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Title: New York
Post by: Berek on November 04, 2007, 09:36:50 AM
Meg has just told me to hurry up and get off the computer she needs to work out the "itinerary " scared2: scared2:

every movement of the trip will be planned with military precision  evil:
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Barman on November 04, 2007, 09:39:24 AM
Meg has just told me to hurry up and get off the computer she needs to work out the "itinerary " scared2: scared2:

every movement of the trip will be planned with military precision  evil:
What is in the plan so far?
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Berek on November 04, 2007, 09:43:03 AM
the plan so far is to hold onto the computer.. whistle:
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Snoopy on November 04, 2007, 09:52:45 AM
A cunning plan ~ in fact, a plan so cunning you could pin a tail on it and call it a fox!

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Title: Re: New York
Post by: GROWLER on November 04, 2007, 10:01:59 AM
Where you going then? eeek:
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Snoopy on November 04, 2007, 10:03:23 AM
I think his cunning plan failed as he is now off line.  point:

Meanwhile I'm sure he is going to New Amsterdam.
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Barman on November 04, 2007, 10:08:47 AM
I think his cunning plan failed as he is now off line.  point:
lol:
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Barman on November 04, 2007, 10:49:30 AM
I recommend the helicopter tour of the city although you probably won’t get this view...

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Also, we went to a great restaurant in Brooklyn which was actually under Brooklyn Bridge – great views of the city and an excellent Sunday brunch.

Also. Birdland if you like Jazz.

A walk around Soho is lovely.

Central Park is a must.

Grand central station is awesome.

We did The Empire State Building for the grand view although I wish we’d done the twin towers now.

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We rounded the trip off by flying home ion 3hrs 19 minutes on this – but I ‘spec that is out of the question too…  noooo:

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Title: Re: New York
Post by: Nick on November 04, 2007, 10:57:17 AM
On the other hand. Saw this and thought of Berek.

http://newyork.worstplacestotakeadump.com/ (http://newyork.worstplacestotakeadump.com/)
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Barman on November 04, 2007, 10:59:44 AM
On the other hand. Saw this and thought of Berek.

http://newyork.worstplacestotakeadump.com/ (http://newyork.worstplacestotakeadump.com/)
The Defecator needs urgent psychological help IMHO…  noooo:
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Nick on November 04, 2007, 11:00:48 AM
It's nice to have a hobby!
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Barman on November 04, 2007, 11:03:46 AM
It's nice to have a hobby!
I went to Yellowstone Park where they have these eco-loo things – basically a seat over a great big hole in the ground…

They arrested this guy whose ‘hobby’ was to climb-in the aforementioned great big shite filled hole in the ground and take pictures of ladies using the facilities…

 sick2:
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Barman on November 04, 2007, 11:10:06 AM
Here you go berek... and Mrs. Berek...

http://www.therivercafe.com/
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Berek on November 04, 2007, 01:55:40 PM
Here you go berek... and Mrs. Berek...

http://www.therivercafe.com/

 rubschin:
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Barman on November 04, 2007, 02:01:46 PM
Here you go berek... and Mrs. Berek...

http://www.therivercafe.com/

 rubschin:
Problem?
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Marley's Ghost (Imbiber of Spirits) on November 04, 2007, 02:19:32 PM
On the other hand. Saw this and thought of Berek.

http://newyork.worstplacestotakeadump.com/ (http://newyork.worstplacestotakeadump.com/)

Did you come across this whilst checking out your own emporium then?


Big Nick’s Burger & Pizza Joint Too (http://newyork.worstplacestotakeadump.com/thedefecator/23/big-nicks-burger-pizza-joint-too/)

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Title: Re: New York
Post by: Snoopy on November 04, 2007, 02:22:20 PM
Is there anything that someone, somewhere, will not put on the web?
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Marley's Ghost (Imbiber of Spirits) on November 04, 2007, 02:34:53 PM
Is there anything that someone, somewhere, will not put on the web?

Very doubtful Snoops - especially when you recall the history of its development. Mainly done by US Military (following Vietnam fiasco) and University geeks. It was never going to turn out to be something that could be controlled was it? Dis-affected ex-servicemen and stoned out students (both of whom by their nature detest government and government control) - they're hardly going to design something that said government could control.

China, IIRC, tried to control it, but forgot that any multinational (or other organisation for that matter) with a computer link out of China that's not part of the official post office (think satellites etc.) will form a bridge for the protocol to use to bypass any restrictions elsewhere.

