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Title: Why did I do that?
Post by: Bodvoc on 21 March 2016, 09:13:09 PM
So, why did I allow myself to be persuaded to play football in a staff v boys game today. I can hardly walk now, never, never, ever again.
My problem is I still think I am 25 not 55!
Title: Re: Why did I do that?
Post by: Roy on 21 March 2016, 09:29:13 PM
If you're off work tomorrow we can play for longer with our game!
Brilliant scheme  ;)

If you're sitting down, I won't need to ask.
Title: Re: Why did I do that?
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 22 March 2016, 12:12:41 AM
 ;D
Title: Re: Why did I do that?
Post by: jimduncanuk on 22 March 2016, 12:36:39 AM
Quote from: Bodvoc on 21 March 2016, 09:13:09 PM
So, why did I allow myself to be persuaded to play football in a staff v boys game today. I can hardly walk now, never, never, ever again.
My problem is I still think I am 25 not 55!

I stopped playing football for the works team when I was 49. I could still play OK but it was the 6 months of physio every year that got me.
Not many people still limp when they are sat down.
Title: Re: Why did I do that?
Post by: Techno on 22 March 2016, 06:17:51 AM
Quote from: Bodvoc on 21 March 2016, 09:13:09 PM
So, why did I allow myself to be persuaded to play football in a staff v boys game today. I can hardly walk now, never, never, ever again.
My problem is I still think I am 25 not 55!

It says something positive that you still felt fit enough to put on a pair of boots on !...I'm impressed.

I've thought of doing my own version of the 'Iron man' challenge....... But instead of the swim....I'd have a bath.....Instead of the Marathon, I could walk a few hundred yards round the fields with the dogs.....Instead of the 112 mile cycle race......Hmmm...I suppose I could see if the tyres would still hold any air, and TRY and cycle the mile or so into the village.
I doubt I'd make it though.  ;D ;D

Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: Why did I do that?
Post by: Steve J on 22 March 2016, 06:52:10 AM
Hmmm, I would like to play more sport but my knackered knees will not allow it, as much as I might wish. Then there is my old back, gammy shoulder.... the list goes on :D
Title: Re: Why did I do that?
Post by: Bodvoc on 22 March 2016, 06:54:31 AM
The pain in my legs is not as bad as the ear bashing I got from the Mrs whose opinion of my common sense is now even lower.
Title: Re: Why did I do that?
Post by: Subedai on 22 March 2016, 02:12:52 PM
Quote from: Bodvoc on 22 March 2016, 06:54:31 AM
The pain in my legs is not as bad as the ear bashing I got from the Mrs whose opinion of my common sense is now even lower.

Yep, I'd get the same from Ma Subs. I used to play football when I was younger but now I'm very much a spectator -from the touchline, the stand or the armchair.
Title: Re: Why did I do that?
Post by: d_Guy on 22 March 2016, 04:03:35 PM
Quote from: Bodvoc on 21 March 2016, 09:13:09 PM
So, why did I allow myself to be persuaded to play football in a staff v boys game today. I can hardly walk now, never, never, ever again.
My problem is I still think I am 25 not 55!

We are guys - this is what we do! My wife says it's in our owners manual.
Title: Re: Why did I do that?
Post by: Bodvoc on 22 March 2016, 06:02:45 PM
This is why I like this forum, I know I am not alone. :)
Title: Re: Why did I do that?
Post by: Orcs on 23 March 2016, 11:51:42 AM
(https://www.penguin.co.uk/content/dam/catalogue/pim/editions/16/9780718183561/cover.jpg.rendition.460.707.png)

I have bought one of these to present my eldest with at the end of my "Father of the Bride" Speech at her wedding next year


Obviously the "techno version" has him burning his hand and setting the wall paper on fire
Title: Re: Why did I do that?
Post by: Techno on 23 March 2016, 11:58:53 AM
WRONG !!!

The Techno version, has him using a blow torch on plastic/nylon pipes.  :P

Cheers - Phil :D
Title: Re: Why did I do that?
Post by: Roy on 23 March 2016, 01:34:44 PM
Best thing to use a blow torch on, in my experience, is thick cobwebs (especially those covered in building dust) and dry rot.
Probably doesn't kill the fungus spores, but it ain't half fun messing about with fire and watching things 'vanish' in flames.

