Crappy Little Chappy

[Wee Steve]

I know it must have been asked a thousand times, but why do so many contributions have that "Zappy Little Nappy" tag under the name of the contributor?

It is, after all said and done, far from being my favourite line. If asked, I'd prefer "Nipples hang hard", but you pays your money, I suppose.

Ho hum, and all that.

[pd]

It's all to do with post count... the idea being, the more you post, the better the title you receive. Only I know the thresholds and the titles that have been configured, of course... :sifone:

[Wee Steve]

Ye gods and Englishmen, the Stormcock equivalent of a Loyalty Programme, nay, a Nectar Card, or, for those of us who endured a 1960s Public School, House Points.:rolleyes:

I shall try to be good.

WS

[Bob Jacobs]

Andy Watterson seems to be the only one to have earned "Computer stained fingers" so far. He reached it around the 20 postings mark.

Bob

[Friar Snig]

This is exciting. I wonder which line comes next?

[Kenny_Wisdom]

HA! I wonder who gets "Chinese Wrestlers jockstrap?" :biggrin:

[aspwatterson]

HA! I wonder who gets "Chinese Wrestlers jockstrap?" :biggrin:


Kenneth your wisdom preceeds you!
As for this loyalty card thingy I can just warn you, it can get seriously addicitve. Can you ever hope to wonder where Paul's devious (not deviant!) mind will go nxt? I think we are all going to end up as cricketers leaving the crease and dead on arrival by the way we stand?

godd fun though innit?
bye for now

Andisean [in Pompey for a couple of sunshine filled days of my lost unrequited youth admiring the Solent and the hungry seagulls..]

[SteveT]

Andisean [in Pompey for a couple of sunshine filled days of my lost unrequited youth admiring the Solent and the hungry seagulls..]

I'll stick with John Kettley for my weather info I think. My bit of Pompey has had a lot of black clouds followed water pouring on it at times today. :angry:

[Bob Jacobs]

Ha! I've just achieved "Computer Stained Fingers"! ... and my zappy little nappy is no more :-)

[aspwatterson]

Ha! I've just achieved "Computer Stained Fingers"! ... and my zappy little nappy is no more :-)

You're just getting old!..... don't worry about it!

aw

[Bob Jacobs]

Oh God! Now I'm "Gracing the Bahamas in see through pyjamas" and I'm not the only one. Ladies, please avert your eyes!

[Wee Steve]

Since I'm so boring I can't think of anything to say at present, I suppose I'll have to stick with Zappy Nappy, but even a Nipple Hanging Hard would be better than that....

[aspwatterson]

Just did a search on Google for the above and Stormcock.net is top of the page! How come I'm stuck with my computer stained fingers then?? GRRRR!!


aspw

[Wee Steve]

And yet you slip effortlessly into Bahamian see-through pyjamas.

Snot-fare.

[Friar Snig]

Looks like I'm going to be stuck in my zappy little nappy for a while longer! My post count appears to be going down!

[Wee Steve]

It's not the number that matters, it's the thought that counts.

(And I bet that doesn't get me out of nappies, either).

[pd]

You'll get there soon Steve. Unless an unkind moderator decides to reset your post count... but that would never happen... :biggrinjester:

[HarperPR]

How many posts do you need to make between each stage?

[critch]

(And I bet that doesn't get me out of nappies, either).

No it didn't!

[HarperPR]

Well I've found out now: at 20 you get out of nappies, and at 50 your computer stained fingers get clean!

[pd]

Bah, all my little secrets are being discovered... :)

[Wee Steve]

... not to send a bunch of empty and pointless messages just to emerge from the Zappy Nappy Chrysalis.

(That's not counting this one, of course).

[aspwatterson]

Oh God! Now I'm "Gracing the Bahamas in see through pyjamas" and I'm not the only one. Ladies, please avert your eyes!

Perchance PD is becoming a tax exile/ expatriate from this country [and the Labour Party with all it's woes concurrently not declaring their incoming/ outgoing finances!] and the Bahamas is the best place to evade/avoid tax on Donations?? So you get promoted like you do in the Labour Party?

aw

[critch]

the Labour Party with all it's woes concurrently not declaring their incoming/ outgoing finances!

Now I do believe that the ol' New Labour were always going to struggle to get another financial advisor as good as Ken Dodd, but of course they struggled to put the retirement age back past 80. :biggrin:

[Marcie]

as to whether I'll be staying in these see through pajamas till you are certain "I have it in me". :wink:

I actually wouldn't mind bypassing that "computer stained fingers" stage. Sounds all a bit messy to me..

[pd]

The pyjamas stay unless you decide that you wish me to remove them.

Er, maybe that came out a bit wrong :rofl:

[Marcie]

The pyjamas stay unless you decide that you wish me to remove them.

Er, maybe that came out a bit wrong :rofl:

Apart from that, I think I'll stay in me PJ's if you don't mind..:rofl:

[HarperPR]

To reiterate what I said in another thread - and I'm now even more convinced of it - there is definitely a whole other side to you, pd!

[pd]

To reiterate what I said in another thread - and I'm now even more convinced of it - there is definitely a whole other side to you, pd!
I was listening to the Doors this afternoon. That's my excuse anyway :)

[HarperPR]

Haha! But when you've stopped trying to remove Marcie's pyjamas, how many more spliffs have I got to roll here only my fingers are getting a bit tired...?!

[Marcie]

I was listening to the Doors this afternoon. That's my excuse anyway :)

"Wonders how many see-through pyjamas Mr. Morrison removed in his day.."

[HarperPR]

Blimmin 'ell, Paul, it's a bit theatrical now! :biggrin:

I was quite happy being insane, you know!!!!:D

[pd]

Haha! Makes you wonder what on earth will happen next doesn't it. Having said that I didn't think anyone would be >100 within the first year, apart from me :)

[critch]

Haha! Makes you wonder what on earth will happen next doesn't it. Having said that I didn't think anyone would be >100 within the first year, apart from me :)

I'm working on it. But for now I'm quite happy with my current job. You're right though, it is quite hard work on the fingers!

[Marcie]

Haha! Makes you wonder what on earth will happen next doesn't it. Having said that I didn't think anyone would be >100 within the first year, apart from me :)

My question is: who are these vast armies you speak of? :D

And on second thought.. will I stay in the PJs forever? They really do need a good wash by now!:p

[HarperPR]

Paul DID offer to take them off for you, but you didn't seem all that keen at the time!!!

[pd]

Paul DID offer to take them off for you, but you didn't seem all that keen at the time!!!
Quite right. And I don't make an offer like that to just anyone you know!

[Marcie]

Quite right. And I don't make an offer like that to just anyone you know!

Awww Paul you know I appreciate that lol - but what can you do - I've had a change of heart. My prerogative, right? I feel bad lounging around in my PJs when everyone's either going insane, wandering the wilderness or doing other useful things, like rolling spliffs.. :biggrin:

[HarperPR]

I've done 401 posts and STILL a space cadet. That's not fair. I want to move up to a higher echelon...!

[pd]

Ye gods! I thought I had something in there for 400 but apparently not. I'll have a think about it overnight and come up with something tomorrow (i.e., I've just got in from the pub and anything I set up now will most likely be frivolous and rude) :smilielol5:

[HarperPR]

Oooh, saucy! I had been looking forward excitedly to reaching 400 and seeing what I'd become. Hope it's worth the wait!

[aspwatterson]

How many posts do you need to make between each stage?


Must be one of Roy's [?] lyrics but don't know where it comes from?
At least Paul has upgraded to to something more positive or do you think he's taking the p***?

aw

[Barry]

Must be one of Roy's [?] lyrics but don't know where it comes from?

aw

The Desert Island section of Burn the World

[Mia]

I'm still waiting to get out of nappies.

[HarperPR]

I hope Paul has something nice in store as I head up to my 500th post!

[fickle_Witch]

lol woman, you talk far too much! paul has to make em up as you climb up the postal ladder ;)

amor mundi

[critch]

That's like a hundred posts in less than a week! Yeah, you talk too much! Lol.

[HarperPR]

But really very quiet and retiring! It's a good title for me though isn't it - I have gone a bit peculiar lately, what with p+f's, gig reviews and Lazarus....(wild manic laughter)

[critch]

Should that be "Just another loony sitting next to you on the good bus "? :)

It must be said, i do worry about you sometimes!

[scotpaulabear]

Excellent, I've worked my way up to "Hmm... insane..." - Paul, can I keep this one cos it's so appropriate? :p

[fickle_Witch]

yay!! and i'm skinning up!! :D

[fickle_Witch]

now i'm insane!!
who (apart from my therapist) knew???
:rofl:

[Marcie]

I think I'll milk this title for as long as I can - what with all of you loony, insane folks on desert islands out there, you'll need someone with two feet on the ground who can still roll your spliffs for ya..:p

[HarperPR]

You'll be joining the elite in another 8 posts, girl! Make the most of those spliffs while you can.

