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Title: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Nick on October 05, 2011, 02:20:26 PM
I remember we scored pretty well on his last trip, so get voting!!  :thumbsup:

http://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/index.php?topic=8033.msg219100#msg219100
 (http://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/index.php?topic=8033.msg219100#msg219100)
WHat can possibly go wrong?
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: GROWLER on October 05, 2011, 04:30:45 PM
NOWT...apart from having to come back and read you fairy tales and general crap...NOWT cussing:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Nick on October 05, 2011, 04:56:46 PM
Of course, of course  happy100
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Just One More on October 05, 2011, 05:07:12 PM
So much to go wrong. Best you stop here Growler. I'll go instead, anything for a mate like  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: GROWLER on October 05, 2011, 05:48:35 PM
So much to go wrong. Best you stop here Growler. I'll go instead, anything for a mate like  :thumbsup:

I reckon I take you, BM and DS and shove you all on the hell ichoppy ride after all the ' witty'comments  ::) this morning. eveilgrin:
I'm becoming more worried about the bloody cable car ride now tbqath. It goes rather high apparently. scared2: sick2:

Matlock Baths Abraham Heights in Derbyshire was more than enough thank you. sick2:
 Not overly fussed on heights with absolutely nowt underneath you like.

Everything is going just fine and according to plan so far though.  cloud9:
Sorry to disappoint like. 8)
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Just One More on October 05, 2011, 07:06:53 PM
So much to go wrong. Best you stop here Growler. I'll go instead, anything for a mate like  :thumbsup:

I reckon I take you, BM and DS and shove you all on the hell ichoppy ride after all the ' witty'comments  ::) this morning. eveilgrin:


My posts this morning were

1) Mornin' Uncle. Mornin' all

2) Growler is an I.T god   (ably assisted by Miss D)

3) Oi Barman!  I owe meself a fiver, I had a little bet that Nick would be first to post that   


I was shocked what Barman and Darwin posted.  whistle:

I can still swap with you if you like mate  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Barman on October 05, 2011, 07:08:53 PM
So much to go wrong. Best you stop here Growler. I'll go instead, anything for a mate like  :thumbsup:

I reckon I take you, BM and DS and shove you all on the hell ichoppy ride after all the ' witty'comments  ::) this morning. eveilgrin:


My posts this morning were

1) Mornin' Uncle. Mornin' all

2) Growler is an I.T god   (ably assisted by Miss D)

3) Oi Barman!  I owe meself a fiver, I had a little bet that Nick would be first to post that   


I was shocked what Barman and Darwin posted.  whistle:

I can still swap with you if you like mate  :thumbsup:

You tole me to post it like!  cussing:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: GROWLER on October 05, 2011, 07:10:38 PM
So much to go wrong. Best you stop here Growler. I'll go instead, anything for a mate like  :thumbsup:

I reckon I take you, BM and DS and shove you all on the hell ichoppy ride after all the ' witty'comments  ::) this morning. eveilgrin:


My posts this morning were

1) Mornin' Uncle. Mornin' all

2) Growler is an I.T god   (ably assisted by Miss D)

3) Oi Barman!  I owe meself a fiver, I had a little bet that Nick would be first to post that    


I was shocked what Barman and Darwin posted.  whistle:

I can still swap with you if you like mate  :thumbsup:

Your tone equalled the gleefulnussnuss of the other two. evil:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Darwins Selection on October 05, 2011, 07:26:38 PM
So much to go wrong. Best you stop here Growler. I'll go instead, anything for a mate like  :thumbsup:

I reckon I take you, BM and DS and shove you all on the hell ichoppy ride after all the ' witty'comments  ::) this morning. eveilgrin:


My posts this morning were

1) Mornin' Uncle. Mornin' all

2) Growler is an I.T god   (ably assisted by Miss D)

3) Oi Barman!  I owe meself a fiver, I had a little bet that Nick would be first to post that    


I was shocked what Barman and Darwin posted.  whistle:

I can still swap with you if you like mate  :thumbsup:

Your tone equalled the gleefulnussnuss of the other two. evil:

I am deeply hurt that you have misconstrued my sympathetic and supportive comments as glee.  sad32:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Nick on October 05, 2011, 07:28:31 PM
The voting is gong well :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Barman on October 05, 2011, 07:30:13 PM
So much to go wrong. Best you stop here Growler. I'll go instead, anything for a mate like  :thumbsup:

I reckon I take you, BM and DS and shove you all on the hell ichoppy ride after all the ' witty'comments  ::) this morning. eveilgrin:


My posts this morning were

1) Mornin' Uncle. Mornin' all

2) Growler is an I.T god   (ably assisted by Miss D)

3) Oi Barman!  I owe meself a fiver, I had a little bet that Nick would be first to post that    


I was shocked what Barman and Darwin posted.  whistle:

I can still swap with you if you like mate  :thumbsup:

Your tone equalled the gleefulnussnuss of the other two. evil:

I am deeply hurt that you have misconstrued my sympathetic and supportive comments as glee.  sad32:

You are welcome (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/irony)


 whistle:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: GROWLER on October 05, 2011, 07:32:38 PM
The voting is gong well :thumbsup:

Wish you were....GOING that is. whistle:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Nick on October 05, 2011, 07:34:23 PM
Is that like "WIsh you were here"? Like an invite like?  cloud9:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: GROWLER on October 05, 2011, 07:36:21 PM
First snow of the autumn forecast for the Alps this coming Sunday. whistle:
Only for the high bits though, so gettin' there shouldn't be a problem. :thumbsup:

Sorry to disappoint all you gleeful morbid juicy tradgedy seekers like. lol:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Barman on October 05, 2011, 07:37:14 PM
First snow of the autumn forecast for the Alps this coming Sunday. whistle:
Only for the high bits though, so gettin' there shouldn't be a problem. :thumbsup:

Sorry to disappoint all you gleeful morbid juicy tradgedy seekers like. lol:

Jellycopters don't like snow like...  noooo:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Nick on October 05, 2011, 07:37:26 PM
Forget to add avalanches  Banghead Banghead Banghead
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: GROWLER on October 05, 2011, 07:40:27 PM
Is that like "WIsh you were here"? Like an invite like?  cloud9:

NO. evil:

Next?

This is going to be SUCH a disappointing thread for you blood thirsty ghouls, 'cus NOWT is going to go wrong this year. I can see it in me tea leaves like...and feel it in me bladder. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Nick on October 05, 2011, 07:42:11 PM
http://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/index.php?topic=8033.msg219100#msg219100 (http://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/index.php?topic=8033.msg219100#msg219100)  whistle:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: GROWLER on October 05, 2011, 07:43:46 PM
Forget to add avalanches  Banghead Banghead Banghead

It'll only be a birof a sprinklin' and dusting like, and if it was that bad, the hell ichopter wouldn't fly, would it? noooo:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: GROWLER on October 05, 2011, 07:47:49 PM
http://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/index.php?topic=8033.msg219100#msg219100 (http://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/index.php?topic=8033.msg219100#msg219100)  whistle:

No other Growlers to interfere and agitate me this year though. It'll be sweeeeet...as a nut, mark me werds.  :thumbsup:
I shall text you with updates of my gleefull and overwhelming joyous time and experiences. cloud9:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on October 05, 2011, 09:12:18 PM
Oh bugger now that you have discovered pineapple you won't need to take your personal cake maker with you. sad24:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Nick on October 06, 2011, 04:58:49 PM
I spose he is off soon and packing his gruns and mops and suchlike
 Sinister:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: GROWLER on October 06, 2011, 09:26:33 PM
Iam actually cacking myself anout this bloody trip in a flying wanabe coffin. sick2:

According to the Daily Mail, his lawyer Robert Hantman told Newsday Dudley (pilot of the doomed hell i chopper) was 'in shock and full of regret for what happened', adding that his chopper had a 'full maintenance check' by a 'reputable mechanic' beforehand.

Investigators believe the aircraft had lost part of its rotor blade, but it is unclear whether this caused the crash.
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: apc2010 on October 06, 2011, 09:29:23 PM
Iam actually cacking myself anout this bloody trip in a flying wanabe coffin. sick2:

According to the Daily Mail, his lawyer Robert Hantman told Newsday Dudley (pilot of the doomed hell i chopper) was 'in shock and full of regret for what happened', adding that his chopper had a 'full maintenance check' by a 'reputable mechanic' beforehand.

Investigators believe the aircraft had lost part of its rotor blade, but it is unclear whether this caused the crash.


Are you on my bingo card ......... rubschin:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 06, 2011, 09:33:47 PM
Iam actually cacking myself anout this bloody trip in a flying wanabe coffin. sick2:

According to the Daily Mail, his lawyer Robert Hantman told Newsday Dudley (pilot of the doomed hell i chopper) was 'in shock and full of regret for what happened', adding that his chopper had a 'full maintenance check' by a 'reputable mechanic' beforehand.

Investigators believe the aircraft had lost part of its rotor blade, but it is unclear whether this caused the crash.


You will be fine .

You will have a great time.

You will come back rant at us for being inconsiderate eejits  cloud9:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on October 06, 2011, 09:38:16 PM
Wot she said.  It will all be fine.
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Just One More on October 06, 2011, 09:49:01 PM
Wot the ladies said Growler. Have a great time, you're visiting a beautiful country, I'm envious. Enjoy it  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: GROWLER on October 06, 2011, 09:56:33 PM
Iam actually cacking myself anout this bloody trip in a flying wanabe coffin. sick2:

According to the Daily Mail, his lawyer Robert Hantman told Newsday Dudley (pilot of the doomed hell i chopper) was 'in shock and full of regret for what happened', adding that his chopper had a 'full maintenance check' by a 'reputable mechanic' beforehand.

Investigators believe the aircraft had lost part of its rotor blade, but it is unclear whether this caused the crash.


Are you on my bingo card ......... rubschin:

You related to that nasty Nick too? evil:

He'll be all full of sorrow if I don't come back like, I mean, who will he have left to verbally abuse all the time ey? :crying3:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: GROWLER on October 06, 2011, 09:58:58 PM
Iam actually cacking myself anout this bloody trip in a flying wanabe coffin. sick2:

According to the Daily Mail, his lawyer Robert Hantman told Newsday Dudley (pilot of the doomed hell i chopper) was 'in shock and full of regret for what happened', adding that his chopper had a 'full maintenance check' by a 'reputable mechanic' beforehand.

Investigators believe the aircraft had lost part of its rotor blade, but it is unclear whether this caused the crash.


You will be fine .

You will have a great time.

You will come back rant at us for being inconsiderate eejits  cloud9:

BTW, me camera werks, but i had to get a teenager to set it all up for me and show me how to use it, oh, and how to get the battery out after I was stopped trying to prise it out with a knife. redface:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: apc2010 on October 06, 2011, 10:00:27 PM
Iam actually cacking myself anout this bloody trip in a flying wanabe coffin. sick2:

According to the Daily Mail, his lawyer Robert Hantman told Newsday Dudley (pilot of the doomed hell i chopper) was 'in shock and full of regret for what happened', adding that his chopper had a 'full maintenance check' by a 'reputable mechanic' beforehand.

Investigators believe the aircraft had lost part of its rotor blade, but it is unclear whether this caused the crash.


Are you on my bingo card ......... rubschin:

You related to that nasty Nick too? evil:

He'll be all full of sorrow if I don't come back like, I mean, who will he have left to verbally abuse all the time ey? :crying3:

I am not a ginger ......... evil:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Nick on October 07, 2011, 02:41:15 PM
I wonder if he's gone yet  Popcorn:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Barman on October 07, 2011, 02:55:03 PM
Shrugs:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: GROWLER on October 07, 2011, 03:16:23 PM
No. Sorry. 19:00 hrs. Everything is just fine, all relaxed and peaceful like. Sorry.
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Barman on October 07, 2011, 03:18:45 PM
No. Sorry. 19:00 hrs. Everything is just fine, all relaxed and peaceful like. Sorry.

You could order some more stuff on Amazon while you are waiting like....  whistle:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Nick on October 07, 2011, 03:20:35 PM
Do they do life insurance?





























 happy001 happy001 happy001 happy001 happy001 happy001

Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Snoopy on October 07, 2011, 03:29:41 PM
I have been waving to every orange hairyplane that goes over just so he would see how much I care....

Waste of time then  tunble:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Nick on October 07, 2011, 03:30:47 PM
Hairyplanes are digi. WHich is why he is going by boat. Prolly a galley  noooo:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: GROWLER on October 07, 2011, 04:15:37 PM
No. Sorry. 19:00 hrs. Everything is just fine, all relaxed and peaceful like. Sorry.

You could order some more stuff on Amazon while you are waiting like....  whistle:

Haven't you 'ad yer pound of flesh off me this month already like?