Another fun one is to wet a decorators brush with water and then flick it with a quick wrist action so the water fires out. Best place to aim at is a 'lit' electrical light bulb. Watch and listen to it BANG!
 
Title: Re: Why did I do that?
Post by: d_Guy on 23 March 2016, 01:46:47 PM
In the dead of winter a propane torch is perfect for unthawing the door lock on your car. Great judgement and control is required, however, or disaster ensues.
Title: Re: Why did I do that?
Post by: Roy on 23 March 2016, 01:53:43 PM
Quote from: d_Guy on 23 March 2016, 01:46:47 PM
In the dead of winter a propane torch is perfect for unthawing the door lock on your car. Great judgement and control is required, however, or disaster ensues.

Not like this, then?  

Title: Re: Why did I do that?
Post by: Lord Kermit of Birkenhead on 24 March 2016, 07:58:49 AM
Quote from: Techno on 23 March 2016, 11:58:53 AM
WRONG !!!

The Techno version, has him using a blow torch on plastic/nylon pipes.  :P

Cheers - Phil :D

Probably with the gas mains in them !

IanS
Title: Re: Why did I do that?
Post by: Tawa on 24 March 2016, 02:58:36 PM
Quote from: RoyWilliamson on 23 March 2016, 01:53:43 PM
Not like this, then?  




Now there's a well earned Darwin Award.......
Title: Re: Why did I do that?
Post by: d_Guy on 24 March 2016, 03:49:56 PM
Quote from: RoyWilliamson on 23 March 2016, 01:53:43 PM
Not like this, then?  

:o :)interesting that the guy with the dashcam did not wait around to see what happened next!
Title: Re: Why did I do that?
Post by: Subedai on 24 March 2016, 04:39:59 PM
Quote from: d_Guy on 24 March 2016, 03:49:56 PM
   :o :)interesting that the guy with the dashcam did not wait around to see what happened next!

Honestly, would you? Fire on a garage forecourt, what else could go wrong?
Title: Re: Why did I do that?
Post by: Techno on 24 March 2016, 05:40:24 PM
I could have been there.

I was going to call the person a complete pillock.

Then I remembered, I've already told the (honestly, true) story of me, and two and a half gallons of "Is this diesel or petrol ?" and being engulfed in a split second fireball, a few years back  X_X

Cheers - Mr Cat......(Who must have used up most of his nine lives by now.)

Title: Re: Why did I do that?
Post by: Orcs on 25 March 2016, 06:32:30 PM
Quote from: Techno on 24 March 2016, 05:40:24 PM
I could have been there.

I was going to call the person a complete pillock.

Then I remembered, I've already told the (honestly, true) story of me, and two and a half gallons of "Is this diesel or petrol ?" and being engulfed in a split second fireball, a few years back  X_X

Cheers - Mr Cat......(Who must have used up most of his nine lives by now.)

You don't have Frank Spencer somewhere in your family tree do you?
Title: Re: Why did I do that?
Post by: Tawa on 26 March 2016, 12:54:20 PM

(http://www.steve-p.org/sm/gettingajob1.jpg)
Title: Re: Why did I do that?
Post by: Orcs on 26 March 2016, 02:13:05 PM
Quote from: Tawa on 26 March 2016, 12:54:20 PM
(http://www.steve-p.org/sm/gettingajob1.jpg)

Yes I see some likeness to Phil there -  All is now explained !!!
Title: Re: Why did I do that?
Post by: Techno on 26 March 2016, 02:40:53 PM
Quote from: Just a few Orcs on 25 March 2016, 06:32:30 PM
You don't have Frank Spencer somewhere in your family tree do you?

No.....But I used to be able to do an almost spot on impersonation of his voice. ("Hmmmm....Nice".)
=O =O =O =O...I just tried...Doesn't sound right at all, now.  :-[

Cheers - Phil.
Title: Re: Why did I do that?
Post by: Subedai on 26 March 2016, 02:51:15 PM
According to Ma Subs, Frank Spencer is to make a comeback with Michael Craig as a one off for Sports Relief and is recreating the famous roller-skating-while-holding-on-to-back-of-a-bus routine.