Excuse me - I'm trying to eat my evening meal here.....

[unclealec]

Anyone watching Countryfile?

The delights of the fragrant Ellie Harrison are somewhat offset by some guy collecting bull semen, followed by an expert showing what wonders are to be found in a pile of cow shit.

[Olic]

Just sat with my 6 and 9 year old, bit awkward! Lol.

[GOAT]

Mmmmmm Ellie.....
🐐

[Seamaster73]

Abolish the licence fee.

[blackal]

Just sat with my 6 and 9 year old, bit awkward! Lol.

Was it the bull semen, or that you were sitting with your knob out - watching Ellie Harrison?

[Roberto]

On a similar note, Mrs R decided to put on 'Botched', a programme about failed cosmetic surgery the other night while I was trying to deal with my Shepherd's Pie.

That was not cool at all, so OP has my sympathies..

[Mick P]

You should not be watching television whilst having dinner.

[Franky Four Fingers]

You should not be watching television whilst having dinner.

What not even if it’s a TV dinner?

[Roberto]

You should not be watching television whilst having dinner.

I've had a nose on gov.uk and I can't find any rules on that one (yet).

[Onelasttime]

Abolish the licence fee.

Abolish reactionary bell ends

[unclealec]

You should not be watching television whilst having dinner.

You taking the pith?
There's only me and the missus at home. What are we supposed to do if not watch the TV - talk to each other??

[Mick P]

My wife and I always switch off the TV when taking meals and yes we talk to each other. You seem to imply that we are unusual.

[unclealec]

Mick P., I fear that you may be overestimating the degree of seriousness that I am applying to this thread.

[Mick P]

Now you are wriggling.

Start a new regime tomorrow, when you sit down at the table, just eat your food without the distraction of the TV and talk to your wife, say nice things to her and for the duration make her the sole focus of your life.

[unclealec]

Now you are wriggling.

Start a new regime tomorrow, when you sit down at the table, just eat your food without the distraction of the TV and talk to your wife, say nice things to her and for the duration make her the sole focus of your life.

Bit of a problem there. We rarely eat at the same time. In fact she is usually asleep while I eat.

[Franky Four Fingers]

Now you are wriggling.

Start a new regime tomorrow, when you sit down at the table, just eat your food without the distraction of the TV and talk to your wife, say nice things to her and for the duration make her the sole focus of your life.

‘All piss taking apart- I think there’s something to be said with that Mick. Most of us are probably guilty of spending too much time on the computer- phone- etc and down time can’t be a bad thing

[Mr Tetley]

I sat down last night and had a good chat over a meal with my wife of 14 years. Turns out she’s quite nice. .

[Mick P]

Bit of a problem there. We rarely eat at the same time. In fact she is usually asleep while I eat.

OK, I suggest you improve your conversational abilities. Don't mention watches ever.

[Mick P]

‘All piss taking apart- I think there’s something to be said with that Mick. Most of us are probably guilty of spending too much time on the computer- phone- etc and down time can’t be a bad thing

Yes we have a golden rule, no TV whist eating and hence we have been married for 49 wonderful years.

Feel free to run for the bucket.

[unclealec]

I agree with the sentiments being expressed here. Unfortunately I have health requirements and logistics combining to make mealtimes a bit problematic most evenings.

I must be doing something right Mick, we're only one year behind you.

[Mick P]

I must be doing something right Mick, we're only one year behind you.

You will never catch up with me !

[jukeboxs]

Was it the bull semen, or that you were sitting with your knob out - watching Ellie Harrison?

Get out, make friends - much more healthy.

Yes we have a golden rule, no TV whist eating and hence we have been married for 49 wonderful years.

Feel free to run for the bucket.

I applaud you, well done.

[Mr Curta]

Each to their own

[oldoakknives]

Abolish reactionary bell ends

Be careful what you wish for.

[Onelasttime]

Be careful what you wish for.

As per my original post …

[oldoakknives]

As per my original post …

Be careful what you wish for. Still.

[AlphaOmega]

John Craven must look back fondly on the respectable days of Newsround.

What's next for Countryfile - Animal Farm?

I mean Orwell's book.

Disgusted of Tunbridge Wells.

[Onelasttime]

Be careful what you wish for. Still.

I think the world might be a better place without as many reactionary bell ends. What’s your point?

[oldoakknives]

I think the world might be a better place without as many reactionary bell ends. What’s your point?

I agree with you. That's why I said "Be careful what you wish for".

[Onelasttime]

I agree with you. That's why I said "Be careful what you wish for".

Definition of “Be careful what you wish for”:

... used to tell people to think before they say that they want something and to suggest that they may not actually want it, e.g. think having twins would be fun? Be careful what you wish for, you may just get it.

How does your use of the phrase indicate agreement with my statement? It feels out of context so I’m curious. Thanks.

[oldoakknives]

Definition of “Be careful what you wish for”:

... used to tell people to think before they say that they want something and to suggest that they may not actually want it, e.g. think having twins would be fun? Be careful what you wish for, you may just get it.

How does your use of the phrase indicate agreement with my statement? It feels out of context so I’m curious. Thanks.

Think you just about got it there. Not up for any further analysis thanks.

[Onelasttime]

Think you just about got it there. Not up for any further analysis thanks.

OK. Better luck next time

[westberks]

one of my friends is a rep for a 'bull produce' company; always makes for an interesting chat when people ak what he does for a living: 'I sell spunk' usually gets their attention....

and his name is Dick; which i think ties in nicely!

[oldoakknives]

Since you obviously can't comprehend it I'll spell it out for you.

You posted.....

Abolish reactionary bell ends

Which is in itself a 'reactionary' comment. So wanting to abolish those who are 'reactionary' simply points back at you.

[Mr Curta]

"In every one of us there are good seeds and bad. We have the seed of brotherhood, love, compassion, insight. But we have also the seed of bellendedness."

Thich Nhat Hanh

[Carlton-Browne]

Yes we have a golden rule, no TV whist eating and hence we have been married for 49 wonderful years.

Feel free to run for the bucket.

We did a dry July in 2016. It was a bloody dull period, I felt that I lived like a peasant and neither my wife nor I perceived any health benefits. We also bickered a lot due to grumpiness and we would have been well loved as two moaning and miserable sods in the Bear Pit as we found fault in everything and everybody. The moment we went back on the booze (we stuck it out for 31 days) we became much happier.

[Raffe]

I'd rather watch some television during dinner than turn into an alcoholic. Just sayin'.