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Post by Blue Star Broon on Apr 16, 2012 0:21:22 GMT 1
And now for something completely different...........................
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Post by Blue Star Broon on Apr 16, 2012 0:28:59 GMT 1
And now for something completely different........................... Time to rev up this old thread in light of the upcoming Canny and Broon “trip to Geordie Nation”! Yesterday I received a text message that simply said “feel the need fer Waldo’s”. Normally I would have switched gears as to whatever I was occupied with and formulated a plan as how to break the news gently to Mrs. Broon. Now as much as I enjoy watching Cannyokie serenading obese women, chasing young d*ckheads about and p*sssin on lightpoles yesterday was much different. I was deeply involved in a time honored tradition that in my family is fishing the opening day of trout season. I am lucky enough to have a cottage owned by my folks on a beautiful lake deep in the Pennsylvania Alps or more commonly known as the Pocono Mountains. Opening day marks the reopening of the cottage which is shut down for the winter. Boats are launched and the family gathers for the weekend. This year’s ensemble included my mom and dad, well into their 80’s, my younger brother, his 12 year old son and myself. The lake is a deep spring fed body of water that holds state stocked brown, rainbow and brook trout ranging from 10 to 25 inches. Cannyman has fished here with me many times over the years more so when he lived in the area. Indeed there have been a few training sessions at Waldo’s after a day on the lake. Somehow the Ale goes down quicker after a day on the water, especially if the cooler is filled with that night’s dinner. One of the things I look forward to our trip over is sampling the fish n chips from some of your local establishments. Any suggestions would be most welcome as it’s a favorite meal of mine. I had to call Canny back and decline the Waldo’s offer as I was tasked with teaching my nephew the finer points of trout angling on our lake. Poor guy Canny was at work and I could detect a bit of jealousy in his tone as I know how much he enjoys fishing. There’s a saying here, “a bad day of fishing is still better than a good day at work”. Well we had a great day caught 3 brookies and a rainbow. We also caught a couple of smallmouth bass but as they are not yet in season they had to be released. My mom who’s had plenty of experience cooking fresh trout over the years prepared a grand meal and we all enjoyed the days catch. As much as I enjoy the training sessions at Waldo’s, days like yesterday are too few and far between. Spending time with the younger generation and passing on the “old man” fishing tricks that I’ve acquired over the years was much more rewarding. For any readers of this thread that would be interested in witnessing the wonders of” Cannyokie”, perhaps a singing pub in Newcastle could be suggested fer a night oot. I guarantee if there’s ale, singin, Broon and Canny a good time would be had by all. Cheers, Broon……. (no relation to D. Pleat) Attachments:
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Post by Roma on Apr 16, 2012 0:39:41 GMT 1
Those fish look very nice broon, that's it you had the day off ;D ;D bet that sickened Canny  ;D Sounds as if you all had a great day |
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Post by Blue Star Broon on Apr 16, 2012 1:16:20 GMT 1
Those fish look very nice broon, that's it you had the day off ;D ;D bet that sickened Canny ;D Sounds as if you all had a great day That boy wasn't just smilin fer the camera, he was really "thrilled" with himself.  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2012 2:19:22 GMT 1
Yo ......having seen the City highlights tonight.......those 2 Argies will rip us to shreds..........guess it wont matter....I'll be asleep.  |
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Post by Blue Star Broon on Apr 16, 2012 2:27:57 GMT 1
Yo ......having seen the City highlights tonight.......those 2 Argies will rip us to shreds..........guess it wont matter....I'll be asleep. Oh right, yer mam sez they never win when you attend. Well maybe I'll be a good luck charm eh? What's an Argie? Don't have Leazers book yet.................. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2012 8:55:03 GMT 1
To assist in your understanding of 'The Way of The Geordie' here is a clue about Argies...... The Toon have two......Colo and Jonas..... CWL  |
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Post by Blue Star Broon on Apr 16, 2012 18:12:50 GMT 1
To assist in your understanding of 'The Way of The Geordie' here is a clue about Argies...... The Toon have two......Colo and Jonas..... CWL Thanks CWL, got it now. It's fascinating to me how you guys have nicknames fer just about everyone, spuds, villains etc. Just a cultural thing I guess.  |
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Post by Fairscup on Apr 16, 2012 18:53:12 GMT 1
To assist in your understanding of 'The Way of The Geordie' here is a clue about Argies...... The Toon have two......Colo and Jonas..... CWL Thanks CWL, got it now. It's fascinating to me how you guys have nicknames fer just about everyone, spuds, villains etc. Just a cultural thing I guess. Aye, you should hear the one we have for you |
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Post by Blue Star Broon on Apr 16, 2012 22:19:21 GMT 1
Thanks CWL, got it now. It's fascinating to me how you guys have nicknames fer just about everyone, spuds, villains etc. Just a cultural thing I guess. Aye, you should hear the one we have for you Can't be anything worse than what Mrs. Broon has called me after a night at Waldo's with Goldmember  |
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Post by LeazesEnder47 on Apr 22, 2012 11:39:22 GMT 1
Yo ......having seen the City highlights tonight.......those 2 Argies will rip us to shreds..........guess it wont matter....I'll be asleep. Oh right, yer mam sez they never win when you attend. Well maybe I'll be a good luck charm eh? What's an Argie? Don't have Leazers book yet.................. Book safely passed on to CWL, Dogman ;D ;D Ye'll be taalkin' "fluid" Geordie before ye knaa!! |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2012 12:14:40 GMT 1
Leazes you may well be correct that it will involve fluids or in the case of Canny Goat talking gibberish as a direct result of too much intake of North East beverages........ CWL  |
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Post by LeazesEnder47 on Apr 22, 2012 12:24:31 GMT 1
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Post by Blue Star Broon on Apr 22, 2012 13:48:05 GMT 1
Oh right, yer mam sez they never win when you attend. Well maybe I'll be a good luck charm eh? What's an Argie? Don't have Leazers book yet.................. Book safely passed on to CWL, Dogman ;D ;D Ye'll be taalkin' "fluid" Geordie before ye knaa!! Thanks much mate. As long as know how to order a proper pint of the broon stoof to geet me started will be alright. How great was yer day at SJP?  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 23, 2012 1:37:55 GMT 1
Leazes you may well be correct that it will involve fluids or in the case of Canny Goat talking gibberish as a direct result of too much intake of North East beverages........ CWL I'll have you know I can talk gibberish without any beverages..........Fairsy taught me how.......... |
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;D Sounds as if you all had a great day 
I've seen Newcastle United win silverware!
