tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951383775805178587.post1217990411059508971..comments2024-03-29T11:59:10.080+00:00Comments on Scroblene...: Used all my options, worked off my dues...Sen. C.R.O'Blenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482646859547203051noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951383775805178587.post-88293183742227961622021-05-14T07:18:23.081+01:002021-05-14T07:18:23.081+01:00Like that, Microdave!
I don't know as well, s...Like that, Microdave!<br /><br />I don't know as well, so when Wikipedia does a piece, you'll be the first to know...Scrobs.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12942449871600526680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951383775805178587.post-37885475539163432262021-05-14T07:17:31.335+01:002021-05-14T07:17:31.335+01:00"Stavros Poppodopolis O'Blene, has a ring..."Stavros Poppodopolis O'Blene, has a ring to it...."<br /><br />Ha ha ha!<br /><br />I didn't know of Harry Enfield when he did that chap!<br /><br />He was clearly too un-woke for the BBC, and I hope he made his money in time to get away from their sweaty little mitts!Scrobs.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12942449871600526680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951383775805178587.post-39381564459197950382021-05-13T19:39:56.729+01:002021-05-13T19:39:56.729+01:00"The Goddess of Axles and Differentials"...<i>"The Goddess of Axles and Differentials"</i><br /><br />That's one I haven't heard before!microdavenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951383775805178587.post-83020022223410065432021-05-04T17:12:38.952+01:002021-05-04T17:12:38.952+01:00Stavros Poppodopolis O'Blene, has a ring to it...Stavros Poppodopolis O'Blene, has a ring to it....MrMChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10216542447786677322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951383775805178587.post-63222289976098054472021-05-04T14:03:21.945+01:002021-05-04T14:03:21.945+01:00I can't help you with that one I'm afraid,...I can't help you with that one I'm afraid, but he may be starting up a kebab van..<br /><br />A gyro or gyros is a Greek dish made from meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie<br /><br />MrMChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10216542447786677322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951383775805178587.post-86072328416734508642021-05-04T13:09:10.362+01:002021-05-04T13:09:10.362+01:00Ah, I understand what you meant so I'm now tot...Ah, I understand what you meant so I'm now totally sapiens. Thanks MrMC, I feel a lot better. All I need now is to understand the gyrobus principle as I have only got as far as it's nowt to do with transporting people on the dole to their local post office. Goosegirlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951383775805178587.post-3098777305152227622021-05-03T15:45:48.999+01:002021-05-03T15:45:48.999+01:00Really ? sigh, here you go:
Homos-: Prefix meanin...Really ? sigh, here you go:<br /><br />Homos-: Prefix meaning same, often shortened as in homology (similarity in DNA or protein sequences between individuals or between species) and homosexual (a person who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex). The opposite of homo- is hetero-<br />it comes from the Greek word homos, meaning the same.<br /><br /><br />Which is different from<br /><br /><br />Homo is a Latin word that means man, or human. <br /><br />The genus that includes modern humans is called Homo. "Homo sapiens" are modern humans. Our ancestors had names like "Homo neanderthalensis" and "Homo erectus."<br /><br /><br />So one means the same so it is different....<br /><br /><br /><br />MrMChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10216542447786677322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951383775805178587.post-44458923797657230912021-05-03T14:45:37.730+01:002021-05-03T14:45:37.730+01:00MrMC, who knows what's really in homogenous li...MrMC, who knows what's really in homogenous liquids bought off the shelf, but those made at home should be relatively safe unless you stick your digit into the piece of apparatus whilst still operating, in which case put a plaster on it immediately and tell your immediate kin it's a new way of making hummus with a bit of added red food colourant for good measure. BTW, your comment of "one means the same so it is different" makes me wonder somewhat about your alcohol consumption especially at 07:51 in the morning. Goosegirlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951383775805178587.post-68975951462998861162021-05-01T17:05:10.481+01:002021-05-01T17:05:10.481+01:00Best leave that sort if thing for the BBC to unrav...Best leave that sort if thing for the BBC to unravel, MC!<br /><br />Saves time, as you needn't watch it happening!Scrobs.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12942449871600526680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951383775805178587.post-8438805480765065052021-04-29T07:51:43.104+01:002021-04-29T07:51:43.104+01:00Although one means the same so it is different, I ...Although one means the same so it is different, I am confused againMrMChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10216542447786677322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951383775805178587.post-21943724071088054212021-04-29T07:50:29.441+01:002021-04-29T07:50:29.441+01:00Just sorting out my Latin, homo from my Greek homo...Just sorting out my Latin, homo from my Greek homos, they mean two different things, sticking to the terms chutney ferret or fudge packer would of course avoid confusionMrMChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10216542447786677322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951383775805178587.post-20405091227027759782021-04-29T07:07:06.740+01:002021-04-29T07:07:06.740+01:00That's enough liquid stories, MC...
