Special forum for mssrs Taylor, Myers etc

by Peter Bestel

Posted: 18 years ago 30 replies

OFF TOPIC

OK, so the thread I posted about possibly having a Newbie section wasn't that well received. That's understandable.

But here's one you're bound to like

An Oldie Section

With some notable Warriors celebrating their considerable ages over the past week or so, I think it's high time we catered for their special needs.

Given the new birthday feature, I'm sure that Allen could rig up an automatic entry once they hit the magic 50 (yeah, that's old enough!) And once they're in we could make them feel right at home;

Nice beige colour scheme with a dash of varnished pine and plenty of carpet
Large typeface for those tired eyes
Maybe some mellow musak
A panic button when they need the help of someone younger
Pictures of their favourite movie stars every now and then - like Humphrey Bogart, Mary Pickford and Charlie Chaplin.
We could also incorporate a loud siren to go off every fifteen minutes so they could stay awake.

What are your ideas?

So come on guys, lets not forget the things these oldies have done for us over the years and let's look after them in their twilight years.

Peter (tounge firmly in cheek with the knowledge that I'm not that far off the magic five 0 myself)

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Susan Hope 18 years ago

LOL very funny Peter. I needed that giggle today, thanks. Can I just add something though..

I am just under two years away from entry to this new forum, can I please ask that the movies stars are changed from

Humphrey Bogart, Mary Pickford and Charlie Chaplin.

To perhaps people like Mel Gibson, Sion Connery, Susan Serrandon (sp?) and the like because - hello!! - the guys you suggest, well my Grandparents were into them LOL

Cheers from this soon to be oldie

Sue
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mistyone

18 years ago

[*]A panic button when they need the help of someone younger

WHERE'S THE PANIC BUTTON

(typed in bold and red, so that I can read what I've written!)

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HeySal

18 years ago

Um....Peter? 43? Sounds like you are planning for your OWN retirement.

Mind a word from Ms. Taylor, too?

Okay - I'll admit the carpet and pine sound nice. Large typeface isn't bad either as many of us are online a Looooonnng time.

Mellow muzak? Uh....does that include Korn, Disturbed, Megadeth, and Rob Zombie? That's as mellow as it gets for me thank you.

Alarms? As in clocks, sirens? Air raids or Martial law drills? Nah - I'd rather wake up with square imprints on my face as usual.

Mel's pic is fine - want one of Johnny Depp, too. A nudie or two of the chipendale guys wouldn't hurt my feelings either

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Peter Bestel 18 years ago

Originally Posted by HeySal

Um....Peter? 43? Sounds like you are planning for your OWN retirement.

Well of course! Get it in place now and by the time I reach 50 it may be nice and comfy - just like my slippers.

Originally Posted by HeySal

Mel's pic is fine - want one of Johnny Depp, too. A nudie or two of the chipendale guys wouldn't hurt my feelings either

I think we might need to put some suggestions to the vote. Nudie pictures of either sex may put too much strain on the old tickers of the members.

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- HeySal 18 years ago
  
  I think we might need to put some suggestions to the vote. Nudie pictures of either sex may put too much strain on the old tickers of the members.
  
  Oh that's right. Being able to climb 14,000 foot peaks with a pack of cigarettes in use and having to pick up the younger lightweights where they stopped on my way down has a way of making me forget that some people, old and young, are just plain feeble. Point taken.
  
  Not wanting to shock the old folk too much either so I vote semi nudity if we have to vote.
  
  Yes, you have a point, too. "Shock" some, "Disappoint" others.
  
  I guess I just got over excited ?! and just a bit enthusiastic about the upcoming changes.
  Mystery has its virtues by all means. Partially clad will be more than fine, and very possibly more provocative.
  
  BTW - men I like lean and mean - but chairs are only comfy when over-stuffed.
  
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Susan Hope

18 years ago

Originally Posted by HeySal

Mel's pic is fine - want one of Johnny Depp, too. A nudie or two of the chipendale guys wouldn't hurt my feelings either

Ohhhh Johnny Depp, good call!! yes please him oh and Keanue Reeves as well (I do like to ummm "admire" some younger men also, they will do nicely).

Not wanting to shock the old folk too much either so I vote semi nudity if we have to vote.

Question, will there be "chintz" as in any of the soft furnishing coz not sure I can do Chintz not being very 'Laura Ashley' inclined.

Sue

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Peter Bestel

18 years ago

Originally Posted by SusanneUK

Question, will there be "chintz" as in any of the soft furnishing coz not sure I can do Chintz not being very 'Laura Ashley' inclined.

Sue

I think we have to be as practical as possible. Chintz can be the harbourer of dust and bad taste. Low maintenance is the key. Although comfy chairs will be the norm I think there might be a need for plastic covers too.

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Susan Hope

18 years ago

Originally Posted by Peter Bestel

OK that's good about the chintz and bad about the plastic covers, can you pretend there won't be any and then when I actually need them, hopefully I will also be suffering from senile dementia or something along those lines and won't notice or indeed care about the plastic covers. Thanks so much..

Partially clad will be more than fine, and very possibly more provocative.

For me that's a definitely more provocative.

Sue

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Peter Bestel

18 years ago

Originally Posted by SusanneUK

hopefully I will also be suffering from senile dementia or something along those lines

Oh, that reminds me. Maybe we aught not to let people out of this section unless they're chaperoned? They might never find their way back.

Peter

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Susan Hope

18 years ago

Originally Posted by Peter Bestel

Oh, that reminds me. Maybe we aught not to let people out of this section unless they're chaperoned? They might never find their way back.

Peter

Good point Peter.. best to get these points ironed out now whilst we can still think fairly rationally LOL

On that note, will there be nurses (male or female) to dish out meds?

Sue

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Peter Bestel

18 years ago

Originally Posted by SusanneUK

Good point Peter.. best to get these points ironed out now whilst we can still think fairly rationally LOL

On that note, will there be nurses (male or female) to dish out meds?

Sue

I think this is one luxury we must not forego. It might be nice to be able to choose your personal nurses!!

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ThomM

18 years ago

Hay kid that's a good idea.
Can you have it all ready for when I get back from riding my motorcycle down to Florida? I'll be leaving Friday morning and covering the 1,200 mile trip down in 2 days. Spending a week riding all over Florida and then a 2 day ride home, so you got till the 26th to get it all done.

By the way. I prefer Frank Zappa, Little Feat, Kottonmouth Kings, and Bloodhound Gang for the tunes.

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Peter Bestel

18 years ago

Originally Posted by ThomM

No problem. Consider your room booked. We've just had a member leave rather suddenly (so sad) so you can have his slot. Bobby-Joe has just finished his WWF massage course and will be on hand to care for your aching parts following your long journey.

Your music tastes may be seen as a little too contemporary for some folk, so we'll provide you with a set of headphones and a gramophone player for your personal use.

Peter

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ThomM

18 years ago

I'll need a place to set up my drums, too :rolleyes:
Oh and I would prefer a female masseuse if you don't mind.
Won't have any aches from the ride, but, well you know

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ThomM 18 years ago

Damn I forgot about the meds.
I got a nice Sherlock glass bong and a home made 30-06 shell pipe for mine.
Thanks for the offer
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Peter Bestel

18 years ago

Originally Posted by ThomM

I'll need a place to set up my drums, too :rolleyes:

Please be patient while your application is referred to a moderator.

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Peter Bestel

18 years ago

Thom

Just to let you know that we're fine with the female masseuse and the bong, it's the just the drums. Allowing a drummer in sets a precedent that could lead to a slippery slope of allowing bass players in. I'm sure you'll understand our predicament.

Peter

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ThomM

18 years ago

Originally Posted by Peter Bestel

As long as the bong and female masseuse are ok, then I can live without the drums, I'll just bang on the masseuse instead:rolleyes:

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Peter Bestel

18 years ago

Thom, you're in!

Peter

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Paul Myers

18 years ago

Pool table, dart board and juke box. Ice cold beer and single malt scotch.

And a sign that says, "There will be a $5 charge for whining."

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Peter Bestel

18 years ago

Originally Posted by Paul Myers

Pool table, dart board and juke box. Ice cold beer and single malt scotch.

And a sign that says, "There will be a $5 charge for whining."

