture and story that should go on the Blokes Club Wall at the back of the bar.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gilliatt Gurgle
Happy Fathers day too.
This morning I was given a copy of Boccaccio's Decameron and Rob Roy by Walter Scott. What fine children to get me what I asked for.
I had a nip of whiskey in the coffee down at the allotment, and I bought a couple of bottles of pear cider to try. very nice.
Note to Jocky:
I've put a few bottles of "home brew" in the shed, though the brewery is our wormery. I've named it "Codger's Old Fart" due to it's singular bouquet.
I wouldn't recommend it as it may induce spontaneous vomiting, and if it doesn't, then it may well be a trip down to casualty for the old stomach pumping.
Just thought I'd mention it before you decided to have a swig of the black stuff.
Ah, the Drambuie made famous by Prince Charles Edward Louis Casimir Sylvester Maria Stewart. Unfortunately for him it finally done for him in a tenement in Rome where he died a drunk and wife-beater. There used to be a drinking game in Scotland where after much imbibing of Drambuie the guests were invited to raise a toast to the said Prince, reciting his full name.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gilliatt Gurgle
Needless to say the results were always a hoot.
I recall once being awakened early in the morning by the Pipes and Drums playing Amazing Grace. I thought to myself that is the best I have heard our Regimental P&D playing. I opened the cutains only to find that it was the Irish Rangers. It pains me to say it but they put our lot to shame.
It is a good job I tried it out on Turncoat first, you will be receiving the hefty vets bill very shortly. Still I found your Spicy Rum and very tasty it was too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Paulclem
I once tried to distill some bitter dandilion wine my father had laid down in the 60's. Out of one whole demijohn of wine I got a small ketchup bottle of clear liquid. After sampling it we decided it would be best kept with the other cleaning products under the sink.
I once made some elderflower wine. unfortunately I neglected to remove the stalks from the flowers. So the wine smelled and tasted of the green stalks.Quote:
Originally Posted by prendrelemick
it was strong though, and I managed to get it down with dashes of lemonade. Times were hard.
So Jocky, do you have any suggestions on how I should drink this stuff? I've had it straight in a shot glass, mixed with a little Dr. Pepper.Quote:
Originally Posted by jocky
The label mentions a "Rusty Nail". Sure I could look it up, but I would rather learn of it from a veteran whose been hammered a few times.
Haha. You know that might make a good accelerant for getting the charcoal briquettes fired up. Heck, it could serve double duty as a marinade!Quote:
Originally Posted by prendrelemick
HahaQuote:
Originally Posted by Paulclem
Speaking of hard times, legend has it that the Drambuie Grandmother made beer in her bathtub during Prohibition.
Paul I just realized...have you considered turning those potatoes into vodka?
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No, I'm sure you haven't told that one...I'd remember...that is alittle scary. :smilielol5:Quote:
Originally Posted by Paulclem
I might have had it right by now Jocky; but I really need constant reinforcement an you keep going off for your hiatuses in Pauls shed.Quote:
Originally Posted by jocky
Don't tell me they have you do the cut too...ewww; I'm never reincarnating as a man; though, the idea of the endowments do fascinate me...if only I could come back as one who has lots of hair on his head and none on his ar**...:smilielol5:Quote:
Originally Posted by The Atheist
In my experience those who ask the right questions usually think they know all the answers. You are so far ahead of yourself you should be careful you don't bump into yourself on the way back, this usually results in an unneccessary headache. I only tasted the stuff once and it was disgusting.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gilliatt Gurgle
Yes, it is clearly an unfortunate repercussion of the herd mentality, I will do my utmost to stop it from happening again. Let us raise our glasses and drink a toast to individuality and the poor suckers that have kept it a reality for the West, not Drambuie, Cheers!Quote:
Originally Posted by soundofmusic
Well... I do have 5 beds of potatoes going and a tub in the garden... have you heard of the Irish version - pocine?Quote:
Originally Posted by Gilliatt Gurgle
I should have called our dog something like that. He's Mrs Paulclem's dog, and makes it patently obvious every time he bites me. I had to chase over the green after him today as he was chasing a car - (should have left him to it, but Mrs Paulclem's wrath would see us meeting at the shed).Quote:
Originally Posted by jocky
The rum is good - and on offer in Sainsbury's at the moment. The bill's not so tasty though...
Ha, yes I've always had a problem with thinking before I act and walking too fast !Quote:
Originally Posted by jocky
As for the "Rusty Nail", here's what I found: 1 1/2 oz Scotch whisky, 1/2 oz Drambuie and 1 twist lemon peel. Unfortunately I don't have Scotch Whiskey, but I do have some Makers Mark and Chianti.
