DDolfelin Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Exactly, Don. Complete with a lump of homemade cake. I have learned over the years. There is a succession of elderly ladies knocking on the door with these 'gifts' at this time of year. They go straight on the bird table (which lists further as a result). The fact that they usually get a bottle of Raffle Quality wine in return probably encourages them but is bought especially for the purpose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonBradley Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 "Raffle Quality wine" I love that qualification! I wonder could it be used in a "Guide to Wine" book? One might then have to designate the source of the raffle. Boy Scouts raffle, Church raffle, Society Charity drive" and so on.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDolfelin Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Yes, think "Punch" quality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDMJ Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 I see now that there are advantages to living on a dual carriageway ... Don't you get tired of dodging the traffic? Eeeh when I wer't lad, we used t' live in't shoe box in't middle of t'road! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonBradley Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 "Don't you get tired of dodging the traffic?" Tsk, tsk. stupid boy. The house is obviously on the median between carriageways. "You was lucky to have a shoe box. We had to curl up in't potholes." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDMJ Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 "You was lucky to have a shoe box. We had to curl up in't potholes." And you try tellin' t'kids of today that, an they won't believe ya! (Sincere apologies to Monty Python's Four Yorkshiremen!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 45156 Posted December 9, 2009 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 9, 2009 I am, possibly, a bit unusual when it comes to Christmas, as I try to put everything away after the event carefully - allow the outside lights to dry off, and put them back carfully coiled in the box - and also the inside ones. Means that there is a bit less chance that I will be fighting to get them to work. Also, the cards are usually written in November, and dus to the distances involved, many family presents are wrapped and delivered by September - also Mrs 45156 and I also try to buy all the presents in the January sales, then store them until needed - we still allocate the same spend as we would at Christmas, so people get a much better quality gift than they would otherwise (although I'm Scottish, I'm not all that tight and the Christmas spend just happens at a different time, and is a similar amount). Wow - currently no oktas, and no leaks. Stewart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium skipepsi Posted December 9, 2009 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 9, 2009 And you try tellin' t'kids of today that, an they won't believe ya! (Sincere apologies to Monty Python's Four Yorkshiremen!) It is funny you should say that but when at college as a mature student I actually recounted my early childhood; outside toilet, cold running water, no central heating, a coal fire to cook with, a pig in the orchard owned by the landlord a two up two down house with only one door and no electrical appliances at all. It was all completely unbelieveable to students only 10 years younger than me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium eldavo Posted December 9, 2009 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 9, 2009 Don't you get tired of dodging the traffic? Eeeh when I wer't lad, we used t' live in't shoe box in't middle of t'road! Nah need for a shoebox as there's plenty o' room amongst the trees in the central reservation. I 'aint no Injun neither! Cheers Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixoh8sixoh Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 I am, possibly, a bit unusual when it comes to Christmas, as I try to put everything away after the event carefully - allow the outside lights to dry off, and put them back carfully coiled in the box - and also the inside ones. Means that there is a bit less chance that I will be fighting to get them to work. Also, the cards are usually written in November, and dus to the distances involved, many family presents are wrapped and delivered by September - also Mrs 45156 and I also try to buy all the presents in the January sales, then store them until needed - we still allocate the same spend as we would at Christmas, so people get a much better quality gift than they would otherwise (although I'm Scottish, I'm not all that tight and the Christmas spend just happens at a different time, and is a similar amount). Wow - currently no oktas, and no leaks. Stewart Mind you, make sure you get them between Christmas and New Year before VAT goes back up to 17.5%...! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDMJ Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 I 'aint no Injun neither! Probably just an Injunear? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steammad Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 I am, possibly, a bit unusual when it comes to Christmas, as I try to put everything away after the event carefully - allow the outside lights to dry off, and put them back carfully coiled in the box - and also the inside ones. Means that there is a bit less chance that I will be fighting to get them to work. Also, the cards are usually written in November, and dus to the distances involved, many family presents are wrapped and delivered by September - also Mrs 45156 and I also try to buy all the presents in the January sales, then store them until needed - we still allocate the same spend as we would at Christmas, so people get a much better quality gift than they would otherwise (although I'm Scottish, I'm not all that tight and the Christmas spend just happens at a different time, and is a similar amount). Wow - currently no oktas, and no leaks. Stewart These days that's probably one of the most sensible ways to deal with christmas, giving people beter gifts without spending any more money. As long as it's not the latest must have toy/gadget!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonBradley Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Another lovely day. I moaned a great deal about the successive rainy days in Winter, but now it's pay back time and we are enjoying day after day after day of glorious wind free Sun. Be jealous! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
great central Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Morning all, Not been here for a while, not been on early, earlies for a bit either. Weather seems pretty mild, although wet but not raining. It's also very dark, still be dark when I finish the first part of the job! Positive side is that it's only 11 days to the shortest day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Morning All, Amen to the shortest day coming along soon! This morning, the weather here is disgusting. There's a cold wind, and it is chucking it down with very cold rain. I have also got another all day meeting! Have a good day everyone :icon_wave: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium skipepsi Posted December 10, 2009 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 10, 2009 Morning all last 6 am get up this week wet and windy here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NGT6 1315 Posted December 10, 2009 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 10, 2009 Morning! Agree with you, Robert, awful weather it is. Wll most likely head to the uni later on to pick up my certificate - wonder how I'll be feeling then, holding proof of my having completed a chapter of my life in my hands... Later . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BoD Posted December 10, 2009 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 10, 2009 Morning all I have a Xmas tree with a serious attitude problem. According to the box it is 'frosty with balls' Wll most likely head to the uni later on to pick up my certificate Don't you have a formal ceremony Dominik? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDolfelin Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 "Be jealous!" I'm definitely envious. With an attitude like that, I hope it doesn't get the needle, BoD. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonBradley Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 If it's a true Christmas tree it should already have a multitude of needles! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixoh8sixoh Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Morning all, just about to head north to Shortliner territory again... Getting the 0833 up to Inverness for a meeting where I'll probably have about 2 minutes' worth of input. Next time I'm asking to videoconference in from Edinburgh... Just a thought, BoD - do you / did you teach in P'lee? Just wondered if you ever taught my two younger cousins... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NGT6 1315 Posted December 10, 2009 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 10, 2009 Don't you have a formal ceremony Dominik? Most German unis have done away with such ceremonies long ago, though some institutes will hold farewell parties on their own expense. I think the English Studies Institute does, but only by the end of any one term - which, in this case, won't be before March. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDolfelin Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 "Just wondered if you ever taught my two younger cousins." That'd be Sixoh8sixoh Minor and Sixoh8sixoh Minimus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDolfelin Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 "Education is of far greater importance than heredity in forming character." Not sure about that. Nurture and heredity are a difficult combination to beat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonBradley Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 "That'd be Sixoh8sixoh Minor and Sixoh8sixoh Minimus." That sounds like my school. Nobody had a first name. I was Bradley junior, though mostly just Bradley since my brother left school the year I started. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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