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Englishmum Dec 7th 2010 1:33 pm

Off-topic posts from over 50's/60's thread
 

Originally Posted by dontheturner (Post 9027471)
Say between Wales, and the Midlands of Birmingham. (go West from Birmingham.) Much more Rural, is Shropshire - lots of greenery. Oh! And we do have a 'City of the Future', TELFORD. dontheturner

I grew up in Coventry, Warwickshire (now part of the West Midlands :frown:) and used to drive through Shropshire on the way to North Wales (a landmark is the 'Wrekin').

The town of Ludlow in Shropshire is very beautiful - and like Shrewsbury has lots of Tudor black & white buildings. There was a very funny TV comedy mini-series in the mid-80s called 'Blott on the Landscape' which was filmed in Ludlow, particulary an old inn set in the town square.

I had a boyfriend who used to go to boarding school in Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire. The countryside is glorious around there. Actually Herefordshire is also a county further south which also borders Wales....again lovely countryside too.

Going slightly off-topic; Dontheturner - what are you doing at Christmas this year? I know it's not really celebrated in Thailand (although many of the tourist hotels and shopping areas will put up decorations and a tree). I'm flying from New York to Singapore next week, but Christmas just doesn't feel right in the tropics...:unsure:

Do you have a Tesco Lotus supermarket in your area? I spotted one in Phuket, and they're also in Malaysia - but sadly not in Singapore (although of course they're nowhere near as good as the 'real thing' in the UK!). I've also seen a couple of 'Boots the Chemist' shops in Bangkok - even doing the '3 for 2' promotions like they have in the UK......I reckon their biggest sellers are Western size condoms....:lol:

dontheturner Dec 7th 2010 1:49 pm

Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
 

Originally Posted by Englishmum (Post 9027551)
I did "O" level Social & Economic History which covered the Industrial Revolution. We went on a fun-filled school trip to Coalbrookdale/Blists Hill museum (a working museum, lots of guides/workers dressed in Victorian clothes and operating machinery, selling items in the shops, making candles etc.) and to Ironbridge. I went back there a few years ago with my parents and kids - my dad thought it was wonderful.

PS English mum, And those other things - NEVER worn one. So Although I know they split, no chance with me! don

dunroving Dec 7th 2010 10:33 pm

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Originally Posted by dontheturner (Post 9027565)
PS English mum, And those other things - NEVER worn one. So Although I know they split, no chance with me! don

Errr, Don, TMI. :thumbdown:

dontheturner Dec 7th 2010 10:54 pm

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Originally Posted by dunroving (Post 9028306)
Errr, Don, TMI. :thumbdown:

? don

dunroving Dec 7th 2010 10:57 pm

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Originally Posted by dontheturner (Post 9028352)
? don

TMI = Too Much Information.

dontheturner Dec 7th 2010 11:10 pm

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Originally Posted by dunroving (Post 9028356)
TMI = Too Much Information.

Who To? And what was that all about? Please explain your self.

I don't think you have any idea, what the lady was talking to me about. < Unless of course you are under the age of consent. Don

dunroving Dec 7th 2010 11:17 pm

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Originally Posted by dontheturner (Post 9028378)
Who To? And what was that all about? Please explain your self.

I don't think you have any idea, what the lady was talking to me about. < Unless of course you are under the age of consent. Don

Don, OK, maybe I have to spell it out - do we really need to know the details of your condom-using habits?

And why woould I have no idea what she was talking about? I can read and I can use Google if I need further information.

And I wouldn't tell a "lady" whether I use a condom on a public forum (and I definitely include Englishmum under that definition).

Keep yer 'air on.

dontheturner Dec 7th 2010 11:20 pm

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Originally Posted by dunroving (Post 9028389)
Don, OK, maybe I have to spell it out - do we really need to know the details of your condom-using habits?

And why woould I have no idea what she was talking about? I can read and I can use Google if I need further information.

And I wouldn't tell a "lady" whether I use a condom on a public forum (and I definitely include Englishmum under that definition).

Keep yer 'air on.

It was dealt with, Past & Gone. Why did you need to resurrect it? You do this too much. Don't bother me. grow up. Second time you have tried to pull me up about things. We do not need it. (Go back and study Gumtree if it is so good).

dunroving Dec 7th 2010 11:59 pm

Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
 

Originally Posted by dontheturner (Post 9028394)
It was dealt with, Past & Gone. Why did you need to resurrect it? You do this too much. Don't bother me. grow up. Second time you have tried to pull me up about things. We do not need it. (Go back and study Gumtree if it is so good).

Maybe I'm not keeping up (hard to do in this thread!), but I didn't see any post where this was "dealt with".

The TMI reference is usually used as a humorous comment - if you are "bothered" by a mild, subtle comment objecting to you using sexual innuendo then I think this maybe says more about you than it does about me (perhaps that possibility hasn't occurred to you?). I'm not sure who really needs to grow up.

As for telling me to "Go back to Gumtree", that's the sort of comment I expect from a redneck, not an expat. The UK belief in free speech - surely you remember that? I've contributed to this site for years, always within the rules of conduct, and I don't intend to stop now.

I think you need to get over yourself and move on. I can't see why you wanted to perpetuate this line of discussion in the first place.

Victor Meldrew Dec 15th 2010 12:54 am

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Quote from DTT on 50's/60's thread:

TT - It is not just the pies - everything in Greggs, just makes you so hungry!
Including the pasties, and the bread, also Salad Sandwiches.
You really need to go to www.greggs.co.uk and you will be in the shop! Went to the local Hospital, for FREE medication repeats today, and the Doc (She) gave me 6 months supply, and said for us to go back, two weeks before we leave, for another repeat, and we shall be taking a large cake, for the massage girls, (who Oil me up) and one for the nurses too. (67 Days to leave here) Love Don. xx

He's at it again!! :ohmy::o

sallysimmons Dec 15th 2010 2:54 am

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I'm so confused by this thread!

Gabgoeshome Dec 15th 2010 3:29 am

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Originally Posted by sallysimmons (Post 9042025)
I'm so confused by this thread!

You are not the only one .:confused:

What type of things are ment to be posted here BTW ?

Victor Meldrew Dec 15th 2010 3:44 am

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It's a cut and paste from the 50's/60's thread on the moving back to UK forum.

I'm guessing it was removed as it was 'off topic' from the other contributions to the thread.

I think the guy who made the comments (Don) gets a bit frisky with the ladies at times and his comments reflect this. Hence.....

:rofl:

Gabgoeshome Dec 15th 2010 5:06 am

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Originally Posted by Victor Meldrew (Post 9042138)
It's a cut and paste from the 50's/60's thread on the moving back to UK forum.

I'm guessing it was removed as it was 'off topic' from the other contributions to the thread.

I think the guy who made the comments (Don) gets a bit frisky with the ladies at times and his comments reflect this. Hence.....

:rofl:

Right ,I was wondering if it was a thread for Don's 'cheeky ' moments !

Thanks for explaining :rofl:

dontheturner Dec 15th 2010 12:27 pm

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Originally Posted by Gabgoeshome (Post 9042112)
You are not the only one .:confused:

What type of things are ment to be posted here BTW ?

Gab - off topic?? Perhaps a little. frisky???
Not at all. Most times, my Wife is lying on the next bed. She has Thai massage ( pressure points only) Whilst I have Oil massage.
Patients in the hospital clinic , and me included, tend to wander off and dream, as it is so relaxing, for the one and a half hours.
That is when I start to think of the places like Greggs, I miss till we get back, into the land of the living. Regards All, Don

Gabgoeshome Dec 15th 2010 1:42 pm

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Originally Posted by dontheturner (Post 9042959)
Gab - off topic?? Perhaps a little. frisky???
Not at all. Most times, my Wife is lying on the next bed. She has Thai massage ( pressure points only) Whilst I have Oil massage.
Patients in the hospital clinic , and me included, tend to wander off and dream, as it is so relaxing, for the one and a half hours.
That is when I start to think of the places like Greggs, I miss till we get back, into the land of the living. Regards All, Don

LOL ...I am sure your mind wonders to Greggs :)

Our local High Street has /had one ,I think they do a really nice cheese and bacon 'something ' -do you know the name ?

Not long for you now ...:)

BTW,do you think your wife will enjoy bakery products ?

dontheturner Dec 15th 2010 4:33 pm

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Originally Posted by Gabgoeshome (Post 9043112)
LOL ...I am sure your mind wonders to Greggs :)

Our local High Street has /had one ,I think they do a really nice cheese and bacon 'something ' -do you know the name ?

Not long for you now ...:)

BTW,do you think your wife will enjoy bakery products ?

No Gab, she does not eat, Bread, Cakes nor Pastries - understandable really - They cannot do cakes - you should see them. All exactly the same, but some may have a cherry on top ( but not the glace' ones), they do have. cream, well it is what I call 'ersatz' - totally bland.. She will eat sausage, but uses lots of chilli on everything. - But Tesco/Lotus here, do sell French sticks! ... however, Greggs, I need to get shares, I think! love don

dontheturner Dec 15th 2010 4:45 pm

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Originally Posted by dontheturner (Post 9043347)
No Gab, she does not eat, Bread, Cakes nor Pastries - understandable really - They cannot do cakes - you should see them. All exactly the same, but some may have a cherry on top ( but not the glace' ones), they do have. cream, well it is what I call 'ersatz' - totally bland.. She will eat sausage, but uses lots of chilli on everything. - But Tesco/Lotus here, do sell French sticks! ... however, Greggs, I need to get shares, I think! love don

PS Gab - I think it is called breakfast Roll, they were £1.50 in 2007 when we left UK. - (with a coffee). Oh! Tim does not like tea either! - nor spirits. Don

dunroving Dec 16th 2010 2:02 am

Re: Off-topic posts from over 50's/60's thread
 

Originally Posted by Gabgoeshome (Post 9043112)
LOL ...I am sure your mind wonders to Greggs :)

Our local High Street has /had one ,I think they do a really nice cheese and bacon 'something ' -do you know the name ?

Not long for you now ...:)

BTW,do you think your wife will enjoy bakery products ?

You haven't lived until you have sampled a Scottish tattie pancake and lorne sausage "roll" (that's not the same as a "sausage roll", but a "roll"/bun with tattie pancake and lorne/square sausage) ... :thumbup:

Gabgoeshome Dec 16th 2010 2:27 am

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Originally Posted by dunroving (Post 9044140)
You haven't lived until you have sampled a Scottish tattie pancake and lorne sausage "roll" (that's not the same as a "sausage roll", but a "roll"/bun with tattie pancake and lorne/square sausage) ... :thumbup:

Yummm,my taste buds are watering now ...very tempting :thumbsup:

dontheturner Dec 16th 2010 11:04 am

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Originally Posted by Gabgoeshome (Post 9044172)
Yummm,my taste buds are watering now ...very tempting :thumbsup:

Hello Gab, Dunrovin, hasn't mentioned Haggis - you haven't lived till you have enjoyed, the whole thing - the 'piping in', the carving, and the fantastic taste. beautiful. but then, my Father served in the Black Watch, and my surname, is from Edinburgh, in 1294. love don

Gabgoeshome Dec 16th 2010 12:56 pm

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Originally Posted by dontheturner (Post 9045011)
Hello Gab, Dunrovin, hasn't mentioned Haggis - you haven't lived till you have enjoyed, the whole thing - the 'piping in', the carving, and the fantastic taste. beautiful. but then, my Father served in the Black Watch, and my surname, is from Edinburgh, in 1294. love don

No,I haven't ever tried Haggis ..I am sure that the M&S one is not a patch on an authentic one :)

I should go back to visit Scotland someday ,I have only been to Glasgow once and that was working with Greek clients -nobody to even show me round lol !

Another bakery favourite has just come back to me ,Belgian Bun :)

I am sure Greggs has those too ...

sallysimmons Dec 16th 2010 1:54 pm

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Ha! As a veggie, my mouth is watering too, but it's that nasty taste you get right before you vomit :rofl:

dontheturner Dec 16th 2010 2:07 pm

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Originally Posted by sallysimmons (Post 9045249)
Ha! As a veggie, my mouth is watering too, but it's that nasty taste you get right before you vomit :rofl:

Oh Come on Sally - No problem Got to get you a veggie pasty then. ( or I can tell Tippawan my thai Wife, to cook for you - they all eat veggie, most of the time, as I have to!!!) Stop Salivating! No Joke! I shall prepare for you and Jackie and Rod and all from here who make it! - no sweat! dontheturner

sallysimmons Dec 17th 2010 12:35 am

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Oh I'm an amazing cook - no problems there :)

(Also modest)


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