Seen a single episode of The Bill
Driven a mini
Eaten Kentucky Fried Chicken
Drunk a Red Bull
Welded anything
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Likewise with your items 1 and 5. Glad I've done 2, sad I've done 3 and 4. Wouldn't mind trying 5.
Will add -
Never attended a football match
Never worn a football jersey
Never worn trainers with trousers
Never driven in a baseball hat
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Somebody (Clement Freud?) said that there were only two things that one should NOT try
1. Incest
2. Morris dancing
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Edit above - Never sold a bike rack either.
Last edited by: Humph D'bout on Tue 31 Aug 10 at 17:27
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I could add that I wouldn't know Sheryl Cole if I fell over her.
I regret never learning to weld.
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>>I could add that I wouldn't know Sheryl Cole if I fell over her.
Much the same as tripping over a rake I would imagine :->
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Driven at more than 120 miles an hour
Fired a large-calibre pistol
Shot a human being
Had a proper suit made for me
Voluntarily eaten a grouse
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>> Driven at more than 120 miles an hour
dunnit
>> Fired a large-calibre pistol
dunnit
>> Shot a human being
dunnit
>> Had a proper suit made for me
dunnit
>> Voluntarily eaten a grouse
dunnit
the human being didnt actually die, I shot my mate in the leg with an air rifle, by mistake.
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>> I shot my mate in the leg with an air rifle, by mistake.
Ah. Did something similar to my sister when about 12. But I didn't think friends and siblings counted.
A proper whistle eh Zero? I am almost envious. Nearest I came was with Cecil Gee in the sixties. But it was a readjusted off-the-pegger, not constructed from basement to attic by unpleasantly snooty geezers with bits of chalk and tape measures. For the west end you have to have, or seem to have, real bread. Not a part that comes naturally to me alas.
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>> A proper whistle eh Zero? I am almost envious.
In Saville Row no less.
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>> Saville Row no less.
I am lost in admiration. Did it seem a good investment? Did you like it? Have you still got it, and can it still be made to fit you? Or are you one of these popinjays with 50 whistles in a vast wardrobe twice the size of Nicole's ("Suits are several times thicker than gossamer silk cocktail dresses, darling, so I'm being more than generous with space here...").
We've already got that Scotch feller whose footwear habits rival those of Imelda Marcos. This site would be a ponces' site without me in my scuffed tennis shoes and grubby long mac, bellboy in his bobble hat, overalls and steel-toed work boots and all these farmers and Mancunians who swing howling and naked from tree branches for all I know.
Oh, and I forgot the adoptive P***** or OP with his special fishskin Cavalier's footwear...
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Last edited by someone else actually. I wouldn't have thought an affectionate US midwestern term for a Pole would seem offensive. Sorry-o, as they say in Nigeria when you fall on your face in a ditch.
Anyway, what about 'Scotch' which does give offence to those stern and wild Caledonians?
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Relax AC, we are not offended by "Scotch", amused perhaps but not offended. We are more than used to the limitations of our neighbours..........We rise above these things with good grace.
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>>We rise above these things with good grace.
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We would appreciate you arriving here with Good Grouse.
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Grouse, yes indeed one of the better cooking whiskys. Good enough on a cold day.
:-)
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>> >> Saville Row no less.
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>> I am lost in admiration. Did it seem a good investment? Did you like it?
>> Have you still got it, and can it still be made to fit you?
It was an excelent investment, wore it for 10 years. Classic cut and style meant it was never out of fashion. There is nothing quite like a bespoke suit. Nothing else ever fits quite so well, or hangs as well on your frame.
Its long gone bought in 79.
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>> Its long gone bought in 79.
That's why those in the genuine Savile Row classes buy whistles half a dozen at a time. Just think, if you'd bought six you would still have them all... same thing applies to proper shoes of course.
I'm still impressed though Zero. You're quite a serious person in your way.
