[greybeard]

StillFingers, on Oct 11 2009, 04:43 PM, said:

Scribbler, on Oct 11 2009, 01:01 AM, said:

qbounce, on Oct 11 2009, 04:21 AM, said:

Scribs
That was singly the most funny AND strange thing I've seen, all wrapped in one, this year!!
Thank you for that.

I think.

Its nice if we can bring a smile to some ones face, even if it is due to a large Parrot some poor guys head..

Given that huge camera being shoved in his face, being spied on by a few naturalists, it's a wonder he only tried to shag the guy. The parrot should have left another present maybe he did, they just cut that bit out funny/strange and weird, thanks Scribs.

Just Polly's way of saying "f*@k you, mister!". I mean, he couldn't say it, so had to resort to mime!

[Scribbler]

greybeard, on Oct 11 2009, 04:53 PM, said:

StillFingers, on Oct 11 2009, 04:43 PM, said:

Scribbler, on Oct 11 2009, 01:01 AM, said:

qbounce, on Oct 11 2009, 04:21 AM, said:

Scribs
That was singly the most funny AND strange thing I've seen, all wrapped in one, this year!!
Thank you for that.

I think.

Its nice if we can bring a smile to some ones face, even if it is due to a large Parrot some poor guys head..

Given that huge camera being shoved in his face, being spied on by a few naturalists, it's a wonder he only tried to shag the guy. The parrot should have left another present maybe he did, they just cut that bit out funny/strange and weird, thanks Scribs.

Just Polly's way of saying "f*@k you, mister!". I mean, he couldn't say it, so had to resort to mime!

Isn't Polly a girls name Greybeard?....

[greybeard]

Polly. Male parrot named after Pollonius Parrotus, an ancient Roman parrot, as depicted in the well known wall painting at Herculaneum (first tunnel on the left past the statue of Pompey's pig, Porkus Rosti).

[Scribbler]

greybeard, on Oct 11 2009, 05:19 PM, said:

Polly. Male parrot named after Pollonius Parrotus, an ancient Roman parrot, as depicted in the well known wall painting at Herculaneum (first tunnel on the left past the statue of Pompey's pig, Porkus Rosti).

You're such a fountain of knowledge Greybeard, I believe everything you say......

[greybeard]

I thought it was time to resurrect this thread.

I just had a wonderful trip down memory lane, courtesy of YouTube when I found this clip of a ride on the wheels I used to have when I were nowt but a lad.   I'd post a photo, but the bloody system won't let me (even if I reduce it to 49Kb!!)

The bike was a Velocette Viper 350cc that used to flummox the boy racers on their 500 twins, who'd left me standing at the traffic lights, when I cruised past them doing 60 mph still in first while they were struggling to change into third!

This clip brought it all back.   I can almost feel that big single thumping me up the bum again.  Ah! The sound of that fishtail exhaust.  The smell of the Castrol R.   Deep joy 

You need the sound on.

 

This post has been edited by greybeard: 24 March 2010 - 03:08 PM

[Scribbler]

greybeard, on Mar 24 2010, 03:04 PM, said:

I thought it was time to resurrect this thread.

I just had a wonderful trip down memory lane, courtesy of YouTube when I found this clip of a ride on the wheels I used to have when I were nowt but a lad.   I'd post a photo, but the bloody system won't let me (even if I reduce it to 49Kb!!)

The bike was a Velocette Viper 350cc that used to flummox the boy racers on their 500 twins, who'd left me standing at the traffic lights, when I cruised past them doing 60 mph still in first while they were struggling to change into third!

This clip brought it all back.   I can almost feel that big single thumping me up the bum again.  Ah! The sound of that fishtail exhaust.  The smell of the Castrol R.   Deep joy 

You need the sound on.

 

GB. I was expecting a video clip of Stevenson's Rocket ...

[greybeard]

Scribbler, on Mar 24 2010, 03:12 PM, said:

greybeard, on Mar 24 2010, 03:04 PM, said:

I thought it was time to resurrect this thread.

I just had a wonderful trip down memory lane, courtesy of YouTube when I found this clip of a ride on the wheels I used to have when I were nowt but a lad.   I'd post a photo, but the bloody system won't let me (even if I reduce it to 49Kb!!)

