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On 29/03/2015 12:28, The Medway Handyman wrote:
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On 29/03/2015 13:12, Broadback wrote:
On 29/03/2015 12:28, The Medway Handyman wrote: https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...f20c84b30ec935 EE, Ah like it Surely, Mr Pounder would not approve of such a multi-cultural approach? |
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On 29/03/2015 14:41, GB wrote:
On 29/03/2015 13:12, Broadback wrote: On 29/03/2015 12:28, The Medway Handyman wrote: https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...f20c84b30ec935 EE, Ah like it Surely, Mr Pounder would not approve of such a multi-cultural approach? It's a really good find, by the way. Thank you TMH. |
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"The Medway Handyman" wrote in message ... https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...f20c84b30ec935 Touched a nerve have I? |
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"The Medway Handyman" wrote in message ... https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...f20c84b30ec935 "A major earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale hit in the early hours of Tuesday 3 February. Epicent Basildon, Essex. Victims were seen wandering around aimlessly muttering "fackin 'ell" and "whatta cant". The earthquake decimated the area causing approximately £30 worth of damage. Several priceless collections of mementos from the Balearics and Spanish Costa's were damaged beyond repair. Three areas of historic burnt out cars were disturbed. Many locals were woken well before their giro arrived. Essex FM News (State Radio Station) reported that hundreds of residents were confused and bewildered, still trying to come to terms with the fact that something interesting had happened in Basildon. One resident - Tracy Sharon Smith, a 17-year-old mother of 5 said "It was such a shock, my little Chardonnay-Mercedes came running into my bedroom crying. My youngest two, Tyler-Morgan and Megan-Storm slept through it all. I was shaking as I watched telly and skinning up". Apparently though, looting, muggings and car crime did carry on as normal. The British Red Cross has so far managed to ship 4,000 crates of Sunny Delight to the area to help the stricken locals. Rescue workers are still searching through the rubble and have found large quantities of personal belongings, which include benefit books, jewellery from Elizabeth Duke at Argos and Bone China from Poundland. HOW CAN YOU HELP This appeal is to raise money for food and clothing, parcels for those unfortunate to be caught up in this disaster. Clothing is most sought after, items most needed include: Fila or Burberry baseball caps, Kappa tracksuit tops (his and hers) Shell suits (female) White sport socks Rockport boots and any other items usually sold in Matalan. Food parcels may be harder to come by, but are needed all the same. Required foodstuffs include Microwave meals, tins of baked beans, ice cream and cans of Colt 45 or Special Brew. 22p buys a biro for filling in the compensation forms, £2.00 buys chips, crisps and blue fizzy drinks for a family of 5, £5.00 will pay for a packet of B&H and a lighter to calm the nerves of those affected. Please do not send tents for shelter, as the sight of posh housing is unfair on the population of neighbouring areas of Vange, Pitsea and Laindon. *Breaking news** Rescue workers found a girl in the rubble smothered in claret - 'where are you bleeding from?' they asked, 'Romford' said the girl 'woss that got to do wiv it?' |
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On 29/03/2015 14:45, Mr Pounder wrote:
"The Medway Handyman" wrote in message ... https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...f20c84b30ec935 Touched a nerve have I? I think that Yorkshire is a very welcome part of our multicultural society. We'd be poorer without it. And you! It's your contention that we'd be better off without other minorities that I object to. |
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"GB" wrote in message ... On 29/03/2015 14:45, Mr Pounder wrote: "The Medway Handyman" wrote in message ... https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...f20c84b30ec935 Touched a nerve have I? I think that Yorkshire is a very welcome part of our multicultural society. We'd be poorer without it. And you! What has multicultural in Yorkshire got to do with anything? It's your contention that we'd be better off without other minorities that I object to. I'm only trying to help you. Please don't get upset. |
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On 29/03/2015 15:31, Mr Pounder wrote:
I think that Yorkshire is a very welcome part of our multicultural society. We'd be poorer without it. And you! What has multicultural in Yorkshire got to do with anything? Ee by gum, you don't think that Yorkies should be included in our multicultural society? You want everyone to be the same? It's your contention that we'd be better off without other minorities that I object to. I'm only trying to help you. Please don't get upset. I'm not upset. I just object to your incredibly narrow views. |
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"GB" wrote in message ... On 29/03/2015 15:31, Mr Pounder wrote: I think that Yorkshire is a very welcome part of our multicultural society. We'd be poorer without it. And you! What has multicultural in Yorkshire got to do with anything? Ee by gum, you don't think that Yorkies should be included in our multicultural society? You want everyone to be the same? I did not say that they should not be included. It's your contention that we'd be better off without other minorities that I object to. I'm only trying to help you. Please don't get upset. I'm not upset. I just object to your incredibly narrow views. I don't object to yours. |
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"The Medway wrote in message ... https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...f20c84b30ec935 "A major earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale hit in the early hours of Tuesday 3 February. Epicent Basildon, Essex. Victims were seen wandering around aimlessly muttering "fackin 'ell" and "whatta cant". The earthquake decimated the area causing approximately £30 worth of damage. Several priceless collections of mementos from the Balearics and Spanish Costa's were damaged beyond repair. Three areas of historic burnt out cars were disturbed. Many locals were woken well before their giro arrived. Essex FM News (State Radio Station) reported that hundreds of residents were confused and bewildered, still trying to come to terms with the fact that something interesting had happened in Basildon. One resident - Tracy Sharon Smith, a 17-year-old mother of 5 said "It was such a shock, my little Chardonnay-Mercedes came running into my bedroom crying. My youngest two, Tyler-Morgan and Megan-Storm slept through it all. I was shaking as I watched telly and skinning up". Apparently though, looting, muggings and car crime did carry on as normal. The British Red Cross has so far managed to ship 4,000 crates of Sunny Delight to the area to help the stricken locals. Rescue workers are still searching through the rubble and have found large quantities of personal belongings, which include benefit books, jewellery from Elizabeth Duke at Argos and Bone China from Poundland. HOW CAN YOU HELP This appeal is to raise money for food and clothing, parcels for those unfortunate to be caught up in this disaster. Clothing is most sought after, items most needed include: Fila or Burberry baseball caps, Kappa tracksuit tops (his and hers) Shell suits (female) White sport socks Rockport boots and any other items usually sold in Matalan. Food parcels may be harder to come by, but are needed all the same. Required foodstuffs include Microwave meals, tins of baked beans, ice cream and cans of Colt 45 or Special Brew. 22p buys a biro for filling in the compensation forms, £2.00 buys chips, crisps and blue fizzy drinks for a family of 5, £5.00 will pay for a packet of B&H and a lighter to calm the nerves of those affected. Please do not send tents for shelter, as the sight of posh housing is unfair on the population of neighbouring areas of Vange, Pitsea and Laindon. *Breaking news** Rescue workers found a girl in the rubble smothered in claret - 'where are you bleeding from?' they asked, 'Romford' said the girl 'woss that got to do wiv it?' I like it, but you seem to be ignorant of the fact that the south of England keeps your local unemployables in beer and far too many of them emigrate south to Basildon! |
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On Sunday, 29 March 2015 15:00:55 UTC+1, Mr Pounder wrote:
Å5.00 will pay for a packet of B&H counterfeit or smuggled, at today's prices? Owain |
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"Capitol" wrote in message news Mr Pounder wrote: "The Medway wrote in message ... https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...f20c84b30ec935 "A major earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale hit in the early hours of Tuesday 3 February. Epicent Basildon, Essex. Victims were seen wandering around aimlessly muttering "fackin 'ell" and "whatta cant". The earthquake decimated the area causing approximately £30 worth of damage. Several priceless collections of mementos from the Balearics and Spanish Costa's were damaged beyond repair. Three areas of historic burnt out cars were disturbed. Many locals were woken well before their giro arrived. Essex FM News (State Radio Station) reported that hundreds of residents were confused and bewildered, still trying to come to terms with the fact that something interesting had happened in Basildon. One resident - Tracy Sharon Smith, a 17-year-old mother of 5 said "It was such a shock, my little Chardonnay-Mercedes came running into my bedroom crying. My youngest two, Tyler-Morgan and Megan-Storm slept through it all. I was shaking as I watched telly and skinning up". Apparently though, looting, muggings and car crime did carry on as normal. The British Red Cross has so far managed to ship 4,000 crates of Sunny Delight to the area to help the stricken locals. Rescue workers are still searching through the rubble and have found large quantities of personal belongings, which include benefit books, jewellery from Elizabeth Duke at Argos and Bone China from Poundland. HOW CAN YOU HELP This appeal is to raise money for food and clothing, parcels for those unfortunate to be caught up in this disaster. Clothing is most sought after, items most needed include: Fila or Burberry baseball caps, Kappa tracksuit tops (his and hers) Shell suits (female) White sport socks Rockport boots and any other items usually sold in Matalan. Food parcels may be harder to come by, but are needed all the same. Required foodstuffs include Microwave meals, tins of baked beans, ice cream and cans of Colt 45 or Special Brew. 22p buys a biro for filling in the compensation forms, £2.00 buys chips, crisps and blue fizzy drinks for a family of 5, £5.00 will pay for a packet of B&H and a lighter to calm the nerves of those affected. Please do not send tents for shelter, as the sight of posh housing is unfair on the population of neighbouring areas of Vange, Pitsea and Laindon. *Breaking news** Rescue workers found a girl in the rubble smothered in claret - 'where are you bleeding from?' they asked, 'Romford' said the girl 'woss that got to do wiv it?' I like it, but you seem to be ignorant of the fact that the south of England keeps your local unemployables in beer and far too many of them emigrate south to Basildon! Yes, there is more employment in the south and always has been. This does not mean that it is a better place to live. I've worked all over the country and would not want to live anywhere in the south. Please bear in mind that I went to the south with an open mind. |
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wrote in message ... On Sunday, 29 March 2015 15:00:55 UTC+1, Mr Pounder wrote: L5.00 will pay for a packet of B&H counterfeit or smuggled, at today's prices? It's very old work of art which I read years ago. All I had to do was use my search engine to find it. |
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Please bear in mind that I went to the south with an open mind. And look what it's done to you! |
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"Capitol" wrote in message o.uk... Mr Pounder wrote: Please bear in mind that I went to the south with an open mind. And look what it's done to you! Indeed. |
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"Tim Streater" wrote in message .. . In article , Capitol wrote: Mr Pounder wrote: Please bear in mind that I went to the south with an open mind. That's what Captain Scott said too. Aye, poor Bob Scott. |
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"GB" wrote in message ... On 29/03/2015 14:45, Mr Pounder wrote: "The Medway Handyman" wrote in message ... https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...f20c84b30ec935 Touched a nerve have I? I think that Yorkshire is a very welcome part of our multicultural society. We'd be poorer without it. And you! Yorkshire is God's own country. The Bible is written in Yorkshire speak, this proves it. |
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"harryagain" wrote in message ... "GB" wrote in message ... On 29/03/2015 14:45, Mr Pounder wrote: "The Medway Handyman" wrote in message ... https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...f20c84b30ec935 Touched a nerve have I? I think that Yorkshire is a very welcome part of our multicultural society. We'd be poorer without it. And you! Yorkshire is God's own country. The Bible is written in Yorkshire speak, this proves it. Most southerners have never even been there. |
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"Tim Streater" wrote in message .. . In article , Mr Pounder wrote: "Tim Streater" wrote in message ... In article , Capitol wrote: Mr Pounder wrote: Please bear in mind that I went to the south with an open mind. That's what Captain Scott said too. Aye, poor Bob Scott. And Captain Oates, too. He went south and said "I may be some time". Then he went west. Hmmmmm. Is that the guy that nipped out of the tent to get a packet of fags? My memories of the film are not what they could be. I first saw it at school. -- "The problem with defending the purity of the English language is that English is about as pure as a cribhouse whore. We don't just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat them unconscious and rifle their pockets for new vocabulary." -- James Nicoll, rasfw |
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On 29/03/15 20:19, Mr Pounder wrote:
"harryagain" wrote in message ... "GB" wrote in message ... On 29/03/2015 14:45, Mr Pounder wrote: "The Medway Handyman" wrote in message ... https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...f20c84b30ec935 Touched a nerve have I? I think that Yorkshire is a very welcome part of our multicultural society. We'd be poorer without it. And you! Yorkshire is God's own country. Indeed it is, especially Bradford, with a mosque on every corner, and Rochdale, Religious rape capital of the world. The Bible is written in Yorkshire speak, this proves it. Most southerners have never even been there. Its true we don't tend to stay for the whole weekend, or even the whole half hour, but we have indeed been there. -- Everything you read in newspapers is absolutely true, except for the rare story of which you happen to have first-hand knowledge. Erwin Knoll |
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On 29/03/2015 15:00, Mr Pounder wrote:
Rescue workers found a girl in the rubble smothered in claret - 'where are you bleeding from?' they asked, 'Romford' said the girl 'woss that got to do wiv it?' I like it! |
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"The Natural Philosopher" wrote in message ... On 29/03/15 20:19, Mr Pounder wrote: "harryagain" wrote in message ... "GB" wrote in message ... On 29/03/2015 14:45, Mr Pounder wrote: "The Medway Handyman" wrote in message ... https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...f20c84b30ec935 Touched a nerve have I? I think that Yorkshire is a very welcome part of our multicultural society. We'd be poorer without it. And you! Yorkshire is God's own country. Indeed it is, especially Bradford, with a mosque on every corner, and Rochdale, Religious rape capital of the world. Just who let that happen? The Bible is written in Yorkshire speak, this proves it. Most southerners have never even been there. Its true we don't tend to stay for the whole weekend, or even the whole half hour, but we have indeed been there. "We"? -- Everything you read in newspapers is absolutely true, except for the rare story of which you happen to have first-hand knowledge. - Erwin Knoll |
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"Mr Pounder" wrote in message ... "Capitol" wrote in message news Mr Pounder wrote: "The Medway wrote in message ... https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...f20c84b30ec935 "A major earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale hit in the early hours of Tuesday 3 February. Epicent Basildon, Essex. Victims were seen wandering around aimlessly muttering "fackin 'ell" and "whatta cant". The earthquake decimated the area causing approximately £30 worth of damage. Several priceless collections of mementos from the Balearics and Spanish Costa's were damaged beyond repair. Three areas of historic burnt out cars were disturbed. Many locals were woken well before their giro arrived. Essex FM News (State Radio Station) reported that hundreds of residents were confused and bewildered, still trying to come to terms with the fact that something interesting had happened in Basildon. One resident - Tracy Sharon Smith, a 17-year-old mother of 5 said "It was such a shock, my little Chardonnay-Mercedes came running into my bedroom crying. My youngest two, Tyler-Morgan and Megan-Storm slept through it all. I was shaking as I watched telly and skinning up". Apparently though, looting, muggings and car crime did carry on as normal. The British Red Cross has so far managed to ship 4,000 crates of Sunny Delight to the area to help the stricken locals. Rescue workers are still searching through the rubble and have found large quantities of personal belongings, which include benefit books, jewellery from Elizabeth Duke at Argos and Bone China from Poundland. HOW CAN YOU HELP This appeal is to raise money for food and clothing, parcels for those unfortunate to be caught up in this disaster. Clothing is most sought after, items most needed include: Fila or Burberry baseball caps, Kappa tracksuit tops (his and hers) Shell suits (female) White sport socks Rockport boots and any other items usually sold in Matalan. Food parcels may be harder to come by, but are needed all the same. Required foodstuffs include Microwave meals, tins of baked beans, ice cream and cans of Colt 45 or Special Brew. 22p buys a biro for filling in the compensation forms, £2.00 buys chips, crisps and blue fizzy drinks for a family of 5, £5.00 will pay for a packet of B&H and a lighter to calm the nerves of those affected. Please do not send tents for shelter, as the sight of posh housing is unfair on the population of neighbouring areas of Vange, Pitsea and Laindon. *Breaking news** Rescue workers found a girl in the rubble smothered in claret - 'where are you bleeding from?' they asked, 'Romford' said the girl 'woss that got to do wiv it?' I like it, but you seem to be ignorant of the fact that the south of England keeps your local unemployables in beer and far too many of them emigrate south to Basildon! Yes, there is more employment in the south and always has been. This does not mean that it is a better place to live. I've worked all over the country and would not want to live anywhere in the south. Please bear in mind that I went to the south with an open mind. Because it is empty. |
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The Medway Handyman wrote:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...os-ak-xfp1/v/t 1.0-9/1491725_939301422748804_8490708811591084698_n.jpg? oh=3d4ac858 616692dbaf1f58da3334decd&oe=55A11FF4&__gda__=14382 10159_16545b4654c7cc87d7f20c84b30ec935 It's just plain wrong. It should say, Ay up! When t'red light's on 'old tha' 'orses.' Bill |
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"The Medway Handyman" wrote in message ... https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...f20c84b30ec935 Touched a nerve have I? Nah then! Mike |
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Bill Wright wrote:
It's just plain wrong. It should say, Ay up! When t'red light's on 'old tha' 'orses.' I believe that, originally, signs at level crossings said: "Wait while lights flash". In Yorkshire, at least, this could certainly be interpreted as "Wait until lights flash", with obvious consequences, and the wording is different nowadays. Chris -- Chris J Dixon Nottingham UK Plant amazing Acers. |
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wrote: Mr Pounder wrote: Please bear in mind that I went to the south with an open mind. And look what it's done to you! Is that a reference to the old joke along the lines of: " I went to the south with an open mind, a mind so open that my brains fell out!"? :-) -- J B Good |
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"Rod Speed" wrote in message ... "Mr Pounder" wrote in message ... "Capitol" wrote in message news Mr Pounder wrote: "The Medway wrote in message ... https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...f20c84b30ec935 "A major earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale hit in the early hours of Tuesday 3 February. Epicent Basildon, Essex. Victims were seen wandering around aimlessly muttering "fackin 'ell" and "whatta cant". The earthquake decimated the area causing approximately £30 worth of damage. Several priceless collections of mementos from the Balearics and Spanish Costa's were damaged beyond repair. Three areas of historic burnt out cars were disturbed. Many locals were woken well before their giro arrived. Essex FM News (State Radio Station) reported that hundreds of residents were confused and bewildered, still trying to come to terms with the fact that something interesting had happened in Basildon. One resident - Tracy Sharon Smith, a 17-year-old mother of 5 said "It was such a shock, my little Chardonnay-Mercedes came running into my bedroom crying. My youngest two, Tyler-Morgan and Megan-Storm slept through it all. I was shaking as I watched telly and skinning up". Apparently though, looting, muggings and car crime did carry on as normal. The British Red Cross has so far managed to ship 4,000 crates of Sunny Delight to the area to help the stricken locals. Rescue workers are still searching through the rubble and have found large quantities of personal belongings, which include benefit books, jewellery from Elizabeth Duke at Argos and Bone China from Poundland. HOW CAN YOU HELP This appeal is to raise money for food and clothing, parcels for those unfortunate to be caught up in this disaster. Clothing is most sought after, items most needed include: Fila or Burberry baseball caps, Kappa tracksuit tops (his and hers) Shell suits (female) White sport socks Rockport boots and any other items usually sold in Matalan. Food parcels may be harder to come by, but are needed all the same. Required foodstuffs include Microwave meals, tins of baked beans, ice cream and cans of Colt 45 or Special Brew. 22p buys a biro for filling in the compensation forms, £2.00 buys chips, crisps and blue fizzy drinks for a family of 5, £5.00 will pay for a packet of B&H and a lighter to calm the nerves of those affected. Please do not send tents for shelter, as the sight of posh housing is unfair on the population of neighbouring areas of Vange, Pitsea and Laindon. *Breaking news** Rescue workers found a girl in the rubble smothered in claret - 'where are you bleeding from?' they asked, 'Romford' said the girl 'woss that got to do wiv it?' I like it, but you seem to be ignorant of the fact that the south of England keeps your local unemployables in beer and far too many of them emigrate south to Basildon! Yes, there is more employment in the south and always has been. This does not mean that it is a better place to live. I've worked all over the country and would not want to live anywhere in the south. Please bear in mind that I went to the south with an open mind. Because it is empty. Most people here think that about your mind. |
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On Mon, 30 Mar 2015 09:07:33 +0100, Chris J Dixon wrote:
Bill Wright wrote: It's just plain wrong. It should say, Ay up! When t'red light's on 'old tha' 'orses.' I believe that, originally, signs at level crossings said: "Wait while lights flash". In Yorkshire, at least, this could certainly be interpreted as "Wait until lights flash", with obvious consequences, and the wording is different nowadays. Parts of Lancashire too. Reminds me of a story from ICL (the "British" computer company before it was absorbed by Fujitsu), and the design of New Range (what was to be the 2900) back in 1971: ------------------ At a meeting of the New Range Upper Sub-Range Primitive Interface In Interpretive Committee, chaired by John Bowthorpe, there was a lengthy debate one day about the proposed implementation of the SWEQ (Scan While Equal) and SWNE (Scan While Not Equal) instructions. Near the end of the meeting, one of the engineers got up and said that he was happy with the implementation but unhappy with the names of the instructions. He explained that he came from Oldham and that in parts of Lancashire while meant until, so that any Lancastrian engineers and programmers would interpret the instructions in exactly the opposite way to that intended. An action was duly placed for the Architects to rule on this. At the next meeting the chairman came to this action and solemnly declared that the matter had been duly considered and the instruction names would remain as they were. It was felt that ICL specifications could not be written to cater for ethnic minorities. ------------------------ -- My posts are my copyright and if @diy_forums or Home Owners' Hub wish to copy them they can pay me £30a message. Use the BIG mirror service in the UK: http://www.mirrorservice.org *lightning surge protection* - a w_tom conductor |
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On 29/03/2015 16:10, Mr Pounder wrote:
I think that Yorkshire is a very welcome part of our multicultural society. We'd be poorer without it. And you! What has multicultural in Yorkshire got to do with anything? Ee by gum, you don't think that Yorkies should be included in our multicultural society? You want everyone to be the same? I did not say that they should not be included. Yes you did. What else does 'What has multicultural in Yorkshire got to do with anything?' mean? Sometimes, I think that, not only do I not understand you, but you don't understand you! I'm not upset. I just object to your incredibly narrow views. I don't object to yours. That's because my views are all shiny and lovely. A joy to behold! |
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