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>> Never worn trainers with trousers
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What about something formal from Loake with a pair of jeans and a suit jacket ?
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Yup done that, well sort of, nothing so, um......mainstream..... as Loake of course.......sniff.....but the same general idea yes.......
:-)
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I just can't bring myself to do black shoes and jeans no matter what the cut of the jeans. Can't do the trainers and trousers either, or White sports socks and shoes.
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Oh no quite right gmac. Only a brown shoe will do with jeans. Tan in summer for a change is fine provided a matching belt is worn. Suedes or nubucks work best but never on anything other than a leather sole. A relaxed leather such as a scotchgrain or pull up can work well of course if not over shone. Never black, under no circumstances. Quite wrong.
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I went to a job interview last week wearing grey strides and brown shoes - I must have looked suitably destitute 'cos I got it - local CAB - should be fun ! :-)
I knew it was sooooo wrong.
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JOB JOB?
Damn your eyes, you have just let the side down. you will be weak and pasty in no time.
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One day a week ! How part time is that ?
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>> grey strides and brown shoes
Did the interview specify fancy dress ? :-)
Good for you BTW
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No, I guess that the red nose worn for the interview at the Museum shop wasn't a good idea ! (joke)
I knew they were "wrong" when I was tying the laces...but persisted.
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Well at least they weren't grey shoes. There is never an excuse or justuification for that....ever.
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Should have added that to my list never owned grey shoes or slip on ones with a ridiculous tassle on the front....had platform shoes in the 70s - I was very proud of them, brown, leather - never worn synthetic leather shoes either.
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>> Should have added that to my list never owned grey shoes or slip on ones
>> with a ridiculous tassle on the front....
Peasant. hand made penny loafers in Oxblood with a tassle are a the dogs danglers.
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"Only a brown shoe will do with jeans."
Absolutely. That's how I dress for clients. It's the only time that the boots stay at home.
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Dear me, I can see I shall have to start with basic terms.
It is perfectly normal, among those who know, to refer to a pair of shoes in the singular, as in when one's butler suggests that "Sir would do well to wear the brown shoe to the tweed this weekend" for example...
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>> as in when one's butler suggests that "Sir would do well to
>> wear the brown shoe to the tweed this weekend" for example...
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Reminded me. I do enjoy Jeeves and Wooster.
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>> Only a brown shoe will do with jeans.
Now there, Humph, I feel I can correct you, although I am no world-class fop.
Levis with black cowboy boots (worn inside the trousers of course) were standard wear for many a racy young Guards officer in my young day. Indeed a friend slightly older than me still wears them. No doubt some of their fathers might have objected, but they wouldn't have paid much attention.
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Black Cuban heeled boots look good under non faded levis.
When your levis fade, then you need Brown boots.
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Not keen on black cowboy boots with jeans either... but if you have to go black a little subtle detail helps. These from my regular jeans supplier...
www.sheplers.com/mens/extreme/036046.html
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>> Seen a single episode of The Bill
dunnit
>> Driven a mini
dunnit - both old and new
>> Eaten Kentucky Fried Chicken
unfourtunately tick
>> Drunk a Red Bull
with vodka
>> Welded anything
My mates spanner to the workbench.
>>Never attended a football match
dunnit, and a cup final
>>Never worn a football jersey
dunnit and a rugby jersey
>>Never worn trainers with trousers
all the time.
>>Never driven in a baseball hat
dunnit
>>1. Incest
err how close family counts?
>>2. Morris dancing
Absolutely No way
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>>1. Incest
err how close family counts?
Fifi?
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much as she wants it, no.
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That's bestiality, not incest.
Oh, I dunno.... :-)
JH
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>> Seen a single episode of The Bill
seen loads and the last ever episode is on tonight I think!
>> Driven a mini
dunnit - both old and new
>> Eaten Kentucky Fried Chicken
yip, love that family bucket.... for myself
Drunk Red Bull
yip but prefer the Lidl version at 29p
>> Welded anything
Nope
>>Never attended a football match
dunnit, and a cup final
>>Never worn a football jersey
dunnit and a rugby jersey
>>Never worn trainers with trousers
never.
