Bitter but optimistic

That's nothing compared to what the blue rinsers who chance into in the humble hamlet of Borewood are likely to suffer.

Stuie doing selfies ?

Correct dpos - you are incorrect. I have no doubt the good Earl was there to do some serious plundering of the natives!! What is the reason for a title otherwise?

Nothing surprises me anymore Earl. I reported in another thread that I fear the world is passing me by. Perhaps the Prince was undergoing his personal training regime in an environment that is even more testing than the beaches of Queensland.

What a grubby lot you are!! I am trying to support our good friend the Earl and this smutty and thoughless response is all I get. Disgraceful!! And positively no Special ... you cannot ride in the Merc!!

Now listen everybody while there is a quiet moment. I have it on very good authority ( a tradey I frequently employ who is shagging one of Earl Hood's maids). Apparently everyone in the Earl's household is walking on eggshells. The Earl is beside himself that he did not get a sniff in the Australia Day Awards. Now I'm sure he will crack tough. but this combined with the reversals from his Cuban adventure could push him over the edge. We all know what the aristocracy (tories) can do in these circumstances! Fishnet stockings, garter belt, a rope and hope for a happy ending!!!

I agree with about half of your post bb!

BTW I'm sure you will all have noted Biffen's extended absence from Dland. Well really I suppose no one GAF!! However, it has not been possible to contact him of late and I hold grave fears!!

Got to admire Picket's work - starts a thread and then pizzezs off!!

It would be a personality implant Moon.

Two clever comments in 3 days Fl ogg er! The world as I know seems to be leaving me behind!

With thighs like tree trunks! It would have been like trying to move a boulder . What an influential player he was

Surely Earl Hood, your circumstances are not so reduced that you cannot afford a new cook?

As always - love your work 'luded!

We all know that my old mate 'luded is a nut case - so don't worry about it!

That's the spirit!!

Very funny Fl ogg er!! As a reward, I shall be kind to you for the rest of today.

A bit left field, I would have thought Ben.

Just to satisfy my adventurous spirit, I've spent about the last hour ( while preparing a sumptuous meal) listening to SEN. FMD. I am dumber for the experience. Never again. However it did provide a good excuse to get back on the grog after a 2 week health hiatus.

Where have you been picket? Missed your "visceral" insights!

Sad old bastard.

That's what I'd expect from a headless eerrr ... well .... er ..chook!

Yes - I can do a very good "Chicken Little"!

It's a Breville, but otherwise and in all modesty, I agree with you Red.

You have over simplified SWYL's comment Stu. He points out that we have the talent etc but it needs to be combined with the right attitude. Imagine Col Sylvia with Jordie 's attitude.