The No T$ No B$ Thread

[daisycutter 30,021]

  On 10/05/2024 at 21:02, Bitter but optimistic said:

Interesting article in this morning's Age. 

I am now nominating our own dc to mount a campaign to have Borewood renamed Ballyshannassy.

I'll chip in 20 cents.

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*ballyshanassy

thanks, uncle. always knew we could count on your manorial generosity. we want more than just a rename but, we want a un observer recognition acknowledging our unique culture.

did you know that ballyshanassy is a local aboriginal word meaning "meeting place"?

[demosaw 1,155]

  On 11/05/2024 at 01:07, daisycutter said:

*ballyshanassy did you know that ballyshanassy is a local aboriginal word meaning "meeting place"?

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It is Irish, place of John O’Shanassy who was an Irish born settler and twice Victoria’s premier.

Edited May 11, 2024 by demosaw

[Bitter but optimistic 22,289]

  On 11/05/2024 at 01:07, daisycutter said:

*ballyshanassy

thanks, uncle. always knew we could count on your manorial generosity. we want more than just a rename but, we want a un observer recognition acknowledging our unique culture.

did you know that ballyshanassy is a local aboriginal word meaning "meeting place"?

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Thank you for that gem of cultural insight dc.

And ... speaking of sacred sites. I note that your old hunting ground, the Borewood Tennis Club, is now in Glen Iris!!

That must cut an old Borewoodian rather painfully .

[daisycutter 30,021]

  On 11/05/2024 at 04:40, Bitter but optimistic said:

Thank you for that gem of cultural insight dc.

And ... speaking of sacred sites. I note that your old hunting ground, the Borewood Tennis Club, is now in Glen Iris!!

That must cut an old Borewoodian rather painfully .

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nah, i'm still very welcome there on ladies cup events, even though it feels like i'm slumming

[Redleg 42,179]

  On 11/05/2024 at 04:58, daisycutter said:

nah, i'm still very welcome there on ladies cup events, even though it feels like i'm slumming

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Do they do a Devonshire Tea there?

[daisycutter 30,021]

  On 12/05/2024 at 09:39, Redleg said:

Do they do a Devonshire Tea there?

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cafe brule and cucumber sandwiches, mr leg.  if you want devonshire tea you need to visit the villages around mt dandenong or mt macedon.

[Bitter but optimistic 22,289]

  On 12/05/2024 at 09:39, Redleg said:

Do they do a Devonshire Tea there?

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I think dc's visits to that worthy establishment have a more carnivorous intent Red!

[Guest]

  On 09/05/2024 at 07:05, Bitter but optimistic said:

You will have to share with the Manor’s ever alert attack dogs 

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This is my attack “dog”…

Yes, she’s a chicken but no one’s successfully invading my house anytime soon. If a stranger approaches her she lets out an otherworldly scream the likes of which can only be heard during a messy murder. Her name is Rooey and she loves cuddles and having her wattles tickled. 

[Redleg 42,179]

  On 12/05/2024 at 23:24, Bitter but optimistic said:

I think dc's visits to that worthy establishment have a more carnivorous intent Red!

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Think I prefer the scones with cream and jam and a nice hot cup of tea to wash it all down.

[Moonshadow 17,678]

"Essendon 3rd on the ladder is like seeing an elephant sitting in a tree. You don't know how they got there but they're gonna come crashing down"

- SEN this morning

[beelzebub 23,392]

There's an element to this thread's title referencing No Bull$..

How about taking the politics to the General Forum

Just asking for a friend 

[Little Goffy 14,970]

  On 13/05/2024 at 01:26, Redleg said:

Think I prefer the scones with cream and jam and a nice hot cup of tea to wash it all down.

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Sconnes with cream and jam, oh, scohnes with jam and cream?

 

[Redleg 42,179]

  On 13/05/2024 at 01:26, Redleg said:

Think I prefer the scones with cream and jam and a nice hot cup of tea to wash it all down.

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Talking of scones has made me think about biscuits, strange isn't it?

My favourite biscuit is the Anzac.  Just love them.

I am sure we will soon here from the tim tam lovers.

