MrBen

*Bob* Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > oooohhh my life's so rich and full.. mmmmm... etc I wish *Bob*. But richer and fuller for NOT watching a load of bored assholes in a house all day it certainly is. And it's old hat. If you want to sit down and enjoy an hour watching shite then... Come Dine with Me surely? At least that's funny shite. And the zoom ins on Angela from Sudbury's bum as she yanks a tray of grilled quails out the oven are silent comedy genius. In fact the only decent telly I've watched so far this month was the Elvis in Vegas doc and the Man U v Man City game. Have I missed anything else?

But you clearly watched it Woof. An hour of your life you'll never be able to claw back. You're clearly bored and restless at the moment and life's short. Go for a run? Do something for charity? Or heaven forbid....start a decent thread!

Whilst I'm quite capable of dealing with this myself I'd appreciate some help here. For some reason, in the past few years I keep getting asked to be godfather to peoples kids. I'm not sure why.... I don't know that many people, am not especially religious nor do I possess any special qualities. I appreciate it is probably flattering to be asked but I'm also baffled to be honest. Why me? On my first acceptance I read something at church and I gave a suitable present but to my shame I've been a rubbish godfather since, forgetting birthdays, Christmases etc mainly due to having too much committed elsewhere in life. I figure when she gets into probs later as a young adult I'd be able to help better. I'm not even sure what the modern role of a godfather should be these days - should it not be more about moral guidance than presents? Anyways.... I think I'm about to be asked to be Godfather again and given the above is there a correct way to politely decline without causing too much offence? All answers gratefully received!

Sounding a bit bitter there Jezza?

Start networking with Poles. Find one you can trust to help you and negotiate a purchase. On the plus side it should be pretty easy to find a decorator.

Michael Palaeologus Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Just dont let Mr Ben let you try some of his > "Dragons Breath" (no, really); the next day the > skin had peeled from the soles of my feet and I > had tunnel vision. Tsk. And all this from a man who can laugh in the face of a Surma Madras with extra chilli. For breakfast. That was a rare 1972 single casking of Highland Park...but yes as it came from the distillery owner I'm not sure it conforms to any alcohol by volume standards. It's more flammable than petrol.

As a fully paid up member myself I'd agree....The tasting rooms in London are decent enough - my home town Edinburgh is definitely the mothership though. I'd prefer the one in Clerkenwell to be an old oak panelled room with leather arm chairs rather than its modern feel but it does have a very convivial atmosphere and an intresting clientele (beardies with bobbly jumpers to young and old). The best thing about the society is the amazing range of single casks they offer - you'll never get through their menu which describes their malts by taste/smell not distillery e.g. "sweaty mean wrestling on a pebble beach". If you start on the blends and move to single malts then the Society takes it the next level i.e. single caskings of single malts. And it can all start to get quite pretentious before you're reminded what whisky is really about - warmth, good friends and good conversation. There seems to be some interest for my fun tasting at Vinopolis so I'll post a separate thread for all those who are keen....

???? Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > ..it's a portent, 1966.....2010. Fellbrigg vaults > in June 2010 methinks In the highly unlikely event England get past the semi's then I'll come round yours and open it.

It amazes me how many people will consider you to be an expert by the virtue of being Scottish. The truth is that lots of my countrymen know jack about it - which is why Glenmorangie is the top seller (not a bad dram by any means but...). It's all personal taste but I'm with BN5 on the Highland Park - a fine dram. If you like them smoother then the Balvenie range and Dalwhinnie always go down well. Get into Islay for the peaty ones - Ardbeg or Laphroig is still hard to beat on a cold day from the hip flask. As it happens I'm organising a whisky tasting wit at Vinopolis , London Bridge in February. It's a chance to try a range of unusual bottles with expert Duncan, learn a bit, have a laugh and to eat cheese. Lots of it. Last time we had some amazing stuff - including a bottle of 1966 Glen Albyn (which I then bought). Apart from that specific year it's rather nice. And now in the Fellbrigg vaults for a special occasion..

A Palestinian. I once managed it with a bedsheet, some sunglasses and a deactivated machine pistol.

So there you go Mark - the English have spoken!

Quinn the Eskimo (The Mighty Quinn). A nod to the country folk of the early 1900's and 30 years before bands like Primal Scream nicked it.

I did say indoors only though!

And now having actually just read that Alex Petridis column I see that the only man to wear Ugg boots publicly in recent times is.... strangely enough .......Ronnie fucking Wood. Game set and match Carnell.

There's more chance of me swapping my new Blackberry Bold 9700 for a novelty iPhone than seeing me in Croc's *Bob*. And what heterosexual gentleman would wish to look like GQ style shrink Alexis Petridis? Men over 30 should not be wearing skin tight jeans! Ronnie Wood aside of course. Nice slippers Dave but like the iphone, it's style above substance.I can't see them revolutionising your winter like the mighty Ugg (or non branded sheepskin equivalent). Erm, I'm sure the girls will back me up?

I'm a bit asymmetrical so probably not - it shows too much!

Can I just put a big shout out in these chilly days in the land of Victorian conversions for Ugg boots for Men? I have been road testing a pair since Christmas (indoors only please unless you are an Aussie surfer) and they have kept me super toasty about the house and are the most brilliant thing I have ever been given. Ever.

Thanks Gents for the new 3D info which I think translates as: A. Yes you still need funny glasses like you always did and B. The overall effect is still a bit rubbish and can induce nausea Like the hover board I guess we still got some way to go.....

I think I could add that last post to the "How you know your getting old thread"!

So with this new 3D technology are the days of green and red perspex card glasses now a distant memory? Remember Jaws 3 in 3D?Just interested in how it works now?

Anyone seen The Road yet? I liked the book and wondering about a snowy trek to The Ritzy tonight...

Traffic pretty bad from LL going into town - took 20 mins to get from Franklins to Goose Green Roundabout. Turned back - now working from home. May try again after rush hour.

On the contrary Michael, CDWM is one of my favourite guilty pleasures. I often trawl for it on Virgin catch up (which has series 1-3 on tap). It's reality TV at it's best and I'll be supporting the excellent Aced Out and his slick back all the way to his next bonus. A ?1000 cash prize on a silver platter. Edit: Spelling....4/10

Ah brilliant. You'll be the token "city boy" then Aced Out? And probably lumped in with a lesbian, an overtly gay dude, a retired policeman and some really fit chick that likes shoes. This could be the most watchable episode yet - and I'm guessing a few nights filming still to go?

???? Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > It's been so bigged up on the BBC...we probably > won't get it like when they told us nothing about > the one just before christmas....pinko, liberal > intelligensia, metereologists My thoughts exactly. The ITN news at 10 on now is very funny - a full 12 minute feature on snow. Penny Lancaster up north in a helicopter looking at... snow. Live camera bits from gritting depots in Bromsgrove. Like we are going to wake up tomorrow BURIED AND UNABLE TO GET OUT THE FRONT DOOR. And yet we got nothing last time. I'm also hoping that my guys who live in zone 2 don't use it as an excuse to bunk off work again. I expect a Sean McGhabhan attitude where they don ski's and walk 4 miles in to work if they have to.