The Old Git Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 As it's the run up to Christmas, I'll remember that about the winter gloves. We'll club together and get you a pair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Git Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 Next time you see a child in a pram outside M&S - leave it there. Reminds me of a true story that happened about 40 years ago Young mother puts son into pram and gets bus into town. Does some shopping in Strand St and finished by going into Woolies. Leaves baby in pram outside main doors. Leaves Woolies by side door into Howard St and gets bus home. Husband comes home from work and asks "Where's our son?" Look of horror on wife's face followed by husband and wife jumping in car to reclaim son from outside Woolies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 You weren't said baby were you T.O.G? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted November 15, 2004 Author Share Posted November 15, 2004 Woooow! I'm sorry but I thought it was common sense. I was taught, along with hundreds of other kids, at primary school not to go near young animals as the mother would not be far off. I asked around a few people in the pub if I was being a bit OTT, everyone agreed I'd done the right thing. One person who agreed whole heartedly used to run the seal sanctuary where most of the 'guests' are seal pups that people found 'abandoned' around the Island. Lucy talks about ' the harsh realities of nature'. Indeed, if the pup gets washed off the rocks and can't get back to its mother then tough - that is the harsh reality of nature. We have no right to interfere. Ever. So now at least you do know and can tell everyone else so that it becomes common sense. DON'T TOUCH THE SEALS! PLEASE. ......and just for the record. I am not and have never claimed to be an expert on seals. My friend did eat some seal meat in Canada and says it tastes like chicken...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted November 15, 2004 Author Share Posted November 15, 2004 .........to be honest I once shot a seal in the head with a slingshot. I was aiming for the area of water around it just to give it a fright. Well, a 9mm steel ball bearing to the head at 200mph sure gave it a fright. I still feel bad about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ykstarr Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 My friend did eat some seal meat in Canada and says it tastes like chicken...... nah, way to greasy to be like chicken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Git Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 You weren't said baby were you T.O.G? No, they were neighbours of ours at the time and the father ended up working with me for a few years later on. There were a few other children in the family and the mother was teased about it for ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Observer Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 .........to be honest I once shot a seal in the head with a slingshot. I was aiming for the area of water around it just to give it a fright. Well, a 9mm steel ball bearing to the head at 200mph sure gave it a fright. I still feel bad about it. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> This is surely a more appropriate place to start calling someone "f**kwit" no??? What do I know though eh? Bloody townies :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Observer Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 We'll club together and get you a pair. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Terrible! But funny..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted November 15, 2004 Author Share Posted November 15, 2004 Oooh we could go down to the Calf now and clear up so many questions! 1. Has the pup found it's mother? 2. If not, is it dead? 3. If dead, does it taste of chicken? 4. If it is still alive could Tango hit it in the head with a 9mm ball bearing from 100 metres? 5. Is the whole seal debate a bit dull now?.........hold on, I can answer this one right now. Yes it is. Don't interfere with wildlife. It's not big and it's not clever. Please may I now close this debate by saying sorry to the seal in Peel harbour. I was showing off as usual and an innocent sea mammal was hurt. Forgive me Sammy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Observer Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 Message to Sammy the Seal based in Peel harbour, identifiable by the chunk of metal embedded deep in your skull........ You Know When You've Been Tangoed! Tango.wmv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breadbin Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 Too fat to swim but floats well. (but then, xxxx always does - doesn't it?. That's Tangoman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted November 15, 2004 Author Share Posted November 15, 2004 Oh dear Breadbin, does your **** always float? That's a sign that you are eating way too much fat. Do try to cut down on the chocolate and cakes and add a bit of fibre into your diet. Also, Monday is always a difficult day and this in turn can effect your digestion. Drink a cup of camomile tea, it should help. Now then, are you angry with me because I try to protect the seals or because I accidentally shot one in the head when I was 14? I only ask Breadbin because you seem a bit tense? DON'T HANDLE THE SEALS!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey_magic Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 The more you go on about the seals, the less effective the troll becomes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 DON'T HANDLE THE SEALS!!!!! heh, amusing and effective. Even tho I wouldnt handle them myself anyways, i know better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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