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"Rags and Riches"

Postby Schnauzer » Sat Nov 20, 2010 12:15 am

I am currently in the UK and will be for some time to come.

My stay here thus far has been quite interesting although I must confess that the weather is frightful.

The general populace are about to face a period of 'Severe Austerity' (or so they have been informed by the government) and V.A.T. is to be increased to 20% shortly.

Senior Citizens are huddled around their meagre fires, some wearing woollen gloves with the fingers cut off (just as in the days of Charles Dickens) and supping bowls of broth and lentils.

The future looks bleak BUT, there IS a light on the horizon (even though there is talk of their 'Winter heating allowance' being withdrawn or cut and their 'Bus passes' scrapped, their PRINCE WILLIAM has announced his engagement to Kate (actually Catherine) Middleton.

She will be henceforth known as 'Kate' since the Royal circles are not too sure of how the initials WC may be suitably entwined on the commemorative mugs and chamber pots that will shortly be on sale.

The engagement ring has been exhibited amid gasps of admiration and the forthcoming hardships for the people of the UK have momentarily been placed on the 'Back Burner'.

The latest news, is that there is to be something of a 'Free for all' among dress designers when decisions are made as to who will actually be responsible for the wedding dress.

Prince William will probably be in full military attire and the whole spectacle will be enormously appreciated by, 'The General Public'.

Puts me in mind of the historic situation when 'Marie Antoinette' was informed that the people were complaining that they had no bread, to which she uttered the immortal words, "Then let them eat cake!" (Ha Ha Ha).

Much more in keeping with the situation would be,

Kate shuffling down the aisle dressed in rags like Cinderella, with William and his entourage trailing behind with the arses out of their trousers, truly representative of the condition their 'Subjects' may soon find themselves in. :lol: :lol:

Jimmy Light could be seated in the front row, perfectly depicting what the rest of the country will be dressed like, if things don't soon look up. :wink:
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Postby CBBB » Sat Nov 20, 2010 12:18 am

I thought I talked a load of bollocks!
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Postby Schnauzer » Sat Nov 20, 2010 12:20 am

CBBB wrote:I thought I talked a load of bollocks!


Congratulations on the speed you read. :lol: :wink:
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Postby kurupetos » Sat Nov 20, 2010 12:43 am

Schnauzer wrote:
CBBB wrote:I thought I talked a load of bollocks!


Congratulations on the speed you read. :lol: :wink:


M/W? :?
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Postby Oracle » Sat Nov 20, 2010 1:08 am

But ... but ... "we've never had it so good" :shock:
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Postby Oracle » Sat Nov 20, 2010 1:09 am

Ooops ... just been told. He's been forced to resign. Silly billy, talking when he should be working!
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Re: "Rags and Riches"

Postby Jerry » Sat Nov 20, 2010 5:19 pm

Schnauzer wrote:I am currently in the UK and will be for some time to come.

My stay here thus far has been quite interesting although I must confess that the weather is frightful.

The general populace are about to face a period of 'Severe Austerity' (or so they have been informed by the government) and V.A.T. is to be increased to 20% shortly.

Senior Citizens are huddled around their meagre fires, some wearing woollen gloves with the fingers cut off (just as in the days of Charles Dickens) and supping bowls of broth and lentils.

The future looks bleak BUT, there IS a light on the horizon (even though there is talk of their 'Winter heating allowance' being withdrawn or cut and their 'Bus passes' scrapped, their PRINCE WILLIAM has announced his engagement to Kate (actually Catherine) Middleton.

She will be henceforth known as 'Kate' since the Royal circles are not too sure of how the initials WC may be suitably entwined on the commemorative mugs and chamber pots that will shortly be on sale.

The engagement ring has been exhibited amid gasps of admiration and the forthcoming hardships for the people of the UK have momentarily been placed on the 'Back Burner'.

The latest news, is that there is to be something of a 'Free for all' among dress designers when decisions are made as to who will actually be responsible for the wedding dress.

Prince William will probably be in full military attire and the whole spectacle will be enormously appreciated by, 'The General Public'.

