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 Posted: 18 Apr 2016 at 1:39pm |
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Trying to think of some things my Lancashire parents would say.
Black as up chimney - dirty Soft as me pocket - a compassionate person Balm pot (or maybe barmpot?) - someone daft Neither use nor ornament - someone or something that was useless |
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Posted: 18 Apr 2016 at 1:56pm |
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"Soft as me pocket" that's just lovely, im introducing it into my lingo starting tomorrow.
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Posted: 18 Apr 2016 at 8:33pm |
Nice, isn't it. I think back fondly to hearing my mother say that & other strange stuff. Hopefully I can remember some other unusual sayings of hers.
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Posted: 19 Apr 2016 at 12:01am |
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isn't "daft" lingo?
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Maynard Fried-San
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Posted: 19 Apr 2016 at 1:16am |
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"Well, I'll go to the foot of our stairs!" - an expression of surprise or incredulity - I'll be damned!
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Helixing my inner beanie
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Posted: 19 Apr 2016 at 8:24am |
Daft is a real word. |
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Posted: 19 Apr 2016 at 10:13am |
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He's as daft as a brush that smoothsailor
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Posted: 19 Apr 2016 at 11:15am |
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Fuck this for a game of soldiers = bugger this for a lark
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Posted: 19 Apr 2016 at 11:52am |
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this thread is not for dutch dislectics. Give a shout when there's pictures
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Posted: 19 Apr 2016 at 12:41pm |
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Fighting with a tar patch.
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