rubecula Posted February 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2018 British comparison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rubecula Posted February 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 This current batch of cold weather has reminded me of the following true tale about the life and times of Rubes: When I was living and working in Germany in the mid 1970's I went for a drive with a friend in his brand new shiny car.Winter had finally ended and it had been a cold one (1975?? 1976??) Anyway we set off to a winter wonderland area. (Slushy I would have thought knowing how things get over here) But no there were areas of lovely crisp white snow still around. (Ok it was mostly slushy but there were a few nice white places.)Anyway we got up to the top of a mountain, or very tall hill and parked up to have a look around. A small tree was standing by itself in the snow and I thought a photo of me standing next to it would look good for the album. Stepping forward to this 4 foot high tree, I suddenly found out it was more like a 34 foot high tree with a huge snow drift on it. It was over the edge of the road and I didn't realise I was heading for a fall .... until much to the laughter of my friend I vanished over the side of the mountain through a crust of crisp white snow.It seems my shriek echoed all over the place. I got back up the slope with a little help from my still laughing friend. (How he didn't wet himself I will never know.) and we went on a little further. Of course the snow on me melted in the car and soon I was pretty wet, and so was this nice new car. I didn't point this out to him though, I wanted to make sure I got a ride home.We passed a road sign which being in German I couldn't read, but luckily he could. "Hey" he said " A ski slope" (or words to that effect) "Lets take a look."I can't ski and have never tried, but I am all for a having a look at these thingsOf course the season was over and the place was deserted. The slope seemed to start somewhere above us, came down fairly gently to the road and looked like it continued down on the other side of the road. I got out of the car and went to look."Hey it is solid ice, and it is almost vertical heeeeeeeeeeeeere ......." Yes indeed I was a little to interested. I went down that sheet of ice at an ever increasing speed on my backside with no control at all. I was spinning and sliding on my rear end for an eternity. Sky Ice Sky Ice Sky Ice Tree ouch. I came to a stop a long way down, and all I could hear was hysteria and gasping for breath. I was trapped halfway down. I couldn't get back up as I kept slipping. I even fell on my face a couple of times with my legs going ten to the dozen to stay in one place.Eventually, his voice came down between sobbing of laughter. "I will meet you at the bottom."I reluctantly had to slide all the way to the bottom where the road wound around, but it was treacherous so I went down on my backside (already numb from the cold and the severe bumping it had already suffered). When I limped into the edge of town, he was waiting."Let's go get a drink, I am sore, cold, wet and miserable and I hate this place""Well they love you" He pointed behind to where some townsfolk were in pleats of laughter, and some ladies were taking a bit too much interest.All the sliding had removed the backside of my jeans, and my underwear, my arse was bare for all to see.(The place I think was Winterburg by the way) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 None of that surprises me in the least Rubes, probably one of your more successful jaunts. rubecula 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 Rubes, is that where Eddie the Eagle got his inspiration from? In the winter of 1954/55 I was doing my National Service and was based at Hucknall, nr Nottingham. There was 6 inches of snow which had frozen and a wind chill factor of a lot. I was on guard duty at 2.00 am, standing on the verandah of the guard house. It was freezing and I had my pyjama's on under my battledress and greatcoat. I noticed that the water in the fire bucket had frozen and to pass the time, I dug down with my bayonet to see how thick the ice was. The ice went to the bottom of the bucket. They don't make winters like that any more! rubecula 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted March 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 16 hours ago, johnh said: Rubes, is that where Eddie the Eagle got his inspiration from? In the winter of 1954/55 I was doing my National Service and was based at Hucknall, nr Nottingham. There was 6 inches of snow which had frozen and a wind chill factor of a lot. I was on guard duty at 2.00 am, standing on the verandah of the guard house. It was freezing and I had my pyjama's on under my battledress and greatcoat. I noticed that the water in the fire bucket had frozen and to pass the time, I dug down with my bayonet to see how thick the ice was. The ice went to the bottom of the bucket. They don't make winters like that any more! thank the lord for that me old bones can not take it anymore lol lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted March 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 not sure about the 1955 winter though, worst I can remember in UK was 63 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rubecula Posted April 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2018 Not sure who likes red wine on here but I have tried a nice wine with a cheapo price (and label) called Jam Shed. I actually have just finished a bottle, and liked it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted June 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 just a quick message my internet and telephone (both BT) have been cancelled for replacement the changeover should be instantaneous but I had a warning tonight when it all failed