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walpurgis
08-06-2015, 19:57
When I get rid of the eye patch I will get a pic up.. !!! :lol::lol:

Careful. Children frighten easily! :lol: ;)

Ninanina
08-06-2015, 19:59
Careful. Children frighten easily! :lol: ;)

You lot always know how to crack me up.... :D:D

struth
08-06-2015, 20:12
Careful. Children frighten easily! :lol: ;)

So do I :) but Bev wouldn't frighten me..............soooook!!;)

Ninanina
08-06-2015, 20:15
So do I :) but Bev wouldn't frighten me..............soooook!!;)

I'm really quite harmless...and a big softy...:D:D

RichB
18-10-2015, 09:23
http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s468/richbritton/Mobile%20Uploads/12043035_846792552102513_2795188376704359933_n.jpg (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/richbritton/media/Mobile%20Uploads/12043035_846792552102513_2795188376704359933_n.jpg .html)

Pics from my last shuttle mission.

This was taken at a recent visit to the amazing Kennedy Space Centre. We laughed so hard at this photo I had to buy it.

Puffin
18-10-2015, 09:41
I'm sure there's an appropriate caption somewhere in me, but I think discretion is the better part of valour here:lol:

Ali Tait
18-10-2015, 09:58
You look like you just had a shit in your space suit. :-)

RichB
18-10-2015, 10:12
You look like you just had a shit in your space suit. :-)

Hehehe...

Couldn't stop laughing at this as I thought I looked like this guy

http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/tardis/images/4/47/Comander_Stall.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20120519184545

Macca
18-10-2015, 10:15
Classic. You obviously have 'The Right Stuff' Rich :)

mik_rik
18-10-2015, 10:39
http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s468/richbritton/Mobile%20Uploads/12043035_846792552102513_2795188376704359933_n.jpg (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/richbritton/media/Mobile%20Uploads/12043035_846792552102513_2795188376704359933_n.jpg .html)

Pics from my last shuttle mission.

This was taken at a recent visit to the amazing Kennedy Space Centre. We laughed so hard at this photo I had to buy it.

Houston ,I have a problem! [sorry Rich ,couldn't resist]

Ali Tait
18-10-2015, 10:52
Hehehe...

Couldn't stop laughing at this as I thought I looked like this guy

http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/tardis/images/4/47/Comander_Stall.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20120519184545

LOL. Great place to visit though. We missed a Shuttle launch by two days when we went, would love to have seen it.

RichB
18-10-2015, 11:21
LOL. Great place to visit though. We missed a Shuttle launch by two days when we went, would love to have seen it.

Absolutely fascinating place Ali. We also missed a launch of one of the smaller rockets by 2 days. Think it was a test for the Orion.

I still don't believe they went to the moon though but that's a whole other thread.:lol:

Puffin
18-10-2015, 11:27
You look like you just had a shit in your space suit. :-)

That's exactly what I was going to put!

mik_rik
18-10-2015, 15:26
I still don't believe they went to the moon though but that's a whole other thread Agree with you on that Rich

Oddball
23-10-2015, 21:41
I still don't believe they went to the moon though but that's a whole other thread Agree with you on that Rich

Ha ha , me neither ,I mean , there was that film Capricorn One , it must have been filmed in an aircraft hanger somewhere , surely??

NOT .
Give me strength:doh:

What the hell did they create that Saturn rocket for if not to go to the moon ??

struth
23-10-2015, 23:05
You couldnt keep something like that a secret.:)

Ali Tait
23-10-2015, 23:17
You just need to look through this lot-

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third-party_evidence_for_Apollo_Moon_landings

There is no possible way it could have been faked and have remained a secret all this time.

Ali Tait
23-10-2015, 23:19
As it says in there, there were around 400,000 people in total involved with the Apollo programme. That many people and no leaked proof of fakery speaks for itself.

walpurgis
23-10-2015, 23:23
Ha ha , me neither ,I mean , there was that film Capricorn One , it must have been filmed in an aircraft hanger somewhere , surely??

NOT .
Give me strength:doh:

What the hell did they create that Saturn rocket for if not to go to the moon ??

Nice one Anto.

The US Govt would have assessed every scenario and realised that future technology would show up any fakery. As is the case with the 911 conspiracy theorists who say it was staged. Bollocks was it! Every argument saying that has been discredited. I've a mate who believes all the 'conspiracy theory' crap on the net. I despair!! :rolleyes:

Me? I'm still waiting for 'The Second Coming'. As if. (sorry to the religious. Maybe)

I don't know about 'Foo' in Hi-Fi, but there's plenty about in every day life. Mainly for the easily led with over active imaginations I'd say.

RichB
23-10-2015, 23:37
Ha ha , me neither ,I mean , there was that film Capricorn One , it must have been filmed in an aircraft hanger somewhere , surely??

NOT .
Give me strength:doh:

What the hell did they create that Saturn rocket for if not to go to the moon ??

Nowt to do with that film, but I did enjoy it.

There's loads of reasons they want to put stuff up there. Primarily intelligence and defence.

Rod of God anybody? Google it.

Ali Tait
23-10-2015, 23:40
What's rod of god got to do with the moon landings? :scratch:

RichB
23-10-2015, 23:48
The question was asked Ali why anybody would build a rocket if not to go to the moon. I'm just suggesting there's plenty of reasons to build a rocket, far more compelling than going to the moon.

Ali Tait
23-10-2015, 23:54
Well yes, but I believe that was in reference to the Saturn 5 in particular. Did you have a look at it over there?

Amazing machine!

struth
23-10-2015, 23:54
doubt that technology was available at that time anyways ... I dont doubt that there are people in the us service that could make plans for all the conspiricy theorys to happen but actually making a plan happen and keeping it secret is nigh on impossible even in a closed state like the former USSR far less the USA. Hell, they couldnt keep anything like that secret, especially in those times....far less carry it out(aka the bay of pigs):)

sells books though

Ali Tait
23-10-2015, 23:56
Indeed. And why fake it NINE times? Makes no sense..

struth
24-10-2015, 00:04
The so-called Apollo Guidance Computer (AGC) used a real time operating system, which enabled astronauts to enter simple commands by typing in pairs of nouns and verbs, to control the spacecraft. It was more basic than the electronics in modern toasters that have computer controlled stop/start/defrost buttons. It had approximately 64Kbyte of memory and operated at 0.043MHz.

RichB
24-10-2015, 00:04
Look, am not having it ok and that's that.:lol:

Don't even get me going on 9/11....

RichB
24-10-2015, 00:34
The so-called Apollo Guidance Computer (AGC) used a real time operating system, which enabled astronauts to enter simple commands by typing in pairs of nouns and verbs, to control the spacecraft. It was more basic than the electronics in modern toasters that have computer controlled stop/start/defrost buttons. It had approximately 64Kbyte of memory and operated at 0.043MHz.

When we were at Kennedy my wife had her smartphone in her hand, taking pics and posting things to social media. I pointed out to her as we were standing next to a command module how little processing power they had compared to what she was holding. Its mind-blowing all the same.

Ali Tait
24-10-2015, 01:01
Look, am not having it ok and that's that.:lol:

Don't even get me going on 9/11....

:D

Macca
24-10-2015, 08:59
I'm a fan of the conspiracy theory that says all the conspiracy theories were started by the U.S Federal government to make them appear omnipotent.

Instead of incompetent which is what they really are. Along with most other governments.

Gazjam
24-10-2015, 09:51
Another take on Moon fakery (or not)...here comes the science bit.

http://www.aulis.com/stereoparallax.htm

Ali Tait
24-10-2015, 10:22
Dodgy character at best, have a look at what else he's done on the net..

Have a look here-

https://www.metabunk.org/moon-stuff-stereoscopic-examination-of-photos.t2987/

RichB
24-10-2015, 15:30
I'm a fan of the conspiracy theory that says all the conspiracy theories were started by the U.S Federal government to make them appear omnipotent.

Instead of incompetent which is what they really are. Along with most other governments.

Oh no, conspiracy upon conspiracy... How deep does this rabbit hole go.

Saftest not to believe it if I can't see it with my own eyes

r100
24-10-2015, 17:35
come on people, nuff speak, pics now ! Real pics, not molten pizzas.

Oddball
25-10-2015, 12:29
Yes yes , all this kneeling down on grassy knolls has got my knees wet!!

I shall select a picture of me and an old cow later on

struth
25-10-2015, 12:36
Yes yes , all this kneeling down on grassy knolls has got my knees wet!!

I shall select a picture of me and an old cow later on

No need to bring the wife into this Anto:eyebrows:

Oddball
26-10-2015, 10:53
Very good Grant :lol:

The old cow wouldn't stand still long enough for a good selfie last night so I will grab one tonight

southall-1998
28-06-2016, 22:22
Well, here's what I look like in Summer 2016. http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/TDL-STUDIO/13346227_10208435389076674_7887897422983719367_o_z psqt7ohgwc.jpg (http://s602.photobucket.com/user/TDL-STUDIO/media/13346227_10208435389076674_7887897422983719367_o_z psqt7ohgwc.jpg.html)

S.

Virtual-Symmetry
29-06-2016, 03:42
oi get thi mop cut

:D

Audio Al
29-06-2016, 09:21
Well, here's what I look like in Summer 2016. http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/TDL-STUDIO/13346227_10208435389076674_7887897422983719367_o_z psqt7ohgwc.jpg (http://s602.photobucket.com/user/TDL-STUDIO/media/13346227_10208435389076674_7887897422983719367_o_z psqt7ohgwc.jpg.html)

S.

Are you asleep :)

Marco
29-06-2016, 09:35
He's inhaling the sweet aroma from his last botty burp, and enjoying the gentle aromatic infusion of the various 'flavours'... :eyebrows:

Marco.

struth
29-06-2016, 10:11
Scary sight first thing in morning.;)

southall-1998
29-06-2016, 12:30
:lol:

S.

Oddball
29-06-2016, 17:57
Tis I !!

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj205/anthyyyyy/017_zpsseoi7pml.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/anthyyyyy/media/017_zpsseoi7pml.jpg.html)
And the old cow
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj205/anthyyyyy/009_zpsjb8iyhai.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/anthyyyyy/media/009_zpsjb8iyhai.jpg.html)

Virtual-Symmetry
29-06-2016, 18:32
Scary sight first thing in morning.;)

Yeh i know i left my Corn flakes this morning

Justjon
29-06-2016, 19:12
I'm not often seen out in daylight

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii52/micared/IMG_4177_zpsqurkmqi2.jpg (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/micared/media/IMG_4177_zpsqurkmqi2.jpg.html)

now you see why :eek:

Justjon
29-06-2016, 19:16
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj205/anthyyyyy/009_zpsjb8iyhai.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/anthyyyyy/media/009_zpsjb8iyhai.jpg.html)
Compared to some of my girlfriends, they look a far better in every conceivable way :D

Macca
29-06-2016, 19:56
Looks like the one on the left is wearing Brucie's syrup.

Oddball
29-06-2016, 21:06
Looks like the one on the left is wearing Brucie's syrup.

Very good !!! To be fair , they are not old cows ,but youngish ones actually . The left one is a Guernsey cross , the middle one is a swedish red cross and the left one ,slightly out of picture is a Brown Swiss.
I am sure my other half would have my vitals in a slip knot is she knew she had been referred to ,as an 'Old Cow':eyebrows:

I was actually on the chimney stack when that pic was taken ,fitting a pot cowling which was a complete waste of money!!!

Macca
29-06-2016, 21:13
Would you ever consider giving up farming and doing something else?

walpurgis
29-06-2016, 21:15
Would you ever consider giving up farming and doing something else?

Why would he? Anto looks pretty happy and healthy to me. :)

Oddball
29-06-2016, 21:37
Would you ever consider giving up farming and doing something else?
After the last couple of days , I could be sorely tempted :)
Lucky really , as a farmer ,you tend to be a jack of all trades (and master of none :lol: so they say) but you tend to turn your hand to anything going ,instead of specialising !!

Mind you ,I am getting a bit longer in the tooth now , to be changing , more time off would be nice !! A bit more metal detecting / plane hunting

Oddball
29-06-2016, 21:39
I'm not often seen out in daylight



now you see why :eek:
Are you looking for the engine ??

struth
29-06-2016, 21:40
After the last couple of days , I could be sorely tempted :)
Lucky really , as a farmer ,you tend to be a jack of all trades (and master of none :lol: so they say) but you tend to turn your hand to anything going ,instead of specialising !!

Mind you ,I am getting a bit longer in the tooth now , to be changing , more time off would be nice !! A bit more metal detecting / plane hunting


found any ancient coins?

Barry
29-06-2016, 21:41
Are you looking for the engine ??

That's what I thought! :lol:

Macca
29-06-2016, 21:42
I quite fancy a bit of metal detecting myself. I used to know a girl whose granddad had a farm that had a Roman road going past it. Tried to get her to convince him to let us do it but he wasn't keen. Figured we might at least find a few coins and that.

Oddball
30-06-2016, 09:21
found any ancient coins?

Ha , no !! I have a couple of old boys from the Wirral that have covered most of the farm. They found a Charles penny 1802 , on an old access road down to the canalside. That was nice as it dates to the same time they were digging the cutting throught the back of the farm at that time , when the canal was being built!! Mind you ,its barely readable!! Nothing Roman just a couple of lead loom weights , and a small goat bell.

Most of my detecting is looking for WW2 crash sites ,which is interesting , as we had a lot of trainer aircraft ploughing in hereabouts and the luftwaffe were forever going over in the early yrs on their way to bomb Liverpool Docks .

struth
30-06-2016, 09:48
Dont get much of anything where i am. Romans didnt hang about here long. Nor did the war tbh. We had a ww1 hospital nearbye and the odd ww2 bomb got dropped by accident but thats about it . A lot of pre roman stuff up hills like burial sites. Cairnpapple is a big important one. Early silver mining too, and an early royal castle that Robert Bruce gave to his daughter on her marriage to Walter high steward of Scotland. Nothing left of it and theres a golf course on top so you cant go digging lol

walpurgis
30-06-2016, 10:00
I keep toying with the idea of getting a Crown permit for the foreshore. There are some interesting sites I know of and I've got a basic metal detector that seems to work well enough. Permits are free, you just have to register.

struth
30-06-2016, 10:03
I keep toying with the idea of getting a Crown permit for the foreshore. There are some interesting sites I know of and I've got a basic metal detector that seems to work well enough. Permits are free, you just have to register.

Would be fun Geoff. Need to move fast with tide though, and maybe a bit on the muddy side. Saw timeteam do one on Thames. Think it was an old wood post. They were sinking and only had a few hrs at a time to work.

Havana
30-06-2016, 10:08
Would be fun Geoff. Need to move fast with tide though, and maybe a bit on the muddy side. Saw timeteam do one on Thames. Think it was an old wood post. They were sinking and only had a few hrs at a time to work.

A bit like Glastonbury this year....

walpurgis
30-06-2016, 10:14
Would be fun Geoff.

Could be. There are creeks with historic landing places that I'm fairly sure have not had any real investigation.

struth
30-06-2016, 10:22
A bit like Glastonbury this year....

Believe it was its worst this year, and its usually bad enough. Im not a hippy and dont find revelling in mud any fun :lol:

Joe
30-06-2016, 12:59
https://c8.staticflickr.com/8/7292/27384591343_3e4d681b94.jpg

Me in February this year.

Barry
30-06-2016, 13:00
Congratulations Joe. :)

Joe
30-06-2016, 13:05
Thanks Barry. Inside my head I'm still a slim 20-year-old, so it's always a shock to see pictures of a far-from-slim 61-year-old!

Here, for comparison, is that 20-year-old.

https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8083/8435868042_827a4a821e.jpg

struth
30-06-2016, 14:04
Last pic of me that didnt break the camera

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160630/11779bb960d3ba7ef412af90148f69e4.jpg

Roy S
30-06-2016, 14:55
Old Roy with 'Old Fred' (at the IWM)

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss68/Lodger56/old%20roy_zpsgzu76ctx.jpg

struth
30-06-2016, 15:12
Old FredFox. Fusalage only i take it... Designed by another old Roy.lol.

Audio Al
30-06-2016, 15:21
https://c8.staticflickr.com/8/7292/27384591343_3e4d681b94.jpg

Me in February this year.

Joe

You look a bit mature to still be wearing a Batman Cape :D

southall-1998
30-06-2016, 16:08
Last pic of me that didnt break the camera

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160630/11779bb960d3ba7ef412af90148f69e4.jpg


Gangster alert!!!!

S.

Ali Tait
30-06-2016, 16:54
Well he is in the Scottish Mafia...

Justjon
30-06-2016, 16:59
The only thing missing in that photo is a sawn off :D

Macca
30-06-2016, 17:08
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160522/d45c5092ba4ad3a9c8c1d2e8a2d57ab4.jpg

Me at the last NEBO.

I'm the one dressed as a scouser.

struth
30-06-2016, 17:13
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160522/d45c5092ba4ad3a9c8c1d2e8a2d57ab4.jpg

Me at the last NEBO.

I'm the one dressed as a scouser.

not the young trendy in the beard then ;)

Macca
30-06-2016, 17:37
That's Gordon 'Halfway Tree' - we had a listen to his system at the last before one NEBO. It was nonsense good. He came as Richard Branson. (Last NEBO was fancy dress in case anyone was wondering).

Oddball
30-06-2016, 18:14
Ruddy hell, you're all coming out now;)

Puffin
30-06-2016, 18:40
I keep toying with the idea of getting a Crown permit for the foreshore. There are some interesting sites I know of and I've got a basic metal detector that seems to work well enough. Permits are free, you just have to register.

Walpurgis, Moderator and Mudlark:lol:

Oddball
30-06-2016, 18:53
Gangster alert!!!!

S.
Is there some sort of weapon on the end of that gold chain??:eyebrows:

walpurgis
30-06-2016, 19:00
Walpurgis, Moderator and Mudlark:lol:

You don't know the half of it Rob! ;)

realysm42
11-07-2016, 11:34
Me and the missus at her work ball (weekend just gone)

17467

southall-1998
29-08-2016, 16:23
Me today looking a tad insane :)

S.

http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/TDL-STUDIO/14125753_10209083761325575_6032046137719897030_o_z psdgwp0j1g.jpg (http://s602.photobucket.com/user/TDL-STUDIO/media/14125753_10209083761325575_6032046137719897030_o_z psdgwp0j1g.jpg.html)

http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/TDL-STUDIO/14188454_10209083760045543_3221682110724404898_o_z ps1kbjcdhl.jpg (http://s602.photobucket.com/user/TDL-STUDIO/media/14188454_10209083760045543_3221682110724404898_o_z ps1kbjcdhl.jpg.html)

Oddball
29-08-2016, 16:41
That's what eating 2 Tunnocks caramel bars , does to you !!:)

walpurgis
29-08-2016, 17:23
That's no more insane looking than usual Shane! :D

Marco
29-08-2016, 17:56
Nice cuckoo clock.

Marco.

