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Originally Posted by jocky
Disgraceful display! You'd think after trampling and gouging the ball they'd manage to get a few wickets.
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Originally Posted by jocky
Disgraceful display! You'd think after trampling and gouging the ball they'd manage to get a few wickets.
OK I can breath now,
I bet Graeme Smith never want to see another Onion as long as he lives
EDIT: Speaking of which; I know that I'm a wee bit late in the game and that this has more than likely been discussed to death, but what do you lot like to drink? Which brew is your poison?[/QUOTE]
No such thing as discussing to death our favorite liquids. My personal favorite is the one in hand. Being under a beer budget with a taste for the one of Scotland's best inventions/creations/concoctions, I drink what I can afford, or whatever someone else/wherever it happens, provides.
We don't always limit discussions to liquids. A while back some architecture/atmospheres (even some females provide welcome input/output)/magnetic things came into play.
Welcome aboard/abroad. Pogonip this morning-hoarfrost is pretty!!
P>S> I'm more into curling than cricket, especially since s0-called winter olympics are on the horizen :)
You couldn't make it up could you ? England saved by Onions and a Swan. I can honestly say that brought a tear to my eye. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by prendrelemick
Spoken like a true Scotsman, arise Macgbrekken. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by gbrekken
I didn't watch it, but did keep up on the live play on the internet. Amazing result.Quote:
Originally Posted by jocky
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Originally Posted by jocky
I've been too busy soaking up the sun.
Raining today for the first time in weeks.
Sod the farmers and their grass!
Haha! I'll bet beer consumption went up by about 1000% during the last few hours of that game!Quote:
Originally Posted by prendrelemick
I actually think Jocky is one of my brothers. I don't know where to put him amongst the eight older ones I had, but I assure you he is there somewhere. Let us all hope Atheist gets sun burned in the afternoon, and watches the southern lights after dark. I know where the northern magnetic pole has migrated to, but not the southern. Any help on the thread in that regard?
Enjoy yourself, and know that poor old sounds is freezing her buns off in sunny florida:cold:Quote:
Originally Posted by The Atheist
I'm not particularly picky with brews, so long as they're hearty and well put-together. I consider myself pretty open-minded in the realm of fizzy alcoholic liquids (excluding wine coolers and the like). That said, right now my affinities are leaning toward Old Speckled Hen, Golden Monkey, and Long Trail Unfiltered IPA.Quote:
Originally Posted by gbrekken
And thanks for all the warm welcomes, everyone!
It's well documented that I partake of the odd Newcastle Brown of an evening. Other than that I'll take whatever poisen comes my way. Old Speckled Hen is not a bad drop when you can get it.
SOUNDS: Tell us menfolk, what exactly are your "Buns" and why do you freeze them off? Are they like verrucas?
The West Highlands of Scotland. We can now boast the most beautiful scenery in the world and the new location for the South Pole. Brrrrr I'm freezing. :cold:Quote:
Originally Posted by gbrekken
The southern one moved to Pluto.Quote:
Originally Posted by gbrekken
Having been left with the ozone hole over the most inhospitable place on earth readied it completely for the move.
Cold in Florida?Quote:
Originally Posted by soundofmusic
(I hear even the manatee are dying!)
You know, I used to be married to a woman once who drank that stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by Molpadia
Even though I'd seen her puking her guts in an alcoholic haze brought on by consumption of several litres of that gunge, I still married her!
Ah, the joys of irregular hormones.
Good point, I've always been interested in the etymology of that one.Quote:
Originally Posted by prendrelemick
I'm not sure whether it's a deliberate euphemism for "bum", or some other bit. The thought of bunions hadn't crossed my mind. Do they get worse in cold weather? They l:eek2::eek2:k bad enough any old time.
