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Afternoon tird. Bloody slow on here over the last few days.

superflyweight wrote:Afternoon tird.  Bloody slow on here over the last few days.  

Insect chat?

I'm on holiday in Kent. A little screen in the hotel lift informed me that dragonflies only live for 24 hours. Is that correct?

JuliusHMarx wrote:I'm on holiday in Kent. A little screen in the hotel lift informed me that dragonflies only live for 24 hours. Is that correct?

I'm calling bullsh*t on that, Jules. I don't know for sure but I'm fairly certain it is longer than that.

A few weeks at least. If not a few months. They basically just survive long enough to get laid and reproduce. I don't think they could all do that in 24 hours. That is just some massive dragonfly orgy.

JuliusHMarx wrote:I'm on holiday in Kent. A little screen in the hotel lift informed me that dragonflies only live for 24 hours. Is that correct?

Better to err on the side of caution. I wouldn't leave any footwear on the balcony overnight.

I would've thought my wasp anecdote would've captured the collective imagination of 606v2, very disappointed that there's a conspiracy to ignore it afoot.

Went down a treat on Mumsnet, tit and clunge pics galore.

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:

JuliusHMarx wrote:I'm on holiday in Kent. A little screen in the hotel lift informed me that dragonflies only live for 24 hours. Is that correct?

I'm calling bullsh*t on that, Jules. I don't know for sure but I'm fairly certain it is longer than that.

A few weeks at least. If not a few months. They basically just survive long enough to get laid and reproduce. I don't think they could all do that in 24 hours. That is just some massive dragonfly orgy.

I've got a couple of mates that would never die if that was the rule for humans.

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:

JuliusHMarx wrote:I'm on holiday in Kent. A little screen in the hotel lift informed me that dragonflies only live for 24 hours. Is that correct?

I'm calling bullsh*t on that, Jules. I don't know for sure but I'm fairly certain it is longer than that.

A few weeks at least. If not a few months. They basically just survive long enough to get laid and reproduce. I don't think they could all do that in 24 hours. That is just some massive dragonfly orgy.

Mayflies would be the ones who only live for 24 hours. I seem to remember they don't even have mouths. Their one purpose is to get laid.

Dragonflies are almost as ruthless as their larvae

Galted wrote:I would've thought my wasp anecdote would've captured the collective imagination of 606v2, very disappointed that there's a conspiracy to ignore it afoot.

Went down a treat on Mumsnet, tit and clunge pics galore.

I referenced it yesterday morning. Remember?

By the way, was it wearing a miniature Mexican sombrero or a mini 10-gallon hat?
The red colour is unusual. Sounds like it was from south of the border.

Pal Joey wrote:

Galted wrote:I would've thought my wasp anecdote would've captured the collective imagination of 606v2, very disappointed that there's a conspiracy to ignore it afoot.

Went down a treat on Mumsnet, tit and clunge pics galore.

I referenced it yesterday morning. Remember?

By the way, was it wearing a miniature Mexican sombrero or a mini 10-gallon hat?
The red colour is unusual. Sounds like it was from south of the border.

Your response is much cherished, PJ. It is the rest of the posters who have disappointed me greatly. The c*nts didn't even bother to ask about my leg.

How is your leg, Galted?

This place comes alive when we talk about insects.

This place comes alive when we talk about insects.

How is the leg, Galted?

Galted wrote:

Pal Joey wrote:

Galted wrote:I would've thought my wasp anecdote would've captured the collective imagination of 606v2, very disappointed that there's a conspiracy to ignore it afoot.

Went down a treat on Mumsnet, tit and clunge pics galore.

I referenced it yesterday morning. Remember?

By the way, was it wearing a miniature Mexican sombrero or a mini 10-gallon hat?
The red colour is unusual. Sounds like it was from south of the border.

Your response is much cherished, PJ. It is the rest of the posters who have disappointed me greatly. The c*nts didn't even bother to ask about my leg.

You should probably get it amputated. Once the poison is in that part behind the knee it's likely to settle down at your foot and you'll notice some swelling around the ankle. Keep an eye on it and don't get too shocked if your foot starts to turn a greenish-black.