>>Never driven in a baseball hat
dunnit
>>1. Incest
when I was going out with SWMBO a chance conversation one night led to me realising the funeral her dad was going to the next day for his Uncle Paddy, was the same funeral I was going to for my Granda...
>>2. Morris dancing
Absolutely No way - thats just silly!
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Can you play the banjo Bobby ?
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thats reserved for certain Ayrshire and West Lothian towns.........
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I've done most of the listed things. Like Zeddo, I've shot someone, Two youths trying to smash french windows one dark evening, sat on the railway fence. Didn't see me sneakdown the garden but the healthy smack of 22 lead slug against tight denim was very satisfying.
Been shot at as well, a bit frightening, two of us approaching a suspected car scrumper.
Turned out to be a starting pistol. Had his genitals kicked up into his throat for his efforts.
Never worn a bra and panties, though....anyone here admit to it, Dog ? Zero? Pat ?
Ted.
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You've raised the bar somewhat Ted with that last comment - gone very quiet all of a sudden..
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Worn my wife's tights (under jeans) on many occasions when out in the minus 30s to get bread and milk.
It's quite nice. I could get used to it.
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Well, I admit to having worn womens tights with the feet cut off under my skiing gear. Toasty ! Never been tempted by a bra though. Could be a safe place to keep your wallet and mobile I suppose .....
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>>Never worn a bra and panties, though....anyone here admit to it, Dog ? Zero? Pat ?<<
Why look at me :-D
I have worn swmbo's knickers in the past though (black) but only because I used to find them more comfort able :)
Oh, OK - I've worn a bra as well, but only because my skin and blister once dressed me up to look like a girly when I was quite young, I had the full Mionty ~ make up the lot :(
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PU is right enough. It has gone quiet in the snug tonight....
:-))
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>> Never worn a bra and panties, though....anyone here admit to it, Dog ? Zero? Pat
Yup. There was a fad in the eighties for vicars and tarts parties in drag. Got invited to a few.
I can even walk in 6 inch heels.
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1. Never been to a football match
2. Never worn a Football/Rugby shirt
3. Not read or watched any Da Vinci code type books/movies
4. Never worn trainers other than with jeans (but not even with jeans of late)
5. Been to Paris.
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The first time I went to Paris I took a Czech hooker. Seems slightly bohemian but my marriage had just ended and I was earning good money at the time. Straight after that I took her to Barcelona for a week. And then she stayed with me in London for a couple of months and did my ironing.
Happy days.
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>> 5. Been to Paris.
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Fantastic city, looking at going (again) in October.
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Seen a single episode of The Bill
Nor have I. In fact, I've never seen a single episode of Coronation Street, a feat which probably makes me almost unique.
Driven a mini
Er, I once tried to drive one. A little old lady got hers stuck, and I volunteered to move it for her. Surprised at how small it was, and had difficulty getting into it.
Eaten Kentucky Fried Chicken
I still remember the first time I sampled this delicacy. It was in the USA, back in the 1970s, and I thought it was wonderful. It is, however, many years since I have last eaten it. I tend to head for MacDonalds or Burger King these days.
Drunk a Red Bull
No. But yesterday, walking along a scenic Highland road, was amazed at the number of Red Bull cans that were growing among the heather. I decided that it was my civic duty to take as many home with me as I could carry.
Welded anything
Definitely not. Welding is technical.
Never attended a football match
No, nor have I. I did once attend a professional basketball match when visiting the USA. Back in the 1970s of course.
Never worn a football jersey
Same here. Nor a Rugby one.
Never worn trainers with trousers
I always do when I'm on holiday. What do you wear trainers with?
Never driven in a baseball hat
I doubt that I have, but I suppose that it is within the bounds of possibility.
