you're twisting my melon man.

John Rayner Wrote...............

After a haircut and beard trim followed by a rigorous regime of 3 square meals a day accompanied by copious quantities of real ale, I'm (almost) back to normal. I've got a bit of colour back anyway

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Who told you that John? They are pulling your leg

-- Edited by Mark Rigby on Wednesday 14th of October 2009 05:07:08 PM

Until I saw my photo in this article I didn't realise what a heavy toll birding with Messrs Rigby, Chorley and Passant had taken. I immediately checked into a health spa.

After a haircut and beard trim followed by a rigorous regime of 3 square meals a day accompanied by copious quantities of real ale, I'm (almost) back to normal. I've got a bit of colour back anyway

Here's me.....

I thank God that hardly anyone who graces this website knows who I am, or what I look like - or could that make it worse?? I hope not to find out.

P.S. I am not a woman

P.P.S. Anyone but the elephant man will be acceptable (I know I'm safe as you've already used Marty Feldman).


Andy (the invisible man) Bissitt

Hilarious! The likeness of the ones I've met is uncanny.

Rob Smallwood wrote:

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I think as a mark of respect for the work that Ian put in to the article all those who had the honour of being published change their avatar to match their "TRUE" persona!

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As if anyone is going to do that....

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rofl top man

I think as a mark of respect for the work that Ian put in to the article all those who had the honour of being published change their avatar to match their "TRUE" persona!

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As if anyone is going to do that....

Tim Wilcox wrote:

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Brilliant stuff! Who is that being me then? I was always rubbish at pub quiz photos. Had a good chat with Geronimo/Sitting Bull at Chorlton WP yesterday.

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think his name is David Suchet Tim but what worries me about the picture selection is that my six year old once and for all knows where wally is now and spent most of the last two days in the delight that wally is a birdwatcher like him!! I think as a mark of respect for the work that Ian put in to the article all those who had the honour of being published change their avatar to match their "TRUE" persona!

I think you need to use those "little grey cells", Tim.

Brilliant stuff! Who is that being me then? I was always rubbish at pub quiz photos. Had a good chat with Geronimo/Sitting Bull at Chorlton WP yesterday.

Anyone who hasn't met Craig can see if they can spot Dr.Evil himself on the photo in the link below

http://www.wigan.gov.uk/News/Archive/July2009/HideHidePenningtonFlashWelcomesLatestBirdHide.htm?Print=1

Stop it... I cant take anymore...

The John Lyon and Barry Hulme ones have just caused me to pull my stomach muscles laughing (wont comment on my own 'description').

I was late picking all this up - a big up to Ian on a genuinely funny article!

Geronimo or S*itting Bull . Um heap big list not yet um big enough heap . If Wigan can pull a Parula why not a Sth Manc Magnolia, there was one on the Azores yesterday. Azores / Chorlton WP whats the difference ?, weve got two islands as well

very funny, but weird in that Ian Mc bears a striking resemblance to myself.....

........twins separated at birth I guess

-- Edited by Iain Johnson on Friday 2nd of October 2009 10:13:43 AM

"I hate you McKercher!!"

A very funny read

excellent! i spilled some of my smack i was laughing so hard!

how uncannily accurate is rob smallwood? too close for comfort that one!

Now that I've stopped splitting my sides and climbed back onto my chair, I have to say that I'm delighted to see that you have chosen a photo of someone considerably better-looking than me . However, I'm not sure about the red fleece - I'm sure I'd be attacked by angry Robins and Grouse.

Now you've started, you'll have to finish the job - I can't wait to see the rest.

Steve

Very very funny indeed. Best picture has got to be Phil Rhodes, if you know him you will know why As Paul Cliff would say "quality".

I look forward to reading your book about Hilda Ogden, Paul

Why no women birders Mr Christamas asks, the excellent small print (please note)
at the top of the article covers it all.

A perfect article and in truth I think the picture chosen for me makes me look better.

Keep up the madness and

Keep birding

does anybody else find it slightly amusing how the forum censors rude words even when they are part of another word? It points out the rude word more than hides it.

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S****horpe and Penistone?

So it does got away with one though

-- Edited by Mark Rigby on Wednesday 30th of September 2009 11:40:16 PM

Hats off to you Ian. That's one of the funniest things I've seen in a while. The likeness between Pete berry and Mick Hucknall is something I've never noticed before, nor your likeness to Bradd Pitt.........

Why no women birders, Ian? I'm sure someone could suggest a suitable doppelganger.
btw, hope Angelina got the kids to bed early.

j meadows wrote:

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Now Dave
i did go to Specsavers should see me other pair and weigh****chers thought a Mike Harding picture would have been better

Jimmy

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does anybody else find it slightly amusing how the forum censors rude words even when they are part of another word? It points out the rude word more than hides it. For example I never would have noticed that weight-watchers contained the word tw*t if it wasn't for the censorship. And Dave Broome's "sn*ggering" post from the other day...

-- Edited by Rob Thorpe on Wednesday 30th of September 2009 11:15:01 PM

Anybody want to make up a "Tag-Team"

Now Dave
i did go to Specsavers should see me other pair and weigh****chers thought a Mike Harding picture would have been better

Jimmy

Aye, good laugh ..............but it looks like I`ve been out bowt me sun-cream again ! Now, where`s me talc ?

Yes, a very good article, but I think Jimmy Meadows should have gone to Spec savers

great fun that,best read fer agesand where did that picture of me come from when i had black hair and my stratocaster