Cold Ale - The Blokes' Thread!

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

Well then,

Come one - Come all
Big and Small
Short and Tall
Them and Y'all

- to the 1st annual Barn Dance, Barbecue, and Book-Club Shin-dig at El Sancho's Backyard Pool and Frog Pond.

It's gonna be a hoity-toity, high-class affair so dress appropriately - flip-flops and cut-offs for the gentlemen, tube tops and sweat pants for the ladies.

Bring the kiddies. There'll be free rides (aka El Sancho's tractor - psst, I've got a pasture that needs Bush-hogging). If your kids are small, bring two of 'em. One can steer and operate the PTO while the other one can work the pedals.

Mick can bring Fred-the-Octogenarian and Fred can bring a couple of jugs of his hooch.

Silent can bring the Sunny-D.

Paul is in charge of the salad bar.

And Gill is in charge of the Flaming Hookers and the bagpipes (hey-hey-hey, minds out of the gutter, one is a reeded instrument and the other is a drink made with Drambuie that just happens to be on fire).

Speaking of music, since it'll be such a high-class gathering there'll be a string quartet, which as you all know consists of a banjo, a fiddle, a guitar, and a one-string washtub-and-broomstick bass. Perhaps we should invite Emil.

I'll set up a couple of tables so's Sound-O can dance.

Atheist, we'll have it on Sunday. That way all the Evangelicals will be safely ensconced in their churches and we can sneak you out here without any nasty hullabaloo with the locals.

Well, that should do it.

Wait! Directions:
From the city of Atlanta, take U.S. 19/41 (Tara Blvd.) and go south. When you pass Scarlet O'Horror 's place you'll come a fork in the road - take it. Go past Roy-Gene's Pig Emporium and turn right, which is where you will depart the paved surface. You'll see a mobile-home park on your left and a Meth Lab on your right - keep going straight (don't slow down). My place will be another 10 miles down the way. You can't miss it. If it has just rained or something, 4WD may come in handy.

See you-all there.

Don't forget the guns, diesel fuel and fireworks, I'll bring that along with the Drambuie, pipes and my son's fiddle.

[Sancho]

...Okay, I need to ask...the Flaming Hookers. Are they as interesting as their name implies...Don't want to go to Sancho's place with a bunch of kiddies around with a certain expectation of what a Flaming Hooker is, and then find out it is the name of your lawnmower or something.

Well, a Flaming Hooker is totally on the up and up. It's not a lawn machine or even a major kitchen appliance (both of which are considered high art when used as yard decorations in my area).

A Flaming Hooker is simply a shooter of Drambuie that some clever soul decided to light on fire. So you have to overcome your instinct that it's wrong to drink something that's ablaze. It's not really a good sippin' drink. The trick is to toss it back quickly. Also it's not a bad idea to have somebody who's pretty handy with a halon extinguisher near by.

I was introduced to the concept when I was a much younger man and was drinking in a bar with a bunch of other military aviators. I proved that poor technique could actually lead to lighting one's self on fire. I also demonstrated that Nomex is not nearly as flame resistant as they told us it was.

'Tis a silly drink.

[Sancho]

Don't forget the guns, diesel fuel and fireworks, I'll bring that along with the Drambuie, pipes and my son's fiddle.

Good thinking, Gill. Plenty of guns and chainsaws here already, but I'll need to drive across the state line for the fireworks. I know a guy named 'Lefty' over in Alabama who can hook us up.

[Calidore]

Good thinking, Gill. Plenty of guns and chainsaws here already, but I'll need to drive across the state line for the fireworks. I know a guy named 'Lefty' over in Alabama who can hook us up.

Sounds like "Lefty" needs to be more careful with the fireworks.

[The Atheist]

Ok, this is some party we have going here!

When are we doing this? Is there such a thing as a convenient time for everyone?

I can see how we could have a party with pics.

Work on GMT and put in convenient times - I'm the sole GMT + 12 guy and I can do anytime at all. I'm guessing afternoon for the UK residents would work out as evening or night in USA.

[SilentMute]

Well, a Flaming Hooker is totally on the up and up. It's not a lawn machine or even a major kitchen appliance (both of which are considered high art when used as yard decorations in my area).

A Flaming Hooker is simply a shooter of Drambuie that some clever soul decided to light on fire. So you have to overcome your instinct that it's wrong to drink something that's ablaze. It's not really a good sippin' drink. The trick is to toss it back quickly. Also it's not a bad idea to have somebody who's pretty handy with a halon extinguisher near by.

I was introduced to the concept when I was a much younger man and was drinking in a bar with a bunch of other military aviators. I proved that poor technique could actually lead to lighting one's self on fire. I also demonstrated that Nomex is not nearly as flame resistant as they told us it was.

'Tis a silly drink.

Oh, its like Bananas Jubilee...except you drink it. Wow! Totally not what I was thinking it was...thanks for explaining, Sancho. You saved me loads of embarrassment.

I guess I'm going to have to get over my fear of fireworks if I'm going to hang out with guys. They always like things that explode. Me, I suffered from too many of those school...er...things (I forgot the name--it is on the tip of my tongue). Anyway, they always had Mr. Policeman or Mr. Fire Fighter come in and tell us about how little Timmy blew off his hand or his dog's jaw by not handling fireworks properly.

Do they do this in other countries? Schools were always obsessed with telling us how we could die--perverts, lightening, fire, fire crackers, household cleaners, drugs, sex, etc. They also seemed to indicate you are more likely to die if you are a blonde, blue-eyed Caucasian girl.

