It's gone very quiet as far as the women are concerned.
Where is Vulch, Diane, Calypso, Joan, Mince, Lucy, AW, etc?
I don't know where the others 'is', but I've just been sharing your latest posts with my granddaughters as an example of what to expect when boys 'grow up'!
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Post by: Malc on November 10, 2008, 09:28:01 AM
;D ..0 :P :-* ;)
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Post by: Tarquin Thunderthighs lll on November 10, 2008, 09:44:47 AM
That's the thing, Vult - we don't. Initially, that's a big part of the attraction, but it gradually becomes what we are despised for...and it's not us that change, which is unfortunate for you (that's a generic 'you').
I hope your granddaughters are still watching! ;)
Title: Re: Where are all the Ladies?
Post by: The Peepmaster on November 10, 2008, 10:02:01 AM
It's gone very quiet as far as the women are concerned.
Where is Vulch, Diane, Calypso, Joan, Mince, Lucy, AW, etc?
I did wonder about this, but decided "is" was appropriate in the context of individuals on a list. "Are" wouldn't have sounded correct. Roger's the expert - he'll give us a definitive answer soon, I'm sure.
I'd like to take this opportunity to say a big "Hi" to Vulch's granddaughters. I don't know their ages, but they're bound to be adult young ladies now, given that... er.. that... As they have a Gran of such seniority.
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Post by: Vulture on November 10, 2008, 11:11:03 AM
It's gone very quiet as far as the women are concerned.
Where is Vulch, Diane, Calypso, Joan, Mince, Lucy, AW, etc?
I did wonder about this, but decided "is" was appropriate in the context of individuals on a list. "Are" wouldn't have sounded correct. Roger's the expert - he'll give us a definitive answer soon, I'm sure.
I'd like to take this opportunity to say a big "Hi" to Vulch's granddaughters. I don't know their ages, but they're bound to be adult young ladies now, given that... er.. that... As they have a Gran of such seniority.
I would have thought 'are' sounded better; but you could have re-arranged the sentence to: I wonder where Vulch, Diane, Calypso, Joan, Mince, Lucy, AW, etc are?
I came into 'grannyhood' quite late so one is only fifteen (going on thirty) and the other is thirteen. They have an eleven year old brother and they think you all have a lot in common!
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Post by: peter on November 10, 2008, 11:22:05 AM
Most people come into granny state late in life it is well known.
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Post by: The Peepmaster on November 10, 2008, 11:25:17 AM
Most people come into granny state late in life it is well known.
How old were you?
I think Peter was born a granny!
Title: Re: Where are all the Ladies?
Post by: Roger Kettle on November 10, 2008, 05:26:01 PM
Shortly, I'm heading out for a meal to celebrate my daughter's 21st. She kindly invited her boyfriend, her mother, her grandmother, her brother and my wallet. Ah, well.
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Post by: peter on November 10, 2008, 05:31:34 PM
Tell them your going Dutch as they finish their sweets.
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Post by: Roger Kettle on November 10, 2008, 08:55:28 PM
The French restaurant turned out to be really nice, if a tad surreal. The owner was from Dundee, and spoke accordingly, but felt obliged to say things like "Merci, Monsieur" and "Bon Appetit" when he took your order or served your meal. I had guinea fowl stuffed with garlic mousse which may or may not be authentic French cuisine but it was pretty damn good. As I was footing the bill, I tried not scream when several of the company ordered sweet, but, apart from that, it was highly enjoyable.
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Post by: Diane CBPFC on November 10, 2008, 08:56:09 PM
Your daughter sure reached 21 quickly. Wasn't it only yesterday you were worried about her staying out late?
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Post by: The Peepmaster on November 10, 2008, 09:24:17 PM
Glad you had a great night, Roger.
I only go out once a week now - on a Saturday to do my karaoke. Last Saturday, I was just about to start singing "Tears in Heaven", and three young birds decided to get up and sing with me! They have 2 microphones available, so, although I'd already started singing, I handed them the second mike and made it clear, (by gestures) that they were to stand behind me, in effect as "backing singers". I was worried initially that they were going to steal my thunder.
