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starmekitten
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United Kingdom
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 Posted - 07/15/2005 : 13:10:59
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Noun 1. Brummie - a resident of Birmingham, England
I am a Brummie. I was born in Birmingham, England in this hospital here:
back in 1980.
Now Birmingham, England may not mean much to many of you overseas people. To those who are Brits, they view Birmingham as a bit of a practical joke, even though I would put money on it that 90% of them have never even visited, and of the 10% who have, Monkey doesn't count because Digbeth coach station does not constitute a trip to Brimingham.
One of the main complaints about the city is it's uglyness, and to be fair it used to look like this:
but since the refurb of the city centre we have this sexy building:
and the new shiny bull ring
The next most common complaint about Birmingham, is the accent.
If I sounded terribly Brummie, I think I'd be ashamed, luckily I have a hint, just a mere brumette of an accent.
If you're wondering what a brummie sounds like.
See for reference:
The prince of darkness.
As for famous Brummies, well I have compiled a list.
Cadbury, George (1839–1922) The father of British Chocolate.
George Cadbury was born in Edgbaston 19 September 1839. To escape the pollution of the town George rebuilt the cocoa factory on a greenfield site at Bournville 1879 where he began to develop good quality and affordable housing for the workers, Bournville Building Estate which became Bournville Village Trust in 1900.
Chamberlain, Neville (1869–1940) A Prime Minister no less
Arthur Neville Chamberlain was born at South Bourne Edgbaston. He became Prime Minister 1937 and negotiated the Munich Agreement, a peace settlement with Hitler. Hitler, however, invaded Poland and Chamberlain reluctantly declared war on Germany 1939.
Hancock, Tony (1924-1968) Classic Comedy!
Anthony Hancock was born 42 Southam Road Hall Green on 12 May 1924 where a Birmingham Civic Society blue plaque commemorates the fact. In 1954 his famous character was created in Hancock’s Half Hour on radio and on television 1956-1960.
Tolkien, John Ronald Reuel (1892–1973) Oh thats got your interest huh!
Author. Although Tolkien was born in South Africa in January 1892 his parents were both from Birmingham, seeing South Africa as a new life for their young family. At three years old Tolkien came to Birmingham with his mother and brother Hilary to visit his grand parents, it was at this time that Tolkiens father died and his mother saw no reason to return to South Africa. so the family settled in the area of Sarehole, Birmingham. Tolkien explored as a young boy, the most exciting thing he found was Sarehole Mill, Birmingham's only surviving watermill. Tolkien and his brother spent many hours investigating the mill and surrounding areas, when in later years the Mill fell into decay Tolkien contributed to fund its preservation. Tolkien attended King Edwards School in New Street
Wyndham, John (1906-1969) Didn't know that one either did you!
He lived in Edgbaston, Inspired by H G Wells’ science fiction novels he began writing short science fiction stories which were published first in American magazines, by the mid-1930s in British magazines and subsequently in book form by Tales of Wonder, Britain’s first science fiction magazine. He worked as a censor during World War 2 and also saw active service in France. His first major success was The Day of the Triffids 1951. His recurrent theme of human triumph in adversity can be seen in his other well-known novels which include The Kraken Wakes 1953, The Chrysalids 1955, The Midwich Cuckoos 1957, Chocky 1968
and many more besides. What else is so great about Birmingham I hear you cry?
The Balti.
Birminghams Balti triangle houses some of the best curry houses I have ever *ever* been to. They are superb and commonly credited with helping make the curry the national dish of the UK.
Birmingham is known as the Capital of the Balti, which is not surprising as this spicy dish was introduced to the city by its large Kashmiri population. The vast majority of Balti houses are situated in the Sparkbrook, Balsall Heath and Moseley (where I used to live - no coincidence I assure you) areas of South Birmingham, which essentially forms the famous "Balti Triangle". Most of the restaurants are unlicensed with diners bringing their own wine, beers, etc. with a number of off-licences conveniently situated in the area. Diners can usually be sure of a welcome as warm as their baltis!
So this is why, being a brummie, it ain't all that bad.
and you're questioning the sciences
and questioning religion
you're looking like an idiot
and you no longer care.
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
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Posted - 07/15/2005 : 13:14:55
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How could you forget the song "Birmingham Blues," by the most wonderful band to come out of England?
I speak, of course, of the Electric Light Orchestra!
Working on the road across this great big world
I've been rolling like a stone, I never get back home
Yes, I've been long-gone
And boy, I've got the Birmingham Blues
I been across the ocean to the south sea isles
Yeah, I travelled to the east and west for miles and miles and miles
And I've been long-gone
Boy, I've got the Birmingham Blues
Across the world I've seen
People and places
Could be the same
But with a different name
I wouldn't change the things I do for anything
But I'd just like to hear the message of the streets again
Give me a ticket
Cause boy, I've got the Birmingham Blues
It may be kind of homely but it sure is sweet
Industrial Revolution put it on its feet
But it's a long, long way
Boy, I've got the Birmingham Blues
Across the world I've seen
People and places
Could be the same
But with a different name
I'll go and stay awhile and all the folks I meet
They'll say "You won't stay long, you got them travelling feet
You'll soon be long-gone
'Cos boy, you got the rest of the world blues!"
Across the world I've seen
People and places
Don't you know it could be the same
But with a different name
Across the world I've seen
People and places
Could be the same
But with a different name
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
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Posted - 07/15/2005 : 13:29:39
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Originally posted by kathryn
How could you forget the song "Birmingham Blues," by the most wonderful band to come out of England?
I speak, of course, of the Electric Light Orchestra!
Heathen!
If you're from Birmingham England, you can always take consolation in not being from Birmingham Alabama.
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/15/2005 : 13:32:39
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I think I've been through Birmingham, which some may say is the best way ;) Does Bromsgrove count? I went to a party there once and dressed up in a brown suede skirt.
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starmekitten
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/15/2005 : 13:48:05
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I used to live in Bromsgrove with my father, just opposite the dolphin swimming pool, I liked living there.
And no, Bromsgrove does not count, it's in another county for a start.
*makes a little note in book about the Llama dissing Birmingham*
and you're questioning the sciences
and questioning religion
you're looking like an idiot
and you no longer care.
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2543 Posts |
Posted - 07/15/2005 : 14:12:40
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Is your book full? ;)
The party I went to was in Bant Mill Rd, though I've no idea where that is in relation to anything.
Different county? oops :D
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Domestiques
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
503 Posts |
Posted - 07/15/2005 : 14:53:58
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I am not from Birmingham, there is some pride about that, I am from Telford.
I loathed the place and so I moved to Skegness
After that I moved back to Telford
Before finally settling here in stafford.
(that person is heather stafford, I couldnt find a pic of stafford)
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“I want to be a star!” I cried
They said, “You’re overqualified.
Why don’t you learn to tune your damn guitar?” |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 07/15/2005 : 18:27:46
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Oh yeah, Tolkien was a Brummie!
Bob Carolgees and Spit the dog. You may not remember them. :)
Lenny Henry (Ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah!!) |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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Posted - 07/16/2005 : 02:11:09
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Sarehole, Birmingham
Need I point out the anagram?
Curry and a couple of writers then? I wonder if London can top that?
How's that for a slice of fried gold? |
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tobafett
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1713 Posts |
Posted - 07/16/2005 : 02:24:31
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Ten Percenter
- FB Enquirer -
United Kingdom
1733 Posts |
Posted - 07/16/2005 : 04:39:14
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Teresa, Teresa,
This must be desperation, I fear,
Neville Chamberlain,
Balti, Bull Ring,
And the hospital that spawned little Greer?
Tre, tre,
It is painfully clear to me,
One sexy building
with weird mesh-like gilding,
Eclipses every other Tre-quoted Brummie
"Fried food, cigarettes, no exercise, chest pain..." (Excerpt from the Angina Monologues) |
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fbc
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/16/2005 : 04:51:45
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quote:
Originally posted by starmekitten
[i]What else is so great about Birmingham I hear you cry?
fbc lives 20 minutes away
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starmekitten
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United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 07/16/2005 : 04:58:31
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Andy, Andy
Your jealousy seems hard to bear
I'm guessing you wish
For a good balti dish
Because up north good food is rare
Andy, Andy
I had to cut my list quite short
Despite your cruel slight
It's a well known delight
The marvel of the brummie retort
Andy, Andy
You really are clutching at straws
If I remember it right
You mailed me last nght
for a list of brummies to deplore
Andy, Andy
I'm handing you this on a plate
With all I gave you
This the best you can do?
I wouldn't give up the day job, mate.
and you're questioning the sciences
and questioning religion
you're looking like an idiot
and you no longer care.
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starmekitten
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United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 07/16/2005 : 05:00:28
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although all said, I don't think I'd move back there, I've done Birmingham now
and you're questioning the sciences
and questioning religion
you're looking like an idiot
and you no longer care.
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 07/16/2005 : 06:16:33
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Originally posted by tobafett
isn't lenny henry married to dawn french? (of french n saunders)
Yes. And Jennifer Saunders is married to Adrian Edmondson. |
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Stevio10
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/16/2005 : 07:04:59
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| I went to Birmingham once...stayed in the holiday inn. All the bars closed at 11. Ah well, atleast you got porn in the holiday inn. Nothing like the routine of a mars bar and a porno before bed. As they say, it helps you work rest and play. Doesnt help you get laid though. |
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Ten Percenter
- FB Enquirer -
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/16/2005 : 12:44:23
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Tre, Tre,
The belle of the forum is she,
Her sour invective
is a tad defective
What do you expect from a crappy Brummie?
"Fried food, cigarettes, no exercise, chest pain..." (Excerpt from the Angina Monologues) |
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starmekitten
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United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 07/16/2005 : 12:49:29
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Andy, Andy
Certainly no gentleman he!
See how he lashed out
when he fell in doubt
of his stance, he's almost nasty!
and you're questioning the sciences
and questioning religion
you're looking like an idiot
and you no longer care.
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 07/16/2005 : 16:17:27
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At least it's not Hull.
How's that for a slice of fried gold? |
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bazza
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
1439 Posts |
Posted - 07/18/2005 : 06:35:28
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misleadtheworld
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
1222 Posts |
Posted - 07/18/2005 : 07:28:39
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The only thing I've ever liked about Birmingham was the old version of the programme 'Brum' with the little car. They recently did an updated series which was, frankly, awful. The old old version was much better.
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
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Posted - 07/18/2005 : 07:35:39
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| They should spice it up and have Ozzy driving around in him! :D |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/25/2005 : 08:07:43
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I must actually bother to visit it one day. Whether or not that will actually happen is another matter.
Don't believe the type!
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
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Posted - 08/13/2005 : 07:17:20
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I thought a Brummie was when you stick your face in a chick's boobs. :P
I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied. |
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fbc
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 08/13/2005 : 07:29:13
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Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
I must actually bother to visit it one day. Whether or not that will actually happen is another matter.
i was there last night.
when you go, if you go, let me know and we'll hook up. you can give me that mix cd. |
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Stuart
- The Clopser -
China
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Posted - 08/13/2005 : 08:39:40
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I lived in Birmingham for a year, and really liked the city and local people (despite its reputation for being crap and spawning a region of simpletons with crap accents). Used to live in Selly Oak, which near enough the same place where that clocktower pic was. Used to drink at the Bristol Pear, OVT, and the Gun barrels and then nip to the Chamon indian at closing time.
Birmingham was a great year to remember... fantastic place!
This is a high class bureau de change, not some Punch & Judy show on the seafront at Margate! |
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starmekitten
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United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 08/13/2005 : 08:47:54
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I lived in Northfield for a spell just up from Selly Oak, used to frequent the Bristol Pear a lot, and the OVT for a cheap night out. Only once went to the Gun though, too many students, eurgh
You begin saving the world by saving one person at a time; all else is grandiose romanticism or politics |
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Stuart
- The Clopser -
China
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Posted - 08/13/2005 : 17:58:23
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I used to live on Hubert Road... it's a great area to live, loads of bars, loads of Indians and loads of Kebab shops. I'd kill for a kebab, tikka donner mix in Nan bread with lashings of Chilli and garlic sauce.