I can't say that I have. Google is swaying me to "poRcine"...Quote:
Originally Posted by Paulclem
"...or pork terrine made out of pig trotters and other, supplementary meats. Pig trotter terrine, vodka and pickles..
and some think Drambuie is disgusting.
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If you like scotch, as I do, you'll probably like Drambuie, as it's a scotch-based liqueur. I love Rusty Nails.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gilliatt Gurgle
Try "Potcheen".Quote:
Originally Posted by Gilliatt Gurgle
And now here is a warning if you dont want to make your own still.
DO NOT take a 2 gallon pan with a conical shaped lid.
DO NOT half fill with fermented friut (or potato)juice.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES float a small bowl in the juice .
NEVER put the lid on upside down and fill with ice cubes.
Should you accidently do all this DON'T then place over a gentle heat.
Cheers. That's the one.Quote:
Originally Posted by prendrelemick
Any ankle cures chaps? I've got a thrumming ligament on the outside of my ankle that is givng me a bit of gyp.
R&R unfortunately Paul, but if that is not an option I find those neoprene ankle/knee/elbow supports quite good, you can carry on while it slowly gets better.
If not, I've got an old ketchup bottle of something under the sink...
By the way chaps is anyone watching Wimbers this year? Still no one to hold a candle to the lovely Steffi. The onetime contender Maria Sharapova was looking a bit ropey this afternoon, and Hantucwhatever has gone out early. Only the Tutonic Lisicki has impressed me this year, the way she thrashed those balls around was quite magnificent.
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Originally Posted by Paulclem
If you've got a good woman to bring you a can of beer while you rest it, ice it, compress it and elevate it (RICE), you'll be apples.
Yep, RICE is the key, but if you can't get the rest, a tight crepe bandage. A standard brace probably won't give you enough support.Quote:
Originally Posted by Paulclem
I'm an expert on ankles - the last time a doc saw an x-ray of my left ankle, he laughed; he said it reminded him of a bowl of spaghetti.
Thanks all. I just wondered. I've got a support from previous sprains. I had a weak left one for a few years. The found the painkiller expletive-a-mol to be most effective.
It's difficult to rest it completely. It's the busy time at work. The bike's better than stumbling around though.
I've had a pear cider tonight, and I shall put my feet up to watch the rest of Inception.
The pain is sublime - just for a couple of nanoseconds. I bet we've all had it as well. I used to laugh at my mate who would go over on his every now and then. He'd get so angry and aggressive. I'm getting the karma for that now.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Atheist
I was speculating with Mrs Paulclem that they might get me one of those braces and a big boot. I don't think they do them though these days. She was rubbing her hands in glee at the thought of the Boot catching on the mudguards as I cycle to work next week.
Let me guess, either you ended up with something that was relegated to an empty ketchup bottle or the inverted ice filled lid was sucked into the pan once the heated brew cooled down.Quote:
Originally Posted by prendrelemick
Something that might take your mind off the ankle; I see that the "featured article" on Wikipedia, concerns Coenred was king of Mercia. (Midlands)Quote:
Originally Posted by Paulclem
"... He was a son of the Mercian king Wulfhere, whose brother Æthelred succeeded to the throne in 675 on Wulfhere's death. In 704 Æthelred abdicated in favour of Coenred to become a monk. Coenred's reign is poorly documented, but a contemporary source records that he faced attacks from the Welsh. The same threat may later have led Æthelbald to build Wat's Dyke, a defensive earthwork on the northern Welsh frontier..."
Let's not forget Custer's Last stand (June 25th)...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcWevSHrbiA
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Nectar of the gods.Quote:
Originally Posted by Paulclem
Parker has a case of New Zealand's finest.
I'd always had trouble with mine and I made it a lot worse by playing on after rolling it on numerous occasions. Then I completely wrecked it running into a rabbit-hole while wearing tramping boots.Quote:
Originally Posted by Paulclem
The weirdest thing is, due to all the damage, all the toes on my left foot are numb. Apparently the nerves were damaged as well as all the cartilege.
Lesson: stay off it until it's right!
One of my favourite events in all history, that. For a different view of it, try Frederick Forsyth's Whispering Wind.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gilliatt Gurgle
Nasty. I've rolled mine a few times, but not as badly as that, so I can sympathise. The most embarrassing time was outside the Salvation Army Hostel - where it is usual to see people rolling around on the floor swearing...Quote:
Originally Posted by The Atheist
Thanks Gilliatt. It's a time I - and perhaps not many - know much about. That period seems to have been eclipsed by the later monarchs' histories.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gilliatt Gurgle
There are still battles with the Welsh, but they tend to take place on the Rugby pitch these days. :D
Thanks for the recommendation, I'll make note of it.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Atheist
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