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    [QUOTE=gbrekken;849003]
    Quote Originally Posted by Paulclem View Post

    It is a commonly held belief by some people that dirt improves the immune system - QUOTE]

    My farmer father was fond of saying "A little clean dirt never hurt anybody."
    My Grandad was a shepherd. He never mentioned dirt, but I'm sure he would have thought the same. (How are shepherds considered over there? I still remember Glen Ford in the cowboy film where he's a not very well regarded sheep farmer. I think that was my Grandad's favourite film).

    We've got a cat and a dog to keep up with the immuno-dust and grime and hair. We still get colds galore though. Perhaps we're keeping them too squeaky clean.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Paulclem View Post
    I currently suffer from alarmingly red annual underarm rashes - I've no idea why I get them, they don't cause me much bother - they just appear, itch for a few days and depart.
    The wierdest thing I had was one winter when my finger ends tended to split.
    I have "friends" with the same problem; the rash actually clears up with a mixture for poison ivy (a mixture of benadryl and calamine lotion). It tends to come with moisture and skin rubbing against clothing or skin.
    A bit more of zinc and vitamin E in your diet help the skin cracking; and I hear it makes you chase your wife around the bed
    Quote Originally Posted by Paulclem View Post
    All those hours in the pub talking nonsense has been a good training.
    Funnily enough, since I stopped going to pubs, their business has gone right down. It's either that or the vast improvements in home entertainment coupled with the supermarkets' get p*ssed quick campaigns.
    I can see that, we almost had to shut down the blokes thread when you stopped visiting...right Jocky, Atheist

    Quote Originally Posted by prendrelemick View Post
    Yes, and sometimes we make sense too.
    You always make sense Prendrelemick; and I still think gbrekken is doing some esoteric code when we don't understand him, right gman
    [QUOTE=gbrekken;849003]
    Quote Originally Posted by Paulclem View Post

    It is a commonly held belief by some people that dirt improves the immune system - QUOTE]

    I think it does, like vaccines, if you already have an immune system; with me, my immune system isn't tough enough to let any of the little suckers in
    My farmer father was fond of saying "A little clean dirt never hurt anybody."
    I buy my dirt from the stores after the cow and heat processing, antibacterials, etc...then the cats use it as a litter box...
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    Quote Originally Posted by gbrekken View Post

    My Grandad was a shepherd. He never mentioned dirt, but I'm sure he would have thought the same. (How are shepherds considered over there? I still remember Glen Ford in the cowboy film where he's a not very well regarded sheep farmer. I think that was my Grandad's favourite film).

    We've got a cat and a dog to keep up with the immuno-dust and grime and hair. We still get colds galore though. Perhaps we're keeping them too squeaky clean.
    I think it would be a wonderful and peaceful life herding sheep. I think alot of my allergies are from the cat dandar...do they ever stop cleaning themselves. 'My neighbor yelled at me because I wouldn't let my cat sit on his coffee table; as soon as he "stuck up" for the cat, she began cleaning her private parts

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    Wonderful, peaceful! No, I'd say its more like psychological warfare, and the sheep are winning.

    I'm constantly telling the wife that muck is not a bad thing, and that by coming into the kitchen with my wellies on, I'm protecting her from all kinds of nasties.

    SOUNDS. I dont need owt to encourage me to chase the wife around the bed, but if you know of anything that will enable me to catch her....

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    to catch the wife, begin with well placed snares.

    shepherds are rare, though the Basque are still around, I think. Most of the guys at the bar are either truck drivers looking for work, or cattle ranchers out for the night, so I don't bring it up.

    esoteric or cryptic? I'm not sure. Efforts toward understandability are under way
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    Ah, springes to catch woodcocks then we will all the pleasures prove

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    Quote Originally Posted by soundofmusic View Post
    I think it would be a wonderful and peaceful life herding sheep.
    You need to meet some sheep.

    Quote Originally Posted by prendrelemick View Post
    Wonderful, peaceful! No, I'd say its more like psychological warfare, and the sheep are winning.
    I've lived on a sheep farm.