It really is quite neat the way TCP/IP is capable of finding a way to get where it needs to!
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Snoopy on November 04, 2007, 02:40:19 PM
You are, of course, right but it never ceases to amaze me that someone thinks it worthwhile, for example, to photograph and upload pictures of used toilets. What pleasure does the poster derive from his/her activity?
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Marley's Ghost (Imbiber of Spirits) on November 04, 2007, 02:45:53 PM
You are, of course, right but it never ceases to amaze me that someone thinks it worthwhile, for example, to photograph and upload pictures of used toilets. What pleasure does the poster derive from his/her activity?

Perhaps he feels that he is performing a service to the public at large by warning them of something they probably already know - to whit: most bogs in public establishments leave a lot to be desired.

Still, as you say . . .
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Barman on November 04, 2007, 02:55:52 PM
Now, if he had a fisheye lens...  rubschin:
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Snoopy on November 04, 2007, 02:57:07 PM
Now, if he had a fisheye lens...  rubschin:

I have  cloud9:
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Barman on November 04, 2007, 02:59:31 PM
Now, if he had a fisheye lens...  rubschin:

I have  cloud9:
eeek:
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Snoopy on November 04, 2007, 03:08:15 PM
 whistle:
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Snoopy on November 04, 2007, 03:11:39 PM
Gloat  point:

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Title: Re: New York
Post by: Barman on November 04, 2007, 03:14:05 PM
Gloat  point:

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sad24:
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Snoopy on November 04, 2007, 03:15:15 PM
I take it I'm back in the kennel on short rations ~ Huh?
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Barman on November 04, 2007, 03:50:05 PM
I take it I'm back in the kennel on short rations ~ Huh?
I just popped out to buy a big Sunday newspaper...  eveilgrin:
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Snoopy on November 04, 2007, 04:03:11 PM
Not the nose again  sad24:
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Bar Wench on November 05, 2007, 11:35:50 AM
Nose, head, backside. Just a severe beating in general. As anyone gloating about digital camera equipment is going to get until someone buys me a digi SLR!  evil:
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Nick on November 05, 2007, 11:37:09 AM
Buy one yerself. Or ask Santa.

I just bought a Sat Nav. I just sort of, wanted one cloud9:
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Bar Wench on November 05, 2007, 11:38:35 AM
Buy one yerself. Or ask Santa.

I just bought a Sat Nav. I just sort of, wanted one cloud9:

1) not enough money.  sad24:
2) don't you think I've tried that!  Banghead
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Snoopy on November 05, 2007, 11:38:53 AM
Nose, head, backside. Just a severe beating in general. As anyone gloating about digital camera equipment is going to get until someone buys me a digi SLR!  evil:

 eeek: Well put like that I suppose I'll just have to grin and bare it.














NB Pedants .... Deliberate spelling above.
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Nick on November 05, 2007, 11:39:27 AM
You could rob the charity box on the bar. Happens round here all the time. spider:
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Barman on November 05, 2007, 11:40:11 AM
Nose, head, backside. Just a severe beating in general. As anyone gloating about digital camera equipment is going to get until someone buys me a digi SLR!  evil:
I thought you were going to kill for one?

I have one of these...  whistle:

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Title: Re: New York
Post by: Nick on November 05, 2007, 11:40:48 AM
Prolly straps it to his head and goes to fancy dress parties as a Borg noooo:
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Snoopy on November 05, 2007, 11:42:06 AM
Mine looks like this:

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Title: Re: New York
Post by: Uncle Mort on November 05, 2007, 11:43:05 AM
Now that one does look like it fell off a Borg  ;)
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Bar Wench on November 05, 2007, 11:46:38 AM
 sad24:
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Barman on November 05, 2007, 11:48:31 AM
sad24:
happy100

I have one of these that you can have...

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...but it has gone a bit wonkey.  noooo:
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Nick on November 05, 2007, 11:49:54 AM
How wonkey, exactly?
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Bar Wench on November 05, 2007, 11:53:03 AM
Indeed. How many pieces is it in.
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Barman on November 05, 2007, 11:53:09 AM
How wonkey, exactly?
Wonkey enough to make me go out and buy one of these...  ::)

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Title: Re: New York
Post by: Barman on November 05, 2007, 11:53:29 AM
Indeed. How many pieces is it in.
Just the one...
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Darwins Selection on November 05, 2007, 11:54:11 AM
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 cloud9:
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Snoopy on November 05, 2007, 12:27:36 PM
Also got one of these (or at least a Russian Version). Takes excellent pics

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Title: Re: New York
Post by: Nick on November 05, 2007, 12:28:47 PM
Perhaps Berek can pick up a cheap one for Wenchy in


NEW YORK
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Snoopy on November 05, 2007, 12:31:50 PM
Why? How? When?


