General Chat

Sometimes you can laugh at things you know are very,very serious and, maybe,tragic, but you can't help yourself.


Some years ago, there was a disastrous flood somewhere in the west country and I can't remember where.

Anyway, a lifeboat had t come from further west and, when they rounded the headland, they saw a line of cars floating out to sea with the lights on, the wipers going and the horns blaring.

Yes, that doubles me up but what really is the cherry on the top is the fact that one car was towing a caravan!

I know it is not funny and I know I should not laugh but, oh dear, I can't help it!

I have changed it again. It is only fitting to have a grander sounding name if a higher authority than my wife bestowed the accolade upon me. I expect genuflection and salutes for now on.

Sorry!
It has me in stitches. :-D :-D ;-)

This one makes me cry, just like Old Shep did.

Have to admit to loving this one. Particularly the lines:
"How old Tige pulled me from a creek when I had no pulse or breath
How he saved me from the changin' bull that gored my Dad to death."

They have me in tears of laughter.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFYsj_aStdA

Three years of Army Service done and I was headin' home at last
I got to thinking 'bout my dog and things long gone past
How old Tige pulled me from a creek when I had no pulse or breath
How he saved me from the changin' bull that gored my Dad to death.

As a kid I'd dream of bears and tremble to my toes
Till old Tige come up to my bed and nudge me with his nose
Then my fears would melt away and Tige would go lie down
I'd drift on back to sleep without another sound.

The big bus stopped and I got off it was awful dark and thick with fog
Then something gently nuzzled me and there stood Tige my dog
I wondered if my faithful dog had met the bus each day
And all the dreary winter nights since I'd been away.

Have Tige meet me here like this I was I was really glad
'Cause I hadn't needed Tige so much since the day they've burried Dad
Too long miles still lay ahead but what I didn't know
A giant Dam was being built where the old road used to go.

I think the Lord was sending Tige and I followed where he led
Knowing well without his help that I'd be good as dead
Tige inched along this way and that going rough and slow
And I could hear the water a lappin' at the ledges far below.

Then through the mist I saw a light and mother in her chair
And I reached down to pet old Tige but he wasn't there
I'm thankful Mom you had old Tige these three lonely years
I owe my life to him tonight I couldn't help my tears.

You say you wrote me bout the Dam well God was sure with us
I didn't get your letter Mom but old Tige met the bus
I hate to tell you son she said but now you've got to know
When you left it broke his heart Tige died three years ago.

...and if you're really clever, you can find old radio programmes!

*Other places to find old radio programmes are available - like Radio 4 Extra*

..but I wouldn't know, as I'm probably too thick to listen to Radio 4 in any shape or form.

https://www.radiorewind.co.uk/sounds/50yrs111.mp3

Yes...yes you do.....it's all in the search you know..

But don't you have to be very clever to use Google.

Natural progression after Google....

Wish I knew how to use You Tube.

Ah now it makes sense....Bob doesn't have his own folk band hence he's gormless....

Where was I last night?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9p_vlhEL0Fo

:-D :-D :-D

Who used to listen to Ken Dodd then?

Sharron - Bob's already had that order! :-D

I once got a knight hood; it kept my ears warm in bed :-P

That caps the lot ;-)

Only wear it if it fits.

Not everyone can wear a cap, some are more suited to other types of hat....what's your fav Bob?

:-0 Not one with a big D, I hope.

Bob, get out of the bleeding corner NOW !