Cold Ale - The Blokes' Thread!

[Emil Miller]

I believe we are getting things a bit mixed up;
Roy Rodgers, the actor and singing cowboy rode a horse named Trigger

I feel I must intervene and point out that the "singing cowboy" was in fact Gene Autry although I don't recall the name of his horse. Did you know that one of the best selling single records was Gene Autry singing Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer?

That's what I like about Litnet, you can glean a lot of interesting facts and improve your knowledge immeasurably.

[prendrelemick]

Of course, Roy Rogers was the singing Architect.

[jocky]

Coincidentally, my great Grandfather, Ivan from Russia, used that stuff in his dog experiments.
As one of his descendents, I have been conditioned to enjoy it.

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You mean to say you are a samoyed ! That Ivan Pavlova carried out some unspeakable experiments. Why didn't you say sooner, we are all dog lovers here, and a dog that can read and write is an invaluable asset ? That has certainly given me paws to think. Fetch boy ( as Jocky throws a stick ). Was Ivan married to Anna ?

Of course, Roy Rogers was the singing Architect.

Wrong, everyone who is anyone knows that Camille O'Sullivan was the singing architect. What a Phyllis Stein !

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

I believe we are getting things a bit mixed up;
Roy Rodgers, the actor and singing cowboy rode a horse named Trigger

I feel I must intervene and point out that the "singing cowboy" was in fact Gene Autry...

Hello Brian and welcome back to the magical mystery tour.

I stand corrected; Gene Autry is THE singing cowboy from Tioga Texas I might add…let me pause to wipe a tear…while Roy was A singing cowboy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0A3H...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93argkjkRxk

Wrong, everyone who is anyone knows that Camille O'Sullivan was the singing architect. What a Phyllis Stein !

Be wary of those architectural references now that we know Brian is lurking in the wings at stage left. I will have to do further research to determine if there is any correlation between Camille and Louis.

[soundofmusic]

Geez Soundo you really must stop eating at MacDonalds. One does not make a pavlova, one creates a pavlova. I ask again what is the world coming to ?

If you are trying to make me jealous, it worked. Here is a copy of the wife's boxing day menu:

STARTER- Turkey soup.

MAIN COURSE-Turkey with various vegetables and herbs, or turkey without various vegetables and herbs.

DESSERT-Turkey marinated in it's own jelly.

I hate Xmas

I only eat in American restaurants when I visit the UK; they're the only ones who actually use beef in the hamburgers. I think the American MacDonalds uses yak
Be grateful you don't celebrate Thanksgiving; or you would just finish your Thanksgiving turkey before starting the Christmas one
Yes, I guess the Pavlova or a trifle would take a good bit of luck in my 15 year old Ge electric oven, with irratic electrical current, sitting on the typical slopping American floor

I believe we are getting things a bit mixed up;
Roy Rodgers, the actor and singing cowboy rode a horse named Trigger

I feel I must intervene and point out that the "singing cowboy" was in fact Gene Autry although I don't recall the name of his horse. Did you know that one of the best selling single records was Gene Autry singing Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer?

That's what I like about Litnet, you can glean a lot of interesting facts and improve your knowledge immeasurably.

Hello Brian, While I truly liked Gene Autry's "Rudolf"; I'm still rather debating whether, with that twangy, nasally voice, he could be considered a "singing cowboy". Ah, now Roy had a great face and physique, a wonderful singing voice and a beautiful wife who also sang. I believe they even had a horse ranch.

[The Atheist]

I hate Xmas

Oh well, make an effort to get down here next year.

25 degrees again today, fishing, beaches, sun.

Where else in the world can you be 20 km from a million+ metropolis and find yourself alone on a white sand beach with crystal clear water?

Coincidentally, my great Grandfather, Ivan from Russia, used that stuff in his dog experiments.
As one of his descendents, I have been conditioned to enjoy it.

Very wise! Many people think Rutherford splitting the atom was NZ's greatest achievment.

No way - it was the pavlova.

[prendrelemick]

Preevyet Gilliatt, Do you feel the urge to perform a pas-de-deux when you heara bell?

[jocky]

Speaking about architecture, did I ever tell you about my garden shed which I designed and built myself. Brian will appreciate this, not.

The facade I based on the Greek Archaic style complete with doric columns, architrave, frieze and cornice, not forgetting the triglyphs and metopes. A true tribute to the ancient Greek natural world in microcosm.

The door was an exact replica of Ghiberti's North Doors of the Florence Baptistry while the windows were a tastefully designed mixture of oriel, gothic and casement.

The roof was problematic as I did not know whether to go with the medieval perpendicular or a dome. After much heated debate with the neighbours I went with the dome as the gothic was a mite intrusive. I decided on the style of Bramante's dome in St Peters Cathederal in Rome. I could have chosen the Pantheon dome but the occulus was too complicated.

The interior walls were decorated in the Arabesque geometrical style including hidden meanings, while the floor was a black and white mosaic not unlike the 1st Century one to be found at the Roman palace in Fishbourne.

I would have posted a photograph but unfortunately it got blown down in a severe five miles per hour breeze. Now where am I going to keep my pigeons ?

