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05-08-2018, 01:52 PM
Sir C

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Originally Posted by Viva Prat Vegas

The property looks charming
So much so that I can find nothing to nitpick
I have the same bath taps and shower hose
:-)

I don't like the carpet in the living room, f. I like wooden floors.
05-08-2018, 01:52 PM
Sir C

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Originally Posted by Viva Prat Vegas

Passing Welshmen staying at C's makeshift B&B perhaps

You think I'd admit welshers? :yikes:
05-08-2018, 01:52 PM
Burney

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Originally Posted by Viva Prat Vegas

Passing Welshmen staying at C's makeshift B&B perhaps

Oh, well if that's what's going to go on anyway, he might as well pimp them out.
05-08-2018, 01:55 PM
Pat Vegas

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Originally Posted by Sir C

I don't like the carpet in the living room, f. I like wooden floors.

that's on my to do list.
05-08-2018, 01:56 PM
Burney

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Originally Posted by Sir C

I agree, it sounds unlikely, doesn't it? Perhaps, though, once I have finished working I will seek to reinvent myself as mine jovial host.

That's a point. I could buy a pub.

No. Ownership of a pub is basically a death sentence for the genetically Irish.

I think what you want it is to retire into obscurity, barely ever have to interact with anyone but your wife and your animals, grow a simply enormous beard and occasionally grunt at people. I think you might also let your personal hygiene go.
05-08-2018, 01:58 PM
World's End Stella

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Originally Posted by Sir C

Where will you stay? If you're not taking a house I heartily recommend this option.

https://www.nannybrow.co.uk/

Drunken Duck again - loved staying there even more than eating there. Having a pub below your rooms has its advantages. :-) And the rooms in the main part are very nice, not sure about the out buildings. Breakfast was my favourite meal there - quite exceptional.

I've stayed at Nanny Brow - wasn't a fan.
05-08-2018, 01:58 PM
Burney

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Originally Posted by Sir C

She's going to knit me a jumper out of Moses wool. :cloud9:

I brushed Nero the other day and was able to fashion a very convincing merkin from the results.

Not that I actually need a merkin, you understand. But still.
05-08-2018, 01:59 PM
Sir C

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Originally Posted by Burney

No. Ownership of a pub is basically a death sentence for the genetically Irish.

I think what you want it is to retire into obscurity, barely ever have to interact with anyone but your wife and your animals, grow a simply enormous beard and occasionally grunt at people. I think you might also let your personal hygiene go.

I have already decided to keep just one suit, for weddings and funerals, and one pair of black oxfords. Otherwise it's walking gear when outdoors and jim jams indoors. :cloud9:

And I'm going to start drinking at midday. Every day.
05-08-2018, 02:00 PM
Viva Prat Vegas

Plus he's not going to make much dough from a handful of regulars who only pop in to seek shelter from the rain and manage to make a pint of mild last for the greater part of 30 minutes
A white wool cardy might suit him though
05-08-2018, 02:00 PM
Sir C

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Originally Posted by World's End Stella

Drunken Duck again - loved staying there even more than eating there. Having a pub below your rooms has its advantages. :-) And the rooms in the main part are very nice, not sure about the out buildings. Breakfast was my favourite meal there - quite exceptional.

I've stayed at Nanny Brow - wasn't a fan.

You didn't like Nanny Brow? :yikes: I confess, when we stayed we were the only guests so it was like owning a country house and thus exceptional, but I don't understand how you could fail to love it.
05-08-2018, 02:02 PM
Burney

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Originally Posted by Sir C

I have already decided to keep just one suit, for weddings and funerals, and one pair of black oxfords. Otherwise it's walking gear when outdoors and jim jams indoors. :cloud9:

And I'm going to start drinking at midday. Every day.

What of the beard, though? And I think you should stop cutting your hair. Or just shave it off.
05-08-2018, 02:02 PM
Viva Prat Vegas

Or quit with the Grecian 2000
05-08-2018, 02:07 PM
Luis Anaconda

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Originally Posted by Sir C

I have already decided to keep just one suit, for weddings and funerals, and one pair of black oxfords. Otherwise it's walking gear when outdoors and jim jams indoors. :cloud9:

And I'm going to start drinking at midday. Every day.