Actually,...That's enough liquid stories, MC...<br /><br />Actually, you're right!Scrobs.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12942449871600526680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951383775805178587.post-34643305680135541272021-04-29T07:06:19.441+01:002021-04-29T07:06:19.441+01:00I haven't seen that one, GG, but well worth a ...I haven't seen that one, GG, but well worth a peek! He was just great with the sexy Yootha Joyce too!<br /><br />I have a copy of 'Last orders' here, but that's not the same of course!Scrobs.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12942449871600526680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951383775805178587.post-1628743716165684162021-04-29T07:04:00.382+01:002021-04-29T07:04:00.382+01:00Thank you Corin...
I always chuck any old compost...Thank you Corin...<br /><br />I always chuck any old compost from last year's pots back on the heap, and around now, till it with a machine. It's a very fine result, which, after all, is only a growing medium, so a few squirts of food granules, and we're away again!Scrobs.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12942449871600526680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951383775805178587.post-852927617310300622021-04-28T16:59:28.732+01:002021-04-28T16:59:28.732+01:00I'm confused, homogeneous liquids do not conta...I'm confused, homogeneous liquids do not contain humans as far as I know.MrMChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10216542447786677322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951383775805178587.post-87728223584751362082021-04-28T15:18:17.335+01:002021-04-28T15:18:17.335+01:00Back to the mention of booze cruises, have you see...Back to the mention of booze cruises, have you seen the BBC film called The Booze Cruise starring Brian Murphy? It's well worth watching especially the bit where Brian with his knotted hanky on his head falls asleep in the sun and one of the other guys writes TIT on his forehead with suncream - ha! Having just googled it there's another two more following films so that's a must for the shopping list.<br />BTW, you can't call a horse a homosexual as it's not human so it must be an equus unisexual which has nothing whatsoever to do with unicorns unless you know otherwise.Goosegirlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951383775805178587.post-2846234341573311692021-04-28T12:21:30.842+01:002021-04-28T12:21:30.842+01:00Good things to compost include vegetable peelings,...Good things to compost include vegetable peelings, fruit waste, intruders, teabags, plant prunings and grass cuttings. These are fast to break down and provide important nitrogen as well as moisture. It’s also good to include things such as old shoes, egg boxes, scrunched up paper and fallen leaves. These are slower to rot but provide vital fibre and carbon and also allow important air pockets to form in the mixture. Crushed eggshells can be included to add useful minerals.<br />Certain things should never be placed in your bin. No body parts unless you’ve opted for a digester. No diseased limbs, and definitely no poo from that bedbound aged relative, or their nappies either. Putting any of these in your compost will lead to unwanted pests and smells. If composting tramps or cold callers, remember to fillet the bodies of bones, these can be incinerated and the ash added later. Also remember that their cheap man made clothing are not suitable for composting and should be recycled separately.<br />The key to good compost lies in getting the mix right. You need to keep your ‘greens’ and ‘browns’ properly balanced. If your compost is too wet, add more ‘browns’. If it’s too dry, add some ‘greens’. Making sure there is enough air in the mixture is also important. Adding an annoying neighbour’s dog is a simple way to create air pockets that will help keep your compost healthy. Air can also be added by mixing the contents.<br />A well-cared-for compost heap requires regular turning, which can be a tricky job without the right tools. Turning your compost helps to aerate and mix up the waste and cuttings, which leads to faster composting. If the Bobbies get wind of your tendency to shoot trespassers onto your property, they might do this for you. If you have not shot any trespassers recently, then have your wife hide in the attic until those nosey neighbours report her missing.<br />You can encourage the correct enzymes in your compost by using a compost activator. I would suggest getting the girl guides to come round, fill them up with fizzy drinks and have them micturate onto your heaps. It helps to turn your grass, leaves and garden waste into dark, rich, crumbly compost in less than half the time. You mix a small amount into water, pour it onto your compost and after 10 weeks of rotting your compost is ready to use. It can also be used to revive partially composted or dead heaps.<br />As autumn seems to have come early to many of us you can use fallen leaves as a good source of compost. It’s fine to add these to your compost bin but if you have large amounts of leaves, you might prefer to stuff a body with them in the same way as you would stuff a chicken. Once you’ve gathered up your fallen leaves they can be left to turn into a brilliant source of moisture-rich soil improver that’s great to use for potting mixes as an alternative to peat. The leaves will be kept neatly in one place and the sack will biodegrade, leaving you with a rich pile of wonderful compost.