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Coffee House => Coffee House Boards => CH / General => Topic started by: Karlos on January 11, 2005, 10:14:27 PM
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For the best part of a week now the weather here in Manchester has been somewhat rough, the wind reaching gale force pretty much every night :-(
I happen to live in a flat (apartment), conveniently fifteen minutes from the shops, cinema... and the ground :lol:
Anyway, each night the wind has howled viciously, making a dreadful racket whilst I'm trying to sleep. It's relentless, from about 10pm right through till 7am. The stronger gusts make the building thrum perceptably.
Are there any tried and tested 'sleeping in a noisy environment' methods you guys have?
It's making me nuts :-x
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I usually find that getting filthy drunk works... but it's not ideal :-D
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Alas I have been T-total for over 10 years now. Still, even if I wasn't, I do need to be able to get up for work the next day ;-)
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like I said, it's not ideal (unlike a few years back as a student!) ;-)
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you could always get bloodline's sock...... :-o
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Damn, the bloody wind is raging again now. Likely it's set in for the night :-(
Oh well.
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cecilia wrote:
you could always get bloodline's sock...... :-o
Thanks pet, but I'm not sure I see how a putrid sock full to the brim of another man's dried up reproductive juices will help...
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From what I gather, it's so hard - you could hit yourself on the head with it :-D
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Star69 wrote:
From what I gather, it's so hard - you could hit yourself on the head with it :-D
True, but I could just as easily use a length of two by four...
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and a 2*4 would be more pleasant...
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As for the wind, think yourself lucky - it's just blown 15' of my fence away. Bugger.
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Of course, you could also use the sock to knock yourself out by wetting it slightly and taking a good wholesome whiff. And just pray unconciousness overtakes you before the inevitable extreme gag reflex causes you to hurl so hard you cough up your underpants :lol:
Man, another thread turned sock...
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Star69 wrote:
As for the wind, think yourself lucky - it's just blown 15' of my fence away. Bugger.
Now imagine you live about 50 metres up in an area with no other tall buildings in a 3 km radius to break up the wind.
I can actually see my light slowly precessing in a small circle, probably caused by the building swaying slightly. Given the age of the building and the doubtless corners cut in erecting it, I can hardly say that thought fills me with confidence :nervous:
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hmm, I think I see your point...
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Karlos wrote:
cecilia wrote:
you could always get bloodline's sock...... :-o
Thanks pet, but I'm not sure I see how a putrid sock full to the brim of another man's dried up reproductive juices will help...
gee, somehow you just took all the romance out of it..... :-(
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Karlos wrote:
Are there any tried and tested 'sleeping in a noisy environment' methods you guys have?
Yup, plain old yellow ear plugs.
(http://www.circusunlimited.com/cu%20images%20jpg/earplugs.jpg)
They work like a charm. I used them for sleeping at musicfestivals, hostels, at home and at my parents with the nieces over (very young kids, i.e. they wake up at ungodly hours) in the room next to me.
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Karlos wrote:
Given the age of the building and the doubtless corners cut in erecting it, I can hardly say that thought fills me with confidence :nervous:
Look on the bright side, you`ve got 50m less building to fall on you.. :-o
There is one surefire way to goto sleep.. whilst at work, record the daytime TV, then play it back in bed at night.
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odin wrote:
Karlos wrote:
Are there any tried and tested 'sleeping in a noisy environment' methods you guys have?
Yup, plain old yellow ear plugs.
(http://www.circusunlimited.com/cu%20images%20jpg/earplugs.jpg)
They work like a charm. I used them for sleeping at musicfestivals, hostels, at home and at my parents with the nieces over (very young kids, i.e. they wake up at ungodly hours) in the room next to me.
I thought about that but then I'd sleep through my alarm clock...
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Solution?
A g/f and a set of earplugs. You can happily snooze away knowing your lady friend will gently wake you up in the morning with far more subtlety than either an alarm clock or the sound of Chris Moyles's voice at 07:30 Am.
Actually it takes some trial and error to find a g/f with the correct technique of waking you up, but the selection process can be fun.
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PMC wrote:
Solution?
A g/f and a set of earplugs. You can happily snooze away knowing your lady friend will gently wake you up in the morning with far more subtlety than either an alarm clock or the sound of Chris Moyles's voice at 07:30 Am.
Actually it takes some trial and error to find a g/f with the correct technique of waking you up, but the selection process can be fun.
