The Culture Cup Round x - Adam is a naughty naughty boy

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What, now?

The Hi-Tecs that I buy aren't the retro-trainer type or the kind that make you look a bit paralympish, they're the rugged yet stylish walking boot/shoe type that allow me to overtake other pedestrians in the most treacherous conditions while maintaining an air of casual sophistication.

Galted wrote:The Hi-Tecs that I buy aren't the retro-trainer type or the kind that make you look a bit paralympish, they're the rugged yet stylish walking boot/shoe type that allow me to overtake other pedestrians in the most treacherous conditions while maintaining an air of casual sophistication.

Rugged and stylish indeed. Also a very practical boot suitable for a variety of walking conditions.

The Loaded Dog wrote:

Galted wrote:The Hi-Tecs that I buy aren't the retro-trainer type or the kind that make you look a bit paralympish, they're the rugged yet stylish walking boot/shoe type that allow me to overtake other pedestrians in the most treacherous conditions while maintaining an air of casual sophistication.

Rugged and stylish indeed. Also a very practical boot suitable for a variety of walking conditions.

Magnificent, LD.

I despair at the non-believers, perhaps a good shoeing or two is in order (I'm resisting the temptation to say "Hi-Teching"), starting with the ring-leader, Tino.  He preys on the more weak-minded members of the forum.

Morning all. Would love to mock Galted's footwear but don't want to mark myself out as some sort of weak willed fool desperately trying to ingratiate myself with Tina.

Fair point well made Jeff

Morning

Indeed Jeffrey. Those shoes are gawd awful, but one never wants to appear to be an acolyte associated with Tiña

Is a tricky question, because have we replaced being Tina's acolytes with being tricked by Galted, neither are great.

Jeff wrote:Is a tricky question, because have we replaced being Tina's acolytes with being tricked by Galted, neither are great.

I thought we were now too elitist to follow trends?

Rowley wrote:Morning all. Would love to mock Galted's footwear but don't want to mark myself out as some sort of weak willed fool desperately trying to ingratiate myself with Tina.

I don't believe anyone would think that, Jeff.

I am just calling a spade a spade. Or a shoe a shoe.

Hi-Tec's, much like Tech by Tumi, are sh*te. Completely and utterly sh*te. Popular in the 1980's for a reason.

I know you feel the same, as you're a man of class (northern) like myself. Don't blame yourself for Glated being weak minded. That's exactly why I prey on him.

kingraf wrote:Tiña

I bloody love the little squiggly thing over the 'n'. No idea what it's called but I love it.

That's your best contribution for weeks.

Tino wrote:No idea what it's called but I love it.

It's called a (diacritical) tilde

rick_dagless wrote:

Tino wrote:No idea what it's called but I love it.

It's called a (diacritical) tilde

Did you look that up or do you just know sh*t like that?

Tino wrote:Did you look that up or do you just know sh*t like that?

It's all part of my charm, I donT just spray RanDom capitals around without an education Tino

rick_dagless wrote:

Tino wrote:Did you look that up or do you just know sh*t like that?

It's all part of my charm, I donT just spray RanDom capitals around without an education Tino

It's impressive. I'm impressed.

Galted has that uncanny ability to survive anything anybody throws at him though. Much like the foreskins on his unique Hi-Tecs.
I think it's just a guise or some clever distraction he's introduced to play with your minds and he actually welcomes being preyed upon.

The fact that he is still able bounce back each and every time (whilst copping all those pecks) shows a marvellous resilience. I admire that in a person. He is definitely made of the same right stuff... as the rest of us are. I'd go so far as to say he is perhaps slightly more socially shrewd and technically sophisticated on occasion - than most of us.

I've hardly been here for weeks. Been working hard recently. Cost cutting is a bitch.

Morning all - last day working in client's offices and my loins are moistening at the thought of going back to Scotland tonight. Leeds has literally (and I mean "literally", jeff) made me quite ill.

Galted's boots are indeed sh*te, but he's a lovely bloke so I forgive him.
Tino, on the other hand, has just insulted the 1980s, so he can go phuck himself, the toss-pot. I may not even change my location today, that's how strongly I feel about it.

The Loaded Dog wrote:Galted has that uncanny ability to survive anything anybody throws at him though. Much like the foreskins on his unique Hi-Tecs.
I think it's just a guise or some clever distraction he's introduced to play with your minds and he actually welcomes being preyed upon.

