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Messymascot's faith in humanity and ginger safe haven


blue1948 said:
I understand what you saw but I think it was innocently posted ,another simple misunderstanding .I am sure he never meant to upset you or disrespect your mother .Please forgive a misunderstanding Joey
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I never mentioned his mother at any point anywhere, ever.
No misunderstanding, just Joey being a knobhead
 
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anjelikaferrett said:
One of my friends, also a union rep, is an absolute F1 nut. she went to Spa one year for the Belgian Grand prix. she was a fairly hard core drinker but said that she had never seen anybody drink like the Finnish fans.
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When I went to conferences, the Scandies would often tell me that because booze was so expensive at home, particularly spirits, they made the most of it when abroad.

I can remember on a business trip to Stockholm many years ago, I went to a bar with my colleague, who was also a good mate. I went to the bar while he found a table, ordered a beer for me and a scotch and American for him. The barman said, "That'll be expensive." Two drinks FFS! Can't remember how much it was, but when I brought the drinks to our table I told him, "You're drinking beer from now on."
 

anjelikaferrett said:
Trying not to be too downbeat, I always think there is an inherent sadness about New Year. It isn't really about looking forward, it's looking back. I always think about the people we have lost - My Nan loved New Year, her Mum was Scottish and she was very proud of her Scottish ancestry. She would have a massive family party which we loved as kids. You weren't allowed to touch the buffet until after midnight. She would always be the first foot. Once again the staunch Catholic influences became involved - her favourite saint was St Martin de Porres. St Martin was a darker gentleman from Peru so the statue of St Martin would go out with her to act as the tall dark stranger! Her love of St Martin combined with her love of horse racing and without fail, if he was riding in England she would back anything ridden by the French jockey Yves St Martin!
I also think about a friend's Dad who also loved New Year. Very sadly he took his own life when she was 18. This year I'll think about our much missed Messy and his family and also the other folk on here like Fred and Roydo who are spending New Year without loved ones. Hopefully however we can all look forward to 2022 - it can't be as rubbish as the last two......can it?
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Funny I was talking about this yesterday . I appreciate its a sweeping generalisation but I do wonder if its a Scouse thing , other than house parties as a youngster most Scousers I know , including myself , view new year exactly like you do. Maybe Its my family and the circle of friends but honestly I could take it or leave it , now Christmas on the other hand !
 
Snowing here but not heavy ,of course the snow Blower wouldn't start ,pull start problems ,so I have enlisted the neigbour ala @Barnfred 55 to come to the rescue ,I hope he is as good Fred .
Here in Finland New year is the night for fireworks nit Guy Fawkes night .We have to let them go at certain times because there are so many boat lovers they must not be confused with distress flares -yes I know New Years eve and -10 ) but the law is the law .We have a lot of forest around us so it is a no no for us anyway .Hope fully someone with kids that we can see across the field will send some up .
A late but sincere good day to all and may you all stay safe and healthy .
 
anjelikaferrett said:
Trying not to be too downbeat, I always think there is an inherent sadness about New Year. It isn't really about looking forward, it's looking back. I always think about the people we have lost - My Nan loved New Year, her Mum was Scottish and she was very proud of her Scottish ancestry. She would have a massive family party which we loved as kids. You weren't allowed to touch the buffet until after midnight. She would always be the first foot. Once again the staunch Catholic influences became involved - her favourite saint was St Martin de Porres. St Martin was a darker gentleman from Peru so the statue of St Martin would go out with her to act as the tall dark stranger! Her love of St Martin combined with her love of horse racing and without fail, if he was riding in England she would back anything ridden by the French jockey Yves St Martin!
I also think about a friend's Dad who also loved New Year. Very sadly he took his own life when she was 18. This year I'll think about our much missed Messy and his family and also the other folk on here like Fred and Roydo who are spending New Year without loved ones. Hopefully however we can all look forward to 2022 - it can't be as rubbish as the last two......can it?
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First footing; in the late 50s early 60s my Gran had me go out the back door with a piece of coal at 11.59 and 50sec.
Then in the front door at Midnight.
Then we'd all go out in the street with all the neighbours, drink would be taken and we'd listen to the ships hooters on the river
 
degsy said:
First footing; in the late 50s early 60s my Gran had me go out the back door with a piece of coal at 11.59 and 50sec.
Then in the front door at Midnight.
Then we'd all go out in the street with all the neighbours, drink would be taken and we'd listen to the ships hooters on the river
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Yes. Very similar. Also late 60s early 70s. My nan took a piece of coal with her and when she came back in my Grandad gave her some money. Never quite worked out why that was but he did it every year. Used to love listening to the ships on the Mersey at New Year.

Also they would ring the speaking clock to make sure the time was absolutely right! It was like a military operation when I look back now. :D
 

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