There is only ONE way to wake a man up gently! ;-)
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I never wake up on those occations. :lol:
I need at least one loud alarm clock!
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Karlos wrote:
Alas I have been T-total for over 10 years now. Still, even if I wasn't, I do need to be able to get up for work the next day ;-)
Well definately time for a drink then!
Sock on Standby, sir!
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whabang wrote:
I never wake up on those occations. :lol:
I need at least one loud alarm clock!
well, SOME of you must be awake!!
:-o
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hm, I always need a defibrilator to wake up
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Karlos wrote:
I thought about that but then I'd sleep through my alarm clock...
Even if you put it in radiomode at maximum volume? I mean, earplugs are good, but not *THAT* good :-).
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Speelgoedmannetje wrote:
hm, I always need a defibrilator to wake up
What, the machine or is that a term for a type of {bleep}tail?
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the machine, you know, those two irons from ER
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odin wrote:
Karlos wrote:
I thought about that but then I'd sleep through my alarm clock...
Even if you put it in radiomode at maximum volume? I mean, earplugs are good, but not *THAT* good :-).
I don't really want to wake my neighbours before me ;-)
Althouigh the buggers upstairs deserve it.
BTW, does my new avatar make me look a total tit?
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Karlos wrote:
BTW, does my new avatar make me look a total tit?
Absolutely not.
I mean, it's a very happy av :-)
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PMC wrote:
Solution?
A g/f and a set of earplugs. You can happily snooze away knowing your lady friend will gently wake you up in the morning with far more subtlety than either an alarm clock or the sound of Chris Moyles's voice at 07:30 Am.
Nice in theory, but I see a bit of a logical flaw. The erstwhile good lady would also likely be wearing earplugs to keep the noise out :-)
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Speelgoedmannetje wrote:
Karlos wrote:
BTW, does my new avatar make me look a total tit?
Absolutely not.
I mean, it's a very happy av :-)
I was aiming for a cheery pic ;-) I just got a "Potato" T-shirt from weebl's stuff mechandising as a gift from a friend :lol:
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What's with the thick hairdo. Or is it cold even inside teh house :-P.
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odin wrote:
What's with the thick hairdo. Or is it cold even inside teh house :-P.
It was a bit chilly, but generally my hair is getting long again and I just put the hat on to keep it out of my face ;-)
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Speelgoedmannetje wrote:
hm, I always need a defibrilator to wake up
As I was hinting at earlier, a blowjob usually does the trick for me! :-D
A nice and gentle way to start the day!
Guaranteed to make you happy to be alive first thing in the morning.
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@mdma
Too much info dude :lol:
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Speelgoedmannetje wrote:
hm, I always need a defibrilator to wake up
Crude, but doubtless effective :-D
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BTW, does my new avatar make me look a total tit?
yes
:roflmao:
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Hehe, I know what a defibrilator is, but knowing Speel's legendary love of the ale I had to ask if he was referring to the A&E equipment or an alcoholic beverage of his own design.
:pint:
Karlos, the new avatar isn't that bad at all but I preferred your sock tribute!
@MDMA
I assume your bathroom cabinet is stocked well with Listerine? :lol:
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I assume your bathroom cabinet is stocked well with Listerine?
:lol:
/In voice of Peter Kay's Max
Hoo dare you?
;-)
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PMC wrote:
Hehe, I know what a defibrilator is, but knowing Speel's legendary love of the ale I had to ask if he was referring to the A&E equipment or an alcoholic beverage of his own design.
Nononono, I'm a leftie, a greenie, I mean, I like things the natural way, so only traditional alcohol beverages (like wine and beer) for me, for tasting a rich culture :-)
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mdma wrote:
:lol:
/In voice of Peter Kay's Max
Hoo dare you?
;-)
A "top tip" from none other than Tom Jones was to liberally "freshen up" with Listerine first so that the lady is presented with an agreeably minty erm... Well you get the picture.
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Fair play speel... So you're a fan of real ales then???
:pint:
How about single malt scotch? These are often brewed by small distilleries with natural ingredients and are a thoroughly agreeable taste. I can't stand most blended whiskeys, but single malts seem to go down a treat.
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Alas, I do not yet know how to appreciate whiskeys
maybe one day (well, in a moderate consuming fashion)
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PMC wrote:
Fair play speel... So you're a fan of real ales then???
:pint:
How about single malt scotch? These are often brewed by small distilleries with natural ingredients and are a thoroughly agreeable taste. I can't stand most blended whiskeys, but single malts seem to go down a treat.