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Been to France a dozen times or more, missed out on Paris for some reason.
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Well I can't make five but:
Not owned a pair of Jeans since 1985
Never saw Chuck & Di's nuptials while she was alive
Never flown Ryanair
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I didn't two of them either - I was hideously and horrifically drunk on the day of the "wedding" - elderly next door neighbour felt sorry for me and cooked me a huge breakfast...:-)
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Never been to America
Never been further north than Edinburgh
Never been further sarf than Barcelona
Never been further east than East Berlin.
Never been further west than either than Dublin.
Never flown by any company other than Easyjet
Never flown from Manchester
Never driven a bus
Never riden a Motorbike
Never owned an automatic
Never earnt more than £200 in a single day
Never been banned or chucked out of a club
Never thrown up on a mini cooper
Never driven a car older than 1992.
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...Been shot at as well, a bit frightening, two of us approaching a suspected car scrumper.
Turned out to be a starting pistol. Had his genitals kicked up into his throat for his efforts...
Proper policing.
Like it.
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>>Never worn a bra and panties, though....anyone here admit to it, Dog ? Zero? Pat ?
I'll happily admit to that one. While I was at college, we staged an abridged version of The Rocky Horror Show for chari-dee and I was volunteered to be Frank N Furter. Suspenders don't half nip...
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>> Never worn a bra and panties, though....anyone here admit to it, Dog ? Zero? Pat
>> ?
I quite enjoy getting into women's panties.... would never wear them though.... ;-)
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>Seen a single episode of The Bill
Nope. I saw Coronation Street once though. How is Ena Sharples these days?
>Driven a mini
Only the original.
>Eaten Kentucky Fried Chicken
Does a KFC Chicken Burger at 3am while intoxicated count?
>Drunk a Red Bull
Nope.
>Welded anything
Had to. It was part of the General Engineering training for all engineering recruits at British Steel. I was quite good at it.
>Never attended a football match
Yes, including a World Cup quarterfinal, but not for many years.
>Never worn a football jersey
Ditto
>Never worn trainers with trousers
Regularly with jeans, I'm a weekend slob.
>Never driven in a baseball hat
Only in sunny climes with the roof down and I always wear one sailing. My favourite is at the bottom of Portsmouth harbour :-(
>Driven at more than 120 miles an hour
Yes, but not on public roads - honest ;-)
>Fired a large-calibre pistol
Yes. Shot with handguns from .22 up to .44 magnum and .45 acp. Rifles up to .50 cal and a few full auto including Uzi and AK.
>Shot a human being
No, but I put a shot above the heads of a couple of Yarpies who wouldn't listen to reason and were intent on doing me serious harm with a jack handle. The reason - I'd danced with the wife of one of them.
>Had a proper suit made for me
A couple, one in Cape Town and one in Singapore. Had shoes made in CT too, expensive but worth every cent.
>Voluntarily eaten a grouse
No, which is odd. My parents practically live on a Grouse moor.
One thing I will never, ever, ever eat is black pudding. Never, ever, ever!
>Never worn a bra and panties, though..
Bra, yes. Once went to a fancy dress at Dad's golf club dressed as Bonnie and Clyde with Mrs K.
Blonde wig, makeup, evening dress, tights, heels, bra stuffed with tissue paper, the lot. Got my behind grabbed by a drunken farmer and had great difficulty in the little boys room. Have you ever tried taking a pee while holding your dress up, your tights down and teetering on high heels?
Kevin...
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Never driven a steam locomotive.
Never crossed the Hinterstrausser traverse on the Eiger Nordwand. Never want to !
Never owned a pair of trainers
Never been through a divorce.
Never coloured my hair........not much chance now.
I have, however....
Been bitten by an Alsation....too close to the nuptual mass for comfort.
Fallen asleep on a motorbike........only when stationary.
Played cards in a Police car at 3am in the middle of a park.
Smoked a pipe for 45 yrs.
Been to a Hindu funeral.
Ted
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Never eaten tripe
Never been on the Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway
Never used expensive speaker cable
Never owned a bruce springsteen recording
Never seen sound of music.
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[b]Seen a single episode of The Bill[/b] - Used to watch it before it went 60 minutes.
[b]Driven a mini[/b] - me neither
[b]Eaten Kentucky Fried Chicken[/b] - I eat here twice a month
[b]Drunk a Red Bull[/b] - Very rarely but have drank it.
[b]Welded anything[/b] - I have soldered if that counts?
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Flown in a miltary aircraft.
Fired a gun of any sort except a pellet gun.
Experienced anything with sails larger than a sailboard
Tried contact lenses
Stayed in hospital as a patient ( For that I am very thankful)
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Did a couple of trips in Wessex and a Sea King - one was to a barbecue.
Fired a .303 Rifle in the ATC
Been on a yacht in Florida - fancy doing a course now.
Actually got some freebie Contact Lenses to try - not got round to it yet.
Nor me.
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Have never read a Harry Potter book or watched any of the films.
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ditto - fair dos she gave 10 big ones to an MS charity today, I can respect that.
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Never put the toilet seat down.
Never screwed the cap on a tube of toothpaste properly.
Never done any DiY without months of nagging.
Never bought flowers.
Never turned up on time.
The above list was dictated to me by Mrs Robin Regal.
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Never been to any sporting event ( I have seen WWE wrestling live and I saw Michael Jackson live in 1997 so its not that I wont go to a stadium event, just prefer sports on TV ).
Never date more than one woman at a time ( my dad has many stories of dating 3 or more at a time before he met my mum )
Never told my son im his dad.
Never stepped foot in a nightclub ( and never will ).
Never even seen an illegal drug, let alone take any ( sheltered life I know! )
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>Never told my son im his dad.
Why?
Kevin...
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>Never told my son im his dad.
Why? <
His mum wont permit it and since he lives with her, he is very much at her mercy, or lack of.
Yes, she is bonkers and theres a touch of satan about her. The legacy of our family court system that mothers like her run riot.
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>Been on a yacht in Florida - fancy doing a course now.
Sunsail do a collection of RYA courses from Port Solent. Everything from a 1 day taster to Yachtmaster Offshore. I started off with a Competent Crew course with them many years ago.
Why don't you take the 1 day taster with Mrs PU and then book a week or two flotilla sailing around The Ionian. Light winds, negligible tide and you're sailing in a group with other yachts backed up by a lead yacht with Skipper, engineer and hostie.
I can heartily recommend www.sailingholidays.com/
We went with them three or four times. You don't need any formal sailing qualifications and the lead crew were always excellent, handling a mixture of complete beginners and experienced folks who just enjoyed the social side of a flotilla.
Kevin...
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>> Seen a single episode of The Bill
Me neither
>> Driven a mini
Old yes, new no.
>> Eaten Kentucky Fried Chicken
Not for a while, but I love it.
>>Drunk Red Bull
I have. Went through a phase of drinking it mixed with Jack Daniels.
>> Welded anything
Once. Well, attempted to, would be more accurate. It's a lot harder than it looks.
>>Never attended a football match
Me neither.
>>Never worn a football jersey
Forced to in school. Otherwise no.
>>Never worn trainers with trousers
Jeans, yes. Otherwise no.
>>Never driven in a baseball hat
Um, I have. It was a long time ago.
>>1. Incest
Me neither
>>2. Morris dancing
A more disturbing thought than incest. No way. ;-)
I've never:
1) Had a one night stand
2) Owned, or aspired to own, an Apple product
3) Had points on my license
4) Attended church
5) Owned a brand new car.
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1) Had a one night stand
2) Owned, or aspired to own, an Apple product
3) Had points on my license
4) Attended church
5) Owned a brand new car.
Some things I have done for once :)
1) Had a one night stand - Some could say I have done a lot worse than that but I won't get into that!
2) Owned, or aspired to own, an Apple product - Nearly bought a MAC II which was being offered cheap but it realised it was pointless. I agree though :).
3) Had points on my license - touch wood none so far but I did find myself doing 31 in a 30 today :(.
4) Attended church - Three funerals, one wedding and countless christening. Also sung in a choir in one.
5) Owned a brand new car. - Owned one and hopefully many more to come, it may keep me skint all my life but I will probably live longer!
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I've never:
1. Bonked dozens of women.
2. Had sexual fantasies about pensioners.
3. Worn cowboy boots.
4. Lived in a cold climate because it's cheap.
5. Had a succession of miserable Christmases with the outlaws.
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1. Bonked dozens of women. (not all at the same time unfortunately)
2. Had sexual fantasies about pensioners. (Curvy, mature women in their 40s and 50s)
3. Worn cowboy boots. (try it, and rectify point 1.)
4. Lived in a cold climate because it's cheap. (Misconception there Iffy, Warsaw is hot and expensive, I've been baking for months in 35+ of sunshine while you all moan about the grey skies. With a few exceptions like bread, cabbage and vodka, everything is cheaper in London)
5. Had a succession of miserable Christmases with the outlaws. (if you have a spare room, I'll be over on Christmas eve. No stuffing thanks, lots of sprouts)
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Owned my own house
Rented privately, sofa surfed, lived in rented social housing.
Been married
Been engaged twice, big mistake both times, won’t make it again
Known either of my grandfathers
They both died more than 10 years before I was born
Been in a relationship with anyone over the age of 30
Been a single dad for a while now, aged 37 and broke, hello ladies
Flown in an aeroplane
No real aversion to air travel, just never been able to afford it.
I have driven as far as Inverness, Londonderry, Freiburg, Lucerne and Le Mans though.
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From the list above...
I have driven an old Mini and eaten KFC. Never tried Red Bull, Morris dancing or incest.
I used to watch the Bill many years ago when it was filmed around Croydon when I worked there. I have not watched any soap opera in the last 20 years.
I have had one night stands , flown in Military aircraft.., sailed on large sailing boats , fired both shotguns and rifles at game and targets but never shot another human being ...... I have been tempted.
I have worn tights ( on the motorbike ) but thats as far as it goes..
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...Lived in a cold climate because it's cheap. (Misconception there Iffy, Warsaw is hot and expensive...
Just goes to show what I know.
Perhaps I was thinking of Czechoslovakia.
Someone will be along in a minute to tell me that no longer exists.
The beer in Prague's cheap, I'm sure of that.
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>> The beer in Prague's cheap, I'm sure of that.
Staropramen, Budvar ca. 56/60p a bottle in the supermarkets - beware the bar at the airport that will charge £10 a pint !
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When I first went to Prague in 1990, I got beer near the castle for around 11 pence a pint. Gone up since? :-)
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I noticed you tend to pay a lot less if you go with a local and let them order drinks. They seemed to have a secret two-tiered pricing policy.
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>> 1) Had a one night stand
>> 2) Owned, or aspired to own, an Apple product
>> 3) Had points on my license
>> 4) Attended church
>> 5) Owned a brand new car.
tick, tick, tick tick tick-ish. Had 10 company cars from brand new.
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I've never broken a bone........not in my own body anyway !
Cue...Leave desk now and fall down the stairs.
Ted
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>> I've never broken a bone
Ankle, Elbow, Foot, Wrist, Collar bone, Nose, Ribs
Not all at the same time.
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How many did the bus break Zero ?
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Ribs, three.
A ducati did for the wrist, collar bone and nose.
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>> Ribs, three.
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>> A ducati did for the wrist, collar bone and nose.
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Here's me thinking you broke all those bones trying to fight off the ladyboys who gave you those one night stands ;-)
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>> Here's me thinking you broke all those bones trying to fight off the ladyboys who
>> gave you those one night stands ;-)
Your getting me mixed up with Dave the Pole.
