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 Thursday 26th February Ripping Yarns
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| Cygnus Bazza |
Posted on 26-02-2026 20:35
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A nice Butch Cassidy/Sundance Kid moment, plunging into the drink. “Butch” Cassidy was actually the nickname of our art teacher. She was a woman, so “David” wasn’t really an option. |
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| trevor travis |
Posted on 26-02-2026 20:35
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That's High Force, Middleton in Teesdale. Thanks for the info, M Kid! Vote Og.
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| Cygnus Bazza |
Posted on 26-02-2026 20:35
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That's High Force, Middleton in Teesdale. Is that a bit north from you, a bit east or (hiss) a bit south? |
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 26-02-2026 20:35
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I think I identify as Eric Olthwaite...
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| Cygnus Bazza |
Posted on 26-02-2026 20:37
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I think Arthur’s hat could be an integral part of my new look for Spring |
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 26-02-2026 20:37
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I used to play badminton with two guys called Eric and Arthur. |
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| trevor travis |
Posted on 26-02-2026 20:37
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I think I identify as Eric Olthwaite... Do ypu think he#d make a decent librarian? Vote Og.
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| Cygnus Bazza |
Posted on 26-02-2026 20:38
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I think I identify as Eric Olthwaite... But you have ideas above your station. Oh. Silly me! Ideas! As if! |
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 26-02-2026 20:38
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I used to play badminton with two guys called Eric and Arthur. 2 to 1? That's cheating. Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| trevor travis |
Posted on 26-02-2026 20:38
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Shovel talk!
Vote Og.
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| Cygnus Bazza |
Posted on 26-02-2026 20:38
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I used to play badminton with two guys called Eric and Arthur. One v two? Doesn't sound very fair |
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 26-02-2026 20:39
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I used to play badminton with two guys called Eric and Arthur. One v two? Doesn't sound very fair There were other people as well. |
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 26-02-2026 20:39
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I think I identify as Eric Olthwaite... Do ypu think he#d make a decent librarian? Oh aye. We'd be handling different hardbacks and discuss the weight difference. Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| Cygnus Bazza |
Posted on 26-02-2026 20:39
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There are Moors in North Yorkshire? Don’t tell El Cid. |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 26-02-2026 20:40
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That's High Force, Middleton in Teesdale. Is that a bit north from you, a bit east or (hiss) a bit south? A bit north and quite a lot east. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Cygnus Bazza |
Posted on 26-02-2026 20:40
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I’m not sure I’m wanted in 3 counties… Barely one… |
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| trevor travis |
Posted on 26-02-2026 20:41
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I think I identify as Eric Olthwaite... Do ypu think he#d make a decent librarian? Oh aye. We'd be handling different hardbacks and discuss the weight difference. There is still a difference in the weight of some books, isn't there? Vote Og.
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| Cygnus Bazza |
Posted on 26-02-2026 20:41
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I think I identify as Eric Olthwaite... Do ypu think he#d make a decent librarian? Oh aye. We'd be handling different hardbacks and discuss the weight difference. Rock 'n' roll. |
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| trevor travis |
Posted on 26-02-2026 20:41
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I’m not sure I’m wanted in 3 counties… Barely one… Anyone got a violin for CB? Vote Og.