Puts me in mind of the historic situation when 'Marie Antoinette' was informed that the people were complaining that they had no bread, to which she uttered the immortal words, "Then let them eat cake!" (Ha Ha Ha).

Much more in keeping with the situation would be,

Kate shuffling down the aisle dressed in rags like Cinderella, with William and his entourage trailing behind with the arses out of their trousers, truly representative of the condition their 'Subjects' may soon find themselves in. :lol: :lol:

Jimmy Light could be seated in the front row, perfectly depicting what the rest of the country will be dressed like, if things don't soon look up. :wink:


Schnauzer, if you have not heard this week's BBC Radio 4 "Now Show" listen now, it really takes the piss out of the forthcoming wedding - and, of course, other current events.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/b0 ... rbread_man
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Re: "Rags and Riches"

Postby Schnauzer » Sat Nov 20, 2010 5:58 pm

Jerry wrote:
Schnauzer wrote:I am currently in the UK and will be for some time to come.

My stay here thus far has been quite interesting although I must confess that the weather is frightful.

The general populace are about to face a period of 'Severe Austerity' (or so they have been informed by the government) and V.A.T. is to be increased to 20% shortly.

Senior Citizens are huddled around their meagre fires, some wearing woollen gloves with the fingers cut off (just as in the days of Charles Dickens) and supping bowls of broth and lentils.

The future looks bleak BUT, there IS a light on the horizon (even though there is talk of their 'Winter heating allowance' being withdrawn or cut and their 'Bus passes' scrapped, their PRINCE WILLIAM has announced his engagement to Kate (actually Catherine) Middleton.

She will be henceforth known as 'Kate' since the Royal circles are not too sure of how the initials WC may be suitably entwined on the commemorative mugs and chamber pots that will shortly be on sale.

The engagement ring has been exhibited amid gasps of admiration and the forthcoming hardships for the people of the UK have momentarily been placed on the 'Back Burner'.

The latest news, is that there is to be something of a 'Free for all' among dress designers when decisions are made as to who will actually be responsible for the wedding dress.

Prince William will probably be in full military attire and the whole spectacle will be enormously appreciated by, 'The General Public'.

Puts me in mind of the historic situation when 'Marie Antoinette' was informed that the people were complaining that they had no bread, to which she uttered the immortal words, "Then let them eat cake!" (Ha Ha Ha).

Much more in keeping with the situation would be,

Kate shuffling down the aisle dressed in rags like Cinderella, with William and his entourage trailing behind with the arses out of their trousers, truly representative of the condition their 'Subjects' may soon find themselves in. :lol: :lol:

Jimmy Light could be seated in the front row, perfectly depicting what the rest of the country will be dressed like, if things don't soon look up. :wink:


Schnauzer, if you have not heard this week's BBC Radio 4 "Now Show" listen now, it really takes the piss out of the forthcoming wedding - and, of course, other current events.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/b0 ... rbread_man



Nice one Jerry, Thanks, I have just listened to it. :lol: :lol: :wink:
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Re: "Rags and Riches"

Postby Jerry » Sat Nov 20, 2010 6:05 pm

Schnauzer wrote:
Nice one Jerry, Thanks, I have just listened to it. :lol: :lol: :wink:


It cost me a bit of extra work, I expelled a mouthfull of coffee over the boarding I was painting when "Bob Geldof" came on.
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Re: "Rags and Riches"

Postby Schnauzer » Sat Nov 20, 2010 6:16 pm

Jerry wrote:
Schnauzer wrote:
Nice one Jerry, Thanks, I have just listened to it. :lol: :lol: :wink:


It cost me a bit of extra work, I expelled a mouthfull of coffee over the boarding I was painting when "Bob Geldof" came on.




Some time ago (whilst exchanging comments with 'Pantheman), I supplied the punchline to a silly joke and he demanded that I should pay him for the damage caused when he spluttered his coffee over his keyboard. :lol:

Learn from your mistake Jerry, always use a straw!!. :wink:
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