Badger that nasty Nick trollop why don't you? evil:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Nick on October 07, 2011, 04:16:38 PM
Growler quotes SHakespeare  cloud9:  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: GROWLER on October 07, 2011, 04:24:23 PM
Growler quotes SHakespeare  cloud9:  :thumbsup:

Did I? Shrugs:

Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: GROWLER on October 07, 2011, 04:28:23 PM
Mini disaster for you, to get the juices flowing so to speak. ::)

Just been trying to superglue the broken arm on me sunglasses. Bloody good industrial strength stuff like, but it's just too fiddly. Banghead
Did however manage to stick me fingers to the sunnies though. redface:

I've torn some flesh off me paw whilst ripping them off . sad32:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Nick on October 07, 2011, 04:30:07 PM
http://www.william-shakespeare.info/act4-script-text-merchant-of-venice.htm (http://www.william-shakespeare.info/act4-script-text-merchant-of-venice.htm)
 angel1
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: GROWLER on October 07, 2011, 04:41:27 PM
http://www.william-shakespeare.info/act4-script-text-merchant-of-venice.htm (http://www.william-shakespeare.info/act4-script-text-merchant-of-venice.htm)
 angel1

Load of ole bollox that shite is.
Hate Shakespeare and all his fancy pants language.
Virtually destroyed me teenage years he did, along with that Charles Dick'ed geezer too, pair of tosspots. Wankah:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Nick on October 07, 2011, 04:45:49 PM
I will explain it all ( at length) next time you are here. We could re enact the balcony scene from Romeo and Juliet  cloud9:

Are you a size 14?
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Pastis on October 07, 2011, 04:49:14 PM
It seems Mr G eschews his airy teesh  noooo: 
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Nick on October 07, 2011, 04:50:55 PM
Nice werd: eschews
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Pastis on October 07, 2011, 04:55:29 PM
My favourite happens to be Plinth   cloud9: . Or better:  Chamfered plinth   cloud9: cloud9:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Snoopy on October 07, 2011, 04:58:47 PM
Or even Plinth of Waleth
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: GROWLER on October 07, 2011, 04:59:15 PM
I will explain it all ( at length) next time you are here. We could re enact the balcony scene from Romeo and Juliet  cloud9:

Are you a size 14?

 redface: Banghead Finger:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: GROWLER on October 07, 2011, 05:00:36 PM
War'is this shite ey? A piggin English Lit. lesson?  sick2:

I talk proper Growler language that is easily understood. cloud9:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Nick on October 07, 2011, 05:12:47 PM
Like "This jellchopper is crashn' like. Wear are the soddin' dingies?"
 point:


Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Darwins Selection on October 07, 2011, 05:52:42 PM
IS HE THERE YET? IS HE THERE YET?
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Nick on October 07, 2011, 05:53:43 PM
He is doomed noooo:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: GROWLER on October 07, 2011, 06:05:59 PM
IS HE THERE YET? IS HE THERE YET?

Yes...no. I'm HERE still, not there. ::)

I s'pose I berrer put me clobber in me van and bugger off like.


No doubt nasty Nick will keep you informed with  his totally exagerated 'disaster' tales and my fun and new found friends.
I'll try not to fall foulf of authority this year. whistle:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: GROWLER on October 07, 2011, 06:22:04 PM
He is doomed noooo:

Bollox. ::)

However, DO have fun at my expense. whistle:

Tarar 'til a week on Sunday....hopefully whistle:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Nick on October 07, 2011, 06:25:46 PM
 sad24: sad24: sad24: sad24:

I wonder if he has made a will
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Snoopy on October 07, 2011, 06:27:36 PM
Oh Gawd!   He's prolly left you his gruns!
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Nick on October 07, 2011, 06:29:00 PM
I need compost :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on October 07, 2011, 06:45:16 PM
I have two compost books I could send you for none composting like. confused:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Nick on October 08, 2011, 11:21:52 AM
A progress report has been received  :thumbsup:

Quote
Greetins from shitty Belgium. Too many overly excited grot sprogs running amok on boat at 3.a.m. Rain is actually from hell. Service bogs stinking of breathtaking ammonia. Prepaid pumps are bastards and need ripping out by the roots.
:thumbsup:


Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Snoopy on October 08, 2011, 11:36:47 AM
WTF is he doing in Belgium?


If you go by ferry then children running around and shite toilets are inevitable. Should have gone Eurotunnel.

Most petrol pumps on the continent are prepaid, certainly all those on motorways are ~ I foresee trouble ahead.
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Nick on October 09, 2011, 11:48:30 AM
No news today  scared2:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Snoopy on October 09, 2011, 12:53:42 PM
 He should have reached Denmark by now by that route
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Nick on October 09, 2011, 01:06:56 PM
Bulletin:

Quote
Drivin through Jerrmany in luvvly sunshine n scenery. NO disasters today as yet. Don't want to talk about my experience of navigating around Eindhoven yesterday [WHAT FOOKING ROUTE  IS HE GOING?] NEVER rely on sat nav.

