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Why couldn't more Christmas telly be like that? Fück off, Harry Potter! Fück off, Sherlock! Fück off, Peter Kay's Warmed Up Comedy Leftovers!
War films, that's what you need. All Christmas. Obviously including Zulu
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Why couldn't more Christmas telly be like that? Fück off, Harry Potter! Fück off, Sherlock! Fück off, Peter Kay's Warmed Up Comedy Leftovers!
War films, that's what you need. All Christmas. Obviously including Zulu
My favourite christmas memory is of a christmas eve afternoon when I was 8 or 9, watching The Battle of the Bulge whilst my mother bustled around doing whatever mothers do on christmas eve.Quote:
Originally Posted by Burney
That 9 year old is dead now, of course. As is she. All comes to dust, you see.
And when you get to our age the Battle of the Bulge takes on a whole new meaningQuote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
Yes, my belt informs me that christmas has taken its toll. :-(Quote:
Originally Posted by Pokster
Mind you, I'm off oop Lakes tomorrow for a week of struggling up mountains in the dark and the rain, so I probably need a layer of fat to ward off the hypothermia.
And a Happy New Year to you, old chum. :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
I have a similar 9/10 year-old memory, only it was Easter and I was watching The Great Escape while painting Napoleonic soldiers with a glass of orange squash and a couple of biscuits. I remember thinking that life didn't get much better than that. I was probably right, to be fair.
I liked The Battle of the Bugle, but it's one that historical knowledge has ruined for me. I went through thon Anthony Beevor book about it and they didn't mention Robert Shaw once.
Are you doing your usual January flit to foreign climes to avoid weather this year?
Thinking of doing the lakes again this Spring... have a jolly good timeQuote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
Yes, happy new year and all that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Burney
Sadly we are unable so to do this year due to pesky work commitments. We're just squeezing in a week oop norf from tomorrow; sat down yesterday to look for a nice cottage and found the most remarkable bargains. Who knew that the Lake District would be unpopular in January?
Work colleague spent Christmas in a cottage in the Lakes... said it was lovely with less people around and cold crisp morningsQuote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
It does seem a bit odd of you to go somewhere that's actually darker, colder and wetter than where you live, I must admit. However, I of course wish you joy of it - it can be very beautiful in winter if the weather is kind. If not, pubs, open fires, ale and hearty grub will see you through.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
It's not really worth travelling somewhere properly warm for the sake of a week, so I'm thinking we may as well embrace it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Burney
It's going to be like living in an Ingmar Bergman movie, isn't it?
I'm secretly hoping for snow.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pokster
Well the women are a lot less attractive, I'm afraid.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
I beg your pardon? Are you calling my wife a minger?Quote:
Originally Posted by Burney
Ah. No. Of course not. My comment was aimed at the general attractiveness (or lack thereof) of the womenfolk of Cumbria, who are beasts.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
I, of course, would never presume your wife's gender to the extent of calling her 'a woman' at all.
I was pleased to note that New TYork now recognises 31 different genders, including 'two-spirit' and 'hijra'.Quote:
Originally Posted by Burney
Hijra. I'm afraid to look.
Apparently, it's what they call trannies in India. :shrug:Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
So what's that got to do with New York?Quote:
Originally Posted by Burney
These Americans are crazy.
Surely there'd be room for "The King and I" though? Not a war film exactly but as manly a tale of derring do as was ever told.Quote:
Originally Posted by Burney
Ah well C, the wilderness must gather all its children back again to paraphrase the recently departed miserablist and great poet :-(Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
Certain musicals would of course be acceptable. Oliver! for instance, is excellent despite having no warfare in it whatsoever.Quote:
Originally Posted by Herbette Chapman - aged 15
God no!!! I meant "The Man Who Would Be King" of course!Quote:
Originally Posted by Burney
I did wonder, but didn't say anything cutting as I'm trying to be nice to people on the internet this year and pointing out that 'The King and I' is a musical for screaming benders would have been wrong in that context.Quote:
Originally Posted by Herbette Chapman - aged 15
The Man Who Would Be King is OK, but goes on a bit. Worth turning on for the ending where he sings 'The Minstrel Boy' as they cut the rope bridge, though.
Went in December two years ago. Spent one day of mildly terrifying peril up on the tops in fog and torrential rain, though climbing next to Sourmilk Gill (Seathwaite) in the pissing rain is quite the spectacle. Was so relieved to see the shape of the Honister Mine finally appearing through the mist on the slippery, rocky descent. Getting back to the hotel to dry out in front of the old roaring fire and a few pints of ale was pure joy. As you say though, cheap rates and the place to yourselves.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pokster
Also went one January - up Skiddaw in a blizzard was fun. Had to walk backwards to give the exposed side of the face a rest from the relentless icy blast. That was that day I discovered the mighty power of the humble flapjack. Then up one of Blencathra's ridges in the ice. Wouldn't do that now. :old:
It comes to something when you're glad to see the empty bleakness of the Honister Pass in winter imo.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ash
I'm not reaslly planning on going up anything, tbh, other than driving up passes, obviously.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ash
I shall mainly be going along. Or pointing my toes to the fire, listening to the wind howling and the rain battering against the windows :cloud9:
I'm sure this is welcome news for your good lady wife.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
Oh don't know, she's prbably braver than I in these m...Quote:
Originally Posted by Burney
Ah. I see what you mean. Yes. Not that she is troubled by these matters, of course. What with my physiological issues.
I've heard they can do wonders with pumps these days.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
I was prescribed a lolly stick and two elastic bands by my GP, but results to date have been disappointing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Burney
Your cottage isn't too close to a river, I hope. All very picturesque, of course, but a bit nervy when it starts getting higher and closer.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
Well I don't think he meant you to stick the lolly stick up there. :shrug:Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
It is quite close to a river but uphill. It's up Kirkstone Pass! We might get snowed in :cloud9:Quote:
Originally Posted by Ash
I take it you're taking a robust vehicle?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
The real Kirkstone Pass, I trust. Not that vulgar motorway-thingy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
The real one, naturally. We were warned that the pass itself might be dangerous, and that the track from the pass to the house is accessible only with 4x4 :cloud9:Quote:
Originally Posted by Ash
No chance of an Ocado delivery then.
:nod: RX450h.Quote:
Originally Posted by Burney