<br />When your compost is ready you’ll have a dark brown, almost black soil-like layer at the bottom of your bin. It should have a spongy texture and will be rich in nutrients. Spreading the finished compost into your flowerbeds greatly improves soil quality by helping it retain moisture and suppressing weeds. It also reduces the need to use chemical fertilisers and pesticides.<br />Lucien Modohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11232467682930068505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951383775805178587.post-27057028622492715672021-04-28T09:01:32.668+01:002021-04-28T09:01:32.668+01:00I was a big fan of heaps of manure after reading s...I was a big fan of heaps of manure after reading somewhere, "where there's muck there's brass".<br />After a rather fragrant few months of collecting and searching, and neighbour complaints, I can report this seems to be another of those fake news items, and have reported this to the BBC fact checker yet she has not yet responded, I will keep you updated.<br />Am now spending a fortune on flypaper.<br />There seems to be a lot of this fake news around, such as "one in the hand is worth two in Kate Bush" or something like that, which seems equally unlikely in my opinion, I will not investigate that one, it seems a quck way to an injunction.MrMChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10216542447786677322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951383775805178587.post-48307945740487533992021-04-28T08:47:10.318+01:002021-04-28T08:47:10.318+01:00I will look for your heaps, Corin - we have a fami...I will look for your heaps, Corin - we have a family of mice living in our heap, and I haven't the heart to evict them!<br /><br />Radio Pinkney went off the air soon after starting, as they kept putting up adverts for naughty people doing naughty things to other naughty people! I know, I wrote some of them!Scrobs.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12942449871600526680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951383775805178587.post-74037348546429582172021-04-28T08:44:53.379+01:002021-04-28T08:44:53.379+01:00We wouldn't have got as far as Paris, thankful...We wouldn't have got as far as Paris, thankfully, and I didn't have a Gilet Jeune back then either...<br /><br />As for cheese, the French stuff has nothing on two Kent-grown brands, 'Ashmore' and 'Kentish Blue'!<br /><br />Both are magnificent, and far better than the smelly, expensive slop over the channel!Scrobs.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12942449871600526680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951383775805178587.post-22361092414436623532021-04-28T08:42:33.196+01:002021-04-28T08:42:33.196+01:00They'd like that, MrH, it certainly looked lik...They'd like that, MrH, it certainly looked like a stash of some sort of home-grown wonder drug!<br /><br />I'm still thinking of how much I enjoyed seeing Senora O'Blene's knees so tight up in the seat...Scrobs.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12942449871600526680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951383775805178587.post-44135021226469125722021-04-28T08:04:57.741+01:002021-04-28T08:04:57.741+01:00No Scrobs the Blacksmithing is still but a dream. ...No Scrobs the Blacksmithing is still but a dream. I was hoping that Radio Pinkney might take up my suggestions for a program similar to 'The Voice' et al, but with more down to earth ambitions. Namely, 'Tonight Mr. Tom Jones I want to be a hedging and ditching man...' or a chick sexer (which for all the metrosexuals that read this, has nothing to do with young ladies). However the evening classes at Upper Lytton Strachey Methodist Hall in composting was money well spent. I have a Facebook page now just about my heaps!<br />Lucien Modohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11232467682930068505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951383775805178587.post-45812013319890191222021-04-27T19:01:07.074+01:002021-04-27T19:01:07.074+01:00A pity the compost in your boot did not comprise a...A pity the compost in your boot did not comprise a more fragrant manure Scrobs, the streets of London may or may nor be paved with gold but the streets in Paris definitely have more than their fair share of dog manure, which they probably jelously guard. If you declared it on the way out it would probably have been confiscated as a national asset, hey presto more room for your wine and cheese.MrMChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10216542447786677322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951383775805178587.post-81325202636945757042021-04-27T18:41:55.080+01:002021-04-27T18:41:55.080+01:00Couldn't happen today. French customs would ha...Couldn't happen today. French customs would have to rummage through all that compost checking for illicit vaccine doses.A K Haarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05897490979828603179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951383775805178587.post-27731544730236185952021-04-27T14:20:01.376+01:002021-04-27T14:20:01.376+01:00Doonhamer, it is right and proper that you ask Mr ...Doonhamer, it is right and proper that you ask Mr Piper about these issues!<br /><br />I used to, but he often went travelling soon after sending me a postcard, so after a while, I just decided that life without such valuable banter had to go on - and on - and on...<br /><br />I wish we'd had that final pint of Old Bastard (7.9% ABV)!Sen. C.R.O'Blenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07482646859547203051noreply@blogger.com