tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987697048218684478.post6209333682471957969..comments2023-09-05T02:29:27.235-06:00Comments on Britishspeak: Natives of...Relax Maxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01051381168322495999noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987697048218684478.post-37268434285405638172008-09-03T05:44:00.000-06:002008-09-03T05:44:00.000-06:00I'm a true Taffy, born on the banks of the Taff in...I'm a true Taffy, born on the banks of the Taff in Cardiff.<BR/><BR/>Max, see if you can figure out where Cantabrians and Leodensians are from.Catherine @ Sharp Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988193118089559894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987697048218684478.post-1942977166914663832008-09-02T01:47:00.000-06:002008-09-02T01:47:00.000-06:00Sassenach was a term used by highlanders for those...Sassenach was a term used by highlanders for those south of the highlands. It derives from the word 'Saxon' which as you know goes back to the 'Anglo Saxons who came from various parts of Germany and took over England in the days of long ago.<BR/>The language in central Scotland was influenced by those over the border in England. This was called 'Lallans' (or something similar)and to the highlanders (who spoke Gaelic) this was a type of 'Saxon' language. Hence all south of the highlands became 'Sassenachs.' Today most consider it to refer to Englishmen, although personally I reckon, 'Bombastic,' 'arrogant,' 'self opinionated,' and 'ignorant of anything outside of their own life' more appropriate. :)Adullamitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15537659871829290071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987697048218684478.post-50899539656840646562008-09-01T02:13:00.000-06:002008-09-01T02:13:00.000-06:00Dunno if this counts but there are a number of soc...Dunno if this counts but there are a number of social groups with different names, mostly in the youth of the UK such as Townie and <A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chav" REL="nofollow">Chav</A>Mr B The Tech Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13740186235989815147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987697048218684478.post-55104793612903262008-08-31T04:35:00.000-06:002008-08-31T04:35:00.000-06:00Marmelade - How good to hear from you! You must ca...Marmelade - How good to hear from you! You must catch us up to date with your adventures. Israel, huh? We miss you. Be safe. Stay crazy. :)Relax Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01051381168322495999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987697048218684478.post-78438479188618793412008-08-31T00:42:00.000-06:002008-08-31T00:42:00.000-06:00yes, i'm back from israel. way to busy with deadl...yes, i'm back from israel. way to busy with deadlines now, for i had way too much fun in west bank :-)<BR/><BR/>still, i keep an eye on you, as i want to keep pace with the civilised world. do i tackle it right, maxiboy?Marmeladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08711264064815670177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987697048218684478.post-31910335437250081352008-08-29T21:21:00.000-06:002008-08-29T21:21:00.000-06:00hi max.you've been a great pal. normally i don't ...hi max.<BR/><BR/>you've been a great pal. normally i don't go for the little dogs - sort of yappy and always nipping at my awesome tail.<BR/><BR/>but i like you. you're showing me the ropes around here. and i have to give you respect for being top dog and all. plus, i'm just a pup.<BR/><BR/>wanna play?<BR/><BR/>woof.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987697048218684478.post-9426275446545318672008-08-29T16:46:00.001-06:002008-08-29T16:46:00.001-06:00Lola, following... :)Lola, following... :)Relax Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01051381168322495999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987697048218684478.post-43509221426073406822008-08-29T16:46:00.000-06:002008-08-29T16:46:00.000-06:00a. - Sloppyin. Slopshire. No way. "Slopshire?" You...a. - Sloppyin. Slopshire. No way. "Slopshire?" You're making this up. You are taking advantage of my ignorance. You are havin' a bi' o' sport wi' me.<BR/><BR/>(Everybody: a. is on her way back to France right now. Expect even more haughtiness soon.)Relax Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01051381168322495999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987697048218684478.post-37713680153013488732008-08-29T16:43:00.000-06:002008-08-29T16:43:00.000-06:00The frigging Irish Sea. ::Smiles at Grumpus' retur...The frigging Irish Sea. ::Smiles at Grumpus' return:: Manx. No tails, right? That is a good example. It goes on my list. Thanks.<BR/><BR/>Checking the flag now...Relax Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01051381168322495999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987697048218684478.post-11158796190942095562008-08-28T20:24:00.000-06:002008-08-28T20:24:00.000-06:00Manx from the Isle of Man. Not part of the UK, but...Manx from the Isle of Man. Not part of the UK, but it's in the frigging Irish Sea.<BR/><BR/>Also: they have the best flag ever.daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10670080158732044043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987697048218684478.post-50615957270532365032008-08-28T20:18:00.000-06:002008-08-28T20:18:00.000-06:00Salopians from ShropshireSalopians from ShropshireA.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04709794851766685322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987697048218684478.post-86143504741190377642008-08-28T16:42:00.000-06:002008-08-28T16:42:00.000-06:00Lola aka REAL SNACKS loverfollow the link ...lola ...Lola aka REAL SNACKS lover<BR/><BR/>follow the link ...<BR/><BR/>lola is a slow typer: big paws ... small keyboard<BR/><BR/><BR/>woof!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987697048218684478.post-71201231881335595662008-08-28T14:24:00.000-06:002008-08-28T14:24:00.000-06:00a. - I have read that. Rhymes with "Mickey Mousers...a. - I have read that. Rhymes with "Mickey Mousers." Something like that. Didn't get it either. :)Relax Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01051381168322495999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987697048218684478.post-34264143249986379512008-08-28T14:22:00.000-06:002008-08-28T14:22:00.000-06:00No way! Marmelade? Is that really you? ::smiles wi...No way! Marmelade? Is that really you? ::smiles widely::Relax Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01051381168322495999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987697048218684478.post-70685131130442600952008-08-28T14:19:00.000-06:002008-08-28T14:19:00.000-06:00:-):-)Marmeladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08711264064815670177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987697048218684478.post-48698488575242458382008-08-28T14:18:00.000-06:002008-08-28T14:18:00.000-06:00Liverpudlians are also known as Scousers pronounce...Liverpudlians are also known as Scousers pronounced to rhyme with cow-sirs. Cockneys? I suppose everyone knows that one.A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04709794851766685322noreply@blogger.com