Why so late?
05-08-2018, 02:11 PM
AFC East

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Originally Posted by Luis Anaconda

Why so late?

Because he'll get up at 11:59am?
05-08-2018, 02:15 PM
Sir C

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Originally Posted by Burney

What of the beard, though? And I think you should stop cutting your hair. Or just shave it off.

I don't really have the testosterone for it. Beyond a goatee, it just goes a bit patchy, prairie-style.

I could go the other way, of course. Declare myself a retired major, and wear tweeds and a regimental tie.
05-08-2018, 02:19 PM
Burney

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Originally Posted by Sir C

I don't really have the testosterone for it. Beyond a goatee, it just goes a bit patchy, prairie-style.

I could go the other way, of course. Declare myself a retired major, and wear tweeds and a regimental tie.

Oooh, yes. You could say things like 'I don't suppose you've ever engaged?' and 'Oooh, crack at the Mick?'.
05-08-2018, 02:22 PM
Sir C

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Originally Posted by AFC East

Because he'll get up at 11:59am?

I shall be up at 5 and tramping the fell by 6, afce. Or in rainy weather, hidden away in my shed looking at back numbers of Razzle (Readers Wives Special).
05-08-2018, 02:24 PM
Burney

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Originally Posted by Sir C

I shall be up at 5 and tramping the fell by 6, afce. Or in rainy weather, hidden away in my shed looking at back numbers of Razzle (Readers Wives Special).

What are internet speeds like up there these days? They used to be sh1te/non-existent. Given which, your analogue porn stash might be crucial.
05-08-2018, 02:25 PM
Pat Vegas

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Originally Posted by Sir C

I have already decided to keep just one suit, for weddings and funerals, and one pair of black oxfords. Otherwise it's walking gear when outdoors and jim jams indoors. :cloud9:

And I'm going to start drinking at midday. Every day.

I need to buy a new suit. Funeral to attend soon and my previous suits were pre weight loss and I put one on and I look like Talking heads.

I don't want to spend too much. I always wanted a Hugo boss won
05-08-2018, 02:27 PM
Sir C

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Originally Posted by Burney

What are internet speeds like up there these days? They used to be sh1te/non-existent. Given which, your analogue porn stash might be crucial.

:nod: Takes an hour to download The Times. Mind you, it is a bit 40 years ago up there, so there's probably plenty of grot to be found discarded in bushes and hedgerows.
05-08-2018, 02:28 PM
Viva Prat Vegas

One of the slouches at that Burglar funeral had his shirt untucked
:fume:
05-08-2018, 02:28 PM
Burney

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Originally Posted by Pat Vegas

I don't want to spend too much. I always wanted a Hugo boss won

These two sentences don't belong together, f.

Unless your idea of 'too much' differs very much from mine, of course.
05-08-2018, 02:28 PM
Sir C

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Originally Posted by Pat Vegas

I need to buy a new suit. Funeral to attend soon and my previous suits were pre weight loss and I put one on and I look like Talking heads.

I don't want to spend too much. I always wanted a Hugo boss won

Get thee to the Paul Smith outlet store in wossname, Avery Row. Last season's gear at half price. Can't fault it.

Otherwise, Savile Row is your friend here.
05-08-2018, 02:29 PM
AFC East

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Originally Posted by Sir C

I shall be up at 5 and tramping the fell by 6, afce. Or in rainy weather, hidden away in my shed looking at back numbers of Razzle (Readers Wives Special).

This made me chuckle. It also made me wonder if those old copies of Mayfair are still in the woods where I left them.
05-08-2018, 02:29 PM
World's End Stella

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Originally Posted by Sir C

You didn't like Nanny Brow? :yikes: I confess, when we stayed we were the only guests so it was like owning a country house and thus exceptional, but I don't understand how you could fail to love it.

The bedroom was uncomfortable and slightly shoddy. And I like to have a bar at which I can order a drink after my long walk. At Nanny Brow the woman who owns/runs the place told me that there was no bar but she could get me a bottle of beer from her fridge if I liked. She kinda weirded me out as well. It felt very cold and unfriendly.

We were not in the main house however. As the offspring were with us we had two bedrooms with a shared sitting room on the ground floor off to one side of the main house. If I recall correctly the bedrooms in the main house seemed nicer.
05-08-2018, 02:30 PM
Burney

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Originally Posted by Sir C

Get thee to the Paul Smith outlet store in wossname, Avery Row. Last season's gear at half price. Can't fault it.

