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Title: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 22, 2008, 09:28:21 AM
Mrs TMR(to be) decided we should do the two hour horse riding alond the beach/over the sand dunes thing.

First off, I've only been on a horse once before and secondly, I am allergic to them - blotchy skin rashes.

But no matter, it would be nice plodding along in the late afternoon

Four of us in the group, plus the guide - Makkarone.

The other three in the group declared themselves "competent riders". Me - beginner.

No problem I thought.

It started off gently enough and the warm late afternoon breeze was lovely along the first bit.

Then, quite without warning, the guide shouted something and all horses took off like the devil herself were after them

Holy shit.

I am hanging on for dear life - not a clue what to do, so I think John Wayne stylee - lean back legs straight out in front and somehow manage to stay on, despite me falling as the horse is rising. I feel like someone has a piledriver up my back. After about a minute, the guide shouts something else and the horses all slow to a gentle trot. I am sweating and my back is killing me. Mrs TMR(to be) says "that was great - they are very fast!" I give a slight wimper and smile.

This goes on for two more hours. During one gallop, it was lobbed clean out of the saddle and was hanging on at the side, round the horse's neck, stones and small rocks only feet away from my head. And my foot was caught in the stirrup. Eventually the horse stopped and I righted myself.

On a few occasions, I thought I was going to meet my maker.

Makkarone was laughing. Mrs TMR(to be) could see I was in a lot of trouble.

Eventually, we finished and I got off the horse - my legs barely functioning.

This morning, I can barely walk and Mrs TMR(to be) is suffering too - with big bruises in tender areas.

The force of me landing on the uprising horse has also led to a fairly large tear in the scrotum region - I didn't realise until this morning.

From now on, I will stick to things with wheels...
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Nick on September 22, 2008, 09:32:21 AM
Sounds like you are going to stick to most things for a while  point:

Horses? Don't trust them!
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Snoopy on September 22, 2008, 09:34:50 AM
How long is this holiday anyway?
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 22, 2008, 09:37:17 AM
Makkarone also had the cheek at the end to ask for a tip!

In my best "East-End" gangster voice said "You, son, can fvck right off".
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 22, 2008, 09:38:46 AM
Three weeks Snoops - back home Sunday night. Assuming I can walk.

I am taking lots of medicinal lager to dull the pain.
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: tel on September 22, 2008, 09:40:11 AM
Oh dear.

You will be missing John Chips 80th do on saturday then.
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 22, 2008, 09:47:03 AM
Bugger. JC is a legend and Mrs TMR(to be) always gets him dancing. If there is a collection going round for him, can you lob some in and I will pay you back?
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: tel on September 22, 2008, 09:56:19 AM
Nothing has been mentioned so far, will ask around this evening. His actual birthday is monday 29th.

Not sure about attending yet, as it also Mrs Tels birthday.
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Barman on September 22, 2008, 12:12:41 PM
Horses are to be avoided at all costs unless cooked slightly rare and served with frites…  cloud9:

Last time I went on one of the bastard things was Gulf Shores Alabama… the group I was with thought it would be ‘great to ride the things along the beach and in the surf…’  noooo:

The bastard thing I was on took off into the water and tried to drown me! It was swimming along with me the soaking wet, somewhat reluctant passenger clinging to its back…  cussing:
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Uncle Mort on September 22, 2008, 12:25:09 PM
Well that certainly goes on my list of things not to do before I die.
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Snoopy on September 22, 2008, 12:27:52 PM
I learned to ride (A Horse!) when I was fourteen  ~ easy when you know how.  whistle:
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Barman on September 22, 2008, 12:28:06 PM
Well that certainly goes on my list of things not to do before I die.
Indeed... you turn the steering thing and they go off in a completely different direction - mostly under low branches or sharp scratchy things!  cussing:
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Barman on September 22, 2008, 12:30:30 PM
I learned to ride (A Horse!) when I was fourteen  ~ easy when you know how.  whistle:
Fourteen is rather old to learn new tricks isn't it...?  rubschin:

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Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Snoopy on September 22, 2008, 12:31:56 PM
It's only two in human years
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Nick on September 22, 2008, 01:18:52 PM
Why is that horse wearing socks?
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Snoopy on September 22, 2008, 01:23:19 PM
Because it would look fvcking silly in tights
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 22, 2008, 03:43:17 PM
14, Snoops?  Had horses been invented then?
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Darwins Selection on September 22, 2008, 03:47:30 PM
14, Snoops?  Had horses been invented then?

 point:
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Snoopy on September 22, 2008, 03:54:12 PM
Dunno wot you're larfin' at old 'un.
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Darwins Selection on September 22, 2008, 04:21:23 PM
Dunno wot you're larfin' at old 'un.
'Twas a good quip and worthy of recognition.