Gazjam
29-08-2016, 18:16
Me today looking a tad insane :)

S.

http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/TDL-STUDIO/14125753_10209083761325575_6032046137719897030_o_z psdgwp0j1g.jpg (http://s602.photobucket.com/user/TDL-STUDIO/media/14125753_10209083761325575_6032046137719897030_o_z psdgwp0j1g.jpg.html)

http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/TDL-STUDIO/14188454_10209083760045543_3221682110724404898_o_z ps1kbjcdhl.jpg (http://s602.photobucket.com/user/TDL-STUDIO/media/14188454_10209083760045543_3221682110724404898_o_z ps1kbjcdhl.jpg.html)

Aquaman!
(next to the mighty sink of Poseidon) :)

Ian7633
29-08-2016, 19:03
http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g345/ian7633/aliddin_zps9nbgnnua.jpg (http://s1097.photobucket.com/user/ian7633/media/aliddin_zps9nbgnnua.jpg.html)
I always wanted to be a rock star

RichB
18-09-2016, 09:23
Me and Mrs B all scrubbed up for a family wedding last week.

http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s468/richbritton/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0013_1.jpg (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/richbritton/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0013_1.jpg.html)

Puffin
18-09-2016, 17:25
[QUOTE=RichB;788967]Me and Mrs B all scrubbed up for a family wedding last week.

Blimey you're tall. Nice pic.

RichB
18-09-2016, 23:02
[QUOTE=RichB;788967]Me and Mrs B all scrubbed up for a family wedding last week.

Blimey you're tall. Nice pic.

I am fairly tall and my Mrs is fairly tiny so were an odd couple,

Floyddroid
24-09-2016, 16:22
Oh aye, he's a big f......r. I can vouch for that.

jollyfix
24-09-2016, 16:40
Oh yes,, rather lofty when John B, Rich B , and myself are at the bar, as we are all on the tall side .

struth
24-09-2016, 16:41
Oh aye, he's a big f......r. I can vouch for that.

lol. I'm just small n cute :rolleyes:

walpurgis
24-09-2016, 18:38
lol. I'm just small n cute :rolleyes:

I'm small and nasty! :eek:

RichB
25-09-2016, 09:30
Oh yes,, rather lofty when John B, Rich B , and myself are at the bar, as we are all on the tall side .

That'll make a good pic at MIBO, AoS giants.

southall-1998
25-09-2016, 15:59
I'm small and nasty! :eek:

+1

S.

Puffin
25-09-2016, 16:42
A recent pic with Mrs Puffin and granddaughter No3

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i239/saxonsex/WP_20160724_15_54_31_Pro_zps8n89ft3d.jpg

struth
25-09-2016, 16:45
Sweet little girl.... the babys nice too:ner:

Puffin
25-09-2016, 16:51
Sweet little girl.... the babys nice too:ner:

:cheers:

Jimbo
25-09-2016, 17:17
On holiday recently.
http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k424/Spendorsp2/image_zpsbioa3qsy.jpeg (http://s326.photobucket.com/user/Spendorsp2/media/image_zpsbioa3qsy.jpeg.html)

brian2957
25-09-2016, 17:39
Which boat is yours again James :)

Jimbo
25-09-2016, 18:01
Which boat is yours again James :)

I have been going to this place since I was 7 and still don't own a yacht!

RichB
25-09-2016, 18:14
On holiday recently.
http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k424/Spendorsp2/image_zpsbioa3qsy.jpeg (http://s326.photobucket.com/user/Spendorsp2/media/image_zpsbioa3qsy.jpeg.html)

And sporting facial hair too nowadays....

KeithA0000
18-01-2017, 01:47
I'm a bit shy...
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alphaGT
18-01-2017, 09:53
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170118/0d535560293fbcf96de2f350c292fce1.jpg

From a gig about a year ago....


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Marco
18-01-2017, 11:23
Lol - you look almost identical to Nick Gorham (lurcher), although I'm not sure he can play the guitar... ;)

:respect:

Marco.

struth
18-01-2017, 11:33
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170118/0d535560293fbcf96de2f350c292fce1.jpg

From a gig about a year ago....


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Remind me of the great Leon Russell

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alphaGT
18-01-2017, 12:38
I've got a derby hat that really makes me look like him! On Halloween we had a show I wore a long tailed tux coat and the derby over my bib overalls, everyone seemed to like it.


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Ali Tait
18-01-2017, 13:10
Lol - you look almost identical to Nick Gorham (lurcher), although I'm not sure he can play a guitar... ;)

:respect:

Marco.

Nick plays the guitar very well indeed.

Marco
18-01-2017, 17:18
Can he Ali? Amongst all his other talents, too! Didn't know that :)

Marco.

nthall
18-01-2017, 17:34
I can't smile and take a picture of myself at the same time.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170118/52cf6af9bb9f25dff356aef0cf67c73a.jpg

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Ian7633
18-01-2017, 17:50
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170118/0d535560293fbcf96de2f350c292fce1.jpg

From a gig about a year ago....


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Hi Russell, great to see another bass player

alphaGT
18-01-2017, 20:28
Hi Russell, great to see another bass player

That's my prized Spector NS-2A ! I got it in a pawn shop for only $200 US and fixed it up a bit. Tone for days! Always good to meet a fellow bassist!


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Ali Tait
18-01-2017, 22:06
Can he Ali? Amongst all his other talents, too! Didn't know that :)

Marco.

Put it this way, his other half bought him some guitar lessons for Christmas a couple of years ago, as he'd me tioned he might take some to see if he could improve his playing. He went for his first lesson, couple of minutes in, the teacher said, "There's nothing I can teach you mate, here's your money back" :-)

True story.

Marco
18-01-2017, 22:25
Ha - quality! :D

Marco.

RichB
18-01-2017, 23:41
Hi Russell, great to see another bass player

Aye, nice to see another bass player.

Currently I have a pair of Fenders, Jazz and Precision. Both in nice vintage sunburst. I've had the jazz bass so long it's practically an extension of my arm. Was new about 12 years ago but has all the battle scars we've earned together. Nobody else would want it but it's mine and I love it.

Ian7633
19-01-2017, 00:57
Aye, nice to see another bass player.

Currently I have a pair of Fenders, Jazz and Precision. Both in nice vintage sunburst. I've had the jazz bass so long it's practically an extension of my arm. Was new about 12 years ago but has all the battle scars we've earned together. Nobody else would want it but it's mine and I love it.

Nice basses Rich, I love Jazz basses. I've only got a fairly new Precision and an Ibanez 6 string that does sound ffffffing amazing. I really miss my old Rickenbacker 4001 ( seen in my avatar ), I wish I'd never sold it. Also got a Fender Strat but I do struggle with my fat sausage fingers

Parkie37
11-02-2017, 00:55
Here I am as a Simpsons character....

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Here I am next to a pair of Tannoy Westminster Royal SEs at Jeff Day's house (Positive Feedback Magazine). What a fun visit that was. Jeff is a fantastic host!

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struth
11-02-2017, 01:43
Could get buried in one of those :ner:

alphaGT
11-02-2017, 04:04
Here I am as a Simpsons character....

