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Originally Posted by oldE
Did anyone offer to "knock you up in the morning "?
Also, offering to " meet someone at their convenience " is another knee slapper.
If a Limey lady asks you, "Are you thick?" She is not enquiring about your package.
Gotta love language.
A decade ago, our county council decided we needed a slogan for our signs and letter head. Because of the 400 years of European settlement in this area and the rural vibe, they chose:" Naturally rooted"
I can guarantee they did not consult with anyone from Australia.
Best
Les
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A woman there did ask me to knock her up. I was clever enough to know that was not an offer of carnal congress.
Bless your cotton socks was another one that made me giggle, silently of course.
Food was a hoot too. Bubble and squeak anyone?