THE BRITISH THREAD II

@spendius,

spendius wrote:

Quote:
Ever listened to "autobahn" by Kraftwerk?

I just did. On U Tube. It's not what I hear from motorways.

It's actually gives the feeling of driving on the Autobahn, the monotony of a long trip in the early 70's. While your view is more that of a bystander.

1 Reply

@Walter Hinteler,

I've done long trips on motorways in all weathers Walt. It didn't conjure up that for me either. It conjured up those mechanical bands of puppet figures that I think were popular in Germany. And most excellent they are. Maybe it is destiny that our movements get progressively jerkier. It might be Progress's symbol. Do you think there's been an increase in jerkiness during the last 40 years?

1 Reply

@spendius,

spendius wrote:

Do you think there's been an increase in jerkiness during the last 40 years?

No, not really. But might it's just our own view, our stand-point which gives this impression?

1 Reply

@Walter Hinteler,

I'm aware of that Walt. I realise that if we are all getting jerkier we wouldn't notice it. I think Sancho Panza, if he reappeared on earth today, would think we were are too jerky for his taste. There was a famous magazine called The Idler once upon a time. I can't imagine anybody trying to go on the market today under such a title.

The question relates to the point at which we either decide to stop getting jerkier or continue with it at an ever accelerating rate. It might be the key question. We are at the point where stopping being jerky for two weeks a year is classed as "cool".

0 Replies

How about turning back the clock to the 2008 PRoms!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR_bJFpilu8

1 Reply

@plainoldme,

I would love to spend a summer in the British Isles, doing all the musical festivals . . . actually, all the folk music . . . ending with Proms, as long as Terfel is there to wrap them up!

0 Replies

Bugger!

I miss the Proms - in London just a bit too late this year! Sad

0 Replies

I'm enjoying Chris Mullin's diaries, currently being serialised on Radio Four as Book of the Week.
Irreverent. I like that in an MP. Especially on the subject of President Blair and his legacy.
I went to the shop yesterday and bought Vol 1., on the strength of that.

1 Reply

@McTag,

Someone posted this on Twitter:

Quote:

Brighten up your day by moving at least one of Tony Blair's books to the Crime section in your local book shop.

1 Reply

@wandeljw,

Quote:

Quote:
Someone posted this on Twitter:
Quote:
Brighten up your day by moving at least one of Tony Blair's books to the Crime section in your local book shop.

It is only a crime if you get convicted. Remember Nixon ? We've had a good run of locking up politicians down under lately. Minister for Immigration - trading sex for visas. Minister for Health - taking bribes. Many others, but you get the idea. LOCK THE BASTARDS UP !

1 Reply

@Ionus,

Tony Blair's going round doing some book-signings, I believe.
If I saw him in our high street, I think I'd punch him in the face. Better than throwing shoes.
Probably get myself shot by the security men WE pay for to guard the bastard.

Lord Blair of Iraq.

1 Reply

In your opinion, and excluding profanities, what is the most unlovely God-awful phrase in the English language today?

I would vote for "put your money where your mouth is."

1 Reply

@McTag,

Our politics has become interesting. We have a Sex Party, a Party Party, and several pollies doing time. This is the true basis of politics - raw entertainment.

0 Replies

@McTag,

Quote:

what is the most unlovely God-awful phrase in the English language today?

"I didnt do it ! "

0 Replies

Cyril Smith, ex- Liberal MP, born and bred in Rochdale, whose death was announced yesterday, was described on ITV as a "typical bluff Yorkshireman".

Eccy thump.

0 Replies

I've got a hangover!

1st one in ages. Went to my friends wedding yesterday - great day, she looked beautiful.

Me Mum saw Thatcher in Fortnum & Mason.

x

0 Replies

I'm going up to the Land of Hangovers, for a few days' fishing, on Monday.

I'm making a beef stew today cos it's self-catering where we'll be.

1 Reply

@McTag,

I've just scratched my leg and shifted my position on the sofa a little. When I breathe in through my nose I can feel a bogie flapping gently. I think I'll claw it out when this horserace has finished. I'm into deferred gratification like all well brought up gentlemen.

It will be a dry one I'm sure. They usually are when they flap. So I won't have to roll it between my thumb and forefinger for five minutes before I can flick it off into a far corner of the room.

2 Replies

@spendius,

Intended as a put-down to my artless remark, no doubt.

I'm loth to describe you as a cynical self-regarding charmless twat, Spendy, not because it would be inaccurate, but because I think it would amuse you.

My beef stew turned out fine, but I made three times too much, so some went in the freezer. I was making it in a pot on the top of the stove, but was advised that it would do better in a casserole in the oven, for longer cooking. There's good tip.
I've got some Smash and some tinned peas to make a basic but quick meal. We'll probably have that on Tuesday night, if we don't find a pub with a restaurant.

0 Replies

@spendius,

Quote:

It will be a dry one I'm sure. They usually are when they flap. So I won't have to roll it between my thumb and forefinger for five minutes before I can flick it off into a far corner of the room.

My question is: Who sweeps or vacuums (hoovers) in your house? If you do the sweeping and/or vacuuming you can do whatever you want (that's my theory) but if someone else has to do it, it's very inconsiderate to make such messes for that person to have to clean up.
That's what I always tell my kids anyway.

0 Replies

THE BRITISH THREAD II

Related Topics

Quick Links

My Account

able2know