Seems only natural...Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑13 Sep 2021, 2:00pmOf course they do. They admire us and seek to emulate us in every way.matedog wrote: ↑13 Sep 2021, 1:48pmI wonder how often we write sentences the English posters don't understand to that level of thoroughness.JennyB wrote: ↑13 Sep 2021, 1:25pmThank you for the translation! Sounds like an interesting chap.Marky Dread wrote: ↑13 Sep 2021, 10:10am"The Great North Run" = 13 mile half marathon from Newcastle to Gateshead.
Flat Cap = A flat cap is a rounded cap with a small stiff brim in front, originating in the British Isles. Think Peaky Blinders etc.
A Tab = Northern English slang for a cigarette.
Pot Noodle = Instant noodles (many flavours) just add hot water.
"Frankie Says" - Relax.
*edit* excluding when Flex and I talk skiing/snowboarding.
Return of the Mighty Observations Thread
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"Us" I thought you were Canadian. That puts you in a league of your own.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑13 Sep 2021, 2:00pmOf course they do. They admire us and seek to emulate us in every way.matedog wrote: ↑13 Sep 2021, 1:48pmI wonder how often we write sentences the English posters don't understand to that level of thoroughness.JennyB wrote: ↑13 Sep 2021, 1:25pmThank you for the translation! Sounds like an interesting chap.Marky Dread wrote: ↑13 Sep 2021, 10:10am"The Great North Run" = 13 mile half marathon from Newcastle to Gateshead.
Flat Cap = A flat cap is a rounded cap with a small stiff brim in front, originating in the British Isles. Think Peaky Blinders etc.
A Tab = Northern English slang for a cigarette.
Pot Noodle = Instant noodles (many flavours) just add hot water.
"Frankie Says" - Relax.
*edit* excluding when Flex and I talk skiing/snowboarding.
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New Worlders stick together against the Old.Marky Dread wrote: ↑13 Sep 2021, 3:29pm"Us" I thought you were Canadian. That puts you in a league of your own.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑13 Sep 2021, 2:00pmOf course they do. They admire us and seek to emulate us in every way.matedog wrote: ↑13 Sep 2021, 1:48pmI wonder how often we write sentences the English posters don't understand to that level of thoroughness.JennyB wrote: ↑13 Sep 2021, 1:25pmThank you for the translation! Sounds like an interesting chap.Marky Dread wrote: ↑13 Sep 2021, 10:10am
"The Great North Run" = 13 mile half marathon from Newcastle to Gateshead.
Flat Cap = A flat cap is a rounded cap with a small stiff brim in front, originating in the British Isles. Think Peaky Blinders etc.
A Tab = Northern English slang for a cigarette.
Pot Noodle = Instant noodles (many flavours) just add hot water.
"Frankie Says" - Relax.
*edit* excluding when Flex and I talk skiing/snowboarding.
"Ain't no party like an S Club party!'" - Richard Nixon, Checkers Speech, abandoned early draft
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New World Order not better than New Order.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑13 Sep 2021, 3:48pmNew Worlders stick together against the Old.Marky Dread wrote: ↑13 Sep 2021, 3:29pm"Us" I thought you were Canadian. That puts you in a league of your own.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑13 Sep 2021, 2:00pmOf course they do. They admire us and seek to emulate us in every way.
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Curfews have been curbing
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Depends which albums you're considering. Or that godawful "World in Motion"—give me American imperialism over that any day.Marky Dread wrote: ↑13 Sep 2021, 4:21pmNew World Order not better than New Order.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑13 Sep 2021, 3:48pmNew Worlders stick together against the Old.Marky Dread wrote: ↑13 Sep 2021, 3:29pm"Us" I thought you were Canadian. That puts you in a league of your own.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑13 Sep 2021, 2:00pmOf course they do. They admire us and seek to emulate us in every way.
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Guilty as charged but you never mentioned my whippet.Marky Dread wrote: ↑12 Sep 2021, 7:28amJust watching "The Great North Run" and spotted a lad in a flat cap, wearing a "Frankie Says Relax" t shirt. He was smoking a tab and carrying a pot noodle.
There's a tiny, tiny hopeful part of me that says you guys are running a Kaufmanesque long con on the board
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Newcastle to Newcastle yesterday. But usually Newcastle to glorious South Shields. Apparently it's reverting back to normal next year.Marky Dread wrote: ↑13 Sep 2021, 10:10am"The Great North Run" = 13 mile half marathon from Newcastle to Gateshead.
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That poor dog was dragging behind you. You've been feeding it too many pot noodles.Heston wrote: ↑13 Sep 2021, 6:02pmGuilty as charged but you never mentioned my whippet.Marky Dread wrote: ↑12 Sep 2021, 7:28amJust watching "The Great North Run" and spotted a lad in a flat cap, wearing a "Frankie Says Relax" t shirt. He was smoking a tab and carrying a pot noodle.
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We're the flowers in the dustbin...
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Yes indeed. My auntie lives in Blackhall Mill and one of my relatives was doing the run.Heston wrote: ↑13 Sep 2021, 6:04pmNewcastle to Newcastle yesterday. But usually Newcastle to glorious South Shields. Apparently it's reverting back to normal next year.Marky Dread wrote: ↑13 Sep 2021, 10:10am"The Great North Run" = 13 mile half marathon from Newcastle to Gateshead.
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Whippet goodMarky Dread wrote: ↑13 Sep 2021, 7:31pmThat poor dog was dragging behind you. You've been feeding it too many pot noodles.Heston wrote: ↑13 Sep 2021, 6:02pmGuilty as charged but you never mentioned my whippet.Marky Dread wrote: ↑12 Sep 2021, 7:28amJust watching "The Great North Run" and spotted a lad in a flat cap, wearing a "Frankie Says Relax" t shirt. He was smoking a tab and carrying a pot noodle.
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Heston wrote: ↑13 Sep 2021, 7:40pmWhippet goodMarky Dread wrote: ↑13 Sep 2021, 7:31pmThat poor dog was dragging behind you. You've been feeding it too many pot noodles.Heston wrote: ↑13 Sep 2021, 6:02pmGuilty as charged but you never mentioned my whippet.Marky Dread wrote: ↑12 Sep 2021, 7:28amJust watching "The Great North Run" and spotted a lad in a flat cap, wearing a "Frankie Says Relax" t shirt. He was smoking a tab and carrying a pot noodle.
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Saw this guy down the underground earlier. He was promoting his new single "(Doing the) Cabinet Shuffle".
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A little late for the Busking Tour, wouldn't you say?Marky Dread wrote: ↑15 Sep 2021, 1:48pmSaw this guy down the underground earlier. He was promoting his new single "(Doing the) Cabinet Shuffle".
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Where you take one step and miss the whole first rung
Where you take one step and miss the whole first rung
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Sparky wrote: ↑15 Sep 2021, 7:49pmA little late for the Busking Tour, wouldn't you say?Marky Dread wrote: ↑15 Sep 2021, 1:48pmSaw this guy down the underground earlier. He was promoting his new single "(Doing the) Cabinet Shuffle".
I did notice that guitar is a Gibson J200 which is worth around 4 grand.
Forces have been looting
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Re: Return of the Mighty Observations Thread
Because I commented in a post that Lydon didn't look like a fat fuck like his buddy Trump anymore.