FSN is perfectly normal
Ian always types at a reasonable volume.
Lemmy stole my underpants!
Quote from: Tawa on 15 September 2015, 09:34:04 PM
Lemmy stole my underpants!
Are you wearing them now?
Fenton laments the demise of Watneys Red Barrel
Quote from: Last Hussar on 15 September 2015, 09:50:44 PM
Fenton laments the demise of Watneys Red Barrel
Only when holidaying in Torremolinos.
Quote from: Tawa on 15 September 2015, 09:34:04 PM
Lemmy stole my underpants!
Oh, they were yours! I thought they'd been left as a polishing rag by the cleaner in the bar!
You might want to consider replacing those, when I used them to clean Nik's cinzano glass, they were more holes than thread! :-&
Quote from: mad lemmey on 15 September 2015, 08:01:29 PM
Ian always types at a reasonable volume.
got to make meself heard somehowIanS
WAKEY WAKEY HOI
Fierce Kitty can't get his grammar right.
Quote from: fsn on 16 September 2015, 07:05:10 AM
Fierce Kitty can't get his grammar right.
But tis - if youse talk pidgin.....
IanS
Well that didn't take long did it?
Quote from: fsn on 16 September 2015, 07:05:10 AM
Fierce Kitty can't get his grammar right.
And his grandad isn't much better!
OWWWWWWW
FK has a feather fetish
Quote from: Last Hussar on 16 September 2015, 05:31:35 PM
And his grandad isn't much better!
NOBBY !!!This
'gentleman's' coat needs chewing.....If you'd be so kind.
Quote from: Nosher on 16 September 2015, 06:48:32 PM
FK has a feather fetish
That's a tongue twister and a half ! ;D ;D (
You try saying it twice really quickly !)
Cheers - Phil
Bonus! An old Peppermint in the lining!
A blue one.
Well that's a strange effect.
Never had that happen before.
Quote from: Fenton on 15 September 2015, 09:40:25 PM
Are you wearing them now?
Yes, that's what's concerning me! See below.....
Quote from: mad lemmey on 15 September 2015, 11:23:30 PM
Oh, they were yours! I thought they'd been left as a polishing rag by the cleaner in the bar!
You might want to consider replacing those, when I used them to clean Nik's cinzano glass, they were more holes than thread! :-&
I'm rather itchy.....
Quote from: fsn on 16 September 2015, 08:32:58 PM
Bonus! An old Peppermint in the lining!
A blue one.
Well that's a strange effect.
Never had that happen before.
You know, if your neck is feeling stiff, you should swallow those blue peppermints much faster!
Eww!
Huh ?
What on Earth ? 8-} 8-} 8-}
Cheers - Phil
Quote from: Techno on 16 September 2015, 08:05:27 PM
That's a tongue twister and a half ! ;D ;D (You try saying it twice really quickly !)
Not if you have all your own teeth...... :P
"Don't drink the lemonade!" ;D
Fiercekitty is a Boer (?).
That's 3 times FK has been picked upon here. Worried, Phil?
Quote from: Westmarcher on 17 September 2015, 09:42:21 PM
Fiercekitty is a Boer (?).
That's 3 times FK has been picked upon here. Worried, Phil?
Doesn't count as libel; I
am 25% Boer, speak the language quite well, and used to be married to one.
Quote from: Westmarcher on 17 September 2015, 09:42:21 PM
That's 3 times FK has been picked upon here. Worried, Phil?
Certainly not !......Makes a pleasant change ! ;)
Cheers - Phil
OI - doorman - get yer dog under control, sorry it's FSN.....
IanS ;)
Quote from: FierceKitty on 17 September 2015, 11:20:49 PM
.. I am 25% Boer ....
Damn that Moreau and his nefarious experiments!
Quote from: FierceKitty on 17 September 2015, 11:20:49 PMI am 25% Boer,
That means your 75% entertaining!... That's good thing
My 75% entertaining what? Got se ballas, man, dis onverstaanbaar!
Quote from: FierceKitty on 18 September 2015, 12:06:30 PM
My 75% entertaining what? Got se ballas, man, dis onverstaanbaar!
Shying away from the double negative?
Dis nie verstaanbaar nie!
That double negative attracts howls of derision if we're rash enough to use it in Holland.
Did I read/hear that the double negative was used in the (distant ?) past, to give extra emphasis to the negative aspect of whatever it was someone was talking about ?
Or am I thinking about a language other than English ?
Cheers - Phil
Ask any teacher round here - "I didn't do nuthin sir" is the standard cry. So what is it that FK did ?
IanS
Quote from: Techno on 18 September 2015, 02:56:45 PM
Did I read/hear that the double negative was used in the (distant ?) past, to give extra emphasis to the negative aspect of whatever it was someone was talking about ?
Or am I thinking about a language other than English ?
Cheers - Phil
Yes, it can be used as such, but it's a bit different than the usage in Afrikaans, as I understand it. I am sure there are more pedantic members of the forum who can
bore you silly entertain endlessly on this subject.
Quote from: FierceKitty on 18 September 2015, 02:06:49 PM
That double negative attracts howls of derision if we're rash enough to use it in Holland.
The use of 'Holland' attracts frowned eyebrows (as a minimum) if you use it anywhere in the Netherlands. Well, in most parts anyway.
Mind you, my dentist is from South Africa, and his (standard) Dutch is pretty good. So there is hope yet.
Quote from: OldenBUA on 18 September 2015, 03:43:01 PM
The use of 'Holland' attracts frowned eyebrows (as a minimum) if you use it anywhere in the Netherlands. Well, in most parts anyway.
Mind you, my dentist is from South Africa, and his (standard) Dutch is pretty good. So there is hope yet.
Yes, we have a collegue who's from arnhem, who explained that bit once, when someone called him a 'hollander'. :D
Gelderland has got to be best!
Cf: 'A Knight's Tale'
http://youtu.be/heFkmvxZytY
Afrikaans is a creolised and archaic Dutch which I think picked up the "nie...nie" negative from one of the indigenous black languages (may have been Xhosa). Not the sort of thing old-school Afrikaaners wanted to be reminded of!
Quote from: FierceKitty on 18 September 2015, 11:39:48 PM
Afrikaans is a creolised and archaic Dutch which I think picked up the "nie...nie" negative from one of the indigenous black languages (may have been Xhosa). Not the sort of thing old-school Afrikaaners wanted to be reminded of!
Not something I heard before (but what do I know), but a quick google search also points in the direction of Koi (Hottentots) as a possible influence.
Probably correct too. By the way, beware the word "Hottentot" if you're ever in the area; it's linguistic Semtex.
Quote from: FierceKitty on 19 September 2015, 10:07:19 AM
Probably correct too. By the way, beware the word "Hottentot" if you're ever in the area; it's linguistic Semtex.
Wasn't aware of that, so I'll keep it in mind. Not likely to ever go there, though.
Anyway, to get back on topic:
Phil only uses reference books because his memory isn't what it used to be and snapshots weren't invented back then.
Quote from: OldenBUA on 19 September 2015, 07:59:14 PM
Wasn't aware of that, so I'll keep it in mind. Not likely to ever go there, though.
Anyway, to get back on topic:
Phil only uses reference books because his memory isn't what it used to be and snapshots weren't invented back then.
FSN started a special thread for this particular member http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,12785.0.html (http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,12785.0.html)
I'm sure a Moderator will be along shortly to move it for you
Ohhh Matron ;) ;D
Quote from: OldenBUA on 19 September 2015, 07:59:14 PM
Phil only uses reference books because his memory isn't what it used to be and snapshots weren't invented back then.
........and I lost all the sketches I scribbled on vellum and papyrus.
(Damn expensive that stuff was, too ! :'()
Quote from: paulr on 19 September 2015, 09:51:51 PM
FSN started a special thread for this particular member http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,12785.0.html (http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,12785.0.html)
I'm sure a Moderator will be along shortly to move it for you
Ohhh Matron ;) ;D
It won't be me...I'm only comfortable using the delete, modify or lock buttons ! :P ;)
Cheers - Phil
So, let me get this straight.
Serious Threads soon break down into a pell-mell of cheap insults and in-jokes.
A thread inviting cheap insults and in-jokes breaks down into a serious discussion of linguistics?
You expect us to be LOGICAL :d :d
IanS
That would be true
Quote from: Last Hussar on 20 September 2015, 08:22:09 AM
So, let me get this straight.
Serious Threads soon break down into a pell-mell of cheap insults and in-jokes.
A thread inviting cheap insults and in-jokes breaks down into a serious discussion of linguistics?
Maybe we should alter the way we make threads.
For example, instead of asking 'what was the regimental colour for xxx line infantry from austria'
We could ask, "what's the most offensive austrian joke you know' and maybe we get all kinds of informative chit-chat!
Far too obvious. You should ask about the correct way to use a "Ringel-ess" if you want that kind of information.
I only know one Austrian joke - that's not about a chap named Fritzl.
The story goes that during WWI the Austrio-Hungarian Empire had regionally constituted regiments. The Italians on the other side used to be able to identify their foe from the fighting style. One experienced officer is telling his new relief how to identify them.
"The Tyroleans are great snipers. Keep your head down. The Hungarians fight with great elan. Be prepared to fight off mass charges. When the Austrians are in the line, they will throw lots of hand grenades."
"What do you do then?" asked the bewildered cadet.
"Take the pins out and throw them back."
Surely - "Light them and throw them back"!
FSN - You are an oik
Quote from: Last Hussar on 20 September 2015, 08:22:09 AM
So, let me get this straight.
Serious Threads soon break down into a pell-mell of cheap insults and in-jokes.
A thread inviting cheap insults and in-jokes breaks down into a serious discussion of linguistics?
I thought that was taken as read. ;)
Nice one, Nobby !......But as LH says.....You
are an oik !
Cheers - Phil
Leon is a considerate employer, who treats all his minions with love and respect.
Quote from: Last Hussar on 20 September 2015, 11:59:10 AM
Leon is a considerate employer, who threatens all his minions with love and respect.
fixed that for you :d
Quote from: mad lemmey on 18 September 2015, 05:00:14 PMGelderland has got to be best!
Most definitely. Went to Grolle for an event in 2012 and got rather squiffy with a load of Czechs....
So drunk they bounced.
Quote from: Last Hussar on 22 September 2015, 01:09:41 AM
So drunk they bounced.
As the Imperial joke ran, when they impaled captured Hussites: The post's in the Czech.
No Libel - its true and in print.
GET IT RIGHT.....
IanS
IanS is a Franchophile.
No - ORCS really REALLY loves the French. He is a great admirer of the men, and wants to be a Frenchman when he grows up.
Including yourself?
Techno is a Heath and Safety Guru . ;D
I have NEVER set fire to a heath. :D
Cheers - Phil
Yet. Though you never did meet Sir Edward, did you?
I think I saw some King Edwards in Tesco's the other day.
Does that count ?
Cheers - Phil
Not unless you burned them.
Quote from: fsn on 28 September 2015, 07:59:16 PM
Not unless you burned them.
When I wuz somkin I used t burn King Edies all t'time.
IanS
Quote from: fsn on 28 September 2015, 07:59:16 PM
Not unless you burned them.
This is why I'm under a lifetime ban from being in the kitchen......