Bad a broad bear
noooo:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 09, 2011, 05:03:51 PM
Is this a day trip to the mountains ?  rubschin:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Nick on October 09, 2011, 08:29:37 PM
More news. He seems to be pished noooo:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 10, 2011, 06:27:29 AM
Was he nice to you ?  eeek:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Snoopy on October 10, 2011, 06:37:03 AM
Eindhoven has a mahoosive ring road but the motorway to Germany doesn't go anywhere near it. Eindhoven is just a bunch of factories (mostly owned by Phillips) on the horizon .... If you follow the right route that is. But there is no need to go through Belgium, Holland or Germany to get to Switzerland from Calais. Not even by the scenic route.  Banghead
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Darwins Selection on October 10, 2011, 09:19:33 AM
I have a postcard. cloud9:


A bit cryptic: "You were out when we called".   rubschin:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Nick on October 10, 2011, 09:19:47 AM
Amongst other inane ramblings Growler sends "virtual ugs snogs and Swiss choccy to the gerls" ::)
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on October 10, 2011, 09:43:09 AM
 cloud9: cloud9:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 10, 2011, 11:24:15 AM
^^^ Wot she said ^^^  cloud9:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Nick on October 10, 2011, 12:41:20 PM
Growler texts from Interlaken hospital!! His friend is being checked for suspicious arm and chest pains. He also reports extensive flooding and road closures. ::)

He thinks he may be marooned  eeek:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Nick on October 10, 2011, 03:23:33 PM
It goes on!!

Quote
I am an abandoned abroad bear in sunshine. I am being adopted by strangers now. I am being taken away to where I am not actually too sure  scared2: I am a bit lost, anxious and confusilicated.No one understands me. I want my German friend back, HELP
scared2:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on October 10, 2011, 03:35:38 PM
Ah that explains the white coats (I thought that he might have been sectioned) it must be bad he has asked for cake. eeek:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Nick on October 10, 2011, 03:41:29 PM
Ooh, is he texting you too? My poll left out flooding and kidnapping for some reason rubschin:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Barman on October 10, 2011, 05:58:35 PM
 whistle:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Nick on October 10, 2011, 06:02:48 PM
I just spoke to him. Things over there are gong from bad to werser. It is very funy, even his SatNav has reset to German and he has no idea what is going on. noooo:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 10, 2011, 06:04:07 PM
Poor Nick , he may need hospital treatment himself soon - for broken ribs  lol: lol: lol: . He was laughing so much when he just rang  but tbh so was I  redface:

Poor bloke - after taking the most convoluted route possible to arrive at his destination ( and he claimed getting the train from the airport to his destination was too difficult  noooo: ) , it appears his host has had a heart attack . Maybe he din't actually expect him to turn up and when he opened the door it was all a bit much for him  lol:

So poor friendy is in horsepickle and he has made arrangements for Growler to be looked after by his friends. Except they only speak German . They give him food he knows not what it is and now they have left him on his own.

He is cut off by local flooding and can't go and see his matey in hospital as the sat nav now only speaks German ...gawd only knows how it got him there or maybe that was the problem.

I don't think we should be expecting too many gorgeous scenic pictures with his new camera like  lol:

He best start out to return home at this rate  noooo:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Nick on October 10, 2011, 06:08:15 PM
 happy001 happy001 happy001 happy001 happy001 happy001 happy001
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Barman on October 10, 2011, 06:16:36 PM
And he hasn't set foot in the jellycopter yet...  noooo:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Nick on October 10, 2011, 06:19:57 PM
His texts are becoming increasingly frantic happy001 happy001 happy001 happy001
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 10, 2011, 06:26:49 PM
He must be completely delusional if he is texting you for reassurance  lol:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Just One More on October 10, 2011, 06:33:39 PM
Poor Growler  noooo:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 10, 2011, 06:43:37 PM
At least he'll have the Classic Car Show to look forward to when he gets back with you guys  whistle:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Snoopy on October 10, 2011, 06:54:28 PM
Growler and Nick ..... Like Bookends on a shelf labelled "Disasters"







Before I die I must turn this all into a book.
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Nick on October 10, 2011, 07:00:14 PM
 cloud9:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Darwins Selection on October 10, 2011, 09:55:02 PM
Growler and Nick ..... Like Bookends on a shelf labelled "Disasters"
Are we sure they aren't related?

I suppose the never ending comedy of errors they experience must shift the average chance of disaster away from the rest of us.
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Barman on October 11, 2011, 04:33:14 AM
Growler and Nick ..... Like Bookends on a shelf labelled "Disasters"


happy001
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Uncle Mort on October 11, 2011, 06:07:45 AM
Schadenfreude is one German word that he's going to learn when he get's back.  ;)
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Nick on October 11, 2011, 08:28:21 AM
Growlergram latest:It seems his now 350 miles from his car for some reason, he continues:


Quote
I must not panic. I must not panic

Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 11, 2011, 08:30:31 AM
 eeek:

Has his car floated away in the floods ?

Did he decide to tackle the trains ?

Is he in the jellycopter ?
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Darwins Selection on October 11, 2011, 08:30:42 AM
Schadenfreude is one German word that he's going to learn when he get's back.  ;)

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Nick on October 11, 2011, 10:53:52 AM
Growler now reporting that his bessy mate has been released from hospital and the sun has put in an appearance. What can possibly go wrong? rubschin:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Snoopy on October 11, 2011, 11:05:18 AM
Prolly return home via Spain  ;)
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Barman on October 11, 2011, 11:29:47 AM
Growler now reporting that his bessy mate has been released from hospital and the sun has put in an appearance. What can possibly go wrong? rubschin:

Sunburn...?  rubschin:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on October 11, 2011, 12:34:26 PM
Miss D and I will stand by with calamine lotion, after we have eaten the chocolates obviously. whistle:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 11, 2011, 01:20:26 PM
I will go into emergency cake making mode  cloud9:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Barman on October 11, 2011, 01:33:19 PM
I will go into emergency cake making mode  cloud9:


oooohhh.... send me some like! Drool:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Nick on October 11, 2011, 10:16:11 PM
Growler reports that the Eiger is "very big"  noooo: noooo:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Barman on October 12, 2011, 07:00:23 AM
The Eiger Sanction 1975 Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEc1aEYmiA8#)

 rubschin:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Nick on October 13, 2011, 08:56:04 AM
Growler reports that it is nearly jellycopter time and that his trousers will soon be overflowing  sick2:He has also lost his coat again  noooo:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Nick on October 13, 2011, 09:17:39 AM
He now reports that he has suddenly become religious  ::)
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Snoopy on October 13, 2011, 09:32:31 AM
To discover the value of prayer and dry cleaning shares in one day is a truly wonderful conversion.  angel1
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Darwins Selection on October 13, 2011, 10:30:55 AM
Growler reports that he has also lost his coat again  noooo:

Is he moulting?
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Nick on October 13, 2011, 01:22:21 PM
No news  scared2:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on October 13, 2011, 02:12:40 PM
He's fine.
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Nick on October 13, 2011, 02:14:35 PM
Are you there too  eeek:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on October 13, 2011, 02:17:05 PM
Well, I am not there but I am here.  I have felt him in my water or something. freddy:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Darwins Selection on October 13, 2011, 03:37:18 PM
I have felt him in my water or something.

Could be worse I suppose.  noooo:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on October 13, 2011, 07:43:14 PM
Oh yes much much worse...
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Nick on October 14, 2011, 05:19:13 PM
He lives cloud9:
 sick2:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Nick on October 15, 2011, 04:12:13 PM
New Growlergram

Quote
The bear god has landed = Poland, Latvia or Romania? NOt sure tbh

He seems confuzzled and lost
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on October 15, 2011, 05:17:15 PM

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs4.postimage.org%2F2p9ebuuqs%2Fpaddingtom.jpg&hash=9dc6d1c42ba76e052ef6108bc9625b0a384dc548) (http://postimage.org/image/2p9ebuuqs/)
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 15, 2011, 05:20:22 PM
He has been missed  sad24:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on October 15, 2011, 07:35:52 PM
He has also been pissed. sad24:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: GROWLER on October 16, 2011, 09:38:44 AM
I am BACK! eveilgrin:
I have many many tales to tell. :thumbsup:

Just lets get one thing straight from the outset,
I travelled via Belgium to get to Dusseldorf to team up with my geeeerman frend, and then we both went in his car to Swissy land.

I can also confirm that Einhoven is just one big ring road. I know, I went 'round it half a dozen times before I escaped its clutches. evil:

Oh, I forgot to mention. I'm going away again in a week to southern Spain for some trauma free relaxation like. cloud9:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Darwins Selection on October 16, 2011, 10:29:00 AM
I am BACK! eveilgrin:
I have many many tales to tell. :thumbsup:

Just lets get one thing straight from the outset,
I travelled via Belgium to get to Dusseldorf to team up with my geeeerman frend, and then we both went in his car to Swissy land.

I can also confirm that Einhoven is just one big ring road. I know, I went 'round it half a dozen times before I escaped its clutches. evil:

Oh, I forgot to mention. I'm going away again in a week to southern Spain for some trauma free relaxation like. cloud9:
Welcome home.
You obviously had a real adventure.

 Popcorn:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Barman on October 16, 2011, 11:37:35 AM
Welcome back Bear!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 16, 2011, 11:47:00 AM
We3lcome home Bear  cloud9:

What did ya bring us back like  ?  whistle:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: bodiam on October 16, 2011, 04:25:07 PM
http://youtu.be/Ww4v2cP-MDo (http://youtu.be/Ww4v2cP-MDo)                                                           barman: barman:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: GROWLER on October 16, 2011, 06:02:43 PM
We3lcome home Bear  cloud9:

What did ya bring us back like  ?  whistle:

Toblerone, light and dark...dark is the yumstiesyest like imo  cloud9:, and ginger bread bars with BEARS iced on them. cloud9:
Scoffed the rest of the nibbles...biccies, sweets, fruit dinks, apples, and cheese and hammy type stuff stuff , on me long journey 'ome yesterday. whistle:

Did I tell you that I do actually HATE Eindhoven now, 'cus I was verging on a panic attack trying to escape with no one to help me on the ,maps and directions.
They were uselass anyway, as was the Tom Tom, as all the roads are seemingly fairly new.
Tom was showing me in a land of fields mainly. eeek:
It's one scary place 'cus everywhere looks the same, and there are squillions of roads darting off all over the show, and the traffic and drivers show absolutely NO mercy whatsoever for strangers. noooo:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Nick on October 16, 2011, 06:04:01 PM
 happy100
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: GROWLER on October 16, 2011, 06:04:56 PM
happy100

Ahhhhhhh, thank you.  cloud9:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Nick on October 16, 2011, 06:06:51 PM
Have you ever driven in SPain whistle:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: GROWLER on October 16, 2011, 06:10:17 PM
The disappointments were there waiting for me sadly, but all paled into insignificance by the sheer and almost unbelievale beauty of the country. eeek:
A total feast of sensory overload is the best way to describe Swizzyland. cloud9:
Pictures DO NOT do it justice. I nearly cried when I saw the immense and awesome Eiger for the very first time, 'specially after having only watched the filum 2 weeks ago.
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on October 16, 2011, 06:10:49 PM
I have welcomed you back on several threads so I won't do so again, bah....welcome back bear. xxx You are quite right about dark Toblerone BTW.
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: GROWLER on October 16, 2011, 06:11:45 PM
Have you ever driven in SPain whistle:

Yes. Twice. Wrong thread anyway 'tits for brains'. whistle:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 16, 2011, 06:13:56 PM
I have welcomed you back on several threads so I won't do so again, bah....welcome back bear. xxx You are quite right about dark Toblerone BTW.

Cool , more of the light stuff left for me  cloud9:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Nick on October 16, 2011, 06:14:26 PM
On my first ever visit there (1972) i met two lads prostrate in a park. They were knackered.  They  had won a holiday there from SKi Yoghurt. A cycling holiday happy002 happy002
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: GROWLER on October 16, 2011, 06:34:22 PM
The Swiss are a most pleasant race. Vitually everyone sez 'ello and smiles. eeek:
Vandalism litter and graffiti are virtually non exsistant, same as loutism and chav lad car driving dick ed yoofs. Not nob 'ed motorbike riders either.
On saying that, get it wrong on some of their roads, and you WILL die when you finally reach the ground.

The place is so tranquil and quiet you almost think yer on another planet! eeek:

BIG downside though are the prices of everything, bar fags and baccy whiich is a little cheaper than 'ere.
All I can assume is thet the wages must be quite high to reflect  the cost of living, which  is eye watering.
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: GROWLER on October 16, 2011, 07:04:14 PM
Of course, the main talking point was this:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/4175944.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/4175944.stm)

I was based in Myringain (sp) 15 miles away, and the river was like a boiling mass of angry extremely fast flowing debris.
Just managed to eascape the road from the airstrip back into town  as the walls and embankment of this 'boiling'  river were just beginning to be breached. eeek:
A truly scary sight.
Parts of Interlaken were quite badly effected, and whole swathes of rail lines were swept away, others left dangling in mid air. Sort of thing you only see on tv normally. eeek:

As a consequence, the airshow was cancelled, as they needed all the military they could muster to help clear up the mess.

