Things Noticeable this week - Page 1111

**blueballsdc** · July 25th, 2012, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirch

I will give him some dues regarding the emergency doors. I could have sworn in the 70's and 80's employees used to make sure those doors are closed and secure right before the films started.

They used to check the emergency doors in all the theatres. This was to prevent people from sneaking into the movie without paying.

**Greenman** · July 25th, 2012, 07:50 PM

The Olympic Flame finally arrived round our way today, and it was bedlam. I have never seen so many people around that way-except when there used to be a pub and clearing out on a Saturday night/Sunday morning-but they were all good-natured and enjoying the spectacle. I went with my mother, my father wasn't that interested this time, and I managed to get some footage on my camcorder. The procedure is that outriders appear and block the road off then the sponsors buses of Samsung and Coca Cola come up blasting out music and a Torch Relay coach with an announcement of when the flame is due. It was a roasting hot afternoon and after 5 mins the Olympic flame and torchbearer hoved into view and the flags waved, the children cheered, young and old people cheered, and one mouthy bird(think that one from Eastenders with the big chest) shouted "yeah baby" and "yeah, yeah. yeah" several times as behind the torchbearer another big coach appeared. It was interesting to note that the police were getting high fives and handshakes from the crowd and a few TfL(Transport for London) officials were around doing not very much. The whole thing lasted 10mins in all but it was one experience I don't think I will ever forget - and I have the proof on camcorder, transferred now to tape and soon DVD. What a day! Oh yes and I am melting as I write this from a very warm attic.

**tamsmith** · July 25th, 2012, 11:04 PM

The Sun.
In the sky.

Not the rag.

**DTravel** · July 26th, 2012, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billybunter

Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith with his 32lb carp

I dunno, this story seems very fishy.

**billybunter** · July 26th, 2012, 11:26 AM

Windows 8 story that I don't like.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-18996377

Estreeter · July 26th, 2012, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billybunter

Windows 8 story that I don't like.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-18996377

I don't like Windows 8 already and ain't even seen it

And after using a Mac for a while now, never intend too use a McDonaldsoft product ever again.

**blueballsdc** · July 26th, 2012, 06:38 PM

What with the Olympics going on in London and all the associated nonsense that goes along with it, a local DC news station has this story running and posted on their website:

Primer on British English for Americans
http://www.wtop.com/?nid=539&sid=2960607

It is a fairly generic "Lets all point and laugh at the funny people on the little island that talk funny" story.

**Mal Hombre** · July 26th, 2012, 06:51 PM

Nobody says "Brolly" anymore,If They ever did,the same goes for "Sticky Wicket" and only Dick Van Dyke ever said anything like "Oy Tink"

**blueballsdc** · July 26th, 2012, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mal Hombre

Nobody says "Brolly" anymore,If They ever did,the same goes for "Sticky Wicket" and only Dick Van Dyke ever said anything like "Oy Tink"

I didn't say it was accurate, but it was amusing.

Of course there are certain words that are in common usage in London (at least when I have been there) that are missing from the list.

They are frowned upon here (on this site) too.

**TCO95** · July 26th, 2012, 08:06 PM

North Korea declares war on England!

Just kidding. Some genius put up South Korea's flag when introducing North Korea's football team. Must have been sampling their opponents, Colombia, finest blend.

http://www.cbc.ca/olympics/soccer/st...orea-flag.html

July 25th, 2012, 07:50 PM	#11102
Greenman Live Legend of VEF Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Underground lair somewhere in the world Posts: 20,353 Thanks: 30,936 Thanked 383,510 Times in 19,356 Posts	The Olympic Flame finally arrived round our way today, and it was bedlam. I have never seen so many people around that way-except when there used to be a pub and clearing out on a Saturday night/Sunday morning-but they were all good-natured and enjoying the spectacle. I went with my mother, my father wasn't that interested this time, and I managed to get some footage on my camcorder. The procedure is that outriders appear and block the road off then the sponsors buses of Samsung and Coca Cola come up blasting out music and a Torch Relay coach with an announcement of when the flame is due. It was a roasting hot afternoon and after 5 mins the Olympic flame and torchbearer hoved into view and the flags waved, the children cheered, young and old people cheered, and one mouthy bird(think that one from Eastenders with the big chest) shouted "yeah baby" and "yeah, yeah. yeah" several times as behind the torchbearer another big coach appeared. It was interesting to note that the police were getting high fives and handshakes from the crowd and a few TfL(Transport for London) officials were around doing not very much. The whole thing lasted 10mins in all but it was one experience I don't think I will ever forget - and I have the proof on camcorder, transferred now to tape and soon DVD. What a day! Oh yes and I am melting as I write this from a very warm attic. __________________ There was only ONE Greenman, and you accepted no substitutes! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Rest in peace MaxJoker-you will be sorely missed. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 20,000: Milestone reached!

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July 25th, 2012, 11:04 PM	#11103
tamsmith Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Coming close to the Slippery Slope. Posts: 7,800 Thanks: 77,915 Thanked 280,411 Times in 9,078 Posts	The Sun. In the sky. Not the rag.

July 26th, 2012, 06:38 PM	#11107
blueballsdc Vintage Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,721 Thanks: 112,645 Thanked 21,427 Times in 1,713 Posts	What with the Olympics going on in London and all the associated nonsense that goes along with it, a local DC news station has this story running and posted on their website: Primer on British English for Americans http://www.wtop.com/?nid=539&sid=2960607 It is a fairly generic "Lets all point and laugh at the funny people on the little island that talk funny" story.

July 26th, 2012, 08:06 PM	#11110
TCO95 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: This member is not allowed in your country. Posts: 5,176 Thanks: 47,615 Thanked 64,803 Times in 5,130 Posts	North Korea declares war on England! Just kidding. Some genius put up South Korea's flag when introducing North Korea's football team. Must have been sampling their opponents, Colombia, finest blend. http://www.cbc.ca/olympics/soccer/st...orea-flag.html