    The bleating reminded me too much of the ex-mother-in-law.

    Quote Originally Posted by prendrelemick View Post
    I'm constantly telling the wife that muck is not a bad thing, and that by coming into the kitchen with my wellies on, I'm protecting her from all kinds of nasties.
    She should be praising your tireless efforts.

    God, you just can't please some women.
    Go to work, get married, have some kids, pay your taxes, pay your bills, watch your tv, follow fashion, act normal, obey the law and repeat after me: "I am free."

    Anon

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Atheist View Post
    You need to meet some sheep.



    I've lived on a sheep farm.

    The bleating reminded me too much of the ex-mother-in-law.



    She should be praising your tireless efforts.

    God, you just can't please some women.


    I have met sheep before. They were very butty and skittish, but then it was a slaughterhouse. I couldn't blame them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by prendrelemick View Post
    Wonderful, peaceful! No, I'd say its more like psychological warfare, and the sheep are winning.

    I'm constantly telling the wife that muck is not a bad thing, and that by coming into the kitchen with my wellies on, I'm protecting her from all kinds of nasties.

    SOUNDS. I dont need owt to encourage me to chase the wife around the bed, but if you know of anything that will enable me to catch her....
    Come back home with a different pair of underwear than you left with, preferably a nice silky red brief, spray a bit of womens perfume near you, and put a few long hairs near the nape of your neck; walk in totally oblivious, start to undress in front of her and bang...she will be on you

    Quote Originally Posted by The Atheist View Post
    You need to meet some sheep.
    I've lived on a sheep farm.

    The bleating reminded me too much of the ex-mother-in-law.
    I've met a sheep throw rug, does that count
    Last edited by soundofmusic; 02-18-2010 at 10:46 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Paulclem View Post


    I have met sheep before. They were very butty and skittish, but then it was a slaughterhouse. I couldn't blame them.
    Quite right.

    The best sheep are smothered in mint sauce.

    Quote Originally Posted by soundofmusic View Post
    I've met a sheep throw rug, does that count
    I ate that one - it was delicious!
    Go to work, get married, have some kids, pay your taxes, pay your bills, watch your tv, follow fashion, act normal, obey the law and repeat after me: "I am free."

    Anon

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gilliatt Gurgle View Post


    We use sheepdogs in the UK. There was a weekly programme that was on the telly - One Man and his Dog. I'd like to see the US version if that's an example.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rD4237RO5bE

    We really used to watch this! TV's come a long way.

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    Quote Originally Posted by soundofmusic View Post
    Come back home with a different pair of underwear than you left with, preferably a nice silky red brief, spray a bit of womens perfume near you, and put a few long hairs near the nape of your neck; walk in totally oblivious, start to undress in front of her and bang...she will be on you

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    I may be desperate, but I'm not suicidal-yet!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gilliatt Gurgle View Post
    It looks like Bigfoot is a vegitarian. Though not through choice!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gilliatt Gurgle View Post
    Great video, Gilliatt, I must admit; that might make me want to eat the critters

    Quote Originally Posted by Paulclem View Post

    We use sheepdogs in the UK. There was a weekly programme that was on the telly - One Man and his Dog. I'd like to see the US version if that's an example.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rD4237RO5bE

    We really used to watch this! TV's come a long way.
    I watched it for a good while; it's sort of hypnotic Maybe we should keep the video for American dogs; "See, in other countries you'd be working for your food"
    Quote Originally Posted by prendrelemick View Post
    I may be desperate, but I'm not suicidal-yet!
    Well, I don't know; it worked on me...but I'm the curious type
    Quote Originally Posted by prendrelemick View Post
    It looks like Bigfoot is a vegitarian. Though not through choice!
    What is all this talk of eating; I thought people kept sheep for their coats

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    Quote Originally Posted by gbrekken View Post
    to catch the wife, begin with well placed snares.
    What type of snares would you suggest: I could go for $50 dollar bills hidden about the house

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