low plains drifter 11,413 Posted yesterday at 12:13 Report Share Posted yesterday at 12:13 On 05/12/2025 at 21:12, cragman said: Plenty to go at but I’ll have days when I just potter about at home, that’s the idea isn’t it, taking life easier? No Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 30,806 Posted yesterday at 12:14 Report Share Posted yesterday at 12:14 27 minutes ago, WILF said: I’m not sure because I’m not well travelled but I suspect Britain is the only country in the world where getting pissed and smashing the granny out of each other for fun is a thing ? No Wilf,I have never frequented bars nor drank as I saw enough alcohol related violence as a kid to convince me I didn’t need that in my life,but I have seen drunks in other countries having kick offs,it’s a drunks being drunks thing and not confined to Blighty. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 51,684 Posted yesterday at 13:02 Report Share Posted yesterday at 13:02 45 minutes ago, mackem said: No Wilf,I have never frequented bars nor drank as I saw enough alcohol related violence as a kid to convince me I didn’t need that in my life,but I have seen drunks in other countries having kick offs,it’s a drunks being drunks thing and not confined to Blighty. I’m a bit gutted now, I was all excited to think having a gallon of Stella and kicking absolute f**k out of each other in the street was something unique to us……can’t have anything that’s ours now, country’s gone to the dogs ! lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
welshphil 283 Posted yesterday at 19:23 Report Share Posted yesterday at 19:23 It's the 19th for me as my Son and his Canadian girlfriend are home from Vacouver until the 28th. Really looking forward to spending some quality time with them and my Grandkids as they haven't seen their Uncle for nearly 3 years so are wetting themselves with excitement. He was brought up with lurchers so is looking forward to introducing himself to my new pup and his Girlfriend can't wait to experience a Welsh Christmas - God help her lol. It'll be a brilliant christmas with lots of walks in the mountain, more than a few gym sessions, the odd pint or 12 and infinite love and memories. Should be an amazing 10 days or so....... 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 30,806 Posted yesterday at 20:02 Report Share Posted yesterday at 20:02 6 hours ago, WILF said: I’m a bit gutted now, I was all excited to think having a gallon of Stella and kicking absolute f**k out of each other in the street was something unique to us… No,the best one I can think of is the Peruvian takanakuy on Christmas day,get tanked up on booze and coca leaves,then the men and women from certain villages batter each other in a sort of civilised way on mutual ground with referees,theres a reason the refs have whips,the fights often spill into the streets,theres been a few deaths,brits are super civilised to some people. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mel b 4,385 Posted yesterday at 20:59 Report Share Posted yesterday at 20:59 56 minutes ago, mackem said: No,the best one I can think of is the Peruvian takanakuy on Christmas day,get tanked up on booze and coca leaves,then the men and women from certain villages batter each other in a sort of civilised way on mutual ground with referees,theres a reason the refs have whips,the fights often spill into the streets,theres been a few deaths,brits are super civilised to some people. That sounds like one of my family weddings mack 1 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leegreen 2,304 Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago On 05/12/2025 at 21:02, cragman said: I finish on 19th and will not be going back. After 51 years working that will be my last day Slacker Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eastcoast 4,718 Posted 3 hours ago Report Share Posted 3 hours ago (edited) On 07/12/2025 at 13:02, WILF said: I’m a bit gutted now, I was all excited to think having a gallon of Stella and kicking absolute f**k out of each other in the street was something unique to us……can’t have anything that’s ours now, country’s gone to the dogs ! lol The going home with a black eye thing is becoming something of a lost tradition LOL. It did tend be spats between lads who knew each other anyway. Worked together all year and little disagreements simmered into grudges, a few gallon of drink and then handbags. More comical than violent. Usually shaking hands afterwards and mates again when back to work in January. An important day in contracting though before social media and mobile phones. Everyone knew where to go every year in order to meet up and have a pint with lads who had moved on to other companies or retired. M&E was the Labour club Newcastle city centre. The younger generation wouldn't want to risk getting blood or beer on their expensive clobber and are encouraged to express their feelings in the work place throughout the year Edited 3 hours ago by eastcoast missed eye out of text. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.