The fact that he is still able bounce back each and every time (whilst copping all those pecks) shows a marvellous resilience. I admire that in a person. He is definitely made of the same right stuff... as the rest of us are. I'd go so far as to say he is perhaps slightly more socially shrewd and technically sophisticated on occasion - than most of us.

It could be that or he could just be a terribly attired, socially awkward Ray Mears lookalike. I'm sure you're right though.

How is the pool coming along, LD? Any more pictures (non stalker)? We all feel like we are living through it with you.

super wrote:Morning all - last day working in client's offices and my loins are moistening at the thought of going back to Scotland tonight. Leeds has literally (and I mean "literally", jeff) made me quite ill.

If the rules (unwritten) of the culture cup did not dictate that no members shall meet, I could have met up with you and showed you the sights super...

It is about 15 minutes from my house

Was thinking Tech by Tumi would be suitable for the firm. A modern day Acuascutum as it were.

JuliusHMarx wrote:Galted's boots are indeed sh*te, but he's a lovely bloke so I forgive him.
Tino, on the other hand, has just insulted the 1980s, so he can go phuck himself, the toss-pot. I may not even change m location today, that's how strongly I feel about it.

I like the 1980's. I have been setting my location as an homage to both you and the 80's for over a week now.

Stop being so sensitive.

The Loaded Dog wrote: I'd go so far as to say he is perhaps slightly more socially shrewd and technically sophisticated on occasion - than most of us.

That's not to hard surely?
Geoff is basically a part of border control
Tiña lives in constant fear of his seven year old
'Fly is Scottish, and by definition must have a chip on his shoulder.
You live in a country which is in the middle of nowhere.
Sean has a rather confused definition of heterosexual behaviour between mates.
Dave is a serial killer.

Rick is obviously the most sophisticated, after me.

You have just filled me with a warm glow Raf, which will keep me going through this murky day...

kingraf wrote:

The Loaded Dog wrote: I'd go so far as to say he is perhaps slightly more socially shrewd and technically sophisticated on occasion - than most of us.

That's not to hard surely?
Geoff is basically a part of border control
Tiña lives in constant fear of his seven year old
'Fly is Scottish, and by definition must have a chip on his shoulder.
You live in a country which is in the middle of nowhere.
Sean has a rather confused definition of heterosexual behaviour between mates.
Dave is a serial killer.

Rick is obviously the most sophisticated, after me.

You can't even successfully chat up a barmaid.

kingraf wrote:

The Loaded Dog wrote: I'd go so far as to say he is perhaps slightly more socially shrewd and technically sophisticated on occasion - than most of us.

That's not to hard surely?
Geoff is basically a part of border control
Tiña lives in constant fear of his seven year old
'Fly is Scottish, and by definition must have a chip on his shoulder.
You live in a country which is in the middle of nowhere.
Sean has a rather confused definition of heterosexual behaviour between mates.
Dave is a serial killer.

Rick is obviously the most sophisticated, after me.

He isn't 7. He is older than that.

Other than that, you're pretty accurate with the rest of this post.

JuliusHMarx wrote:

You can't even successfully chat up a barmaid.

And a steroid abusing muscle Mary seemingly has more appeal....

rick_dagless wrote:

super wrote:Morning all - last day working in client's offices and my loins are moistening at the thought of going back to Scotland tonight. Leeds has literally (and I mean "literally", jeff) made me quite ill.

If the rules (unwritten) of the culture cup did not dictate that no members shall meet, I could have met up with you and showed you the sights super...

It is about 15 minutes from my house

That's a lovely sentiment, Rick, but the Yorkshire air has rendered me so unwell I've spent my evenings curled up in my hotel room sweating and shivering at the same time. I've not even been able to enjoy the leisurely pleasures of a hotel w@nk.

seanmichaels wrote:

JuliusHMarx wrote:

You can't even successfully chat up a barmaid.

And a steroid abusing muscle Mary seemingly has more appeal....

and we've all had a go on her.

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:

The Loaded Dog wrote:Galted has that uncanny ability to survive anything anybody throws at him though. Much like the foreskins on his unique Hi-Tecs.
I think it's just a guise or some clever distraction he's introduced to play with your minds and he actually welcomes being preyed upon.

The fact that he is still able bounce back each and every time (whilst copping all those pecks) shows a marvellous resilience. I admire that in a person. He is definitely made of the same right stuff... as the rest of us are. I'd go so far as to say he is perhaps slightly more socially shrewd and technically sophisticated on occasion - than most of us.

