Comments for The Earl of Hell's Waistcoat http://theearlofhellswaistcoat.wordpress.com The Blog that refuses to die Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:04:49 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Made in Japan by Jimmy http://theearlofhellswaistcoat.wordpress.com/2009/09/10/made-in-japan/#comment-1688 Jimmy Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:04:49 +0000 http://theearlofhellswaistcoat.wordpress.com/?p=552#comment-1688 Thumper - did Godzilla, Mothra, Gamera eat you when you were in Japan? It's all gone a bit quiet here and at 'Vicars! Thumper – did Godzilla, Mothra, Gamera eat you when you were in Japan?

It’s all gone a bit quiet here and at ‘Vicars!

]]> Comment on Paul Stanley Guest Blogs by Loy51 http://theearlofhellswaistcoat.wordpress.com/2009/02/15/paul-stanley-guest-blogs/#comment-1687 Loy51 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 20:02:25 +0000 http://theearlofhellswaistcoat.wordpress.com/?p=378#comment-1687 While we have all heard stories that the United States has 200 years worth of coal in reserves, some recent analyses suggest that this estimate is very much overstated, and that coal production may also decline in a few years. , While we have all heard stories that the United States has 200 years worth of coal in reserves, some recent analyses suggest that this estimate is very much overstated, and that coal production may also decline in a few years. ,

]]> Comment on Made in Japan by Thumper http://theearlofhellswaistcoat.wordpress.com/2009/09/10/made-in-japan/#comment-1686 Thumper Sat, 10 Oct 2009 07:00:32 +0000 http://theearlofhellswaistcoat.wordpress.com/?p=552#comment-1686 Calm down Tom, it's just a tartan skirt with long socks. We Scotsmen have been wearing them for years, but you don't get Wired magazine using us as a cultural barometer for all that's new and trendy, do you? *goes off to listen to vinyl copy of "A Night at the Opera"* Calm down Tom, it’s just a tartan skirt with long socks. We Scotsmen have been wearing them for years, but you don’t get Wired magazine using us as a cultural barometer for all that’s new and trendy, do you?

*goes off to listen to vinyl copy of “A Night at the Opera”*

]]> Comment on Made in Japan by Tom Laird http://theearlofhellswaistcoat.wordpress.com/2009/09/10/made-in-japan/#comment-1685 Tom Laird Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:40:16 +0000 http://theearlofhellswaistcoat.wordpress.com/?p=552#comment-1685 Fwwooarr!! etc. Them Japs might have raped and tortured there way across the far east. But any nation that can turn out fit sexy cute schoolgirls at the rate they do deserve not to be atomic bombed so hastily in future. Fwwooarr!! etc. Them Japs might have raped and tortured there way across the far east. But any nation that can turn out fit sexy cute schoolgirls at the rate they do deserve not to be atomic bombed so hastily in future.

]]> Comment on La Cucina Dell’Inferno by Thumper http://theearlofhellswaistcoat.wordpress.com/2008/12/08/la-cucina-dellinferno/#comment-1681 Thumper Sun, 20 Sep 2009 14:30:26 +0000 http://theearlofhellswaistcoat.wordpress.com/?p=307#comment-1681 I'm in Abruzzo, Paucus. I am from the Far North, but the Far North of Scotland where I grew up eating far worse stuff than any of this. I'll have to take your word for the Zampone; I've only tried the packaged stuff that they put in my work's Xmas hamper and it was truly fowl. I agree that Italian food is more complex than thought, and one of the great things about traveling around Italy is how the dishes change from region to region. I wrote the post because of the "Bella Pasta" image that pervades of Italian cuisine outside of Italy and which gets on my nerves to be honest. I’m in Abruzzo, Paucus. I am from the Far North, but the Far North of Scotland where I grew up eating far worse stuff than any of this. I’ll have to take your word for the Zampone; I’ve only tried the packaged stuff that they put in my work’s Xmas hamper and it was truly fowl.

I agree that Italian food is more complex than thought, and one of the great things about traveling around Italy is how the dishes change from region to region. I wrote the post because of the “Bella Pasta” image that pervades of Italian cuisine outside of Italy and which gets on my nerves to be honest.

]]> Comment on La Cucina Dell’Inferno by Paucus http://theearlofhellswaistcoat.wordpress.com/2008/12/08/la-cucina-dellinferno/#comment-1680 Paucus Sun, 20 Sep 2009 03:40:47 +0000 http://theearlofhellswaistcoat.wordpress.com/?p=307#comment-1680 then you were probably living in Emilia at the time of writing. Apologies for saying that it takes someone from the far north to mix together Zampone, Salama da sugo and Simmenthal. The latter, btw, is not "italian" but is made by kraft food corporation. In its defence; it's WAY better than Spam and saved me from starvation in one or two situations. Yes, Italian mothers can be very lazy (like mothers everywhere) and serve it too much as dinner but won't kill you and it's cheaper than prosciutto. Zampone is absolutely fantastic if you stay clear from the packaged ones. With mashed potatoes and lentils on the side... heaven. Salama is very much like haggis, they both stink like feet but when you eat them the flavor is quite bland. But I agree in part, I guess you need to be raised around it to like it. My defense of brain would be weak since I didn't eat it since I was a kid. May I, however, mention that marrow is another absolute delicacy you can rarely eat outside Italy... Panini aside, Italian cuisine is more complex than most people would ever imagine.... Cheers! then you were probably living in Emilia at the time of writing. Apologies for saying that it takes someone from the far north to mix together Zampone, Salama da sugo and Simmenthal. The latter, btw, is not “italian” but is made by kraft food corporation. In its defence; it’s WAY better than Spam and saved me from starvation in one or two situations. Yes, Italian mothers can be very lazy (like mothers everywhere) and serve it too much as dinner but won’t kill you and it’s cheaper than prosciutto. Zampone is absolutely fantastic if you stay clear from the packaged ones. With mashed potatoes and lentils on the side… heaven. Salama is very much like haggis, they both stink like feet but when you eat them the flavor is quite bland. But I agree in part, I guess you need to be raised around it to like it. My defense of brain would be weak since I didn’t eat it since I was a kid. May I, however, mention that marrow is another absolute delicacy you can rarely eat outside Italy…
Panini aside, Italian cuisine is more complex than most people would ever imagine….
Cheers!

]]> Comment on Made in Japan by Thumper http://theearlofhellswaistcoat.wordpress.com/2009/09/10/made-in-japan/#comment-1677 Thumper Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:16:27 +0000 http://theearlofhellswaistcoat.wordpress.com/?p=552#comment-1677 15 times to Mexico? Ay Caramba! (That's Spanish for "Jings & Crivvens!" I can't recommend Japan highly enough and suggest you get over there while the exchange rate is still good! 15 times to Mexico? Ay Caramba! (That’s Spanish for “Jings & Crivvens!” I can’t recommend Japan highly enough and suggest you get over there while the exchange rate is still good!

]]> Comment on Made in Japan by Jimmy http://theearlofhellswaistcoat.wordpress.com/2009/09/10/made-in-japan/#comment-1676 Jimmy Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:01:14 +0000 http://theearlofhellswaistcoat.wordpress.com/?p=552#comment-1676 For 20 years I have had some cash crisis, procrastination, feeble delay which has prevented me heading east instead of west. Having spent the last 9 years travelling some 15 times to Mexico hasn't helped allow for spare time (and spare Scots Pounds). Still I've got a wee cash reserve, as my last motorbike purchase fell through...so I'm aiming for a Tokio, Kyoto, Hiroshima trip in the coming 9 months (he says!). I must go!! Have a great time over there For 20 years I have had some cash crisis, procrastination, feeble delay which has prevented me heading east instead of west. Having spent the last 9 years travelling some 15 times to Mexico hasn’t helped allow for spare time (and spare Scots Pounds).

Still I’ve got a wee cash reserve, as my last motorbike purchase fell through…so I’m aiming for a Tokio, Kyoto, Hiroshima trip in the coming 9 months (he says!). I must go!!

Have a great time over there

]]> Comment on Made in Japan by Thumper http://theearlofhellswaistcoat.wordpress.com/2009/09/10/made-in-japan/#comment-1675 Thumper Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:06:55 +0000 http://theearlofhellswaistcoat.wordpress.com/?p=552#comment-1675 Jimmy, yup, I got a cheap(ish) flight from Japan Airlines and I'm off. (I'll try to remember to bring you back some Hello Kitty chopsticks). It will actually be my second time there, and I have to say that it is the probably the best place I hve been on holiday. It'd nowhere near as expensive as you may think and places like Kyoto and Nara are incredible. Jimmy, yup, I got a cheap(ish) flight from Japan Airlines and I’m off. (I’ll try to remember to bring you back some Hello Kitty chopsticks).

It will actually be my second time there, and I have to say that it is the probably the best place I hve been on holiday. It’d nowhere near as expensive as you may think and places like Kyoto and Nara are incredible.

]]> Comment on Made in Japan by Jimmy http://theearlofhellswaistcoat.wordpress.com/2009/09/10/made-in-japan/#comment-1674 Jimmy Sat, 12 Sep 2009 12:49:29 +0000 http://theearlofhellswaistcoat.wordpress.com/?p=552#comment-1674 You are going to Japan next month!? Brilliant!! I am ready with numerous adjectives of envy!! A friend of mine was there last year and another just went out on a lightening visit this week - to climb Fuji of all things. It is the one place that facinates me and yet I've never got there...yet. Enjoy the visit and don't forget to send a Postcard! You are going to Japan next month!?

Brilliant!!

I am ready with numerous adjectives of envy!!

A friend of mine was there last year and another just went out on a lightening visit this week – to climb Fuji of all things.

It is the one place that facinates me and yet I’ve never got there…yet.

Enjoy the visit and don’t forget to send a Postcard!

]]> Comment on Colonel Thumper’s Cabinet of Curious Travel Gift Artifacts from the Italian Peninsula by sandrar http://theearlofhellswaistcoat.wordpress.com/2008/07/07/colonel-thumpers-cabinet-of-curious-travel-gift-artifacts-from-the-italian-peninsula/#comment-1673 sandrar Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:58:45 +0000 http://theearlofhellswaistcoat.wordpress.com/2008/07/07/colonel-thumpers-cabinet-of-curious-travel-gift-artifacts-from-the-italian-peninsula/#comment-1673 Hi! I was surfing and found your blog post... nice! I love your blog. :) Cheers! Sandra. R. Hi! I was surfing and found your blog post… nice! I love your blog. :) Cheers! Sandra. R.

]]> Comment on Crowd Trouble in Cagliari (Artist’s Impression) by sandrar http://theearlofhellswaistcoat.wordpress.com/2008/08/29/crowd-trouble-in-cagliari-artists-impression/#comment-1672 sandrar Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:05:36 +0000 http://theearlofhellswaistcoat.wordpress.com/?p=139#comment-1672 Hi! I was surfing and found your blog post... nice! I love your blog. :) Cheers! Sandra. R. Hi! I was surfing and found your blog post… nice! I love your blog. :) Cheers! Sandra. R.

]]> Comment on Real Men can tell a Hurricane from a Spitfire by Thumper http://theearlofhellswaistcoat.wordpress.com/2009/01/06/real-men-can-tell-a-hurricane-from-a-spitfire/#comment-1671 Thumper Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:00:23 +0000 http://theearlofhellswaistcoat.wordpress.com/?p=335#comment-1671 Stuart, I hope the reasoned and informed discussion above provided you with the basic facts you were looking for. As a Hurricane man myself, I have to say I was leaning towards the Spitfire because of Oswaldo's "If the Hurricane was so great why did they invent the Spitfire?" question, and then your "Achtung Spifire" point seemed to have clinched it. But then I thought "hold on, just how historically accurate were those old Commando comic books anyway? And maybe the German soldiers in the stories (who didn't seem to be highly educated judging by their limited vocabularies) were confusing the Spitfire with the Hurricane? I think the jury's still out on this one. Stuart, I hope the reasoned and informed discussion above provided you with the basic facts you were looking for. As a Hurricane man myself, I have to say I was leaning towards the Spitfire because of Oswaldo’s “If the Hurricane was so great why did they invent the Spitfire?” question, and then your “Achtung Spifire” point seemed to have clinched it. But then I thought “hold on, just how historically accurate were those old Commando comic books anyway? And maybe the German soldiers in the stories (who didn’t seem to be highly educated judging by their limited vocabularies) were confusing the Spitfire with the Hurricane? I think the jury’s still out on this one.

]]> Comment on Real Men can tell a Hurricane from a Spitfire by Stuart http://theearlofhellswaistcoat.wordpress.com/2009/01/06/real-men-can-tell-a-hurricane-from-a-spitfire/#comment-1670 Stuart Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:18:35 +0000 http://theearlofhellswaistcoat.wordpress.com/?p=335#comment-1670 plus, how often do you hear "ACHTUNG, HURRICANE"?? never. well, not nowadays, obviously, but in films? I rest my case. plus, how often do you hear “ACHTUNG, HURRICANE”??

never. well, not nowadays, obviously, but in films?

I rest my case.

]]> Comment on Real Men can tell a Hurricane from a Spitfire by Stuart http://theearlofhellswaistcoat.wordpress.com/2009/01/06/real-men-can-tell-a-hurricane-from-a-spitfire/#comment-1669 Stuart Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:14:24 +0000 http://theearlofhellswaistcoat.wordpress.com/?p=335#comment-1669 You guys are hilarious I came here looking for basic facts, actually because i googled "difference between hurricane spitfire" (because google ignores 'and' anyway so it's a waste of time. I digress.. I was in need of information for the difference-telling-of the aformentioned 'crates,' so in that respect I am not a real man. But then, grandad (who didn't fly them but got taken up in one or two as he was a mechanic) told me the difference when i was about 6 or 7, and I'd just forgotten which one had the eliptical wing tips and the flat back, and which had the round wingtips and the 'hump.' The Spitfire was developed, i think, as a reaction to the 109, who were indeed, as Mr D rightly points out, handing out arses to pilots. The Spitfire had a far superior ceiling of action - a good 3000 feet above the heads of the 'bosh' (ROFL@Napolean's comment about steely determination, a hatred of the Bosch, a mighty Merlin engine and a thirst for glory, but no I can't work out which way his vote is directed either...). In a dogfight, that extra elevation is the deciding factor, pretty much. That, and screaming along at 450 miles an hour, going "taallllyyyyyy - hooooooooooooooooooooo" The spitfire won the hearts and minds of the nearly broken British public. They saw the spitfire floating effortlessly above them, literally looping around the German's, and they knew they would never be invaded. 1 vote for the Spitfire. You guys are hilarious

I came here looking for basic facts, actually because i googled “difference between hurricane spitfire” (because google ignores ‘and’ anyway so it’s a waste of time. I digress..

I was in need of information for the difference-telling-of the aformentioned ‘crates,’ so in that respect I am not a real man. But then, grandad (who didn’t fly them but got taken up in one or two as he was a mechanic) told me the difference when i was about 6 or 7, and I’d just forgotten which one had the eliptical wing tips and the flat back, and which had the round wingtips and the ‘hump.’

The Spitfire was developed, i think, as a reaction to the 109, who were indeed, as Mr D rightly points out, handing out arses to pilots. The Spitfire had a far superior ceiling of action – a good 3000 feet above the heads of the ‘bosh’ (ROFL@Napolean’s comment about steely determination, a hatred of the Bosch, a mighty Merlin engine and a thirst for glory, but no I can’t work out which way his vote is directed either…). In a dogfight, that extra elevation is the deciding factor, pretty much. That, and screaming along at 450 miles an hour, going “taallllyyyyyy – hooooooooooooooooooooo”

The spitfire won the hearts and minds of the nearly broken British public. They saw the spitfire floating effortlessly above them, literally looping around the German’s, and they knew they would never be invaded.

1 vote for the Spitfire.

]]> Comment on Shoogly Peg by Jimmy http://theearlofhellswaistcoat.wordpress.com/2009/08/02/shoogly-peg/#comment-1668 Jimmy Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:21:11 +0000 http://theearlofhellswaistcoat.wordpress.com/?p=546#comment-1668 Fantastic! Great news I am Looking forward to it! Fantastic!

Great news I am Looking forward to it!

]]> Comment on Shoogly Peg by Thumper http://theearlofhellswaistcoat.wordpress.com/2009/08/02/shoogly-peg/#comment-1667 Thumper Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:36:59 +0000 http://theearlofhellswaistcoat.wordpress.com/?p=546#comment-1667 Jimmy, I think you've sold me on that idea. Expect a blog soon with badly written posts on bands like Dio, Diamond Head, and Saxon. The chicks will go wild! Jimmy, I think you’ve sold me on that idea. Expect a blog soon with badly written posts on bands like Dio, Diamond Head, and Saxon. The chicks will go wild!

]]> Comment on Shoogly Peg by Jimmy http://theearlofhellswaistcoat.wordpress.com/2009/08/02/shoogly-peg/#comment-1666 Jimmy Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:39:19 +0000 http://theearlofhellswaistcoat.wordpress.com/?p=546#comment-1666 Planet Caravan is a good name there's no doubt about that. Should you ever want to pick up the 70s/80s Metal theme there are plenty of adherents willing to follow the threads and throw in some headbanging anecdotes Planet Caravan is a good name there’s no doubt about that. Should you ever want to pick up the 70s/80s Metal theme there are plenty of adherents willing to follow the threads and throw in some headbanging anecdotes

]]> Comment on 33% Hetero by Dave http://theearlofhellswaistcoat.wordpress.com/2009/07/15/33-hetero/#comment-1664 Dave Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:51:49 +0000 http://theearlofhellswaistcoat.wordpress.com/?p=531#comment-1664 You think I'd be daft enough to bring tired old Chalk and Cheese back? Never! ... You think I’d be daft enough to bring tired old Chalk and Cheese back?

Never!

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]]> Comment on Shoogly Peg by Thumper http://theearlofhellswaistcoat.wordpress.com/2009/08/02/shoogly-peg/#comment-1663 Thumper Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:08:39 +0000 http://theearlofhellswaistcoat.wordpress.com/?p=546#comment-1663 Jimmy, oddly enough I am considering starting a blog where every now and again I would post something about 70s and 80s Metal. It's one of the things I have enjoyed blogging about and the banter is usually good. Plus, I've even had people from Snakebite and Wykkd Vikker commenting! I was thinking of doing it a while back, but never got round to it. Besides, somebody had already taken the name I was going to use, Planet Caravan. Bastards! Jimmy, oddly enough I am considering starting a blog where every now and again I would post something about 70s and 80s Metal. It’s one of the things I have enjoyed blogging about and the banter is usually good. Plus, I’ve even had people from Snakebite and Wykkd Vikker commenting! I was thinking of doing it a while back, but never got round to it. Besides, somebody had already taken the name I was going to use, Planet Caravan. Bastards!

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