Haha, spice it up.
That looked like quite the shin-dig over there.
By the way, on my last post I was thinking of pneumatic tools; now, for some strange reason, my thinking has come around to hydraulic tools.
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Haha, spice it up.
That looked like quite the shin-dig over there.
By the way, on my last post I was thinking of pneumatic tools; now, for some strange reason, my thinking has come around to hydraulic tools.
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Originally Posted by prendrelemick
Ahh, Glorious Albion from last year's play.
RE: missing letters -I too thought you may have tipped the Jubilee bottle one too many times.
Which is consistent with the fluid nature of this thread.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sancho
Yes, the Jee and the phirst letter o the type o creature Dracula is, won't work. I could'e used them as substitutions phor each other i either one was ok. I hawe tried warious other substitutions and ommissions but am wery weary oph it now. So iph you chaps hae any suggestions on what to use as a tea solent, I would be grateul, beore I need to spell aour or ga or some such.
Have you tried popping the keys off and do some hoovering?
That "V" sound is a challenge to spell out.
In case you miss it on the Everyday is Interesting thread, I know you would be interested in my son's knapping progress, so I'll post here as well...
http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/a...h_IMGP2671.jpg
http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/a...h_IMGP2674.jpg
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Mick> Try doing some vacuuming (at lowest setting) over the keyboard or use the hairdryer to get rid of any unwanted dust or crumbs hiding under the keys. Also, running the tip of a safety pin around and under the troublesome keys helps at times.
If not, you might use < as a substitution for "v" maybe.
Gilliat> What is "knapping"? I get the feeling it is not same same as "napping".
Not quite. While you gals are napping in the cave, the blokes are knapping by the fire preparing to bring home the bacon in the morning.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scheherazade
The term refers to the art of shaping stone into various implements, primarily "points" attached to shafts used for hunting, commonly referred to as arrow heads, altough larger ones were used on spears or hand held daggers.
Search Clovis and Folsom point.
Here's one of many videos on the topic. Pretty exciting stuff huh!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znm9S...feature=relmfu
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In Yorkshire my Dad used to the word knap to mean hit - usually in the context of hitting someone on the head. (The hitting someone on the head bit was probably just my Dad. Interesting how words are used).
A knap on the noggin, or a clout or a clump round the ear. Them were the days.
And not a single "v" or "f" in those sentences!Quote:
Originally Posted by prendrelemick
Thanks for the explanation and the youtube link, Gillead.
I think I will ask for a knapping kit from Santa next Christmas! Some of those stoney thingies would make lovely necklaces...
Aye. It made us the blokes we are today - slightly brain damaged.
Down the allotment we've been looking for some new gear. Thieves nicked two of our strimmers from the container which was padlocked up.
So this Honda strimmer with a changeable head which gives you a hedge trimmer on a long pole. I'm reviving my Jedi Lightsaber skills in order to use it. Could be good.
http://www.justlawnmowers.co.uk/stri...a_UMK425LE.htm
Ha! Got it. Strimmer = String+Trimmer, aka Weed Whacker
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Originally Posted by Scheherazade
^That's like dancing a jig in ront o a one legged man!
Right, it's WD-40 time!
I'm rediscovering Spirit including this mesmerizing tune and video that goes well with the dancing jig topic. In this case her arse nal of moves are limited but no less hypnotic.Quote:
Originally Posted by prendrelemick
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5GqfPikK28
and duct tape, WD-40 must be accompanied with duct tape and vice-versa - the universal repair kit. Although, I'm not sure how the duct tape will help your keyboard dilemma.Quote:
Originally Posted by prendrelemick
^Interesting and yet phrustrating at the same time.^
I was thinking more o this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W22gpBv00gg
My laptop already has duct tape holding a corner together, but the WD-40 wery unphortunatly phailed to ephphect a recowery.
Well, as the joke goes: If it moves and it's not supposed to - Duck Tape it. If it doesn't move and it is supposed to - WD-40.
So...I guess you'll have to take it apart. And for that a ball-peen hammer may come in handy.
I used to think it was duck tape too, though I've never used it on ducks or ducts.
Have chaps tried Glayva? The old Uncle used to drink it neat from the bottle when the fancy took him. He'd have a swig and offer it round. My wife wouldn't partake because she couldn't get the idea of the old uncle's saliva "backwashing" into the bottle. I was more philospphical about it though and would swig readily. It is sweet and smooth. I might get myself one.
http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-5237.aspx
Lots of Americans say 'duck' rather than 'duct'. It's so common I think it's pretty much an accepted variant in the US, though it does raise a smile over here.
It’s a brand name over here:
http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/a.../Duck_Tape.jpg
Nobody uses that stuff on ducts anymore. But there are many other clever usages:
http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/a...runo/duct1.jpg
Neer heard o that Paul. I shall look out or it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Paulclem
We'e been trying to sit in the garden and sip Pymm's and lemonade this summer. We'e managed at least hal an hour beore wind, rain, midges or hyperthermia sent us inside.
Pardon me Sancho. I thought my DIY knowledge had doubled when I discovered it was duct tape, but now no. My wife will be pleased. She thought it was duck tape - and so it is!
Pimms is it? I like Pimms - we've got some in the cupboard. Last week wasn't too bad. I was able to do a bit of gardening down the allotment that currently has a distinctly wild look to it. The weeds are prospering this year.
No worries, Paul.
***Sancho goes into his Cliffy Claven routine***
Now what you want for your basic ductwork:
http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/a...oil_tape_1.gif
Is not duct tape, but hundred-mile-an-hour tape, aka aluminum tape:
http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/a...minum-tape.jpg
Of course, back in the Air Force, its official name was: Heat Resistant Aluminum Reinforcement Adhesive Tape, but everybody just called it 100mph tape. Speaking of naming conventions, those little stickys that are applied to the holes of loose-leaf paper to keep them from tearing out of the ring binder were officially known as vinyl reinforcement tabs, but everybody just called them paper a**holes.