Wonder if Uncle Bitters is an iced vo vo fan.

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[Bitter but optimistic 22,289]

Try these feckers from Ireland 

[Moonshadow 17,678]

  On 14/05/2024 at 09:38, Redleg said:

Talking of scones has made me think about biscuits, strange isn't it?

My favourite biscuit is the Anzac.  Just love them.

I am sure we will soon here from the tim tam lovers.

Wonder if Uncle Bitters is an iced vo vo fan.

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Tim tams.... mmmmmmm.....

[Timothy Reddan-A'Blew 5,690]

One has only so many hours in a day, so one's visits to No T$ No B$ are sporadic.

The new vistas each time are enchanting.

Though oddly disturbing in equal measure...

[Guest]

They can put a man on the moon etc...

 In this age of technological advancement in every facet of life we have driverless cars, 3D printers, robots performing surgery, we’ve landed a vehicle on Mars, the list goes on, and on and on. Why, then, can we not have interviews on TV via satellite WITHOUT that annoying 5-second delay?!?! It’s 2024, not 1954. Surely some boffin or other can figure out a way to do it.

 

PS: my favourite biscuit is the Tim Tam, but not any old Tim Tam, I love the ‘Chewy Caramel’ variety, in particular. 

[Timothy Reddan-A'Blew 5,690]

  On 14/05/2024 at 13:44, WalkingCivilWar said:

They can put a man on the moon etc...

 In this age of technological advancement in every facet of life we have driverless cars, 3D printers, robots performing surgery, we’ve landed a vehicle on Mars, the list goes on, and on and on. Why, then, can we not have interviews on TV via satellite WITHOUT that annoying 5-second delay?!?! It’s 2024, not 1954. Surely some boffin or other can figure out a way to do it.

 

PS: my favourite biscuit is the Tim Tam, but not any old Tim Tam, I love the ‘Chewy Caramel’ variety, in particular. 

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Oh.

Yeah.

[Redleg 42,179]

  On 14/05/2024 at 12:39, Moonshadow said:

Tim tams.... mmmmmmm.....

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Now in multiple artificial flavours.

[Redleg 42,179]

  On 14/05/2024 at 12:59, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

One has only so many hours in a day, so one's visits to No T$ No B$ are sporadic.

The new vistas each time are enchanting.

Though oddly disturbing in equal measure...

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That's strange, because I had the "Don't Disturb" sign up.

[Redleg 42,179]

  On 14/05/2024 at 13:44, WalkingCivilWar said:

They can put a man on the moon etc...

 In this age of technological advancement in every facet of life we have driverless cars, 3D printers, robots performing surgery, we’ve landed a vehicle on Mars, the list goes on, and on and on. Why, then, can we not have interviews on TV via satellite WITHOUT that annoying 5-second delay?!?! It’s 2024, not 1954. Surely some boffin or other can figure out a way to do it.

 

PS: my favourite biscuit is the Tim Tam, but not any old Tim Tam, I love the ‘Chewy Caramel’ variety, in particular. 

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You obviously don't have false teeth.

[leave it to deever 17,618]

  On 13/05/2024 at 00:26, WalkingCivilWar said:

wattles tickled

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Please explain.

Then again maybe not😃

[Guest]

  On 14/05/2024 at 13:59, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

Oh.

Yeah.

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*Five seconds later*

amirite??? 

[Timothy Reddan-A'Blew 5,690]

  On 15/05/2024 at 03:39, WalkingCivilWar said:

*Five seconds later*

amirite??? 

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You miiiiight be?...

🤔

[Redleg 42,179]

  On 14/05/2024 at 10:01, Bitter but optimistic said:

Try these feckers from Ireland 

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When I see the word Mikado I think of Gilbert and Sullivan and of course Japan.

As the biscuit appears to be called Elite and Chocolate Mikado is the flavour, I wonder what other flavours they come in.

Silver Sake.  Strawberry Sashimi.  Neapolitan NiNgiri. Tangerine Tempura. Lemon Yellow Yakitori. Raspberry Ramen. Nectarine Nasu Dengaku.  Uncle's Udon.