Sounds good to me Paul.

And here's your sign

I trust that is to your satisfaction

Peter

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Paul Myers

18 years ago

Perfect.

Could we have one without the "Oldies" part, for use in the other sections?

Paul

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Peter Bestel

18 years ago

Originally Posted by Paul Myers

Perfect.

Could we have one without the "Oldies" part, for use in the other sections?

Paul

I know how cantankerous you guys can get if you don't get your own way, so...

Peter

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Paul Myers

18 years ago

Thank you, sir. You are a gentleman and a scholar.

But I promise not to tell anyone.

Paul

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ThomM

18 years ago

And a sign that says, "There will be a $5 charge for whining."

Set me up with a couple of shots of Jack Daniels and when they whine about the sign I'll shut them up (WHERE THE HELL IS MY EVIL SMILEY, DAMN IT).

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Susan Hope

18 years ago

Some further considerations..

1) Even though the rest of the forum is now member moderated I do believe you may need to appoint a moderator for this new oldie forum.

I have a feeling that even though this place is gonna be full of "Oldies" that it may turn out to be a bit of a riotous place, I am thinking that this set of oldies are not going to be anything like I remember my nice peaceful, well behaved grandparents being when I was a youngun and you may have lots of trouble if no mod is present.

I vote for Paul Myers because of his straight talking abilities - appointed mod gets to make up their own rules *insert evil smilie cos I can't find the real ones here yet*

2) Considering the point raised in 1) above I think you might also need a couple of "bouncers" on the door to turn away the younguns wanting to get in once the rumor mill gets going and they realize it is "The Place to Be Seen"

3) If the general consensus is that "Sue has lost it" and "she is rambling and spouting all kinds of nonsense" then perhaps you should consider letting me in early?

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Mike Wright

18 years ago

Blimey,

find a nice pub where I can read a paper and talk about
the good old days .... and in come a load of whippersnappers
and yuppies to turn it into a theme bar.

Where has the single malt and real ale gone. ... eh eh.
Not a commode, toilet or bucket within staggering distance.
No dartboard ... no table for dominoes or cribbage.!

As for the menu.... tofu, pasta and sushi are NOT FOOD.
Egg'n'chips. pie beans and chips, steak and chips, spam and chips,
chicken in a basket, soup in a basket, sausages and mash and a
full English breakfast ARE FOOD ... so are chip butties and
porkpies, crisps and Arbroath Smokies.

What about zimmer frame access to the more civilised garden
smoking area where real people can escape from the stink of
Latte and BO and vegetarian evangelists.

Not even an elephant's foot umbrella and walking stick stand.

Suppose there will be no chance at all of a jukebox with some
decent Hard Rock, Metal and R&B records or somewhere to park our
mobility Chariots of Fire.

CHINTZ???? Nowt wrong wi' hessian and sawdust carpets!
At least they are biodegradeable .... unlike pasta

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Peter Bestel

18 years ago

Originally Posted by SusanneUK

Good points Suzanne. If Paul wants to do it, the job's his. But let's not allow all this power go to his head. I've seen far too much adulation poured on this man recently, just because he makes some of the most interesting posts this forum has seen, people will start calling him a guru or even a messiah. He's not! He's just a very naughty boy!

As for bouncers I hesitate to suggest anybody for fear of... well everything really. So you can suggest away.

And have you 'lost it' Sue? Oh yes. But we could all tell that from the second line of your signature.

Originally Posted by Mike Wright

Mike, I think you sound like the type of fine, upstanding gent a place like this needs. With your choice of menu we should see a fast turnover (euphemism if there ever was!) of members. Welcome.

Peter

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ThomM

18 years ago

I got a couple of problems with Mike's food choices.
Like where's the pulled pork and BBQ'ed tri-tips?
Plus you have to have some Jack Daniels soaked, well, everything.

Because of my kind, caring, gentle nature :rolleyes: I'll be the bouncer.

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Mike Wright

18 years ago

Originally Posted by ThomM

Lol Thom, I have no objections to anything in the general
category of "Real Food for Real People". I do draw the line
at most mollusc based "dishes" though .... what pervert dreamed
up Calamari and stewed octopus tentacles? Yuk.

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