Bender Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 @Mississippi Bullfrog my grandad had a proper wake then, he was brought home and laid out on the dresser in the bedroom, I was encouraged to poke him a few time to make sure he wasn't asleep. I always thought this was to just get kids used to death but probably leftover from making sure they were dead too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 3 hours ago, Mr Fro said: Not just me then! Best one I had was at my gran's funeral - I was supposed to give some lifts from the crem to the wake but couldn't get the doors to unlock. Enjoy the new car @Stu! Thanks! I'm going to need it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Very interesting. Mind you mistakes do still happen when certifying death. Its rare someone wakes up in the hospital morgue but it happens. Sometimes folk understandably cant stand being on a ward with a dead body behind the curtain but I was always happy to wait for a bit of rigor mortis for confirmation! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Very interesting. Mind you mistakes do still happen when certifying death. Its rare someone wakes up in the hospital morgue but it happens. Sometimes folk understandably cant stand being on a ward with a dead body behind the curtain but I was always happy to wait for a bit of rigor mortis for confirmation! I have thought about trying out some post mortem portrait photography, used to be very popular in Victorian times, but some people seem to have an aversion to dead bodys, I can't see why it's not like it can hurt you or anything, well not unless it's zombiefied and tries to eat your brain 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 My admittedly small exposure to dead bodies would make me think there's not much market for a photo of a dead person. For family you'd want to remember them at their best not a corpse. Certainly wouldn't be anything I'd want for me or mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 22 minutes ago, S-Westerly said: My admittedly small exposure to dead bodies would make me think there's not much market for a photo of a dead person. For family you'd want to remember them at their best not a corpse. Certainly wouldn't be anything I'd want for me or mine. No me neither but theres art in decay and the taboo surrounding the human body’s decay is an interesting area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 16 minutes ago, S-Westerly said: My admittedly small exposure to dead bodies would make me think there's not much market for a photo of a dead person. For family you'd want to remember them at their best not a corpse. Certainly wouldn't be anything I'd want for me or mine. Not for everyone I agree, but in these times we live in now it might be the only way that some will have to remember their loved ones. It would need to be tastefully and respectfully done, and with modern technology and image manipulation would allow more enhancements over the final image, than what was available in the victorian era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 3 hours ago, dynax said: Not for everyone I agree, but in these times we live in now it might be the only way that some will have to remember their loved ones. It would need to be tastefully and respectfully done, and with modern technology and image manipulation would allow more enhancements over the final image, than what was available in the victorian era. You are an unusual person for sure, it’s certainly a USP. If you n Trooper get together n form the chainsaw and corpse pic company I could see a market for you there. Forgive me if I skip the launch party 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 3 hours ago, dynax said: Not for everyone I agree, but in these times we live in now it might be the only way that some will have to remember their loved ones. It would need to be tastefully and respectfully done, and with modern technology and image manipulation would allow more enhancements over the final image, than what was available in the victorian era. could you trust yourself being alone with a body ..... no cries for help , no witnesses .... 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 22 hours ago, Stu said: I am beginning to feel like a dodgy trader here! Sold my project bike yesterday went and bought another car today! then sold my old car tonight! The new car has cost me £100 we will start calling you arfur daley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Just had a bit of excitement on way home from work. Looked in rear view and saw a police car with lights on chasing a quad bike. I sped up to a section of road that had cars parked on either side and stopped at an angle so he couldn't get past. Unfortunately he went down a side street and came out further ahead heading towards town centre with Police still chasing. Police helicopter is buzzing overhead now. Hopefully they aren't looking for the prat in the white Aygo who messed up their pursuit 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Good Evening Brrr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 15 minutes ago, rennie said: Good Evening Brrr! Indeed ❄ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Week three with a leaking intermittently working washing machine and no dishwasher. Flooring is wrecked. Repair man says parts n labour £300 for washing machine (as has multiple things wrong) and he’s not prepared to guarantee that’ll fix all of the faults either. Dishwasher repair £220 making a grand total of Going to cut my losses on the washing machine as it’s at least 15 years old and given its averaged 2-3 loads a day during that time and shamefully has never so much as seen a sniff of descaler I think it’s done for. My appliance maintenance is non existent. How often are you supposed to chuck washing machine cleaner in a washing machine and what stuff do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Good Morning I/We have never had a dishwasher! We use Calgon in every other wash (it says every wash) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 5 minutes ago, rennie said: Good Morning I/We have never had a dishwasher! We use Calgon in every other wash (it says every wash) Every wash? I thought descaler had to go in on its own? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Also no dishwasher nooooooooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 You can put Calgon in with wash or on it's own 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 16 hours ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: You are an unusual person for sure, it’s certainly a USP. If you n Trooper get together n form the chainsaw and corpse pic company I could see a market for you there. Forgive me if I skip the launch party Not a bad idea we could offer a mix 'n' match service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Good morning more snow expected today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 well.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 So cold Lots of jobs to do today. Including one outside.. boooo Might do a nice warm curry for lunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 Today we are support bubbling so get to see my two youngest grandchildren. Then for dinner tonight I have a 900 g t-bone which will be cooked rare with a bottle of good red wine to wash it down. Its also not raining which is a plus! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Godamnit S-westerly I no longer want curry now but am not risking the germfest that is the supermarket to get steak n wine! Could you stop eating such fine fare! Got some bavette steak in the fridge for steak n kidney pudding but thats not gonna cut it is it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 (edited) I have a nice piece of Aberdeen Angus 21 day matured rump for my tea tonight, with a side of chips cooked in beef dripping and a couple of large portabello mushrooms all covered in a creamy peppercorn sauce, no wine though will stick with my fruit squash Edited February 9, 2021 by dynax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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