Cold Ale - The Blokes' Thread!

[prendrelemick]

Whereas all that may be true O pip, (the bits I understood at least) I am more impressed with the Easy Thread Needle than the LHC. Being able to mend a hole in my sock has more impact on my life at the moment than recreating the first millisecond of the big bang.

Na sdarovie! Comrade Gilliatt. Read a Catherine Cookson next, then you can celebrate with a Newkie Brown, bonny lad.

Somehow rooster-o-hoop doesn't convey the same sense of elation.

[The Comedian]

Gentlemen --

A question: Can a self-respecting man drink from a martini glass?

This?



Or, heaven help us, this?



It's my proposal that the martini glass (in all of its forms, even the classic form) is far too dainty to be taken seriously as a manly vessel. I mean, any beverage container that you have to be "careful" to set down has no place at my table.

If I want vodka or gin, I'll have it this way:



And one other thing: keep the goddamn fruit, olives, umbrellas, onions, and such needless waste out of my drink.

[The Atheist]

You can't know if something concrete will ever come from new knowledge.

Correct. This is why I said that I doubt anything of worth will come from it.

You may be right, but use of quantum technology to date has come despite our not knowing how it works, so the knowledge of "why" may not be as useful as we think.

Whereas all that may be true O pip, (the bits I understood at least) I am more impressed with the Easy Thread Needle than the LHC. Being able to mend a hole in my sock has more impact on my life at the moment than recreating the first millisecond of the big bang.

Exactly that!

Gentlemen --

A question: Can a self-respecting man drink from a martini glass?

In terms of a proper martini - with only vermouth and gin - absolutely!

It's the bits and pieces of fruit - as you say - which turns it into a girlie drink, but the 35% alcohol rating of a straight martini makes it a man's drink.

I keep my gin in the freezer so no ice can dilute the mixture.

[Paulclem]

Gentlemen --

A question: Can a self-respecting man drink from a martini glass?

This?



Or, heaven help us, this?



It's my proposal that the martini glass (in all of its forms, even the classic form) is far too dainty to be taken seriously as a manly vessel. I mean, any beverage container that you have to be "careful" to set down has no place at my table.

If I want vodka or gin, I'll have it this way:



And one other thing: keep the goddamn fruit, olives, umbrellas, onions, and such needless waste out of my drink.

Yes - drinks in the glass, cherries and olives over in the nibbles bowl with the cheese and crisps and whatever.

I've also noticed that they're trying to sell us face creams and balms and some such stuff these days.

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

The message is - a real man can use this stuff. It'll be eyeliner next - and slap for the face. All part of a plot to de-masculinse the male of the species for cash.

Tis the very devil.

[magzarelli]

The first two drinks is for girls right?

Here comes the real deal!

Gentlemen --

A question: Can a self-respecting man drink from a martini glass?

This?



Or, heaven help us, this?



It's my proposal that the martini glass (in all of its forms, even the classic form) is far too dainty to be taken seriously as a manly vessel. I mean, any beverage container that you have to be "careful" to set down has no place at my table.

If I want vodka or gin, I'll have it this way:



And one other thing: keep the goddamn fruit, olives, umbrellas, onions, and such needless waste out of my drink.

[The Atheist]

The first two drinks is for girls right?

Here comes the real deal!

Nice! I'll have a flagon.

[soundofmusic]

I've often wondered if the old girl mightn't abdicate if Charlie wasn't such a Charlie.

Perhaps she's holding out, imagining what it would be like to have to spend retirement with Phil

Whereas all that may be true O pip, (the bits I understood at least) I am more impressed with the Easy Thread Needle than the LHC. Being able to mend a hole in my sock has more impact on my life at the moment than recreating the first millisecond of the big bang.

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As for me, it's just alittle easier to wrap my head around the easy thread needle. It took me years to get a microwave, I still haven't got an HD television; and the LHC will be disreputed before I even understand what it is

Gentlemen --

A question: Can a self-respecting man drink from a martini glass?

This?



Or, heaven help us, this?

And one other thing: keep the goddamn fruit, olives, umbrellas, onions, and such needless waste out of my drink.

I see, as a girl, I'm going to have to help you guys with this concept:
The martini glass was invented because no one can drink from it...
The lady is supposed to drink from it, spill it on her chest and drop the onion, cherry or umbrella ....at which time, her Knight comes along with a towelette and...the night is made.

The first two drinks is for girls right?

Here comes the real deal!

I knew you were going to fit right into this forum...pass the ice

[The Atheist]

Perhaps she's holding out, imagining what it would be like to have to spend retirement with Phil

Entertaining?

As for me, it's just alittle easier to wrap my head around the easy thread needle. It took me years to get a microwave, I still haven't got an HD television; and the LHC will be disreputed before I even understand what it is

HDTV?

I think we're the only house in NZ that only receives the public TV channels.

For the LHC, this will explain it in very simple terms for you.

[prendrelemick]

Hang on a minute lets not just dismiss the **** tale glass out of hand. It has its place.




Also it is very usefull for holding all those useful things that acrue in a blokes pocket - nails, rubber bands, spring washers, 5p pieces etc..

[The Atheist]

Great new avatar?

If that's recent, you look like having a good clip shortly!

[Paulclem]

Entertaining?



HDTV?

I think we're the only house in NZ that only receives the public TV channels.

For the LHC, this will explain it in very simple terms for you.

You're not missing anything as you probably know. 600 channels and bugger all on. I don't know whether I should bother with TV anymore, (I will I'm just moaning). Having been brought up with TV - it's always been there - I don't think they are offering me anything. Reality TV? Celebrity reality? Gameshows? Endless Quizzes? Detectives? and that plastic CSI! All garbage that I've seen before.

Thing is, Im not sure what I want. Perhaps it's not been invented yet.
(I will continue to bother because of the premiership and the rugby)

[Lote-Tree]

TV is dead!

Long Live the Internet!

[The Atheist]

Thing is, Im not sure what I want. Perhaps it's not been invented yet.
(I will continue to bother because of the premiership and the rugby)

I don't think I've watched TV - aside from the odd sporting contest - this century yet.

I'm hoping to keep that record intact.

[prendrelemick]

we have 4 channels at ours, plenty because we don't watch much. On Friday night I go to my mates we watch the Rugby League on sky and have a few beers. Its good that way, it gets me out of the house.

[Paulclem]

we have 4 channels at ours, plenty because we don't watch much. On Friday night I go to my mates we watch the Rugby League on sky and have a few beers. Its good that way, it gets me out of the house.

Don't the sheep get you out of the house enough?

I may well be partaking of Spielberg's new series - The pacific. It's supposed to be Band of Brothers on Islands, though the publicity is denying this.