Spartacus

Wouldn't we all Penny but you'll never get the love of Bernadette !

That's alright Penny !

TheCat Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > What's the last thing to go through a fly's mind > when it hits your windshield? > > ....its arse.... > > boom tish. Logically speaking only of it is flying directly towards or away from the windscreen at the time If it was flying across the windscreen then it's mind and arse would pop at the same time upon which point it would possibly think "ouch" There is also the issue of semi impact where the fly is travelling in the same direction as the car and only partially impacts on the windscreen leaving a tattered behind but fully active frontal part in which case it may think "what the heck" So many reasons why your attempt at humour has so many inconclusive faults so as not to make it funny Bazinga

binkylilyput Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > It's because the women have already: > > Bought the food > Stored the food > Prepared the food > Sorted out the BBQ area so it's ready to BBQ > Made the arrangement with friends to come over > Figured out which guests are veggie etc > Cleaned the house so it is fit for people walk > through > Cleaned the bathroom and toilet so guests aren't > horrified > Dressed the kids > Entertained the kids while they wait > Filled the paddling pool > Brought the food out to the table > Organised cutlery, plates etc > Gotten everyone drinks > Sorted out the kids who are now fighting, crying > or falling out of a tree > Ensured there are salads and other things to go > with BBQ food > Made sure everyone has something to eat > Then...? > Cleared the plates > Topped up everyone's drinks > Sorted out icecream or some kind of pud > Socialised > Attended to the kids for the millionth time > Tidied up > Cleared away > Washed up > Put everything away > Sorted out the kids again > > > Sound familiar guys? Nope? Of course not, the men > folk haven't noticed all of this happening > (daily.....as if it's a miracle) because they are > too busy with their one responsibility which is to > turn a burger and attempt not to kill anyone with > an under cooked drumstick I guess that's the difference between a family BBQ (as above thanks binkylilyput) and a blokes mates BBQ - buy beer, buy meat,go to light BBQ and no charcoal so drink beer then amble to corner shop for charcoal where more beer is bought but forgets charcoal to mates amusement when gets back followed by more beer drinking,trips to get charcoal and yet more beer before eating a semi cooked burger 12 hours later, throwing up due to alcohol and sunstroke then blaming it on the dodgy bag of peanuts billy bought with him ... Perfection .... who needs side salad as if carlsburg did BBQ's they would probably be the best BBQ's in the world ...

So are you saying that there's a different class or breed of flies on rye lane ? Possibly your lanus flyus breed ? Or is it the overwhelming attraction of fish and meat up and down the lane that draws them outside again ?

Why are flies clever enough to smell out your food when eating outside, smart enough to find an open window or door to invade your house but not smart enough to find the same opening or a different one to get out again ? What's the meaning of a fly's life ?

https://metro.co.uk/2020/08/11/anti-lockdown-activists-storm-morrisons-telling-shoppers-not-wear-masks-13111997/ Group stormed Peckham Morrison's two weeks ago mocking shoppers for wearing masks.

Cyclemonkey Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Small outdoor socially distanced events are legal > surely? If you can go to the pub why can't a few > older people sit apart from each other and listen > to music outside? > > Honestly this is the most mean spirited post since > people threatened to report the ice cream shop for > legally selling ice cream. We need to be careful > but you get the feeling some people aren't happy > unless everyone is miserably sitting at home > eating their "essential food". The current guidance https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do#social-contact-and-events limits gatherings (see section 2) and whilst there are exceptions to the rule of a maximum of 30 people there needs to be a risk assessment in place However as pointed out in another thread Southwark are not licensing events at the moment so there is a question mark hanging over the legality of the events on the square. Sadly as seen in Spain, France and locations like Preston and GM, the virus isn't under control yet and it just takes one person to infect a group (remember the wedding in India where the groom infected a whole load of guests) Whilst the figures are low in Southwark it just takes one infected person regardless how they got it, to see a local spike and we will all be in the news for the wrong reason. I agree, the pub is just about the same or a higher risk, but as there is a register of attendees then there is the ability to quickly 😏 identify people from a track and trace perspective. Personally I won't be attending any events on the new square, not just because I believe it's a council pet project that has been forced through without proper consultation, but because I don't want to end up breathing through a tube and suffering post viral side effects (long covid) like so many have

Abe_froeman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I wonder of they'll have ice skating there in the > winter. > > What else can they put on in privilege square? Maybe , like the communist party of China does in Tiananmen Square, the council could put on an annual show of its might by driving dust carts through it once a year whilst the crowd politely clap chairman Peter John (if they don't clap they will face death by a thousand CPZs ) and the villagers can all release doves dyed red in his honor and to celebrate crushing the evil West's plan to allow freedom of driving All hail emperor Ming..... >

