Cold Ale - The Blokes' Thread!

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

That's right gentleman, exams are over which means only one thing. Two and a half months of holidays. I'd like to think that some serious domination took place in that exam room, hopefully all A's.

Hope all went well. Enjoy the break

I was thinking of buying a new watch, because a bloke just can't have enough reminders of what the time is. I would appreciate your valued considered second opinions on this technological wonder:

Looks like something the Borg might use.

Heh, for me, watching the watch ranks right up there with 'breathing' and all that other stuff.

Which raises the question; why is a watch called a "watch"?
Because we watch it?

I got a watch for Christmas when I was about twelve. I wore it for six or seven weeks.

I just can't see the point. Very rarely does anyone look at their watch to find out the time - it's a sort of nervous tic, really (or possibly a nervous toc)...

...My feeling towards pens, really, is that - like cats, umbrellas and cigarettes - they don't really belong to anyone, and you should just use whichever one you find lying around.

Funny, and a brilliant story. You could have given Rod Serling a run for his money.

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There was a time when I had to rely on duct tape to keep the sole of a shoe from clapping at each step. Duct tape is amazing stuff. My coworkers were impressed with the longevity of the repair, though I was asked not to attend functions outside the office.

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[Paulclem]

There is something about wearing a leather jacket that makes a chap feel a bit James Deanish. I had one that Mrs P thought ever so attractive - until we were married - then it was deemed too scruffy and replaced by knitwear.

Yes. My wife has often told me how unfashionable, scruffy and tasteless I was with the clothes I wore when we met, though she didn't mention it at the time.

[RobinHood3000]

I feel like "scruffy" is an adjective that we blokes should reclaim. Han Solo was once called scruffy-looking, and he didn't come off too terribly at all.

[Paulclem]

I feel like "scruffy" is an adjective that we blokes should reclaim. Han Solo was once called scruffy-looking, and he didn't come off too terribly at all.

Don't worry - I'm holding the flag for male scruffiness. It is my default state.

[MarkBastable]

Don't worry - I'm holding the flag for male scruffiness. It is my default state.

Mine too. A two-word phrase I despise even more than 'crafte fayre' is 'smart casual'. I can't do them separately, let alone simultaneously.

[prendrelemick]

Living at the top of a hill in popular walking country has its sartorial benefits. People tend to overheat and sit down to remove coats hats gloves scarfs etc. I call the last stretch my personal savile row. This year's haul is one bright purple coat (that smells of old lady) one blue hoody, one grey hat, three odd gloves and a sock. All will be put to good use. I no longer even bother to pick up cyclist's drinking bottles. .

[Paulclem]

I've been so busy lately that I've missed having a laugh on here.

I can do smart - I've got a funeral/ wedding/ going out suit - which is the last order of use.

Mick's savile Row. Have you got a saturday stall in Halifax?

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

...three odd gloves and a sock. All will be put to good use. I no longer even bother to pick up cyclist's drinking bottles. .

Haha - I had a good laugh…after looking up Savile Row.
Your three odd gloves and single sock, brought to mind a curious phenomenon over here, common in Kenya as well, that being the mystery of the sole shoe on the road.

http://www.straightdope.com/columns/...de-of-the-road

I've been so busy lately that I've missed having a laugh on here...

Parker is worried about you my friend. You've been banging your head against the Forum wall these past few days. Step on in here and have a bottle on the house.


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

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[Paulclem]

Ha ha. I see you've been watching the fun. I jumped straight in the deep end. I think I'll take you up on that.

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

Gentleman,

I had the day off and I spent a good part of it admiring Raquel Welch.

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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n25xw...eature=related

There's nothing more I can add.
Perhaps it's just a phase I'm going through.
Is this mid life crisis?

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[prendrelemick]

Just heard on the news. A wagon load of Marmite has over turned in Sheffield. I feel there ought to be a punchline somewhere.

[MystyrMystyry]

Marmite was originally devised (inasmuchas an industrial accident can be devised) as an organic alternative to axle grease. The deviser, having burnt off his taste buds in a previous 'experiment' thought it was quite palatable and not being one to miss a business opportunity decided to market it as edible alternative to food.

[Paulclem]

I say, I say, I say.

What do you call a wagon load of Marmite that has over turned in Sheffield?

A nice change from dripping.

[prendrelemick]

Rather than clean it up, the Highways authority have used it to resurface that section of the M1.

[Paulclem]

Rather than clean it up, the Highways authority have used it to resurface that section of the M1.

Aye - well we did af't lick road clean when we were kids...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xe1a1wHxTyo