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Never watched movie in cinema halls in last 5 years [except 3D in iMax]. I watch all movies on internet :-)
Never been to a football/cricket/tennis/etc. match.
Never paid to wash my car [I do myself or get it done free during servicing]
Never drove in other side of the road.
Never bought music CDs in last 10 years.
Never had a mobile phone on contract.
Never ran out of windscreen washer fluid.
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Late to this thread, but better than never...
I've no regrets at all that I've never:
1 Worn jeans (horrible tight sweaty things)
2 Morris danced (or even Rover danced)
3 Played the bagpipes
4 Eaten a prune since leaving prep-school in 1961
5 Owned a Vauxhall.
(Sorry about (5), VxFan, but I've often tried them, but still no regrets.)
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1. Watched X-Factor (or whatever it's called)
2. Eaten sprouts since leaving home
3. Believed what's written in the Daily Mail
4. Been to the Costa del Sol
5. Worn white socks with a suit (even in the 80s)
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>> tick, tick, tick tick tick-ish. Had 10 company cars from brand new.
I've had four as company cars, but never owned one meself. :-)
Newest car I've bought with my own money was a 4 month old (ex demo) Fiesta Zetec-S.
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What is it that all you idiots have against white socks? Nothing whatsoever wrong with them. They are made of cotton and don't make your feet pong. And they are elegant with shoes and clothes of any sort or stripe.
I even wear them with dark suit and black tie to funerals. White is the Musim colour of mourning.
The only thing wrong with them is that they are favoured by American jocks. But no one could mistake me at a funeral for one of those.
Damn schoolboy bigots. Tchah!
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>> Damn schoolboy bigots. Tchah!
Proud of it and getting worse with age, ie. turning into my Dad.
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>> What is it that all you idiots have against white socks? Nothing whatsoever wrong with
>> them. They are made of cotton and don't make your feet pong. And they are
>> elegant with shoes and clothes of any sort or stripe.
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>> I even wear them with dark suit and black tie to funerals. White is the
>> Musim colour of mourning.
You are a sartorial black hole.
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Nothing more dapper than a pair of white socks, coupled with pale blue jeans and a good quality pair of brown shoes with leather soles, perhaps Cables, highly polished.
I commend it to you.
Ted
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All the rage in the lounge at the old folks home.
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Is it Z. I hadn't realised that.
I hope you don't dribble on your Loakes.
Ted
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White socks can ONLY be worn with trainers and shorts, or a pair of oxblood penny loafers with a tassle by loakes, lob or churches, and levi tonic sta press strides.
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Shorts ? Don't own any unless you count swimming gear.
A true gentleman doesn't wear shorts....he commented, sneeringly.
Ted
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I know PU. They should only be seen on Americans, in America. ....and what's more only then if manufactured by Bally. Northampton made tassle loafers are as much of an anachronism as a Cadillac in Dunfermline. But hey ho, he's retired now so it'll not harm his career anyway and old people are expected to be a bit odd.
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...manufactured by Bally....
I recall the Bally shop in New Bond Street, London.
The window display - just shoes - somehow managed to make footwear look glamorous.
The effect was very much enhanced by the very fit and, er, well heeled, women customers.
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A lifetime ago, for reasons far too complex and potentially boring to go into here, I worked in that very shop from time to time.
As you rightly identify Iffy, the posh totty opportunities were outstanding.....
:-)
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...I worked in that very shop from time to time...
I can see in my mind's eye the plain court shoes in various rich colours - fascinating - shoes to me at the time were black or brown.
The window display was kept low and had no backing board.
This meant you could see also into the shop, allowing you to admire the smart looking shoes in the window and the smart looking women in the shop at the same time.
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Would that be a secret foot fetish?
Pat
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I have never been barred from a pub.
I have never been sent off in a rugby match.
I suppose it's too late now..........