What time is it there? Just checked. Nearly 10 a.m. I see. It's 1 a.m. here... I'm watching a silly French comedy which is nearly finished.

Pal Joey wrote:I'm watching a silly French comedy which is nearly finished.

Allo allo, Pee Jay.

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:

Pal Joey wrote:I'm watching a silly French comedy which is nearly finished.

Allo allo, Pee Jay.

There's something quite funny about the seaside there and the way they all behave. Like the time I saw some fat German? tourist slip over on the silty sand near Le Mont-Saint-Michel landing flat on his back. It was quite early in the day too. Or the kid that dropped his ice cream just after he bought it. I tried hard not to laugh but it was impossible not to smile at least.

Here we just dive into the rolling surf and if we're unlucky, straight into a swarm of bluebottles... or the jaws of a shark. Life is full of risk.

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:How is your leg, Galted?

This place comes alive when we talk about insects.

It's ok now, should be able to use it again tomorrow. My first thought after being relieved that I wasn't in Australia was that the pain was worth it for the simple reason that Tino might enjoy the insect theme of the anecdote, so you can understand my distress at your indifference.

I've bought two pairs of cargo shorts to console myself which is an added incentive to keep the leg.

Thursday fist

Sicond again.

Morning LiW.
How's it going... thus far. Any interesting plans for the day?

Morning PJ (evening?) Mainly lots of work. Three active projects and two proposals to consider, whilst fighting with motivation working from home and trying to deal with a small cat with a very loud voice that is sitting and shouting at me for no apparent reason.

lostinwales wrote:Morning PJ (evening?) Mainly lots of work. Three active projects and two proposals to consider, whilst fighting with motivation working from home and trying to deal with a small cat with a very loud voice that is sitting and shouting at me for no apparent reason.

First part sounds great so I'd just concentrate on that and shut the rest out as much as possible. Give the small cat some attention every now and then though...

I'm in a similar boat. Working on proposals but a few distractions.

I've actually gone back to school days and mapped out a weekly timetable. Had a dream about it last week so I gathered it was an important thing I could incorporate into my routine now. Printed it out and stuck it on the board. Now trying to stick to the plan.

It feels good actually. I have 'recess' and 'lunch'. Double fist/last period of exercise (walk or bike ride) either early morning or late afternoon a couple of times a week. It frees the mind...

Pal Joey wrote:

lostinwales wrote:Morning PJ (evening?) Mainly lots of work. Three active projects and two proposals to consider, whilst fighting with motivation working from home and trying to deal with a small cat with a very loud voice that is sitting and shouting at me for no apparent reason.

First part sounds great so I'd just concentrate on that and shut the rest out as much as possible. Give the small cat some attention every now and then though...

I'm in a similar boat. Working on proposals but a few distractions.

I've actually gone back to school days and mapped out a weekly timetable. Had a dream about it last week so I gathered it was an important thing I could incorporate into my routine now. Printed it out and stuck it on the board. Now trying to stick to the plan.

It feels good actually. I have 'recess' and 'lunch'. Double fist/last period of exercise (walk or bike ride) either early morning or late afternoon a couple of times a week. It frees the mind...

That is good idea.

The other thing I am playing with is just getting onto the computer when I first get up and getting an hour in before the usual start of day routines. When it works its undistracted time and you go into the rest of the day knowing you have an hour of solid work under your belt.

Galted wrote:

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:How is your leg, Galted?

This place comes alive when we talk about insects.

It's ok now, should be able to use it again tomorrow. My first thought after being relieved that I wasn't in Australia was that the pain was worth it for the simple reason that Tino might enjoy the insect theme of the anecdote, so you can understand my distress at your indifference.

I've bought two pairs of cargo shorts to console myself which is an added incentive to keep the leg.

I'm sorry Galted, I will never be indifferent to your insect stories again.

If you do lose a leg, you can do that thing that one legged people do and tie the end of your cargo shorts in a knot. Or would you just go stump out to scare young kids?