His scrotum will be festering properly by now so it is a good time to cheer him up anyway.

It will be like a Tesco bag holding a couple of Jaffas by the morning.  noooo:
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Barman on September 22, 2008, 04:29:34 PM
Dunno wot you're larfin' at old 'un.
'Twas a good quip and worthy of recognition.

His scrotum will be festering properly by now so it is a good time to cheer him up anyway.

It will be like a Tesco bag holding a couple of Jaffas by the morning.  noooo:
sick2:
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 22, 2008, 04:46:08 PM
Dunno wot you're larfin' at old 'un.

Uncle Snoop, Uncle Snoop, I've been watching the coverage and debte in the news. Can you remember why Stonehenge was built and what they actually used it for..  whistle:
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Snoopy on September 22, 2008, 05:04:07 PM
Dunno wot you're larfin' at old 'un.

Uncle Snoop, Uncle Snoop, I've been watching the coverage and debte in the news. Can you remember why Stonehenge was built and what they actually used it for..  whistle:

I went there once ~ didn't have a leg to stand on.
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 22, 2008, 05:12:16 PM
I was hoping he could tell me about how he helped to build the Pyramids, too...
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Barman on September 22, 2008, 05:37:11 PM
I was hoping he could tell me about how he helped to build the Pyramids, too...
I thought spacemen built them...?  rubschin:
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Nick on September 22, 2008, 06:01:33 PM
Of course, of course  happy100

Now tell LL it's yor bedtime  noooo:
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 22, 2008, 06:24:29 PM
I was hoping he could tell me about how he helped to build the Pyramids, too...
I thought spacemen built them...?  rubschin:

In that case maybe we should ask Nick. There is no way in hell anyone with his capability for chaos and cock ups can be from earth.  whistle:
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Barman on September 23, 2008, 04:50:15 AM
Of course, of course  happy100

Now tell LL it's yor bedtime  noooo:
eyes:
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 23, 2008, 10:15:59 AM
I didn't realise horse riding was so hard on the body.

Today I can barely walk and it's not down to the slight tear in delicate parts

I feel like I used to after the first game of rugby of the season - like I've been run over by a truck.

I am walking like C3PO. Not good.
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Darwins Selection on September 23, 2008, 01:28:12 PM
I am talking like C3PO. Not good.

I say, the old plums are a bit tender R2.
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: grumpyoldsoldier on September 23, 2008, 03:00:56 PM
Because it would look fvcking silly in tights
drumroll:    Boom boom!!!
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: grumpyoldsoldier on September 23, 2008, 03:02:38 PM
I was hoping he could tell me about how he helped to build the Pyramids, too...
I thought spacemen built them...?  rubschin:

I was abducted by them you know, I still have the anal probe!
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Barman on September 23, 2008, 03:05:24 PM
I was hoping he could tell me about how he helped to build the Pyramids, too...
I thought spacemen built them...?  rubschin:

I was abducted by them you know, I still have the anal probe!
I think you'll find that is anal lube GOS...?  point:
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: grumpyoldsoldier on September 23, 2008, 03:11:53 PM
You sure? (I was asked if I wanted to assist in their breeding programme though)
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 23, 2008, 03:16:27 PM
Present company excepted of course but I've noticed that in the main 'abductees' tend to be dozy Americans hicks.

I can't help wondering if our visitors are Betelgeuse Hillbillies...  whistle:
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 23, 2008, 04:03:19 PM
DS - the plums are fine, I used Mrs TMR(to be's) sewing kit for a bit of home surgery. Job done.

The pain is down to various muscles being stretched to bursting point in my efforts to hang on to the wretched beast.
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Darwins Selection on September 23, 2008, 04:12:35 PM
The pain is down to various muscles being stretched to bursting point in my efforts to hang on to the wretched beast.

That is no way to speak of your espoused.  noooo:

Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Nick on September 23, 2008, 04:16:19 PM
Camel Cock  point:
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 23, 2008, 04:16:35 PM
You had better hope she doesn't see that, DS...

;-)
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Nick on April 12, 2010, 12:04:29 PM
I hate horses  evil:
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Barman on April 12, 2010, 12:06:33 PM
I hate horses  evil:

 Popcorn:
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Nick on April 12, 2010, 12:19:34 PM
1. When I was 6 a horse I was feeding was stung by a bee and reared  up over me with its hooves and everyfink
2. A police horse in London sneezed through my car window once and fired a ball of snot about the size of a football onto my steering wheel  sick2:
3. I gave a neighbour's horse and apple and it bit me  evil:
4. They know I don't like them and all the horses I meet now put their ears back and roll their eyes at me  scared2:
5. They are all bastards