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Post by: Roger Kettle on November 10, 2008, 10:25:45 PM
I only go out once a week now - on a Saturday to do my karaoke. Last Saturday, I was just about to start singing "Tears in Heaven", and three young birds decided to get up and sing with me! They have 2 microphones available, so, although I'd already started singing, I handed them the second mike and made it clear, (by gestures) that they were to stand behind me, in effect as "backing singers". I was worried initially that they were going to steal my thunder.
I don't know "Tears in Heaven". It sounds like a ballad which, for some reason, I imagine is your forte. I've always thought that the greatest, most bitter-sweet ballad of all time is "Love Hurts". Actually, take out the "sweet" bit---that is a really bitter song! Could I put in a request for that, Peeps? Could you post your version on here?
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Post by: Vulture on November 10, 2008, 10:37:31 PM
Your daughter sure reached 21 quickly. Wasn't it only yesterday you were worried about her staying out late?
Diane, it was only yesterday she was born. Sob.
It was my 'baby's' 35th last week...... I have no idea where the time goes. I just wish I'd had the foresight to video everything so I could press replay.
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Post by: The Peepmaster on November 10, 2008, 10:56:48 PM
I'm surprised you don't know it, Roger. It was written by Eric Clapton after his young son was killed falling from an apartment in a tower-block. I love the song, and it's pretty universal - I've heard it sung in Manila. It's quite easy to sing, I have to admit, and it suits my voice/range/scale.
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Post by: Roger Kettle on November 10, 2008, 11:30:25 PM
I can't believe I'd forgotten the title of this song. It's excellent.
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Post by: Mince on November 10, 2008, 11:50:52 PM
Last Saturday, I was just about to start singing "Tears in Heaven", and three young birds decided to get up and sing with me! [..] I was worried initially that they were going to steal my thunder.
And could they in fact sing in tune?
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Post by: Joan on November 10, 2008, 11:55:21 PM
Congratulations to your daughter on her 21st, Roger. It's a big milestone - for everyone!
I was out last night as well, with your cousin-in-law. We went to the movies (Brideshead Revisited) and then for coffee and a chat in Dee Why. There would have been one, or two, or three people (not you, this time :) ) in various parts of the United Kingdom whose ears were burning while they were having their morning coffee (or tea, or whatever is their preferred mid-morning tipple).
As for the title of this thread, I couldn't think of anything to contribute to the football or smutty ones, mainly because I don't understand most of what you're going on about, of course. I was going to start a new sensible one to get you back on the straight and narrow, but didn't have time - been a bit busy, which is why I have to go now. Have a good Tuesday, everyone, or a good rest of Monday.
Title: Re: Where are all the Ladies?
Post by: Malc on November 11, 2008, 12:03:22 AM
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As I was footing the bill, I tried not scream when several of the company ordered sweet,
*affects a Dundonian accent* "Ye'll have had yer tea..."
I was doing karaoke on Saturday night at a friends house. I'm normally quite astute at picking what I can sing (I used to be in a band, you know) but I went close to the wire with "It's Not Unusual".
It goes without saying I'm no Tom Jones, but I tend to mimic the people I'm karaoke-ing and I opened up the throttle and did a good, if third rate, version.
Problem is, when you're in a home karaoke environment, you're inhibited, and you don't really let rip, because you feel you're taking a sledgehammer to crack a nut. With Tom Jones stuff, however, you can't take half measures, and the bit where he sings "...find that I'm in LOVE with you, oh woah woah woah woh woooaaoh, etc, etc" takes you by surprise and I had to go into a falsetto.
Still, I didn't sing any bum notes, and that's the main thing.
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Post by: The Peepmaster on November 11, 2008, 01:02:59 AM
I'm just hoping you didn't throw your underpants at your Grandmother, Malc.
Title: Re: Where are all the Ladies?
Post by: Malc on November 11, 2008, 10:51:47 AM
Dead these many long years, sadly.
My underpants, that is.
Title: Re: Where are all the Ladies?
Post by: Malc on November 11, 2008, 10:54:51 AM
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I'm just hoping you didn't throw your underpants at your Grandmother, Malc.
For some reason after reading that, I couldn't get a certain phrase from Monty Python's Holy Grail out of my head.