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Post by barbara on Jan 12, 2022 16:56:38 GMT
A little known verse of the Ball o' Kirriemuir - "Four and twenty virgins, Met the Earl of Inverness, And when he didn't meet them, There were four and twenty less" To be grammatically correct it should be 'Four and twenty fewer'. |
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Post by turk on Jan 12, 2022 17:03:14 GMT
I don’t know the answer to this one ,were the rules that applied to meeting people on the 20th of March 2020 against the law and a criminal offence or were they under the heading of goverment guidance which was not a criminal offence.
And is the garden of number 10 a public outdoor space or private. I was only wondering as I understand the Met were looking into what happened. And it was around that time government advice was changing.
Having watch parts of the Johnson at PMQ’s I was struck by whenever you hear those words you must apologise in the media or from opposition parties and a apology is given ,its never accepted or it’s the wrong apology .
That doesn’t just apply to politicians but to almost everybody who has done something wrong makes the effort to say sorry, but it’s never good enough if they happen to be in the the public eye. The other thing that struck me is how much Starmers fortunes are tied into Johnson, every advancement Labour have made is due solely to what Johnson does and even then Starmers personal ratings are still way behind his party and barely above Johnson’s who let’s face it hasn’t had the best of press lately.
Still on the up side just a few more months of Boris ,although you can never write him off, then hopefully the Tories will begin the selection of either Sunak or Truss either one will won’t have much trouble with the leader of the opposition.
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Post by barbara on Jan 12, 2022 17:05:11 GMT
I've been out all afternoon at a tea dance and was frustrated at missing all the excitement. I was wondering if we should play the prediction game? Who knows better than me how to do this? Should we give a date or number of weeks or days before Johnson resigns or is defenestrated. Any offers?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2022 17:09:32 GMT
I don’t know the answer to this one ,were the rules that applied to meeting people on the 20th of March 2020 against the law and a criminal offence or were they under the heading of goverment guidance which was not a criminal offence. And is the garden of number 10 a public outdoor space or private. I was only wondering as I understand the Met were looking into what happened. And it was around that time government advice was changing. Having watch parts of the Johnson at PMQ’s I was struck by whenever you hear those words you must apologise in the media or from opposition parties and a apology is given ,its never accepted or it’s the wrong apology . That doesn’t just apply to politicians but to almost everybody who has done something wrong makes the effort to say sorry, but it’s never good enough if they happen to be in the the public eye. The other thing that struck me is how much Starmers fortunes are tied into Johnson, every advancement Labour have made is due solely to what Johnson does and even then Starmers personal ratings are still way behind his party and barely above Johnson’s who let’s face it hasn’t had the best of press lately. Still on the up side just a few more months of Boris ,although you can never write him off, then hopefully the Tories will begin the selection of either Sunak or Truss either one will won’t have much trouble with the leader of the opposition. Excellent analysis and post as usual. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2022 17:11:08 GMT
A little known verse of the Ball o' Kirriemuir - "Four and twenty virgins, Met the Earl of Inverness, And when he didn't meet them, There were four and twenty less" To be grammatically correct it should be 'Four and twenty fewer'. Makes no sense to me if the Randy old Earl didn’t actually meet them. |
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Post by crossbat11 on Jan 12, 2022 17:12:41 GMT
Colin's reached across the aisle to Turk, I see.
