Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 I have heard tell that, when Scottish armies march to battle, they attempt to intimidate their enemies by dressing as womenfolk. What’s more, at the front marches one soldier so attired, strangling an octopus! 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Obi-Jiff Kenobi said: I have heard tell that, when Scottish armies march to battle, they attempt to intimidate their enemies by dressing as womenfolk. What’s more, at the front marches one soldier so attired, strangling an octopus! On D-Day, the skirted Octopus Strangler was lucky in that German snipers didn't shoot him because they thought he was insane! Edited November 19, 2023 by Hroth slight rephrase 1 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 Yes, Piper Bill Millin, personal piper to Lord Lovatt, whose commandos relieved the Ox & Bucks Light Infantry at the Orne river crossings (Pegasus Bridge) on D-Day. The Ox & Bucks were the first Allied troops to land in occupied France during Op. Overlord. 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIK Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Obi-Jiff Kenobi said: I have heard tell that, when Scottish armies march to battle, they attempt to intimidate their enemies by dressing as womenfolk. What’s more, at the front marches one soldier so attired, strangling an octopus! Such a shame the octopus always won. 1 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jcredfer Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 34 minutes ago, NIK said: Such a shame the octopus always won. ...... Perhaps not "always won", but always bravely done. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium J. S. Bach Posted November 19, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 19, 2023 14 minutes ago, Colin_McLeod said: I remember the opposite; the $30.00 parts blows to protect the ten-cent fuse. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 13 minutes ago, J. S. Bach said: I remember the opposite; the $30.00 parts blows to protect the ten-cent fuse. Something has to let the magic smoke out... 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithMacdonald Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Hroth said: Something has to let the magic smoke out... Ah, that takes me back, that unmistakeable whiff of fried electronics and solder flux fumes. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithMacdonald Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 Which reminds me of an essential spare part for classic Brit cars. Please don't confuse this with the negative earth version! https://www.orarc.org/?p=2348 8 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithMacdonald Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 6 hours ago, CameronL said: Anything is fightin' talk North of the Border.... Especially if it's said in an English accent. Ah, the fracas? Maybe it depends on which football team you support. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gMJBQoHJ4E 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithMacdonald Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 4 hours ago, Obi-Jiff Kenobi said: I have heard tell that, when Scottish armies march to battle, they attempt to intimidate their enemies by dressing as womenfolk. What’s more, at the front marches one soldier so attired, strangling an octopus! Aye, that's how the British Empire conquered so may places. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aardvark Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 Donate a kidney and you’re a hero. Donate five kidneys and everyone starts yelling. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithMacdonald Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 1 hour ago, aardvark said: Donate a kidney and you’re a hero. Donate five kidneys and everyone starts yelling. Are you having an old friend for dinner? Don't forget to chill the Chianti. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 Amarone in the book. Dr Lecter had better taste but they thought the American audience wouldn't know about wine so they changed it! 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Gold tomparryharry Posted November 20, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 20, 2023 17 hours ago, KeithMacdonald said: Which reminds me of an essential spare part for classic Brit cars. Please don't confuse this with the negative earth version! https://www.orarc.org/?p=2348 Negative earth is just the same, but the label is upside down. 3 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ian Posted November 20, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 20, 2023 (edited) 15 minutes ago, tomparryharry said: Negative earth is just the same, but the label is upside down. I thought it had a black label with white wording..... Edited November 20, 2023 by ian 3 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Chris116 Posted November 20, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 20, 2023 The trouble with doing nothing is that you never know when you are finished. 1 3 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Chris116 Posted November 20, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 20, 2023 (edited) I am wearing all black today to mourn the loss of my motivation. Edited November 21, 2023 by Chris116 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Chris116 Posted November 20, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 20, 2023 Every morning I announce to my family that I am going jogging but never do. It is a running joke. 1 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Chris116 Posted November 20, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 20, 2023 Never blame others for the road you are on. It is your own Asphalt. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 She was only a roadmenders daughter..... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Steamport Southport said: She was only a roadmenders daughter..... But she'd.... Oh wait... 😜 That was the fishmongers daughter. Edited November 20, 2023 by Hroth 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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