Bitter but optimistic

I'll cut you some slack on this discussion dc

Well said Red!! And may I add, with my usual modesty of course, that I'm sure my minor contributions about the wonderfully decadent and luxurious lifestyle at The Manor, has cheered up the otherwise sad life of many a poor person.

Indeed dc but I have learnt when dealing with Telcos, power providers and such the email works much better for me. Phone enquiries always seem to end in tears. Well I have to take issue with you here dc. Most of the movies I watch have a very limited soundtrack and dialogue. However, the intent is clear and there is generally a happy ending.

Good point Whelan, we could get them to clear up the whole rule book. iinet

I recently queried my internet provider about some incorrect charges. Here is an excerpt from their reply. "Our sincere apologies these errors has not been brought to light earlier and amounts had already erroneous been extracted for the uncancelled ADSL services. We will ensure these cancelled for future reference." Well that's good .... I think.

Pickett won't give up on Clarrie Choo Choo.

That first half was a shocker - I wonder what caused such terrible disposal from both sides.

Had lunch with Biffen today. It's apparently good for the soul to mix with people from the more dubious social strata. Anyway Biffen chose the location and again it was a dingy little inn in some god forsaken backwater. Well the food!! It came either drowned in tomato sauce or needed to be, to mask the underlying "taste" Biffen, to demonstrate the sophistication gained from his recent Asian jaunt, created a scene. He demanded sweet chilli sauce Not only that but it had to be "Kan tong" or some such because that is "orthentic" FMD ! How humiliating!

Fogger!! Back from the dead!

Oh dear, and I had such high hopes for yesterday. I should have read the omens when a teenage couple sat near me on the train in from Scumbury and I was mesmerised by the young lady spending most of the journey squeezing pimples on her boyfriend's face. Still there was hope because I knew my uncouth hangers on weren't attending. Then there were the two shabbily dressed and smelly fellows scurrying about on their knees stealing children's Easter Eggs. (Special and Squirrel I'm guessing) And then there was the football. Despite guzzling a gutfull I couldn't dull that particular pain. Ugh! Just thinking about! Haven't been so disappointed in a game since .... well since last week.

Let's just bury it now.

Actually dc, given the standard of Moonie's jokes, that one is a real thigh slapper.

You know nothing about fine living picket. Logs!!! FMD!! One simply adjusts the climate control. And.. I'll have you know I only quaff good quality booze. (usually anyway... well sometimes)

No Mable! Good heavens no! All business is conducted as far away as technology allows.

I suggest you get some honest employment Biffen so that you can fulfill the requirements of my very generous arrangements. Either that I will demand my pound of flesh.

Explains a bit.

I presume you and Squirrel abide by the rules as set down by the Marquis of Queensberry Special.

Your social conscience is commendable Earl. You are a credit to us genteel folk.

WTF would you know about decent wine Moonie?

The Barossa has had some ill effects on me I'll admit Skinny but I would not call it ignominious. I actually teared up as I passed some very familiar names when I drove through there the other day. BTW, speaking of wine, have any of you boozers read that the tax on wine is under review? It seems we may have to pay more for a decent red but I'm not sure what impact it will have on the fourpenny dark that Biffen and Moonie quaff. Won't effect old dee of course as he shmoozes free pinos. (Which he refuses to share I might add)

Surely the unthinkable could not happen!!!

I believe Gertie batted for the other team?

To "reclaim" implies that something has been lost. How can this be on the thread that cannot be derailed?

Yet you are constantly drawn back to it Ernie. And, further, if there "is one", I am surprised that he/she hasn't cast your miserable spirit to perdition long ago

Ignore him Special, he is a nasty piece of work. Consider this as Biffen's last pathetic wail. A cry from one who cannot accept that life ( like his exploited workers) has left him behind. His creditors are circling the barely warm corpse and he is reduced to drinking alcohol of a poorer variety than I use to sanitize the Lads' barn. Yet the arrogance remains - for the moment. Payback will come when Biffen knocks on the (figurative) door of your sad abode and you will offer him a bucket and squeegee to earn a share of the scraps that you and your dismal clique dine on. On the other hand Special, I respect your homeless and poor situation, and welcome you to continue your pitiable life where you are. PS Biffen. My porn highlight reels are not "sporadic" . In fact I have produced many a seamless narrative that push the barriers of artistic innovation.