Non-football related stuff that really makes your day

[Septem]

Some of you for sure already hear about what it’s going on in Europe, the so called “public debt crisis” of some of the Euro countries. For sure you already saw images of huge riots in Greece with turmoil’s between citizens and police.

Austerity is in Portugal for about a year and a half now. The receipt is the same as in Greece and Ireland, increasing taxes, decreasing wages, cutting in government expenses…

At first Portuguese people accepted the sacrifice without riots, but recently and after a year and a half of austerity the government didn’t show any improvements. We did our part, they didn’t (cutting in their expenses) and asked for even more from the people announcing more austerity measures.

Portuguese people said “that’s enough” and on the 15th of September about 1 million people protested on the street against more austerity measures. That’s 10% of Portugal’s population.

Don’t want to enter in discussions about monetary politic and austerity measures; what makes my day is the way we are protesting…peacefully! Contrary to what is happening in Greece and Spain.

In the huge street protest In Lisbon on 15th of September a girl became famous for hugging a police officer…the idea that came from that photo is that police forces are also suffering with the austerity measures, and that citizens and the police are on the same side. No reason to fight each other.

So about two days ago this came out…and I found it funny:

[Malto Marko]

Easy explanation, Septem.

Portuguese women like men in uniform, Spanish women feel disrespected when they do not get to rub up against body armor.

[DanO]

Septem, I'm taking the next flight over. Please have the police office uniform pressed and ready to go.

[Septem]

Easy explanation, Septem.

Portuguese women like men in uniform, Spanish women feel disrespected when they do not get to rub up against body armor.

Well thought! Maybe you?re on to something there Malto!

@DanO: No police uniform, but my best friend is in the army?so maybe I can sort things out your way!

[Desert Lion]

Daughter came home from England for a visit today. Havn't seen her since Tgiving 2010. She's on a whirlwind tour with her BF(He's a Scot) 2 weeks, 5 states 2 weddings.

Anyway, BBQ'd upa good dinner for the BF. Beef/Pork Ribs, both with rubs and sauces. 22oz 2 inch Ribeyes and a new desert I just made up with Lebonese Fig Paste, Syrian Sweet Goat Cheese, puff pastry(store bought) and Cranberry vinagrette topping. It went well.

It's amazing when you don't think of yourself as that old, but in walks a 27 year old(my daughter) media marketing pro who works for Google UK and you don't know what the hell to talk about. She and my youngest two (12 & 7) bonded for the first time. (Half-sisters). Just awesome to see and watch.

My youngest told the BF why he should like American football and watch the Lions play.

Just a fabulous evening.

[LionsFanInJapan]

Daughter came home from England for a visit today. Havn't seen her since Tgiving 2010. She's on a whirlwind tour with her BF(He's a Scot) 2 weeks, 5 states 2 weddings.

Anyway, BBQ'd upa good dinner for the BF. Beef/Pork Ribs, both with rubs and sauces. 22oz 2 inch Ribeyes and a new desert I just made up with Lebonese Fig Paste, Syrian Sweet Goat Cheese, puff pastry(store bought) and Cranberry vinagrette topping. It went well.

It's amazing when you don't think of yourself as that old, but in walks a 27 year old(my daughter) media marketing pro who works for Google UK and you don't know what the hell to talk about. She and my youngest two (12 & 7) bonded for the first time. (Half-sisters). Just awesome to see and watch.

My youngest told the BF why he should like American football and watch the Lions play.

Just a fabulous evening.

Sounds like a lot of fun, DL.

Does the BF know Marko?

[Tony G]

Congrats DL. Did you include a weapons proficiency display for the BF?

[Desert Lion]

Sounds like a lot of fun, DL.

Does the BF know Marko?

I actually did bring up Marko. I wasn't sure where he was from. I thought Edinburg. I did talk him into treating my daughter to a fine Haggas dinner.

Congrats DL. Did you include a weapons proficiency display for the BF?

LOL. Not exactly, but I did make a few off hand remarks about my PTSD.....8)

[Marko69]

Is the BF from Edinburgh DL? If so, here is a guide....,

If he is from:
Colinton
Morningside
Barnton
Bonaly
Buckstone
Swanston
Town centre
Stockbridge

He's ok....., keep him.

If he is from:
Pilton
Muirhouse
Granton
Leith
Portobello
Wester hailes
Broomhouse
Sighthill

Keep all weaponry on display when a visit happens....., steer your daughter to a new BF.

[LionsFanInJapan]

Is the BF from Edinburgh DL? If so, here is a guide....,

If he is from:
Colinton
Morningside
Barnton
Bonaly
Buckstone
Swanston
Town centre
Stockbridge

He's ok....., keep him.

If he is from:
Pilton
Muirhouse
Granton
Leith
Portobello
Wester hailes
Broomhouse
Sighthill

Keep all weaponry on display when a visit happens....., steer your daughter to a new BF.

Which one of those are you from, Marko?

[Marko69]

I am from (posh voice) Liberton! It's a joke in these parts. I'm actually from the Burdiehouse Area of Edinburgh, not a nightmare place, but not a posh place, just Ok....., but it's quarter of a mile from Liberton, an upper class posh area. When posh people ask....., people from Burdiehouae always reply, "Oh I'm from Liberton" in their best posh voice. I embarrassed a work colleague one time when I Overheard a conversation in a house....., the woman asked him, "So where you from?"....., "oh, I'm from Liberton"......, I walked in and said, "aye he's from the Burdiehoose end of Liberton!" Obviously I was having a laugh but I did have to ask him later why he is embarrassed being from Burdiehouse. Posh people intimidated him apparently. Weird. I don't give a shit....., people ask me, where you from?....., "I'm fae mental burdie ya bas, problem wi that bawbag?"
It's not as if it's like pilton or muirhouse....., now those are shitholes.

I live in South Queensferry now, under the bridges....., I come out and troll on here at night!

[Septem]

Which one of those are you from, Marko?

@Desert Lion: Almost 2 years without seeing her! Guess it happens when your kids are working abroad...

Glad you had a nice evening!

[Septem]

I live in South Queensferry now, under the bridges....., I come out and troll on here at night!

Under Forth Road Bridge?

[LionsFanInJapan]

I am from (posh voice) Liberton! It's a joke in these parts. I'm actually from the Burdiehouse Area of Edinburgh, not a nightmare place, but not a posh place, just Ok....., but it's quarter of a mile from Liberton, an upper class posh area. When posh people ask....., people from Burdiehouae always reply, "Oh I'm from Liberton" in their best posh voice. I embarrassed a work colleague one time when I Overheard a conversation in a house....., the woman asked him, "So where you from?"....., "oh, I'm from Liberton"......, I walked in and said, "aye he's from the Burdiehoose end of Liberton!" Obviously I was having a laugh but I did have to ask him later why he is embarrassed being from Burdiehouse. Posh people intimidated him apparently. Weird. I don't give a shit....., people ask me, where you from?....., "I'm fae mental burdie ya bas, problem wi that bawbag?"
It's not as if it's like pilton or muirhouse....., now those are shitholes.

I live in South Queensferry now, under the bridges....., I come out and troll on here at night!

HAHAHA, I don't know why, but that made me laugh so much!

[Islair]

When I first started dating my wife, her Dad was in full Dad mode. He showed me a few of his creations, and demonstrated his skill in handling them. Needless to say, it was a really good reminder that I should be on my best behavior.

He is a knife maker, and showed me the Bowie Knife he was working on. I dont know why, but I have always been much more afraid of a knife than a gun.