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02-17-2010, 08:29 PM
Paulclem

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Originally Posted by Paulclem

It is a commonly held belief by some people that dirt improves the immune system - QUOTE]

My farmer father was fond of saying "A little clean dirt never hurt anybody."

My Grandad was a shepherd. He never mentioned dirt, but I'm sure he would have thought the same. (How are shepherds considered over there? I still remember Glen Ford in the cowboy film where he's a not very well regarded sheep farmer. I think that was my Grandad's favourite film).

We've got a cat and a dog to keep up with the immuno-dust and grime and hair. We still get colds galore though. Perhaps we're keeping them too squeaky clean. :biggrinjester:
02-17-2010, 08:59 PM
soundofmusic

:incazzato:

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Originally Posted by Paulclem

I currently suffer from alarmingly red annual underarm rashes - I've no idea why I get them, they don't cause me much bother - they just appear, itch for a few days and depart.
The wierdest thing I had was one winter when my finger ends tended to split.

I have "friends":wink5: with the same problem; the rash actually clears up with a mixture for poison ivy (a mixture of benadryl and calamine lotion). It tends to come with moisture and skin rubbing against clothing or skin.
A bit more of zinc and vitamin E in your diet help the skin cracking; and I hear it makes you chase your wife around the bed:banana::banana:

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Originally Posted by Paulclem

All those hours in the pub talking nonsense has been a good training.
Funnily enough, since I stopped going to pubs, their business has gone right down. It's either that or the vast improvements in home entertainment coupled with the supermarkets' get p*ssed quick campaigns. :biggrin5:

I can see that, we almost had to shut down the blokes thread when you stopped visiting...right Jocky, Atheist:wave:

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Originally Posted by prendrelemick

Yes, and sometimes we make sense too.

You always make sense Prendrelemick; and I still think gbrekken is doing some esoteric code when we don't understand him, right gman:wink5:
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Originally Posted by Paulclem

It is a commonly held belief by some people that dirt improves the immune system - QUOTE]

I think it does, like vaccines, if you already have an immune system; with me, my immune system isn't tough enough to let any of the little suckers in:prrr:
My farmer father was fond of saying "A little clean dirt never hurt anybody."

I buy my dirt from the stores after the cow and heat processing, antibacterials, etc...then the cats use it as a litter box...:frown2:
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Originally Posted by gbrekken

My Grandad was a shepherd. He never mentioned dirt, but I'm sure he would have thought the same. (How are shepherds considered over there? I still remember Glen Ford in the cowboy film where he's a not very well regarded sheep farmer. I think that was my Grandad's favourite film).

We've got a cat and a dog to keep up with the immuno-dust and grime and hair. We still get colds galore though. Perhaps we're keeping them too squeaky clean. :biggrinjester:

I think it would be a wonderful and peaceful life herding sheep. I think alot of my allergies are from the cat dandar...do they ever stop cleaning themselves. 'My neighbor yelled at me because I wouldn't let my cat sit on his coffee table; as soon as he "stuck up" for the cat, she began cleaning her private parts:ciappa::ack2::smilielol5:
02-18-2010, 03:29 AM
prendrelemick

Wonderful, peaceful! :lol: No, I'd say its more like psychological warfare, and the sheep are winning.

I'm constantly telling the wife that muck is not a bad thing, and that by coming into the kitchen with my wellies on, I'm protecting her from all kinds of nasties.

SOUNDS. I dont need owt to encourage me to chase the wife around the bed, but if you know of anything that will enable me to catch her....
02-18-2010, 01:40 PM
gbrekken

to catch the wife, begin with well placed snares. :)

shepherds are rare, though the Basque are still around, I think. Most of the guys at the bar are either truck drivers looking for work, or cattle ranchers out for the night, so I don't bring it up.

esoteric or cryptic? I'm not sure. Efforts toward understandability are under way :)
02-18-2010, 05:03 PM
prendrelemick

Ah, springes to catch woodcocks then we will all the pleasures prove
02-18-2010, 05:34 PM
The Atheist

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Originally Posted by soundofmusic

I think it would be a wonderful and peaceful life herding sheep.

You need to meet some sheep.

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Originally Posted by prendrelemick

Wonderful, peaceful! :lol: No, I'd say its more like psychological warfare, and the sheep are winning.

I've lived on a sheep farm.

