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Post by Liz on Jan 10, 2009 0:10:57 GMT
On this subject, the thing I liked was when he said that Richard used to turn up at his house, with a case on wheels, and drag it along the pavement, just to annoy him!  |
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Post by Mayfayre on Jan 10, 2009 0:15:02 GMT
The handle should be about the right length for Richard   |
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Post by Liz on Jan 10, 2009 0:17:12 GMT
LOL (oops) ;D
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Post by maureen on Jan 10, 2009 7:36:02 GMT
I'm looking at this article with more mature eyes than I did last year when my first reaction was anger and alot of *snorting like a pig*. I'm sure those of you who read my comment don't need further reminders. I was cross. Boycotted him until the middle of that week and found his comment to me, which was very sweet and I felt like such a heel after the way I reacted initially. I cried for about an hour and wrote him an apology letter. I think cultural differences play a big part in the way I handled that then.
Looking at it now, I've dated guys who thought I was made of porcelin, so it was easy to get spoiled or feel useless (depending on my mood). My husband is a gentleman and a bit over-helpful at times, so I have to remind him that if I need help, I'll ask. I've also seen guys who are as sweet and helpful as James and my husband get taken advantage of by women in an office environment when it comes to manual labour or heavy lifting.
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Post by maureen on Jan 10, 2009 8:25:18 GMT
I just listened to this and yes, he did say pretty much the same thing along with the "men being sperm storage centres" which I've seen in plenty of his old articles. I have to disagree with the woman on one point. Not everyone can comfortably use wheelie bags, since like James, they're tall and would have to stoop, which isn't good for the back. But if you're carrying a baby or small child, they do come in very handy, from personal experience.
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Post by nobody on Jan 10, 2009 14:02:36 GMT
On this subject, the thing I liked was when he said that Richard used to turn up at his house, with a case on wheels, and drag it along the pavement, just to annoy him! James should have got a screwdriver and loosen the wheels when Richard was not looking ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2009 14:29:05 GMT
I'm looking at this article with more mature eyes than I did last year when my first reaction was anger and alot of *snorting like a pig*. I'm sure those of you who read my comment don't need further reminders. I was cross. Boycotted him until the middle of that week and found his comment to me, which was very sweet and I felt like such a heel after the way I reacted initially. I cried for about an hour and wrote him an apology letter. I think cultural differences play a big part in the way I handled that then. Looking at it now, I've dated guys who thought I was made of porcelin, so it was easy to get spoiled or feel useless (depending on my mood). My husband is a gentleman and a bit over-helpful at times, so I have to remind him that if I need help, I'll ask. I've also seen guys who are as sweet and helpful as James and my husband get taken advantage of by women in an office environment when it comes to manual labour or heavy lifting. Exactly Mo! It's lovely to have a man hold a door open or just help. If it was something heavy I'd offer to share the load. Some men are just too nice for their own good coughJamescough. and we love these men who are like that. I've been brought up to hold doors open for people, let people go ahead in queues if I have more to do than they do, say excuse me. Manners cost nothing, it's just a shame no one (in some places) seems to use them. It does shock some people I've encounted when I'm polite, well what exactly were they expecting? |
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Post by maureen on Jan 10, 2009 14:53:04 GMT
I know what you mean about shocking other people with manners, MG. Sometimes, I'll hold a door open for someone or let them out into traffic and they sit there with that deer-in-the-headlights look. I'm like, "please go ahead. You're more than welcome to." People will sometimes look at me strange when I thank them for what seems like nothing, but even small things are nice.  |
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Post by gemmiejewel on Jan 10, 2009 16:46:47 GMT
I know what you mean about shocking other people with manners, MG. Sometimes, I'll hold a door open for someone or let them out into traffic and they sit there with that deer-in-the-headlights look. I'm like, "please go ahead. You're more than welcome to." People will sometimes look at me strange when I thank them for what seems like nothing, but even small things are nice. With you there Mo. Also there is nothing more annoying than someone who is holding the door (usually a bloke) and then right at the last minute lets it go! And almost always I have bags with me so I get a face full. Not nice. |
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Post by ulstermayniac on Jan 10, 2009 16:46:55 GMT
Well I was always brought up to understand that being polite to someone doesn't cost anything and that is something I have tried to stick to throughout my life. There are situations that you come across though, at times, where politeness won't make a difference because being rude is the only option. Some people in life just don't deserve to have people be nice to them. James, however, is not one of those people, he always comes across to me as a really lovely, down-to-earth, friendly chap. Someone you could never get tired of smiling at and cuddling. But I think he might find that a little disconcerting after a while!  |
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Post by maytastic on Jan 15, 2009 14:24:47 GMT
James has used a wheeled suitcase on TG! Here's the evidence:  I think, on the Radio 4 interview, he said something about having used a wheeled suitcase as 'research'. Hmmmm...!!!  |
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Post by jacqui on Jan 15, 2009 14:28:37 GMT
We give you Exhibit A Mr May, defend yourself!!!!!! ;D
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2009 14:43:59 GMT
LOL wasn't that the race to Monte Carlo? Good spot! ;d
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Post by maytastic on Jan 15, 2009 14:55:09 GMT
LOL wasn't that the race to Monte Carlo? Good spot! ;d Yes, you are right. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2009 15:14:58 GMT
 At the start of the day  By the end ;D I think the wheels were meant to help at the race to the end  Evidently they didn't. he said 'Sodding bag' as RIchard and him struggled to find the meeting point. |
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Post by jacqui on Jan 15, 2009 15:31:39 GMT
is that a good enough defence ?
the jury is out ;D
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2009 15:37:26 GMT
Depends why he had the bag I'm with you jury is out |
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Post by ladyshaniique08 on Jan 15, 2009 15:42:53 GMT
Today, I see a man dragging a suitcase with wheels at Purley Station?  Is that shocking to see?? |
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Post by maureen on Jan 15, 2009 15:52:54 GMT
No, sadly, Shani, I see it everytime I'm in the underground or airport. Sometimes even my local train station.  Yeah, I remember the James 'experiment'. Great shots of him performing it, by the way. |
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Post by gemmiejewel on Jan 15, 2009 18:15:16 GMT
I think James may be guilty as charged. BTW not completely O/T but anyone know where I can get a decent suitcase for this year's hols? Mine's knackered.
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Post by nobody on Jan 16, 2009 0:07:57 GMT
Why has Richard got two full looking big bags what the hell did he take with him.
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Post by maytastic on Jan 19, 2009 11:09:25 GMT
Why has Richard got two full looking big bags what the hell did he take with him. Hair product and teeth whitener! ;D |
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Post by jacqui on Jan 19, 2009 11:23:24 GMT
LOL ;D
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Post by emmap on Jan 19, 2009 12:41:48 GMT
Why has Richard got two full looking big bags what the hell did he take with him. Hair product and teeth whitener! ;D *Giggles* |
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"Complete, ridiculous, conceited....fatuous bubbly rubbish."
I love a man who can handle a gun 
Evidently they didn't. he said 'Sodding bag' as RIchard and him struggled to find the meeting point.
Yeah, I remember the James 'experiment'. Great shots of him performing it, by the way.