The bike was a Velocette Viper 350cc that used to flummox the boy racers on their 500 twins, who'd left me standing at the traffic lights, when I cruised past them doing 60 mph still in first while they were struggling to change into third!

This clip brought it all back.   I can almost feel that big single thumping me up the bum again.  Ah! The sound of that fishtail exhaust.  The smell of the Castrol R.   Deep joy 

You need the sound on.

 

GB. I was expecting a video clip of Stevenson's Rocket ...

Haha.  That bike was nearly as old!!

[DannyR]

I remember when I was about 17 I had rode dirt bikes and smaller ones I had a 125 honda. My uncle let me borrow his Triumph 650. I rode all over town on that bike looking good feeling good. Pulled up to his house with him a few cousins standing there looking cool. Rode right up to them came to a full and complete stop and promptly fell over. Never bother to put a foot down.

[StillFingers]

Geoff, that def brings back memories, my dad refurbished cars n bikes and a 1960 Velocette Viper like the one below was one of many wreaked bike projects...the old bikes a had great sound, those were fun times, thanks for the ride!

[Scribbler]

I had a few Bikes, one was an Arial 500 Twin..

Here is a poor quality photo of my late wife Jan sitting astride a Norton Dominator... Sounds like Mrs GB! Probably as powerful to.....

[jenny407]

Scribbler - that is in fact good (and interesting) news! Have fun ...
I also liked the pictures of the bikes. My husband used to love them. (There's still a photo on the mantelpiece ...) I should scan it and add it - but I'm too lazy.
J.

[ClaraTaylor]

Scribbler, on Apr 1 2010, 12:49 PM, said:

This is too interesting to post anywhere else.... Little Olga is back for a long time...

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Yayyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Scribbler]

I'm officially excited!

Having my eye surgery in the morning. Maybe I'll look 10 years younger...

The most exciting bit is in May!!......3 nights in London with Little Olga.....
As a surprise, I've booked to see Les Mis, which Little Olga hasn't seen but loved the DVD of the Concert.
I'm planning to take in the Tate Britain to show her JMW Turners work plus Millais.....
We may have time for a river trip.

I'd invite Trin for tea at the Ritz, but I bet she's busy working....

[graphic]

Scribbler, on Apr 12 2010, 06:36 PM, said:

Having my eye surgery in the morning. Maybe I'll look 10 years younger...

I hate to disappoint you Scribbs, but after your eye surgery you'll probably look in the mirror and realise that you look ten years OLDER than you thought you looked!

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I'm planning to take in the Tate Britain to show her JMW Turners work.....

Dead envious of you - he's my favourite artist. I used to spend hours in the National Gallery in the 70's just sitting and studying his work - happy days.

[greybeard]

Scribbler, on Apr 12 2010, 06:36 PM, said:

I'm officially excited!

Having my eye surgery in the morning. Maybe I'll look 10 years younger...

Good luck mate. Of course I could have saved you all the hassle. I keep my penknife nice and sharp and I'm sure we could have found a video clip of the procedure on YouTube. Perhaps next time. Get Olga to give you a sweetie for being a brave boy.

[Apparelyzed]

Off to sunny Swansea for a couple of days!

[jenny407]

Scribbler, on Apr 12 2010, 07:36 PM, said:

I'm officially excited!

Having my eye surgery in the morning. Maybe I'll look 10 years younger...

The most exciting bit is in May!!......3 nights in London with Little Olga.....
As a surprise, I've booked to see Les Mis, which Little Olga hasn't seen but loved the DVD of the Concert.
I'm planning to take in the Tate Britain to show her JMW Turners work plus Millais.....
We may have time for a river trip.

I'd invite Trin for tea at the Ritz, but I bet she's busy working....

Good luck for the eye surgery, Scribbs! I hope you see beauty pure and simple afterwards: little Olga, pretty nurses ...

Your London trip with Olga sounds fantastic. Les Misérables and the Tate - what pleasures! (You aren't spoiling her, are you?) Go ahead, I'm not jealous.
I must say, however, what about inviting ME to the Ritz???

[Scribbler]

Thanks everyone, especially GB with his penknife..

