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Post by reddonkeyham on Apr 1, 2022 9:39:11 GMT
Mourning, It seems I got distracted with the cheese puns and paid no attention to meter reading situation. I'll let that sink in over the weekend, scream into my reasonably priced beers (None of that £4 a can business) and then toss the thought into my huge pile of stuff that needs to be sorted. I think have Leffe for tonight, then I want to test the waters with the beer in Lidl. Any recommendations? Walk into the sea? Would be a long old walk & one I have no intentions of trying again. I once made a drunken bet with a friend about how long it would take to walk to Brighton, avoiding motorways, dual carriageways etc. The next evening about 7pm (yes we decided to do this at night) we set of on our journeys. We walked for 12 hours and made it about half way, then deciding I could no longer walk any further. I still remember boarding the train, all the passengers on their way to work, looking smart and all groomed, then us, half cut, cans rattling in our rucksacks, smelling like beer and chicken. In the car, the same journey takes about 35 minutes. It's been about 15 years since that adventure & my feet/hooves still haven't recovered. Thanks for the traumatic reminder. |
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Post by Shenguin on Apr 1, 2022 9:54:13 GMT
Good Morning Everyone!
I worked from 07.30 to 22.30 yesterday, and then did some more work when I got home. This morning I was back in for 07.30.
On the plus side, I managed to submit my leccy reading this morning.
Games: No.
OTTM: Do you want fries with that?
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Post by BabyfarkmcGeezak on Apr 1, 2022 9:55:43 GMT
I walked from Manchester to Sheffield once, stopped over in Castleton.
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Post by Tuffers on Apr 1, 2022 9:59:48 GMT
Walk wankers
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Post by reddonkeyham on Apr 1, 2022 9:59:52 GMT
I've not thought of that walk in a while. But here's some tips if you do decide to go on a long walk.
Plan the route or at least take a map.
A crate of beer & a bottle of whiskey are probably not the smartest choices for staying hydrated.
A whole chicken & a bag of peanuts are also not wise choices.
Deciding to drink the alcohol as soon as possible to save weight on our backs, also not a great idea.
Buying a pair of cheap skate shoes & deciding to wear them in as you walk, is ordering a Macchiato in Starbucks level of stupid.
Don't take a doobie with you, say neigh to drugs.
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Post by Sheep2 on Apr 1, 2022 10:03:42 GMT
35 minutes drive round Brighton is a couple of miles at most.
By my reckoning Reddonkeyham walks at about 1/12 mile per hour.
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Post by crankcaller on Apr 1, 2022 10:26:32 GMT
I would walk 500 miles.
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Post by Sheep2 on Apr 1, 2022 10:31:47 GMT
If you fall down at my door I will call the police and have you removed. |
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Post by Tuffers on Apr 1, 2022 10:39:25 GMT
This is how I walk everywhere, to the shops, around the house, in the pub..
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Post by Tuffers on Apr 1, 2022 10:39:47 GMT
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Post by reddonkeyham on Apr 1, 2022 10:41:33 GMT
These hooves aren't made for walking, but I guess they'll have to do
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Post by BabyfarkmcGeezak on Apr 1, 2022 10:49:17 GMT
Would make an interesting charity event, perhaps £1 for every soiled tissue. |
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Post by Chumbles on Apr 1, 2022 10:50:38 GMT
I've not thought of that walk in a while. But here's some tips if you do decide to go on a long walk. Plan the route or at least take a map. Check the map is up to date! |
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Post by Shenguin on Apr 1, 2022 10:56:41 GMT
Teach your walking companion the difference on an OS Map between a footpath and a parish boundary. Preferably in advance of the walk, not standing in a field next to a hedge with no path or gate through it.
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Post by scamander on Apr 1, 2022 11:01:14 GMT
If anyone is interested in a 20% discount on The Idea of Marathon then you might want to listen to my latest episode. It's for paperback or ebook. I'm probably an influencer or Joe Rogan now. Does the book cover the name change to Snickers? yes* - I was thinking of amipal at one point as Marathon really became a thing in the 19th century when Waterloo was framed as a British version of the battle. *no. |
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Post by RollingEscargot on Apr 1, 2022 11:07:41 GMT
So, everyone pumped for the new Meshuggah album? I'm giving it a spin just now. Very relaxing. |
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Post by Faceless on Apr 1, 2022 11:09:53 GMT
My mate and I once walked about 7 miles home from a party. We left at 4am, and it took about 3 hours, partly due to the fact my mate had somehow managed to lose his shoes at the party.
Once we'd reached the point where we parted ways, I had to very quickly find a public toilet due to beer-guts. I managed to then fall asleep and wake up at about 9am, still on the bog, in the middle of a busy town centre.
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Post by Shenguin on Apr 1, 2022 11:15:22 GMT
Door open or closed?
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Post by Faceless on Apr 1, 2022 11:21:16 GMT
I think closed, although given the circumstances I may be a somewhat unreliable narrator |
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Post by reddonkeyham on Apr 1, 2022 11:22:19 GMT
Was that the night you were made faceless? Did someone steal your face while you slept.
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Post by MrTiddles on Apr 1, 2022 11:27:14 GMT
I once drank a can of cider in a public toilet. Attempting to muffle the 'psssst' sound was not entirely successful. I left the can as a warning to others.
They were wild times.
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Post by Faceless on Apr 1, 2022 11:32:03 GMT
Was that the night you were made faceless? Did someone steal your face while you slept. That's a whole different story... |
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Post by reddonkeyham on Apr 1, 2022 11:37:05 GMT
Just been "pranked" by the child. Was going to ask earlier but then had flashbacks about my walk. What was the prank Crank? |
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Post by Tuffers on Apr 1, 2022 11:39:41 GMT
Just been "pranked" by the child. Was going to ask earlier but then had flashbacks about my walk. What was the prank Crank? Banana in the tailpipe. Calling it. |
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Post by RollingEscargot on Apr 1, 2022 11:40:51 GMT
Alright Tuffers, family forum eh?
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