The all new "Where are you today?" thread

[Nick]

Were they insured for that?

They prolly quoted the small print at themselves and refused to pay out 

[Barman]

Werk on the IDR 

Tarmacing?  

 

As I recall, the council forced Prudential to construct their new Reading HQ with a space for the dual carriageway to pass underneath, at a huge cost to the Pru.
Then they decided not to put the road there after all. 



http://www.getreading.co.uk/lifestyle/nostalgia/pick-past-forbury-lion-idr-7570657

Brilliant! 

[Darwins Selection]

Werk on the IDR 

Tarmacing?  

 

As I recall, the council forced Prudential to construct their new Reading HQ with a space for the dual carriageway to pass underneath, at a huge cost to the Pru.
Then they decided not to put the road there after all. 



http://www.getreading.co.uk/lifestyle/nostalgia/pick-past-forbury-lion-idr-7570657

Brilliant! 

I also seem to remember being told that the huge lion statue, which is in the picture, was sculpted with genitalia sized and placed unlike any real lion, because the sculptor had never seen one.

[Barman]

Werk on the IDR 

Tarmacing?  

 

As I recall, the council forced Prudential to construct their new Reading HQ with a space for the dual carriageway to pass underneath, at a huge cost to the Pru.
Then they decided not to put the road there after all. 



http://www.getreading.co.uk/lifestyle/nostalgia/pick-past-forbury-lion-idr-7570657

Brilliant! 

I also seem to remember being told that the huge lion statue, which is in the picture, was sculpted with genitalia sized and placed unlike any real lion, because the sculptor had never seen one.

 

[Barman]

Draining a 'swimming pool'....

[Darwins Selection]

Draining a 'swimming pool'....

Looks like you need an expert with the right equipment.

[Barman]

Draining a 'swimming pool'....

Looks like you need an expert with the right equipment.

 

Yes, it will be rough at the end.... 

[Grumpmeister]

Draining a 'swimming pool'....

Looks like you need an expert with the right equipment.

 

Yes, it will be rough at the end.... 

Dump a couple of kegs of your home brew in there. It will either dissolve the remaining gunk or the resulting explosion will get rid of the pool entirely. Either way job done. 

[Barman]

Draining a 'swimming pool'....

Looks like you need an expert with the right equipment.

 

Yes, it will be rough at the end.... 

Dump a couple of kegs of your home brew in there. It will either dissolve the remaining gunk or the resulting explosion will get rid of the pool entirely. Either way job done. 

That is my home brew... 

[Grumpmeister]

Draining a 'swimming pool'....

Looks like you need an expert with the right equipment.

 

Yes, it will be rough at the end.... 

Dump a couple of kegs of your home brew in there. It will either dissolve the remaining gunk or the resulting explosion will get rid of the pool entirely. Either way job done. 

That is my home brew... 

And Apey drinks it? Willingly? 




Wait what am I saying, it's free so of course he would. 

[Nick]

Meeting in London tomorrow. An e mail floods in from a colleague:

I’m really sorry about this but I need to give my apologies for tomorrow.
 
I have a variation on ‘the dog ate my homework’ story – which is that the dog ate me! I was walking this am when the Mendip Hunt Kennels pack came past – they are often exercised near us and are well trained but apparently there are some younger dogs among the pack who are still learning – so some of the pack surrounded me and one of them jumped up and bit the back of my thigh. I was walked home by one of the trainers who told me how she loves animals and thinks they’re better than people – I didn’t ask about foxes or even express my opinion about the animal which had just bitten me!
 
Getting medical attention was tricky as all roads lead to Pilton (Glastonbury festival) and it’s taking hours to get anywhere – but I’ve finally had the wounds cleaned and dressed and been given a tetanus jab (well, diphtheria, tetanus and polio) as the tetanus only is in short supply and there wasn’t any available).
 
I’m now home, but in quite a bit of pain and feel quite annoyingly wobbly. Driving would be very difficult and getting to a railway station was always going to be a challenge because of the festival – this year the rain has flooded parking fields so the situation is particularly bad.
 
So I’m really sorry not to be able to join you tomorrow

Was it bad and wrong of me to reply "How is the dog?" 

[Barman]

Meeting in London tomorrow. An e mail floods in from a colleague:

I’m really sorry about this but I need to give my apologies for tomorrow.
 
I have a variation on ‘the dog ate my homework’ story – which is that the dog ate me! I was walking this am when the Mendip Hunt Kennels pack came past – they are often exercised near us and are well trained but apparently there are some younger dogs among the pack who are still learning – so some of the pack surrounded me and one of them jumped up and bit the back of my thigh. I was walked home by one of the trainers who told me how she loves animals and thinks they’re better than people – I didn’t ask about foxes or even express my opinion about the animal which had just bitten me!
 
Getting medical attention was tricky as all roads lead to Pilton (Glastonbury festival) and it’s taking hours to get anywhere – but I’ve finally had the wounds cleaned and dressed and been given a tetanus jab (well, diphtheria, tetanus and polio) as the tetanus only is in short supply and there wasn’t any available).
 
I’m now home, but in quite a bit of pain and feel quite annoyingly wobbly. Driving would be very difficult and getting to a railway station was always going to be a challenge because of the festival – this year the rain has flooded parking fields so the situation is particularly bad.
 
So I’m really sorry not to be able to join you tomorrow

Was it bad and wrong of me to reply "How is the dog?" 

 

[Miss Creant]

Good grief what on earth  has happened here, I leave for a few days and now can't get in the door because of the empty crisp packets, pots, two local news papers (when I say news I use the term very lightly), a few dead glasses and rather a lot of empty bottles and cans.

If someone would kindly pass a glasl of Pinot round the door I will womble off to bed and briefly see you tomorrow..




It feels good to be back, which I suspect means that my life is sadly lacking.

[Nick]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJleJbn9G6Y

[apc2010]

Good grief what on earth  has happened here, I leave for a few days and now can't get in the door because of the empty crisp packets, pots, two local news papers (when I say news I use the term very lightly), a few dead glasses and rather a lot of empty bottles and cans.

If someone would kindly pass a glasl of Pinot round the door I will womble off to bed and briefly see you tomorrow..




It feels good to be back, which I suspect means that my life is sadly lacking.