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| Cygnus Bazza |
Posted on 26-02-2026 20:42
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I think I identify as Eric Olthwaite... Do ypu think he#d make a decent librarian? Oh aye. We'd be handling different hardbacks and discuss the weight difference. There is still a difference in the weight of some books, isn't there? Not since Brexit |
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| Cygnus Bazza |
Posted on 26-02-2026 20:42
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I'll be needing the string quartet. They play badminton together. There's enough of them, you see. |
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 26-02-2026 20:43
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I think I identify as Eric Olthwaite... Do ypu think he#d make a decent librarian? Oh aye. We'd be handling different hardbacks and discuss the weight difference. There is still a difference in the weight of some books, isn't there? You wouldn't credit it. One book makes you arm drop another has you hurtling along the carpet Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| Cygnus Bazza |
Posted on 26-02-2026 20:44
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Alpha Grade Posts: 5419 Joined: 14.06.22 |
I think I identify as Eric Olthwaite... Do ypu think he#d make a decent librarian? Oh aye. We'd be handling different hardbacks and discuss the weight difference. There is still a difference in the weight of some books, isn't there? You wouldn't credit it. One book makes you arm drop another has you hurtling along the carpet I don't think we need to know about those sorts of book. |
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 26-02-2026 20:44
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I’m not sure I’m wanted in 3 counties… Barely one… You're not even wanted in Rutland. Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 26-02-2026 20:45
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I'll be needing the string quartet. They play badminton together. There's enough of them, you see. That must be difficult. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Cygnus Bazza |
Posted on 26-02-2026 20:45
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I’m not sure I’m wanted in 3 counties… Barely one… You're not even wanted in Rutland. Sh*t. Can't I even be on their Weekend Television? |
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| trevor travis |
Posted on 26-02-2026 20:45
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Eric sudden;y very interesting!
Vote Og.
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 26-02-2026 20:45
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I'll be needing the string quartet. They play badminton together. There's enough of them, you see. Seems to me there's one extra... Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 26-02-2026 20:45
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I’m not sure I’m wanted in 3 counties… Barely one… You're not even wanted in Rutland. Sh*t. Can't I even be on their Weekend Television? Does Rutland still exist? Or did it get absorbed into Wales or something? "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Cygnus Bazza |
Posted on 26-02-2026 20:46
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I'll be needing the string quartet. They play badminton together. There's enough of them, you see. That must be difficult. It makes for a novel interpretation of the Razumovsky quartet, that's for sure |
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 26-02-2026 20:46
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I’m not sure I’m wanted in 3 counties… Barely one… You're not even wanted in Rutland. Sh*t. Can't I even be on their Weekend Television? Yoy wouldn't make the news extra |
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 26-02-2026 20:47
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I’m not sure I’m wanted in 3 counties… Barely one… You're not even wanted in Rutland. Sh*t. Can't I even be on their Weekend Television? Does Rutland still exist? Or did it get absorbed into Wales or something? I think it was re established Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| trevor travis |
Posted on 26-02-2026 20:47
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Lots of fun that - good suggestion, CB
Vote Og.
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| Cygnus Bazza |
Posted on 26-02-2026 20:47
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I’m not sure I’m wanted in 3 counties… Barely one… You're not even wanted in Rutland. Sh*t. Can't I even be on their Weekend Television? Yoy wouldn't make the news extra I'm available to host the Closedown |
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| Cygnus Bazza |
Posted on 26-02-2026 20:47
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Lots of fun that - good suggestion, CB No worries! Seven to go. |
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 26-02-2026 20:47
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Lots of fun that - good suggestion, CB Don't be nice to him. We'll never hear the last of it. Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| Cygnus Bazza |
Posted on 26-02-2026 20:48
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Lots of fun that - good suggestion, CB Don't be nice to him. We'll never hear the last of it. TT's well in credit tonight. He's come up with yet another new nom de guerre for M1! |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 26-02-2026 20:49
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I’m not sure I’m wanted in 3 counties… Barely one… You're not even wanted in Rutland. Sh*t. Can't I even be on their Weekend Television? Yoy wouldn't make the news extra I'm available to host the Closedown I could do the Epilogue. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 26-02-2026 20:50
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Oh I liked that one - although it was a bit all over the place, geographically. |
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 26-02-2026 20:50
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I’m not sure I’m wanted in 3 counties… Barely one… You're not even wanted in Rutland. Sh*t. Can't I even be on their Weekend Television? Yoy wouldn't make the news extra I'm available to host the Closedown I could do the Epilogue. Ah. The new Eric Olthwaite  
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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