Still, the Trift bridge experience was still to be experienced................ noooo:
Landslides high up in the mountains had swept away all access to it, and it'll be closed for months apparently. sad32:

Still, the helleek opter ride beckoned............. noooo:
Thursday was the only cloudy day (bar Monday morning) of the week, and the booked flight had to be cancelled due to low cloud.
They rang in the afternoon to say that cloud was sufficiently high now, and the booking they had for the afternoon flight had 1 spare space available on it.
My Geeeeerman friend asked if I'd like to go instead of 'im like, but being the kind thoughtful generous geezer what I am,   cloud9: i insisted he took it, lickle sweetie that I really am.  angel1 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Nick on October 16, 2011, 07:06:22 PM
Scaredy bear  point: point: point: point:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: GROWLER on October 16, 2011, 07:11:08 PM
Scaredy bear  point: point: point: point:

Piggin' wasn't  evil: , only the river was a bit scary, granted.

I'm a kind  thoughtful and generoius bear I is, angel1
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Just One More on October 16, 2011, 08:47:31 PM
The disappointments were there waiting for me sadly, but all paled into insignificance by the sheer and almost unbelievale beauty of the country. eeek:
A total feast of sensory overload is the best way to describe Swizzyland. cloud9 

I was there 1970 for six months, and for two weeks in '74. You describe it well  cloud9:  cloud9:  cloud9:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: GROWLER on October 16, 2011, 09:02:02 PM
The disappointments were there waiting for me sadly, but all paled into insignificance by the sheer and almost unbelievale beauty of the country. eeek:
A total feast of sensory overload is the best way to describe Swizzyland. cloud9 

I was there 1970 for six months, and for two weeks in '74. You describe it well  cloud9:  cloud9:  cloud9:

I'd luv to go on a whopper of an 'oliday there for several weeks  to explore a bit more like, but it's financially totally out of the question.
44 piggin' SF's for a 1 hour 10 mile return trip on a bus up to the foot of the Wetterhorn for a 'oofin' about for the afternoon...that's about 34 snotaroonies in Inglish like! eeek:
20 snots 'll get you a basic 1 course meal. Gunisee...if you like it,  sick2:  werks out at about 6 squiddlies. eeek:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: GROWLER on October 16, 2011, 09:06:01 PM
Talking of my walk in the foothills and shadow of that awesome and beautiful but fearsome looking Wetterhorn  scared2: was a sruggle tbh.
Don't know if being 6,500 feet up affects yer bellows like, but I was getting mighty puffed out far too quickly for comfort tbh. confused:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Just One More on October 16, 2011, 09:16:30 PM
When I was there for six months, that was convalescence, one of the reasons was what was described to me as the "thinner air" at 6,000ft, so yes, you would feel puffed out
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Nick on October 16, 2011, 09:19:23 PM
Hence the "puffing and panting " option in my poll whistle:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: GROWLER on October 16, 2011, 09:21:01 PM
When I was there for six months, that was convalescence, one of the reasons was what was described to me as the "thinner air" at 6,000ft, so yes, you would feel puffed out

'Kin GOOSED are the werds I'd use to best describe my condition after walking up 'ill for 2-4 minutes. redface:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs2.postimage.org%2F16l2h8fdw%2Fwetterhorn.jpg&hash=3dac3c93c8922b2e4262a39f6813406f6e34165f) (http://postimage.org/image/16l2h8fdw/)
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: GROWLER on October 16, 2011, 09:23:49 PM
Hence the "puffing and panting " option in my poll whistle:

...and there's me with this piggin dream of goin' up Kilamanjaro one day. happy001
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Darwins Selection on October 16, 2011, 09:48:02 PM
Hence the "puffing and panting " option in my poll whistle:

...and there's me with this piggin dream of goin' up Kilamanjaro one day. happy001

You could have your ashes sprinkled there.
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: Just One More on October 17, 2011, 06:50:01 AM
Hence the "puffing and panting " option in my poll whistle:

...and there's me with this piggin dream of goin' up Kilamanjaro one day. happy001

Is he an american wrestler  rubschin:  eeek:
Title: Re: The new all new Growler's holiday disasters thread
Post by: GROWLER on October 17, 2011, 08:16:43 AM
Hence the "puffing and panting " option in my poll whistle:

...and there's me with this piggin dream of goin' up Kilamanjaro one day. happy001

Is he an american wrestler  rubschin:  eeek:

Pray, do tell me that you are just messin'? rubschin:
You NEVER know in this place though. whistle:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs1.postimage.org%2Fdu0mbop0%2Fkilamanjaro.jpg&hash=50399ee4fb857c22fd7bfa9935aa6a2b641e6f2e) (http://postimage.org/image/du0mbop0/)

19,000 feet of pure heaven...apparently.