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Blimey CLP, another early blog?!
Some fab words in our language aren't there, very descriptive as witter most certainly is!
laters peeps

Tiggs xxx

Well Chris, the word witter is used a lot in your home town, your Mum must have got it from there. I think it is a Warrington thing, I do it a lot.
At the moment in London for a residential school with the OU, fab time.

Morning Chris,

Now I am not car mad, unlike my husband and son, as long as a car has 4 wheels and starts, that is all that matters to me. However, that little Ferrari did look good, but to put the indicators and wipers on the steering wheel was a bit silly.

As for local words and phrases, I love them. My dear old gran would often drop one or two in conversation and we would know exactly what she meant. They are often more descriptive and roll off the tongue nicely.
A favourite of mine was "It's a bit dark over Will's mothers"- when she meant that it looked like rain. Have no idea who Will was, or his mother or where she lived.

Mcw x

Just thought of another, if someone was standing in the way and blocking the view, my Dad would say:

"You make a good door, but a bad window"

Another couple spring to mind,

"You look worse than the wreck of the Hesperus!"

and "Here she comes, Britains answer to the H bomb!"

Morning Greetings To CLP & ALL...

Bingo Star 'ere...

CLP - A go on too much about things sometimes, but it's only because i'm keen on something and get a little over excited!!!!!!!!!
Suppose there's nowt wrong with showing enthusiasm for something!!!!!

Talking of which.... went to the Women's British Open Golf 3 days on the run... and it was brilliant!!!!!
In fact I think it was better than the mens golf championships!!!!!

I find it really interesting watching all these incredibly talented women make the very difficult game of golf look easy!!!!!!!

Carnoustie 2011, where next years event will be held... am gonna be there for definate!!!!!!!!

Gotta go... just off down the range to practice what I learned from watching the women play!!!!!!

Bye!

PS CLP - Saw Top Gear, yes very nice the new Ferrari 458!!!!!
I thought it looked from the side & the way the wheels are positioned very similar to the new Lotus Evora!!!!!!!!
Maybe Ferrari have slightly took notice of the design of the new Lotus... since Lotus are known for producing brilliant handling cars.... and Jeremy Clarkson said the new Ferrari handles mega!!!!!
Again all to do with the chassis & the position of those wheels to keep the weight distribution balanced perfect!!!!!!

Just a thought!!!!!

PPPS CLP - Suppose you'll be buying one!!!!!

I'll look out for it in Portland Place!!!!! ;)))

Morning CLP and everyone,

English is a very rich language isn't it?

I feel sorry for people trying to learn it as a second language, and trying to get their heads (tongues) around words like flibbertygibbet or higgledy piggledy.

A rainy day here in Edinburgh (who said August was going to be nice???). A day off work so am going to head to town this morning and buy some treats from the shop that makes handmade soaps etc and then go for a swim and sauna later on.

Have a good day everyone, hope those who went to Brum had a fab time

Rx

Morning all,

know those words myself Chris as coming from cheshire ,now living on the south coast .It did take awhile for the natives here to understand the meaning of certain words or sayings that i came out with from time to time .Still make my boss smile sometimes even now .

A tad cooler down my neck of the woods today which is quite nice as it's been very muggy over the w/end .

Off today to pick up my new car from the show rooom ,and to be honest I'm feeling quite sick,and very nervous .Why's that .


Hope everyones having a good Monday so far .

Take care Bids.xxx.

Morning CLP and everyone, one of my faves is "roberts your relative" instead of bobs your uncle - but even then - what actually is THAT all about LOL!

nothing to report - had a lovely afternoon/evening yesterday - friends over for a roast dins and then looking at tons of wedding pics from a couple of weeks ago.

Another week on the sofa beckons for me.....

Play nice
debs
x

Ah Christoff, from witterin' to twitterin', what would life be without it. Socrates you may not be but yous make me laff wit your witterin's, that's for sure.

My DDF Eric was multi-lingual. Oh yes. Could speak English, Wigan and Rubbish, Swahili when drunk, but could only suck Spanish. And I followed adoringly in 'is footsteps, to 'is eternal discomfort. Spent most of 'is latter years tryin' in vain to shut me up, said I could talk underwater. And I well remember, aged 8, the marathon trips from Wigan to Northern Spain, squashed into a VW Dormobile, in the front seat between himself an' Uncle Jim, when they thought they'd found an excellent device to turn me engine off, or at least the volume down. Namely to get me to learn by heart all the then different road-signs on the Continent. Approximately 300 of the things, from No Entry to Beware Donkeys Crossing. And it worked for 30 minutes until I suddenly and loudly declared, "Ok go on TEST ME.."

Poor Uncle Jim. Mind you, all was saved when we reached Stafford as the roof-rack fell off an' I was made to sit on a blanket on top of the cases in the back for the remainder of the trip to Campin' Cala Gogo.

The DDF Eric also had his own coined words for things about which he couldn't bring himself to speak. I once remember askin' 'imself about the mystery of the marriage bust-up of an old aunty of mine. "Ere, dad; you know Aunty Flo an' Uncle Harry?" says I. Eric looked at me suspiciously. "What about 'em?" he asked, reluctantly. "Well, what actually happened? I mean, I remember the story of 'is clothes an' belongings bein' chucked out on to the front lawn, but what was that all about?"

Eric's face was like damp thunder. "Well...um..", he muttered.. "Well, you know; she blotched 'im out because 'e was a bongo."

"Ah, right. Well, that's clear then, thankyou." Says I. And to this day I can only imagine what a Bongo is.

Bless Eric, mind. This was the man whom I am totally convinced was like Barbie's Ken, with the underpants welded on. The sister and myself used to try to ambush 'im en route to the bathroom on a regular basis with no success; but I remember the kerfuffle after Renee sneaked up behind 'im in said bathroom as 'e washed 'is face, an' pulled 'em down. What a row they had. And Eric bore the imprint of the cold tap on 'is forehead for weeks afterwards.

Bless 'im. I wish I was annoyin' 'im now. Still. If there's an afterlife it'll be pay-back time when Renee gets up there wit the celestial rollin' pin.

Right, must get on. I've a boat to catch.

Clodagh.xx

Good morning everyone,

Had a lovely time in Birmingham, good food, even better drink (including the new cocktail "The Beez Neez", such fantastic people who I am proud to call friends!

Hope you all had a good weekend.

Good news - got my 2 tickets to see Paulo Nutini in Paisley, thank you Radio 2!

X

Gail.

p.s. thank you so much Rips for the drink!

I now echo Gail's thoughts on Saturday, was a lovely, happy celebration of an amazing lady. Thanks for the drinky Rips!
Ended up getting home 3 hours after I should have done after procrastinating because of the arrival of a certain JTT!

ttfn

Tiggs xxx

Morning everyone

Chris, the word witter is constantly used in our house, simply because the lovely Mr P will always ‘go round the houses’ to tell me something when all I want to hear are the basic facts!

Glimpsed you at VETFEST on Saturday (got the blue wrist band to prove it) chilling out with the lovely Natasha and gorgeous boy Noah. Didn’t see Minnie. Enjoyed watching the kiddies have their faces painted, but my, what loud music! BTW love the bionic vet programme, a must watch in our house.

Bids, new car? How lovely, enjoy!

Well done the Brum gathering. Beez would have been proud.

Hello to everyone else.

Off out to deliver curtains which I’ve made for a recently acquired playhouse for two gorgeous littlies, plus all their badges have been sewn on swimming towels and brownie uniforms. What’s the chances of getting lunch for my reward? I hope so!

Happy Monday.

Pen xx

Good Morning CLP & Everyone.

Another dull day here in Wirral, which way is it going? Which way am I going?

There's nowt wrong with your wittering CLP, it's great wittering which keeps us all entertained. My dad used to tell me to stop talking double dutch, I think I'm still doing it today.

Talking of rude words, this takes me back to my school English lessons when we used to look for rude words in the dictionary and sniggeringly pass them around the class.

I saw the Top Gear Ferrari, beautiful car!

MM x

Morning all

Guess who's got a job????? MEEEEEE!! - 3 month contract starting within the next 2 weeks (my choice either next week or the week after - depends on whether or not we are going away for a couple of days next week)

Thank you everybody for your good vibes and wishes (the power of the blog is wonderful).

Laters

mtd ffb xxx

I have to say, I find the English language fascinating, in all of its breadth and depth. An uncle of mine always used the phrase 'If tha's got no socks, tha caint pull 'em up'. Meaning that, if you were incapable of doing something, it was pointless trying.He usually used this phrase when my aunt asked him to do something he really didn't fancy doing.