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...Would that be a secret foot fetish?...
Don't think so, although a lady's footwear can increase - or decrease - her attractiveness.
In a shallow, male sort of way.
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>> You are a sartorial black hole.
Heh heh... and frankly indifferent to it. I don't do dapper. Makes my blood run cold.
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Well as if by magic I'm going to do one of the 5 things I hadn't done in November, my wife has booked tickets for the Wales v. S Africa international at the Millennium stadium looking forward.
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you *are* turning taff,
week by week its getting worse and worse.
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PU lives in North Wales. Therefore he is not going to be a 'taf' because that's for those from Cardiff way. He's a Gog.
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Someone from North Wales is referred to as a Gog. Short for Gogledd (north)... but having said that BBC Wales in Cardiff did an animated series about cavemen and they were called Gogs.
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The Welsh language in North Wales can differ to the South. And I'm not referring to accent or pronunciation.
Milk in south Wales is llaeth, and in north Wales it would be llefrith.
Now in south Wales is nawr, and in north Wales rwan. Because of these two being spelt exactly the opposite way around a teacher I had would say the Gogs spoke Welsh backwards.
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...llefrith... nawr...rwan...
Sounds to me like something out of Watership Down.
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I have my own hermetic language based on the Lingua Vulcan known only to me and the missus,
Gog translates as visitor, not many people know that.
:-D
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>> Someone from North Wales is referred to as a Gog. Short for Gogledd (north)... but
>> having said that BBC Wales in Cardiff did an animated series about cavemen and they
>> were called Gogs.
Can we rename him to gogugly?
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I've never -
1. Said 'boo!' to a goose.
2. Caught a fish.*
3. Seen any of the 'Toy Story' films.
4. Ridden a motorbike (and have absolutely no desire to do so).
5. Had a threesome (or moresome).
* I did once catch a pre-packed mackerel that the first Mrs B casually threw at me in Morrison's once, but I don't think that counts.
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I've never..
1) Worn tights:)
2) Learned to swim
3) Towed our caravan Grrrrr.
4) Parallel parked in a car
5) understood the posts on here that go all technical about optimum stuff to gain another inch per mile, or the best way to go over a speed hump:) But I do sit here smiling when I read every post about it!
Pat
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...I've never understood the posts on here about the best way to go over a speed hump:)...
Pat,
I'm surprised - unless it's only man-arthritis that hurts when the car is jolted. :)
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I'm used to air assisted and heated seats........must remember to slow down in the CRV.
Pat
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1) voluntarily played or watched any sport
2) bought a car less than 10 years old
3) met the Queen or any member of the royal family
4) travelled in an aeroplane, (apart from once in a 2-seater, which I did fly for a few minutes)
5) refused a drink
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I'm boring...........
I have done most of the things mentioned here and yet feel as if I have lived a fairly unexciting life. I haven't bungee jumped nor climbed a mountain, but I have been to church (despite being Jewish), have had a one night stand (before I met Espadrille), frequently fly, drink alcohol, go and watch live sport from time to time, have bought a new car, have driven an HGV, been to the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia but not the Far East or Australasia AND I have been circumcised!
How do I become more different?
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>> How do I become more different?
Grow it back ! :-)
Ted
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"I'm boring..........."
You think you're boring, Espada?
You'll notice I've not made a list of the things that I've never done.
The reason for this is that if I did, you'd all think that I was really boring.
Different, perhaps - but definitely incredibly boring.
:-)
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Never bin to Amerika
Never tried Heroin or Cocaine
Never had sex with a male
Never had a Ménage à trois
Never died (or lived it seems)
:0
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Should be possible to do all 5 in one hit Dog. Helluva way to go!
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((Should be possible to do all 5 in one hit Dog. Helluva way to go!))
- - - - - -> :-D
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Never hade sex with a dog ! Well, not the four legged version !
Ted
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Five things I've never done that others have - Bellboy
