War r all the bilge rats who hang here ? It's talk like a pirate day and y've all vanished....:D

'K moest effe plasse .. :D

NARRR! Tis true! HAPPY TALK LIKE A PIRRRRRATE DAY!
oh just as a little pirate news. the local radio station here got some1 to go to a drivethru and order like a pirate. (for $100), he did a good job and talked like a pirate the entire time. You have not laughed until you hear a man order an eggmcmuffin, diet coke, and pirate rum, all in a pirate voice! The girl couldn't take his order becuase she was laughing too hard. (in the end breakfast was on the house because the man "made their day")
KEEP YOUR PIRATE FACES ON TODAY...ARRRR

Arr! I be celebratin' me second twenty-first!

Black Sam Bonney

"Like anyone confronted with the harshness of robbery on the high seas, you can be pessimistic at times. You can be a little bit unpredictable, but a pirate's life is far from full of certainties, so that fits in pretty well." Arr!

Arr! I be celebratin' me second twenty-first!


Twenty first what? Kill?:confused:

Twenty first what? Kill?:confused:

Arr ye scurvy dog, I see ye be displaying yer usual moronic inability to read the words that be written on yonder page, an' be committin' general buffoonery to boot! To much to yearn for that ye'd not be a silly arse on this or any other day, I reckon.

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Arr ye scurvy dog, I see ye be displaying yer usual moronic inability to read the words that be written on yonder page, an' be committin' general buffoonery to boot! To much to yearn for that ye'd not be a silly arse on this or any other day, I reckon.

Them be fightin' words, mate.
Greet ye all inquisitions in this manner?

Them be fightin' words, mate.
Greet ye all inquisitions in this manner?

:confused:

Twenty first what? Kill?:confused:

That be no inquisition, that be slander, an' Black Sam Bonney'll not stand for the likes o' that.

That be no inquisition, that be slander, an' Black Sam Bonney'll not stand for the likes o' that.
Arrrrr, once there was a time when a seaman wouldn't call himself a true man until he could boast at least that number of deaths by his own hand. 'Tis a sad day for piracy when one sees it as slanderous and not the highest of compliments.

Arrr, a pity that Ye Olde 'Cooler is dying a slow death. Perhaps we need some fresh blood in here to revive it.

Them be fightin' words, mate.
Greet ye all inquisitions in this manner?

Yeah, he belongeth to the largest bunch of pirates lead by Blackguts Bush;)

Arrr, a pity that Ye Olde 'Cooler is dying a slow death. Perhaps we need some fresh blood in here to revive it.

Is it an American thing this "Pirates day" rubbish? I haven't seen anything in our papers. It seems a little childish to me.

Col

Is it an American thing this "Pirates day" rubbish? I haven't seen anything in our papers. It seems a little childish to me.

It might seem that way to someone who doesn't like anything fun. ;)

Is it an American thing this "Pirates day" rubbish? I haven't seen anything in our papers. It seems a little childish to me.

Col

You should have listened to radio2 today, they thought it was pilot day, amongst others;):D

It might seem that way to someone who doesn't like anything fun. ;)

Isn't sex fun anymore then?:confused::p

It might seem that way to someone who doesn't like anything fun. ;)

Talking in a way pirates are supposed to have spoken isn't necessarily on my top ten ways of having fun.

Have you been doing this all day?

I'll bet the nights just fly by in your house.

BTW - cleaned and oiled that gun yet?

Col

Isn't sex fun anymore then?:confused::p

It is for some people. Are you familiar with Col's sex life or were you referring to your own? :eek::p

Talking in a way pirates are supposed to have spoken isn't necessarily on my top ten ways of having fun.

Do you have ten ways of having fun? It seems like you never have anything lighthearted to say in here. :(

It is for some people. Are you familiar with Col's sex life or were you referring to your own? :eek::p

Nothing wrong with my sex life - I pay good money for it:)

Col

Nothing wrong with my sex life - I pay good money for it:)

Col

Hey, whatever works for you. :D

Do you have ten ways of having fun? It seems like you never have anything lighthearted to say in here. :(

Being as the Yanks have almost destroyed our banking system with their wierd way of dishing out money to anyone who can breathe - it is pretty depressing and there isn't alot to smile about.

The Bank of England pumped £2 billion into the UK system today as a direct result of the Yanks banks frivolous mortgage spending.

The sooner we cut ourselves free from the Yankee dream team the better.

Col

Hey, whatever works for you. :D

As anyone with a wife will know, there's no such thing as "free" fun:p

Being as the Yanks have almost destroyed our banking system with their wierd way of dishing out money to anyone who can breathe - it is pretty depressing and there isn't alot to smile about.

The Bank of England pumped £2 billion into the UK system today as a direct result of the Yanks banks frivolous mortgage spending.

The sooner we cut ourselves free from the Yankee dream team the better.

Col

See, I knew it would end up being our fault somehow. :rolleyes:

Things can be tough for all of us, but you can either choose to have fun sometimes anyway or you can let it eat you up inside. It's not much fun walking around being bitter about everything all the time. I'm not directing that statement at anyone in particular, but I'm saying it as someone who has been at a point like that in my life before. I've been much happier since I quit carrying all the baggage around all the time.

I've been much happier since I quit carrying all the baggage around all the time.

Have you lost weight or something?:confused::D

Have you lost weight or something?:confused::D

:( I wish. I haven't really lost yet, but haven't gained either at least. :D

:( I wish. I haven't really lost yet, but haven't gained either at least. :D

You're not pregnant again yet then?:confused::eek::)

You're not pregnant again yet then?:confused::eek::)

Um, not yet. :eek: Youngun is only 5 months old. :D

Um, not yet. :eek: Youngun is only 5 months old. :D

Yes you need a rest for another month or so:D
We haven't seen any pics of the latest yet:confused:

Yes you need a rest for another month or so:D
We haven't seen any pics of the latest yet:confused:

Yes, I haven't gotten the latest developed yet. I'm a bad Mommy. :o :)

Yes, I haven't gotten the latest developed yet. I'm a bad Mommy. :o :)

get a cheap digicam then:p

get a cheap digicam then:p

(sigh) I should. I just haven't been able to justify it yet. After all, babies is expensive (in my best redneck accent). And so was our electric bill this summer. Last month alone was over $300. :mad:

And so was our electric bill this summer. Last month alone was over $300. :mad:

Is that for air con? we are led to believe that the US has very cheap energy bills, I don't spend anywhere that amount on electric even during the winter here:confused:

Is that for air con? we are led to believe that the US has very cheap energy bills, I don't spend anywhere that amount on electric even during the winter here:confused:

Yes, for the air conditioning. :mad: Our house is only about 1100 sq. ft, but it gets very hot here, we had a stretch of about 7-10 days where the high temp ranged from 102-107 every day (about 38.8-41.7 Celsius). Commonly in July and August we usually have highs of over 35 Celsius almost every day. Hubby is also very hot natured and likes to run it cold. Add to that the fact that we live in an older house that isn't well insulated and voila--recipe for extremely high electric bills. :( I never thought our energy bills were that cheap. :confused:

Yes, for the air conditioning. :mad: Our house is only about 1100 sq. ft, but it gets very hot here, we had a stretch of about 7-10 days where the high temp ranged from 102-107 every day (about 38.8-41.7 Celsius). Commonly in July and August we usually have highs of over 35 Celsius almost every day. Hubby is also very hot natured and likes to run it cold. Add to that the fact that we live in an older house that isn't well insulated and voila--recipe for extremely high electric bills. :( I never thought our energy bills were that cheap. :confused:

Only 1100 sq foot - In US terms I suppose only is about right -

http://www.finfacts.com/irelandbusinessnews/publish/article_10004604.shtml

Which two countries didn't sign up to Kyoto , US and Oz!! Global warming and air con in the houses seems a bit of a viscous circle!!!

Only 1100 sq foot - In US terms I suppose only is about right -

http://www.finfacts.com/irelandbusinessnews/publish/article_10004604.shtml

Which two countries didn't sign up to Kyoto , US and Oz!! Global warming and air con in the houses seems a bit of a viscous circle!!!

True, we tend to have more space over here and so build larger dwellings than other countries. However, the newer construction houses are much better built and insulated than older ones (our house was built in '53) and so they are much more efficient. My sister and her husband just built a new house last year, about 2400 sq. ft., and their highest electric bill during the summer was only a third of ours, even though their house is more than twice as big. :(

My house is new! - circa 1900 - its probably around the average UK size - and has the usual UK air con - windows - not that it was warm enough to open them this summer !:)

My house is new! - circa 1900 - its probably around the average UK size - and has the usual UK air con - windows - not that it was warm enough to open them this summer !:)

Doesn't the rising damp keep it cool?:eek:

Not really - but the leaky roof helps!;)

True, we tend to have more space over here and so build larger dwellings than other countries.
Thats true, we're led to believe the average USA house and garden is a similar size to Hampshire or Kent. Oh and don't forget the compulsary USA flag in the front garden.

If you live in tornado areas then its best to make them of wood.:rolleyes: (well they are in the film 'Twister')

Do people really chase Twisters? what possible use is that other than a death wish.

Col

Do people really chase Twisters? what possible use is that other than a death wish.

Col

Well it beats watching nascar or rounders I guess;)

Well it beats watching nascar or rounders I guess;)

Or kevlar rugby you cannot forget that one. Would be pritty cool to watch a twister or tornado though

Being as the Yanks have almost destroyed our banking system with their wierd way of dishing out money to anyone who can breathe - it is pretty depressing and there isn't alot to smile about.

The Bank of England pumped £2 billion into the UK system today as a direct result of the Yanks banks frivolous mortgage spending.

The sooner we cut ourselves free from the Yankee dream team the better.

Col

I wasn't aware Northern Rock was a multi-national.
The problem was caused by low interest rates world wide. Banks in all countries attempted to maintain their profit margin by lending more money at the lower rates. Mortgages were a good option since even if the borrower defaulted, you still had the house to sell and reduce your loss.
This led to loans being made to people who in a normal banking environment would never have got the loan.
PS - The time to buy will be in about 6 - 10 months directly from the bank when all those low interest mortgages have to come up for renewal at a much higher rate.

I wasn't aware Northern Rock was a multi-national.
The problem was caused by low interest rates world wide. Banks in all countries attempted to maintain their profit margin by lending more money at the lower rates. Mortgages were a good option since even if the borrower defaulted, you still had the house to sell and reduce your loss.
This led to loans being made to people who in a normal banking environment would never have got the loan.
PS - The time to buy will be in about 6 - 10 months directly from the bank when all those low interest mortgages have to come up for renewal at a much higher rate.

The problem is not as straight forward as you state, the problem is very simple, the original lender kept the equity in the home but sold the debt on to other banks, who subsequently have no recourse if the original borrower defaults. Nobody knows how much of this subprime debt has been bought up by banks around the world, or how bad debt there is, that's what's making the banking industry around the world so jittery at the minute

Rich
If I understand you correctly:
Northern Rock loaned mortgage money to people at a certain rate (lets say 200,000 at5%).
Northern Rock then sold the paper to other banks at lets say 4.5%
So Northern Rock kept the extra .5% and the other banks had the problem if the home owner defaulted.
Please correct if this is incorrect.
I know in Canada if you borrow the money from Bank A, they can't sell it without your consent (unless you are in default).

As anyone with a wife will know, there's no such thing as "free" fun:pI don't know about that yet (still getting free fun here)...

Rich
If I understand you correctly:
Northern Rock loaned mortgage money to people at a certain rate (lets say 200,000 at5%).
Northern Rock then sold the paper to other banks at lets say 4.5%
So Northern Rock kept the extra .5% and the other banks had the problem if the home owner defaulted.
Please correct if this is incorrect.

No Northern rock wasn't the problem per se, most of the US banks have been selling off their debts to other banks around the world. Banks have suddenly stopped lending to other banks because their gonna get their fingers burnt and so NR who relied on borrowing from other banks to fund it's lending was left without enough hard cash for new borrowers

HMMM. I think I'll start putting my millions other places.

Rich
If I understand you correctly:
Northern Rock loaned mortgage money to people at a certain rate (lets say 200,000 at5%).
Northern Rock then sold the paper to other banks at lets say 4.5%
So Northern Rock kept the extra .5% and the other banks had the problem if the home owner defaulted.
Please correct if this is incorrect.
I know in Canada if you borrow the money from Bank A, they can't sell it without your consent (unless you are in default).

nearly there..

Northern Rock arranges the morgage at 6%
however it borrows from other banks at 5%
keeping the difference (1%)

which is fine -- however other banks (due to the credit crisis stateside) stopped leading -
so although they can service their debt, due to goverment ruls each bank at the end of x period of time must show a balance book - and as banks where not lending moneies out to other banks
NR had to declare this to the BofE , there was little chance of this going tits up , cos it is good business - its was down to regulations that cause the problem- not any short fall in funds

the bank relied on debt as a asset - rather than savings

My house is new! - circa 1900 - its probably around the average UK size - and has the usual UK air con - windows - not that it was warm enough to open them this summer !:)

Here's my rant on the housing situation in U.S.A: All the houses with any character are being allowed to rot into the ground, sitting in high crime areas, while the offerings in the safer parts of town all look the same, cost a fortune, and have are being built with no thought to green construction, we just keep making the same mistakes over and over. Take for example this house (http://www.topekaareahomes.com/housephotos/TOPEKAMLS140576.jpg), currently priced at 21,900 US Dollar (15,547.6 Euro, I believe). I looked at this house and it is simply magnificent, though needing a lot of repair. But the bones are still good, would love to have it. Bad bad bad neighborhood. Don't go outside after dark...:(

The link doesn't work :(

nearly there..

Northern Rock arranges the morgage at 6%
however it borrows from other banks at 5%
keeping the difference (1%)

which is fine -- however other banks (due to the credit crisis stateside) stopped leading -
so although they can service their debt, due to goverment ruls each bank at the end of x period of time must show a balance book - and as banks where not lending moneies out to other banks
NR had to declare this to the BofE , there was little chance of this going tits up , cos it is good business - its was down to regulations that cause the problem- not any short fall in funds

the bank relied on debt as a asset - rather than savings

In banking, debt is an asset.
When a bank quotes it's "assets", thats the amount of money it has out on loan, not the amount of money it has on deposit.

Here's my rant on the housing situation in U.S.A: All the houses with any character are being allowed to rot into the ground, sitting in high crime areas, while the offerings in the safer parts of town all look the same, cost a fortune, and have are being built with no thought to green construction, we just keep making the same mistakes over and over. Take for example this house (http://www.topekaareahomes.com/housephotos/TOPEKAMLS140576.jpg), currently priced at 21,900 US Dollar (15,547.6 Euro, I believe). I looked at this house and it is simply magnificent, though needing a lot of repair. But the bones are still good, would love to have it. Bad bad bad neighborhood. Don't go outside after dark...:(

That seems pretty cheap here in the UK. Where I live you need to pay at least £130,000(approx 250,000$) for a pretty basic small house.

In Colchester (South East UK) you need £200,000 ($400,000) for a normal 2 bedroom semi - nothing special - if you want 3 bedrooms, look at £220,000 ($440,000).

To rent a 1 bedroom flat will set you back £700 ($1400) per month.

Col

In Colchester (South East UK) you need £200,000 ($400,000) for a normal 2 bedroom semi - nothing special - if you want 3 bedrooms, look at £220,000 ($440,000).

To rent a 1 bedroom flat will set you back £700 ($1400) per month.

Col

There are still bargains to be had but if you move out of the area, Essex is just too damn expensive now, which is why I am getting out.

I have a 3/4 bed semi-detached chalet bungalow in Essex, and where I am moving to Corby which is 1.5 hours north by car, I am buying a 5 bed detached for £10000 less.

Scot..
you've been listening to the radio adverts

The link doesn't work :(


Sorry.

I'll try to attach a couple.

I have a 3/4 bed semi-detached chalet bungalow in Essex, and where I am moving to Corby which is 1.5 hours north by car, I am buying a 5 bed detached for £10000 less.

Forget the cash saving. It'll be nice to have a whole number of bedrooms (sleeping in a fraction must get wearing):D

Sorry.

I'll try to attach a couple.

That does look pretty cheap for a house that size. Must need a lot of work both inside and out. The real kicker is the neighborhood. Nobody wants to live in a high crime area. :(

Sorry.

I'll try to attach a couple.

Hey they look pretty good, shame about the area, do the authorities not try to clean the area up?

There are still bargains to be had but if you move out of the area, Essex is just too damn expensive now, which is why I am getting out.

I have a 3/4 bed semi-detached chalet bungalow in Essex, and where I am moving to Corby which is 1.5 hours north by car, I am buying a 5 bed detached for £10000 less.

You should have bought this one Scott:D
http://news.sky.com/skynews/picture_gallery/picture_gallery/0,,70141-1273225-1,00.html

You should have bought this one Scott:D
http://news.sky.com/skynews/picture_gallery/picture_gallery/0,,70141-1273225-1,00.html


I thought Hobbiton was in New Zealand :confused:

That'd be cool name for a band - 'One Rock Cottage'

:)
ken

I thought Hobbiton was in New Zealand :confused:

You'd be surprised at just how many names around the world emanate from the UK:cool:

Sorry.

I'll try to attach a couple.

Isn't that the house from the Addams Family?

And where isn't a high crime area in the USA?

Col

Hey they look pretty good, shame about the area, do the authorities not try to clean the area up?

Like many cities in the USA, law enforcement is the last to get any funding. Plus, the existing neighbors don't appear to be the type to care about each other...:(

Isn't that the house from the Addams Family?

And where isn't a high crime area in the USA?

Col

No, Col that's not the Addams family home. but you are right, it is hard to find a safe haven anymore...

No, Col that's not the Addams family home. but you are right, it is hard to find a safe haven anymore...

I notice it's made of wood so it must be in a hurricane area - all we ever see after a hurricane is wooden houses destroyed.

Here's a tip - try bricks, they're really good for building houses, even the Romans thought so, shame the USA is a little slower to catch on:rolleyes:

Col

Actually, frame (wood) houses are the norm in most places in the US. I am suprized at the number of frame houses in most American cities when I go there. Even very expensive houses on the "right side of the tracks".

Toronto has an advantage. A big chunk of the city burned down in the great Toronto fire in 1912. The insurance companies said they wouldn't re-insure unless you re-built in brick.

As anyone with a wife will know, there's no such thing as "free" fun:p

Yes pretty much the free is knocked out of everything, and you apparently immediatly do everything wrong :confused:

Oh and don't forget the compulsary USA flag in the front garden.
Col

I'll never tire of hearing about the stereotypical viewpoints of Brits on American's way of life.
How utterly absurd.

Yes pretty much the free is knocked out of everything, and you apparently immediatly do everything wrong :confused:

According to my wife I only have two faults - everything I say and everything I do :confused:

I'll never tire of hearing about the stereotypical viewpoints of Brits on American's way of life.
How utterly absurd.

Isn't the obverse also true though?:confused:;)

I'll never tire of hearing about the stereotypical viewpoints of Brits on American's way of life.
How utterly absurd.

Americans,

Have a flag in the front garden.

They have a flag badge on their lapel (like GWB always wears)

They carry shopping in brown paper bags with a french stick poking out.

Cars are massive V8's

Table cloths are always red gingham design

In a restaurant, nobody goes to the cashier to pay, you throw the money on the table and walk out.

Newspaper deliveries are thrown by a kid on a bike rather than posted through the door.

A 'diner' is always a converted railway carriage in the middle of town

Aliens always visit an out-of-the-way town in Arizona rather than Times Square

People chew tobacco and spit alot

Shall I go on?

Col

Americans,

Have a flag in the front garden.

They have a flag badge on their lapel (like GWB always wears)

They carry shopping in brown paper bags with a french stick poking out.

Cars are massive V8's

Table cloths are always red gingham design

In a restaurant, nobody goes to the cashier to pay, you throw the money on the table and walk out.

Newspaper deliveries are thrown by a kid on a bike rather than posted through the door.

A 'diner' is always a converted railway carriage in the middle of town

Aliens always visit an out-of-the-way town in Arizona rather than Times Square

People chew tobacco and spit alot

Shall I go on?

Col

thats essex your talking about ....

thats essex your talking about ....

Yes - Essex in Vermont USA

Chittenden County
Including: Essex Junction
Chartered: June 7, 1763 (New Hampshire Grant)
Area: 25,214 Acres = 39.4 Square Miles [ Size Rank: 134* ]
Coordinates (Geographic Center): 73°04''W 44°31'N
Altitude: 492 feet ASL
Population (US Census, 2000): 18,626 [ Population Rank: 2* ]
Population Density (persons per square mile): 472.7 [ Density Rank: 10* ]


Col

Isn't the obverse also true though?:confused:;)
Definitely. Since arriving here, I've heard - from Canadians and Americans, both - that
1) it always rains in the UK (I mean every day)
2) that everyone has bad teeth
3) that there are only two television stations
4) that everything is smaller
5) that you can pretty much see the whole of Europe in a week or two (sorry, not 'see', I should say 'do', they have this bizarre belief that Europe is an activity, rather than a place)
There's rarely any insult meant by any of them, but the stereotypes are there.

Definitely. Since arriving here, I've heard - from Canadians and Americans, both - that
1) it always rains in the UK (I mean every day)
2) that everyone has bad teeth
3) that there are only two television stations
4) that everything is smaller
5) that you can pretty much see the whole of Europe in a week or two (sorry, not 'see', I should say 'do', they have this bizarre belief that Europe is an activity, rather than a place)
There's rarely any insult meant by any of them, but the stereotypes are there.

all true you know ,
rained today
dentist tomorrow
my digital box has broken -(can now only get 2 channels)
everything smaller ? - well I put that down to a cold spell
Europe in a week , well if you miss those countries that are dull
Belgium, France, Germany, then possibly (only kidding France & Germeany)

rained today

Case proven.
dentist tomorrow

What do they do, paint the yellow stains on and make sure every tooth is crooked?
my digital box has broken -(can now only get 2 channels)

Two more than I could pick up where I live, without cable/satellite.
everything smaller ? - well I put that down to a cold spell

You can blame what you like, son. ;)
Europe in a week , well if you miss those countries that are dull
Frighteningly close to what I hear, here :eek:

You can blame what you like, son. ;)


No... honest its cold...(lol)

Definitely. Since arriving here, I've heard - from Canadians and Americans, both - that
1) it always rains in the UK (I mean every day)
2) that everyone has bad teeth
3) that there are only two television stations
4) that everything is smaller
5) that you can pretty much see the whole of Europe in a week or two (sorry, not 'see', I should say 'do', they have this bizarre belief that Europe is an activity, rather than a place)
There's rarely any insult meant by any of them, but the stereotypes are there.

You left out chimney sweeps. We all think you clean chimneys for a living :p

You left out chimney sweeps. We all think you clean chimneys for a living :p
Yeah? Then where do all the butlers come from? :D

Definitely. Since arriving here, I've heard - from Canadians and Americans, both - that
1) it always rains in the UK (I mean every day)
2) that everyone has bad teeth
3) that there are only two television stations
4) that everything is smaller
5) that you can pretty much see the whole of Europe in a week or two (sorry, not 'see', I should say 'do', they have this bizarre belief that Europe is an activity, rather than a place)
There's rarely any insult meant by any of them, but the stereotypes are there.

True

Rained bloody hard today
Dentist next monday
only 2 decent TV stations (the other 100 odd are american rubbish)
small is beautiful
You can do Europe in a week easy on a motorbike

Yellow stains on teeth are due to smoking alot

Col

You can do Europe in a week easy on a motorbike


They've got you, like it or not.:(
Europe can be 'visited or even 'looked at'. It can't be 'done'.

CE can even do it on that piece of kiddie scooter he has - :)

Yeah? Then where do all the butlers come from? :D

You got me :D

Now here's a Brit (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P._G._Wodehouse) who loved our glorious country. :p

CE can even do it on that piece of kiddie scooter he has - :)

I think he's upgraded recently to the Blowdryer 150 ;)

I think he's upgraded recently to the Blowdryer 150 ;)


All of it kind of explains his snippy attitude huh - Having to drive a Blowdryer 150 to work in the cold UK rain everyday because his Queenie puts a 700% tax on his petro ; :eek:

Now here's a Brit (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P._G._Wodehouse) who loved our glorious country. :p

Not surprising
(Quote) "He was also profoundly uninterested in politics and world affairs."
:D

Not surprising
(Quote) "He was also profoundly uninterested in politics and world affairs."
:D

I'm getting my butt kicked here :mad:

*Note to self - do not quip with Alc** :p

All of it kind of explains his snippy attitude huh - Having to drive a Blowdryer 150 to work in the cold UK rain everyday because his Queenie puts a 700% tax on his petro ; :eek:

The Queen (God Bless Her) does not charge taxes. Thats why we have a government and a Prime Minister. Please get your facts correct rather than trying to be smart.

Col

CE can even do it on that piece of kiddie scooter he has - :)
Unlike trying to do it on a Hardly Driveable which would have trouble reaching Dover let alone Spain:rolleyes:

Col

The Queen (God Bless Her) ...

Did she sneeze? If she did - 'gesundheit'! :p

Talk about living in a fairly tale world :p

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Did she sneeze? If she did - 'gesundheit'! :p

Talk about living in a fairly tale world :p

Her Majesty (God bless 'er) should be blessed at all times.
(and I wouldn't have said the world was even slightly 'tale', never find 'fairly')

Her Majesty (God bless 'er) should be blessed at all times.

But why would an adamant atheist 'God' bless anyone -

But why would an adamant atheist 'God' bless anyone -
It dates back to the ancient times when people were far more gullible and belief in God, ghosts, goblins, a flat earth, etc. was far more prevalent.

It's lasted this long due to the great esteem in which all British people hold both the church and the Royal family.

And 'gesundheit' is a German word, so would never cross the lips of an honest, hardworking Briton.

It dates back to the ancient times when people were far more gullible and belief in God, ghosts, goblins, a flat earth, etc. was far more prevalent.

It's lasted this long due to the great esteem in which all British people hold both the church and the Royal family.

And 'gesundheit' is a German word, so would never cross the lips of an honest, hardworking Briton.

Curious contradiction as certain ‘Royal’s seem to be rather fond of Germany :eek:

Look I apoligize about the Queen remark - Just trying to get a rise out of CE...

She seems like a nice enough lady :)

Look I apoligize about the Queen remark - Just trying to get a rise out of CE...

Okay, that all went wrong.
I sometimes forget that tongue-in-cheek doesn't translate well to text :o

The royals in general are not that popular in the UK (certainly less so than they used to be). The whole 'God Bless Her' thing is a bit of a running joke, and a hang over from the days when the reigning monarch was revered and if you had any doubts about the existence of God you kept them to yourself.

No apologies necessary, it was a weak attempt a joke and I shall now slink away. :o

Okay, that all went wrong.
I sometimes forget that tongue-in-cheek doesn't translate well to text :o

The royals in general are not that popular in the UK (certainly less so than they used to be). The whole 'God Bless Her' thing is a bit of a running joke, and a hang over from the days when the reigning monarch was revered and if you had any doubts about the existence of God you kept them to yourself.

No apologies necessary, it was a weak attempt a joke and I shall now slink away. :o

Please don't leave on my part, I find it refreshing to have dialog with a person of your caliber. As opposed to the likes of CE and his little brother whom like to blast away at the US of A and then get all bent when a little swipe is made at British culture...:)

Please don't leave on my part, I find it refreshing to have dialog with a person of your caliber. As opposed to the likes of CE and his little brother whom like to blast away at the US of A and then get all bent when a little swipe is made at British culture...:)
Typical American! You seem to be determined to take every blatantly insulting remark made against your country the wrong way. Saying that you're a bunch of war-mongering, xenophobic control freaks isn't necessarily intended in a bad, way you know? Constructive criticism can be helpful. I'm sure that's all these people - whose names I can't begin to imagine - had in mind.

Anyway, it's not your place to criticize British culture, when it was the cradle of civilisation (in spite of whatever so-called 'proof' the Africans, Egyptians, Greeks, etc. come out with). If it weren't for a small minority of ungrateful foreigners, the world would know the truth about our invention of everything from gravity to the space shuttle, and how we conquered so much land by asking politely if people would like to be colonised, pointing out the benefits of being semi-British.

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(i think i will now slink away...:()

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(i think i will now slink away...:()
Just so long as you're only joking. :D

:D


I had to do a re-take at who was writing that - Thought it was CE for a minute :p

(and I thought the 'cradle of civilisation' was somewhere in Essex :p)

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(i think i will now slink away...:()

Excellent idea

Col

Please show a little respect for Her Royal Majesty, Elizabeth II.
Queen of Canada and some other places.:D

"You'll have to be patient with the Americans, they've not been in the business of leading the world as long as Britain was".
Sidney Poitier - To Sir With Love.

Please show a little respect for Her Royal Majesty, Elizabeth II.
Queen of Canada and some other places.:D

"You'll have to be patient with the Americans, they've not been in the business of leading the world as long as Britain was".
Sidney Poitier - To Sir With Love.

list of the queens titles

en Elizabeth II's titles (past and present) in each of her realms are:


[edit] Americas
Antigua and Barbuda:

Titles
Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen of Antigua and Barbuda and of Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth (1981-present)
Styles
Her Majesty (1981-present)
The Bahamas:

Titles
Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and of Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth (1973-present)
Styles
Her Majesty (1973-present)
Barbados:

Titles
Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen of Barbados and of Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth (1966-present)
Styles
Her Majesty (1966-present)
Belize:

Titles
Elizabeth The Second, by the Grace of God, Queen of Belize and of Her Other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth (1981-present)
Styles
Her Majesty (1981-present)
Canada:

Titles
English: Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom, Canada and Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith[1] (1953-present)
French: Elizabeth Deux, par la grâce de Dieu Reine du Royaume-Uni, du Canada et de ses autres royaumes et territoires, Chef du Commonwealth, Défenseur de la Foi[2] (1953-present)
Styles
English:
Her Majesty (1952-present)
French:
Sa Majesté (1952-present)
Other Notes
In some cases, such as an oath of allegiance, Elizabeth's Canadian title is shortened to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, Queen of Canada[3]
In some older documents in French, Elizabeth's name is spelled "Élisabeth".
Grenada:

Titles
Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Grenada and Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth (1974-present)
Styles
Her Majesty (1974-present)
Jamaica:

Titles
Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen of Jamaica and of Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth (1962-present)
Styles
Her Majesty (1962-present)
Saint Kitts and Nevis:

Titles
Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen of Saint Christopher and Nevis and of Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth (1983-present)
Styles
Her Majesty (1983-present)
Saint Lucia:

Titles
Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen of Saint Lucia and of Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth (1979-present)
Styles
Her Majesty (1979-present)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines:

Titles
Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and of Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth (1979-present)
Styles
Her Majesty (1979-present)

[edit] Europe
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland:

Titles
English: Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith (1953-present)
Latin: Elizabeth II, Dei Gratia Britanniarum Regnorumque Suorum Ceterorum Regina, Consortionis Populorum Princeps, Fidei Defensor (1953-present)
Welsh: Elizabeth yr Ail, trwy Ras Duw, o Deyrnas Unedig Prydain Fawr a Gogledd Iwerddon a'i Theyrnasoedd a'i Thiriogaethau eraill, Brenhines, Pennaeth y Gymanwlad, Amddiffynnydd y Ffydd[4] (1953-present)
English: Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, Ireland and the British Dominions beyond the Seas Queen, Defender of the Faith (1952-1953)
Latin: Elizabeth II, Dei Gratia Magnae Britanniae, Hiberniae et terrarum transmarinarum quae in ditione sunt Britannica Regina, Fidei Defensor (1952-1953)
Duchess of Edinburgh, Countess of Merioneth and Baroness Greenwich (November 22 1947-February 6 1952)
Princess of the United Kingdom (April 21 1926-February 6 1952)
Styles
Her Royal Highness (1926-1952)
Her Majesty (1952-present)
Isle of Man:

Lord of Mann (1952-present)
Islands of Guernsey & Jersey:

Duke of Normandy (1952-present)

[edit] Oceania
Australia:

Titles
Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen of Australia and Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth (1953-present)
Styles
Her Majesty (1952-present)
New Zealand:

Titles
Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen of New Zealand and Her Other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith (1953-present)
Styles
Her Majesty (1952-present)
Papua New Guinea:

Titles
Elizabeth the Second, Queen of Papua New Guinea and of Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth (1975-present)
Styles
Her Majesty (1975-present)
Solomon Islands:

Titles
Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen of the Solomon Islands and of Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth (1978-present)
Styles
Her Majesty (1978-present)
Tuvalu:

Titles
Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen of Tuvalu and of Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth (1978-present)
Styles
Her Majesty (1978-present)

[edit] Non-official titles

[edit] Europe
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Chieftain of the Braemar Gathering[5]

[edit] Oceania
Fiji
Fijian: Ilisapeci-Na Radi ni Viti kei Peritania
English: Elizabeth, Queen of Fiji and Great Britain, Paramount Chief of the Fijian Islands
New Zealand
Māori: Kotuku
English: The White Heron

[edit] Former royal titles
Elizabeth II also held the following titles at various times in her reign:


[edit] Africa
Ghana
Elizabeth the Second, Queen of Ghana and of Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth (1957-1960)
Nigeria
Elizabeth the Second, Queen of Nigeria and of Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth (1960-1963)
Sierra Leone
Elizabeth the Second, Queen of Sierra Leone and of Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth (1961-1971)
Tanganyika
[6]
Elizabeth the Second, Queen of Tanganyika and of Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth (1961-1962)
Uganda
Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen of Uganda and of Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth (1962-1963)
Kenya
Elizabeth the Second, Queen of Kenya and of Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth (1963-1964)
Malawi
Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen of Malawi and of Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth (1964-1966)
Mauritius
Elizabeth the Second, Queen of Mauritius and of Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth (1968-1992)
South Africa
Elizabeth the Second, Queen of South Africa and Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth (1952-1961)
The Gambia
Elizabeth the Second, Queen of The Gambia and of Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth (1965-1970)
Rhodesia (1965-1970)[7]

[edit] Asia
Pakistan
Elizabeth the Second, Queen of the United Kingdom and of Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth (1952-1956)
Ceylon
[8]
Elizabeth the Second, Queen of Ceylon and of Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth (1952-1972)

[edit] The Americas
Trinidad and Tobago
Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen of Trinidad and Tobago and of Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth (1962-1976)
Guyana
Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen of Guyana and of Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth (1966-1970)

[edit] Europe
Malta
Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen of Malta and of Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth (1965-1974)

[edit] Oceania
Fiji
Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen of Fiji and of Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth (1970-1987

George Bush, by the grace of sods, self elected, self opionated, ruler of the free world:rolleyes:

Like I said...other places

George Bush, by the grace of sods, self elected, self opionated, ruler of the free world:rolleyes:

There have been no shortage of those...and not just Americans.

George Bush, by the grace of sods, self elected, self opionated, ruler of the free world:rolleyes:

you've misspelt opiate...

and he wasn't self-elected. His brother helped. :D