Cold Ale - The Blokes' Thread!

[Sancho]

Shake it to the left
Shake it to the right
Shake it, shake it with all of your might
C'mon, Ma, show's about to start

[Paulclem]

I saw my first colour TV in about 1970. The next door neighbour let us have a look at theirs. I remember the red being very red.

Was down the allotment today. It's all starting up again. I popped in some garlic and dug some trenches for beans. We will be having the Annual General Meeting in April where we will detail how we managed to escape the clutches of the other two allotment associations. It shoud be a laugh.

[prendrelemick]

You say they were for beans, but reading between the lines I wonder if those trenches weren't defensive, to repel East Coventry Allotment Assoc Storm Troopers.


Remember Paul, the book is still running on the greenhouse erection.

[Paulclem]

You say they were for beans, but reading between the lines I wonder if those trenches weren't defensive, to repel East Coventry Allotment Assoc Storm Troopers.


Remember Paul, the book is still running on the greenhouse erection.

Yes - we've managed to repel them and have got away with our half of the cash. Huzzah!

As for the greenhouse - I have taken some of it down the allotment. The thing is, he's still findin bits of it at the back of his shed. It's a good juob I didn't try to erect it before. I've got to pick up two more bits soon!

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

You say they were for beans, but reading between the lines I wonder if those trenches weren't defensive, to repel East Coventry Allotment Assoc Storm Troopers....

"ECAAST"...has a nice ring to it.

Yes - we've managed to repel them and have got away with our half of the cash. Huzzah!

As for the greenhouse - I have taken some of it down the allotment. The thing is, he's still findin bits of it at the back of his shed. It's a good juob I didn't try to erect it before. I've got to pick up two more bits soon!

Will it be placed near the sheds?
Sounds like you're still in the Allotment Master planning phase, perhaps I can be of some assistance.

[Paulclem]

"ECAAST"...has a nice ring to it.



Will it be placed near the sheds?
Sounds like you're still in the Allotment Master planning phase, perhaps I can be of some assistance.

It will be placed near the original shed on a bit of rough ground. It's fairly level, so it souldn't be much of a problem to site it there.

I went into the local pub last night to book the side room for the AGM. Nice room - large enough for those likely to turn up. The landlady did tell me that it was karaoke night on the same evening. we start at 7.30, and the karaoke night starts at 8.30. i think it will be good to have some post- meeting entertainment. I'm not going to mention it to the other committee members - it'll be a nice surprise....

[prendrelemick]

Thats how the Palace of Versalles started , a couple of sheds and a glasshouse.

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

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^ That's what we were taught over here.

Paul, I've been putting some thought to your allotment masterplan.
Given the potential for invasions from other allotment associations, I believe the Roman Camp concept is the way to go:

[prendrelemick]

How did the AGM go paul, i imagine it a bit like this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97dBfdNrf9A

Only with Karaoke

[Paulclem]

How did the AGM go paul, i imagine it a bit like this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97dBfdNrf9A

Only with Karaoke

These things move slowly apparently. There are the notices to be given out, and then an opportunity for the plotholders to add any other business to the agenda - which in my view is just asking for trouble.

12th of April is AGM night. I'm hoping my faithful committee members will form a redoubt around me when I do the Chairman's report. I'll be blathering on to shouts of, "Get a move on! We want to be the first to get up and do My Way!"

[Paulclem]

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^ That's what we were taught over here.

Paul, I've been putting some thought to your allotment masterplan.
Given the potential for invasions from other allotment associations, I believe the Roman Camp concept is the way to go:

Good idea - if I can co-opt old Fred to the cause, we already have a hedge topped ditch to the southern side of our bit. That just leaves the exposed northern edge, which has been let to a new bloke, and a partially defended western hedge. The eastern hedge is an impenetrable tangle of fences, hedges, brambles and nettles. Mind you, that's what the French said about the Black Forest.

[prendrelemick]

Anybody watch the footie last night? Barcelona were another level, and the atmosphere was amazing. And Messi - he barely swings his leg and the ball flies into the net! How does he do that?

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

Good idea - if I can co-opt old Fred to the cause, we already have a hedge topped ditch to the southern side of our bit. That just leaves the exposed northern edge, which has been let to a new bloke, and a partially defended western hedge. The eastern hedge is an impenetrable tangle of fences, hedges, brambles and nettles. Mind you, that's what the French said about the Black Forest.

Ahh yes the bocage approach for defense.
The hedgerows were hell on the Allies in Normandy until they came up with the Rhino tanks.

A Rhino tank and French distraction:



You better get the northern edge buttoned up.

Anybody watch the footie last night? Barcelona were another level, and the atmosphere was amazing. And Messi - he barely swings his leg and the ball flies into the net! How does he do that?

No luck here, football season is over for now.

[Paulclem]

Yes - the northern edge is vulnerable. The previous occupant did line the border with car windscreens, (presumably he worked at a scrapyard or a car factory), which are still there. (Yes a car windscreen border! He is perhaps the one who covered the whole of my first half with carpet, which jars your back every time you try to stick a fork into it). Anyway. all i have to do is take the mattock to them to jag them up a bit. That'll help. (Not knowing the technical term for this tool - mattock, I used to call it a shovel on a stick).

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

Fellas it's time for another Bigfoot update.
A few weeks back I made my periodic visit to the TBRC website to see what's stompin.
(strange - looks like they just changed their name to "North American Wood Ape Conservancy)

http://www.texasbigfoot.com/

Wonder of wonders, the annual Bigfoot Conference is in Fort Worth this year!
Fort Worth is a little closer than Tyler, where it has been held in the past.


Don't waste your time asking...hell yes I'm going!
My son and I will be heading out shortly. I'll report back.

enjoy:

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