They have events on every Saturday this month and I suspect it's not totally cost neutral

How are these events being funded ? Hopefully not by Southwark council as they stopped funding of the Dulwich Christmas cracker !

nxjen Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > https://twitter.com/dulwichsquare/status/129223098 > 1877891074?s=21 > > Very contrived. Why would people want to hang out > there when the more attractive and larger Park is > just down the road? A very good example of the failure of the crowds to safely social distance .. Agree that the park would be a much more conducive environment for events and surprised that the patisserie hasn't set up tables and chairs to take advantage of the space.. oh hang on people are blocking the cycle lanes so not such a good example of using a shared space after all..

The cat , one with a walnut oil dressing of course !

DulwichFox Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The Local Foxes keep the Squirrel population down. Obviously you're not great at your job Foxy as they are driving me insane

True Foxy But I don't have a problem with a plague of rats trying to dig up my garden to hide their nuts 😂 and a rat fur coat doesn't appeal either !

Reminds me of a Limerick Foxy stood on a burning deck Eating a plate of Scallops One rolled down his trouser leg And burnt him on his bol... Wallet 😱

Kid I think that the red necks in the USA would eat their own relatives if they were hungry. After all being kin doesn't stop them a marrying (just had a weird image of cousins marrying and grandpa being the wedding breakfast )

DulwichFox Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Waiting any time outside for say only 10 - 15 mins > only to find they do not have what you want > sucks. > > You cannot see from outside what is available. Oh no However if it's that important, you can always contact them a day in advance and order what you want. Tell me foxy, do you get "pleasure" from moaning and finding fault ?

Is that more protein or less meat Effra? I'm confused !😆

Welcome to Texas "Leatherface"

DulwichFox Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > fishbiscuits Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > I've never queued up for 45 mins at Moxons. > > Sometimes 10-15 mins, I suppose. > > > > They prep (descale, gut, fillet if you like) > the > > fish on the spot, just like Sopers and other > > fishmongers do. THAT'S WHY THERE'S A WAIT. I > admit > > they're quite expensive, but what you're saying > > about them is just not true and makes me doubt > > that you've even been in there. Maybe glanced > in > > and seen the freezers on the right. > > > > Daft thread. Don't know why I took the bait > (ha). > > Shouldn't get reeled in (ha ha). > > There were 20 people (I counted them) in the Moxon > queue yesterday (Sat) > so at 2 minutes per person that would be 40 mins. Your maths is not your strong point foxy 1 server 20 people yes 40 minutes However as there are often multiple servers on a busy day then that time goes down exponentially and rapidly. Maybe try an experience and cross the threshold you may well be pleasantly surprised at how quick you do, quality of stock and knowledge of the staff And if you are really lucky they may even have your all time favourite "crabby" sticks

Blah Blah Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > lol Spartacus! I've already had 'the look' from > the wife. Who dis I've changed my phone and don't know who you are (especially if you are getting "THAT look") You're on your own now as no man or army can defend you especially as your wife will soon raise the time you did x y z back in 2010 and she still hasn't forgiven you - Mrs Blah ,right with you on that (Spartacus knows which side his bread is buttered in this fight)

DovertheRoad Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Nice analysis Blah. You two are on your own now , I've called the Samaritan's for you as you both seem keen to end it all but I can't be responsible for the carnage that you are begging for ! I've also told my mummy and she says I can hide behind her skirt so I don't have to watch the ritual disembowelment by the collective war machine commonly know as the East Dulwich Women's Institute 😭

Blah Blah Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Isn't this a bit like the question 'why is it > nearly always the man that drives?' one. I suspect > the evolution of BBQ thing comes from men being > butchers and preparing all things meat. And we > probably have the Victorians to thank for it, as > with many things. Nowadays though, I think women > are just smart enough to know that if you can get > a man to do the donkey work, let them do it ;) And blah just launched a scud missile into the mix .... dude don't do it ... Spartacus runs for cover and considers hiding behind a rock till the dust settles and the women come out victorious from the fight at we all know they will !

DovertheRoad Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > KidKruger Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > ....because blokes are shit at salads ? > > > I would say more men make salads than women > barbecue. It's all in the dressing isn't it? Whatttttt , there's a special way if getting dressed before making a salad Well you live and learn and could explain why my salads are so bland, lack of imagination in dressing up....