Is he going there then?
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Darwins Selection on November 05, 2007, 12:33:37 PM
If he is wealthy enough to be jetting around the world all the time, perhaps he should just give her one?
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Snoopy on November 05, 2007, 12:35:29 PM
I have no wealth but I am willing to give her one.
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Nick on November 05, 2007, 12:35:58 PM
A vast behind!!
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Bar Wench on November 05, 2007, 12:36:47 PM
 ::)
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Snoopy on November 05, 2007, 12:37:24 PM
A vast behind!!


Are we back to "The Italian Job" again?
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Darwins Selection on November 05, 2007, 12:39:09 PM
I have no wealth but I am willing to give her one.
You sir, are willing to give the vicar's trouser leg one. noooo:
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Barman on November 05, 2007, 12:39:51 PM
I offered to give her a wonkey one...  whistle:
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Darwins Selection on November 05, 2007, 12:44:28 PM
I offered to give her a wonkey one...  whistle:
Another item in the 'no surprise' category.
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Nick on November 05, 2007, 12:50:00 PM
And how is Landlady (expecially now here eyes have been straightened or summat)?
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Darwins Selection on November 05, 2007, 12:51:43 PM
And how is Landlady (expecially now here eyes have been straightened or summat)?
Had an extra one put in the back of her head I heard.
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Barman on November 05, 2007, 12:53:48 PM
And how is Landlady (expecially now here eyes have been straightened or summat)?
Had an extra one put in the back of her head I heard.
Nope. She already had an eye there...

She is recovering okay - think it was more painful than she expected...  noooo:
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Bar Wench on November 05, 2007, 12:55:52 PM
Oh dear. Is she still in agony?
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Nick on November 05, 2007, 12:55:55 PM
How awful. noooo: Can you get gift vouchers, so Mrs Nick can have it done for Christmas, like?
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Barman on November 05, 2007, 12:58:50 PM
Oh dear. Is she still in agony?
No... I think we have past agony now... just irritating...

For some reason she was unhappy about being dragged into the motorcycle showroom this morning after having her protective contact lenses removed?  noooo:

Wimmin?
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Nick on November 05, 2007, 12:59:39 PM
I assume "dragged" is a metaphorical usage................
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Bar Wench on November 05, 2007, 01:00:13 PM
 ::)

She wasn't terribly impressed by the whole bike thing anyway if I recall. So you were just adding insult to injury.  ::)
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Nick on November 05, 2007, 01:03:00 PM
And how is the Nissan MIcra trundling? NOt much room for shopping I fear spider:
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Barman on November 05, 2007, 01:04:44 PM
::)

She wasn't terribly impressed by the whole bike thing anyway if I recall. So you were just adding insult to injury.  ::)
Strange eh?  rubschin:
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Bar Wench on November 05, 2007, 01:06:48 PM
And how is the Nissan MIcra trundling? NOt much room for shopping I fear spider:

Managed an ikea trip perfectly well on Friday! Got there, got loaded up, got back. Very impressed!
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Nick on November 05, 2007, 01:09:31 PM
I trust you put some more air in the tyres for the return trip eveilgrin:
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Barman on November 05, 2007, 01:09:54 PM
And how is the Nissan MIcra trundling? NOt much room for shopping I fear spider:

Managed an ikea trip perfectly well on Friday! Got there, got loaded up, got back. Very impressed!
Can he reverse it okay with the 'van on the back?
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Bar Wench on November 05, 2007, 01:10:20 PM
 Banghead
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Nick on November 05, 2007, 01:24:19 PM
Miss D will have a view. She usually does evil:
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Barman on November 05, 2007, 01:26:13 PM
Banghead
Frustrating eh?  Angry9:

I tried it with a trailer on the back of my car once – bloody impossible to control…  noooo:
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Miss Demeanour on November 05, 2007, 01:28:06 PM
Miss D will have a view. She usually does evil:

Eh !!!! ??????

 rubschin:
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Nick on November 05, 2007, 01:31:41 PM
Men. Shopping. People. That kind of stuff!
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Barman on November 05, 2007, 01:34:20 PM
Any advice on reversing a caravan?  noooo:
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Nick on November 05, 2007, 01:35:11 PM
Push it backwards? Better still make Landalady push it backwards while you advise.
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Snoopy on November 05, 2007, 01:35:39 PM
Any advice on reversing a caravan?  noooo:

Opposite Lock
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Miss Demeanour on November 05, 2007, 01:36:16 PM
Men. Shopping. People. That kind of stuff!

