Just finished "Precipice" by Robert Harris.
Cabinet machinations between Asquith, Churchill, Lloyd George, Kitchener et al in build up and entry into WWII.
Kitchener on the abysmal shortage of shells when thousands of men were being slaughtered "It's not the men. I can always get more of them...
"Back in the day" myself and a work colleague used to give blood whenever we could - always in our lunch hour. Afterward we'd politely refuse the customary cup of tea and head off to a husband and wife back street pub that did incredible pink roast beef and horseradish crusty bread sarnies and...
Got to your post later in the day and, having no idea of the reference, thought "Well that sounds fishy" would be a witty reply. Then scrolled on and thought "Obviously not" 🙄
Ok. It's actually clips from a video showing girls being "girly" by being afraid of the little ripples and guys being "blokes" pretending to be turtles trying to reach tge sea.
If I knew how to post vids it'd be funny.
Promise 😎
If you're having an argument with your wife and she grabs a knife, grab some ham and mustard.
Her female instincts will kick in and she'll make you a sandwich.
If you empty all the receipts out of your wife's purse, flatten them out nicely,. then put two staples on one side. you'll have a tiny little book called "Why I'm permanently skint"
I went to court yesterday and, after an 8 hour trial, I plead guilty. The judge said "Why didn't you just plead guilty at the outset instead of just wasting everyone's time!!"
I said "I thought I was innocent until I heard all the evidence!"