Author Topic: The Manly Thread (Read 77997 times)

57Chevy · « **Reply #775 on:** February 01, 2012, 22:21:25 »

got this in an email

WHY MEN ARE SELDOM DEPRESSED:

Men Are Just Happier People --

What do you expect from such simple creatures?

Your last name stays put.
The garage is all yours.
Wedding plans take care of themselves.
Chocolate is just another snack.
You can be President.
You can never be pregnant.
You can wear a white T-shirt to a water park.
You can wear NO shirt to a water park.
Car mechanics tell you the truth.
The world is your urinal.
You never have to drive to another gas station restroom because this one is just too icky.
You don't have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on a bolt.
Same work, more pay.
Wrinkles add character.
Wedding dress $5000. Tux rental-$100.
People never stare at your chest when you're talking to them.
New shoes don't cut, blister, or mangle your feet.
One mood all the time.
Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat.
You know stuff about tanks.
A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase.
You can open all your own jars.
You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness.
If someone forgets to invite you,
He or she can still be your friend.
Your underwear is $8.95 for a three-pack.
Three pairs of shoes are more than enough..
You almost never have strap problems in public.
You are unable to see wrinkles in your clothes..
Everything on your face stays its original color..
The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades.
You only have to shave your face and neck.
You can play with toys all your life.
One wallet and one pair of shoes -- one color for all seasons.
You can wear shorts no matter how your legs look..
You can 'do' your nails with a pocket knife.
You have freedom of choice concerning growing a mustache.
You can do Christmas shopping for 25 relatives
On December 24 in 25 minutes.
No wonder men are happier.
Send this to the women who can handle it
And to the men who will enjoy reading it.
Men Are Just Happier People

RangerRay · « **Reply #776 on:** February 02, 2012, 14:02:33 »

Quote from: Rogo on February 01, 2012, 16:49:06

Is mead a new word with which I am unfamiliar? sounds good

Here is some great mead from Vancouver Island.

http://tugwellcreekfarm.com/

Doesn't exactly fit the image of mead, but its very good hooch!

jollyjacktar · « **Reply #777 on:** February 02, 2012, 14:08:25 »

I had some friends who were into the SCA scene. They did a Medieval feast with home made mead, all according to authentic recipes. It was strange brew that mead, took a little getting used to and I'm not sure I'd want it too often. But it was interesting to have tried it nevertheless. IIRC, it was not cheap to make either. Honey here can be expensive.

Jim Seggie · « **Reply #778 on:** February 02, 2012, 18:22:00 »

Quote from: jollyjacktar on February 02, 2012, 14:08:25

I had some friends who were into the SCA scene. They did a Medieval feast with home made mead, all according to authentic recipes. It was strange brew that mead, took a little getting used to and I'm not sure I'd want it too often. But it was interesting to have tried it nevertheless. IIRC, it was not cheap to make either. Honey here can be expensive.

We're you served by wenches?

cupper · « **Reply #779 on:** February 02, 2012, 18:27:45 »

Quote from: Jim Seggie on February 02, 2012, 18:22:00

We're you served by wenches?

I think the more PC term is Maidens.

Jim Seggie · « **Reply #780 on:** February 02, 2012, 18:29:43 »

Quote from: cupper on February 02, 2012, 18:27:45

I think the more PC term is Maidens.

Don't you start! Wenches!

ModlrMike · « **Reply #781 on:** February 02, 2012, 18:32:08 »

Quote from: jollyjacktar on February 02, 2012, 14:08:25

I had some friends who were into the SCA scene. They did a Medieval feast with home made mead, all according to authentic recipes. It was strange brew that mead, took a little getting used to and I'm not sure I'd want it too often. But it was interesting to have tried it nevertheless. IIRC, it was not cheap to make either. Honey here can be expensive.

Everything you wanted to know about mead: http://www.gotmead.com/

Much more like wine instead of beer. Generally requires at least 1 year of ageing to get rid of the raw taste. For relatively cheap honey you could buy it directly from an apiary, or at a local farmer's market.

cupper · « **Reply #782 on:** February 02, 2012, 18:32:56 »

Quote from: Jim Seggie on February 02, 2012, 18:29:43

Don't you start! Wenches!

It depends on what you are looking for .... Maidens are for those who want nice, Maidens are for those who want nasty.

And Maids, well, I suppose if you're into that...

Rogo · « **Reply #783 on:** February 03, 2012, 13:00:55 »

I've learned so much today, who knew that CF mbrs are secretly mead experts.

cupper · « **Reply #784 on:** February 03, 2012, 21:21:10 »

Quote from: Rogo on February 03, 2012, 13:00:55

I've learned so much today, who knew that CF mbrs are secretly mead experts.

You'd be surprised at what we can be experts on.

