David Cropper
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Jesus Wept, that's an image I can do without!
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I'm pretty sure I'm not quite gaga yet, but one of us is a bit confused. Mick asked if you were 50, you said 40. I haven't said a word about your age. All I wanted was to buy an erection. Looks like I may have to take my custom elsewhere. Stubby, where do you buy yours?
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I think you should maybe buy some specs. Firstly, it was the saintly Mick Dempsey who said that about you being 50. Secondly, I am a cranky sod, but I can still read and answer correctly to a post.
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The who can get most outraged at bad treework thread.
David Cropper replied to Mick Dempsey's topic in Picture Forum
We're on the downward slope, Stubby. Don't worry, it won't last, he'll go back to being a full time knob soon. -
The who can get most outraged at bad treework thread.
David Cropper replied to Mick Dempsey's topic in Picture Forum
I know I'm going to hate myself for this, but I actually found you funny! Christ, what just happened? -
I'm 67 today. Where can I buy an erection? Answers on a postcard please.
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The who can get most outraged at bad treework thread.
David Cropper replied to Mick Dempsey's topic in Picture Forum
Tyson Furey in a Limoges supermarket two years ago. I shouted to Him "Oi Champ, where you going?" He replied "I ain't hanging about here, that hard bugger from Bolton is on his way."
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Well it's happened. Last night had a text from my pal who owns the dogs, he was at the local A&E . The Belgian bitch attacked a friend of ours and had him by the face. He was in the house with the owner, where she now lives, as opposed to living outside with the two dogs, when she attacked. This bloke goes in to feed and water the dogs when my mates on call out, I do it if I'm not busy, the males adore him, He's one of the least threatening people you could meet. Poor sod was in shock last night, he's 72 so not a young chap. On another matter, I took the Belgian male out for his first training session on Friday afternoon. Has basic obedience, sit, down etc but pulls like a train on the lead. After half an hour he was walking to heel, not perfectly but not bad at all, gave him lots of praise and hand contact. It's trying to work him but realising he's not my dog so I can't get too attached which will be difficult.
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Stubby, NO! For the love of Christ, NO!
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Please stop Stubby, you'll annoy him and he'll come after me.
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Oh Christ, I didn't realise who I've been messing with! I'm so sorry, please don't hurt me. I won't sleep tonight.
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Brilliant response Khriss, the Diplomatic Corps must miss you!
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Stubby, I am still stupid, can't help it! I must be to keep rising to the Cretin's comments.
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I must be a coward as I left UK in 2002. Stop talking crap for the sake of It, you're the only one on her who winds me up to the point of violence. I wonder just how hard you are?
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That's my point. No nastiness, snide comments or vindictiveness. I for one was sorry when he left.
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My mate is James of Depannage365, always on FB work wise. He has a scrap yard for all the knackered cars he recovers. The Belgian and the German have been joined by a 4 year old Belgian bitch he got from the Malinois refuse down near Angouleme. They contacted him to see if he could take her. Poor sod's been knocked about and is very fragile, trusts no one and consequently cannot herself be trusted. Time will tell how she turns out. There really are some horrible bastards out there.
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Yes, they are Mick. Bit too clingy for me, they have to be in contact with you all the time. I nearly had a cross German/ Belgian from my mate but he warned me that it could be dodgy for my wife as the dog was so jealous that she wouldn't let the missus get between me and her. The big German he has is wonderful with kids, other dogs, he's disciplined to Hell. Grabbed a gypsy bloke by the arm when he tried to get into his business yard, now they stay in their vans and shout out before they get out of the wagons. Waiting to see what the Belgian can do to the Travelling Community next time they call.
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This is the Malinois that my mate wants me to train up. I've found a big difference in the temperament of the German Shepherds I'm used to and the Belgian Shepherd which I'm just coming to know. The Belgian are very single minded, they seem to be excellent at one job and that's it. Whereas the Germans are good all rounders. We've tried him on a baiting sleeve, he's sh1t hot, he was semi trained by his French breeder, now he needs a bit of discipline. Tried him on gunshots, not a problem, didn't even blink when a 16 bore was discharged.
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I paid €1.48 per litre for diesel this morning, here in France, which is about £1.32 . It's gone down from €1.52 last weekend. President Macron wants to increase the price of diesel so it's dearer than petrol. When we moved here 16 years ago, it was 68cents per litre.
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I ask the client's to send me the measurements, width at the base and height, ask for photos and get them to put a bucket or something similar in size to get a sense of perspective. That's only if they are too far away to justify going for a look, always the best option. I go as far as 200 kms so that's not feasible to drive all that way unless it's a big job. The tree surgeons I work with usually have an idea what it's worth or if not they will take photos for me. It's obviously easier when you get to know your machine's capabilities to price the job. That said, I'm pretty crap at times at pricing. Ask Mick Dempsey!
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The expat British aren't allowed to donate blood over here in France due to the Mad cow disease outbreak several years ago. At least that was the case a couple of years ago when I enquired of my doctor. Now another farm in Aberdeenshire has found it's resurfaced. It used to be that if Brits had returned to the UK within five years they were automatically barred from donating. It's a shame as I've quite a rare blood group, B Postive.
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Good response Wes, a lot more reasonable than I can make at the moment.
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Ignorant twat! You know sod all though think you're some sort of intellectual. I suspect my education was a bit better than yours, I may be wrong, but doubt it. I was a grammar school boy, couldn't wait to join the Army, as soon as I reached 17, joined my Regiment in Ireland at 17 and a half. Stop giving out your stupid opinions of which you have no knowledge to comment on. I realise that you have got the reaction you crave, a bit of attention, I should know better at my age than biting. You really are beneath contempt.
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"Going through growing pains" ? What sort of clown are you? Kids, because that's what they are, are seeing things they never should see, mates blown to bits, children killed, all sorts of things you could never imagine in your worst nightmares. Why don't you stop trying to be controversial to get attention, because that's what you're doing. Final word, why don't you give them, in your words "A kick up the arse" and see where that leaves you. Hopefully in A&E. Stop talking shite, you're not doing yourself any favours.