[Tetracyclone]

Scribbs,

must be tough being so lovable.

[DannyR]

You are a lucky man Scribbs

[topperf]

araitn, on Jul 16 2009, 06:08 PM, said:

This thread has been started as mentioned in "The Incredibly Boring Thread".

I'll start off with mentioning that I just moved into a new house. I finally have the accessible bathroom that I've wanted/needed for 20 months now. It also has an exercise room (in need of some equipment), a home theater room, and a back yard with a waterfall, stream, pond, patio, fire pit, etc.

Maybe I can upload some photos later. I know Ed, I still haven't posted any photos of my Marvel chair.

Great!! Congrats mate!

Scribbler, on Jul 16 2009, 08:32 PM, said:

We could have a Scrib's PA's Thread?.... All in favour?

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I think they beat fatdave in a bikini any day...

- They. Need. Food. But do post more pictures once that happens

DannyR, on Apr 13 2010, 06:33 PM, said:

You are a lucky man Scribbs

- I'd say clever..

[Scribbler]

topperf, on Apr 13 2010, 05:53 PM, said:

- I'd say clever..

You're correct Topper.. Its amazing what one can do with fake blood, plus Little Olga's make-up....
Click twice on this photo; you can actually see the fake stitches .....



I thought Matron Trin might be interested.

[ClaraTaylor]

Yay you've got eyes!

[Trinity]

Oooh that looks sore Scrib's!
Hope you heal quick!

[ClaraTaylor]

Something interesting for you... (Because I can't be bothered to find the boring thread) ... I've just sold my sofa and chairs meaning that I now have a very empty lounge (aside from my huge bean bag).

It's fantastic!! So much space, so easy to get around the room.

Do I really need to get another sofa just for others to sit on?

[spot]

ClaraTaylor, on Apr 13 2010, 01:21 PM, said:

Something interesting for you... (Because I can't be bothered to find the boring thread) ... I've just sold my sofa and chairs meaning that I now have a very empty lounge (aside from my huge bean bag).

It's fantastic!! So much space, so easy to get around the room.

Do I really need to get another sofa just for others to sit on?

Why bother? Fill it up with car parts and let THEM find something to sit on. Much more fun and interesting.

[ClaraTaylor]

spot, on Apr 14 2010, 03:43 AM, said:

ClaraTaylor, on Apr 13 2010, 01:21 PM, said:

Something interesting for you... (Because I can't be bothered to find the boring thread) ... I've just sold my sofa and chairs meaning that I now have a very empty lounge (aside from my huge bean bag).

It's fantastic!! So much space, so easy to get around the room.

Do I really need to get another sofa just for others to sit on?

Why bother? Fill it up with car parts and let THEM find something to sit on. Much more fun and interesting.

Good point! I've still got my car interior in the attic, I could use that!
Thank you wonderful for your amazing interior design tips.

[Scribbler]

ClaraTaylor, on Apr 14 2010, 07:20 AM, said:

spot, on Apr 14 2010, 03:43 AM, said:

ClaraTaylor, on Apr 13 2010, 01:21 PM, said:

Something interesting for you... (Because I can't be bothered to find the boring thread) ... I've just sold my sofa and chairs meaning that I now have a very empty lounge (aside from my huge bean bag).

It's fantastic!! So much space, so easy to get around the room.

Do I really need to get another sofa just for others to sit on?

Why bother? Fill it up with car parts and let THEM find something to sit on. Much more fun and interesting.

Good point! I've still got my car interior in the attic, I could use that!
Thank you wonderful for your amazing interior design tips.

Get the back seat of a car Clara.... It might bring back some interesting memories.....

[topperf]

Trinity, on Apr 13 2010, 10:12 PM, said:

Oooh that looks sore Scrib's!
Hope you heal quick!

- I'll second that. ok, 'momentarily clever' is better, yes?

[Scribbler]

topperf, on Apr 14 2010, 11:35 AM, said:

Trinity, on Apr 13 2010, 10:12 PM, said:

Oooh that looks sore Scrib's!
Hope you heal quick!

- I'll second that. ok, 'momentarily clever' is better, yes?

It actually doesn't hurt a bit, but I thought I'd look like Brad Pitt......