[Emil Miller]

Hello Brian, While I truly liked Gene Autry's "Rudolf"; I'm still rather debating whether, with that twangy, nasally voice, he could be considered a "singing cowboy". Ah, now Roy had a great face and physique, a wonderful singing voice and a beautiful wife who also sang. I believe they even had a horse ranch.

Well I never really thought of Gene Autry and Roy Rogers as real cowboys; all those campfire sing songs and fancy clothes etc. I imagine that life in the old west was rather more like this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLKGgpt_8lw

[soundofmusic]

Oh well, make an effort to get down here next year.

25 degrees again today, fishing, beaches, sun.

Sounds beautiful, what are you doing, ice fishing?

Well I never really thought of Gene Autry and Roy Rogers as real cowboys; all those campfire sing songs and fancy clothes etc. I imagine that life in the old west was rather more like this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLKGgpt_8lw

Yes Brian, I'm afraid you're right. I can't quite imagine what it must have been like for those mail order brides washing those pants on a scrub board.

[Emil Miller]

Speaking about architecture, did I ever tell you about my garden shed which I designed and built myself. Brian will appreciate this, not.

The facade I based on the Greek Archaic style complete with doric columns, architrave, frieze and cornice, not forgetting the triglyphs and metopes. A true tribute to the ancient Greek natural world in microcosm.

The door was an exact replica of Ghiberti's North Doors of the Florence Baptistry while the windows were a tastefully designed mixture of oriel, gothic and casement.

The roof was problematic as I did not know whether to go with the medieval perpendicular or a dome. After much heated debate with the neighbours I went with the dome as the gothic was a mite intrusive. I decided on the style of Bramante's dome in St Peters Cathederal in Rome. I could have chosen the Pantheon dome but the occulus was too complicated.

The interior walls were decorated in the Arabesque geometrical style including hidden meanings, while the floor was a black and white mosaic not unlike the 1st Century one to be found at the Roman palace in Fishbourne.

I would have posted a photograph but unfortunately it got blown down in a severe five miles per hour breeze. Now where am I going to keep my pigeons ?

Sound a lot more interesting than some of the rubbish that goes up nowadays.

[gbrekken]

I'll take High Noon (just think about Tex Ritter singing "do not forsake me oh my darling")over Shane, though I can't say I know much about the real Wild West in the states. I can tell you to be careful though, when you go to Virginia City, Nevada. The guns being worn on the streets are not pretend. Makes you think twice before you shoot your mouth off after a few straight shots of whiskey doesn't it? I'll stick to being an acquaitance of the bikers.

25C=nice temp for the "winter" holiday eh? Personally I'm glad it's over so life can get back to normal, whaterver that is.

Thanks for the wonderful Xmas wishes all-I should probably tell you though that the braided steel post with porcelain cap lasted thirty years. I now have titanium in my face so I figure I'm good for life on the one tooth at least.

Being a former stick (wood as opposed to metal) framer, among other things, I'd have to say Jocky that you probably failed to get proper approval on those structural designs, as glorious as they may have been (it probably would've only delayed your efforts by a decade or so). Ever considered a large piece of canvas (buffalo hide) stretched around a stand of sticks for the birds? If they die, at least you have a safer place in a storm than standing outside the window looking in.

Best wishes to all for an even happier new year.

[Emil Miller]

We can all be thankful that the attempt to blow up an aircraft in flight failed.
The post below is from an Indian gentleman writing on another website whose predicament is no doubt shared by others. However, now that exploding underpants have been added to the terrorist arsenal, does anyone have any suggestions on how to avoid the the security measures outlined in the second part of his post.

I have simply stopped travelling abroad (nearly 3 years) for many reasons , including the hassles at airports ( I'm a Hindu of Indian ethnicity and a very young looking 45 - Airport security and other staff can't tell and don't want to know the difference between someone like me and the **** Muslim terrorists )

Does this episode now mean that in addition to all other humiliations, security staff will now be groping your genitals in case of explosives, or even asking fro underwear to be removed?

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

Speaking about architecture, did I ever tell you about my garden shed which I designed and built myself...
...I would have posted a photograph but unfortunately it got blown down in a severe five miles per hour breeze. Now where am I going to keep my pigeons ?

Sounds like you left out the shear walls or lateral bracing to resist the heavy gusts. Or you could have opted for some beefy moment connections. Did you factor in the live loads for the sky rats and the dead loads from the heaps of droppings they leave behind?

[QUOTE=Brian Bean;821753]Well I never really thought of Gene Autry and Roy Rogers as real cowboys; all those campfire sing songs and fancy clothes etc. I imagine that life in the old west was rather more like this:

Thanks for sharing that Brian. Shane is a classic with the great Jack Palance. He could handle anyone from sodbusters in Shane to cityslickers in "Cityslickers"

...However, now that exploding underpants have been added to the terrorist arsenal, does anyone have any suggestions on how to avoid the the security measures outlined in the second part of his post.

...Does this episode now mean that in addition to all other humiliations, security staff will now be groping your genitals in case of explosives, or even asking fro underwear to be removed?[/I]

All passengers must wear "tighty whities" or thongs perhaps?

[Emil Miller]

All passengers must wear "tighty whities" or thongs perhaps?