I note, with some interest, that some of the fellows are getting into a lather over the semantics of "buns". It is time to apply some good Scottish common sense to the problem and Jocky is just the man to do it. Here are the dictionary defenitions of the noun buns:Quote:
Originally Posted by soundofmusic
1. A small bread roll, often sweetened or spiced and sometimes containing dried fruit.
2. A tight roll of hair worn at the back of the head.
There is, of course, a slang term but I am sure Soundo would never stoop to discussing her keister on the blokes thread. I hope this has cleared the matter up once and for all. :)
just as hot water freezes more quickly than cold, so it is with buns?
I would never snub buns.
This is a most retrograde step Mick, one might even say backward. Is this the start of a bun fight? Well let me be the first to throw the buns, I pray the coffee girls are not watching, or we will never hear the end of it. By the way, Old Helmet has shuffled off his mortal coil, his last words were ' tell Gilly I forgive him' :angel:Quote:
Originally Posted by prendrelemick
Guys, did I ever tell you about the time me and the wife went to Yorkshire on holiday ? On our last night we went to the Slaughtered Lamb for a few refreshments. What a time we almost had, the wife was arm wrestling with the local chapter of the Hells Angels and I was standing at the bar pontificating on the benefits of the Scottish Enlightenment. Everything was going swimmingly until I asked innocently if anyone knew of a character called Prendrelemick? Immediately the bar went deathly silent, even the Hells Angels went pale. The interminable silence was shattered by a loud peel of thunder and a flash of lightning which lit up the premises through the iron barred windows. An old man who had been sitting strangely silently shuffled over to me wearing a cloth cap and his coat tied with a length of rope and said in a soft but scary voice " Ey up Jocky lad, that is a name we never mention in these parts, when thou goes home tonight take thy sen and thine missus quietly back, and stick to the path Jocky, stick to the path " :)
My, you've given me something to think about. I had always assumed that everyone call derrieres "buns". Since a "bum" is a derilect and buns are nice soft sweet bread like things that carry our favorite meats: hot dogs and hamburgers...Perhaps there is more to this, I must reflect...Quote:
Originally Posted by prendrelemick
Yes, the manatees don't fare too well in the cold after the power boats run them over...Quote:
Originally Posted by The Atheist
Yes, buns definitely get worse in cold weather; particularly when they are placed in plastic lawn chairs
Thank you, jocky, for that vote of faith. As soon as I learn what a keister is; I intend to wipe it from my vocabulary...Quote:
Originally Posted by jocky
I haven't proven that with water yet; but as far as leaving a hot tub...Quote:
Originally Posted by gbrekken
I'm touched; but my buns remain print freeQuote:
Originally Posted by prendrelemick
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Originally Posted by jocky
I smell something rotten in the state of Scotland could it be that you delayed the internment of this funeral baked squab?Quote:
Originally Posted by soundofmusic
Say, now there’s a tasty idea for those buns:
“Come on down to McDonald’s and test fly the McSquab. A tasty delight starting with a select breast filet from our farm raised German short hair pigeons, marinated in Glenlivit for three days, placed on a PETA bun smothered in a layer of melted Allgäuer Emmentaler. And may we suggest a side of manatee Au Jus dipping sauce for those little bombers to dive into.
On sale now for just 99 pence, so you better hurry on down before they all fly away!
(smilie that is laughing)Quote:
Originally Posted by jocky
Jocky, your strange, silent, shuffling old man sounds an awful lot like the old shaman, “Terrier”, back in Dumas. Your gaffe at mentioning the name Prendrelemick explains the flurry of HAM radio chatter I picked up from the boys at the Dreary Beery. I am now convinced that the character of Prendrelemick is far more ominous than any of us could have ever imagined.
I would agree Jocky, you best heed the warning; stick to the path and be wary of the Marfa Lights.
It were all a misunderstandin' ah tell thee! And anyway I wouldn't take much notice of awd Seth, he's not been the same since he sold his IT consultantcy to the Germans.Quote:
Originally Posted by jocky
Are they called buns because when you hold two of them together...Quote:
Originally Posted by soundofmusic
I'll stop before the 2nd course; I can't eat anything that looks like my 1st mother-in-lawQuote:
Originally Posted by Gilliatt Gurgle
[QUOTE=Paulclem;827067]Are they called buns because when you hold two of them together...[/QUOTE
Yes! It is always better to find a "bun warmer" to keep them at their peak and don't forget the clotted cream and lemon marmalade!
Alas, it's a recurring problem.Quote:
Originally Posted by jocky
Lots of people also refer to rolls as buns, which is confusing, since a roll with a couple of buns in the open might well be misconstrued.
Good god, it's Geoffrey Boycott!Quote:
Originally Posted by jocky
Wouldn't the marmalade stick to your thermal underwear?Quote:
Originally Posted by soundofmusic
Then there's baps, bloomers and bottom cakes, but lets not go there.
Stotties in Sunderland and Newcastle - which sounds like a type of underwear, and batches in Coventry, which sounds like some kind of rash.Quote:
Originally Posted by prendrelemick
You wouldn'twant to replace buns with stotties though - stottie are big, round and flat. They'd look more like an elephant's backside, which might be appropriate for some people - present company excepted - but it's not the image you want to conjure.
Good god, it's Geoffrey Boycott!
My rough cousin and his mates used to throw stones at Geoffrey Boycott's house when he was a lad. I just thought you'd like to know.
I have missed a few buttons, but they're some thi8ngs not even would joke about. HAs are one of them. Ask me no questions, and I will tell you no why. It's nice to be friends, but I've no intention of making enemies, here, or anywhere. PEACE
Hum, good question, I guess you remove the buns from the warmer and then remove the thermal underwear, then add the marmalade...Anyway, it seems to work for jelly rolls.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Atheist
I found the baps, I have a few friends who look like bottom cakes...what are bloomers?Quote:
Originally Posted by prendrelemick
Ah yes, life is over when we begin looking like a stottie...I'm guessing I have about 40 more years.Quote:
Originally Posted by Paulclem
Join the conversation, my friend. There is nothing more pleasant than sharing a cup, warm buns and conversation.Quote:
Originally Posted by gbrekken
This is giving me a glow of sentimentality as it brings back happy memories of the tea debate. Started by Atheist I might add. Tea and buns bring out the worst in people, especially in the southern regions. As long as nobody mentions cucumber sandwiches we should be okay. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by soundofmusic
I was going to take up Atheists kind offer of a vacation in Auklaund, but since researching the Marfa lights I am heading for Texas, a ufologists dream. Me and my large extended family will be more than happy Gilliat to stay at your house for a prolonged period. Dont worry about the expense, I will square you up as soon as my first, as yet unwritten novel, is published. I can't wait, we will all mosey on down to Soundo's pad and mooch off her for an indefenite period, everyone knows Floridians are filthy rich. Then to round it all off we will pop in to one of Gbrekken' s English classes in Reno. P.S. Gilly we like our breakfast at 7 am sharp and dont worry about my four rotweillers, they are completely harmless. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Gilliatt Gurgle
No, no...you don't want to go down there. Remember, Athesit said it is freezing down there at 29 deg.
My gate is always open to weary travellers and I will make sure we leave the "lights" on for you. Roger on that breakfast at seven sharpe which, by the way, will consist of toasted McSquab, rabbit haunches smothered in buttered grits and warm Wild Turkey.
We look forward to seeing you, so don't get too attached to Florida.
Gilliatt
:lol: I know this will be a massive disappointment Gilliatt but the thought of more warm wild turkey has caused a certain amount of green gills in my shackhold, so we will have to decline your kind offer forever. Mick where's the roast beef and Yorkshire pudding ? :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Gilliatt Gurgle
Ha!Quote:
Originally Posted by Paulclem
Good job too.
Boycott is a scumbag of the lowest kind. Anyone who sees fit to give his wife a bash should be put down, in my opinion.
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Originally Posted by soundofmusic
I've been meaning to say: you have the best sig mine I've ever seen.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gilliatt Gurgle
One of the great characters of all time.
Ah, Yorkshire pudding.Quote:
Originally Posted by jocky
I am the master of Yorkshire pud.
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Originally Posted by jocky
The last time any of you Reivers came looking for beef was during the reign of Good Queen Bess, but we have long memories round here !
That is a blatant falsehood, as your ancestor Baron Prendrelemick of the Dales well knew. We were only recovering our prized Aberdeen Angus cattle which he had half inched. Besides, the Virgin Queen, a misnomer if ever there was one, was quite partial to our Reivers. After a long private meeting with the Bold Buccleugh, she emerged from his tent with her face all flushed and stated " With ten thousand such men James V1 could shake any throne in Europe. " :thumbs_upQuote:
Originally Posted by prendrelemick
You and the Mrs. may want to give our cucumber sandwiches a try; we use mayonnaise. Sometimes we put alittle tomato and bacon....:pQuote:
Originally Posted by jocky
Tell Mrs. J, I'm looking forward to your visit; she may have to do some shopping and make the hearty breakfast you're accustomed to (she can put some of the eggs and sausages in the warmer for me); I do the continental breakfast here: something sweet, juice and coffee.Quote:
Originally Posted by jocky
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Originally Posted by Gilliatt Gurgle
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Originally Posted by The Atheist
I found the baps, I have a few friends who look like bottom cakes...what are bloomers? Soundofmusic
Funnily enough - considering our bun thread - they are large loaves of bread.
http://www.parade.com/food/recipe-ti...en/bloomer.jpg
Good job too.
Boycott is a scumbag of the lowest kind. Anyone who sees fit to give his wife a bash should be put down, in my opinion.
Yes. An opinionated scumbag.
You and the Mrs. may want to give our cucumber sandwiches a try; we use mayonnaise. Sometimes we put alittle tomato and bacon....:pQuote:
Originally Posted by jocky
Tell Mrs. J, I'm looking forward to your visit; she may have to do some shopping and make the hearty breakfast you're accustomed to (she can put some of the eggs and sausages in the warmer for me);I wake between 9 and 11 and do a continental breakfast: something sweet, juice and coffee.Quote:
Originally Posted by jocky
We are definitely freezing our bloomers, baps and buns down here. I haven't opened the windows or turned on the a/c for 2 weeks. It's okay though, Jocky, I'm asking Atheist and his family to fly in to work the grill and Gilliatt to come also, before his breakfast eats him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gilliatt Gurgle
Thank you, Atheist, I wonder if the birth rate went down when ladies wore bloomers; they're not at all fetching. I thought a bloomer was some bread with alot of yeast...Quote:
Originally Posted by The Atheist
So, do you think your family can come up to feed the guests; The last time I made Yorkshire pudding, it was all flat and greasy.
Hmmm. I did see an advert there for "split crotch" bloomers...Quote:
Originally Posted by soundofmusic
No problem.Quote:
Originally Posted by soundofmusic
Kill the steer, cut off a bolar and I'll be there with my Bisto and Yorkie pud mix.
Those are beautiful; much nicer than the fabric version.Quote:
Originally Posted by Paulclem
Split crotch bloomers, hum, I assume it was a matter of practicality...Quote:
Originally Posted by The Atheist
Gilliatt will bring the steer (wearing a polka dot dress and bloomers) on the plane with him; the airline was going to charge extra for her size, but we stuck her in a wheelchair and protested that her size was due to hormone therapy:lol:
I hope Paulclem will come, maybe he'll bring some good English breads.
I have to confess that the best bread I've had are the rolls you get in Austria. Superb!Quote:
Originally Posted by soundofmusic
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikibook...s_of_bread.jpg
So we're coming to yours in Florida? Lots of Brits like it.