The Real Zippy
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Well, that drive home was certainly 'interesting'.
Probably the worst conditions I have ever driven in. The ice was an inch or so thick in places and certain areas had melted, so not only was it extremely slippery, it was bumpy as hell too. Can't get the car into the driveway so it's parked in deep snow on the street. No chance of it moving until the snow melts.
Decided to get into this panic buying craze that seems to be prevalent. I bought beer. Lots of beer.
Guy from my work lives in Hamilton as well. He had to get off the train at Motherwell as it would go no further, so had to walk 6 miles from 'Well to Hamilton.
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Had to go and stay with the folks in Paisley last night, absolutely no buses or trains were going near Clydebank at all. Thankfully managed to make into work this morning and buses seem to be running alright just now, but will see how overnight conditions are.
Pity the poor folk who live out in the sticks, such as Lanark, Carstairs etc. Few folk from my work are from out there and had to be put up in the Jurys Inn, such was the bad conditions on the roads out that way.
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Clearly I don't have any unpopular opinions as everyone seems to think the opposite view is the unpopular one. I don't think anyone could argue with any of the following which are already on record as being my heartfelt opinion.
For example I think Margaret Thatcher is the UK's best post war leader bar none, like everyone else does.
I think the NHS is a monumental waste of money, it's grossly inefficient and ineffective and that a private sector healthcare system would be much better value for money
I think our education system should be radically reformed, and taken out of taxpayer funded status. The public sector should only offer scholarships to those who have shown the right work ethic, enterprise, endeavour and ability and who will dedicate themselves to a lifetime of public service.
I think all people from Greenock are deformed inbreds, mentally retarded and socially inept
I think all people from Paisley are unwashed drug abusers with a paranoia level that goes off the scale. - edited to add a note that Ralston is NOT in Paisley
Yes it is.
I think present day pipefitters are thick as pigshit who don't know their arse from their elbow.
Call centres are a modern day work of genius
Lanarkshire should be carpet-bombed towards oblivion. So should America for that matter, in particular Florida.
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Gaymers Pear Cider - quite nice.
Kopperburg is the dugs danglies in the pear cider stakes.
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Echo Falls white wine.
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Fosters.
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Trina Gulliver vs Francis Hoenselaar is just about to get underway over at Lakeside - now we're talking.
Wonder what happened to that other Dutch wummin that played. The wonderfully named Karen Krappen. She was a munter of the finest quality. A cross between Frankie Boyle and Olive from On The Buses.
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After the high of Barney-Whitlock I left the pub at 2-0 Taylor. Webster couldn't have hit a barn door all night when it came to finishing.
I think Whitlock can give Taylor a game given his finishing prowess, but the first two sets IMHO are key. If Taylor wins those Whitlock can forget it.
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The Johnson's bedtime bath is fantastic and really helps with sleeping, although obviously only for babies that are ready to sleep right through. It's not going to do much for babies that are still needing their night feeds. I know when it first came out, it was only for babies over 6 months, but there's no such age recommendation on it these days, so I would assume it's safe for all babies now.
Worked wonders when we were introducing Josh to sleeping in his own room in his own cot.
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Good luck to Mrs Cabbage. I'm glad this thread still has some life in it. Not long now for Mrs SD either.
My little boy is 4 1/2 months old now. All going very well indeed, though I'd love it if he could sleep through the night. Solids will probably help, but we're still a few weeks off yet.
Trust me, it will fly in mate. It only felt like yesterday when my wee boy had his first spoonful of rice, now he is raiding our cupboards looking for his soup and rice pud
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Side roads round here in my estate are a fucking nightmare. Christopher Dean would have extreme difficulty in navigating down our street, so badly frozen are the pavements.
The old north wind is blowing big time in Bankiesville. No doubt we are getting snow.
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Steve Beaton continued his fine form with a 6-2 win over Adrian Lewis tonight - The Adonis could be a real dark horse for this tournament...
Good to see Lewis getting a spanking. He is a tit of the highest order, especially after his recent gamesmanship shite with Gary Anderson.
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Aye, and it's not a tough hill either. But the views are brilliant from the top if you get a clear day.
Reasons of economy? f**k sake.The wife normally has us holed up at Auchrannie for a the week.
I like Arran. It's a great place.
£300 per week for a holiday cottage is about as far as our budget can stretch. I'm filling in the forms for free school meals for the bairn as I write
Arran is a smashing place. Some lovely golf courses as well as Goat Fell.
Auchrannie? Overpriced!
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Anyone done Goat Fell on Arran?
Five hours to the summit having spoken to a mate at work. On a clear day you can see the Ailsa Craig and over towards Ireland.
We tend to go to Arran on our holidays for reasons of economy, so hoping to give it a go once the wee one is a bit older and can f**k off on my tod for the day.
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Great to see the majestic Tendulkar still going strong. When he made his debut for India at the tender age of 16, I was in fifth year at Paisley Grammar School.
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Cannae throw for toffee but watching guys like Taylor at the oche is an education. Makes things look so fucking easy.
I'm a fan of the darts of yesteryear. Have a look at YouTube, there is some classic Bristow v Wilson footage on there, in particular where the wee man fae Kirkcaldy claimed his second world title. Absolutely brilliant. Some terrific players in those days like Bob Anderson, Mike Gregory, Bristow, Lowe, Big Cliff etc. Contrary to the belief that Bristow was the man us Scots loved to hate, he showed our wee Jocky the greatest respect whenever the two met, and were good mates. He always said he and Wilson were the two ambassadors for the game. Their battles on the oche were the stuff of legends.
My favourite darts story? Wee Jocky was playing a world semi-final against Dave Whitcombe and was well in command. However, the wee man was hitting his doubles hard, well the vodka variety, and the more pissed he became, the less control he had over his throwing. So much so, he threw away his lead and Whitcombe won through. Tony Green went to interview Jocky and he had his back to him when he heard this thud. Tony turned round and it transpired Jocky had fell off the stage completely pissed out his brains
Thats when darts was a real man's game. f**k this athletic look and mineral water lark. Bring back the beer and fags tae the darts. I demand a petition
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I can just see the scenario now :
ring ring, Vivaldi's four seasons, etc, stuart eventually gets an answer :
Call centre : "Hello, you are through to the St Mirren Season ticket hotline"
SD :"Ah, at last, I've been waiting here for 17.4 seconds. about bloody time. This is stuart dickso"
Call Centre "Click, brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr...................."
Nah, it would be more like 'Hello Mr Gilmour, its Stupid Arse from Lanarkshire here, listen I've got a ridiculous hare-brained money making scheme, why do you keep spurning me at all turns....................
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Last Book You Read....
in The General Nonsense Forum
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The Forgotten Highlander by Alistair Urquhart. Very moving read. Summed up the Japs neatly - a truly disgusting nation. Have never apologised for its actions against our POW's and will never forgive that Greek c**t Philip for attending Hirohito's funeral.
How Mr Urquhart lived to relive his ordeal is a miracle in itself.