Men and flowers

[Ed]

Can I have the wisdom of the org please.

Is it acceptable for a bloke to give flowers to another bloke? If you're male, how would you feel if another bloke gave you flowers?

[DanDare]

Slightly bizarre as there's plenty of other things to give another bloke first, like beer. Unless their a horticulturist ( sp ):confused:

Is someone ill?

[plowsie]

Depends what for?

[G]

Its abit errrmmmm odd. Depends in what context I guess.

I personally would not be fussed at all about flowers no matter what the situation.

When I was in hospital I got loads and was that drugged and in paid I never even knew they were there.

The Cards I could read when I was getting better/better were nice though.

[plowsie]

If its illness just take um and have a laugh and a joke about it may cheer them up.

[kwak zzr]

NO dont do it! give 8 cans of lager or a bottle of finest malt whiskey.

[plowsie]

Or have you been given some ?

[kwak zzr]

oh illness yea that dont count, nice to have flowers in hospital.

[Kate Moss]

:flower::flower::flower::flower:
id think phil was having a bizzare affair if he gave flowers to another guy

[Alpinestarhero]

Depends on the flowers. If its something for my garden, fantastic (if i had a garden). If its a bunch of flowers, and you knew I was with maria, I would feel slightly bemused and as if you are proposing something I am not inclined to accept.

Of course, if they re pretty I shall take them and pass them onto Maria, claiming that I found them myself :D

Anyway, who do you want to buy flowers for?

Matt

[gettin2dizzy]

Only if i was dead.

[G]

Only if i was dead.

I just nearly spat my drink out. ROFL :D

[Spiderman]

Depends on the context.....and of course how secure you are in your sexuality.

[Luckypants]

Depends on who was giving them to me. If they were given with a declaration of undying love, then I would be uneasy and politely refuse (as I would from a lady, unless I felt the same). But if they came from a friend / colleague then I would accept in the spirit they were given.

I have given flowers to a chap myself. He is gay and it was to congratulate him on getting 'engaged' for his civil partnership.

[DanDare]

Now if it was a Marujuna ( sp ) plant, thats different........duuuude.......sweeeet! :cool:

[Kinvig]

Never give a bloke flowers. Ever. Simple rule.

There are a few times in life when it's acceptable to cross certain boundaries with a bloke. For example, putting your hand on another man's shoulder is only accepetable if the other man has just scored a goal for your pub team in a Local brewery teams Final (and ONLY IF the goal was worthy of Pele). Another time may be when one of your relatives has just died saving a bus full of nuns from a fiery cliff top death. In such a situation it is accpetable to put you ENTIRE arm around said friend for up to 5 seconds.

At all other times outward displays of emotion should be reduced to a pint of beer down the pub.

Anything else is almost as wrong as trying to talk to the bloke next to you at a trough in the little Dirk's room at your local den of iniquity.

[Pedrosa]

Without knowing more,being a 100% PC modern kind of fella I would have to ask him what his fooking problem was.:p

[plowsie]

Can you even find the courage to give em to a bird :-P jeez i forgot you're scared to talk to them :-P

EDIT: Aimed at Kinvig :D

[Ed]

Grateful male client has delivered a bunch to me. I believe - but don't know for certain - that he is straight: there could be some doubt about it but 'are you gay?' is not the sort of thing I ask clients.

Rest of office thinks this is all highly out of order. I don't, I think it's a nice thing to do.

[plowsie]

Yer maybe he thought the place looked empty, nowt to worry about unless he starts doin more for you.

[Kinvig]

Can you even find the courage to give em to a bird :-P jeez i forgot you're scared to talk to them :-P

EDIT: Aimed at Kinvig :D

um, there's a girl that regularily gets flowers from the expensive florist, she gets really "down" quite a bit & they perk her up a bit. But alas she is only a friend - despite the odd request from me for more.


It's just girls that wesr hi-vis jackets & hard hats that I struggle with.

[plowsie]

It's just girls that wesr hi-vis jackets & hard hats that I struggle with.
Owwwww :( :pale: Come to Papa *sticks arms out for a comfort hug*

[mac99]

Grateful male client has delivered a bunch to me. I believe - but don't know for certain - that he is straight: there could be some doubt about it but 'are you gay?' is not the sort of thing I ask clients.

Rest of office thinks this is all highly out of order. I don't, I think it's a nice thing to do.

They were definitely just for you? Maybe it seemed reasonable to him as a gift to the whole office.

[Pedrosa]

Ed,

You could have got the answer you sought if when receiving said boquet, you had simply said..."how nice,makes a pleasant change as my other clients normally bring me a nice bottle of Scotch."

Maybe he would have given an idea as to why flowers.

Failing that it could be that you have given off altogether the wrong signals and he wants a piece of your firm but beautifully proportioned a*s. You better deal with it!;):p

[kitkat]

seems a bit strange. but im sure it was meant as a nice gesture.