Especially after imbibing on mead.

Jim Seggie · « **Reply #785 on:** February 03, 2012, 21:27:53 »

Quote from: Rogo on February 03, 2012, 13:00:55

I've learned so much today, who knew that CF mbrs are secretly mead experts.

Mead has alcohol content. That's why we know about it!

daftandbarmy · « **Reply #786 on:** February 05, 2012, 02:45:08 »

Gave my son a 'FIBUA house' - a scabby old home made doll house I found by the side of the road - and a package of army men for his birthday. We discussed mouseholing and some basic tactics. Without any prompting from me, he arranged his troops in little 'stacks' to destory the resident 'bad guy', a cheap Transformer toy.

My work here is done.

medicineman · « **Reply #787 on:** February 05, 2012, 11:05:21 »

Quote from: daftandbarmy on February 05, 2012, 02:45:08

Gave my son a 'FIBUA house' - a scabby old home made doll house I found by the side of the road - and a package of army men for his birthday. We discussed mouseholing and some basic tactics. Without any prompting from me, he arranged his troops in little 'stacks' to destory the resident 'bad guy', a cheap Transformer toy.

My work here is done.

You forgot to give a room to himself and the world's supply or chocolate

...give him a red marker and some TP and see if he treats his wounded...no surprises, I apparently did that with some of mine

.

MM

daftandbarmy · « **Reply #788 on:** February 05, 2012, 23:38:37 »

Quote from: medicineman on February 05, 2012, 11:05:21

You forgot to give a room to himself and the world's supply or chocolate ...give him a red marker and some TP and see if he treats his wounded...no surprises, I apparently did that with some of mine .

MM

He's been pretty good at treating my various injuries. Does a great job of applying 'spolly-sporin' and band aids. Maybe I can get him to fire up a still too, just like Hawkeye on Mash?

ModlrMike · « **Reply #789 on:** February 08, 2012, 13:05:50 »

Made some mead:

Should be ready to bottle in about two months. Another month to age.

HavokFour · « **Reply #790 on:** February 09, 2012, 19:35:46 »

Today I witnessed good parenting.

Hawk · « **Reply #791 on:** February 10, 2012, 07:27:16 »

That was brilliant! That girl doesn't realize it, and won't for some years to come, but she has a father that cares!

Hawk

Jim Seggie · « **Reply #792 on:** February 10, 2012, 07:44:14 »

Watching CBC Newsworld, yes the fair Heather looks pretty sweet.

NavyShooter · « **Reply #793 on:** February 10, 2012, 07:56:18 »

Here's my contribution for the day....

Jimmy_D · « **Reply #794 on:** February 10, 2012, 08:00:00 »

Quote from: ModlrMike on February 08, 2012, 13:05:50

Made some mead:

Should be ready to bottle in about two months. Another month to age.

Teabag Rum?

Get Nautical · « **Reply #795 on:** February 10, 2012, 18:38:04 »

Quote from: cupper on February 03, 2012, 21:21:10

You'd be surprised at what we can be experts on.

Especially after imbibing on mead.

I love Mead, and these guys make awesome mead and real honey, in different flavours!
for those in Sooke, Victoria & Duncan well worth a stop by.

Tugwell Creek Honey Farm and Meadery,
8750 Westcoast Rd, Sooke, BC 250-642-1956
http://tugwellcreekfarm.com/

Get Nautical · « **Reply #796 on:** February 10, 2012, 18:51:50 »

Quote from: HavokFour on February 09, 2012, 19:35:46

Today I witnessed good parenting.

+1

daftandbarmy · « **Reply #797 on:** February 10, 2012, 23:52:37 »

Just got back from Prince George BC: a manly place where they know how to look after kids at breakfast time...

cupper · « **Reply #798 on:** February 11, 2012, 11:00:10 »

Quote from: NavyShooter on February 10, 2012, 07:56:18

Here's my contribution for the day....

Ummm ..... what about those of us who see two people dancing on the stomach of a nude woman with a nice rack?.

jparkin · « **Reply #799 on:** February 12, 2012, 05:05:38 »

In my engineering ethics lecture a few weeks ago, the professor felt it would be an appropriate use of time to explain the function that describes an engineer's problem solving ability versus the number of beers he/she has consumed. He had factors that took into account body weight, the beverage's abv, and the difficulty of the problem being solved. He insisted that the graph is exponential in nature up to a certain number of drinks. Of course, as engineering students, most of us are all too familiar with this subject already. Definitely the most "manly" instructor I have had so far.

We were also told by a physics professor that the reason one of our physics exams is 19:30 on Valentine's day is to help us save money on a date, in order to be able to afford the beverages we will inevitably need to drink to feel better about ourselves after writing his exam. He's definitely not helping our reputation with the girls on campus though.

Jonathan

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