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"Janet Baraclough" wrote in message ... The message from "BAC" contains these words: "Janet Baraclough" wrote in message ... I hope they won't. Back in the good old days in 1950's industrial Lancashire winters were blighted with thick filthy smog. But, looking on the bright side, there was very little black spot on the roses in urban gardens in those days :-) But on the downside, roses in urban gardens were usually garish HTs(sticks for half the year) and mildewed ramblers. :-( And very nice they were, too (I don't remember much mildew). There were also hollyhocks which stayed healthy for years and years :-) |
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"martin" wrote in message ... On Thu, 28 Jul 2005 15:48:53 +0100, "BAC" wrote: "martin" wrote in message .. . On Thu, 28 Jul 2005 14:17:41 +0100, "BAC" wrote: "Mike" wrote in message ... ....I was but a scholarship kid at a public school and being of a "working class family" money did not exactly grow on a tree Do you think that experience in your formative years might go some way to explaining your apparent preoccupation with the British 'class system'? Not a preoccupation, just a very aware fact that there 'is' a class system in this country and it is alive and well. Sorry, I thought the ex-pat had posted the bit about his education, not you, my mistake. Think in terms of Peter Brough and Archie Andrews. Very good on the wireless, I thought ... Foreigners never believe that. What, that his lips never moved? |
#183
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from "Mike Lyle" contains these words: Vot about the rum to go with the C C Not even rum can make CC drinkable. I'm with you there, 100%. (If nor more) Now *A* CC is another matter: a cocktail consisting of coconut water, freshly-squeezed orange juice, grenadine and white rum. Met it and fell in love with it on a small Italian cruise liner which was docked at Tilbury. A friend was resident keyboard player and I dropped by to see him. I can't remember what the ship was called, but she had been sunk during the war, raised afterwards, repaired, refitted and was still doing Caribbean cruises at the end of the 'seventies. A very pretty ship. 'CC', BTW, is pronounced Italian-style - 'Chi-Chi'. -- Rusty Emus to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co full-stop uk http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/ |
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"Janet Baraclough" wrote in message ... The message from (Nick Maclaren) contains these words: Speaking as someone who doesn't see any point in travelling when my back garden is just as good, what's a hill? Regards, Ebeneezer Webfoot. Dear Ebenezer; if you want to know all about hills, look out of a train window as it passes through a cutting. Those steep uplands on either side of the track will give you a pretty good idea what Scotland looks like. Especially if it's raining. But it won't prepare you for the midges :-) |
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"Mike" wrote in message ... snip So it's not just me? Oh good I was beginning to think the unthinkable, that "I" was wrong! Churchill once said that he thought he was mistaken, but then he realised his mistake was thinking he was mistaken. He was joking, of course. |
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The message
from "Harold Walker" contains these words: Visited Taddy Ales Brewery a few years back and got a super recipe for GROWING and using rhubarb from the head brewmaster who used to make his own 'strong stuff'...now this is truly a gardening subject...up to now that is...... gardening mode="continue" My rhubarb, planted in the spring of 2004 as a crown about the size of a small parsnip, no sticks pulled in 2004 and only sparingly pulled this year. http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/...n/rhubarb0.jpg Taken a few weeks ago, it's spread a bit more since then... -- Rusty Emus to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co full-stop uk |
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from "Sue" contains these words: "Nick Maclaren" wrote In my view, Cloaca Cola (with apologies to Raymond) is drinkable provided that it is at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit colder than the ambient temperature. And still liquid. When you finally discover that 2 thirds full bottle of gone-flat Cola that you bought last Christmas for young visitors, you can pour it down the pan and leave a few hours. It's quite an efficient toilet cleaner. Possibly not very environmentally friendly though. Also good for etching stainless steel. -- Rusty Emus to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co full-stop uk http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/ |
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from Sacha contains these words: African safari or Cambodia would be great if the lottery decides to be kind to me :-) Not Greece and the Greek islands? Turkey? Wonderful places, packed with fascination, IMO. You're welcome. I'd fancy going to Iceland, the Faroes, the Falklands, or if I could put the clock back fifty years, Polynesia. -- Rusty Emus to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co full-stop uk http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/ |
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The message
from "Harold Walker" contains these words: From what I have read that might apply to some but is so general a statement that it really makes me wonder about Sacha......must admit I have not travelled as much as you seem to have but I suspect you are an exception to the average English person......my travels have been limited to the Africas, the middle east and a wee bit further east than that not to mention the med etc. etc....I do not count Alaska as that is USA territory nor Canada as that is the equivalant of a Yorkshireman going down south to Cornwall as Canada is so close to Cape Cod....spitting distance that is...only about 500 miles away and a pleasant day's driving with ample time for a couple of snorts before bed-time.....nor do I count the 50 odd states in the USA as that is home territory even tho it be 3000 across and over a couple of thousand down....I envy you and all of your travels...you must truly be the great exception. Hey! I've been abroad! I've been to Wales... Ducks and runs away, FAST. -- Rusty Emus to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co full-stop uk http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/ |
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"Harold Walker" wrote in message ... snip A number of postings suggested I was not qualified re England of today......seems as though others appear to be qualified re USA of today....wonder why the difference.... No difference whatsoever. Other than that most posters on this group are unable to recognise or take issue with misconceptions about the USA, so it's perhaps easier to get away with them here. |
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The message
from "Harold Walker" contains these words: That's easy. We read and travel more widely - and take it in. Sacha (remove the weeds for email) I don't think I'm especially well travelled, compared to a lot of Britons. Many go abroad for holidays at least once a year; some go more than once. Some of the young, in particular, now spend a gap year abroad after A levels and go from one country to another. The only thing I've done that is a little more unusual is to spend the best part of a year sailing from northern Spain to Cyprus, many years ago. Sacha (remove the weeds for email) Then it might suggest that the above statement re 'taking it in' etc. does not apply to you and is a generality for which, I presume, you have little data to support it....unless of course you have done extensive research into the American travel habits versus the English travel habits and their absorbtion capabilities....bully for you if you have and if you have I offer my sincere apologies.......H I could tell you a few horror stories of USanian tourists (I don't mean the usual jokes), but I'll make do with one of the other sort. It was at the (now defunct) Auchterarder Highland Games that the Mayor of Chicago, of Scottish extraction, decided to enter the tossing the caber event. He was booed back to the changing-rooms because he was wearing tracksuit trousers under his kilt... ....he returned cold and trouserless and the event started. He was - er - somewhat past his prime, and carrying a bit too much bay window before, but had a good heave and the caber sort-of toppled and fell forward a few feet. I think it was Arthur Rowe who sent the first one up, to fall on its top and topple away from him, and our mayor tried and tried, and the crowd became hushed. He kept on trying until he managed to get the caber to land and topple as it should. The Mayor beamed and the crowd erupted with genuine applause, respecting his grit and determination. He got a longer, louder ovation than the winner. -- Rusty Emus to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co full-stop uk http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/ |
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Nick Maclaren wrote:
In article , "Mike" writes: P & O R601 if anyone wants for track our course. . . . tracking . . . locked on . . . torpedoes away . . . Oops! All a misunderstanding. I didn't mean that, really. Gott in Himmel, Torps! Get some vordammte eye-glassen! Qvite clearly is it hier "P&O" sayink, nicht "PQ"! -- Mike. |
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"Mike Lyle" wrote in message ... Nick Maclaren wrote: In article , "Mike" writes: P & O R601 if anyone wants for track our course. . . . tracking . . . locked on . . . torpedoes away . . . Oops! All a misunderstanding. I didn't mean that, really. Gott in Himmel, Torps! Get some vordammte eye-glassen! Qvite clearly is it hier "P&O" sayink, nicht "PQ"! -- "I say old chap, that was rather silly of you, you've started two world wars and lost both, why start another? Third time lucky? """I think not""" (with apologies to the Muppet). You are taking on the Great British Empire you know. Not 'Great'? well the 'smaller now' British Empire. But we are still British you know old chap" |
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"Jaques d'Alltrades" wrote in message k... The message from "Harold Walker" contains these words: and coca for Coca Cola? Vot about the rum to go with the C C # Working for the Yankee dollar? /# -- Rusty Emus to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co full-stop uk http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/ 'aint' worth much these days...but back then down in the Caribean bought a lot of "fun" |
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