You never know Starmekitten, maybe we rubbed shoulders unknowingly a few times. Was never really much of a fan of the Pear, too many townies... OVT was right next to my friends house so we'd stop there often for a few hours in the evening and then head to the Gun Barrels to chat up the student totty. That was back in 1999.... my friend is now living over here with me, and before he came out he went for a piss up along Bristol road and said that the Gun is now packed with student kids. Always liked the place though.
There was an indie club we often used to frequent, in the city centre next to a greek restaurant, but I forget the name... that was always a good laugh.
I love Birmingham, except its arsehole, which is known as Digbeth bus station.
This is a high class bureau de change, not some Punch & Judy show on the seafront at Margate! |
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Stuart
- The Clopser -
China
2291 Posts |
Posted - 08/13/2005 : 18:00:22
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quote:
Originally posted by Llamadance
I think I've been through Birmingham, which some may say is the best way ;) Does Bromsgrove count? I went to a party there once and dressed up in a brown suede skirt.
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No power in the 'verse can stop me
Is that the fashion up in Scotland?
This is a high class bureau de change, not some Punch & Judy show on the seafront at Margate! |
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starmekitten
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 08/13/2005 : 18:02:48
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There was an indie club we often used to frequent, in the city centre next to a greek restaurant, but I forget the name... that was always a good laugh.
Snobs! with the faces in the wall and on wednesday nights it was 50p a vodka!
ugh memories
You begin saving the world by saving one person at a time; all else is grandiose romanticism or politics |
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Broken Face
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Posted - 08/13/2005 : 18:07:25
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Originally posted by starmekitten
Now Birmingham, England may not mean much to many of you overseas people. To those who are Brits, they view Birmingham as a bit of a practical joke, even though I would put money on it that 90% of them have never even visited, and of the 10% who have, Monkey doesn't count because Digbeth coach station does not constitute a trip to Brimingham.
So basically Birmingham is the New Jersey of England
-Brian
If you move I shoots!
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
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Posted - 08/13/2005 : 18:15:12
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Originally posted by Broken Face
So basically Birmingham is the New Jersey of England
-Brian
If you move I shoots!
Now that's a low blow!
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08/13/2005 : 18:21:51
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I think the accent is what gets most people.
How can I explain this.
ool-roit babs? h-owa yam doooin?
would be, hello how are you?
Ar, Orm ool-raigh ta babs, y-owa up to urny-thin'?
would be, I'm fine thank you, what are doing now?
Orm gow-inna get the buzz how-um n-owa
would be, I'm going to catch the bus home now
ool-roigh babs, Ar'll catch y-ow later, tar-ra
would be, Ok, I'll see you later, bye!
You begin saving the world by saving one person at a time; all else is grandiose romanticism or politics |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
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Posted - 08/13/2005 : 18:25:28
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Bye is tar-ra?
How can that be?
My friend Paul's from something on trent? Stoke on something? Anyway, I cannot understand half of what he says.
The other day he actually had to spell the word "customer" for me.
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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starmekitten
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 08/13/2005 : 18:31:28
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Stoke on Trent dear
tar-ra is goodbye, it just is.
It's Birmingham! who knows why we do anything, I went to a black country dinner
party when I lived back in the midlands, a delightful meal of faggots, chips and peas
were ace.
and we do the *best* Indian food
You begin saving the world by saving one person at a time; all else is grandiose romanticism or politics |
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Broken Face
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USA
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Posted - 08/13/2005 : 18:31:46
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quote:
Originally posted by kathryn
quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face
So basically Birmingham is the New Jersey of England
-Brian
If you move I shoots!
Now that's a low blow!
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
was not! i love new jersey. its in unfairly based constantly. i live in a nice neighborhood with a few nice places to eat and some nice people. we all don't live in elizabeth!
-Brian
If you move I shoots!
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