Otherwise, Savile Row is your friend here.

Was that the one we looked in before my wedding?
05-08-2018, 02:30 PM
Viva Prat Vegas

Sir C " Mind you, it is a bit 40 years ago up there, so there's probably plenty of grot to be found discarded in bushes and hedgerows."

I used to have one hidden under a bush in a nearby park
Unfortunately the snails and slugs got to it
05-08-2018, 02:31 PM
Sir C

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Originally Posted by Viva Prat Vegas

Sir C " Mind you, it is a bit 40 years ago up there, so there's probably plenty of grot to be found discarded in bushes and hedgerows."

I used to have one hidden under a bush in a nearby park
Unfortunately the snails and slugs got to it

Was that a Massive Jugs Special, s?
05-08-2018, 02:32 PM
Pat Vegas

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Originally Posted by Burney

These two sentences don't belong together, f.

Unless your idea of 'too much' differs very much from mine, of course.

What do they go for? roughly.
05-08-2018, 02:32 PM
Burney

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Originally Posted by AFC East

This made me chuckle. It also made me wonder if those old copies of Mayfair are still in the woods where I left them.

I do sometimes wonder if future archaeologists centuries from now will uncover woodland porn stashes and construct theories about sylvan masturbatory cults as a consequence.
05-08-2018, 02:33 PM
Burney

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Originally Posted by Pat Vegas

What do they go for? roughly.

I had a couple of alterations made to mine and it cost me about £750. The shop assistant in Westfield Stratford was pleasingly obsequious, though, which helped.
05-08-2018, 02:34 PM
Viva Prat Vegas

She was not lacking in the milk department
It was in the days before scanners and the handy icloud or whatever it is called
05-08-2018, 02:34 PM
Sir C

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Originally Posted by Burney

Was that the one we looked in before my wedding?

Yes. They didn't have anything quite suitable for you that time, did they? Still, well worth a check.
05-08-2018, 02:35 PM
Sir C

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Originally Posted by World's End Stella

The bedroom was uncomfortable and slightly shoddy. And I like to have a bar at which I can order a drink after my long walk. At Nanny Brow the woman who owns/runs the place told me that there was no bar but she could get me a bottle of beer from her fridge if I liked. She kinda weirded me out as well. It felt very cold and unfriendly.

We were not in the main house however. As the offspring were with us we had two bedrooms with a shared sitting room on the ground floor off to one side of the main house. If I recall correctly the bedrooms in the main house seemed nicer.

:nod: We had a most magnificent bedroom with an extraordinary view of Loughrigg Fell. And there was a bar with a cosy fire and a selection of single malts.
05-08-2018, 02:36 PM
Viva Prat Vegas

PV "I don't want to spend too much. I always wanted a Hugo boss won"

I have a non shine Hugo Boss one in the wardrobe from the 90s so I fear it might be out of date
05-08-2018, 02:37 PM
World's End Stella

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Originally Posted by Sir C

:nod: We had a most magnificent bedroom with an extraordinary view of Loughrigg Fell. And there was a bar with a cosy fire and a selection of single malts.

The place was pretty full when I was there and lacked the atmosphere you describe.

Also, breakfast was average. Not bad, average. At DD it was genius.
05-08-2018, 02:39 PM
Sir C

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Originally Posted by World's End Stella

The place was pretty full when I was there and lacked the atmosphere you describe.

Also, breakfast was average. Not bad, average. At DD it was genius.

By the time these places start serving breakfast I'm up my second Wainwright of the day and am considering second breakfast of tea and eccles cakes.
05-08-2018, 02:43 PM
Burney

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Originally Posted by Sir C

By the time these places start serving breakfast I'm up my second Wainwright of the day and am considering second breakfast of tea and eccles cakes.

Why this sudden lust for Eccles cakes?
05-08-2018, 02:44 PM
Sir C

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Originally Posted by Burney

Why this sudden lust for Eccles cakes?

Can't stand the things, but they're easy to carry, feel staisfyingly filling and supply a decent sugar hit.

In a survival situation one needs to eat efficiently.
05-08-2018, 02:44 PM
Viva Prat Vegas

He's turning into Alan Bennett

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