JTP 221 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 I've never heard that phrase before until recently, I think I heard MD use it about 20 times on that newsnight programme also. It was the article on the main page that got me thinking about it again.What does it mean?Don't snort it until you know it's good shit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyjones 3,009 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Talcum. It's a real devil when damp. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hubbard 280 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 I've never heard that phrase before until recently, I think I heard MD use it about 20 times on that newsnight programme also. It was the article on the main page that got me thinking about it again.What does it mean?Don't snort it until you know it's good shit?gunpowder I imaginekeep it dry so your gun will fire Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritishBear 34 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Muskets or cannons probably, as wet powder won't ignite. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 110,241 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Nothing worse than soggy gear Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAP1872 138 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 I've never heard that phrase before until recently, I think I heard MD use it about 20 times on that newsnight programme also. It was the article on the main page that got me thinking about it again.What does it mean?Don't snort it until you know it's good shit?Meaning Be prepared and save your resources until they are needed.Origin The allusion is to gunpowder which soldiers had to keep dry in order to be ready to fight when required. This advice reputedly originated with Oliver Cromwell during his campaign in Ireland. In Ballads of Ireland, 1856, Edward Hayes wrote: "There is a well-authenticated anecdote of Cromwell. On a certain occasion, when his troops were about crossing a river to attack the enemy, he concluded an address, couched in the usual fanatic terms in use among them, with these words - 'put your trust in God; but mind to keep your powder dry'." 19th century citations of the phrase invariably give the full version - trust in God and keep your powder dry. This emphasizes that the keep your powder dry was seen only as an additional insurance. This is made clear in a piece from The Times Literary Supplement, 1908: "In thus keeping his powder dry the bishop acted most wisely, though he himself ascribes the happy result entirely to observance of the other half of Cromwell's maxim." Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTP 221 Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 gunpowder I imaginekeep it dry so your gun will fireCheers Johnny I'd never heard that expression before. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmiston Drive 3,846 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Maybe he was referring to a delayed cheque. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritishBear 34 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Meaning Be prepared and save your resources until they are needed.Origin The allusion is to gunpowder which soldiers had to keep dry in order to be ready to fight when required. This advice reputedly originated with Oliver Cromwell during his campaign in Ireland. In Ballads of Ireland, 1856, Edward Hayes wrote: "There is a well-authenticated anecdote of Cromwell. On a certain occasion, when his troops were about crossing a river to attack the enemy, he concluded an address, couched in the usual fanatic terms in use among them, with these words - 'put your trust in God; but mind to keep your powder dry'." 19th century citations of the phrase invariably give the full version - trust in God and keep your powder dry. This emphasizes that the keep your powder dry was seen only as an additional insurance. This is made clear in a piece from The Times Literary Supplement, 1908: "In thus keeping his powder dry the bishop acted most wisely, though he himself ascribes the happy result entirely to observance of the other half of Cromwell's maxim." Brilliant.Oliver Cromwell, god bless him, no doubt now that a connection has been established to the great Lord Protector, the phrase will be classed as sectarian.Must use it more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejeff 16 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Have you ever tried snorting damp Charlie ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianb1547 3,767 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 and while youre at it.....try not to get 'hoisted by your own petard' Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gersandy 594 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 It comes from the american civil war. When soldiers kept their gunpowder tied to the bottom of their bags. Think it means "keep your affairs in order", if they kept the powder dry, everything else above it would be dry. Heard it in a John Wayne film. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guardian 4,281 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 A bunch of Guy Fawkes co-conspirators, on the run, had a bit of a disaster when they were holed up in a mansion house. Their gunpowder got wet and they had the bright idea of drying it in front of the fire.Bet you can't guess what happened next Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnberry18 3,204 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 A bunch of Guy Fawkes co-conspirators, on the run, had a bit of a disaster when they were holed up in a mansion house. Their gunpowder got wet and they had the bright idea of drying it in front of the fire.Bet you can't guess what happened next That was Whittaker's idea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmiston Drive 3,846 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 A bunch of Guy Fawkes co-conspirators, on the run, had a bit of a disaster when they were holed up in a mansion house. Their gunpowder got wet and they had the bright idea of drying it in front of the fire.Bet you can't guess what happened next Typical taigs Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54andcounting 627 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 See this bud: Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilko89 507 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 A bunch of Guy Fawkes co-conspirators, on the run, had a bit of a disaster when they were holed up in a mansion house. Their gunpowder got wet and they had the bright idea of drying it in front of the fire.Bet you can't guess what happened next Fuckin hell :lol: every year I laugh at the tims celebrating guy Fawkes night. Even better when they bring a guy they made to burn Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralCartmanLee 313 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 mark dingwall was on newsnight, stop the world i want to get off Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ped faeIbroxStreet 5 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 I've never heard that phrase before until recently, I think I heard MD use it about 20 times on that newsnight programme also. It was the article on the main page that got me thinking about it again.What does it mean?Don't snort it until you know it's good shit?Never heard that phrase before..When you been the moon? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangersxfc 265 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 people in china have been sayin it from the 13th century Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunslinger 270 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 mark dingwall was on newsnight, stop the world i want to get offwas it not Scotland tonight he's been on at least twice and was very good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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