Mundane News (Part 1)

Status
Not open for further replies.
Page may contain affiliate links. Please see terms for details.

Maverick Goose

A jumped up pantry boy, who never knew his place
I just found 5p:dance:
 

numbnuts

Legendary Member
Weapon of choice for schoolteachers, back in the day. Flexible and durable. Some of our teachers were as expert with those as a walking staff in the hands of a Shaolin Monk.
Brass rules are also used by Blacksmiths (now retired) as they don't discolour when measuring hot steel
 

stephec

Squire
Location
Bolton
Weapon of choice for schoolteachers, back in the day. Flexible and durable. Some of our teachers were as expert with those as a walking staff in the hands of a Shaolin Monk.
Our metalwork teacher was an old Polish guy called Mr Zider(I'm not sure of the exact spelling, but that's how it was pronounced), and his favourite punishment was to say, "I'll give you the ruler," followed by the steel ruler accross your hand.

Thing was that he didn't hit very hard so some people would deliberately attempt to get it, and just prior to him uttering the usual threat would say, "go on sir, give me the ruler," and then hold their hand out with a big grin.

Happy days. :biggrin:
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Top Bottom