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Originally Posted by El Loro:
Originally Posted by moonie:

It's 'brass monkeys' here and the clouds are clearing. The moon is out so a frost is on the cards  

 

Article about the origin of this phrase and the well known version

It mentions the possibility that it refers to brass cannon balls on a boat which in cold weather would be painfully cold to touch and it mentions the other possibility which is what most of us think it refers to.

A man who used to be in our church choir discovered the cannon balls possibility so in winter would go round saying the well known phrase to people in the church thinking that he was being polite

 Did anyone set him straight on the alternative meaning?

Yogi19
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
Originally Posted by El Loro:
Originally Posted by moonie:

It's 'brass monkeys' here and the clouds are clearing. The moon is out so a frost is on the cards  

 

Article about the origin of this phrase and the well known version

It mentions the possibility that it refers to brass cannon balls on a boat which in cold weather would be painfully cold to touch and it mentions the other possibility which is what most of us think it refers to.

A man who used to be in our church choir discovered the cannon balls possibility so in winter would go round saying the well known phrase to people in the church thinking that he was being polite

 Did anyone set him straight on the alternative meaning?

 

Moonie
Originally Posted by moonie:
Originally Posted by squiggle:

Glad to be back home again, it's not so nice out there.

 

I agree David Suchet has the most wonderful voice and he seems such a lovely man.  So nice to hear how seriously he takes his faith.

 

Moonie hope you don't get too severe a frost.

Hi Squiggle

I'm breaking extra everything out for tonight so probably wont feel it anyway but thanks  

Keep cosy, Moonie.

Squiggle, I hope you have warmed up now and don't have to go back outdoors.

 

 

Yogi19
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
Originally Posted by moonie:
Originally Posted by squiggle:

Glad to be back home again, it's not so nice out there.

 

I agree David Suchet has the most wonderful voice and he seems such a lovely man.  So nice to hear how seriously he takes his faith.

 

Moonie hope you don't get too severe a frost.

Hi Squiggle

I'm breaking extra everything out for tonight so probably wont feel it anyway but thanks  

Keep cosy, Moonie.

Squiggle, I hope you have warmed up now and don't have to go back outdoors.

 

 

*adds another layer of clothing* I will fankoo Yogi. You keep warm too

Moonie
Originally Posted by moonie:
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
Originally Posted by El Loro:
Originally Posted by moonie:

It's 'brass monkeys' here and the clouds are clearing. The moon is out so a frost is on the cards  

 

Article about the origin of this phrase and the well known version

It mentions the possibility that it refers to brass cannon balls on a boat which in cold weather would be painfully cold to touch and it mentions the other possibility which is what most of us think it refers to.

A man who used to be in our church choir discovered the cannon balls possibility so in winter would go round saying the well known phrase to people in the church thinking that he was being polite

 Did anyone set him straight on the alternative meaning?

 

 I was thinking it might have been kinder to let him know, rather than to let him continue saying it and possibly offending some people.

Yogi19
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
Originally Posted by moonie:
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
Originally Posted by El Loro:
Originally Posted by moonie:

It's 'brass monkeys' here and the clouds are clearing. The moon is out so a frost is on the cards  

 

Article about the origin of this phrase and the well known version

It mentions the possibility that it refers to brass cannon balls on a boat which in cold weather would be painfully cold to touch and it mentions the other possibility which is what most of us think it refers to.

A man who used to be in our church choir discovered the cannon balls possibility so in winter would go round saying the well known phrase to people in the church thinking that he was being polite

 Did anyone set him straight on the alternative meaning?

 

 I was thinking it might have been kinder to let him know, rather than to let him continue saying it and possibly offending some people.

Moonie
Originally Posted by moonie:
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
Originally Posted by moonie:
Originally Posted by squiggle:

Glad to be back home again, it's not so nice out there.

 

I agree David Suchet has the most wonderful voice and he seems such a lovely man.  So nice to hear how seriously he takes his faith.

 

Moonie hope you don't get too severe a frost.

Hi Squiggle

I'm breaking extra everything out for tonight so probably wont feel it anyway but thanks  

Keep cosy, Moonie.

Squiggle, I hope you have warmed up now and don't have to go back outdoors.

 

 

*adds another layer of clothing* I will fankoo Yogi. You keep warm too

Going to have some soup (Heinz tomato, as I'm on my own for tea tonight and couldn't be bothered cooking for one), then a hot bath, put on my cosy PJs and climb into bed with a hot water bottle. I'm all set.

Yogi19
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
Originally Posted by moonie:
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
Originally Posted by moonie:
Originally Posted by squiggle:

Glad to be back home again, it's not so nice out there.

 

I agree David Suchet has the most wonderful voice and he seems such a lovely man.  So nice to hear how seriously he takes his faith.

 

Moonie hope you don't get too severe a frost.

Hi Squiggle

I'm breaking extra everything out for tonight so probably wont feel it anyway but thanks  

Keep cosy, Moonie.

Squiggle, I hope you have warmed up now and don't have to go back outdoors.

 

 

*adds another layer of clothing* I will fankoo Yogi. You keep warm too

Going to have some soup (Heinz tomato, as I'm on my own for tea tonight and couldn't be bothered cooking for one), then a hot bath, put on my cosy PJs and climb into bed with a hot water bottle. I'm all set.

That sounds like a good plan to me Yogi

*is already under duvet in bed*

Moonie
Originally Posted by moonie:
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
Originally Posted by moonie:
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
Originally Posted by moonie:
Originally Posted by squiggle:

Glad to be back home again, it's not so nice out there.

 

I agree David Suchet has the most wonderful voice and he seems such a lovely man.  So nice to hear how seriously he takes his faith.

 

Moonie hope you don't get too severe a frost.

Hi Squiggle

I'm breaking extra everything out for tonight so probably wont feel it anyway but thanks  

Keep cosy, Moonie.

Squiggle, I hope you have warmed up now and don't have to go back outdoors.

 

 

*adds another layer of clothing* I will fankoo Yogi. You keep warm too

Going to have some soup (Heinz tomato, as I'm on my own for tea tonight and couldn't be bothered cooking for one), then a hot bath, put on my cosy PJs and climb into bed with a hot water bottle. I'm all set.

That sounds like a good plan to me Yogi

*is already under duvet in bed*

 Best place to be.

Yogi19
Originally Posted by El Loro:

I think someone probably did have a word with the man at church as it was only on one Sunday that he said it, not on subsequent Sundays.

 

I think we are all in for a cold snap from Tuesday with snow up north and quite possibly in the south as well though more likely to be sleet.

 

I think we are in for a chilly time, El. Brrrr!

I read the article on David Suchet.

His brother John, the newsreader, is also a lovely man. I remember seeing him on BBC Breakfast, talking about living with someone with Alzheimers. He spoke so emotionally of having to put his beloved wife, Bonnie, into a nursing home and the dreadful impact the illness had had on both of them. So sad.

Yogi19

Cant beat Heinz Tomato Soup   Very warming and comforting . 

I do like this weather, to be honest, because the arthritic problems i suffer from gives me some release from pain and pressure . My hands and legs are not puffy and i feel better generally. I do feel for those, though who cant tolerate the cold x


 

FM
Last edited by Former Member
Originally Posted by Skylark24:

Cant beat Heinz Tomato Soup   Very warming and comforting . 

I do like this weather, to be honest, because the arthritic problems i suffer from gives me some release from pain and pressure . My hands and legs are not puffy and i feel better generally. I do feel for those, though who dont are cant tolerate the cold x


 

 Every cloud has a silver lining, Skylark.

At least when it is cold weather, we can wrap up warm. When it is scorching hot, it can be difficult to get cool.

It's wet and windy weather I don't like.

Yogi19
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
Originally Posted by Skylark24:

Just hoovering my bed, back soon, i want to see Amy man, leaving....

 Hurry back then. I'll be fuming if they let her get away with Kyle.

