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Post by PP on Jul 23, 2008 17:42:28 GMT
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Post by maibee on Jul 23, 2008 17:50:15 GMT
Well, there you go, we started off with sweets in James's column, did a tour of all the different products that members either side of the pond like, can't find, don't know, and then Linden brought us nicely back to the "single liquroice allsort sandwich" as selected by James for his pic'n'mix.  All's well that ends well - see CVG, no hijacking necessary ;D |
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Post by blackopal on Jul 23, 2008 18:04:54 GMT
If he went to the cinema with me (please O Lord, make it happen!), James wouldn't have to share his bag of sweets - our tastes in that department don't coincide, save for the chocolate raisins.  And I've never had a Tesco's meat pie, so I don't know if our likes are any closer in the non-sweets line. |
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Post by Wyvern on Jul 23, 2008 18:07:10 GMT
(plus one I'm avoiding, folks, I haven't omitted it through oversight!) I can think of one fictional couple that did exactly that recently ;D |
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Post by blackopal on Jul 23, 2008 18:14:31 GMT
Maybe you can think of some products that you call English or British such and such, without thinking, and I bet they won't mean the same thing to us as they do to you! Well we've already mentioned English muffins upthread, they're very popular. The only other ones I can think of are: English toffee (obvious) and London broil, which is a type of skirt or flank steak - the beef is not of British origin, so maybe it refers to the cut of the meat. Then of course Worcestershire sauce and English mustard, which would just be a spicy mustard. |
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Post by maibee on Jul 23, 2008 18:44:33 GMT
Well we have Worcester sauce and English mustard (as opposed to French bland, or German blander still!). And I know the word broil is American for grill! English toffee (obvious) you say, but is it? Is it hard and very chewy or soft and sickly sweet (which is how I describe fudge!)
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Post by maibee on Jul 23, 2008 18:47:45 GMT
(plus one I'm avoiding, folks, I haven't omitted it through oversight!) I can think of one fictional couple that did exactly that recently ;D We're usually on a similar wavelength, Wy. But I thought ..... well let's forget this, I know what you mean, it gets too complicated if I start using euphemisms for euphemisms! Confused of "Somewhere"  |
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Post by blackopal on Jul 23, 2008 19:46:31 GMT
English toffee (obvious) you say, but is it? Is it hard and very chewy or soft and sickly sweet (which is how I describe fudge!) I've heard the term used for both the boiled sweet type of toffee, and also for the sticky toffee pudding type - drizzled over ice cream usually. Oh, I just thought of another one, not food though: English Leather, it's a type of spiced cologne for men. |
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Post by adco on Jul 23, 2008 20:27:52 GMT
This has been one of the most entertaining threads to read today. There is no KFC where I live (ironic I know) but one near us has a buffet with mashed potatoes and green beans. Chicken pies too. We have a thing here called spice drops that look similar to AHG |
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Post by cantervilleghost on Jul 23, 2008 21:20:32 GMT
Well, there you go, we started off with sweets in James's column, did a tour of all the different products that members either side of the pond like, can't find, don't know, and then Linden brought us nicely back to the "single liquroice allsort sandwich" as selected by James for his pic'n'mix. All's well that ends well - see CVG, no hijacking necessary ;D Bloody Hell! I go to sleep for a few hours and fall hopelessly behind!  Great posts though everyone! I've learned a lot! I've tried marmite, it isn't my thing, I'm afraid. As for licorice, ohhh I love that! Whenever I buy a bag of jelley beans, I always pick out all the licorice before I give the rest to the kids. In fact, I adore those Altoids licorce mints! Speaking of biscuits, when I first began learning of the various cultural differences between the State and England, I have to admit biscuits threw me. I couldn't understand why anyone would dip one in tea or coffee. But the one that had me all confused was when an old internet buddy in England said she was leaving her computer for 10mins to go have a fag. She left without explanation and I had to google it. LOL |
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Post by maibee on Jul 25, 2008 11:59:45 GMT
www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/main.jhtml?view=DETAILS&grid=A1YourView&xml=/motoring/2008/07/26/mrmay126.xmlJames is on a caravan holiday. He didn't waste time after Wednesday. Wonder if this is his and Oz's transport this year. Sounds plausible to me. Wy, I imagine he's given you some food for thought with the teapot mention! Whilst I enjoyed reading it, it doesn't set off any ideas for being witty (my version thereof/annoying probably to others ) or revealing any personal experiences, so I'm not commenting this week. Look forward to seeing everyone else's though.
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Post by lindenchase on Jul 25, 2008 12:13:19 GMT
Definitely the new mode of transport for him and Oz. ;D It will make a change from the mobile home that had in California. And for James safety, I hope not too many fellow caravaners will recognize him from the sitcom Top Gear. ;D
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Post by Liz on Jul 25, 2008 12:14:24 GMT
That is just so SWEET!! ;D If he fancies the Costa del Wirral, there's space in my garden!! |
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Post by dutchdiva on Jul 25, 2008 12:26:03 GMT
How would you call this in Britain? in Holland it's called Engelse drop, English liquorice.  I was wondering this for a long time. Why is it called Engelse drop |
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Post by lymaze on Jul 25, 2008 13:20:41 GMT
I can't read it at work (for some reason Telegraph is the only paper I can't link through to here  ) but the thought of James and Oz in a caravan together is hysterical. They were fine in the big mobile home. I shall be looking out for caravan hold ups down my way. ;D |
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Post by blackopal on Jul 25, 2008 15:21:51 GMT
That was an excellent column, very amusing.
One question: is a wobbler a crazy person?
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Post by maibee on Jul 25, 2008 15:26:07 GMT
I missed that term, will have to reread again in context. But to 'throw a wobbly' is to lose control, have a tantrum.
EDIT No, this does not mean a crazy person. The verb 'to wobble' means to lose balance, to sway from side to side. So presumably he sways from side to side a bit when he's riding his motorbike.
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Post by adco on Jul 25, 2008 15:35:45 GMT
I can't view the DT site due to the internet here in "Sanford"! Suppose I shall 'throw a wobbly'! |
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Post by blackopal on Jul 25, 2008 15:40:42 GMT
Ah, yes that makes sense then. he wrote, "Overtaking caravans is the sport of kings and a great way to enliven a dull drive down a scenic, winding and otherwise deserted country B-road; especially on the motorbike and especially if you are a bit of a wobbler like me."
Loved the DVD clip as well - it reminded me so much of my own experience as a youngster. I was crazy about motorbikes, and my cousin offered to give me one of his cast-offs, a minibike. My mother reacted as if the cousin had offered to push me off a cliff! No matter how careful I promised to be, she absolutely refused to let me accept the bike, and nearly had heart failure just talking about it.
James' column brought back some memories as well; we always went on a yearly caravan trip in the summer.
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Post by lymaze on Jul 25, 2008 18:56:10 GMT
Read it at last. Great column. Good luck James in your caravan, and even better luck to any passengers. ;D |
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Post by blackopal on Jul 25, 2008 19:20:23 GMT
Do you think James needs a pair of hands either side of him on his bike to keep him stable? Any volunteers? I'll take the right hand side ;D I too will selflessly volunteer my services as ballast for James' motorbike adventures. From what he's written, I don't think She-who-must-not-be-named joins him in his motorcycle or flying trips. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2008 19:33:57 GMT
Oh good lord, when James was last in charge of a caravan, he repeatedly crashed it, went into the side of it, reversed it into bushes.
*sends positive vibes and gaffer tape to gag Oz so James can concentrate! *
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Post by adco on Jul 25, 2008 22:25:53 GMT
I've now read this weeks column (thanks again maibee!) and must express concern over the thoughts of James driving the caravan over great distances! Then again maybe the Top Gear stuff was sitcom material and he's actually a highly skilled caravan driver! And I would also like to volunteer for motorcycle ballast duty. I have experience  |
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Post by cantervilleghost on Jul 25, 2008 22:35:41 GMT
After reading the DT column, I truly can't wait to see the next series! This should be great! Loved the Drunk At The Wheel slogan! Perfect, I think!
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Post by dutchdiva on Jul 26, 2008 0:38:09 GMT
How would you call this in Britain? in Holland it's called Engelse drop, English liquorice. I know it's little off topic but Lindenchase we call it Engelse drop because they were first produced in Sheffield and we just called them Engelse drop ever since that ;D |
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Post by lindenchase on Jul 26, 2008 7:21:22 GMT
Yeah, I knew that. Wikipedia often sucks, but not always. ;D
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Post by lew on Jul 26, 2008 9:16:34 GMT
The thought of Oz and James in a caravan ;D ......I hope you've got a good snake bar James, a strong tummy for the cassette toilet, actually as it's 1978 model so you'll probably have a porta potty even more stomach churning and make sure your wash bag has everything in it, not good if you forget your towel ;D......and in the school holiday time. Muses whether they'll be in the middle of a field ;D |
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Post by mayniac on Jul 26, 2008 10:24:50 GMT
Lets not forget the shared shower blocks.................... oh er, think my mind had a small, but not unpleasant, wander then!
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Post by lew on Jul 26, 2008 11:02:54 GMT
Oh dear having thoughts of a certain picture, in a certain shower........and I only came in for drink  ;D |
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Post by lew on Jul 26, 2008 11:11:35 GMT
The poor man writes a sensible article and we turn it into pure filth within minutes ;D
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. I've never tasted Marmite in my life... might try it
. I've never tasted Marmite in my life... might try it
All's well that ends well - see CVG, no hijacking necessary ;D
Great posts though everyone! I've learned a lot! I've tried marmite, it isn't my thing, I'm afraid. As for licorice, ohhh I love that! Whenever I buy a bag of jelley beans, I always pick out all the licorice before I give the rest to the kids. In fact, I adore those Altoids licorce mints! 
) but the thought of James and Oz in a caravan together is hysterical. They were fine in the big mobile home. I shall be looking out for caravan hold ups down my way. ;D
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