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Here I am next to a pair of Tannoy Westminster Royal SEs at Jeff Day's house (Positive Feedback Magazine). What a fun visit that was. Jeff is a fantastic host!

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Don those speakers are awesome! Let's all go to Jeff Day's house!? I'll bring some beer!


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Bigman80
11-02-2017, 05:40
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170211/e64fbee560085ac97b101f681e5fb184.jpg

Always struggled with my weight untill I found Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). A long term shoulder injury forced me to retire 2 years ago but I still practice. Weight lifting has taken over recently.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170211/8bd144670e98561aa8c66086bb3d36e7.jpg

These two keep me busier than anything else but they love music too.

Just realised I only have a couple of pictures of myself lol. Must make more effort.



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Puffin
11-02-2017, 07:14
Great pics Oliver, especially the one with the children.

Bigman80
11-02-2017, 08:16
Great pics Oliver, especially the one with the children.
Thanks rob.

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struth
11-02-2017, 08:18
Nice looking kids Oli


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Bigman80
11-02-2017, 09:14
Nice looking kids Oli


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Thanks Grant.

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Gazjam
11-02-2017, 10:33
Me yesterday at work, adopting the usual position...
http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq61/gazjamster/IMG-20170210-WA0000_zps1qfoptvt.jpeg

walpurgis
11-02-2017, 10:59
Good pics Oliver. You look nothing like me though, apart from the lack of hair. Oh and I reckon I packed a bit more muscle at your age. ;) :D

Bigman80
11-02-2017, 11:50
Good pics Oliver. You look nothing like me though, apart from the lack of hair. Oh and I reckon I packed a bit more muscle at your age. ;) :D
Ha, probably mate.

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Bigman80
11-02-2017, 11:50
Mr yesterday at work, adopting the usual position...
http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq61/gazjamster/IMG-20170210-WA0000_zps1qfoptvt.jpeg
Obligatory coffee at work.

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walpurgis
11-02-2017, 15:54
Rare image. A piccie of yours truly with a friend.

http://i68.tinypic.com/qpjfno.png

Jimbo
11-02-2017, 16:05
Looks like your trying to pick up a shy young lady in a bar :lol:

struth
11-02-2017, 16:06
Pretty lass Geoff... is that your young gal?

walpurgis
11-02-2017, 16:10
Pretty lass Geoff... is that your young gal?

Nope. Just a friend. :)

She's a good laugh.

struth
11-02-2017, 16:19
Tell her, Barcus is willing ;)

walpurgis
11-02-2017, 16:28
Tell her, Barcus is willing ;)

I think Barcus is barking up the wrong tree! :D

struth
11-02-2017, 16:29
I think Barcus is barking up the wrong tree! :D

Hey, dont wag the tail, you wont get a treat :D

Sherwood
11-02-2017, 16:45
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Where's me bow?

Gazjam
11-02-2017, 18:11
Which one are you Geoff?
Notice one's NOT drinking a beer? :)


Rare image. A piccie of yours truly with a friend.

http://i68.tinypic.com/qpjfno.png

walpurgis
11-02-2017, 18:37
Which one are you Geoff?
Notice one's NOT drinking a beer? :)

I'm the one with the bow tie. ;)

southall-1998
12-02-2017, 15:48
You've gained some weight, Geoff. Go easy on the cheese mate :D

S.

walpurgis
12-02-2017, 16:00
You've gained some weight, Geoff. Go easy on the cheese mate :D

S.

Ah, cheese. Yes. The eternal addiction! :D

(Had a big chunk of crusty granary bread spread thickly with some really pongy St Agur earlier. Heavenly!)

Macca
12-02-2017, 22:10
Shropshire blue for me at the moment. Used to like Wensleydale, do they stlll make that? Or a bit of Lancashire. Goes well with a Guinness.

struth
12-02-2017, 22:23
having some of this https://groceries.morrisons.com/productImages/242/242495011_0_640x640.jpg?identifier=20c28103e01b54b 19804f5e11229026f

excellent flavour and nice n crumbly. was in for some marcaspone and picked this up instead of my usual spanish goat

southall-1998
12-02-2017, 22:32
Anyone a fan of Dairylea spread?

S.

walpurgis
12-02-2017, 22:35
Anyone a fan of Dairylea spread?

S.

Yeah. It's lovely on a smoked Mackerel. :D

struth
12-02-2017, 22:39
Anyone a fan of Dairylea spread?

S.

i like it.. love it in a morning roll with crisps

Macca
12-02-2017, 22:59
Anyone a fan of Dairylea spread?

S.

When I was a kid, yeah. I buy the premium stuff now though, because I can.

When I was poor cheese on toast that was a main meal. Loaf of bread for about 30p and a block of cheese the size of a bag of sugar and straight from the farm was a quid from 'The Modern Stores'.

Keep you going for a week.

southall-1998
12-02-2017, 23:20
i like it.. love it in a morning roll with crisps

Now that sounds unhealthy....Love it, Grant :lol:

S.

struth
12-02-2017, 23:30
Now that sounds unhealthy....Love it, Grant :lol:

S.

bestwith a Scottish morning roll, although I guess you wont get them down south. When I worked all over the country for years, morning rolls were the biggest miss; especially with Glasgow sausage and brown sauce and a tattie scone on top.;) bit of black pud too if available . a trillion calories but you have to feed a working body Shane :D

Parkie37
13-02-2017, 01:01
Don those speakers are awesome! Let's all go to Jeff Day's house!? I'll bring some beer!


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That sounds good to me!

Spectral Morn
13-02-2017, 12:11
Can't stand cheese :spew: :sofa:

walpurgis
13-02-2017, 12:13
Can't stand cheese :spew: :sofa:

Bet you don't like Marmite either Neil. :D

(actually, cheese and Marmite go together rather well :))

Spectral Morn
13-02-2017, 12:40
Bet you don't like Marmite either Neil. :D

(actually, cheese and Marmite go together rather well :))

Never tried it Geoff

Gazjam
13-02-2017, 16:39
having some of this

excellent flavour and nice n crumbly. was in for some marcaspone and picked this up instead of my usual spanish goat

Who...me?

https://livestockconservancy.org/images/uploads/general/Spanishkid.jpg

southall-1998
13-02-2017, 16:43
Grainy pic of myself, taken today. Yeah, the hair is still long!

S.

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jollyfix
13-02-2017, 17:04
Tongue out waiting for Jaffa cakes?

southall-1998
13-02-2017, 17:12
Tongue out waiting for Jaffa cakes?

Nope! Its actually a discoloured chocolate eclair :D

S.

