What time is it in Alexandria?

Stan_Lite · 11-01-2008, 01:29

The question posed in this afternoon's text message (technically yesterday afternoon) was "I got off the rig 2 hours ago and I just got to the hotel. The car will pick me up in 7 hours to take me to the airport. What time do you think it is in Alexandria?".

I'm sorely disappointed in you guys. Everyone bar one (well done Zirax, who was close enough) got it hopelessly wrong.

The answer was simple. When the big Jock has been on a dry rig for 4 weeks and has just entered an establishment which houses two bars, the time, regardless of what the clock says, is BEER O'CLOCK.

Tut tut

Special mention to Pheebs who asked "Whose [sic] Alexandria? Shes got to be a big bird 2 have her own time zone

x"

I won't mention any names (Paul Hudson) but one person thought I'd sent him the text by mistake

I'm now in Cairo airport waiting patiently for my flight, merrily pished with a can of Heineken in front of me (any port in a storm).

See y'all tomorrow

Mark · 11-01-2008, 02:21

I'd (probably) have spotted that one, knowing where you are, and realising that you didn't need to send a text to ask local time, but I didn't get any text to reply to.

My reply is now never to be revealed (unless you have subscriptions turned on).

Desmo · 11-01-2008, 08:32

Boooo, I thought it was one of those trick questions and thought I'd was clever by giving you the proper local time

Feek · 11-01-2008, 09:29

It was funny because we were talking about Egypt in here for most of the day yesterday as one of our guys is in the process of booking a holiday there!

Belmit · 11-01-2008, 09:51

My text arrived during the night so almost got a 'I'm not sure but it's 4 in the pissin' morning here!' reply!

Pheebs · 11-01-2008, 09:56

Whilst replying to your text message, I was blindly sliding along in our muddy, rainy garden, seeing whether Trio needed a wee wee.

I ended up stepping in doggy doo doo because of you

Luckily though, I had been lazy and slipped on Pickys shoes to go outside

Teeheehee!

Admiral Huddy · 11-01-2008, 10:26

I tought you wanted my to pick you up somewhere haha

Will · 11-01-2008, 11:27

D'oh!!!!!

Maybe I should start drinking again - might make me understand these things better

Admiral Huddy · 11-01-2008, 13:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Will

D'oh!!!!!

Maybe I should start drinking again - might make me understand these things better

me too, I have no idea whatthis is all about.

2nd dry Friday lunch time for me

#shakes#

Kell_ee001 · 11-01-2008, 13:22

You nearly home then?

11-01-2008, 01:29	#1
Stan_Lite Stan, Stan the FLASHER MAN! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In bed with your sister Posts: 5,483	What time is it in Alexandria? The question posed in this afternoon's text message (technically yesterday afternoon) was "I got off the rig 2 hours ago and I just got to the hotel. The car will pick me up in 7 hours to take me to the airport. What time do you think it is in Alexandria?". I'm sorely disappointed in you guys. Everyone bar one (well done Zirax, who was close enough) got it hopelessly wrong. The answer was simple. When the big Jock has been on a dry rig for 4 weeks and has just entered an establishment which houses two bars, the time, regardless of what the clock says, is BEER O'CLOCK. Tut tut Special mention to Pheebs who asked "Whose [sic] Alexandria? Shes got to be a big bird 2 have her own time zone x" I won't mention any names (Paul Hudson) but one person thought I'd sent him the text by mistake I'm now in Cairo airport waiting patiently for my flight, merrily pished with a can of Heineken in front of me (any port in a storm). See y'all tomorrow __________________ Just because I have a short attention span doesn't mean I...

11-01-2008, 08:32	#3
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	Boooo, I thought it was one of those trick questions and thought I'd was clever by giving you the proper local time __________________

11-01-2008, 09:29	#4
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	It was funny because we were talking about Egypt in here for most of the day yesterday as one of our guys is in the process of booking a holiday there! __________________

11-01-2008, 09:51	#5
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	My text arrived during the night so almost got a 'I'm not sure but it's 4 in the pissin' morning here!' reply! __________________

11-01-2008, 09:56	#6
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	Whilst replying to your text message, I was blindly sliding along in our muddy, rainy garden, seeing whether Trio needed a wee wee. I ended up stepping in doggy doo doo because of you Luckily though, I had been lazy and slipped on Pickys shoes to go outside Teeheehee! __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

11-01-2008, 02:21	#2
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	I'd (probably) have spotted that one, knowing where you are, and realising that you didn't need to send a text to ask local time, but I didn't get any text to reply to. My reply is now never to be revealed (unless you have subscriptions turned on).

11-01-2008, 10:26	#7
Admiral Huddy HOMO-Sapien Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 6,692	I tought you wanted my to pick you up somewhere haha __________________ I just got lost in thought.. It was very unfamiliar territory. Techie Talk \| My gaming Blog \| PC spec \| The Admirals log

11-01-2008, 11:27	#8
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	D'oh!!!!! Maybe I should start drinking again - might make me understand these things better __________________ *No No!*

11-01-2008, 13:22	#10
Kell_ee001 Wants Big Meat Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newcastle Posts: 6,478	You nearly home then? __________________