DenzLore

I love crumpets smothered in marmite

There was a lot of drugs but that is par for the course for most youth subculture. They didn't cause fights though or were particularly antagonistic.

Not sure that ravers belong on that list. I don't remember them causing any problems other than talking bollocks & incessantly chewing gum.

Did you get scammed? Probably. Was it a bad thing? Not necessarily. If they took the goods round to a local shop for them to resell then that isn't so good. If they take it round one of the estates then some low income family got some bargains that would obviously help them. When I was a kid all of our toiletries, some food & probably half my clothes came from junkie shoplifters. We would have really struggled without them. Stolen goods are just part of the economy on the estates. So even though that person may have taken advantage of you it doesn't mean it wasn't beneficial to someone else down the line. You intended to do a good thing & that is more important than potentially ignoring someone in need.

As a general rule, if you offer we will drink it. Normally though just offer to make a drink when they are unloading the kit before the days work begins. Then when you see them packing up, offer to make another one "before you go." One at lunchtime is a nice touch but it's a bonus. We are usually on tight schedules so we don't like to break too often. Nothing wrong with just telling them to help themselves, they won't mind. Oh & biscuits are always a welcome addition. Just being offered a cuppa is always appreciated because not everyone does.

No not weird at all mate. Pubs or bars are used to people being on their own & there isn't any judgement for it. How else do you meet people if you don't socialise? 'Fancy cocktail bar' is not my usual type of place, in fact I don't think I've ever been in one, just sit at the bar (if you can) & have a chat.

About 6 years ago when my wife's aunt passed we were travelling along a country road to the cemetery when, what looked like two brothers saw the hearse & split to each side of the road, heads bowed like an honour guard. Really touched the family that total strangers could show such respect. I don't think I ever gave it much thought before then but I've taken to standing in respect as the first couple of cars pass.

"Give your head a wobble" - think/try again "All mouth no trousers"- all talk, no action

I call that a severe shortage of soldiers. *My wife also calls it a dippy egg

Like a voucher system, each person is given an allocated amount to cover their particular training. This would help with targeting skill shortages as well as providing inspiration for people to rejoin the job market. It's far too sensible it'll never catch on.

Chili flakes, a good amount of black pepper & occasionally, if feeling extravagant, a couple of slices of Spam diced up.

They couldn't negotiate a zebra crossing

'No Hopers, Jokers & Rogues' Fisherman's Friends The chorus pretty much sums up life & most of the people present i.e my friends

You givin it the big un All mouth no trousers It's bloody baltic out there

You got hit by professional car thieves. They left everything else as it would tie them to the burglary. The car key doesn't necessarily link back to your home due to cloned keys. If arrested then why invite further charges when you can get charged with TWOC which, as a lesser crime is a few months in jail compared to burglary that can be a sentence of a couple of years. It's not just the CIA that likes 'plausible deniability.'

I wear shorts all year round. I work outside quite a lot & am just used to being out in all weather. Also, I'm reasonably fit, developed muscles mean bigger arteries & veins so I can maintain my body temperature with little effort.

Tea is quite a personal thing. It also depends what tea. The best is obviously black tea, for me: Boil kettle then pour straight on the tea bag. Leave for at least 4 minutes, could be longer or as my brother says "strong enough to degrease an engine." Splash of milk, whole milk preferred, semi-skimmed is acceptable. Sugar, if you like. If you don't you must say 'no thanks, I'm sweet enough' it's obligatory. Poncy tea: Best if you don't use boiling water, steep for about 2 minutes. Slice of lemon works better than milk in most cases. Sip politely, while wishing for a 'proper cuppa'

Are you kidding? I'd been away for a couple of weeks & brought this girl back, like you do. I opened the door to a powerful wave of sweaty feet & rancid food. The lazy swine had done absolutely nothing while I was away. It was quite the passion killer I'll tell you. If you can, live on your own mate.

I used to make large filled Yorkshire puddings to trick my neice into eating some vegetables. Filled them in layers then covered in gravy so she couldn't avoid all the veg. They also make great bowls for ice cream.