As for the party time...my schedule is pretty free.

[Sancho]

There's gonna be some singin' and some dancin'.

[Paulclem]

What about live music? I can keep a passable beat on the drums if someone can play guitar.

[prendrelemick]

Mariarchi !

[Sancho]

Now your talking!

Did somebody say Tequila?

[The Atheist]

[QUOTE=SilentMute;1214397Do they do this in other countries? Schools were always obsessed with telling us how we could die--perverts, lightening, fire, fire crackers, household cleaners, drugs, sex, etc. They also seemed to indicate you are more likely to die if you are a blonde, blue-eyed Caucasian girl.[/QUOTE]

Just the same here.

What about live music? I can keep a passable beat on the drums if someone can play guitar.

If Twinkle, Twinkle's ok, I can play that on a xylophone. Will that do, or should we stick to the stereo?

We need a music theme so I can download appropriate music.

Barbeque, Flaming Hookers & Shirley Temples... this is going to take some figuring. Old country? Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash style?

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

...Did somebody say Tequila?

We need a music theme so I can download appropriate music.

Barbeque, Flaming Hookers & Shirley Temples... this is going to take some figuring. Old country? Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash style?

Tequila = Tijuana Brass...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPalYwLyEvw

When the clock strikes 2 (AM) I suggest this... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99iilHIn0GA

[prendrelemick]

Perhaps a Bagpipe Mariarchi band; -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EZoaKO17lE




I love the internet.

[soundofmusic]

Oh, yes! A cook-off! That would be fun! How about it, Athiest? We could even put it on Youtube! Nothing people love more than a reality show, particularly if someone has a foreign accent! Brits wouldn't need liquor if they watched more reality shows. Reality shows have been dumbing down America over the years that now people don't need to drink anymore to act like total idiots! They are already that way!

Here is my contribution--a real crowd-pleasing dish. And I don't need to cook it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-Ipr...FDC4BA&index=4

It was delicious; but don't eat it just before Sunday morning on the wooden pews.

Well then,

Come one - Come all
Big and Small
Short and Tall
Them and Y'all

- to the 1st annual Barn Dance, Barbecue, and Book-Club Shin-dig at El Sancho's Backyard Pool and Frog Pond.

It's gonna be a hoity-toity, high-class affair so dress appropriately - flip-flops and cut-offs for the gentlemen, tube tops and sweat pants for the ladies.

Bring the kiddies. There'll be free rides (aka El Sancho's tractor - psst, I've got a pasture that needs Bush-hogging). If your kids are small, bring two of 'em. One can steer and operate the PTO while the other one can work the pedals.

Mick can bring Fred-the-Octogenarian and Fred can bring a couple of jugs of his hooch.

Silent can bring the Sunny-D.

Paul is in charge of the salad bar.

And Gill is in charge of the Flaming Hookers and the bagpipes (hey-hey-hey, minds out of the gutter, one is a reeded instrument and the other is a drink made with Drambuie that just happens to be on fire).

Speaking of music, since it'll be such a high-class gathering there'll be a string quartet, which as you all know consists of a banjo, a fiddle, a guitar, and a one-string washtub-and-broomstick bass. Perhaps we should invite Emil.

I'll set up a couple of tables so's Sound-O can dance.

Atheist, we'll have it on Sunday. That way all the Evangelicals will be safely ensconced in their churches and we can sneak you out here without any nasty hullabaloo with the locals.

Well, that should do it.

Wait! Directions:
From the city of Atlanta, take U.S. 19/41 (Tara Blvd.) and go south. When you pass Scarlet O'Horror 's place you'll come a fork in the road - take it. Go past Roy-Gene's Pig Emporium and turn right, which is where you will depart the paved surface. You'll see a mobile-home park on your left and a Meth Lab on your right - keep going straight (don't slow down). My place will be another 10 miles down the way. You can't miss it. If it has just rained or something, 4WD may come in handy.

See you-all there.

I think I made the wrong turn past Scarletts, last sign said Oakfenokee swamp...next thing I know, the car is shoulder deep in orange water...I guess I knocked over Silents SunnyD still, anyway, she just rowed by with a smiling alligator in tow, playing her violin...I think she was singing "If the log rolls over....

It's not as though prisoners are the cleanest people and needed it.

I guess there is something about a 5X6 cell and using ones toilet as a stove that plays havoc on hygiene haha

Here's a dish I made last night. (Mrs P is at her Mother's)

Take one lump of dead sheep, put in a pot with potatoes.

Put it in Aga at bed time.

Take it out in the morning.

Eat throughout the day, until wife returns.

Mrs P come home.....

[soundofmusic]

Ok, this is some party we have going here!

When are we doing this? Is there such a thing as a convenient time for everyone?

I can see how we could have a party with pics.

Work on GMT and put in convenient times - I'm the sole GMT + 12 guy and I can do anytime at all. I'm guessing afternoon for the UK residents would work out as evening or night in USA.

I guess time shouldn't matter, any party worth having should go on for a week. How about it Sancho, can "your ma and them" put us up for a spell?

Don't forget the guns, diesel fuel and fireworks, I'll bring that along with the Drambuie, pipes and my son's fiddle.

I'll bring daddies German Mauser....ah, brings a tear to my eye

What about live music? I can keep a passable beat on the drums if someone can play guitar.

We'll have to practice together a bit Paul so that I can get my dance routine going with your drum beat....

Tequila = Tijuana Brass...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPalYwLyEvw

When the clock strikes 2 (AM) I suggest this... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99iilHIn0GA

I had such a crush on Herb...