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wroughtironron said:
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of the "Grooms of the Stool"


Henry VIII of England, who reigned from 1509-1547, had people who were called "Grooms of Stool" whose job it was to wipe his arse. He had 4 such people during his reign, all of whom were knighted. He may have hated most of his wives, but he took care of his butt wipers.

Henry VIII of England, is infamous for his six wives and ruthless political maneuvering, but one of the more bizarre aspects of his court was the role of the Groom of the Stool.

Despite the humorous title and rather intimate job description, assisting the king with his toileting, the position was one of incredible trust, influence, and prestige.

The Groom of the Stool was responsible for managing the king’s personal hygiene, including wiping his rear after using the royal close stool (a portable toilet). But the role went far beyond that.

These grooms had unparalleled private access to the king, and because of the time spent in such close quarters, they became trusted confidants and even political advisors.

The intimacy of the role created an unusual path to power, every Groom of the Stool during Henry’s reign was eventually knighted.

In total, Henry VIII had four men serve in this position, including Sir William Compton and Sir Anthony Denny. Far from being laughed at, they were envied. In a court where access to the monarch was everything, the Groom of the Stool was arguably closer to Henry than anyone.

He may have sent wives to the executioner, but he certainly looked after his butt wipers.



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The original brown nose?
 
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Outintheopen said:
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Michael Rockefeller disappeared without a trace in 1961 in Papua New Guinea while researching the Asmat people, a cannibal tribe. Years later, a photograph was taken of the same tribe, and there was a white man among them.


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You just knew at Christmas, someone would ask for just the White meat on their plate.
 
Loz said:
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As some of you may recall we have 2 little ponies at home and a full size one on livery at a farm. The big one is coming home at the weekend so in the interests of establishing if the post above is correct I shall suggest to Sally that she feed the 3 of them carrots and sugar lumps while topless and allows me to record the event to share with my fellow forum members.
 
Dukesox said:
As some of you may recall we have 2 little ponies at home and a full size one on livery at a farm. The big one is coming home at the weekend so in the interests of establishing if the post above is correct I shall suggest to Sally that she feed the 3 of them carrots and sugar lumps while topless and allows me to record the event to share with my fellow forum members.
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You'll have my undying gratitude & loyalty if you do.

However, I have no space if you find you're looking for somewhere to live afterwards. Just so you know ahead of time.
 
Dukesox said:
As some of you may recall we have 2 little ponies at home and a full size one on livery at a farm. The big one is coming home at the weekend so in the interests of establishing if the post above is correct I shall suggest to Sally that she feed the 3 of them carrots and sugar lumps while topless and allows me to record the event to share with my fellow forum members.
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Good idea.

Will there be a cost for this...a membership fee perhaps? :unsure:
 
Loz said:
I'm just saying, when I mention wheelbarrowing to wimmins, nine times out of ten they find an excuse to walk out the door.

Oddly, if I don't mention it, nine out of ten walk out anyway (but it's not the same nine).
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Just get yourself to a few local livery yards and start talking about horses and equestrian equipment. Better still train as a farrier ( unless you already are a farrier) and offer your services at a few yards. You`ll never have to spend a night alone .
 
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