[scotpaulabear]

I think I'm climbing every mountain and fording every stream now...
oh no wait that's the Sound of Harpic thread ;)

(viaduct? why-a-no-chicken?)

[Marcie]

Well, as of this posting, it's only 4 spliffs left..

Oh well, all good things come to an end.

I guess I'll be going round the bend with the rest of you lot soon enough....:p

[critch]

Hey Marcie! You're insane!

Now MsPR, when did this staff appear and is it really not hurting?

[scotpaulabear]

Hey Critch, where did your title come from? Is that a Roy song? :biggrin:

[Marcie]

Hey Marcie! You're insane!


Yep Critch, that's me!

:w00t::willy_nilly:

But not too insane to forget to thank you for the FB friends add. :)

[critch]

Yep Critch, that's me!

:w00t::willy_nilly:

But not too insane to forget to thank you for the FB friends add. :)
ya welcome hun!

[HarperPR]

I've no idea where I suddenly got this staff from. Came as bit of a surprise: I wasn't planning on peaking till 700!

[Alan Jones]

How many posts do i have to make to be "the same old hangman"?

[HarperPR]

Message to Paul (when he's back from his winter sun frolics and no doubt looking like a bronzed love god:D): where are you getting some of these titles from? Obviously some are song lines. But others, they're just plain weird!:confused1:

[Travellerman]

They are all Harper lyrics as far as I can see.

I'm not sure I want mine to change, I kinda like it, it suits me....:D

[NoCelebrity]

I hope Paul has something nice in store as I head up to my 500th post!

I was all confused when I first checked this thread because of new posts. 10 Feb or 2 Oct? (I prefer the European dating system, but I spell out the month to not confuse my fellow and female Americans.).

That's why I couldn't figure out at first why everyone's talking about posting milestones they've long since passed.

Roy's a favorite secret I don't want to keep! Don't stop, EVERYBODY! And those times when I clog up half the new posts are just opportunities.

I think T'man is right. I suspect Paul has mixed up the lyrics including obvious and obscure Harperisms. Just perhaps, he's added a few red herrings from Roy's long line of supporting artists. What better way to get fans to buy Roy's Book, read more of it, and complete the collection?

I was happy I bought Bullinamingvase before I reached Capt. Kirk.

Set Phasers to "Stun!"

[Travellerman]

Really?

What do you think is a red herring then...:D

Within this thread they are all lyrics except PDs and Bob Jacobs AFAIK.

[HarperPR]

Really? All of them? Where do they come from? Such as 'Aye lad...', 'Gracing the Bahamas...', 'Taking my shoes off...'?

Paul, when I reach 1500 - and that is quite a landmark, come on! - could I have a special dispensation to pick my line? PLEASE!!! I know what one I want.

[Travellerman]

"Aye lad, I knew you had it in ya" - Come out Fighting Ghengis Smith

"Gracing the Bahamas, in see-through pyjamas" - Come out Fighting Ghengis Smith (paraphrased)

Can't see any "taking my shoes off" references here??? Probably McGoohans Blues IIRC.

[Bob Jacobs]

My "Ride away in style" is my Kiss This Guy Moment from the end of Me & My Woman: the actual words are "Right where I stand", but I always heard them as "Ride away in style". It's amazing what a bit of bribery can achieve if you want your own strapline. (Hint: there's a button at the bottom of the screen).

Bob

[HarperPR]

Ah! I see. Well I don't/wouldn't know them because I could never get into that Genghis album.

Wasn't 'taking my shoer off' one of pd's little, er, *cough* fantasy *cough* moments?!:wink:

[Bob Jacobs]

I doubt it - how dare you impugn our leader's integrity!?! (bless you for the coughs). I'm pretty sure it's a genuine quote, reflecting Roy's vivid imagination :-) Just can't remember where. Anyone got a searchable electronic version of Roy's book?

Bob

[HarperPR]

Yes, Trav was right: it IS from McGoohans Blues and it was the prisoner who was taking his shoes off!

Remember how that song opens?

Nicky my child he stands
there with the wind in his hair
Wondering whether the water
the wind of the where
I fear that someday he might
ask me if mine is the blame
And I've got no reply save to tell
him it's all just a game...

[NoCelebrity]

Really?

What do you think is a red herring then...:D

Within this thread they are all lyrics except PDs and Bob Jacobs AFAIK.

A red herring is the sort of thing I'd put in, just to keep people awake and curious. I haven't completely memorized Roy's lyrics yet...:blushing::D

Don't know "AFAIK????"

Thanks, everyone. You've all confirmed for me my next order of old/new Roy will include FOKEJOKEOPUS and GHENGIS to complete my collection of early ROY, and finally hear this McGoohan's Blues everyone raves about (when they're not raving about another song). Planning to get ONCE, and a couple others (undecided) from the later albums I don't have yet. Saving BBC tapes for XMAS.

Any recommendations from UNKNOWN, CAPTIVITY, WORK OF HEART, BURN THE WORLD, LOONY, COMM'L BREAKS, DEATH OR GLORY?, DREAM SOCIETY, TODAY IS YESTERDAY?

This order will officially put ROY on the top of my list in volume of recordings, ahead of ZEP, The Firesign Theatre(satire), Beatles, and Talking Heads.

"I am not a number (but if I was, I'd be a "9"), I'm a free man!"

[Bob Jacobs]

AFAIK="As far as I know" - a typical British formulation that allows us to assert things while modestly admitting that we are not omniscient...

I love Unknown Soldier and Death Or Glory? out of those listed. DoG is the only must have in that selection. Born in Captivity is better than Work of Heart. Order them from royharper.com and the pair come as a double album.

Happy anticipation :-)

Bob

[pd]

Paul, when I reach 1500 - and that is quite a landmark, come on! - could I have a special dispensation to pick my line? PLEASE!!! I know what one I want.
Send me a PM with your wish and whatever bribery you feel is appropriate :)

[HarperPR]

Send me a PM with your wish and whatever bribery you feel is appropriate :)


Ooooohhhh, cool beans!:)

But bribery....? Dunno. I might get reported to the PCC!:biggrin:

[NoCelebrity]

AFAIK="As far as I know"

I love Unknown Soldier and Death Or Glory? out of those listed. DoG is the only must have in that selection. Born in Captivity is better than Work of Heart. Order them from royharper.com and the pair come as a double album.

Happy anticipation :-)

Bob

Thanks again, Bob! The site IS where I order them.

[NoCelebrity]

Just placed my latest order.

I'm disappointed to see "ONCE" is out of stock as this was at top of my list of later ROY based upon various comments. I ended up buying one more CD than I planned, so all is not lost for the shop! Expect around Friday, plus or minus a few days.

Thanks to all for your comments. I've been pleasantly surprised by the quality and consistency of ROY's work through the ages, considering the sheer volume over other musicians/songwriters. Roy will always be a fave!

[SHAUN I]

Just a little add on NC:
I have ordered quite a lot of albums from Roy's site, and usually add in the notes/comments section a request to sign my CD's and now have an excellent signed collection. Little touches like this from Roy and Tracy mean a lot, he is a man of the people and looks after his fans, excellent postal service too, they never take more than 2 or 3 days to arrive from Ireland

[NoCelebrity]

Just a little add on NC:
I have ordered quite a lot of albums from Roy's site, and usually add in the notes/comments section a request to sign my CD's and now have an excellent signed collection. Little touches like this from Roy and Tracy mean a lot, he is a man of the people and looks after his fans, excellent postal service too, they never take more than 2 or 3 days to arrive from Ireland

Now you tell me! I thought I was special cuz Tracy signed a note to me after all the trouble getting my first order to go through.

I order over weekends and they arrive from 4-8 days later, North of Chi-Town. I always add my thanks and/or a short comment, but didn't want to impose. I wonder how long 'til ONCE is available?

[bigchris]

Paul,

I've just posted my 100th post ... and my tagline has changed from "... rolling spliffs for CK .." to the one above ... ah (!!) I don't like it !! Any chance of keeping the old one ... I don't mind if I end up with the same one for ever !!

Cheers,

BC

[pd]

Given the timeliness of the tagline (with the death of Mr McGoohan) I think you're keeping it mate. Guess you'll just have to post more :)
And the pin-striped sardine-cum-magician is packed in his train
Censoring all of the censorship filling his brain
He glares through his armour-plate vision and says "Hmm, insane"
The prisoner is taking his shoes off to walk in the rain
And the luminous green prima donna is sniffing the sky
She daren't tread the earth that she's smelling her birth was too high
Her bank balance castle is built on opinion and fear
Which is all she allows within three hundred miles of her ear

[bigchris]

Guess you'll just have to post more :)

Oh don't tempt me !! As one of the first people on this forum ... I think 100 posts ( or rather 102 now ) in about 90 weeks is ample ... I don't want to catch the verbal diarrhea that some people suffer from :wink: !!

[pd]

I don't want to catch the verbal diarrhea that some people suffer from :wink: !!
I shall make a diplomatic "no comment" on that, Chris
:leaving: