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Post by iandhunt on Oct 24, 2013 7:11:53 GMT 1
Americans over this side of the pond have no way of referencing the lifestyle of the British unless they've watched a lot of BBC, but then that gives them a skewed reference too. Oh look, a Doctor Who marathon! Thanks BBC America.  |
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Post by Crazy Horse on Oct 24, 2013 8:58:00 GMT 1
CH, I don't mean to sound rude, but I have always wondered if you are really serious when you talk about your servants? Or is that just a bit of that dry English humour? JK, My dear fellow, you could never be rude, of that I feel quite certain. I for one rarely take offence at anything these days, so rest assured, all is well and will remain so. As for conversing about the servants, I usually only see Richardson the butler, our gamekeeper (I forget the chaps name, pleasant enough I find) and sometimes one of the gardeners to discuss the molehill problem on the croquet lawn. Richardson is a fine fellow and controls the other servants with grace and dignity, not to mention one of my Purdeys, which I allow him to use on various occasions. The rest of the servants are usually out of sight, either downstairs or preparing the house as usual, except for the comely wenches guarding the precious MARMITE stocks. I am rather amused and somewhat perplexed by the use of the term "over the pond". We have numerous dew ponds for the animals on our estate of course, together with our fishing and boating lake for amusement. However, I firmly believed that England and America,Canada, etc, were separated by a larger volume of water called an ocean, at least according to the globe in the study. Perhaps I am mistaken, it has been known to be the case once or twice. I do enjoy these little chats and find them most enlightening and educational. I must stop now though, Richardson has just brought in the toast and MARMITE for breakfast, with coffee of course, this being the correct time to partake of such a beverage. Until next time then, I wish you all a splendid day and a molehill free croquet lawn. |
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Post by renard80 on Oct 24, 2013 16:53:51 GMT 1
Americans over this side of the pond have no way of referencing the lifestyle of the British unless they've watched a lot of BBC, but then that gives them a skewed reference too. Many of us over here are hooked on your fascinating documentary series, 'The Simpsons'.  And most of our knowledge of Australian culture derives from their documentary, 'Neighbours'. And Sir Les Patterson, of course. (Just thought I'd drag the Aussies into this, too . . .  ) |
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Post by Crazy Horse on Oct 25, 2013 10:11:02 GMT 1
"Many of us over here are hooked on your fascinating documentary series, 'The Simpsons'"
Renard,
Would you be referring to Wallis Simpson and King Edward VIII? I didn't realise they had made a documentary series, what channel is it on, or is it a program on the wireless perhaps?
As for the Australian influence, I am more of a Crocodile Dundee devotee myself. This Les Patterson person, dear me, no.
Regarding neighbours, well we don't have many close by, the estates here are rather large and spread out, do you see?
On another note, Lady CH rather likes "Countdown" on the moving picture box, especially when eating MARMITE!
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Post by renard80 on Oct 25, 2013 20:56:47 GMT 1
. . . is it a program on the wireless perhaps? A WHAT? A PROGRAM? Come on, CH, your standards are slippping. You'd be the first to criticise any other Englishman for such spelling.  (It seems all we Brits are getting a little stir-crazy with these perpetual high winds. My thumbs are seizing up from lack of use . . .  ) |
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Post by toff on Oct 25, 2013 22:57:07 GMT 1
Shame on you my lord! 'Tis a PROGRAMME that comes upon the wireless! In your shoes, I would have your wenches strip you down, and apply 50 lashes for this lapse! ( however, if you are disinclined to this, I would quite happily stand in your stead! ( call of duty and all that! ) Oh...lashings of MARMITE as well! |
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Post by Crazy Horse on Oct 26, 2013 8:32:13 GMT 1
Gentlemen, gentlemen, please, panic not. As you both must be aware by now, I put these little things in from time to time, (not too often otherwise it gets too predictable) in order to keep everyone on their toes! Now, the real reason that I said program was to try and engage some more of our American friends, as they would surely have and know that spelling. Sort of like colour and color, do you see?  Standards gentlemen, not slipping, just going into my old English teacher Mr. Walsh's habit of throwing something in the works to see if it is being read and "inwardly digested" as he used to say. Loathed the chap at the time, but what a teacher he was as I later appreciated. Some of you might think of this as an excuse, but that would surely be beneath you and completely wrong. I am just wondering why it took you so long to respond, was it lack of MARMITE? |
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Post by renard80 on Oct 26, 2013 23:18:32 GMT 1
I'm beginning to suspect that you are secretly a politician, CH. That example of pure BS when caught out would guarantee you high office in any political party. |
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Post by Crazy Horse on Oct 27, 2013 10:05:12 GMT 1
Hah, found out at last! If you watch Prime minister's question time, you might spot me somewhere you cunning old fox! Actually this is all just a cunning plan and an amusing ploy to get to ten pages of this absolute trivia before I leave for the delights of an Australian summer, rather than an English winter. Taking a large jar of MARMITE with me of course, and yes, it is sealed and will be declared. |
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Post by renard80 on Oct 27, 2013 13:10:42 GMT 1
. . . Actually this is all just a cunning plan and an amusing ploy to get to ten pages of this absolute trivia . . . Nah, this won't get to ten pages. People have more sense than to waste time with such nonsense. |
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Post by Crazy Horse on Oct 28, 2013 9:24:55 GMT 1
Nearly there!
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Post by toff on Oct 28, 2013 11:48:29 GMT 1
Don't
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Post by toff on Oct 28, 2013 11:48:40 GMT 1
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Post by toff on Oct 28, 2013 11:48:53 GMT 1
how.....
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Post by toff on Oct 28, 2013 11:49:07 GMT 1
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