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Post by Ozymandias Kane on May 5, 2021 12:55:08 GMT
I remember someone linking the plagues of Egypt as a naturally occuring series of events. As for sea monsters, the Ancient Greeks thought dinosaur remains could be monsters.
There is your legend of the monster.
The Kraken being a case in point, tying a fair maiden to a post on the shore line to appease the beastie. (I've seen Pirates of the Caribbean). |
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Post by Ozymandias Kane on May 5, 2021 12:57:53 GMT
Ozymandias KaneHappy Birthday. Have you read Robert Howard's stories of Solomon Kane? No but I do remember a film of the same name which I think I've seen, can't remember much about it though. |
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Post by scamander on May 5, 2021 13:01:18 GMT
whose Kane marrying?
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Post by lazybones on May 5, 2021 13:02:54 GMT
Ozymandias KaneHappy Birthday. Have you read Robert Howard's stories of Solomon Kane? No but I do remember a film of the same name which I think I've seen, can't remember much about it though.
The stories are good, on the whole. Though maybe best to leave the ones based in Africa to the end (grimace teeth emoji).
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Post by tenthenemy on May 5, 2021 13:03:21 GMT
Many happy returns of the day, Kane! No kilt? I am disappoint.  |
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Post by Ozymandias Kane on May 5, 2021 13:13:20 GMT
Been there done that, the ex-wife took everything (literally). It was my fault, I was working too many hours and we drifted apart. |
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Post by Ozymandias Kane on May 5, 2021 13:14:43 GMT
Many happy returns of the day, Kane! No kilt? I am disappoint. One of my better photo's from my youth (honest). edit: looks like he's wearing the full highlander there. (Thanks Ten, great photo). |
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Post by tenthenemy on May 5, 2021 13:16:49 GMT
If temperatures rise and glacial ice continues to melt, with the consequent flooding of lowland areas, will there be a plague of crocodiles? I once read something that suggested there was a plague of crocodiles in ancient times, due to flooding (possibly down to El Niño events). This is why there are legends of sea monsters.
Is this 'OTTM'? ...
I don't know ... Weather chat? ...
One thing's for sure, crocs know how to have fun.  |
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Post by Ozymandias Kane on May 5, 2021 13:17:39 GMT
I have missed quite a few episodes of Outlander and definitely need to catch up.
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Post by lazybones on May 5, 2021 13:19:41 GMT
I dislike crocodiles immensely. In fact, sometimes I think it would be better if they were all dead.
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Post by Sheep2 on May 5, 2021 13:24:47 GMT
If we vote I expect there are more crocodiles than there are of you.
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Post by Sheep2 on May 5, 2021 13:25:47 GMT
I for one welcome our new crocodilian/alligatorian/caymanian overlords.
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Post by MrTiddles on May 5, 2021 13:30:53 GMT
I remember someone linking the plagues of Egypt as a naturally occuring series of events. As for sea monsters, the Ancient Greeks thought dinosaur remains could be monsters.
Imagine though ... You're living in a Mycenaean village. Every week a saltwater crocodile walks up onto the beach, into the village and drags someone away. A crone, delirious with vapours from a local cave, tells you that you have to tie someone naked on the beach for the crocodile to eat.
There is your legend of the monster.
Have you been eating Revels? You know what they did to Crank. A bad business. |
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Post by lazybones on May 5, 2021 13:36:32 GMT
I played half an hour of Resident Evil 4 at lunchtime.
I like this a lot. What a game. Not adverse to having an antagonist chain-saw away your character's head at a moment's notice. It's happy to give you a whaling mini-game (albeit with a big salamander). It has button-mashing a plenty.
8 out of 10
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Post by scamander on May 5, 2021 13:40:23 GMT
The box is the real monster.
Let that sink in.
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Post by crankcaller on May 5, 2021 13:42:51 GMT
According to the women in my office that Highlander lad is, and I quote "a big boy"
He must have lost weight for that photo.
Oh.
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Post by Sheep2 on May 5, 2021 13:50:11 GMT
Being a croc would be pretty good.
Bask in sun all day
Allowed to kill and eat enemies
Good diet of eggs
Antediluvian views a benefit
Just avoid handbag/shoe makers and you are good to go for up to 120 years or so.
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Post by BabyfarkmcGeezak on May 5, 2021 14:40:10 GMT
Today's lunchtime game was Titanfall 2. I came last. I really struggle with the giant robots.
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Post by amipal on May 5, 2021 15:02:07 GMT
Imagine though ... You're living in a Mycenaean village. Every week a saltwater crocodile walks up onto the beach, into the village and drags someone away. A crone, delirious with vapours from a local cave, tells you that you have to tie someone naked on the beach for the crocodile to eat. There is your legend of the monster. It is like I’m there. Back in the village. The winds of the Aegean blowing through the olive trees. |
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Post by Sheep2 on May 5, 2021 15:09:06 GMT
I'm pretty sure Mycenae is half way up a mountain, nowhere near a beach.
It's quite a walk up to the Lion Gate.
No wonder the crocodile wanted the victims brought to him rather than climbing from the beach to the city
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Post by Ozymandias Kane on May 5, 2021 15:12:53 GMT
Here's another milestone from History
I for one welcome our Martian Overlords, (in about 20 or so years).
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Post by Sheep2 on May 5, 2021 15:15:33 GMT
Nick Kamen RIP?
I heard it through the grapevine.
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Post by Ozymandias Kane on May 5, 2021 15:16:52 GMT
Put ma Kilt on now it's raining.
I can't win.
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Post by scubar on May 5, 2021 15:22:46 GMT
Do they go around chopping each other’s heads off in Outlander?
If not, what’s the fucking point?
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Post by Sheep2 on May 5, 2021 15:23:30 GMT
Here's another milestone from History I for one welcome our Martian Overlords, (in about 20 or so years). What about Yuri Gargarin? That was properly historic. |
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