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Old 29-09-2008   #1 (Post Link)
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I remember when 2 pence - used to be called 'Tuppence'

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Re: long lost words......

Chris, that's because you're an old man.

Here... have a shilling.
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When did you last see a florin
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Mega, wicked and fiddlesticks! All of which I sometimes use at depo and get strange looks.
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My mum still calls the radio the wireless
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Re: long lost words......

Originally Posted by chrisd_b View Post
I remember when 2 pence - used to be called 'Tuppence'

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When did you last see a florin
What are these words you speak of?
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Re: long lost words......

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Mega, wicked and fiddlesticks! All of which I sometimes use at depo and get strange looks.
Now come on Jim - whatever you say gets you strange looks
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Now come on Jim - whatever you say gets you strange looks
Cheeky aint you, but true! Very true! You know me well!

Chinese burn for you when see you though Chris:9:

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Originally Posted by chrisd_b View Post
I remember when 2 pence - used to be called 'Tuppence'

You're getting mixed up Chris. Tuppence is another word for a furry front bottom.
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I dont
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I dont
Yep 10 bob is 50p though
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Re: long lost words......

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You're getting mixed up Chris. Tuppence is another word for a furry front bottom.

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I dont
What you don' have one

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Flagon
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Scullery is one of my favourites. I use it just to confuse the kids
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Scullery is one of my favourites. I use it just to confuse the kids
Thats a pantry or something isnt it?
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me gran used to call the kitchen 'the scullery'
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me gran used to call the kitchen 'the scullery'
Oh right, not got a clue! My gran used to make me call allof her friends auntie, apparently its polite? She snuffed it a couple of years ago and she always used to say to me "James, oh you are course!" Meaning she thinks I am rough! How rude!:9: -4-
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