It could be that or he could just be a terribly attired, socially awkward Ray Mears lookalike.  I'm sure you're right though.

How is the pool coming along, LD?  Any more pictures (non stalker)?  We all feel like we are living through it with you.

Still curing, Tino. It's getting whiter every day. (We had a scorcher last week which helped)
I'm going to wait until the exterior landscaping is completed around it before I get the Bundy river pebble (very fine white smooth finish) applied, which will make the water an inviting light blue colour.

JuliusHMarx wrote:

kingraf wrote:

The Loaded Dog wrote: I'd go so far as to say he is perhaps slightly more socially shrewd and technically sophisticated on occasion - than most of us.

That's not to hard surely?
Geoff is basically a part of border control
Tiña lives in constant fear of his seven year old
'Fly is Scottish, and by definition must have a chip on his shoulder.
You live in a country which is in the middle of nowhere.
Sean has a rather confused definition of heterosexual behaviour between mates.
Dave is a serial killer.

Rick is obviously the most sophisticated, after me.

You can't even successfully chat up a barmaid.

No need to bring that up. Dark period in my life. Like when Wladimir was losing to Purrity, or Federer had blonde hair, or Jesús was still a carpenter.

super wrote:That's a lovely sentiment, Rick, but the Yorkshire air has rendered me so unwell I've spent my evenings curled up in my hotel room sweating and shivering at the same time. I've not even been able to enjoy the leisurely pleasures of a hotel w@nk.

Did you not get to enjoy the German markets then? Shame, but if you are too knackered to push out a post work danger w@nk whilst room service is en route, then probably for the best

superflyweight wrote:

That's a lovely sentiment, Rick, but the Yorkshire air has rendered me so unwell I've spent my evenings curled up in my hotel room sweating and shivering at the same time.    

I had that. Sore neck, ribs and kidneys as well. Had an oesophagal cramp as well last night. Pain is incredible, feels like a heart attack.

sean wrote:I had that. Sore neck, ribs and kidneys as well. Had an oesophagal cramp as well last night. Pain is incredible, feels like a heart attack.

Sounds more Cumbrian than Yorkshire does that sean

Leeds is not especially close to me, but close enough for me to have made the effort. Damn the unwritten rules of culture cup etiquette.

Cumbria always gives me the impression of an eerie place after The Lakes

It is a bit "Deliverance" sean

That's only because you can't hear the sound of jet skis any more... only the steely sound of knives being sharpened against ancient stones.

A bit like here that last bit...

rick_dagless wrote:It is a bit "Deliverance" sean

Right up Sean's street then.

TLD wrote:only the steely sound of knives being sharpened against ancient stones

And the squealing of piggies...

Tino wrote:Right up Sean's street then.

Euphemism?

OK, it is in fact a rivulet to be more precise.

seanmichaels wrote:

superflyweight wrote:

That's a lovely sentiment, Rick, but the Yorkshire air has rendered me so unwell I've spent my evenings curled up in my hotel room sweating and shivering at the same time.    

I had that. Sore neck, ribs and kidneys as well. Had an oesophagal cramp as well last night. Pain is incredible, feels like a heart attack.

Horrible thing to endure. I had a similar experience in Vietnam after a Friday lunch. Got back to the hotel (where I had been staying for 6 months), downed a few pills (work colleague had taken me to this bizarre old-fashioned chemist... who sold me something like speed?... for about 10 cents) and I crashed out all weekend. I was still feeling weak on the Monday... and Tuesday from memory. The hotel staff changed my sheets hospital style... not that I had crapped on the bed or anything. It was just that I was barely able to get up and crawl to a chair. Was sweating like a wild pig and shivering like Bambi at the same time.

Watched X Factor UK with my girlfriend a few days back. Couldn't understand a word she was saying. What part of England is she from? Was like listening to my dog using vowels.

raf wrote:What part of England is she from? Was like listening to my dog using vowels.

Who? Wor Cheryl?

Yes Cheryl Cole

Cheryl Fernadez-Virisi actually.

I'd smash its backdoors in but I may have to gaffa tape it first.

Yes, but where is she from?

kingraf wrote:Yes Cheryl Cole

Same part of the world as Lumbering Jack. Or Marco Stuffington or whatever his new name is.

Cheers Tiña.

kingraf wrote:Cheers Tiña.

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