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Philip Banks Je Ne Sais Quoi
Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 11049 Location: Portgordon, Scotland
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Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2020 3:29 pm Post subject: OT - Gawd bless the 60's |
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For those who didn't know today I exchanged one decade for a new one, my 60s.
What was to happen on this auspicious day? Get up, Collie walk, coffee, shower, dress, Collie walk and work. Celebrations are planned for next weekend.
At some point after 9am while I was still unshaven, unshowered and resembling an unmade bed there was a knock at my door. POSTMAN PAT!
No.
Two of my dearest friends got out of bed at stupid o'clock in the morning, boarded a flight from London Heathrow, flew to Aberdeen, got into a rental car then drove to Portgordon. Were I gifted the sky and all the stars in it the loving gesture could not have been surpassed. My job brought both these people into my world.
Cue booth shot!
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Kristin Lennox Flight Attendant
Joined: 30 Apr 2011 Posts: 858
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Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2020 3:53 pm Post subject: |
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Looks like the best birthday gift EVAH!
Happy birthday, Philip! _________________ Always look on the bright side of life.
Dee doo. Dee doot doot doo dee doo.
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Bruce Boardmeister
Joined: 06 Jun 2005 Posts: 7941 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2020 4:29 pm Post subject: |
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Ab Fab you three! Best Birthday Wishes to you!
Bruce _________________ VO-BB Member #31 Enlisted June, 2005
I'm not a Zoo, but over the years I've played one on radio/TV. . |
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Jack Daniel Cinquecento
Joined: 23 Jun 2016 Posts: 576 Location: SoCal
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Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2020 4:51 pm Post subject: |
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You have some very cool friends. And lively! _________________ Jack Daniel
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Deirdre Czarina Emeritus
Joined: 10 Nov 2004 Posts: 13016 Location: East Jesus, Maine
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Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2020 5:56 pm Post subject: |
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Just the best. _________________ DBCooperVO.com |
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Philip Banks Je Ne Sais Quoi
Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 11049 Location: Portgordon, Scotland
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Posted: Sat Feb 29, 2020 1:00 am Post subject: |
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Having made the great ascent the breathless 63 year old Yorkshireman finally stood at the foot of Glastonbury Tor. Sitting by a fire near a modest dwelling made of dawb, old stone and Dragon's teeth was the village Wise One.
"I saw your torch, Did you run all the way from Butleigh Cottage Hospital?" Asked Merlin. Monty nodded as he wheezed. "What news?"
The moon cast long shadows and illuminated the faces of the two men. Merlin was handed a piece of paper. Monty nodded sadly.
"At 1030 pm on the 28th of February 1960 a boy weighing 8lb 7oz was born to Barbara and Monty Banks" Merlin could not control himself and the tears began to flow.
"What?" asked Monty "Tell me!" There was an unusual kindness in his voice for a Yorkshireman.
"No good will come of this, sorry" said Merlin wiping his eyes. He then proceeded to pour two glasses of Guinness and handed one to his visitor. "Sit down for a while."
After a long swig of Guinness Monty took Merlin by the hand and gave it a friendly squeeze.
"No GOOD will come of this, eh?"
Merlin looked and shrugged. Monty put his arm around Merlin and whispered in his ear.
"It's genetic!"
Well into the early hours of the morning all across the Somerset levels the sound of laughter could be heard. |
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Bish 3.5 kHz
Joined: 22 Nov 2009 Posts: 3738 Location: Lost in the cultural wasteland of Long Island
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Posted: Sat Feb 29, 2020 5:14 am Post subject: |
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Happy Birthday!
This really made me smile. _________________ Bish a.k.a. Bish
Smoke me a kipper... I'll be back for breakfast.
I will not feed the trolls... I will not feed the trolls... I will not feed the trolls... I will not feed the trolls. |
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todd ellis A Zillion
Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 10498 Location: little egypt
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Posted: Sat Feb 29, 2020 8:20 am Post subject: |
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happy birthday, my friend! fantastic pic!!! _________________ "i know philip banks": todd ellis
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BruceG Been Here Awhile
Joined: 01 Jun 2012 Posts: 258 Location: just south of Boston, MA
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Posted: Sat Feb 29, 2020 10:30 am Post subject: |
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That's a great way to celebrate - a very Happy Birthday to you! _________________ "What was that? An exhibition? We need emotional content." - Bruce Lee, Enter The Dragon |
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George Been Here Awhile
Joined: 09 Dec 2019 Posts: 283 Location: Seattle, WA
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Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2020 12:39 am Post subject: |
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happy cake and candle day, sir! |
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Philip Banks Je Ne Sais Quoi
Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 11049 Location: Portgordon, Scotland
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Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2020 2:16 am Post subject: |
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I said I'd open this when I hit 60 ...
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Bruce Boardmeister
Joined: 06 Jun 2005 Posts: 7941 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2020 8:05 am Post subject: |
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Mmmmm ... how was it? I saw a recent story on bars that specialize in very “aged” liquors and liqueurs and their often unique tastes. I had some 30 year old B&B years ago and it was a treat.
B _________________ VO-BB Member #31 Enlisted June, 2005
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Philip Banks Je Ne Sais Quoi
Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 11049 Location: Portgordon, Scotland
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Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2020 8:14 am Post subject: |
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Matty (Matilda) had hers with about 4 chunks of ice while I simply added about the same amount of water to the whisky. Same Whisky, two completely different experiences. Both delightful!
Theory. Even the tiniest amount of water will open up the flavours of a good single malt Whisky. Ice tends to lock flavours in. We both tried each others and concluded that neither way was bad simply different.
Heads this morning? Clean and clear. |
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todd ellis A Zillion
Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 10498 Location: little egypt
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Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2020 7:03 am Post subject: |
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"good whiskey (whisky) never let him lose his place"
johnny lee, "Cherokee Fiddle" _________________ "i know philip banks": todd ellis
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samowry Club 300
Joined: 11 Nov 2006 Posts: 371 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2020 2:40 pm Post subject: |
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Happy birthday. You have some mighty fine friends there. And excellent taste in whiskey. Many more to come. |
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