I surrender.

**Sturdee** · 26th April 2006, 05:53 PM

In the past these forums were lively, they had interesting debates, witty but friendly repartees between members as well as being informative and helpful.

But because some members objected to the benign moderation of our esteemed axe wielding mongrel the creation of an AO forum (the infamous Orange room which now has spawned the purple circle

) was started.

When this new forum was first mooted I opposed it as I firmly believe that whatever needs to be said can be said in open forums.

I still believe this to be the case but all those who made the BB what it used to be seem to have disagreed and migrated across to the Orange room leaving me behind.

Without them this BB has become boring to the extend that out of all the active threads thrown up by the “New Posts Button” for the last couple of weeks of 2679 I have only read 440 and responded only 31 times. My daily reading now only takes about 25 minutes. Admittedly this is partly due to my interests, which does not seem to coincide with what is being posted.

Whilst I have been known to battle on regardless of the consequences in this case I surrender and against my better judgment I am applying for membership to the O room.

Peter.

**Gra** · 26th April 2006, 06:09 PM

We better close that thread about you then

**ozwinner** · 26th April 2006, 06:18 PM

Originally Posted by Gra

We better close that thread about you then

Im onto it.

Welcome to the dark smudgie side Peter.
You better take a shot or two of whiskey before you log in........

Al

**bitingmidge** · 26th April 2006, 06:21 PM

... and the ballroom dancing one too Oz! :eek: :eek: :eek:

P

**Sturdee** · 26th April 2006, 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by ozwinner

You better take a shot or two of whiskey before you log in........

Al

Thanks for the warning Al, I still have some Ancient Age scotch that I got in 1972 and a bottle of Old Parr from 1975 that might be appropriate.

Peter.

**ozwinner** · 26th April 2006, 06:37 PM

Originally Posted by Sturdee

Thanks for the warning Al, I still have some Ancient Age scotch that I got in 1972 and a bottle of Old Parr from 1975 that might be appropriate.

Peter.

There are about 290 threads there, some are hmmm so so (not the lord mayor of Melb) , some are what the!! :eek:

Al

**Gra** · 26th April 2006, 06:39 PM

Originally Posted by Sturdee

that might be appropriate.

Peter.

If it was apropriate it wouldnt be in the sin bin.....

**Sturdee** · 26th April 2006, 07:09 PM

Originally Posted by Gra

If it was apropriate it wouldnt be in the sin bin.....

Actually these bottles, and many more like that, were Christmas presents from when I was working at the Swagman.

Funny thing was that I used to be a Bacardi man like my boss who gave them to me. Every one at the Swagman, the boss included, knew I drank Bacardi and coke. Whenever I sat down in the restaurant and the nearest waitress would bring my Bacardi without needing to be asked.

And then as presents he gave bottles of scotch, a different and often elusive but always expensive brand but still scotch.

Am slowly drinking my hoard.

Peter.

**Caliban** · 26th April 2006, 07:19 PM

Oh Peter, such a sorry tale (the Scotch, not the Orange room).
Be careful or you'll be accused of only posting in the non woodwork threads.

**Sturdee** · 26th April 2006, 07:36 PM

Originally Posted by Caliban

Oh Peter, such a sorry tale (the Scotch, not the Orange room).
Be careful or you'll be accused of only posting in the non woodwork threads.

It's even worse Jim as I haven't even mentioned the Black Douglas, Queen Anne, Glenfiddich or Grant's and the Jameson or Wild turkey and the Suntori.

One of the great perks of working there was that the Wine and Spirit reps used to supply me with samples of all their wares. I used to have a bar filled with every spirit and liquers that was available in the 1970's. Slowly worked down to such low holdings that I might even have to buy some.

Peter.

**Carry Pine** · 26th April 2006, 09:14 PM

"Without them this BB has become boring to the extend that out of all the active threads thrown up by the “New Posts Button” for the last couple of weeks of 2679 I have only read 440 and responded only 31 times. My daily reading now only takes about 25 minutes. Admittedly this is partly due to my interests, which does not seem to coincide with what is being posted."

Sturdee, Seeing that you were of some support to me recently, i read your post....and then read on. It seems that you have a huge interest in alcohol. I can't believe, however that it stops there. What could we post to liven up your day?
Carry Pine

**Bodgy** · 26th April 2006, 09:40 PM

[/quote]Sturdee, Seeing that you were of some support to me recently, i read your post....and then read on. It seems that you have a huge interest in alcohol. I can't believe, however that it stops there. What could we post to liven up your day?
Carry Pine[/quote]

Jigs, mate, jigs!

**Cliff Rogers** · 26th April 2006, 10:26 PM

Originally Posted by Sturdee

Thanks for the warning Al,......

Don't get your hopes up Pete.

**Sturdee** · 26th April 2006, 11:41 PM

Originally Posted by Carry Pine

It seems that you have a huge interest in alcohol. I can't believe, however that it stops there. What could we post to liven up your day?
Carry Pine

I used to have that but now I hardly ever have a drink.

I have a few occasionally, but I'll have a couple of drinks upon my induction to the AO section.

My interest are very eclectic, but as Bodgy said Jigs are a major part. Whether I make them or dance them jigs are great. Makes life easier and more enjoyable.

Peter.

**Shannon** · 6th May 2006, 06:58 PM

So Sturdee,

It's been a week since you succumed to the open slather section. What is it like and was it worth it??

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