Back and yes fuming if she takes Kyle ... i will say to ITV if she does, because its not that easy......plus Grans have rights too .Not liking this storyline, and i shall say so!!!.  Yes i want the character to go, but i would like the storyline to go for Grans/Grandpas looking after the children, when parents cant. Sorry but no sympathy for Amy.....and i have lived it .End of rant. I have joined a forum with grans who have to look after the kids. Shocking the stories i have read. I hope Emmerdale do this right.Def end of rant !!!  x

FM
Originally Posted by moonie:
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
Originally Posted by moonie:
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
Originally Posted by moonie:

At least 2/3 of me is warm now

Reminds me of a Meatloaf song, "Two out of three ain't bad".

I'm about to fill my hot water bottle and head upstairs , back in five.

Okies. At least you will stay warm

I'm cosy now.

 

Originally Posted by Skylark24:
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
Originally Posted by Skylark24:

Just hoovering my bed, back soon, i want to see Amy man, leaving....

 Hurry back then. I'll be fuming if they let her get away with Kyle.

Back and yes fuming if she takes Kyle ... i will say to ITV if she does, because its not that easy......plus Grans have rights too .Not liking this storyline, and i shall say so!!!.  Yes i want the character to go, but i would like the storyline to go for Grans/Grandpas looking after the children, when parents cant. Sorry but no sympathy for Amy.....and i have lived it .End of rant. I have joined a forum with grans who have to look after the kids. Shocking the stories i have read. I hope Emmerdale do this right.Def end of rant !!!  x

With you all the way.

Yogi19
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
Originally Posted by moonie:
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
Originally Posted by moonie:
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
Originally Posted by moonie:

At least 2/3 of me is warm now

Reminds me of a Meatloaf song, "Two out of three ain't bad".

I'm about to fill my hot water bottle and head upstairs , back in five.

Okies. At least you will stay warm

I'm cosy now.

 

Originally Posted by Skylark24:
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
Originally Posted by Skylark24:

Just hoovering my bed, back soon, i want to see Amy man, leaving....

 Hurry back then. I'll be fuming if they let her get away with Kyle.

Back and yes fuming if she takes Kyle ... i will say to ITV if she does, because its not that easy......plus Grans have rights too .Not liking this storyline, and i shall say so!!!.  Yes i want the character to go, but i would like the storyline to go for Grans/Grandpas looking after the children, when parents cant. Sorry but no sympathy for Amy.....and i have lived it .End of rant. I have joined a forum with grans who have to look after the kids. Shocking the stories i have read. I hope Emmerdale do this right.Def end of rant !!!  x

With you all the way.

 Breathing now....x

FM
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
Originally Posted by Skylark24:
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
Originally Posted by Skylark24:
Originally Posted by Yogi19:

Cain Dingle speaks sense.

Yes, plus can i say i like him  

A lot of ladies like him.

Michael Bubbles first...but maybe ...

Oh yeah, the BublÃĐ man, now you're talking! *swoons*

indeed !!! 

FM
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
Originally Posted by Skylark24:
Originally Posted by Yogi19:

Surely she could be arrested when she got off the ferry?

There isnt a sigh thingy , so i will say...sigh ..

Any hoo, off now.Goodnight , sleep well all. 
God Bless 

*sighs along with Sklark* 

 

Goodnight, sleep well and have sweet dreams of Cain and Michael.

  xx

FM
Originally Posted by moonie:
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
Originally Posted by moonie:

Are you warm now Yogi?

Where did you disappear to?

Yes, I'm nice and toastie warm now.

I was lurking cause you and Skylark where talking 'men'

That's good. Just keep the hot water bottle topped up

 It's okay Moonie, it's safe to come back now.

My hot water bottle is roasting, I nearly burned my leg on it.

Yogi19
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
Originally Posted by moonie:
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
Originally Posted by moonie:

Are you warm now Yogi?

Where did you disappear to?

Yes, I'm nice and toastie warm now.

I was lurking cause you and Skylark where talking 'men'

That's good. Just keep the hot water bottle topped up

 It's okay Moonie, it's safe to come back now.

My hot water bottle is roasting, I nearly burned my leg on it.

'returns'

My hot water bottle has a a furry covering so don't have that problem

Moonie
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