Things you now 'get' you never thought you'd 'get'.

[hibsbollah]

Moisturising. I always used to mock men who do this, now I enthusiastically slap it on the face and hands every morning. Not properly comfy without it.

Hands free headsets. I probably look like I'm talking to myself while walking along but I don't care. Used to think it was the preserve of ****ers.

A beard. It's just great. Well my one is anyway.

[Gatecrasher]

People wearing Backpacks everywhere, now I know people are carrying laptops and gym clothes and such.

[hibsbollah]

People wearing Backpacks everywhere, now I know people are carrying laptops and gym clothes and such.

:faf: Packers backpack in the sales?

[Gatecrasher]

possible, though I have nothing to carry in it!

[snooky]

Eating cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli.

[Geo_1875]

Moisturising. I always used to mock men who do this, now I enthusiastically slap it on the face and hands every morning. Not properly comfy without it.

Hands free headsets. I probably look like I'm talking to myself while walking along but I don't care. Used to think it was the preserve of ****ers.

A beard. It's just great. Well my one is anyway.

It is.

[JeMeSouviens]

Mobile phones.

Of course, in those days all you could do with them was make phone calls. :rolleyes:

[Scouse Hibee]

Hibs

[Since90+2]

Steak done medium-rare. Up until a few years ago the thought of eating steak less than well done would have made me sick , nowadays I see it as a waste of money to get the meat cremated.

[danhibees1875]

Steak done medium-rare. Up until a few years ago the thought of eating steak less than well done would have made me sick , nowadays I see it as a waste of money to get the meat cremated.

Yet you get it medium-rare? :wink:

Gin and tonic for me.

[MSK]

Real ale, never thought I would take to drinking it, vodka, love the stuff, esp Grey Goose, Cauliflower cheese, gave me the boaks when younger, love it now, and erm.... Nivea mens cream .. 🤭

[Hibrandenburg]

Whisky, as a young man I absolutely hated it, now I go through a few bottles a year.

[overdrive]

Real ale, never thought I would take to drinking it

I’m the opposite. I always used to drink real ale and I hated lager except in the blazing sun. It seemed too fizzy and bagged me up very quickly. I still like real ale but quite often I’ll get a lager now, ironically as real ale now seems to bag me up and I find the lager more refreshing.

[MSK]

I’m the opposite. I always used to drink real ale and I hated lager except in the blazing sun. It seemed too fizzy and bagged me up very quickly. I still like real ale but quite often I’ll get a lager now, ironically as real ale now seems to bag me up and I find the lager more refreshing.I wouldnt touch anything other than Tennents, prob due to the fact I worked as a Drayman for 15 years with them so consumed a lot. We incorporated Caledonian brewers within our fleet & I tried some of their stuff with Caledonian 80” being my preference at the time.

Nowadays lager gives me dodgy guts so if Im out with my Brother for a few I tend to go for session ales, failing that, Guinness or a stout

[snooky]

Whisky, as a young man I absolutely hated it, now I go through a few bottles a year.

Me too. I was 49 before I started to drink whisky. Not taking it with lemonade and switching to malt with ice sure did help :cool2:

[Captain Trips]

Mobile phones.

Of course, in those days all you could do with them was make phone calls. :rolleyes:

I say they are computers that have phones on them.

[snooky]

"Things you now 'get' you never thought you'd 'get'. "

Really auld :ill:

[sleeping giant]

Fingered

[Hibrandenburg]

Fingered

:faf: Prostrate?

[sleeping giant]

:faf: Prostrate?

Well there was that time anaw I suppose :greengrin:

[Hibrandenburg]

Well there was that time anaw I suppose :greengrin:

:greengrin

[snooky]

Fingered
Now that is open to many interpretations, m'lud :cool2:

[CropleyWasGod]

:faf: Prostrate?Could be standing up....

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[hibsbollah]

:faf: Prostrate?

Sounds like a case of the Maitland-Niles...

[heretoday]

Guinness. I've learned that it can vary in quality depending on how good the cellar is. Some tastes of nothing, some tastes sour if the pipes haven't been cleaned. Best pint I've had in Edinburgh so far is Mathers West End.

[snooky]

Classical Music

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Architecture (particularly churches), I wouldn't say I get it but, I can appreciate it, in years gone by it completely passed me by (I've not got a religious bone in my body so, dear knows whats happened there)!

[Hibrandenburg]

Architecture (particularly churches), I wouldn't say I get it but, I can appreciate it, in years gone by it completely passed me by (I've not got a religious bone in my body so, dear knows whats happened there)!

Looming doom would be my bet.

[Mibbes Aye]

Looming doom would be my bet.

Not disagreeing :greengrin


Architecture (particularly churches), I wouldn't say I get it but, I can appreciate it, in years gone by it completely passed me by (I've not got a religious bone in my body so, dear knows whats happened there)!

The architecture of churches, cathedrals especially, is something that I only started to get into maybe five years ago or so. Especially those built around the 10th-14th centuries, basically when the Romanesque period transitioned into the Gothic period.

The stories about how architects came up with the theory and practice to build these enormous, stunning edifices are fascinating.

[Hibrandenburg]

Not disagreeing :greengrin



The architecture of churches, cathedrals especially, is something that I only started to get into maybe five years ago or so. Especially those built around the 10th-14th centuries, basically when the Romanesque period transitioned into the Gothic period.

The stories about how architects came up with the theory and practice to build these enormous, stunning edifices are fascinating.

Last time I was back in Edinburgh I didn't hire a car because I wanted to walk the city. I'd never noticed before how many churches were in the city of all denominations and many literally next door to each other. It must have been a sight back in the day with them all competing against each other for custom.

[Mibbes Aye]

Last time I was back in Edinburgh I didn't hire a car because I wanted to walk the city. I'd never noticed before how many churches were in the city of all denominations and many literally next door to each other. It must have been a sight back in the day with them all competing against each other for custom.

:agree:

Across the centre of the city there's a real spread in particular, with maybe the two St Mary's as bookmarks

And then you get somewhere like Holy Corner, though I think at least one of the four churches isn't a church as such, anymore.

One of the things that also struck me was I remember watching a programme about Worcester Cathedral, a particularly pretty cathedral that overlooks the Worcestershire County Cricket Club pitch.

The stonework is grey and battered by centuries of the weather, like many churches, but when it was originally built it was seemingly painted in a myriad of colours. This wasn't uncommon and must have made for some sight.

[JeMeSouviens]

Architecture (particularly churches), I wouldn't say I get it but, I can appreciate it, in years gone by it completely passed me by (I've not got a religious bone in my body so, dear knows whats happened there)!

In a similar pseud's vein :wink: , art. Not that I'm a huge fan but if you'd told the young me I'd make an effort to go and see various paintings in museums in various places you'd have got short shrift.

[Geo_1875]

In a similar pseud's vein :wink: , art. Not that I'm a huge fan but if you'd told the young me I'd make an effort to go and see various paintings in museums in various places you'd have got short shrift.

While I've always been aware of the Old Masters, seeing them in books and on TV, when you see them "in the flesh" it does take your breath away. The colour and detail just doesn't come across in any form of reproduction.

[JeMeSouviens]

While I've always been aware of the Old Masters, seeing them in books and on TV, when you see them "in the flesh" it does take your breath away. The colour and detail just doesn't come across in any form of reproduction.

:agree:

I'm more of a late-impressionists-onwards person but this definitely falls into that category, possibly my favourite painting, it's in the Musee d'Orsay in Paris.

http://www.galerie96.com/images/products/main/775565084L_eglise_d_Auvers_sur_Oise_modifie_1.jpg

... and no colour but this has to be seen in the flesh:

https://walkandbikeinfrance.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/n.jpg

Getting back to the church theme, the Sistene chapel was genuinely breathtaking as well. I expected to be underwhelmed but wowsers.

[snooky]

In a similar pseud's vein :wink: , art. Not that I'm a huge fan but if you'd told the young me I'd make an effort to go and see various paintings in museums in various places you'd have got short shrift.

I'm at the Kevin Bridges stage of art appreciation when it comes to visiting art galleries.

"S***e, s***e, s***e - oh, is that a Diego Ravera? - s***e , s***e, ...."

[JeMeSouviens]

I'm at the Kevin Bridges stage of art appreciation when it comes to visiting art galleries.

"S***e, s***e, s***e - oh, is that a Diego Ravera? - s***e , s***e, ...."

Is that the bit where he assumes the guy's dug is named after Maradona? :greengrin

[snooky]

Is that the bit where he assumes the guy's dug is named after Maradona? :greengrin

:agree: Same sketch.

[O'Rourke3]

Water chestnuts.

[snooky]

"Things you now 'get' you never thought you'd 'get'. "

Over a derby defeat quite quickly. :cool2:

[Scouse Hibee]

Red Wine

[Future17]

"Things you now 'get' you never thought you'd 'get'. "

Over a derby defeat quite quickly. :cool2:

No chance.

[snooky]

No chance.

It was for the Merricks looking in, BTW :wink: