Vagueness and the Aftermath - A sporadic diary

[RED-DOG]

From my own vast store of useless knowledge, a box van with an over-cab extension is known as a 'Luton' box. (I have no idea why)

Thouhgt you could guess that one Red, you must have owned a few Bedford vans in your time.            http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luton_body

Yep. Had loads of Bedfords but never made the connection.

I know now though, and my anecdotes will become that much more dazzling as a consequence. 

[RED-DOG]

Luton Hoo

[RED-DOG]

Another fact- Luton is an absolute shithole 

You didn't write this did you Woodsey?



http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Luton

[AndrewT]

I'm so glad to see that the BBC are using my licence fee in such a worthwhile and responsible fashion.



http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-16770489

People love that sort of nonsense, Tom. There's a thread in The Lounge about "Mediums", 8 or 9 pages in 2 days I think. Unbelievable. Literally.

See you later. 2pm start, don't be late. Don't forget there is a dress code.

Is Andrew not going then?

I'd have you know that, were I to attend, I would exceed the dress code to such a degree that, in comparison, everyone else would appear too scruffy to enter.

[Woodsey]

Another fact- Luton is an absolute shithole 

You didn't write this did you Woodsey?

http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Luton

No, its just you always trying to see the good in everything 

[RED-DOG]

Another fact- Luton is an absolute shithole 

You didn't write this did you Woodsey?

http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Luton

No, its just you always trying to see the good in everything 

Lol. Did you read it?

[RED-DOG]

I'm so glad to see that the BBC are using my licence fee in such a worthwhile and responsible fashion.



http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-16770489

People love that sort of nonsense, Tom. There's a thread in The Lounge about "Mediums", 8 or 9 pages in 2 days I think. Unbelievable. Literally.

See you later. 2pm start, don't be late. Don't forget there is a dress code.

Is Andrew not going then?

I'd have you know that, were I to attend, I would exceed the dress code to such a degree that, in comparison, everyone else would appear too scruffy to enter.

[Woodsey]

Another fact- Luton is an absolute shithole 

You didn't write this did you Woodsey?

http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Luton

No, its just you always trying to see the good in everything 

Lol. Did you read it?

I read this bit then gave up 

'Luton is a large hole in Bedfordshire, created in 1950 when a large refuse truck overturned leaving a load of shit in the town identically representing the look of the worlds largest public toilet. It is a wonderful fusion of the everyday and the extraordinary, a living city that has shaped , that today reflects the best of historic and contemporary life and is continuing to make its mark on the future'

[RED-DOG]

Another fact- Luton is an absolute shithole 

You didn't write this did you Woodsey?

http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Luton

No, its just you always trying to see the good in everything 

Lol. Did you read it?

I read this bit then gave up 

'Luton is a large hole in Bedfordshire, created in 1950 when a large refuse truck overturned leaving a load of shit in the town identically representing the look of the worlds largest public toilet. It is a wonderful fusion of the everyday and the extraordinary, a living city that has shaped , that today reflects the best of historic and contemporary life and is continuing to make its mark on the future'

It gets worse.

[Redsgirl]

I'm so glad to see that the BBC are using my licence fee in such a worthwhile and responsible fashion.



http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-16770489

People love that sort of nonsense, Tom. There's a thread in The Lounge about "Mediums", 8 or 9 pages in 2 days I think. Unbelievable. Literally.

See you later. 2pm start, don't be late. Don't forget there is a dress code.

Yeah! It's not as if they're discussing something controversial and emotive like cement. 

[Rod Paradise]

Have you done/are you doing the Garden Birdwatch Red?

http://www.rspb.org.uk/birdwatch/?gclid=CIvj3aH-9K0CFWIntAodMQIDzg

My Dad's doing it and so far we've had jackdaws, a collared dove, 2 coal tits, 3 goldfinches, 5 green finches, 7 chaffinches, 5 blue tits, 2 house sparrows, 1 dunnock, 1 robin & a carrion crow.

[RED-DOG]

Have you done/are you doing the Garden Birdwatch Red?

http://www.rspb.org.uk/birdwatch/?gclid=CIvj3aH-9K0CFWIntAodMQIDzg

My Dad's doing it and so far we've had jackdaws, a collared dove, 2 coal tits, 3 goldfinches, 5 green finches, 7 chaffinches, 5 blue tits, 2 house sparrows, 1 dunnock, 1 robin & a carrion crow.

No I haven't Rod. Interesting though.

Are those above what you saw in an hour?

[RED-DOG]

PS - What a load of tosh.

I agree.

If you're going to do culture, do something decent.

Find this so sad tbh.

Yes it is culture, it's just that it's Scottish culture and makes many people happy for a short time and jeesh do we need cheering up at the mo.

Tom,

you partake/have taken part in things that are of Gypsy culture, it makes you happy and I and many others would never describe it as TOSH.

Yours dissapointedly

Geo

Brit/Scot

I feel a bit like I've been picked up before I've fallen down here Geo. you know I would never mock anyone else's culture.

It was was a quick, tongue in cheek type comment posted from my phone, I was expecting a bit of banter from the Scots in return. I never dreamed I would offend anyone.

The ironic thing is, I'm a Burns fan myself. I like him because, unlike many of the classic poets, he knew what it was to be poor, and he knew what it was to get his hands dirty. He was a man of the people, and you have to respect that.

I thought my having a dig him was just too ridiculous to be taken seriously. (If you trawl through my diary, you'll find I've quoted Burns on several occasions).

Still, having said all that, I 100% understand where you're coming from. In your position I would probably have done the same. I'm often guilty of going on the defensive too quickly. It's one of my many faults, but I'm working on it.

If I offended you, or anyone else, I didn't mean to. I'm really sorry.


The best laid schemes o' mice an' men,
gang aft agley.  

Geo hasn't posted anything since this. Could I really have pissed him off so badly without meaning to?

I hope not.

[kinboshi]

Got home at 3am, and just as I'm going through the front door I see a strange sight.

Blue flashing lights and the sound of horses hooves on the road behind me.

Two police cars and a van escorting two horses down the high street that look like they've been released/stolen/escaped from somewhere. Not sure what their plan was, or if they had much of a plan at all. Fortunately, not much on the roads at that time.

[RED-DOG]

Got home at 3am, and just as I'm going through the front door I see a strange sight.

Blue flashing lights and the sound of horses hooves on the road.

Two police cars and a van escorting two horses down the high street that look like they've been released/stolen/escaped from somewhere. Not sure what their plan was, or if they had much of a plan at all. Fortunately, not much on the roads at that time.

Were they coloured horses Kin, and were they shod?