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Running Bear

Running Bear Report 8 Nov 2007 13:38


In the 1400's a law was set forth that a man was not allowed to beat his wife with a stick thicker than his thumb. Hence we have "the rule of
thumb".

Chris

Chris Report 8 Nov 2007 13:41

Well blow me down how shameful, especially if you had a little thumb lol
Hows you Monty ??

Running Bear

Running Bear Report 8 Nov 2007 13:43

Hi Chris i'm fine and u

Granny Grumps

Granny Grumps Report 8 Nov 2007 13:46

Arch was she allowed to belt him back?

Running Bear

Running Bear Report 8 Nov 2007 13:47

Many years ago in Scotland, a new game was invented. It was ruled
"Gentlemen Only...Ladies Forbidden"...and thus the word GOLF entered
into the English language.

Running Bear

Running Bear Report 8 Nov 2007 13:47

GG of course not

Granny Grumps

Granny Grumps Report 8 Nov 2007 13:49

Glad i wasn't born then,would have been in jail. lol


don't like golf so the men can keep that one.

Chris

Chris Report 8 Nov 2007 14:05

Hi Arch fine thanks, just been on friends reunited and there is a group photo of some of my school friends good grief,Arch now i do feel old .The picture looks as if its in sepia,dont you dare laugh or it will be the golf club for you m/lad xx

MarionfromScotland

MarionfromScotland Report 8 Nov 2007 14:08

I wonder how many woman are checking out hubby's thumbs right now.

...rushes off to take a look lol

Marion

Merlin

Merlin Report 8 Nov 2007 14:15

Its the "Thickness" of the Thumb,Not the Length of it. So watch out, I don,t think that Law has been Recinded. **M**.:o))))>

Researching:
Vlad the Impaler and Dracula. Wend,Prickly,Island,GG.+CC.+DIZZY & Mersey.

Running Bear

Running Bear Report 8 Nov 2007 14:16

The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time TV was Fred
and Wilma Flintstone

MarionfromScotland

MarionfromScotland Report 8 Nov 2007 14:20

I wasn't allowed in the St Andrews Golf club...about 30 yr ago.
Went to visit an uncle who worked there as a barman and I couldn't go in.

Marion

Chris

Chris Report 8 Nov 2007 15:44

ooeer Merlin will wtch out for that lol xxxx