[Ed]

Y'all got me wondering now!!

[Tiger 55]

Gay.

Not that there's anything wrong with that. Not at all.

[Filipe M.]

Must be a vegan offering. Soup ingredients!








*runs*



*damn, just realised Ed runs faster than me!*

[Pedrosa]

Next time your admirer calls in to the office to discuss "legal matters" Ed it might be an idea to have the photographs of your good lady and daughter more prominently displayed. Then again he might see that as a more interesting challenge. To try to turn you around,(oops pardon the pun!:p)

[melody]

If it's a purely platonic gesture, then although slightly odd, not a problem in itself. If however, your client may have mis-understood you, then it needs nipping in the bud. :flower:

[gettin2dizzy]

was it a pansy?

[melody]

OOooo pun not intended!

[Mogs]

He probably heard you were a bit down after your holiday to the USA and thought you needed cheering up.

[Alpinestarhero]

um, there's a girl that regularily gets flowers from the expensive florist, she gets really "down" quite a bit & they perk her up a bit. But alas she is only a friend - despite the odd request from me for more.


It's just girls that wesr hi-vis jackets & hard hats that I struggle with.

:smt056

Matt

[Alpinestarhero]

Ed,

You could have got the answer you sought if when receiving said boquet, you had simply said..."how nice,makes a pleasant change as my other clients normally bring me a nice bottle of Scotch."


I would prefer flowers to scotch, or any alcoholic drink...since i dont like alcohol

Matt

[Ed]

was it a pansy?

No. Tasteful lilies and greenery:D:flower:

[Razor]

No. Tasteful lilies and greenery:D:flower:

Tiger lilies and bamboo? I got those a couple of weeks ago, the flowers just died but the bamboo is going strong.

I wouldn't worry about it. Maybe he sent 2 gifts out at the same time and now his female accountant is downing single malt...

[neilfab]

Ed, when you do put the guy 'straight' just make sure your pet rabbits are secure at home, they make an awful mess of the cooker when it overlflows!!

[Warthog]

Don't worry about it!! In this day and age he probably was trying not to offend any non-drinkers by sending scotch! If you read too much into things you will be too worried.

Which lilies were they?
Lily ( Calla), Beauty
Lily (Day), Conquetry
Lily (Eucharis), Maiden, charms
Lily (Tiger)Wealth; Pride; Prosperity
Lily of the Valley; Sweetness; Humility; Return of happiness
Longi Lily; Pure, Modest

[Ed]

Don't worry about it!! In this day and age he probably was trying not to offend any non-drinkers by sending scotch! If you read too much into things you will be too worried.

Which lilies were they?


I don't know. They're big and white flowers, long stalks. Very sweet smell. Y'know, the sort that some peeps cut the stamens out of, because the pollen is so sticky and leaves yellow marks.

[hovis]

i would be a bit worried if a bloke bought me flowers?

[TheDangerousQuietOne]

Were they personally delivered by him?? If not then he could have asked his (presumably female) secretary or PA to send a thank you and thus they sent flowers...

I deffo wouldnt read too much into it, I have many gay friends and if they bought me flowers i'd just laugh at them ;P

[gettin2dizzy]

was it a pansy?No. Tasteful lilies and greenery:D:flower:

I was talking about the guy who gave you the flowers ;)

[Biker Biggles]

I think you have scored mate.
Quite complimentary for a chap of your age to have an admirer like that.
You must cut a bit of a dash around Shrewsbury eh?:smt045:D:D:D

[Filipe M.]

I think you have scored mate.
Quite complimentary for a chap of your age to have an admirer like that.
You must cut a bit of a dash around Shrewsbury eh?:smt045:D:D:D

Must be the running around in his shorts thing! You're not using lycra shorts per any chance, are you? :p

*hides*

[Bear]

i would be a bit worried if a bloke bought me flowers?

Especially ones that leave a sticky yellow residue...

[Pedrosa]

Don't worry about it!! In this day and age he probably was trying not to offend any non-drinkers by sending scotch! If you read too much into things you will be too worried.

Which lilies were they?
Lily ( Calla), Beauty
Lily (Day), Conquetry
Lily (Eucharis), Maiden, charms
Lily (Tiger)Wealth; Pride; Prosperity
Lily of the Valley; Sweetness; Humility; Return of happiness
Lily with greenery; I want you big boy just tell me when.
Longi Lily; Pure, Modest

I think Filipe might also be on to something Ed. You not been sashaying in your lycra instead of striding out manly like?;)

[Speedy Claire]

ha ha ha... sorry i`m just reading the above description of lily`s with greenery!!!!

i think its considered ok to send flowers from male to male in this day and age and the flower you`re supposed to send to a guy is in fact Lily`s.