Roy S
13-02-2017, 17:18
At the Natural History Museum

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss68/Lodger56/16729726_10211852646096441_526983201_n_zpsoy1qqpib .jpg

struth
13-02-2017, 17:39
Who...me?

https://livestockconservancy.org/images/uploads/general/Spanishkid.jpg

Well, its excretions, yes :eyebrows: we dont want any of those steenkin French goats :lol:

struth
13-02-2017, 17:40
At the Natural History Museum

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss68/Lodger56/16729726_10211852646096441_526983201_n_zpsoy1qqpib .jpg

Stairway to heaven there Roy?

Macca
13-02-2017, 17:52
Looks like the entrance to 'Carousel' from Logan's Run.

Marco
13-02-2017, 20:21
Stairway to heaven there Roy?

Nah... That's the wife's laddered tights! :D

Marco.

Roy S
13-02-2017, 20:55
They put the globe in to encourage people to go upstairs, different things work for me :bum:

karma67
17-02-2017, 07:03
Rare image. A piccie of yours truly with a friend.

http://i68.tinypic.com/qpjfno.png
she looks nice,is she single?

Scooby
17-02-2017, 15:19
she looks nice,is she single?

Think you might have that wrong. The friend's the one with the shaven head :lol:

karma67
17-02-2017, 15:56
i know! lol

southall-1998
23-03-2017, 21:42
Take 30! At long last....Geoff shows us his lovely smile :lol:

S.

http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/TDL-STUDIO/qpjfno_LI_zpsrwmqbvmk.jpg (http://s602.photobucket.com/user/TDL-STUDIO/media/qpjfno_LI_zpsrwmqbvmk.jpg.html)

alan_g
25-03-2017, 15:03
19805

Marco
25-03-2017, 15:29
Sorry, Alan, linky no worky....

Marco.

alan_g
25-03-2017, 15:41
Sorry, Alan, linky no worky....

Marco.

bugger sorry

Here you go

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170325/0bc41a19d3556c421dd83d3b531fabe7.jpg

southall-1998
15-05-2017, 14:10
Recent image of myself.

S.

http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/TDL-STUDIO/18056749_10211217427905906_9199103047146926887_n_z ps6hqdhqyg.jpg (http://s602.photobucket.com/user/TDL-STUDIO/media/18056749_10211217427905906_9199103047146926887_n_z ps6hqdhqyg.jpg.html)

struth
15-05-2017, 14:13
AAAJHHH.. spilt ma coffee:lol:

southall-1998
15-05-2017, 14:14
AAAJHHH.. spilt ma coffee:lol:

Shut it fatty :ner:

S.

Marco
15-05-2017, 16:57
Can we have one in your tutu?

Marco.

Barry
15-05-2017, 16:58
Nice tapestry!

Roy S
15-05-2017, 17:12
Me with two choppers

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss68/Lodger56/roys%20chopper2_zpsju4qpbj2.jpg

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss68/Lodger56/roys%20chopper1_zps0f5tsycm.jpg

struth
15-05-2017, 17:40
Me with two choppers

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss68/Lodger56/roys%20chopper2_zpsju4qpbj2.jpg

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss68/Lodger56/roys%20chopper1_zps0f5tsycm.jpg

is that the ejector seat Roy? :eyebrows:

Macca
15-05-2017, 17:45
Opportunity to dress up as Colonel Kilgore sadly missed :(

Roy S
15-05-2017, 17:57
They never played 'Ride of the Valkyries', did get some Steve Miller etc. over the Grand Canyon, 'Fly like an Eagle'

Roy S
15-05-2017, 17:58
is that the ejector seat Roy? :eyebrows:

They took my word for how much I weighed Grant then wondered why we were flying in circles.

struth
15-05-2017, 18:16
They took my word for how much I weighed Grant then wondered why we were flying in circles.

wouldnt have taken me up ;) Would have called up a chinook :eek:

rigger67
16-05-2017, 08:49
https://s22.postimg.org/88fciw9pd/13533099_10157137648300046_1121346831005883867_n.j pg
https://s17.postimg.org/gow2ex8n3/12802784_10156656947120046_1159452602810235421_n.j pg

struth
16-05-2017, 10:05
http://www.thomaskuebler.com/gallery/beggars_freaks/cletus_shorty/cletus_checkers_700.jpg;)

Ali Tait
16-05-2017, 10:21
Had a nose job Grant? :-)

Marco
16-05-2017, 10:23
Ah, your typically anally-retentive, show-going, 'hi-fi nerd'! :D

Tristram says: "I've spied some nice shiny leaflets over there, and they're mine, all MINE...." :eyebrows:

Marco.

Marco
16-05-2017, 10:24
Had a nose job Grant? :-)

Yesh, that and a 'home trim' that's gone a bit wrong! :D

Marco.

Yorkshireman
16-05-2017, 11:47
Me on a nightout last november.

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i150/mho1010/Toggers/Night%20out_zpsbvzuemqz.jpg (http://s71.photobucket.com/user/mho1010/media/Toggers/Night%20out_zpsbvzuemqz.jpg.html)

struth
16-05-2017, 11:48
vicious stuff that Becks;)

Audio Al
16-05-2017, 11:59
20300

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Marco on holiday

Marco
16-05-2017, 14:19
Yeah, the bugger tried to run off when I was getting a bit 'too friendly', so had to fetch her back and 'finish the job' in true welsh tradition! :goodfriends:

:D:eyebrows:

Marco.

Ian7633
25-07-2017, 21:22
I'm not the one with the furry face https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170725/b02e6c2ec31039a1690d9d4c93be375a.jpg

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Bigman80
26-07-2017, 07:33
Looks like you've photo bombed the cats selfie hahaha

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Colin Wonfor
17-08-2017, 20:31
Me and my Triffids.

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/20953278_2154197298231956_3813890646445335041_n.jp g?oh=59ac219f06a0a9564ae447b8e5035d32&oe=5A1E21BF

Macca
17-08-2017, 21:18
Cool.

southall-1998
17-08-2017, 21:30
Recent image of myself.

S.

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Roy S
18-08-2017, 16:27
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170818/baec71ebb9d42d840fdd1604cd634729.jpg


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Audio Al
18-08-2017, 18:16
Me and my Triffids.

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/20953278_2154197298231956_3813890646445335041_n.jp g?oh=59ac219f06a0a9564ae447b8e5035d32&oe=5A1E21BF

Whats the big plant next to the triffid :scratch:
;)

Macca
18-08-2017, 18:52
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Putting on a dirty t shirt by mistake and only realising once you're out.. Yep, I've done that too.

Roy S
18-08-2017, 18:57
Putting on a dirty t shirt by mistake and only realising once you're out.. Yep, I've done that too.

It was actually a ladies cardigan

Macca
18-08-2017, 19:08
Everything else in the wash then?

Marco
18-08-2017, 19:23
It was actually a ladies cardigan

Did it suit you? :D

Next, you'll be shlipping on her shkirtsh and panteesh, and parading around the living room.... You know you want to! :lol:

Marco.

Roy S
18-08-2017, 19:41
Black's just not my colour

Macca
18-08-2017, 19:49
Black's just not my colour

You just need to accessorise more.

walpurgis
18-08-2017, 19:50
Black's just not my colour

It is mine. I usually wear funereal shades myself, especially when I have 'something' to bury! :eek:

Roy S
02-09-2017, 16:07
With 'Oor Wullie'

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rigger67
06-09-2017, 14:05
https://s26.postimg.org/5mm3yzx7t/smiling_group.jpg

I'm on the extreme right, laughing :)

struth
06-09-2017, 14:15
guy in middle looks like he is sneaking one out :D

Marco
06-09-2017, 14:16
...or he's hiding a boner! :D

Cool pic, Paul. I'm guessing that the guy on the left is gay, but I could be wrong!

Marco.

Barry
06-09-2017, 19:40
...

I'm guessing that the guy on the left is gay, but I could be wrong!

Marco.

Why do you think that?

Marco
06-09-2017, 20:24
Because Paul's mentioned before he hangs out in some places where gay people go, as he likes their humour/banter, and for me the chap on the left looks like one such person (quite camp). I may well be completely wrong, though!

Marco.

Colin Wonfor
16-09-2017, 14:32
https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/388148_2702562487517_1870077582_n.jpg?oh=ad17c205e 8214826334cff5d67bc864f&oe=5A5B7B4A

Me now wishing I was that young again.

walpurgis
16-09-2017, 14:34
I'd hate to be that age again. 35 would do me! :)

struth
16-09-2017, 14:36
I'd hate to be that age again. 35 would do me! :)

yes, meet wife again and do it all again :) maybe;)

walpurgis
16-09-2017, 15:35
yes, meet wife again and do it all again :) maybe;)

Now that would be a dilemma for me. The wife is a nightmare, but my daughter is lovely and so are the grand kids. ;)

struth
16-09-2017, 15:54
Now that would be a dilemma for me. The wife is a nightmare, but my daughter is lovely and so are the grand kids. ;)

yes, mostly great results and wouldnt want to not have all the memories and the family, but maybe without most of the pain and hardship.

Colin Wonfor
17-09-2017, 15:12
I'd hate to be that age again. 35 would do me! :)

Yes I would work harder at Uni, not meet some folk and trust them, never marry the Scottish wife. Never start TQ or Magnum. Kick Simon L. in the nuts bloody hard. And stay in the USA, never start smoking. Never bloody swear. and laugh more. Just a few minor changes that all.

southall-1998
24-09-2017, 17:41
This is me in 2008, on my 19th Birthday.

Yeah, no muscles to be seen! All the roids ran out ;)

S.

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rigger67
26-09-2017, 02:24
...or he's hiding a boner! :D

Cool pic, Paul. I'm guessing that the guy on the left is gay, but I could be wrong!

Marco.

The two other men - the one in the middle and the one on the extreme left - are married to each other.
The two women went to school with the one in the middle.
I met the three of them in a bar called Goblets about thirty years ago and we've all been friends ever since :)

bearair
26-09-2017, 07:02
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4446/23474188318_52d3a37bce_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/BLkmmN)IMG_0139 (https://flic.kr/p/BLkmmN) by Roger Hillman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148575615@N06/), on Flickr

Me, the tall fat one, with a few of the "boys" from Okehampton. Mates for 40 years, lost a few good ones along the way. Less hair, less teeth and a few more scars but all still as crazy now as 40 years ago!

Marco
26-09-2017, 07:12
The two other men - the one in the middle and the one on the extreme left - are married to each other.
The two women went to school with the one in the middle.
I met the three of them in a bar called Goblets about thirty years ago and we've all been friends ever since :)

Lol... So without having to scroll back and work it out, was I right? :D

Nice pic, Roger. Like the look of that pub! :cool:

Marco.

bearair
26-09-2017, 07:57
Lol... So without having to scroll back and work it out, was I right? :D

Nice pic, Roger. Like the look of that pub! :cool:

Marco.

Still some proper old pubs around Devon and Cornwall I am pleased to say. :cool:

struth
26-09-2017, 08:04
Still some proper old pubs around Devon and Cornwall I am pleased to say. :cool:

none around here alas. all plastic eateries now or dens on iniquity.

good pic by way:)

Marco
26-09-2017, 08:13
Still some proper old pubs around Devon and Cornwall I am pleased to say. :cool:

Yeah, ones that serve proper beer and aren't filled with poseurs! Do they sell 'under the counter' scrumpy there? ;)

Marco.

rigger67
26-09-2017, 09:23
... was I right?

Yup :eyebrows:

bearair
26-09-2017, 09:49
Yeah, ones that serve proper beer and aren't filled with poseurs! Do they sell 'under the counter' scrumpy there? ;)

Marco.

I have heard rumours to that effect, but being an upright, law abiding citizen I could not comment!:eyebrows:

And if they did it would not come from our mates cider farm in Glastonbury!

Marco
26-09-2017, 11:10
Yup :eyebrows:

Lol - thought so! That 'startled look' on his face was just so camp :D

Marco.

Marco
26-09-2017, 11:16
I have heard rumours to that effect, but being an upright, law abiding citizen I could not comment!:eyebrows:

And if they did it would not come from our mates cider farm in Glastonbury!

Heh-heh... 'Course not! Love some proper scrumpy. Nothing gets you pissed, IME, in such an 'entertaining way' ;)

Marco.

rigger67
26-09-2017, 11:18
Lol - thought so! That 'startled look' on his face was just so camp :D

Marco.

Absolutely !
It was the first time I'd met him, that evening, and he's a lovely bloke.
All of us are big Prince fans and the one in the middle revealed - in front of his hubby - that he used to come in and ask for rare 12" singles from him when I used to work for Our Price about 30 years ago.
He said he didn't really care about the records, he just wanted to talk to me :D

.. but then I never usually know if someone fancies me, male or female, straight or otherwise .. :kiss:

rigger67
26-09-2017, 11:20
Oh, and there was another photo taken that night, just before the "smiling" one where we look like camp gangsters and their molls.