The bleating reminded me too much of the ex-mother-in-law.

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Originally Posted by prendrelemick

I'm constantly telling the wife that muck is not a bad thing, and that by coming into the kitchen with my wellies on, I'm protecting her from all kinds of nasties.

She should be praising your tireless efforts.

God, you just can't please some women.
02-18-2010, 08:59 PM
Paulclem

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Originally Posted by The Atheist

You need to meet some sheep.

I've lived on a sheep farm.

The bleating reminded me too much of the ex-mother-in-law.

She should be praising your tireless efforts.

God, you just can't please some women.

:lol:

I have met sheep before. They were very butty and skittish, but then it was a slaughterhouse. I couldn't blame them.
02-18-2010, 10:43 PM
soundofmusic

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Originally Posted by prendrelemick

Wonderful, peaceful! :lol: No, I'd say its more like psychological warfare, and the sheep are winning.

I'm constantly telling the wife that muck is not a bad thing, and that by coming into the kitchen with my wellies on, I'm protecting her from all kinds of nasties.

SOUNDS. I dont need owt to encourage me to chase the wife around the bed, but if you know of anything that will enable me to catch her....

Come back home with a different pair of underwear than you left with, preferably a nice silky red brief, spray a bit of womens perfume near you, and put a few long hairs near the nape of your neck; walk in totally oblivious, start to undress in front of her and bang...she will be on you:ladysman:

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Originally Posted by The Atheist

You need to meet some sheep.
I've lived on a sheep farm.

The bleating reminded me too much of the ex-mother-in-law.

I've met a sheep throw rug, does that count:idea:
02-18-2010, 10:51 PM
The Atheist

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Originally Posted by Paulclem

:lol:

I have met sheep before. They were very butty and skittish, but then it was a slaughterhouse. I couldn't blame them.

Quite right.

The best sheep are smothered in mint sauce.

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Originally Posted by soundofmusic

I've met a sheep throw rug, does that count:idea:

I ate that one - it was delicious!
02-18-2010, 11:45 PM
Gilliatt Gurgle

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJdww9bYnDM

Gilliatt
02-19-2010, 01:49 AM
Paulclem

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Originally Posted by Gilliatt Gurgle

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJdww9bYnDM

Gilliatt

:lol:
We use sheepdogs in the UK. There was a weekly programme that was on the telly - One Man and his Dog. I'd like to see the US version if that's an example.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rD4237RO5bE

We really used to watch this! TV's come a long way.
02-19-2010, 02:51 AM
prendrelemick

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Originally Posted by soundofmusic

Come back home with a different pair of underwear than you left with, preferably a nice silky red brief, spray a bit of womens perfume near you, and put a few long hairs near the nape of your neck; walk in totally oblivious, start to undress in front of her and bang...she will be on you:ladysman:

:

I may be desperate, but I'm not suicidal-yet!
02-19-2010, 02:54 AM
prendrelemick

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Originally Posted by Gilliatt Gurgle

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJdww9bYnDM

Gilliatt

It looks like Bigfoot is a vegitarian. Though not through choice! :drool5::(
02-19-2010, 03:42 AM
soundofmusic

:toetap05:

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Originally Posted by Gilliatt Gurgle

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJdww9bYnDM

Gilliatt

Great video, Gilliatt, I must admit; that might make me want to eat the critters:beatdeadhorse5:

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Originally Posted by Paulclem

:lol:
We use sheepdogs in the UK. There was a weekly programme that was on the telly - One Man and his Dog. I'd like to see the US version if that's an example.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rD4237RO5bE

We really used to watch this! TV's come a long way.

I watched it for a good while; it's sort of hypnotic :yawnb: Maybe we should keep the video for American dogs; "See, in other countries you'd be working for your food":toetap05:

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Originally Posted by prendrelemick

I may be desperate, but I'm not suicidal-yet!

Well, I don't know; it worked on me...but I'm the curious type:out:

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Originally Posted by prendrelemick

It looks like Bigfoot is a vegitarian. Though not through choice! :drool5::(

What is all this talk of eating; I thought people kept sheep for their coats:(
02-19-2010, 03:46 AM
soundofmusic

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Originally Posted by gbrekken

to catch the wife, begin with well placed snares. :)

What type of snares would you suggest: I could go for $50 dollar bills hidden about the house:ladysman: