Shipa Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 11 hours ago, bennett said: Taking a phone in to the bog has replaced going in with a paper to read. Can't cut your phone into squares and wipe with it, though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Shipa said: Can't cut your phone into squares and wipe with it, though. You could take the back off it and scrape though. A quick run under the tap and you're good to go. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 5 hours ago, Boghead ranter said: Mrs Ranter's time in the HM - 2h:20 or so. Our time to get home afterwards (Musselburgh to Larbert, 40.2 miles) - 3h:25 You should have jumped on her back for a ride. Spoiler 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swarley Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 10 hours ago, Sergeant Wilson said: You could take the back off it and scrape though. A quick run under the tap and you're good to go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapy FFC Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 On 29/05/2023 at 23:28, bennett said: Taking a phone in to the bog has replaced going in with a paper to read. and it's a lot more discreet than taking a copy of the Sunday Sport in with you. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Bands/artists who say "catch us on our UK Tour!" when the only places they are playing are in England. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boghead ranter Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 25 minutes ago, The Moonster said: Bands/artists who say "catch us on our UK Tour!" when the only places they are playing are in England. Anne Marie (sorry if misspelled, I'm not that aware of her) was doing the usual promo interview on Forth1 the other day, she was doing the usual patronising gush about how much she loves Scotland and our accents. Well done to the dj who had the balls to immediately ask "How come you have no Scottish dates on the tour, then?" Much bluster from AM about "Oh don't I? I didn't realise. I don't arrange the small details actually" etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 9 minutes ago, Boghead ranter said: Anne Marie (sorry if misspelled, I'm not that aware of her) was doing the usual promo interview on Forth1 the other day, she was doing the usual patronising gush about how much she loves Scotland and our accents. Well done to the dj who had the balls to immediately ask "How come you have no Scottish dates on the tour, then?" Much bluster from AM about "Oh don't I? I didn't realise. I don't arrange the small details actually" etc. Reminds me of this - 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 World maps that leave out New Zealand. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 10 hours ago, The Moonster said: Bands/artists who say "catch us on our UK Tour!" when the only places they are playing are in England. I think a good bit of that comes down to laziness and a complete misunderstanding of European locations. Promoters in the U.S. are accustomed to fans traveling up to 300+ miles to attend concerts, because that’s honestly a four to five hour drive in nearly all the U.S., perhaps excepting New York and NE. So when they look at the UK, they see three shows in London and two in Manchester, we’re good. You’ll find most major European tours hit one or two big cities in each country they visit, so unless it’s a domestic promoter arranging the tour, Scotland will be left in the cold. Hell, you can’t even explain to them that Dublin is different than Belfast even. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 3 minutes ago, TxRover said: I think a good bit of that comes down to laziness and a complete misunderstanding of European locations. Promoters in the U.S. are accustomed to fans traveling up to 300+ miles to attend concerts, because that’s honestly a four to five hour drive in nearly all the U.S., perhaps excepting New York and NE. So when they look at the UK, they see three shows in London and two in Manchester, we’re good. You’ll find most major European tours hit one or two big cities in each country they visit, so unless it’s a domestic promoter arranging the tour, Scotland will be left in the cold. Hell, you can’t even explain to them that Dublin is different than Belfast even. I'm fine with them touring that way if that's what they want to do, just call it a tour of England rather than a UK tour. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 (edited) 1 minute ago, The Moonster said: I'm fine with them touring that way if that's what they want to do, just call it a tour of England rather than a UK tour. If it’s a U.S. promoter, it’s all the same…the concept of Scotland/England/Wales/Northern Ireland is all beyond the ken of the average ‘Merican. Hell, you tell them you’re flying into Edinburgh and they say “enjoy England”. Edited May 31, 2023 by TxRover 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Just now, TxRover said: If it’s a U.S. promoter, it’s all the same…the concept of Scotland/England/Wales/Northern Ireland is all beyond the ken of the average ‘Merican. Well it gets on my nerves. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSJ.84 Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 The shift of Tottenham now being known universally as Spurs. May be a case of me noticing it more as I get older and grumpier, but bugs me more than it should. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Joe Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 39 minutes ago, PSJ.84 said: The shift of Tottenham now being known universally as Spurs. May be a case of me noticing it more as I get older and grumpier, but bugs me more than it should. I couldn't give fiddler's fart about English fitba (unless the Toffees are doing well, which they aren't). But it's not as bad as ICT continually being referred to as "Caley". It's like Thistle never existed. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 46 minutes ago, PSJ.84 said: The shift of Tottenham now being known universally as Spurs. May be a case of me noticing it more as I get older and grumpier, but bugs me more than it should. 2 minutes ago, Cosmic Joe said: I couldn't give fiddler's fart about English fitba (unless the Toffees are doing well, which they aren't). But it's not as bad as ICT continually being referred to as "Caley". It's like Thistle never existed. I take it that Sevco gets a pass. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSJ.84 Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 1 minute ago, Cosmic Joe said: I couldn't give fiddler's fart about English fitba (unless the Toffees are doing well, which they aren't). But it's not as bad as ICT continually being referred to as "Caley". It's like Thistle never existed. Aye I’m not really that fussed now either, so maybe that’s why I notice it the use of Spurs more than I ever used to. I’m guilty of using Caley from time to time, so it’d be hypocritical of me to moan about it. I get it though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophia Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 6 minutes ago, Cosmic Joe said: I couldn't give fiddler's fart about English fitba (unless the Toffees are doing well, which they aren't). But it's not as bad as ICT continually being referred to as "Caley". It's like Thistle never existed. I agree to a certain extent but in terms of shorthand, the example of Walter Smith has some relevancy. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 22 minutes ago, Cosmic Joe said: I couldn't give fiddler's fart about English fitba (unless the Toffees are doing well, which they aren't). But it's not as bad as ICT continually being referred to as "Caley". It's like Thistle never existed. I think that was the whole point of "the merger". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 It’s ‘The Caley’ not ‘Caley’. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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