I can't stand any scotch whisky i've ever tried, but i do love Jameson's Irish Whiskey with a dash of Canada Dry, or good ol' Jack Daniels Bourbon with a splash of Cola. Yum!
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Scotch whisky is by far the best kind of whisky imho (and it's not because i'm biased ;-))
Personal favourites are: Balvenie 12yo, Longmorn 15yo + Te Bheag connoiseurs choice (blended)
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cecilia wrote:
BTW, does my new avatar make me look a total tit?
yes
:roflmao:
Well I suppose I did ask.
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mdma wrote:
Speelgoedmannetje wrote:
hm, I always need a defibrilator to wake up
As I was hinting at earlier, a blowjob usually does the trick for me! :-D
Personally I'd prefer the taste of coffee... but each to their own. ;-)
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bloodline wrote:
mdma wrote:
Speelgoedmannetje wrote:
hm, I always need a defibrilator to wake up
As I was hinting at earlier, a blowjob usually does the trick for me! :-D
Personally I'd prefer the taste of coffee... but each to their own. ;-)
Perhaps you could sell him some 'sockbags' for his morning brew :lol:
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Karlos wrote:
bloodline wrote:
mdma wrote:
Speelgoedmannetje wrote:
hm, I always need a defibrilator to wake up
As I was hinting at earlier, a blowjob usually does the trick for me! :-D
Personally I'd prefer the taste of coffee... but each to their own. ;-)
Perhaps you could sell him some 'sockbags' for his morning brew :lol:
:roflmao:
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bloodline wrote:
mdma wrote:
Speelgoedmannetje wrote:
hm, I always need a defibrilator to wake up
As I was hinting at earlier, a blowjob usually does the trick for me! :-D
Personally I'd prefer the taste of coffee... but each to their own. ;-)
*cough* in the morning? I want coffee, and gallons of it! Or, sometimes a beer tastes good too (when it's vacation, that is). A mug o'milk is also very good.
But the blowjob thing, that's NOT something for the morning :nervous:
(it's rather something for a slow summerevening)
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A mug o'milk is also very good
Yeah, but I know where you like to get your milk from! :-o
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okay, normal pasteurised milk from the udder of a moderate female cow in a standard grazing field here in nl.
(guess I have to be more carefull with my words :python:)
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Speelgoedmannetje wrote:
okay, normal pasteurised milk from the udder of a moderate female cow in a standard grazing field here in nl.
(guess I have to be more carefull with my words :python:)
My doctor was just telling me pasteurised and homogenised milk is bad for you, and it's being found out that it causes all kinds of hell with your heart and circulatory system.
I can't remember what pateurization does that's bad, but the homogeization actually breaks certain proteins into harmfull proteins that actually losens the glue your body uses for the lining of your entire blood system, I'll have to google and see what I can find.
/CH-technology/
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T_Bone wrote:
Speelgoedmannetje wrote:
okay, normal pasteurised milk from the udder of a moderate female cow in a standard grazing field here in nl.
(guess I have to be more carefull with my words :python:)
My doctor was just telling me pasteurised and homogenised milk is bad for you, and it's being found out that it causes all kinds of hell with your heart and circulatory system.
I can't remember what pateurization does that's bad, but the homogeization actually breaks certain proteins into harmfull proteins that actually losens the glue your body uses for the lining of your entire blood system, I'll have to google and see what I can find.
/CH-technology/
Hey T-Bone! I think you dropped your tin foil hat ;-)
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@ T_Bone
well, there are kinda lots of stuff in milk wich aren't good for one's health, especially not for my health. But I live of it for more than 2 decades. Bread and milk, is for me the only real food.
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T_Bone wrote:
Speelgoedmannetje wrote:
okay, normal pasteurised milk from the udder of a moderate female cow in a standard grazing field here in nl.
(guess I have to be more carefull with my words :python:)
My doctor was just telling me pasteurised and homogenised milk is bad for you, and it's being found out that it causes all kinds of hell with your heart and circulatory system.
I can't remember what pateurization does that's bad, but the homogeization actually breaks certain proteins into harmfull proteins that actually losens the glue your body uses for the lining of your entire blood system, I'll have to google and see what I can find.
/CH-technology/
T_Bone old bean, your doctor will tell you whatever you want to hear, remember he's just a salesman selling his product to you in a free market. :-P