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:

Galted wrote:

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:How is your leg, Galted?

This place comes alive when we talk about insects.

It's ok now, should be able to use it again tomorrow. My first thought after being relieved that I wasn't in Australia was that the pain was worth it for the simple reason that Tino might enjoy the insect theme of the anecdote, so you can understand my distress at your indifference.

I've bought two pairs of cargo shorts to console myself which is an added incentive to keep the leg.

I'm sorry Galted, I will never be indifferent to your insect stories again.

If you do lose a leg, you can do that thing that one legged people do and tie the end of your cargo shorts in a knot. Or would you just go stump out to scare young kids?

Plus there is the opportunity for the rest of us to reuse quotes from this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njK6zQp2Fdk&ab_channel=dwaynepipe59

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:

Galted wrote:

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:How is your leg, Galted?

This place comes alive when we talk about insects.

It's ok now, should be able to use it again tomorrow. My first thought after being relieved that I wasn't in Australia was that the pain was worth it for the simple reason that Tino might enjoy the insect theme of the anecdote, so you can understand my distress at your indifference.

I've bought two pairs of cargo shorts to console myself which is an added incentive to keep the leg.

I'm sorry Galted, I will never be indifferent to your insect stories again.

If you do lose a leg, you can do that thing that one legged people do and tie the end of your cargo shorts in a knot. Or would you just go stump out to scare young kids?

I'd get a prosthetic shaped like a grasshopper leg and scare everybody.

Friday Fist

I am not even working full time today

Sicond. Morning LiW.

Evening here so just getting into sports mode. I'll chip away at the garden tomorrow. Small steps to keep it under control. Had an infestation of aphids on my magnolia trees last week. Got such a shock when I had a look up close. Sprayed it with some "Eco Oil". Seems to have done the trick.

Pal Joey wrote:Sicond. Morning LiW.

Evening here so just getting into sports mode. I'll chip away at the garden tomorrow. Small steps to keep it under control. Had an infestation of aphids on my magnolia trees last week. Got such a shock when I had a look up close. Sprayed it with some "Eco Oil". Seems to have done the trick.

Never mind magnolia tress, Pee Jay. I'm just glad you've chosen to join us and our "special" friends in the next Cold War.

What's this about attacking China with e.coli infested bugs?

Was supposed to be a day off (ish) and ended up in 2hrs of meetings instead

lostinwales wrote:What's this about attacking China with e.coli infested bugs?

Was supposed to be a day off (ish) and ended up in 2hrs of meetings instead

I've had a message from the colleague who's been covering me for the last two weeks to say that he's pretty much done f*ck all so Monday should be fun.

Galted wrote:

lostinwales wrote:What's this about attacking China with e.coli infested bugs?

Was supposed to be a day off (ish) and ended up in 2hrs of meetings instead

I've had a message from the colleague who's been covering me for the last two weeks to say that he's pretty much done f*ck all so Monday should be fun.

Houston, you'll have a problem.

Self-unmichaelsing fist, notches.

Sicond. Can't leave you talking to yourself all day even if this is the only time I post today

Turns out RicK was Jimmy Greaves and Tino was that bloke from Only Fools and Horses. No wonder it's sh1t on here today.

JuliusHMarx wrote:Tino was that bloke from Only Fools and Horses. No wonder it's sh1t on here today.

It's a poisoned chalice, that's for sure.

Duty281 wrote:

JuliusHMarx wrote:Tino was that bloke from Only Fools and Horses. No wonder it's sh1t on here today.

It's a poisoned chalice, that's for sure.

Don't start with the puns, you'll trigger everyone.

Galted wrote:

Duty281 wrote:

JuliusHMarx wrote:Tino was that bloke from Only Fools and Horses. No wonder it's sh1t on here today.

It's a poisoned chalice, that's for sure.

Don't start with the puns, you'll trigger everyone.

He's created a Rodney for his own back.

I'm not dead.

Not physically anyway.

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:I'm not dead.

Not physically anyway.

Hang in there. You're only two posts away from a life-supporting booster palindrome.

