01 Mar 09
That's right, dudes, this shall be, from now on, the exclusive thread for us, males, to talk about the things we care about and in our own voice, without worrying about girls' feelings or delicate ears.
I shall start with a topic that has been going around my mind for a long time, and I wanted to ask some of you, my fellow men, your opinion.
Here it goes:
Do you think the young Elvis is way more handsome than the older one?
Or, as I suspect, even the older, fat Elvis has the charm of his youth though the looks are different?
Thanks for participating, dudes.
01 Mar 09
Originally posted by CrowleyI like to wash up while the food's cooking. The kitchen is spotless before the food is dished out. You wouldn't even know there is a three course meal hidden between the fridge and the oven.
I love to cook and clean. Who else is with me?
I tell yer guys, I could teach women a thing or two! 😛
01 Mar 09
Originally posted by CrowleyMe!
I love to cook and clean. Who else is with me?
Actually, I just finished dusting the carpets in the balcony and, while they get fresh, I will wipe the floors with a new Ajax liquid with Cherry Blossom aroma.
I love that fragrance, I tell you. Simply fan-tas-tic.
01 Mar 09
Originally posted by divegeesterIs it some kind of "code" in English talk? (Like "climbing the curtains" in French)
"dusting carpets in the balcony" 😕
Are you making this stuff up you naughty boy?
No, really, I mean: I took the carpets out to the balcony, so I could vaccum and wipe, and there I shake them to get rid of the dust.
01 Mar 09
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Originally posted by SeitseOh I see! Interesting.
Is it some kind of "code" in English talk? (Like "climbing the curtains" in French)
No, really, I mean: I took the carpets out to the balcony, so I could vaccum and wipe, and there I shake them to get rid of the dust.
Carpets in the UK are normally stuck down with gripper rods, but rugs are moveable.
We vacuum in the UK but call it Hoovering. This has nothing to do with J Edgar but more to do with the Hoover brand becoming synonymous with that domestic activity. (Mr Dyson hates this).
Balconies are things you get outside the of the sliding doors of your holiday hotel room and on which you sit to watch other people in the pool whilst you drink a nice cocktail. They never have carpets.
EDIT: Oh and "dusting" is the thing you do with a small pink or yellow cloth sprayed with Mr Sheen (nothing to do with Barry or Martin) - wiping all the dust off of your furniture. To "dust" a carpet would therefore ruin it.
01 Mar 09
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Originally posted by divegeesterOk, I get it now. Carpets are for you "all-floor" rugs. Interesting.
Oh I see! Interesting.
Carpets in the UK are normally stuck down with gripper rods, but rugs are moveable.
We vacuum in the UK but call it Hoovering. This has nothing to do with J Edgar but more to do with the Hoover brand becoming synonymous with that domestic activity. (Mr Dyson hates this).
Balconies are things you get outside the of the s ...[text shortened]... t to watch other people in the pool whilst you drink a nice cocktail. They never have carpets.
Well, nobody has those here, not at least that I've seen. It's harder to clean and they gather smells.
Yeah, balconies are the same here, it's just that Helsinki is not the best place in the world to be in a balcony with a cocktail, tanning and watching people in a pool, lol 🙂
Here we put a glass to impede snow to get inside the balcony and to reduce the temperature. Then we have a couple of chairs and that's it. In my place the lady and I open the balcony glass a little bit and use it as an extra fridge 🙂 Fruits and veggies, as well as food in tupperwares, stays in good shape when in the balcony.
Edit. I see the dust part. The surface cleaning is to wipe here 🙂 By dust I mean to shake the carpets or to hang them and then hit them hard so the dust and particles fly away.
01 Mar 09
Originally posted by SeitseMy wife (and personal slave) has just said for you to watch out for the Ajax Cherry Blossom Aroma stuff as it could be addictive. Apparently the Flash heather flavoured one was dropped because it actually was an addictive smell - seriously I'm not joking!
Ok, I get it now. Carpets are for you "all-floor" rugs. Interesting.
Well, nobody has those here, not at least that I've seen. It's harder to clean and they gather smells.
Yeah, balconies are the same here, it's just that Helsinki is not the best place in the world to be in a balcony with a cocktail, tanning and watching people in a pool, lol 🙂
Here ...[text shortened]... ake the carpets or to hang them and then hit them hard so the dust and particles fly away.
PS No she wasn't drinking it
01 Mar 09
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Originally posted by divegeesterCherry Blossom addictive?!?!?!
My wife (and personal slave) has just said for you to watch out for the Ajax Cherry Blossom Aroma stuff as it could be addictive. Apparently the Flash heather flavoured one was dropped because it actually was an addictive smell - seriously I'm not joking!
PS No she wasn't drinking it
I don't have a problem!!! Do you understand?! Do you?! I don't have a problem!!! Leave me alone!!! It's my life and I live it as I please!!!
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01 Mar 09
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While we are on the subject ladies, I wouldn't dream of cleaning my house with such products derived from the torture of animals.
I use nothing but the freshest lemon juice to clean my net curtains, and for cleaning the toilet there is nothing better than plain old salt.
My house sparkles with righteousness and has a zesty tang too.
I must rush as I have a quiche in the oven.
Edit: removed the mean bit (they'll get theirs).
01 Mar 09
Originally posted by CrowleyCooking is a passion of mine, i even pretend it is a chore, so my other half can make it one of my duties.
I love to cook and clean. Who else is with me?
The fresh smell of garlic, or a freshly baked pie. Who needs air freshener, when you have these smells wafting through the house.