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Just one of those stupid sayings that everyone knows what it is, but not what it means . Like how is catching a cricket ball similar to "shelling peas"? Any others?
 
goalsneek said:
Just one of those stupid sayings that everyone knows what it is, but not what it means . Like how is catching a cricket ball similar to "shelling peas"? Any others?
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a lay down hand is one played totally in view of your opponents (in Canasta?? 500??).

Shows how confident you are of being able to complete the task.

EDIT: As Skip just said.
 
goalsneek said:
Just one of those stupid sayings that everyone knows what it is, but not what it means . Like how is catching a cricket ball similar to "shelling peas"? Any others?
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First: Spell it right: "Misere". As otaku and skipper say, it's a cards thing, but has been adapted to mean that something is pretty much a certainty.

Secondly, the phrase is "As easy as shelling peas" and refers to how easy something is (especially in comparison to shelling peas).

Now, I've never shelled a pea, but apparently it's ******** easy. As easy as catching a cricket ball...
 

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I don't know what this means, but one of my co-workers walks into my office 3 - 4 times a day and says "word up g dawg". He likes to chat too much for my liking.

I don't care what it means, what I want to know is whether I would be within my rights to clock him straight in the forehead with the stapler or any other heavy object within reach.
 
purplesoul said:
I don't know what this means, but one of my co-workers walks into my office 3 - 4 times a day and says "word up g dawg". He likes to chat too much for my liking.

I don't care what it means, what I want to know is whether I would be within my rights to clock him straight in the forehead with the stapler or any other heavy object within reach.
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Clearance for flying stapler granted. Go ahead Purps!
 
hawkeye23 said:
Clearance for flying stapler granted. Go ahead Purps!
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Excellent. Going by normal routine, I would say he will be walking through the door in about 15 minutes. Might have few quick practice throws to make sure of accuracy.

Would hate to take an eye out or something!
 
purplesoul said:
Excellent. Going by normal routine, I would say he will be walking through the door in about 15 minutes. Might have few quick practice throws to make sure of accuracy.

Would hate to take an eye out or something!
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Like those SAS soldiers in East Timor who were allowed to shoot the enemy, just not allowed to kick them once dead (cause thats un Australian)
 
purplesoul said:
Excellent. Going by normal routine, I would say he will be walking through the door in about 15 minutes. Might have few quick practice throws to make sure of accuracy.

Would hate to take an eye out or something!
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Make sure you increase the weight of the stapler by ensuring that its fully loaded before launching it!
 
goalsneek said:
Like those SAS soldiers in East Timor who were allowed to shoot the enemy, just not allowed to kick them once dead (cause thats un Australian)
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Exactly, it's about respect.
 
hawkeye23 said:
Make sure you increase the weight of the stapler by ensuring that its fully loaded before launching it!
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And tip the staples with Curare just to make sure
 
hawkeye23 said:
Make sure you increase the weight of the stapler by ensuring that its fully loaded before launching it!
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I might sticky tape my calculator to it for the increased weight. If I set it up right, it may make it more aerodynamic.
 

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purplesoul said:
I might sticky tape my calculator to it for the increased weight. If I set it up right, it may make it more aerodynamic.
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Let the overhang from the calculator act as wings?? Like your logic there Purps. How's the weather over there today?
 
Can i just say at this point that I am delighted to see such a lame thread lose concentration and amble off through a side door. Thanks purp.
 
hawkeye23 said:
How's the weather over there today?
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Just went out and checked. Fine but probably only about 22 degrees with the sea breeze in already. I wouldn't suggest going to the beach today.
 
purplesoul said:
Just went out and checked. Fine but probably only about 22 degrees with the sea breeze in already. I wouldn't suggest going to the beach today.
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Its just started raining here... Have you launched the stapler yet? How'd it go?
 
hawkeye23 said:
Its just started raining here... Have you launched the stapler yet? How'd it go?
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After my practise throw, I decided I don't have the accuracy to avoid permanent loss of eyesight. So, I set the door up so that I could discreetly close it in his face when he approached. Seems to have solved the problem.
 

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goalsneek said:
Can i just say at this point that I am delighted to see such a lame thread lose concentration and amble off through a side door. Thanks purp.
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Let me be the @rsehole to bring it back...today is my @rsehole day

http://members.shaw.ca/bvwhit/cards.html#500

Spread Misere:

This is again an offer to lose all the tricks in a no-trump hand. This bid has a value of 350 points which puts it between "nine clubs" and "nine spades" on the bidding table. The bidder must play the hand alone, against the opposing team but, with the hand laid face up on the table from which a card must be led and the rest of the hand played out in turn. The partner's hand is tossed in out of play. If an open misere bidding team fails, it is set back the 350 points on the score sheet.
 
PerthCrow said:
Let me be the @rsehole to bring it back...today is my @rsehole day

http://members.shaw.ca/bvwhit/cards.html#500

Spread Misere:

This is again an offer to lose all the tricks in a no-trump hand. This bid has a value of 350 points which puts it between "nine clubs" and "nine spades" on the bidding table. The bidder must play the hand alone, against the opposing team but, with the hand laid face up on the table from which a card must be led and the rest of the hand played out in turn. The partner's hand is tossed in out of play. If an open misere bidding team fails, it is set back the 350 points on the score sheet.
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Well that explains everything, now please exuse me while I go and launch a mortar attack on some peas
 
bluechampion said:
First: Spell it right: "Misere". As otaku and skipper say, it's a Bridge thing, but has been adapted to mean that something is pretty much a certainty.
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Its definitely not from Bridge (I know how to play that) - I'm fairly sure its out of 500, although I've played that a lot less.
 
Mr Q said:
Its definitely not from Bridge (I know how to play that) - I'm fairly sure its out of 500, although I've played that a lot less.
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yep, it's 500, we used to play it all the time when we were at uni (and no doubt should have been studying instead). it's not as easy to do as it sounds. or maybe i just suck at cards...
 
I'm guessing someones been listening to some coodabeens the past few weeks, who needs Seinfeld, WE'VE got the best show about nothing in the world!
 

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