"We own this town!"
https://s26.postimg.org/rvd48vpyh/hard_group.jpg



.. which I subsequently made into the back cover of our Prince tribute band's first LP.
We're called Erotic City ..

https://s26.postimg.org/45nok6rl5/Erotic_City_album_cover_reverse.jpg

walpurgis
26-09-2017, 11:22
Heh-heh... 'Course not! Love some proper scrumpy. Nothing gets you pissed, IME, in such an 'entertaining way' ;)

Marco.

I dunno. Getting hammered on decent Champers is most enjoyable. Headache material though, but then, so is Scrumpy! :drunk:

Firebottle
26-09-2017, 11:38
Getting hammered on decent Champers .....

Oh no, it goes straight to my head all too quickly, it's the 'beads' you know (that's the correct terminology for the bubbles :ner:)

Much prefer strong real ale, talking of which we are going to a 'Green Beer festival' on Friday :cool:

Marco
26-09-2017, 12:05
Not big on Champagne, as I think a lot of it is vastly overpriced for what it is, especially the entry-to-mid level stuff. Some of the top vintage varieties (Dom Perignon, etc) can be excellent though, but you're over £100 a bottle for those.

English sparkling white (which to all intents and purposes is 'Champagne', although they can't call it that) can be very good indeed, especially stuff from small, specialist producers, and is much cheaper than vintage Champagne.

This is an excellent one, from Somerset: http://www.waitrosecellar.com/sparkling-wine/smith---evans-higher-plot-sparkling-595405

IMO, it's WAY better than Moet, and up there with a good Pol Roger, so that's one for 'fizz lovers' to look out for.

Me? I usually much prefer a *good* bottle of Prosecco!

Marco.

Marco
26-09-2017, 12:09
Much prefer strong real ale, talking of which we are going to a 'Green Beer festival' on Friday :cool:

Is there much of a real ale scene in France, Alan? It's not something I've ever encountered during my travels there :)

I like real ales, but not too strong (as I don't like 'tasting' the alcohol), so max 6% Vol, for me, and preferably blonde or amber. Not really into the dark 'treacley' stuff.

Marco.

struth
26-09-2017, 12:19
Not big on Champagne, as I think a lot of it is vastly overpriced for what it is, especially the entry-to-mid level stuff. Some of the top vintage varieties (Dom Perignon, etc) can be excellent though, but you're over £100 a bottle for those.

English sparkling white (which to all intents and purposes is 'Champagne', although they can't call it that) can be very good indeed, especially stuff from small, specialist producers, and is much cheaper than vintage Champagne.

This is a good one, from Somerset: http://www.waitrosecellar.com/sparkling-wine/smith---evans-higher-plot-sparkling-595405

IMO, it's WAY better than Moet, and up there with a good Pol Roger, so that's one for 'fizz lovers' to look out for.

Me? I usually much prefer a *good* Prosecco!

Marco.

Dont mind a glass or 2 if its nice n dry. Not keen on sweeter stuff.
Not into real ale tho. Im more of a lager/pilsner type when I have one. Loved guiness in Ireland but the stuff over here is poor

Macca
26-09-2017, 12:21
Is there much of a real ale scene in France, Alan?.

Marco.

Alan's been back in the UK for about a year I think, Marco.

Marco
26-09-2017, 12:22
Ah yes, I forgot about that!

Marco.

Marco
26-09-2017, 12:27
Im more of a lager/pilsner type when I have one.

Same here, although I'd rather have a good real ale than a poor 'lager', such as any of the UK-produced stuff, which is just dire :spew:

Marco.

walpurgis
26-09-2017, 13:44
Dont mind a glass or 2 if its nice n dry. Not keen on sweeter stuff.
Not into real ale tho. Im more of a lager/pilsner type when I have one

Same here.

struth
26-09-2017, 14:15
Same here, although I'd rather have a good real ale than a poor 'lager', such as any of the UK-produced stuff, which is just dire :spew:

Marco.

used to drink tenants lager when younger a lot as it was best of the bunch when kept well. Funnily Harp could be good too but you needed a good cellarman for it. Funny stuff. Took a long time for continental lagers to appear. Still like Bud in bottles, but getting a taste for german wheat beer now.

Marco
26-09-2017, 15:56
used to drink tenants lager when younger a lot as it was best of the bunch when kept well. Funnily Harp could be good too but you needed a good cellarman for it. Funny stuff. Took a long time for continental lagers to appear.

I remember Tennent's lager, during the 70s and early 80s, with the dolly birds on the back of the cans - now *that* was funny! And in the 80s used to drink it as a teenager with my mates, just to get pissed on, but I certainly wouldn't touch it now.

In terms of the bit in bold, you're right, but remember that some of us have been travelling abroad to the likes of France, Italy and Germany since we were kids, and so from an early age, were no strangers to the joys of 'continental lager', thus developed a taste for it to compare with the shite here... ;)

Marco.

struth
26-09-2017, 16:12
70's we went to spain mostly if out of country. I was into sangria lol.

Marco
26-09-2017, 16:51
Cool... I was drinking Kronenbourg and Birra Moretti, from about the age of 12, although not in any large quantity. Just the odd glass with a meal, which is the continental way :)

Marco.

struth
26-09-2017, 17:17
Remember getting pissed on Spanish bubbly at 14.:D Stuff was strong and went straight to the bloodstream

Macca
26-09-2017, 17:23
Funnily Harp could be good too but you needed a good cellarman for it. .

Harpic we used to call it, after Harpic Bleachmatic. They used to sell it on the trains for a long time, in those dinky little cans. It wasn't the worst thing ever I suppose.

Joe
26-09-2017, 21:52
Harpic we used to call it, after Harpic Bleachmatic. They used to sell it on the trains for a long time, in those dinky little cans. It wasn't the worst thing ever I suppose.

The first beer I ever drank was McEwan's Export; a can smuggled on to a school trip that involved going round the Mersey estuary on a boat. It tasted shite (the beer, not the Mersey, though I don't suppose that tastes very nice either).

struth
27-09-2017, 06:24
Beer was meant to taste shite so kids wouldn't drink it

struth
27-09-2017, 06:25
Might add it didn't work

Macca
27-09-2017, 07:23
The first beer I ever drank was McEwan's Export; a can smuggled on to a school trip that involved going round the Mersey estuary on a boat. It tasted shite (the beer, not the Mersey, though I don't suppose that tastes very nice either).

If you'd drunk Mersey water in those days you'd be dead before you'd taken 3 steps.

Ali Tait
27-09-2017, 07:47
I still drink Export. :-)

struth
27-09-2017, 08:28
I still drink Export. :-)

my brother was into real ale for a while but still liked export too. I never got on with it personally although with a splash of lemonade it was ok:sofa:
He liked Theakstons best bitter too in the big bottles