Oh you should have said  lol:

Men - enjoy browsing rarely find anything worth buying

Shopping - should browse more often and not buy so much

People - just decorations in my world that can be removed, boxed up and stored in the cellar  thatsit:
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Nick on November 05, 2007, 01:37:50 PM
We hunky, clever, funny, rich, handsome men are few and far between. It must be such a problem for you happy100
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Bar Wench on November 05, 2007, 01:38:18 PM
Not going well then Miss D?  happy100
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Darwins Selection on November 05, 2007, 01:38:20 PM
People - just decorations in my world that can be removed, boxed up and stored in the cellar  thatsit:
How is the Rose West impersonation coming along then?
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Nick on November 05, 2007, 01:39:00 PM
 happy001 happy001 happy001 happy001
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Miss Demeanour on November 05, 2007, 01:42:29 PM
Not going well then Miss D?  happy100

Very well Wenchy - the more I see of couples the happier I am that I am single (this is a standard defensive line stated at every opportuinity  lol:).

Had a meal out yesterday in a really nice italian restuarant. Half way through our meal a couple not far away started to have a huge barney - she was a complete hoity toitty mare and was giving him hell - soemthing about him having the last croissant at breakfast - he looked out the window for the rest of the meal and you can just tell he was planning a Reggie Perrin. Poor bastard even I felt sorry for him  noooo:
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Nick on November 05, 2007, 01:43:23 PM
We are usually always the victims
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Miss Demeanour on November 05, 2007, 01:46:30 PM
We are usually always the victims

Ahh bless.

I said I felt sorry for him - he seemed to have done nothing wrong - you on the other hand appear to be one big disaster factory  happy001
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Nick on November 05, 2007, 01:48:42 PM
Rich coming from Miss scalemyowngardenwalltogetintomyhouseforaweek

 eveilgrin:
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Miss Demeanour on November 05, 2007, 01:51:53 PM
Rich coming from Miss scalemyowngardenwalltogetintomyhouseforaweek

 eveilgrin:

 lol: lol: lol: lol:

But it felt so good to have grazed knees again  ;)

Touche Mr Nick
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Nick on November 05, 2007, 01:55:02 PM
 rubschin:
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Uncle Mort on November 05, 2007, 01:57:24 PM

But it felt so good to have grazed knees again  ;)




With scabs?  great happy088
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Barman on November 05, 2007, 01:58:27 PM

But it felt so good to have grazed knees again  ;)




With scabs?  great happy088
Owch... grazed knees and VD?  noooo:
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Darwins Selection on November 05, 2007, 02:15:23 PM

But it felt so good to have grazed knees again  ;)




With scabs?  great happy088
Owch... grazed knees and VD?  noooo:

How do you think knees normally get grazed?
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Miss Demeanour on November 05, 2007, 03:02:46 PM
How do you think knees normally get grazed?

By cows chewing on them?????????
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Barman on November 05, 2007, 03:03:13 PM
How do you think knees normally get grazed?

By cows chewing on them?????????
drumroll:
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Nick on November 05, 2007, 03:06:01 PM
HAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Miss Demeanour on November 05, 2007, 03:16:38 PM
HAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Are your fingers stuck?
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Barman on November 05, 2007, 03:28:55 PM
HAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Are your fingers stuck?
No, just his Caps Lock...
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Darwins Selection on November 05, 2007, 03:33:07 PM
How do you think knees normally get grazed?

By cows chewing on them?????????
happy001 happy001
 happ096
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Marley's Ghost (Imbiber of Spirits) on November 05, 2007, 05:05:50 PM
How do you think knees normally get grazed?

By cows chewing on them?????????
happy001 happy001
 happ096

Looks like you've got competition DS!

Oh, by the way MissD:       drumroll: drumroll:
Title: Re: New York
Post by: GROWLER on November 05, 2007, 07:06:47 PM
Can't be arsed reading all this shite you lot have been typing all day long, but I thought Begsy had gone to that American shit 'ole NY?
Has he been and come back already? eeek:
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Nick on November 05, 2007, 08:06:50 PM
No, they wouldn't let him in for some reason  rubschin:
Title: Re: New York
Post by: GROWLER on November 06, 2007, 09:06:55 AM
No, they wouldn't let him in for some reason  rubschin:

What? He got there and was turned back? happy001
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Nick on November 06, 2007, 09:17:22 AM
And then they wouldn't let him back here either noooo:. He is now in Sangatte trying to board a lorry.
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Berek on November 06, 2007, 02:43:43 PM
tomorrow  whistle:
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Nick on November 06, 2007, 03:00:28 PM
Under a lorry through the Chunnel?
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Berek on November 06, 2007, 03:07:05 PM
cattle class going, business class coming back  whistle:
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Nick on November 06, 2007, 03:07:58 PM
They upgraded you?





















 noooo: noooo: noooo:
Title: Re: New York
Post by: Berek on November 06, 2007, 03:12:42 PM
they DID NOT upgrade us !!! evil: