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Started by Tank, September 14, 2022, 06:27:57 PM

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Tank

September 14, 2022, 06:27:57 PM
Went to Fountains Abbey today. Couldn't resist playing dress-up!



If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

billy rubin

#1
September 14, 2022, 08:09:33 PM
you showed up at an abbey dressed as a monk?


set the function, not the mechanism.

Tank

#2
September 14, 2022, 08:12:12 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on September 14, 2022, 08:09:33 PMyou showed up at an abbey dressed as a monk?

:rofl: No lol. They had a display where you could try on the clothes they wore. It was really heavy felted wool. Remarkably comfortable and looked very durable.
If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

billy rubin

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September 14, 2022, 08:16:56 PM Last Edit: September 14, 2022, 08:34:33 PM by billy rubin
when i lived in london during the sergeant pepper days a friend of mine wore a woolen monks habit. looked more comfortable than the bomber jacket and leather flying helmet i customarilly wore


set the function, not the mechanism.

Tank

#4
September 14, 2022, 08:27:07 PM
I was surprised how comfortable and luxurious if felt.
If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

Dark Lightning

#5
September 14, 2022, 08:38:40 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 14, 2022, 08:27:07 PMI was surprised how comfortable and luxurious if felt.

How the felt felt? :lol: You've sold out to the dark side!  :D

Tank

#6
September 14, 2022, 08:46:01 PM
I own the dark side!
If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

Dark Lightning

#7
September 14, 2022, 09:06:40 PM
:rofl: Good answer!

Recusant

#8
September 14, 2022, 09:23:03 PM
Ave, Frere Tank.  ;)
"Religion is fundamentally opposed to everything I hold in veneration — courage, clear thinking, honesty, fairness, and above all, love of the truth."
— H. L. Mencken

Mr. Deity and the Consent

Asmodean

#9
September 15, 2022, 07:13:31 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on September 14, 2022, 08:09:33 PMyou showed up at an abbey dressed as a monk?
You see, if he answered some variation of "mebbe," this would have been SO much better! :lol:
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on July 25, 2013, 08:18:52 PM
In Asmo's grey lump,
wrath and dark clouds gather force.
Luxembourg trembles.

billy rubin

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September 15, 2022, 10:19:09 AM
well i dunno

could have been a job interview


set the function, not the mechanism.

Ecurb Noselrub

#11
September 15, 2022, 09:24:47 PM
What did you wear under it? No true Englishman .......!!!!!~

Tank

#12
September 16, 2022, 08:18:21 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on September 15, 2022, 09:24:47 PMWhat did you wear under it? No true Englishman .......!!!!!~

I just had my usual clothes on underneath.
If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

Tank

#13
September 16, 2022, 08:24:30 AM
The Cistercians in Yorkshire

This makes interesting reading about the clothing.
If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

Anne D.

#14
September 17, 2022, 12:49:03 AM
Did they also have the stockings and cowhide shoes available to try on?
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