Originally Posted by toandfro

well glad you have something there you like :)

Originally Posted by irnbru4u

yes it's nice with a drop of vodka (i'm I developing a pattern here ) can you get angusdura bitters over there near seatle ?

Originally Posted by toandfro

probably but I'm not a lager or beer person (hate the stuff) I'm high maintenance only cocktails or red wine for me :)
but vodkas' always acceptable ;)

Originally Posted by irnbru4u

vodka and dry vermouth no olive (i like olives but not to ruin a drink) or bundy and dry ginger right thats it I live directly opposite the pub and I'm of to partake in some libations :beer: :D

angusdura bitters is a 40% bitter tasting mixer thingie (cordial like) nice in lemonade and just about any alcoholic beverage

Originally Posted by anabella

Thanks for sharing your feelings about your homeland with so much detail. I am aware of the problem with drugs and aids too and I find it really sad. Still, all things considered I adore Scotland. Particularly the countryside; it is so peaceful and stunning, it's just wonderful. I have travelled a lot myself and I can tell you that Scotland is very hight on my list of favourite places

Originally Posted by toandfro

I wasn't going to comment either until I read your post. Please check your facts before you post. First, neither Scotland nor Australia has said they wish to secede from the Commonwealth. Scotland, at least many of her people, wants to revoke the Act of Union. Australians are continually debating having an Australian Head of State rather than the Queen. Both totally different from leaving the Commonwealth. Second, the is no such thing as an English parliament. The one which sits in Westminster was created in 1707, when the Act of Union was signed, therefore both Scottish and English representatives sit there, as well as Welsh and Irish(?). This parliament has taken money from Scotland, and still is, for the last 300 years. Many of your English institutions would not have been there, if a Scot hadn't founded them and many of the things you use everyday were invented by Scots. You should be thankful for the Scots, not berating them.

Originally Posted by TrishB

I moved to Canda last October from a small village in East Lothian, just outside Edinburgh and I really loved it - 15 minutes drive to the coast, 20 minutes drive in the opposite direction to the hills, 20 mins drive West to Edinburgh. Close to cross-border roads to England (A1, A68, A7). The beaches are beautiful, people are generally friendly. Affordable housing is available - I've just sold my 2-bed semi (with conservatory and garage) for 128K, fully decorated, central heating system/gas fire/garage/kitchen/bathroom all replaced in the last 8 years. And that wasn't underpriced to get a sale, just the going rate in the area!

Originally Posted by toandfro

Are you a morning drinker then??? :beer:

Originally Posted by Gibbo

I am english but i am in favour of revoking the union as it was only brought together because of mutual distrust and if anything at the time it really only benefitted scotland because of being able to trade a lot easier with its bigger neighbour ,but i believe it has run its course now and the oil in the north sea should be given to scotland as its a major bone of contention by many scots .
The british isles is fracturing and i believe england ,scotland and wales should go there own way and then any blame can be put at the doorsteps of themselves .

Originally Posted by sassenach

tish tish gibbo, Scots welsh australians accept resposability for their actions and problems Gibbo you should know better read the threads and papers England is responsable for everyones problems and as an englishman you should take your share .Didn't you know the Scot's invented ...every useful thing the Welsh well not sure what they did or do but I'm sure we couldn't live without them and the Aussies well we all know the sun shines ....out of their arse by all accounts I agree with you cut the leaches loose