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Forum: General Chat 08-11-2012, 03:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,380
Posted By Old git
As we approach the 11th Day I wonder if I would...

As we approach the 11th Day I wonder if I would have coped in my Grandfathers` time. One was gassed and died before I was born,the other taught me to play cribbage and sometimes spoke of WW1.

"I...
Forum: General Chat 29-03-2012, 08:10 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,075
Posted By Old git
I have been away too long. I have only just seen...

I have been away too long. I have only just seen this and am fighting back the tears.

In my greenhouse I have several tomato plants of a variety Eileen was kind enough to send me about 4? maybe...
Forum: Gardening 29-03-2012, 07:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,292
Posted By Old git
Clear it-if,if you can/dare have a bonfire then...

Clear it-if,if you can/dare have a bonfire then that`s the woody stuff dealt with. Bricks either go to a low wall or a skip depending on their quality/your skills.

Only then can you decide.

Use...
Forum: Gardening 29-03-2012, 08:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,240
Posted By Old git
Digging it out and digging again(and again)is the...

Digging it out and digging again(and again)is the only way. If it`s in the lawn or amongst shrubs repeated mowing/cutting it back to ground level will eventually see it off-well maybe.
Forum: General Chat 24-12-2011, 09:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,188
Posted By Old git
Jenny always told me I was wasted as a civil...

Jenny always told me I was wasted as a civil servant and I should have sold my soul writing adverts/catch lines.

Boob implants sag-the new Silicon Valley
Forum: General Chat 24-12-2011, 12:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,605
Posted By Old git
And wishing you all a very Happy Christmas

And wishing you all a very Happy Christmas
Forum: General Chat 18-12-2011, 10:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,968
Posted By Old git
Morning all-it was a bit chilly earlier but I do...

Morning all-it was a bit chilly earlier but I do like to dig up a bit of horseradish when it`s roast beef Sunday.
Forum: Other Debates/Discussions 12-12-2011, 06:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 791
Posted By Old git
A good dose of the Cat o' nine tails or the Birch...

A good dose of the Cat o' nine tails or the Birch ................

Public flogging is not allowed -shame as thousands would flock to watch and at £10 a ticket could raise revenue
Forum: Other Debates/Discussions 11-12-2011, 07:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,523
Posted By Old git
Was it Wilson who told us the `pound in our...

Was it Wilson who told us the `pound in our pocket`? Was it Thatcher who sold off the family silver?

What went wrong? some wishy washy told teachers they could not apply (reasonable) discipline?
Forum: General Chat 11-12-2011, 06:43 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,857
Posted By Old git
I didn`t last night so the question remains...

I didn`t last night so the question remains theoretical
Forum: Food & Drink 11-12-2011, 06:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,558
Posted By Old git
Veal

For years this was considered `evil` But with ostensibly more humane methods of rearing I have re-considered to the extent of buying a box of `Rose Veal`from a farm in Cumbria.

If we want milk...
Forum: Other Debates/Discussions 11-12-2011, 06:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,812
Posted By Old git
It`s all far too late now but I wanted this...

It`s all far too late now but I wanted this country to adopt the `euro`BUT not allow weaker economies in until they passed stringent tests.

Now we have a total mess.
Forum: General Chat 09-12-2011, 11:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,301
Posted By Old git
Gallows humour

I was chatting to my neighbour Dick this morning and he told me Sue,his wife, reckons they should move.

Why?

Because Jenny died last October,Frank their other neighbour died two weeks ago and...
Forum: General Chat 09-12-2011, 09:07 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,857
Posted By Old git
Buy a new cooker. I had the right hand oven...

Buy a new cooker. I had the right hand oven repaired this morning-turned it on for supper and the ruddy thing caught fire. I expected some smoke from a new element but it wasn`t that-the insulation...
Forum: Other Debates/Discussions 09-12-2011, 07:16 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,499
Posted By Old git
It`s like I like cannot like understand like...

It`s like I like cannot like understand like people like under 25 like.
Forum: General Chat 09-12-2011, 07:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,564
Posted By Old git
Imperial Leather or Dove

Imperial Leather or Dove
Forum: General Chat 09-12-2011, 07:05 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,398
Posted By Old git
Call me a `softie` but Linda has got home early...

Call me a `softie` but Linda has got home early tonight so I am fresh out of the bath- a dab of something smelly and have rubbed exfoliant all over-soft as a baby`s bum I am
Forum: Food & Drink 02-12-2011, 06:52 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,796
Posted By Old git
Linda was working in Melton Mowbray yesterday and...

Linda was working in Melton Mowbray yesterday and brought back a `traditional` pork pie. It was good but my local butcher here in South Lincs makes better ones.

Being a Bedfordshire lad by birth I...
Forum: Pets and Animals 29-11-2011, 07:33 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,909
Posted By Old git
While Casey can still eat ,pass it,and purr then...

While Casey can still eat ,pass it,and purr then his quality of life is worth preserving.

It never gets easier to say `goodbye` and as long as there is no pain and he has his dignity ie can keep...
Forum: General Chat 26-11-2011, 07:04 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,433
Posted By Old git
Well my name is Stephan and so many times it has...

Well my name is Stephan and so many times it has become Stephen-yea even on my first degree certificate,which I sent back, on share certificates,legal documents etc.

Or,on hearing me say no...
Forum: Other Debates/Discussions 26-11-2011, 06:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,084
Posted By Old git
We intend to rent when we get to the point we...

We intend to rent when we get to the point we wish to `downsize`. I have no children and Linda`s are well grown up and working so nobody needs our assets.

Selling up and then renting realises our...
Forum: Gardening 26-11-2011, 06:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,386
Posted By Old git
Hi Angie What seeds have I bought?-far too...

Hi Angie

What seeds have I bought?-far too many to list(about £180).

My life has changed since I met Linda,who moved in last weekend,. It`s a big house with a big garden and we are going to...
Forum: General Health 25-11-2011, 08:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,801
Posted By Old git
I may look-but for now this 58 year old has...

I may look-but for now this 58 year old has fallen in love with a lady who had a great party for her 60th Birthday a couple of weeks ago.

We are never going to grow `old`

Life may kick you but...
Forum: Gardening 25-11-2011, 08:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,386
Posted By Old git
I`m certainly looking forward to the next...

I`m certainly looking forward to the next season-seeds already bought and love in my heart.

Not so sure about T&M though-a bit pricey for an old git;-)
Forum: General Chat 21-11-2011, 12:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 966
Posted By Old git
Morning all. Today is the first day of my...

Morning all.

Today is the first day of my `new life`-Linda moved in over the weekend:-D

Far from lazy though as we were up before 6am as her first work appointment was at 09.30 in Great...
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