OK
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Barman on April 12, 2010, 12:21:10 PM
Okay... so why did you post on a 2008 thread about horses...?  confused2:
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Nick on April 12, 2010, 12:21:48 PM
I am the Affs and you owe me ?5 angel1
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Barman on April 12, 2010, 12:25:12 PM
I am the Affs and you owe me ?5 angel1

No, you are nutty...  whacky115
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Nick on April 12, 2010, 12:26:16 PM
 sad32:
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Barman on April 12, 2010, 12:29:57 PM
As a fruitcake...  noooo:
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Nick on April 12, 2010, 12:30:34 PM
With a train on top?  cussing:
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Snoopy on April 12, 2010, 12:31:28 PM


I like horses despite being trodden on by one at the age of 6 ..........
........................and bitten by one at the age of 36.
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Barman on April 12, 2010, 12:31:45 PM
With a train on top?  cussing:

Yes Nick...  whistle:
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Nick on April 12, 2010, 12:33:20 PM


I like horses despite being trodden on by one at the age of 6 ..........
........................and bitten by one at the age of 36.

I prefer goats and pigs. I can hypnotise pigs, which is a rare skill  angel1
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Snoopy on April 12, 2010, 12:45:12 PM
It was early last December, as near as I remember
I was walking down the street in tipsy pride
No one was I disturbing, as I lay down by the curbing
And a pig came up and lay down by my side

As I lay there in the gutter, thinking thoughts I cannot utter
A lady passing by was heard to say
"You can tell a man who boozes by the company he chooses"
And the pig got up and slowly walked away

 whistle:
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Nick on April 12, 2010, 12:49:48 PM
Pigs LIKE being hypnotised  evil:
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: tel on April 12, 2010, 02:14:45 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/bristol/8615446.stm
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Fig Head on April 19, 2010, 09:53:01 AM
at the time lots of stuff seems to be great ideas but most of the time turns to be complete nuts,,


stupid stuff seems to be great i have no idea why
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Barman on April 19, 2010, 09:53:56 AM
at the time lots of stuff seems to be great ideas but most of the time turns to be complete nuts,,


stupid stuff seems to be great i have no idea why

Booze normally...  redface:
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Fig Head on April 19, 2010, 01:27:33 PM
at the time lots of stuff seems to be great ideas but most of the time turns to be complete nuts,,


stupid stuff seems to be great i have no idea why

Booze normally...  redface:

believe me i dont need the booze, my brain seems to produce some crazy ideas that i sooner or LATER realize that only me would come up with such eaither really great ideas for normal humans or really really stupid ideas that only crack heads can come up with such bad bad bad ideas !!

oh well,
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Barman on April 19, 2010, 01:34:18 PM
at the time lots of stuff seems to be great ideas but most of the time turns to be complete nuts,,


stupid stuff seems to be great i have no idea why

Booze normally...  redface:

believe me i dont need the booze, my brain seems to produce some crazy ideas that i sooner or LATER realize that only me would come up with such eaither really great ideas for normal humans or really really stupid ideas that only crack heads can come up with such bad bad bad ideas !!

oh well,

How about getting an avatart - good idea or not...?
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Fig Head on April 19, 2010, 02:10:19 PM
at the time lots of stuff seems to be great ideas but most of the time turns to be complete nuts,,


stupid stuff seems to be great i have no idea why

Booze normally...  redface:

i was just thinking where did my avatar come from !!

you are such a star in my shining sky  eyes: eyes:

believe me i dont need the booze, my brain seems to produce some crazy ideas that i sooner or LATER realize that only me would come up with such eaither really great ideas for normal humans or really really stupid ideas that only crack heads can come up with such bad bad bad ideas !!

oh well,

How about getting an avatart - good idea or not...?
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Barman on April 19, 2010, 02:15:31 PM
I pinched it from the other place... let me know if you want to use something else...
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 19, 2010, 02:19:42 PM
you are such a star in my shining sky  eyes: eyes:

 eeek:

Is BM your stalker  whistle:

Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Barman on April 19, 2010, 03:12:27 PM
you are such a star in my shining sky  eyes: eyes:

 eeek:

Is BM your stalker  whistle:



No!  cussing:
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Snoopy on April 19, 2010, 03:24:52 PM
you are such a star in my shining sky  eyes: eyes:

 eeek:

Is BM your stalker  whistle:



No!  cussing:

Methinks he doth protest too much  whistle:
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 19, 2010, 03:27:35 PM
Indeed Snoops ...bit of an over reaction one might say  whistle:

The VP court of Human Injustice declares the Barman guilty as charged 8)
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Fig Head on April 19, 2010, 03:37:16 PM
Indeed Snoops ...bit of an over reaction one might say  whistle:

The VP court of Human Injustice declares the Barman guilty as charged 8)


Lol !! Leave Him Alone angry041: angry041:
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Snoopy on April 19, 2010, 03:38:00 PM
SHAN'T!  eveilgrin:
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 19, 2010, 03:42:59 PM
Indeed Snoops ...bit of an over reaction one might say  whistle:

The VP court of Human Injustice declares the Barman guilty as charged 8)


Lol !! Leave Him Alone angry041: angry041:

BM has a bodyguard  whistle:
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Fig Head on April 19, 2010, 03:47:43 PM
Indeed Snoops ...bit of an over reaction one might say  whistle:

The VP court of Human Injustice declares the Barman guilty as charged 8)


Lol !! Leave Him Alone angry041: angry041:

BM has a bodyguard  whistle:


 eyes: eyes: very beautiful one hahaha
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Snoopy on April 19, 2010, 03:52:11 PM
Indeed Snoops ...bit of an over reaction one might say  whistle:

The VP court of Human Injustice declares the Barman guilty as charged 8)


Lol !! Leave Him Alone angry041: angry041:

BM has a bodyguard  whistle:


Mudguard more like.
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Pastis on April 19, 2010, 03:56:54 PM
 drumroll:
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Fig Head on April 19, 2010, 03:59:24 PM
Indeed Snoops ...bit of an over reaction one might say  whistle:

The VP court of Human Injustice declares the Barman guilty as charged 8)


Lol !! Leave Him Alone angry041: angry041:

BM has a bodyguard  whistle:


Mudguard more like.
evil:
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Barman on April 19, 2010, 04:10:46 PM
It isn't me I tells ya!  Banghead
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 19, 2010, 07:00:14 PM
Isn't you that what....bought in reinforcements  whistle:
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Barman on April 19, 2010, 07:01:20 PM
Isn't you that what....bought in reinforcements  whistle:

No, I... I'm not... I'm.... confused... . redface:
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 19, 2010, 07:02:10 PM
My work here is done  angel1
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Barman on April 19, 2010, 07:02:28 PM
My work here is done  angel1

 evil:
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: apc2010 on April 27, 2010, 01:26:02 PM
Two Sundays ago had a "few" beers with father in law and decided we would like to take up a sport, left went to a bar and signed up to a football team. Now tonight I find myself having to play. The most exercise I have had in years is walking to the shops to buy ciggies and he is in his 60's.........
(btw in cyprus and v hot)......
Check out the departed thread tomorrow ???
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Barman on April 27, 2010, 02:10:21 PM
Two Sundays ago had a "few" beers with father in law and decided we would like to take up a sport, left went to a bar and signed up to a football team. Now tonight I find myself having to play. The most exercise I have had in years is walking to the shops to buy ciggies and he is in his 60's.........
(btw in cyprus and v hot)......
Check out the departed thread tomorrow ???

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Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 27, 2010, 05:33:46 PM
Two Sundays ago had a "few" beers with father in law and decided we would like to take up a sport, left went to a bar and signed up to a football team. Now tonight I find myself having to play. The most exercise I have had in years is walking to the shops to buy ciggies and he is in his 60's.........
(btw in cyprus and v hot)......
Check out the departed thread tomorrow ???

I'll have the Deep Heat on standby  whistle:
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Snoopy on April 27, 2010, 05:46:11 PM
Wintergreen Embrocation ~ for real men who play with oval shaped balls  whistle:
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: apc2010 on April 28, 2010, 10:39:14 AM
Oh dear, worse than I thought ,father in law ended up in hospital with concussion (ooopps) and I was violently sick at half time.Today I can hardly walk and he can't remember anything!!!!!
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Nick on April 28, 2010, 10:49:12 AM
 happy001 happy001 happy001 happy001 happy001
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: apc2010 on April 28, 2010, 10:55:35 AM
So no more football and less beers on Sundays.......
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: apc2010 on April 28, 2010, 11:13:36 AM
FOR SALE.. two pairs of shin pads only worn once!!!!!!

Also two damaged egos............
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 28, 2010, 11:21:06 AM
 eeek:

What kind of football match was this ?  noooo:

Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: apc2010 on April 28, 2010, 11:31:31 AM
Just a "pub friendly" ,
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Nick on April 28, 2010, 11:34:02 AM
 noooo:
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on April 28, 2010, 12:23:33 PM
Wintergreen Embrocation ~ for real men who play with oval shaped balls  whistle:
#

Wintergreen Embrocation, wonderful stuff see also Tiger Balm and creosote. cloud9:
Title: Re: It seemed like a good idea at the time
Post by: Just One More on April 28, 2010, 05:00:50 PM
FOR SALE.. two pairs of shin pads only worn once!!!!!!

Also two damaged egos............

We could have a whipround and see if we can raise enough money to buy them as a surprise present for somebody for a special event like  whistle: