Cold Ale - The Blokes' Thread!

[Emil Miller]

I find a beautiful face, and flawless skin, most attractive in a woman. ( not in a Hannibal Lecter kind of way.)

But looks in a woman aren't everything. I know this is true becuase my wife says so.

I have no problem with accents, BUT the tone of voice can be off putting. I once knew a lovely girl who sounded like Mrs Thatcher. That didn't last.

Then there was the one whos voice sounded like someone drawing their finger nails across a blackboard. That never got started.

Billiards anyone?

But how can you know that it is a flawless skin when they as soon as they get up in the morning they are covering their faces with all kinds of stuff.
One of the annoying things in life is to go into a chemists for a tube of toothpaste and spend ages waiting to be served because a couple of females are in front with baskets full of lotions, potions, foundation creams, mascara, false eyelashes and God knows what else.

I am pretty sure that most women would say the same as your wife but why then do they spend so much time and money on cosmetics. Is it really because they're worth it?

Mrs Thatcher's tone of voice was rather bossy but just right for some of the naughty boys in her cabinet.


Good to see billiards in the games room; much more civilised than snooker. I understand that US members are pressing for a pool table in the speakeasy. I do hope the club secretary doesn't decide to locate it it the games room. It could lead to other things, such as one-armed bandits and pin ball machines.

[papayahed]

I am pretty sure that most women would say the same as your wife but why then do they spend so much time and money on cosmetics. Is it really because they're worth it?

Yes, we are worth it. Cosmetics and lotions and potions are fun! It is just like guys and tools.

Accents - I thought the lead singer to Godsmack was a down right hottie until he opened his mouth and that New England/Boston accent came flying out. Blech! I just can't get behind the Boston, New York, New Jersey accents, most of the others I'm ok with.

[jekan blazer]

what about a secret agent/spy? pm me with your opinions!!!

[Chava]

But how can you know that it is a flawless skin when they as soon as they get up in the morning they are covering their faces with all kinds of stuff.
One of the annoying things in life is to go into a chemists for a tube of toothpaste and spend ages waiting to be served because a couple of females are in front with baskets full of lotions, potions, foundation creams, mascara, false eyelashes and God knows what else.

Wow, you already know more about it than me.

[BienvenuJDC]

How many women are in here now...is the bouncer not doing his job?

I know I was the one who said that one lost princess added atmosphere, but I never said anything about letting any of them talk...

[The Comedian]

Hey Blokes,

You might find my latest blog entry, "The Tragedy of Hesitation," entertaining.

The Comedian

[Lokasenna]

Some of the most beautiful women I know wear no make-up.

I actually think it can be singularly unattractive if a woman is wearing too much stuff... kinda reminds me of a clown... and I wouldn't want to date a clown...

[The Atheist]

Billiards anyone?

Absolutely - I'll bring the port through.

Mrs Thatcher's tone of voice was rather bossy but just right for some of the naughty boys in her cabinet.

A BDSM dream!

Good to see billiards in the games room; much more civilised than snooker. I understand that US members are pressing for a pool table in the speakeasy. I do hope the club secretary doesn't decide to locate it it the games room. It could lead to other things, such as one-armed bandits and pin ball machines.

Parker was once asked about pool tables.

After displaying astonishment that anyone would want a pool in the club and then why you'd put a table in it, the matter was dropped and never referred to again.

I know I was the one who said that one lost princess added atmosphere, but I never said anything about letting any of them talk...

Have you ever known a woman who shut up?

Some of the most beautiful women I know wear no make-up.

I actually think it can be singularly unattractive if a woman is wearing too much stuff... kinda reminds me of a clown... and I wouldn't want to date a clown...

Agree entirely. I used to chase those heavily made-up types around and they don't look too flash the next day.

Nor do your pillows, clothes, and anything else within smearing distance of the crud they put all over themselves.

[prendrelemick]

I believe Mr William Cobbett put it best when he said he would rather lick the sweat from the brow of an honest dairymaid, than kiss the powdered cheek of a Dutchess.

[Virgil]

I find a beautiful face, and flawless skin, most attractive in a woman. ( not in a Hannibal Lecter kind of way.)

Why would anyone but an axe murderer even think of Hannibal Lecter when thinking of flawless skin?

[Silas Thorne]

Perhaps because of this line, not actually said by Hannibal Lecter, but 'Buffalo Bill', in the 'Silence of the Lambs' movie:
'It rubs the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again. '
Maybe through this.
Axes are too messy anyway, aren't they Virgil?

[Virgil]

I guess. Before prendrelemick takes me seriously, I was only kidding.

[LostPrincess13]

But how can you know that it is a flawless skin when they as soon as they get up in the morning they are covering their faces with all kinds of stuff.
One of the annoying things in life is to go into a chemists for a tube of toothpaste and spend ages waiting to be served because a couple of females are in front with baskets full of lotions, potions, foundation creams, mascara, false eyelashes and God knows what else.

I am pretty sure that most women would say the same as your wife but why then do they spend so much time and money on cosmetics. Is it really because they're worth it?

Some of the most beautiful women I know wear no make-up.

I actually think it can be singularly unattractive if a woman is wearing too much stuff... kinda reminds me of a clown... and I wouldn't want to date a clown...

I think the cosmetics were meant to enhance beauty. The fine line is knowing how to put them on such that one wouldn't look like a circus freak. Make-up can be an art. The lady's face being the canvas.

And I definitely agree with Loki. The loveliest of ladies are often times those without any chemical on her face.

And Mr. Bean, men can be as vain as women. I know of a guy (yes, he's straight) who's had more beauty products than I do! I mean he's got everything! Lotion, moisturizer, hair care products, cologne, etc... Made me jealous...

How many women are in here now...is the bouncer not doing his job?

I know I was the one who said that one lost princess added atmosphere, but I never said anything about letting any of them talk...

LOL! Would you fault us for finding this thread engaging?

Have you ever known a woman who shut up?

True...

[Madhuri]

And Mr. Bean, men can be as vain as women. I know of a guy (yes, he's straight) who's had more beauty products than I do! I mean he's got everything! Lotion, moisturizer, hair care products, cologne, etc... Made me jealous...

This reminds me of an incident that happened a few years back. One of my batchmates went to London for an assignment, and was to stay there for a year or so. Now, he found everything very expensive there (the same stuff one can get at 1/10 the cost back home). So, he asked me to send some stuff for him and in that list he asked for..... NOSE STRIPS!!! I was like....what is that?? (I got to know from him that there is something called nose strips ) .... and once he told me the use... I thought... Oh, my! Do guys do all that??

And, yeah, there was another batchmate of mine...who during the college days would get his eyebrows done.....

Can you imagine the shock I got?

[LostPrincess13]

This reminds me of an incident that happened a few years back. One of my batchmates went to London for an assignment, and was to stay there for a year or so. Now, he found everything very expensive there (the same stuff one can get at 1/10 the cost back home). So, he asked me to send some stuff for him and in that list he asked for..... NOSE STRIPS!!! I was like....what is that?? (I got to know from him that there is something called nose strips ) .... and once he told me the use... I thought... Oh, my! Do guys do all that??

And, yeah, there was another batchmate of mine...who during the college days would get his eyebrows done.....

Can you imagine the shock I got?

LOL! What are nose strips? LOL! Oh my, I remember I used to fight tooth and nail whenever someone tries to do my eyebrows! And make-up to... I don't like that stuff much...

...is the bouncer not doing his job?

Oh by the way, Mr. Bouncer just looovvvees fudge brownies...