Pal Joey wrote:

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:I'm not dead.

Not physically anyway.

Hang in there. You're only two posts away from a life-supporting booster palindrome.

Blimey. I better have think about it and make it a zinger.

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:

Pal Joey wrote:

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:I'm not dead.

Not physically anyway.

Hang in there. You're only two posts away from a life-supporting booster palindrome.

Blimey. I better have think about it and make it a zinger.

Yes, it's worth haberdashery at it.

Pal Joey wrote:

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:

Pal Joey wrote:

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:I'm not dead.

Not physically anyway.

Hang in there. You're only two posts away from a life-supporting booster palindrome.

Blimey. I better have think about it and make it a zinger.

Yes, it's worth haberdashery at it.

I'm not going to waste it on a pun, Pee Jay. It will be way more exciting than that.

You'll not catch me out that easily.

Sicond fist of the week.

Sicond sicond for me I think.

How's it going, Jules?

Less than 11 years til I retire PJ. It's nice to have something to look forward to.

JuliusHMarx wrote:Less than 11 years til I retire PJ. It's nice to have something to look forward to.

Were there any nice retirement homes you saw during your recent trip to Kent? Somewhere nice by the sea or a little bit inland perhaps?

I was reading about some of the actors from the Carry On movies. It's interesting to note that Charles Hawtrey, who had very few friends, lived in Deal, Kent. In fact he tripped over the threshold (or some say collapsed) in the doorway of the Royal Hotel... breaking his leg. A few days later he threw a vase at a hospital nurse who asked for his autograph. He had refused to have his leg(s) amputated. Quite depressing that story. A lot them are gone now. That nice Aussie bird, Patsy Ann Noble, died earlier this year, a month or so after Barbara Windsor.

As my Gran once told me... "It's not nice growing old, you know...."

Morning, or what is left of it.

Pal Joey wrote:

JuliusHMarx wrote:Less than 11 years til I retire PJ. It's nice to have something to look forward to.

Were there any nice retirement homes you saw during your recent trip to Kent? Somewhere nice by the sea or a little bit inland perhaps?

I was reading about some of the actors from the Carry On movies. It's interesting to note that Charles Hawtrey, who had very few friends, lived in Deal, Kent. In fact he tripped over the threshold (or some say collapsed) in the doorway of the Royal Hotel... breaking his leg. A few days later he threw a vase at a hospital nurse who asked for his autograph. He had refused to have his leg(s) amputated. Quite depressing that story. A lot them are gone now. That nice Aussie bird, Patsy Ann Noble, died earlier this year, a month or so after Barbara Windsor.

As my Gran once told me... "It's not nice growing old, you know...."

Depressing story but fairly funny if you imagine it as a Carry On film.

Morning. Just.

Having just been on a palindrome, I am debating whether to post anymore. If I don't you'll all remember me as the guy who ended on a palindrome. The James Dean of the CC. The good die (again) young middle aged.

Galted wrote:

Pal Joey wrote:

JuliusHMarx wrote:Less than 11 years til I retire PJ. It's nice to have something to look forward to.

Were there any nice retirement homes you saw during your recent trip to Kent? Somewhere nice by the sea or a little bit inland perhaps?

I was reading about some of the actors from the Carry On movies. It's interesting to note that Charles Hawtrey, who had very few friends, lived in Deal, Kent. In fact he tripped over the threshold (or some say collapsed) in the doorway of the Royal Hotel... breaking his leg. A few days later he threw a vase at a hospital nurse who asked for his autograph. He had refused to have his leg(s) amputated. Quite depressing that story. A lot them are gone now. That nice Aussie bird, Patsy Ann Noble, died earlier this year, a month or so after Barbara Windsor.

As my Gran once told me... "It's not nice growing old, you know...."

Depressing story but fairly funny if you imagine it as a Carry On film.

Watched a couple of them recently just to waste some time.
If I recall correctly, Guildford is fairly knowledgeable on those movies.

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:Morning. Just.

Having just been on a palindrome, I am debating whether to post anymore. If I don't you'll all remember me...

I wouldn't count on it.