In a strictly non-tribal way of course. That sort of silliness isn't for them.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2022 17:13:30 GMT
tancred 'well, there is breaking and entering and there is burglary. Both are crimes, the latter being more serious because it adds theft to the former' “Actually you do not need to steal anything to commit burglary, all they need is to enter as a trespasser with intent to steal, amongst other things.” Can you get away with “I just wanted to compare their decor to ours m’lud as we are looking to change the look of our place?” |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2022 17:14:58 GMT
Colin's reached across the aisle to Turk, I see. In a strictly non-tribal way of course. That sort of silliness isn't for them. Show some respect to an endangered species Batty. Or at least try to remember that they’re usually in charge. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2022 17:17:31 GMT
I've been out all afternoon at a tea dance and was frustrated at missing all the excitement. I was wondering if we should play the prediction game? Who knows better than me how to do this? Should we give a date or number of weeks or days before Johnson resigns or is defenestrated. Any offers? La dolce vita or wot? Did you get cake? |
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Post by eotw on Jan 12, 2022 17:18:35 GMT
We have a meme
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Post by mandolinist on Jan 12, 2022 17:18:39 GMT
mandolinist - "I cannot believe that my rather innocent name choice has resulted in this fantastical flight of invention. Can I borrow (steal) it?" How dare you accuse me of invention! Next you'll be accusing me of making things up!! Of course - use it as you will, but do please credit any extracts: 'Mandolins, Sausages and Extreme Violence - An Alternative History of Italy' by A. R. Seitch, 2021, published by Hodder & Staunton,London. Part of the Alternative History of the World series, currently being adapted for the BBC. In reality mandolinista were Czech nationals who emptied their parliament in 1618. Was that by throwing them out of the window? |
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Post by barbara on Jan 12, 2022 17:19:46 GMT
I've been out all afternoon at a tea dance and was frustrated at missing all the excitement. I was wondering if we should play the prediction game? Who knows better than me how to do this? Should we give a date or number of weeks or days before Johnson resigns or is defenestrated. Any offers? La dolce vita or wot? Did you get cake? No. We sometimes get biscuits (not today) but as it's only £4.00 for two hours they feel they can get away with just tea ( or coffee). |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2022 17:22:08 GMT
Apologies for my rush towards 500 posts. I have a note from my GP confirming that I have a chest infection so am having to rest a lot and am v bored/lacking energy, mental and physical.
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Post by barbara on Jan 12, 2022 17:23:22 GMT
I'm on 246 (now 247) posts. Do I get something for 250?
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Post by barbara on Jan 12, 2022 17:23:34 GMT
Hope so. (248)
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Post by thexterminatingdalek on Jan 12, 2022 17:24:18 GMT
mandolinist - "I cannot believe that my rather innocent name choice has resulted in this fantastical flight of invention. Can I borrow (steal) it?" How dare you accuse me of invention! Next you'll be accusing me of making things up!! Of course - use it as you will, but do please credit any extracts: 'Mandolins, Sausages and Extreme Violence - An Alternative History of Italy' by A. R. Seitch, 2021, published by Hodder & Staunton,London. Part of the Alternative History of the World series, currently being adapted for the BBC. In reality mandolinista were Czech nationals who emptied their parliament in 1618. Ooh, it's like Call My Bluff on here today. All we need is Frank Muir coming back to life and rambling on about tadpoles for five minutes and we'll be quorate. |
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Post by charles on Jan 12, 2022 17:24:19 GMT
@old Nat According to Wikipedia, there are many versions of this song which was loosely based on a real event, A version which might be more pleasing to Crofty and provide a welcome distractiron to the ROC on this board went as follows:
Four and twenty virgins,
Cam doon frae Inverness,
And when the ball was over,
There were four and twenty less.
There was screwin' in the parlour,
An' screwin' on the stones,
Ye couldnae hear the music,
For the wheezin' and the groans.
And when the ball was over,
The opinion was expressed,
The music was exquisite, but
The screwin' was the best.
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Post by barbara on Jan 12, 2022 17:24:20 GMT
Nearly there (249)
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2022 17:25:36 GMT
I think 250 wins a prize. But then you’ve got to double it, which is v tiring. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2022 17:27:16 GMT
@old Nat According to Wikipedia, there are many versions of this song which was loosely based on a real event, A version which might be more pleasing to Crofty and provide a welcome distractiron to the ROC on this board went as follows: Four and twenty virgins, Cam doon frae Inverness, And when the ball was over, There were four and twenty less. There was screwin' in the parlour, An' screwin' on the stones, Ye couldnae hear the music, For the wheezin' and the groans. And when the ball was over, The opinion was expressed, The music was exquisite, but The screwin' was the best. Utterly disgraceful and I am telling Mark |
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Post by barbara on Jan 12, 2022 17:28:04 GMT
I'll be disappointed if there's nothing for 250....Yeh!!!
😃😃🖐🥂🥂🍾🍩🎉🎉🎖🎖🏆🎁🎊🎊
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Post by barbara on Jan 12, 2022 17:31:54 GMT
4 stars!!! I hope for a bit of respect now!  |
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Post by mandolinist on Jan 12, 2022 17:32:40 GMT
I'll be disappointed if there's nothing for 250....Yeh!!! 😃😃🖐🥂🥂🍾🍩🎉🎉🎖🎖🏆🎁🎊🎊 Congratulations. I now feel suitably overshadowed. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2022 17:33:42 GMT
I don’t know the answer to this one ,were the rules that applied to meeting people on the 20th of March 2020 against the law and a criminal offence or were they under the heading of goverment guidance which was not a criminal offence. And is the garden of number 10 a public outdoor space or private. I was only wondering as I understand the Met were looking into what happened. And it was around that time government advice was changing. Having watch parts of the Johnson at PMQ’s I was struck by whenever you hear those words you must apologise in the media or from opposition parties and a apology is given ,its never accepted or it’s the wrong apology . That doesn’t just apply to politicians but to almost everybody who has done something wrong makes the effort to say sorry, but it’s never good enough if they happen to be in the the public eye. The other thing that struck me is how much Starmers fortunes are tied into Johnson, every advancement Labour have made is due solely to what Johnson does and even then Starmers personal ratings are still way behind his party and barely above Johnson’s who let’s face it hasn’t had the best of press lately. Still on the up side just a few more months of Boris ,although you can never write him off, then hopefully the Tories will begin the selection of either Sunak or Truss either one will won’t have much trouble with the leader of the opposition. What % chance of a vonc in your view turk ? |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2022 17:34:26 GMT
I'll be disappointed if there's nothing for 250....Yeh!!! 😃😃🖐🥂🥂🍾🍩🎉🎉🎖🎖🏆🎁🎊🎊 HUGE congratulations from the entire bored, Ms Babs!!!!!!!!   |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2022 17:34:32 GMT
In reality mandolinista were Czech nationals who emptied their parliament in 1618. Was that by throwing them out of the window? Well, letting fresh air in |
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Post by barbara on Jan 12, 2022 17:35:12 GMT
I'll be disappointed if there's nothing for 250....Yeh!!! 😃😃🖐🥂🥂🍾🍩🎉🎉🎖🎖🏆🎁🎊🎊 Congratulations. I now feel suitably overshadowed. So you should be! You're letting the side down. (For our ROC colleagues, by 'the side' I don't mean lefties, I mean wimmin. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2022 17:36:01 GMT
I'll be disappointed if there's nothing for 250....Yeh!!! 😃😃🖐🥂🥂🍾🍩🎉🎉🎖🎖🏆🎁🎊🎊 Congratulations. I now feel suitably overshadowed. Get those delicate fingers typing faster Ms Lemon. It’s wot ladies do best surely? |
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Post by mandolinist on Jan 12, 2022 17:36:11 GMT
William Wragg, vice Chair of the 1922 committee executive is now calling for Johnson to resign.
Barbara, I think close of play tomorrow is possible if the rest of the grey suits concur.
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Post by barbara on Jan 12, 2022 17:37:44 GMT
William Wragg, vice Chair of the 1922 committee executive is now calling for Johnson to resign. Barbara, I think close of play tomorrow is possible if the rest of the grey suits concur. Ooh exciting! I was going to predict next Tuesday but I now see I'm hopelessly unambitious! |
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