Thought Id start this one going because its rather dead on this board at the moment and I suppose all my usual muckers are either at the Stella tennis event watching Dim Tim (lose again) or at Henly Regatta eating cucumber sandwiches (they wish,...NOT).

Anyway please feel free to just talk to yourself blast away and let it go on any company or subject you wish. Just wish Id thought of this one before.

cheers GF.

Last poll of the year........

YouGov/Sun: CON 32%, LAB 36%, LDEM 6%, UKIP 16%, GRN 5%

Hmmm? Why do they call them 'mince pies' when there isn't any mince in them?

Here's a good deal if anyone wants to learn how to drive sideways:

Groupon.co.uk: Lasts for 6 months after purchase: Drifting techniques such as doughnuts and figures of eight are taught by experienced instructors over 15 laps at a choice of two raceways

Bang on cue Fred's lady boy (gf...etc) the physco of the threads.

Oh..... Happy Christmas everyone and fingers crossed for a prosperous New Year :0)

exec - traditionally i think they did

Alf watch that you dont put your feet in any sheep todds when you go for your piss up.

ahhhhhhh this is boring this market, supposed to be one of the best days of the year and its dead this year. I reckon everyones had a early spending binge this year and are awaiting boxing day for bargains, same here on the market.

Might start to get pissed myself. Bored silly.

And Ill tell you this, Im fed up already with the crap on TV and all this tinsel and green stuff, christmas trees and borbels and silly silver decorations are getting on my tits.

Bring back normal times.

Its all about the kids GF... For me once everyone's sorted a good vape, cold beer and some Clash of Clans..

I think Cynic is a perfect representative of the present tory party of idiots.

He doesn't read the information before him but is able to comment on content.

A really remarkable ability, similar to Haze and the present out of touch cabal roosting in Downing street.


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As far as wine is concerned, my taste is poor, would not enjoy the price you are prepared to pay for it.

I see wine as an accompaniment to food and the conversation which goes with it, if they are good, for me it is simply and added lubrication for others and I don't need the prestige gained by boasting about the price of the wine we are drinking. Perhaps, my origins may be in French peasantry, not their aristocracy.

But, saying that, I am going to open and decant a bottle of port I bought 45 years ago this Xmas. I hope it is good.

Actually, I think I was given a case, and told to keep it. Can't remember for how long though.

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Anyway, Happy Xmas to all and a resilient New Year.

STOP PRESS..........


NEW DRINKING WARNING JUST RELEASED:



Vodka and ice will ruin your kidneys

Rum and ice will ruin your liver

Whisky and ice will ruin your heart

Gin and ice will ruin your brain

Pepsi and ice will ruin your teeth

There you have it....................

ICE IS F.....G LETHAL!!!!


Warn all your friends; Lay off the ice. Just drink it straight.
Forward this immediately. You could save a life!!!
And don't forget what it did to the Titanic.

LOL - I never put ice in my wine!

Merry Christmas everyone - peace on earth and goodwill to all ! The usual "hostilities" to recommence on Boxing Day probably.:-)

A suitable Xmas card for IDS

Read it all.


Watch what this homeless man did with £60 in alcohol shop:

http://metro.co.uk/2014/12/23/watch-what-this-homeless-man-did-with-60-in-a-liquor-store-4997325/

in retort to fred - well bollocks to you then!
what a sour and rather nasty old man you are
i can't quite bring myself to wish you a doleful 2015 as that is not in my nature, but for once i am sorely tempted

Don't worry Fred, goldfinger came close but no cigar. Congratulations on keeping the honour and well deserved 'GOBSHITE OF THE YEAR' award. You will never be beaten! :0)

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How very un festive of you Alf -):

Manuel,

I was born on the bleak side of the street, but when I crossed over I realised the view wasn't much better from there.

Mind the pickings were better.


8-) or 8-(

Save your self for the New Year, may we not repeat the same mistakes we made this year!

There may be hope for some of us yet.

Stan.

Seasons' greetings.

Hope all is going well for you.

I still have a few uncertainties, but perhaps may be possible to meet up in February for a meal somewhere or other.

Take care of yourself and all.

That was THIS homeless man - and what a lovely guy too. Indeed, despite his circumstance, he was still healthily minded and was exceedingly generous.

Fred, have you got any links which are to TYPICAL homeless men who are/were given £60 and such that they might be more generally representative?

It is my understanding that lots of them have undiagnosed Serious Mental Illness (SMI) compounded by past trauma issues, poor coping mechanisms and personality disorders.

Lots have a dual diagnosis and have a history of both substance abuse and issues with mental health. They are often difficult to reach and mistrustful of anyone representing authority.

As such, a gift of £60 is exactly what they do NOT need.