I also love the puzzles that language can throw up. For example, the following makes perfect sense, but blimey, is it difficult to see what it is.

'Buffalo buffalo, Buffalo buffalo buffalo, buffalo Buffalo buffalo.'

I have asked if that lot next door can work this out, but hey, pearls before....etc, etc.

Well done, MTD. Better get on with some Scrabble whilst we can.

Congratulations Mtd.

I keep on saying Buffalo Paul but it hasn't come to me yet. Will keep on trying!

MM x

Well done MTD, I knew you would do it.

X

Gail.

MTD - just for you



baggy

Thanks Baggy - it made me smile.

mtd ffb xxx

Morning all (just!)

Well done MTD! Go get 'em!!

I love language, it's intricate twists and turns, double meanings, locality and dialect. I've learnt some new words since movng to the Midlands - Nic often accuses me of "queadling" (fidgeting), and I've never, ever come across "blartin'" before (crying).

I'm sure he'll post some more examples later if he gets a chance as my tired old mind has gone blank!

Is it Thursday 5pm yet? Friday off this week, thankfully, and I feel really tired today.

Back later, lovely peeps

Deevs
x

Well done MTD!! Fantastic.

And just a quick one to say thankyou to all yous daft lot on Saturday; yous made me laff alright an' I think we did our Beezer proud. Sorry I disappeared like I was shot outa cannon, like; just made me train, havin' bin' booby-trapped en route by them pavin' stones wit the knobbles on 'em in the 6" heels. Did a spectacular Dick Emery in front of a full audience at the bus-stop. Good job Baggy got the piggy-back off Mister Baggy, in them skyscrapers she'd 'ave bin on 'er back in no time flat.

Anyway, am off to navigate the delights of the M55 to join HMS Zanussi.

Ship Ahoy.

Olive Oyl.xx

Clodagh - how do you know I wasn't on my back? After all mr bp likes a woman in heels ;-)

..ps. Deevs.

A few degrees further North, fidgetin' is Fratchin', what a fanTAStic word, an' cryin' is Skrikin'.

Hahahahaha don't get me started, I'll miss me boat.....

C.xx

Baggy Hohohohoho yous cheeky minx!!!

I could say yous'd do less damage landin' on your front with them spectacular airbags; but I won't.

Hurrah.

Clodagh.xx

AND Baggy. Next time you see me, put them legs away. It's tactless an' I've bin sulkin' in a mad jealous rage ever since.

Show-off. Some of us 'ave legs that look like summat normally seen stood in a nest.

xxxxx

Clodagh

ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

Baggy (who isnt that baggy just yet!)

Well I flippin' am, Baggy. I'm lookin' like somebody's sucked all me helium out.

Make the most of it, sweetheart!!!!!

Right am OFF.

Clodagh.xx

* creeps in quietly *

I look like an over-inflated blimp ....

Deevs

x

Deev - and there was me thinking your looking pretty good these days

You too tiggs - you're looking great

And as for mr gail (please tell me I have that right) - I have never seen a man pull off pink so convincingly!

Baggy, I agree, when I first saw the t-shirt I thought it was awful but I have to say it did grow on me, I thought he was rather fetching!

X

G

the question is, will he wear it down the local with all his mates ;-)

Afternoon all. It was lovely to see so many of you on Saturday. I had to disappear for my train long before I wanted to, but I'd probably still be there now if I hadn't.

Hey MTD - congratulations - that's fantastic news. I had no doubt you'd got the job but it's still great to have it confirmed. Celebrate in style.

I'm having a very strange day. In news from the Barmy household, it seems as if we might have just bought a house. Blimey.

Love Barmy xx

PS Favourite sayings in my family: "He wouldn't stop a pig in a ginnel" and "I'm not as green as I'm cabbage-looking".

Deevs
Over inflated my r's!

Tiggs xxx

How remiss of me, MTD, many congrats!
And thanks Baggy, you look fab too, married life obviously suits you

Tiggs xxx

Tiggs

Thats not married life

Thats denying myself cake and lots of gym visits ;-)

Aww thanks gang.

I've got my gym bag in the car but after 3 hours of Wii-ing yesterday pm, my arm may well fall off if I subject it to the rowing machine and the bingo-wing blaster. May just settle for 50 lengths of the pool instead.

Baggy - a little bit of everything is good. Denial is baaaaaaaaad!

x
x
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#34. Now that IS the word. Ginnel. Jinnel, gennel, jennel, jitty, I think it is the one word with the most colloquialisms. I used to live in Belper, where there are dozens and dozens of 'em, and there they call them channels. Possibly the root word?

Or maybe its cob. Bap, barm cake, stottie, breadcake,roll. Any more?

PoS - hogie, huffer .....

Hey! the athletics was GREAT entertainment! Well done to ALL of the athletes who ran, jumped and threw their way to the medels they truly deserve!
And on the topic of Sherlock, it's outstanding. So witty and upbeat and deserves more than 3 episodes. Gladly I have heard talk about there might be another 14 episodes being commissioned. this is only a might though so hopefully it will happen!

Just popping by to say CONGATULATIONS to Mtd - well done you!

ta-ra
debs
x

Hi all, Congrats Mtd, all those crossed digits did the trick then. Never mind the 3 month contract, it's the foot in the door that matters.

Thanks Deev for organising lunch on Saturday, I had a great time and Jane would have loved it. Sorry I missed you JTT, next time eh?

One of my favourite saying is 'Smart as a half scraped carrot' when hubby asks me how he looks. No idea where it comes from but picked it up from my late MiL.

Ta ta Lin x

SOZ - CONGRRRRRRRRATULAIONS!
Doh!!

debs
x

Afternoon all

Congrats MTD - knew you'd do it.

POS - It's a teacake!

Loved the pictures on t'other side from Sat in Brum - looked like you all had a great time and I'm sure Beez was celebrated in good style.

Have to agree about Sherlock, cracking piece of writing and production. Hope they do commission more.

Cheers

A

OK, I'm giving up

WELL DONE mtd

phew
debs
x

Debs

Clearly the bionic boot is affecting your spellin'!

Hope the week on the sofa is not to tiring.

A

I use witter as a word for when Mr GBB is chuntering away and not making any sense. I generally respond with "What are you wittering on about now". We have another couple in our house too which I am not sure of the origins of.

"Im not as green as I am cabbage looking" translated to "I'm not daft you now even if I do look it.

and

Same horse different cow, means neither here nor there.

Strange how families develop their own language, Mr GBB's family are good for that.

Happy Monday bloggers

Also being an avid listener all day long to Radio 2 where has Steve Wright gone and Chris Tarrant is sending me slowly mad.

Exchanged!

xxx

Wooo Hooo!!!

Well done you - huge huggles in the Seza household this evening.

x
x
x

Yeeaayee go Seza - hope everything goes OK.

mtd ffb xxx

Seza

for you



apologises but I just couldn't bring myself to post the one from m people!

CONGRATULATIONS to Mtd and Seza!

Love MCM xx

Ohhh! Just popping in briefing and there's loads of good news!

Well done MTD, never in doubt!

Excellent news Seza, you can breathe a bit more now! Despite the packing! lol

JG x

Evenin all

Good news all round it seems. Glad Dylan is on the mend MTF, congratulations of the job MTD and woohoo to you Seza.

Me, I've just survived Monday at the grindstone. It's a start ;) Oh and I fixed my desk today, yes they let me loose with superglue!

Oz

Just popping back in to say well done to MTD on securing the job, and hurray for Seza and your good news

Hello to everyone else

Rx

Good evening,

Tonight i find myself in the Royal Mile - Edinburgh, beautiful it is too.
Some smashing pics from Saturday, it's great to see you all together, just wish i could have made it......Oh! And for what it's worth - you're all gawjus!!!

Chris, not sure what you were on this morning, but for once I got to hear the whole show and it was one of the best I've heard yet - so much fun and joie de vivre falling out of the speakers especially when you were just chatting to the team (which has always been my favourite element of your shows over the years).
Please, please, please can you enlighten us as to what the 'teeth' comment was all about. It was hilarious listening to you all cracking up, despite having no clue why!

Right - enough wittering from me

Toodles

Oops - congratulations MTD and Seza - what a great day for you both xx

Rips

x

Can I borrow the Ranty-pants for a minute? Cos I'm going to...

Got home, Mr JG refusing to move the cardboard (it has plastic stuffed inside) responsibly! So we can't get his racing seat back in the garage!

He has washed and dried the pillow slips and sheets, and said the duvet covers "will do"! Now I'm not one for sleeping at folks houses, but when I do, I expect a fully clean bed! So I need to do those...

And now, has just commented that I haven't cut the lawn....

Now I can barely walk, but could have sorted out the bedding properly, but he's done "his bit", and left me the awful bits...

Anyway, rant over!!

JG x

Great to hear some good news at the start of a new week. Congratulations on the new jobs and houses!

And big huggs and thank yous to all the lovely bloggers for Saturday, It was lovely to meet you all and put faces to all these names. xxxxxxxx

Evening each

Am about to witter.

Rips - you're in the Royal Mile and you didn't tell me??? Have just driven round Edinburgh. While you're there, say hallo to my friend Maureen - she lives above the map makers shop, the window by the clock. Ta.

Congratulations to MTD and Seza.

xxxx

JG: sounds like you need a hug after that rant. What is it about the majority of men (in my experience anyway) that makes them do that?! Unhelpful oinks!

Hugs to those who needs them

Oz

Rips, I echo Annie's post- why didn't you say you were coming to the 'burgh???

Naughty Rips

Rx

Hello lovely people and thanks for all the good wishes

It's so nice to know people care

Rips, sounds like a good place to be. Know what you mean about the friendliness of the show. They've even converted my mum who now says to me did you hear Chris this morning!

JG :-(

Sbp, hope you ok. How's the new assistant working out? Would be so good if it's making your life easier.

Seza xx

Oh and I like taking a "neb" at things - that's a look. Picked it up from my friend but is so not an Essex term, not sure where it does come from

Our local word is "gant" for the passages between buildings in the town

Seza xx

On the local words... back home I'd be "garn yam" (going home), the door would be "ont catch" or on the "snek" (open if you push it). Alleyways to me are "jitty"s, but I understand "gunnels" and various other words mentioned earlier.

I'd never heard of a "cob" (bread bun as mentioned before) til I moved down here, couldn't understand what the obsession with getting male swans from the sarnie shop was! Other words local to this area (well I assume they are) include "molly" and "mush" (female and male friends - I did think one of my workmates in a new job shortly after I moved was called Molly, took me several weeks to twig she was actually Moira!) and there's a really good word for borrowing/stealing, but I've forgotten it for the moment. Obviously no longer move in the circles for it to be regularly used!

Oz

Sorry Annie and Rosie. It was all a bit last minute dot com.
If you're around, I'm currently, presently sat sitting outside The Mitre Bar which is convenient in two ways.
1: it's opposite my hotel
2: they sell Peroni on draught

It's safe to say that I'll be here a while if you fancy it!

On the language stuff.....

It has bothered me for years that (the great) Martin Brundle uses the word "nerf" to describe what I would call a nudge or a clip.
What on earth as a nerf.

WARNING! If you posed this question to a Frenchman he would shrug his shoulders and reply - eet ees an egg...

Sorry about that last bit, but it just came to me

Rips

X

Well, too bloomin' late now Rips, although Rosie might whizz there.

Enjoy the pint(s).
xxx

Rips, that's a tad worrying. Boy2 is booked to go to holiday sports club on wednesday and one of the activities (and I kid you not) is Nurfball!!!

No explanation of what that is, we have to wait and see!

I'll let you know - but it might not be for a while cos we're going to lose broadband for a while

Seza xx

Well I hope it doesn't involve one of those big inflatable spheres and a crop of recent F1 cars Seza.
Especially if Herr Shumacher is on the team.....

I would forgive that man almost anything, but I cannot find a single reason or explanation for what he did yesterday. I really hoped that he would come back and make a huge impact....just not in that way.
I'm still a Schumi fan - I just can't dissociate his name form Ferrari....

Sorry - off on a tangent there....that's not like me! Ahem...

RIps

x

Nerf, is to shove someone out of the way

Ginnell is apparently an alley

where to by is = where's that

Bread rolls = barms

Parmo = some awful sounding chicken meal

I'm heading to bed now, but hope that MTF and Dylan are OK?

JG x

PS why can't I watch what I've recorded, bl00dy cloud box!!

Rips, I'm feeling the same way as you...angry and sad at the same time methinks...

I loved that bloke through Benetton and Ferrari...he is making himself look like a bitter fool, and when I had a choice of hats to put on in the car today (to keep my hair under some kind of control), I chose Jensen's Brawn cap from last year instead of his for the first time ever!

In fact, I feel like burning all of the 10 or so that we have!!

JG x

Hi all, just back from a night out.

Yes, a night out!!

Ok, so I had to work either side of it, but, just 'the family', have been to see les Miserables in the lovely old Hippodrome in Bristol.

You need a good head for heights up in those upper circles! Thankfully, we had been able to book the front row ( months ago) so no bobbing heads.

Gareth gates was superb,as were the rest of the cast. The stage and special effects, were amazing. Apparently this is a new upgraded show that has effects never seen before, but as I have never seen it before I wouldn't be able to compare it, but I know someone who could.

Unfortunately, I think she might be on her hollibobs, not that far away from me.

I joined Mr Mobs and the 2 mini Mobs in the Millenium Square, they were dining at the Piano and Pitcher, right by the famous Debs 'galloping bridge' They were just licking their dessert plates (not even any left overs for me!) then we set off to the theatre, passing the very lovely JLC, posing for some pics with one or two groups of people. What a lovely man he is.

Apparently, we also saw, someone from Hollyoaks? Josh I think, I've never seen Hollyoaks, but the kids were suitably impressed!

So, the kids bought the T shirts and we headed off home, seperate cars, as I still had to finish my round.

So, got home, got little wild rabbit in, and tended to Dylans sores and made a big fuss of him, after all, he doesn't undertsand what is going on and is, I have to say, one brave bunny, he has made my eyes water a lot in the last few days.

Anyway, I have had a quick flick through the blog and see, some really good news.

mtd, good on you, 3 months is ample time to make them realise that they really need you for a lot longer.

Seza, I knew it. At last, the end of the tunnel is suddenly a lot closer, I am over the moon for you and your family.

There are lots more congrats and commisers to do I am sure, but I have just clocked the time and really ought to be heading off to bed.

One last thing, Saturday looked wonderful, I so wanted to be there, but for certain reasons, couldn't be.

I have a York penny pot and am hoping it might be full enough to be able to enjoy spending some time with all the other bloggers that are going to be there.

Night night, from a shattered MTF.xx

Morning troops

Just a quickie on the toothpaste/sinks debate Chris .....

The only way to go is to have seperate bathrooms! Trust me, it really works. When I moved in with my FantasticRolastic I eventually took over the en suite to our bedroom - it's fab! Seperate loos (so no hopping around on the landing if he's in there and I need to go!), my toiletries in my shower room, his toiletries in his bathroom - wonderful!

Trust me CLP .... you need to investigate this!!!

I have to add I am a tad worried about your reference to part-used waxing strips hanging over the sink. Surely the lovely former-GOTS, now Mrs Christophe Lambie Pie, is not guilty of such hineous crimes!?!?!

Time to get ready for work .....

Deevs

x

Going back to yesterdays blog, I come from the Fylde in Lancashire and we also say wittering and mither, but I have never heard of 'Munty' please explain!!

Morning All,

It's glorious in my bit of Kent this morning and I apologise to others if they have rain!

Congrats to mtd and Seza xx

MTF, glad that ickle bunny Dylan is on the mend, it must have been a very worrying time for you xx

Baggy, Seriously you chose S Club 7 over M People?!?!?

The Saturday gathering looked great and I am sure that Darling Beez was there in spirit xx

Big hugs to anyone who needs them {{{BIG HUGS}}} xxx

Another point of view on the bathroom debate is live on your own then you don't have to worry about putting something on your toothbrush other than toothpaste ;) My bathroom is all mine and I don't have to share it with anyone!

Happy Tuesday Everyone xx

AliB
xx

Morning all,

Re the great bathroom debate, my Mum says it should be compulsory for all houses to have a main bathroom plus at the very least another loo somewhere else in the house, and I would agree. I think tash has a very good point about at least having his and hers sinks in the bathroom CLP!

Or there is AliB's argument about living on your own, I can luxuriate in the bath all night if I so choose. Bliss!

Rx

Morning Ali and mrsmac

Another thing ...... why do men take so long on the loo!?!? Is this a bog blog in the making?

Deevs
x

Morning Deevs, mrsmac and Rosie,

Rosie, I hear you on the long baths and there is never a queue for the loo!

Deevs, Not only do they spend a long time in there but you could set your watch by it! My brother used to take his guitar into the loo!

AliB
xx

Coffee / screen moment there Ali!!

It's not like it's the most comfortable seat in the house, is it!?!?

Morning Rosie!

x

Morning each,

Firstly, great news to Seza (AS, u in yet?!), woohoo and well done to MtD, get well to Dylan and general hugs and loveliness all round to everyone else! xx

Now words.. working between South and West Yorkshire a lot it`s amazing the difference! If i wanted a toasted teacake in S.Y i ask for a `toasted teacake please` and receive a lovely,buttered, toasted, current breadbun. If i ask for the same in W.Y i get a toasted breadbun devoid of any loveliness... i have to ask for a `toasted,current teacake with best butter please!`.

Mither is a great word..as is `Spadge` which is what i call my nephew.

And if we ever asked Grandma what was for tea, the answer was `3 jumps to the pantry door`! Now i know i could do with losing a few pounds but thats really not gonna fill me up!

And those things between houses are `tenfoots` to me..although i think thats a Hull, sorry, `Ull thing which is where i started school.

And heres one for some of you southern bloggers... if i asked you for a `chip butty` would you have any clue what i was on about?!

Oh i could go on but you`re now all probably asleep in your morning cuppa so will desist!

Hugs..

mSc x

Oh, adn as for the toothpast vs shaving foam thing... solution is to live with the GM who is a tad OCD about things being where he left them... therefore i can always find said items. Now whether there is anything left in them when i do get to them is an entirely different matter..love hi to bits tho!

mSc x

PS - Bids..hows the new car?! Hope you enjoying x

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Is a southern 'chip butty' the same as a northern one? I would say that it was two slices of white bread with chips, salt, vinegar and ketchup in it?!?!

In Kent we call the bit left once you've eaten an apple a "chog", but apart from that I can't think of anything else.

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A chip butty?

At the dinner table, get a slice of brwad (pref white!), slather it with butter (or spread of your choosing) whilst holding the slice of bread in the palm of your hand. Once buttered, stuff as many chips as poss onto one side of the buttered bread, coat generously with tomato ketchup, fold other half of buttered slice over the chips and devour immediately.

Morning Scoobs!

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morning

chip butty - white buttered bread with chip shop chips!

Yes - s club seven over m people every day

Me and mr bp have our own toothpastes as we like different sorts!

Skanky is a teenage word that seems not to have travelled, as it calling something gay when it is pathetic - nothing to do with homosexuals!

Wotcha back at you all!

A chip butty is exactly as you described Ali, Deevs and Baggy...however, imagine my surprise (and horror!) when we were down at Top Gear last year and the only catering option was burger or chips. We asked for `4 chip butties please` and the 4 people behind the counter didn`t have a clue what we were on about! We had to explain that its a bread cake, please butter it, add chips, vinegar and sauce and eat... they were all amazed..as were we!

Guess what i want now....

And Baggy, skanky is a great word..still use, normally in association with the state of my oven!
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okay - I walk into a chip shop and ask for scratchies - what do I get?

Not a clue Baggy! Enlighten me?!

And Deevs..whats a `Wally` as mentioned by u the other day?!

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Scratchies - the deep fried bits of batter and mini chip bits that get scraped off the top of the fryer by the chippy lady! Delish!!!!!

A wally is a pickled gherkin, as sold on chip shop counters up and down the land. I'm guessing it's origins are from London as it's a term I was bought up with from early childhood.

Deevs, who also wants a chip butty now!

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Morning all

I'm getting sooo hungry and I've just had my brekkie.

Baggy - scratchies are the bits of batter that have fallen off the fish
Scoobs - a Wally is a large gherkin (devils invention if you ask me)

Why is it that chip butties have to be in white bread? They just don't work in brown do they? They do have to be proper chips as well (the fatter the better) again 'fries' don't work either.

btw Congrats on the mensh this morning Clodagh (Renee as well).


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Ooh..so scratchies are `bits` or `scraps` up here.. and possibly the best bit of a fish supper!

And i love Wallys..just didnt know it!

Ive got an amazing chip shop right over the road from where i am...can i resist and eat the quiche and salad ive brought for lunch? Taking bets!

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I also want a chip butty and I also use the word skanky a lot xx

Morning Mtd! Although i said it above..congratulations, great news!

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Ali..as long as your chip butty is not skanky or minging then all will be right with the world!

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Minging!! I LOVE that word!!!!

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And manky!

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Manky... brilliant! A proper collaboration of skanky and minging!

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