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Limey LMAO

Umm well uhhh. I would assume you ment my nose. But I'd probably say "Huh in american please." I have to do that with our british soldies some times. They talk in english so fast I know what they mean, but I don't have a clue what they are saying.

posted by inkedforlife on July 6, 2005 at 11:19 PM | link to this | reply

Inked

I enjoy your anecdotes.

Out of interest, how wouold you react if I were to say "Keep your pecker up?"

posted by Limey on July 6, 2005 at 11:52 AM | link to this | reply

Ms N Dependence

What rotten luck. Are scones just as harmful?

posted by Limey on July 6, 2005 at 11:47 AM | link to this | reply

Krisles

I'm glad you'r not going to be rude - not at this time in the evening.

Sake, scones and salsa? Sounds a little indigestible? Anyway, did you have raspberry jam and cream with your scones? That's a delicious combination.

PS Scones, of course, are from Scone in Scotland, a country also noted for its raspberries.

posted by Limey on July 6, 2005 at 11:46 AM | link to this | reply

Dr Bob

If you can't obtain Typhoo or PG Tips I'll suggest a few other brands.

posted by Limey on July 6, 2005 at 11:38 AM | link to this | reply

Wonder

I also love egg and cress sandwiches at this time of year. (Yes, I know I should prefer egg and cucumber ones, but I'm afraid I don't).

posted by Limey on July 6, 2005 at 11:37 AM | link to this | reply

Mystic

In England we sometimes have barbecues but rain usually brings them to sudden halt. (Much like Wimbledon!).

posted by Limey on July 6, 2005 at 11:35 AM | link to this | reply

Burly

Just say "Have a nice day." That particular America phrase drives us quite mad.

posted by Limey on July 6, 2005 at 11:31 AM | link to this | reply

Timmy

Typhoo and PG Tips are favourite brands here. And, by the way, for a good cuppa you need a) a large or medium-size teapot, b) tea (we prefer loose tea to teabags), a strainer - for when the tea is poured, fresh milk (not cream) or lemon, and white sugar. Always warm the teapot before putting in your tealeaves.

posted by Limey on July 6, 2005 at 11:24 AM | link to this | reply

Burly

You miss the point about soccer. It's the action in the stands that people go to watch. And, as you will have noticed, the more alcohol consumed the more exciting the fights.

Of course, in Scotland they really enter into the spirit of things - helped no end by vast quantities of whisky.

Why does a game of cricket last so long.? Well it has to continue until there is rain. Then, once the heavens open, those in bat are declared the winners. (At least I think that's how it's played).

Anyway, a game of cricket played during hot, dry spells seems to last much, much longer.

Does that help>

posted by Limey on July 6, 2005 at 11:13 AM | link to this | reply

Cracks me up...

I work with the british soldier occaisonally. My first time was a hell of a trip. This young "lad" looks to me and says, "Ay mate you got a Fag?" I was dumbfounded I didnt know wheather to punch him or run away backwards. For those of you who don't know a Fag is a smoke, or a cigarette. Caught me off guard but it made me see the true differences in our societies. Personally I'd rather here english english over most of our slang we have created today. Its so much classier.

posted by inkedforlife on July 6, 2005 at 3:26 AM | link to this | reply

Darn and I have to be the one who is gluten intolerant.

posted by Transcendental_Child on July 5, 2005 at 9:33 PM | link to this | reply

Limey

Actually, I'm having a bit of sake.  Why on earth would we leave all the extra letters in words when there is no need for them?  For example, if you had to have a baby and had the brains to have your labor shorter...but then...well, I won't be rude...go ahead and have your labour.......  (BTW....I had a scone and some excellent tea earlier....before my salsa lesson....)

posted by Krisles on July 5, 2005 at 8:11 PM | link to this | reply

I have to say Limey...

why do the British give such an unattractive name to something that looks like it should be tasty? And you wonder why we change words?

No coke and cookies for me though.

Would you like to guess the drink of choice at my family's house? Tanquery and Tonic with a twist of lime. Crackers, cheeses and my aunt's special seafood spread for snacks.

posted by FactorFiction on July 5, 2005 at 5:48 PM | link to this | reply

Good Eevnig From Dr Bob

Just passing through on my reading rounds. This recipie looks really good. Theres a couple of upscale shops in my town and i ma going to see if they carry anything like this too. Have a good evening

posted by Dr-Bob on July 5, 2005 at 4:21 PM | link to this | reply

Limey, a summer salad? That sounds very British of you.

posted by Ariala on July 5, 2005 at 2:48 PM | link to this | reply

Limey - no coke and cookies for Texans ...

in the Lone Star State, we celebrate Independence from you Yanks with beer and bar-b-cue.

posted by fwmystic on July 5, 2005 at 2:48 PM | link to this | reply

Digestive Biscuits....

...this is very similar to an American recipe given to be by my grandmother..."Oatmeal Cookies."  They are better when dipped in milk instead of tea. 

Have you ever eaten a "Snickerdoodle?" 

posted by behindamask on July 5, 2005 at 1:07 PM | link to this | reply

Limey

By the way, I just love the British idea of sport. Cricket for one. It goes on forever to no real end until the spectators get sufficiently bored and go home. Football is a joke. A bunch of long haired fairies in ballet slippers kick the ball about while all the action takes place in the grandstand where drunken thugs attack one another and are kept off the field by chain link fences! If the goal tenders left the game, the final score would still be 1 to 0. Some sports, you British.

posted by Burly on July 5, 2005 at 10:47 AM | link to this | reply

Limey

Please suggest other ways we can annoy you. I enjoy that.

posted by Burly on July 5, 2005 at 10:37 AM | link to this | reply

LIMEY

Sure to become a favourite of all blogtown residents!! What type of tea do you suggest?

posted by TIMMYTALES on July 5, 2005 at 10:20 AM | link to this | reply

Cock-up corrected

I managed to wipe out most of this post's intro. With luck it's now back in place.

posted by Limey on July 5, 2005 at 9:50 AM | link to this | reply

Medusa

Our favourite brands are Typhoo and PG Tips. Can you get them there?

For obvious reasons I'll try to keep out of your hair!

posted by Limey on July 5, 2005 at 9:48 AM | link to this | reply

Blackcat

I agree with you: it's an unfortunate name for our favourite biscuits.
PS Try chocolate digestives. These have milk chocolate on one side and are especially good - but not with cheese!

posted by Limey on July 5, 2005 at 9:47 AM | link to this | reply

Wonder

COOK for you! Now that's going a little too far. But I might prepare a summer salad.

posted by Limey on July 5, 2005 at 9:44 AM | link to this | reply

Limey....Thanks for the recipe. I don't like tea, but if you read my post,

I'll drink a pot, my dear chap. Yes, I'm beggin', but, I think you British men like the game and the hunt. I have you tangled in my snake hair, er, something like that.

posted by MedusaNextDoor on July 5, 2005 at 9:11 AM | link to this | reply

Limey

It was me that asked about the digestives....I still think they should be renamed with something other than a body function!  thanks for the recipe! 

posted by -blackcat on July 5, 2005 at 8:23 AM | link to this | reply

Limey, and this is why I continue to read you...despite your apparent

appalled nature toward us Yanks, you still share your mother's recipes with us.  Now, if you'll cook for me, then you may even win my heart... 

posted by Ariala on July 5, 2005 at 8:06 AM | link to this | reply