if it happens that you do not see me for a while I will return asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted July 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2018 it is a bit late now but I would have liked a cake on the 9th of June for being here for ten years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted July 13, 2018 Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 On 09/07/2018 at 22:18, rubecula said: it is a bit late now but I would have liked a cake on the 9th of June for being here for ten years You deserve a medal, now I'm beginning to understand why your so shot away rubecula 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted July 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2018 7 hours ago, Palfy said: You deserve a medal, now I'm beginning to understand why your so shot away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted July 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 Just ad a new telly delivered it is big very big. I think I could be in trouble with it, it took two blokes to deliver it. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 1 hour ago, rubecula said: Just ad a new telly delivered it is big very big. I think I could be in trouble with it, it took two blokes to deliver it. they just do that so they can charge you more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted July 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 Quote Just now, markjazzbassist said: they just do that so they can charge you more probably but now it is part way in the living room and part is still in the hall and I can not move it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 26 minutes ago, rubecula said: probably but now it is part way in the living room and part is still in the hall and I can not move it Why am I not remotely surprised? I always get delivery and installation (when available) on anything more complex than a hammer nowadays. rubecula 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 1 hour ago, rubecula said: Just ad a new telly delivered it is big very big. I think I could be in trouble with it, it took two blokes to deliver it. My television is enormous, wouldn't ever try moving it. Had it for quite a few years and it still works very well. When I go to my daughter's their TV is so thin you could hang it on the wall. I reckon if I change mine, they will need three men and a fork lift truck to get it out. rubecula 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted July 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 3 hours ago, MikeO said: Why am I not remotely surprised? I always get delivery and installation (when available) on anything more complex than a hammer nowadays. I never realised how big the fecker was until it was delivered Mike I thought it would only be a little bit bigger 2 hours ago, johnh said: My television is enormous, wouldn't ever try moving it. Had it for quite a few years and it still works very well. When I go to my daughter's their TV is so thin you could hang it on the wall. I reckon if I change mine, they will need three men and a fork lift truck to get it out. if it is as big as this bloody thing I would use it as a telephone kiosk if you decide to get rid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted September 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 going away for a couple of weeks tomorrow so keep me in your minds when you post in the footy threads. @Matt could you post any sort of footy predictions for me (you did great last time) I have already done the gooners game. this weekend. if not don't worry about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 17 hours ago, rubecula said: going away for a couple of weeks tomorrow so keep me in your minds when you post in the footy threads. @Matt could you post any sort of footy predictions for me (you did great last time) I have already done the gooners game. this weekend. if not don't worry about it I’ll try to remember mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted October 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 thought I would start a quiz type thread but to see the viability I will start up in here, keep your own scores What is the connection between a young Norwegian hotel worker named Tone Keri Fjalstad. and the former miss Britain Leila Williams? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 11 hours ago, rubecula said: What is the connection between a young Norwegian hotel worker named Tone Keri Fjalstad. and the former miss Britain Leila Williams? I'd say Christopher Trace based solely on Leila Williams/Blue Peter (first presenters and the programme's in the news as it's about to hit sixty years running) but I've no idea who Tone Keri Fjalstad is. rubecula 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted October 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 good idea Mike I think ypu very clearly have it try the google or bing to clear it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 2 hours ago, rubecula said: good idea Mike I think ypu very clearly have it try the google or bing to clear it up But that would be cheating. I just remembered she was a lass who he had a brief dalliance with which resulted in his divorce, how silly of me to have forgotten. Does that mean I get to ask a question? If so, what's the connection between the Hollywood bowl and the Liverpool docks? rubecula 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted October 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2018 yes that is the general idea mike but no idea how many would be interested. before I answer your quiz question though lets see who else would be interested I do not want to start a thread like this if nobody wants to join in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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