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~BD~

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Aug 19, 2009, 9:32:13 AM8/19/09
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As a reward for 'all of you from across the pond' coming here to this
group, here's a clip of an old Devon resident from a village close to my
home. I thought it amusing, but please tell us what *you* think!

Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDWu9j3_gjo

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Dave


Son of Serpent Esq

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Aug 19, 2009, 9:41:32 AM8/19/09
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Do not crosspost to other groups from here. What are you; all dumbs and no smarts?


On 08/19/2009 09:32 AM, ~BD~ wrote: 
As a re<snip>

WSBRK1

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Aug 19, 2009, 12:32:43 PM8/19/09
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<slap> dave, dave! don't crosspost. it is very much like sticky honey to
usenet kooks.

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: As a reward for 'all of you from across the pond' coming here to this

~BD~

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Aug 19, 2009, 5:39:33 PM8/19/09
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I wondered who would like to be 'in charge' here.
 
Well - it's certainly *not* you, Junior!
 
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DAB

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Aug 20, 2009, 5:54:17 AM8/20/09
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~BD~ wrote:
> As a reward for 'all of you from across the pond' coming here to this
> group, here's a clip of an old Devon resident from a village close to
> my home. I thought it amusing, but please tell us what *you* think!
>
> Enjoy!
>

who is us?


~BD~

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Aug 20, 2009, 6:14:09 AM8/20/09
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Us? - it is you and me and all the other folk here on Scorched-Earth
(and those in the 'test.here' group too)

A better response would have been for for you to say whether or not you
watched the item and whether or not you liked it.

I once sold this old fella a tuxedo (about 20 years ago, I think) - he
was going to attend a reunion for old soldiers in London. He didn't even
bother to try it on - just said "'twill do"! When Sir Winston Churchill
came down to Devon for shooting, Frank was a 'beater' and was evidently
on first name terms with Sir Winston.

I've also been given the treat of seeing his dozen or so ferrets on the
patch of land he still nurtures nearby!

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Dave


~BD~

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Aug 20, 2009, 6:17:29 AM8/20/09
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WSBRK1 wrote:
> <slap> dave, dave! don't crosspost. it is very much like sticky
> honey to usenet kooks.

What if *I'm* here for the honey?!! <vbg>


Ferd Berfle

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Aug 20, 2009, 9:39:22 AM8/20/09
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Do they use ferrets and gerbils interchangeably over there?


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Jimz1935

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Aug 20, 2009, 4:52:26 PM8/20/09
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Great video. Jim

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~BD~

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Aug 20, 2009, 5:44:04 PM8/20/09
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I'm pleased you enjoyed it, Jim!

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Dave

Leo

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Aug 20, 2009, 7:32:12 PM8/20/09
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Dave, are you still floating around or are you at home?

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LEO
The young wish to give their elders the full benefits of their inexperience.

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~BD~

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Aug 20, 2009, 8:03:34 PM8/20/09
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Leo wrote:
> Dave, are you still floating around or are you at home?
>

Hi Leo :)

We've come home for a few days whilst our narrowboat is having its
bottom blacked in dry dock.

We'll return on Saturday and then spend a week to 10 days taking TJ
gently back to her base near Coventry. Then home again.

It has been a full three months cruise this year - all that time away
from our cottage by the sea!

Now I can't properly remember how to operate this damn Apple machine!!

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Dave

Leo

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Aug 21, 2009, 2:58:40 PM8/21/09
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That's hard to believe, I thought Apple computers were so easy to operate
that even lefties could do it.

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LEO
The young wish to give their elders the full benefits of their inexperience.

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~BD~

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Aug 21, 2009, 3:22:06 PM8/21/09
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Perhaps you are mistaken on this occasion!

I suspect the increasing age of the operator may have an influence too!

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Dave

Beady

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Aug 21, 2009, 7:59:26 PM8/21/09
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Dave will no doubt be pleased that you enjoyed it, Jim! :)


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BoaterDave

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Aug 21, 2009, 8:15:42 PM8/21/09
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On Aug 20, 9:52 pm, "Jimz1935" <zamb...@comcast.net> wrote:
> Great video.  Jim
>
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Jim! :)

I confess I'm just a little surprised by the apparent lack of
interest :(

Dave

Jimz1935

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Aug 22, 2009, 7:19:53 AM8/22/09
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I spent a few years in England and Scotland, so I have a better than average
appreciation for something like that.
Jim


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Charlie

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Aug 24, 2009, 12:15:48 PM8/24/09
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Are you applying for the job?

Beady

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Aug 24, 2009, 5:22:22 PM8/24/09
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I hear you are better qualified, Charlie!  ;)

~BD~

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Aug 21, 2014, 10:19:06 AM8/21/14
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A great thread and video!

Sadly, SeaNymph ignored same then .... and now Frank is dead.

I knew him personally and had handled his animals.

They were wonderful creatures! :-)

BurfordTJustice

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Aug 21, 2014, 1:19:18 PM8/21/14
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Frank is dead.

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Aint life a bitch.
Andy is still ok with children fucking, why not go catch him?
Maybe you also approve/partake??


David Brooks

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Nov 21, 2023, 3:52:24 AM11/21/23
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On 20/08/2009 14:39, Ferd Berfle wrote:
> Do they use ferrets and gerbils interchangeably over there?

Not as far as I'm aware, Ferd.

How are you doing. I often think of you.

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David
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