Also, Pimms – good cookies.
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Originally Posted by Paulclem
Aye, that Glayva ul geeya a roll in the heather, but doos she stake up weel again’ me grandmother’s Drambuie?
http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/a...m/IMGP1834.jpg
I haven’t tried Glayva. I’ll see if it’s sold at my local spirit shop.
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Happy Father's Day
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Happy Father's day - belated. Did you have a good time chaps?
I was in Manchester listening to HH The Dalai Lama. 4 hours there. 4 hours back. We went by coach, which wasn't too bad. I had the old kindle to rustle up some books.
We were sitting a long time, but it was worth it.
Well. Happy Pappy's day to you Paul. I have no children - wife and I figured our gene pool was inappropriate for having children.
And, Gill, be careful with that Drambuie. I've watched more that one of my friends light himself on fire doing 'Flaming Hooker' shots.
As for the LP, well done! That's manly - kilt wearing, bagpiping, haggis eating - stuff.
I've always liked this tune: Paul McCartney and Wings, Mull of Kintyre http://youtu.be/GFRcMYjut4o
I was at a wedding the other day, when towards the end of the evening a chap in a kilt was goaded by a gaggle of mature ladies to prove he was a real Scot. It made their night.
Hah!
That seems to hold some fascination for the ladies, eh? I was at a funeral a couple of years ago where, similarly, a group of women were harassing the bagpiper.
He said, “Are you asking me what’s worn under me kilt, ladies?”
They said, in unison, “Yes!”
He said, “Nothing is worn; it’s all in good working order.”
It was a lighter moment in an otherwise bummer of a day.
Never worn a kilt. The closest thing I've ever worn to one was a grass skirt at a fancy dress pary. I prefer to be fastened in. Not keen on all the slip slopping about - shoes or anything.
Well, thanks for that. I was going to go to bed, but now I've got to stay up until that thought fades.Quote:
Originally Posted by Paulclem
You know, it seems like a lot of my favorite posters post in this forum. If anyone's interested in "friending" me, here's my Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/matthew.schneider
Theere's only one poster whose request I wouldn't except, and he/she shall go unnamed.
M.M. I’d be happy to, but I’m afraid I’m one of those Nuevo-Luddites who hasn’t opened a Facebook account. Also I took a pass on the IPO.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mutatis-Mutandis
But welcome to the Bloke’s threat. We’ve been discussing going commando in a kilt lately.
Here’s a new manly topic: percussion instruments. And here’s the manliest drum set ever assembled:
Keith Moon
http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/a.../keithmoon.jpg
MM, like Sancho, I don't touch the stuff. This Forum is the only social network site I participate in, otherwise it's either face to face, maybe a phone call (phones are a nuisance) or I'll lick a stamp.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mutatis-Mutandis
In the meantime, welcome. Parker will set you up, he's currently serving Glayva and Drambuie.
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Originally Posted by Sancho
Have you read Tony Fletcher's biography of Moon, Dear Boy?
The author does a sterling job of trying to paint Moon as the wild, lovable, amusing, roguish figure of pop legend, but it becomes increasingly obvious that the bloke was mostly just an objectionable hole.
Bit over-rated as a drummer too, if you ask me.
Sorted - though I don't post on Facebook much. If I comment on my son's stuff he deletes them. :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Mutatis-Mutandis
Job done. :biggrinjester:Quote:
Originally Posted by MarkBastable
I used to drum with my mates - I wasn't very good, but it was a laugh. My very basic kit had a Pink Panther on the front. We once got a knock at the door at 3 in the morning from a woman who lived across the street asking us to be quiet as her husband was working early. They must have been tolerant- or scared. We were a bit rowdy, though we never caused bother for the neighbours. We didn't carry on if we were asked.
My only experience drumming is on my desk at school with a couple of pencils, which generations from now be known as ‘Van Haling’ and nobody will remember why they call it that. (I also was asked to stop it)
Van Halen, Hot for Teacher:
http://youtu.be/-4GZFbCqx18
I’ll keep an eye out for the Tony Fletcher book. Thanks for the recommendation, Mark. I’d like to read it. My completion percentage on biographies is low, though. I tend to bog down. I’m still trying to get through Slash’s book.
My ear has always preferred John Bonham’s drumming to Keith Moon’s. But then, I’ve always preferred Led Zeppelin to The Who. I don’t know why - a matter of taste I suppose.
For Sancho’s money, the best drum solo ever:
Zep, Bonzo’s Montreux:
http://youtu.be/Sal1nVhYPiY
(I understand the electronic effects were added by Page after Bonham’s death)
I sort of rate Kieth Moon on the drums. He had a distinctive sound, as though he thought the drums should play the lead all the time.
I once played the drum in the Boys' Brigade Church parade. They took it off me after that. My mate who was a drummer, told me Buddy Rich was the best ever.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWrxHP36N1Q
Of course its a different genre to Led Zep and The Who.
Uh-huh. Read on-line somewhere that he had borderline personality disorder, which would explain a lot. World-class drummer, no matter how you look at it, though.
Righteous Buddy Rich link, Mick.
Anybody know whatever happened to these guys:
Animals, House of the Rising Sun
http://youtu.be/bwAw9ThDQmk
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Originally Posted by Sancho
The bass player ended up managing Jimi Hendrix, and the drummer worked for that management team too - as well as securing the copyright to the name of the band. The organ player had a few hits in the Randy Newman mould and wrote some noted film music. The guitar player didn't do much after the Animals split. The singer joined the California band War and also had a pretty good career as a solo artist. He was ranked 57th in Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Singers of All Time.