He`s probs as, already suggested, asked his secretary to send a "thank you" and they probs have a contract with an expensive florist somewhere. I love lily`s and if you don`t want em send them on to me :D

PS: Did they have a white hankie hanging out of the packaging??????

[Pedrosa]

ha ha ha... sorry i`m just reading the above description of lily`s with greenery!!!!

i think its considered ok to send flowers from male to male in this day and age and the flower you`re supposed to send to a guy is in fact Lily`s.

He`s probs as, already suggested, asked his secretary to send a "thank you" and they probs have a contract with an expensive florist somewhere. I love lily`s and if you don`t want em send them on to me :D

PS: Did they have a white hankie hanging out of the packaging??????

Remind me, is that the sign of being the submissive one? You are cheeky minx!:p

[Speedy Claire]

So I believe master! :D

[Ed]

Oi you lot!!! :smt067

Yes I do do lycra but no they don't have any sticky yellow stains:smt103 He delivered the flowers in person. He was wearing IIRC jeans, Timberlands, and a longsleeve T shirt. I'll let you know how it goes....

[Speedy Claire]

hmmmmmmm..... Timberlands!!!! damn :rolleyes:

Only kidding... i have a pair of Timberlands and I`m not gay :D

[Pedrosa]

So I believe master! :D

That's my girl!;):p:p:p

[SteveH]

hmmmmmmm..... Timberlands!!!! damn :rolleyes:

Only kidding... i have a pair of Timberlands and I`m not gay :D


And so do I, but did he have a tight fitting white t-shirt on?
Still the easier way to find out is how well groomed he is

[Pedrosa]

And so do I, but did he have a tight fitting white t-shirt on?
Still the easier way to find out is how well groomed he is This is a great shame as I like Ed,(in a non sexual way you understand of course?) But I am just pondering whether there is an element of denial to all of this?

Sheesh what a place to choose for coming out of the closet. You have my undying admiration Ed zand I promise I will not now turn my back on you,(oops!):p

[Speedy Claire]

Sorry didn`t hear all of that... am just listening to YMCA very loudly!

Were the Timberlands anything like these?

http://uploads.bikechat.net/Speedy Claire/6daf_1.jpg

[Pedrosa]

Sorry didn`t hear all of that... am just listening to YMCA very loudly!

Were the Timberlands anything like these?

http://uploads.bikechat.net/Speedy Claire/6daf_1.jpg

oooh I say! Do they do those little beauts in size 9?:p

[Biker Biggles]

Hmmm nice.FMBs.

[Speedy Claire]

oooh I say! Do they do those little beauts in size 9?:p

Sorry hun (erm, sorry master!)... very much doubt it but you`re welcome to try my size 5`s... pack them with damp newspaper and they might stretch a bit!

[Pedrosa]

Sorry hun (erm, sorry master!)... very much doubt it but you`re welcome to try my size 5`s... pack them with damp newspaper and they might stretch a bit!

*Whispers to Speedy clare*


Shhhh, you might let slip the other things I am going to borrow. I can't wait to try that backless,strapless number.:p:p

[Speedy Claire]

*Whispers to Pedrosa*


oops sorry!!!! :(

PS: When are you gonna send me that basque back... could do with it for my works xmas night out

[Pedrosa]

*Whispers to Pedrosa*


oops sorry!!!! :(

PS: When are you gonna send me that basque back... could do with it for my works xmas night out

Your gonna have to fight me for it. I just die when I catch sight of myself in the full length mirror wearing it.:)

[Filipe M.]

Oi, get a room you two! You're derailing Ed's thread! ;)

[Razor]

Sounds like Pedro bottoms from the top, or is as I suspected, a closet tranny.

[Speedy Claire]

I refute that... he looks nothing like a tranny in the pics he sent me and he actually suits that red lipstick and blonde wig!!!

[Razor]

I refute that... he looks nothing like a tranny in the pics he sent me and he actually suits that red lipstick and blonde wig!!!

Did he send you this one?

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w204/prydwen_2007/Funny_Pictures_469.jpg

[Pedrosa]

Did he send you this one?

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w204/prydwen_2007/Funny_Pictures_469.jpg

Tut,tut Razor. That was your James Bond picture! You know....."For your eyes only." I feel so let down.:mad:

[Speedy Claire]

erm no :confused: he obviously chose not to send me that one!!!! must`ve taken the blonde wig off and forgotten to shave :smt103

[Filipe M.]

OI Pete, you always told me you hated tattoos!! Now I feel let down!! :( I think I'm going to cry :(

[Pedrosa]

erm no :confused: he obviously chose not to send me that one!!!! must`ve taken the blonde wig off and forgotten to shave :smt103

Claire that pic was taken during my experimental phase. you can see from the pic I sent to you that I have somewhat perfected my technique since.;)

Filipe the tats are the fruit of a drunken weekend in Rhyl, I was incapable of objecting,(an excuse I continue to use for several other things that took place that weekend also! LOL