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Old Jul 8th 2010, 7:55 pm
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Originally Posted by Lorry1
sorry shouldn't laugh, but it is funny!
Doesnt seem like it when you are swimming at the Y and half the teenage boys there should by rights be wearing bras
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Old Jul 8th 2010, 11:38 pm
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Originally Posted by cheeky_monkey
and why do they say erb instead of herb?
This from the people bring us Warwick.
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Old Jul 9th 2010, 12:05 am
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Originally Posted by rwin
This from the people bring us Warwick.
Yeah - but it's OUR language mate. We can do what we want with it.
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Old Jul 9th 2010, 4:15 am
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Originally Posted by Edo
Do you mind me asking which area of construction do you work in?
i work in commercial and institutional construction ie schools hospitals retail offices etc..i dont do civils.. roads bridges tunnels etc.
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Old Jul 9th 2010, 7:46 am
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Originally Posted by cheeky_monkey
i work in commercial and institutional construction ie schools hospitals retail offices etc..i dont do civils.. roads bridges tunnels etc.
Thanks for reply. I also work as a Planner in construction. Is it OK if I send you a PM?
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Originally Posted by Oink
There's too many fat people in Canada for my liking. Of course the UK is getting just as bad.
Gunts, the lot of 'em
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Old Jul 9th 2010, 2:56 pm
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Yes 'erb' instead of herb grinds right through me
'erbal essences' shampoo

Also, the way the say 'router' and 'routing'
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Old Jul 9th 2010, 3:09 pm
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Default Re: What do you NOT like about living in Canada

Originally Posted by Lorry1
Yes 'erb' instead of herb grinds right through me
'erbal essences' shampoo

Also, the way the say 'router' and 'routing'
I never use the H in Herb.
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Old Jul 9th 2010, 3:12 pm
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Originally Posted by el_richo
I never use the H in Herb.
A true Scouser wouldn't either. In Liverpool the H is silent like in 'orse.
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Old Jul 9th 2010, 3:19 pm
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Originally Posted by el_richo
I never use the H in Herb.
Why not?
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Originally Posted by Steve_P
A true Scouser wouldn't either. In Liverpool the H is silent like in 'orse.
but it's horse!!!!
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Old Jul 9th 2010, 3:32 pm
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Default Re: What do you NOT like about living in Canada

Originally Posted by Lorry1
Yes 'erb' instead of herb grinds right through me
'erbal essences' shampoo

Also, the way the say 'router' and 'routing'
They say 'erbs' and spices but when it comes to the name Herbert they say "Herb"?!
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Old Jul 9th 2010, 3:39 pm
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Default Re: What do you NOT like about living in Canada

Originally Posted by Lorry1
Why not?
Cos i'm not posh.

It's a n'erb where i come from, in the same way a hammer is actually a n'ammer

It's all about the accent and pronunciation innit.
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Old Jul 9th 2010, 3:46 pm
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Default Re: What do you NOT like about living in Canada

i have to admit, that even being a pedantic englishman, these north amurikun types pronounce our language far better than we do!

to elaborate, 'soccer' is an english term that the British created and now resent and a certain periodic element was also initially named Aluminum with troublesome eurotypes again entering the fray by changing it to Aluminium.

One can only conclude that we should quit presuming superiority and pull our fekkin 'eads in!
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Default Re: What do you NOT like about living in Canada

Originally Posted by paolosmythe
i have to admit, that even being a pedantic englishman, these north amurikun types pronounce our language far better than we do!

to elaborate, 'soccer' is an english term that the British created and now resent and a certain periodic element was also initially named Aluminum with troublesome eurotypes again entering the fray by changing it to Aluminium.

One can only conclude that we should quit presuming superiority and pull our fekkin 'eads in!
A big hand for paolosmythe.
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