i get the poppy thing dude, i do have military connections, there is a current family member in each of the forces just now and all having served the front line in their career...i make a point of donating and my house has a discreet poppy in every room just as a reminder.....but sorry.....i dont want to wear a poppy on my clothes. i dont need to t more…
I tried it once , and it was slowing down page-loading , then tried it again and it was fine , though only 6 people voted , but I'll definitely post a new poll soon , and many thanks for your kind offer ,
Martin
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Hi , Thanks , No worries . . . If someone has an exceptionally 'affected' manner of speaking that may invite ridicule , but there are at least as many - what should one say - working class , underclass , uneducated ? - people who revile the , err , middle , or 'upper' classes , as there are upper/middle class snobs who revile the , err .. , 'lower' more…
I have an Ipod (see...spelt right for a change) and love fresh coffee (it helps that my missus is Dutch) and I like sushi when we go out occasionally.
If you work then you are working class, yes? No argument. If people work for you then maybe you are middle class.
If you do sod all and people snivel, scrape and bow and give you money, more…
No, i didn't think you were mocking them, it's just that I've heard people say that behind others backs just for having what is considered a "posh accent".
Some of my friends are middle class and are really nice people, i think they get bad coverage sometimes, that's all. Sorry to have sounded on the defensive. more…
Thanks Mick , and I hope that Blair's campaign to become EU President is indeed doomed , and that the Dutch gentleman gets the job .
I try to keep in touch with the news , although most of it seems drearily repetitive ,
Martin . more…
Thanks , I was not belittling middle-class people at all , or calling anyone a snob ; it's just that those criteria for it seem a little odd !
I believe in good manners , and that education is a good thing , as is speaking understandably .
Best Wishes ,
Martin . more…
I believe in speaking nicely, education and good manners. I'm sure people who have standards are not all "middle class" and should not be referred to as snobs, even if they do read the Times.
I do recycle as there is too much waste in the world.
I don't know if it's what you do that would make you middle class, i guess it's your backgr more…
Since I've finished work and don't listen to the car radio on my way there anymore I have no idea what is happening in politics. My life is better for it. We watch Dutch TV and Jan Peter (Harry Potter) Balkenende is due for the Euro president-ship isn't he? My life is so much better without the clutter of politics.
It just shows, all the post more…
The machiavellian twists and turns of past and modern politics...not a pretty sight at all...what a lovely future to behold...LOL...Have a good day, Martin...:) GBHs...XXX more…
Thanks Sheryl , you are who you are , and , unfortunately coffee gives me stomach-pain , and I've never been to a farmers market , but I will !
Take care ,
Martin
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ROFL...none apply to us, Martin!! Don't know whether that makes us classless or bottom of the heap...:) Stupid generalizations as you say...:) Have a relaxed Sunday...GBHs...XXX more…
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by anyak [Member]
you should write for a newspaper :) more…
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Know where you are coming from. It is getting very serious with what is going in this world more…
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Thanks , Good to know I'm not the only person who feels like that ,
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i get the poppy thing dude, i do have military connections, there is a current family member in each of the forces just now and all having served the front line in their career...i make a point of donating and my house has a discreet poppy in every room just as a reminder.....but sorry.....i dont want to wear a poppy on my clothes. i dont need to t more…
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Sorry Anya , yes , I deleted that post ,
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& Hugs warmly reciprocated , Dear Sheryl .
Glad you like that nice pic of Leo , taken last year ,
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What a smart looking little kitty. The other pictures were good to. Love the music with it Hugs more…
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I tried it once , and it was slowing down page-loading , then tried it again and it was fine , though only 6 people voted , but I'll definitely post a new poll soon , and many thanks for your kind offer ,
Martin
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Err , a decent and respectable Yorkshire-Man - ?
I dunno , I'm no expert on 'class' whatseoever , but , Thanks Mick ! more…
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Hi , Thanks , No worries . . . If someone has an exceptionally 'affected' manner of speaking that may invite ridicule , but there are at least as many - what should one say - working class , underclass , uneducated ? - people who revile the , err , middle , or 'upper' classes , as there are upper/middle class snobs who revile the , err .. , 'lower' more…
In response to: "How MIDDLE-CLASS are you ?" 6 days old
by arctictern [Member]
I have an Ipod (see...spelt right for a change) and love fresh coffee (it helps that my missus is Dutch) and I like sushi when we go out occasionally.
If you work then you are working class, yes? No argument. If people work for you then maybe you are middle class.
If you do sod all and people snivel, scrape and bow and give you money, more…
In response to: "How MIDDLE-CLASS are you ?" 6 days old
by allissurreal [Member]
No, i didn't think you were mocking them, it's just that I've heard people say that behind others backs just for having what is considered a "posh accent".
Some of my friends are middle class and are really nice people, i think they get bad coverage sometimes, that's all. Sorry to have sounded on the defensive. more…
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by TheRavingLoon Pro
Thanks Mick , and I hope that Blair's campaign to become EU President is indeed doomed , and that the Dutch gentleman gets the job .
I try to keep in touch with the news , although most of it seems drearily repetitive ,
Martin . more…
In response to: "How MIDDLE-CLASS are you ?" 6 days old
by TheRavingLoon Pro
Thanks , I was not belittling middle-class people at all , or calling anyone a snob ; it's just that those criteria for it seem a little odd !
I believe in good manners , and that education is a good thing , as is speaking understandably .
Best Wishes ,
Martin . more…
In response to: "How MIDDLE-CLASS are you ?" 6 days old
by allissurreal [Member]
I believe in speaking nicely, education and good manners. I'm sure people who have standards are not all "middle class" and should not be referred to as snobs, even if they do read the Times.
I do recycle as there is too much waste in the world.
I don't know if it's what you do that would make you middle class, i guess it's your backgr more…
In response to: "mental martin" 6 days old
by Freehugsherexoxo [Member]
well i hope it works ... it just seemed a waste to write something new when the resource seemed to be out there already
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anything else you need help finding then drop me a message =) more…
In response to: "How MIDDLE-CLASS are you ?" 6 days old
by TheRavingLoon Pro
No !
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by arctictern [Member]
Since I've finished work and don't listen to the car radio on my way there anymore I have no idea what is happening in politics. My life is better for it. We watch Dutch TV and Jan Peter (Harry Potter) Balkenende is due for the Euro president-ship isn't he? My life is so much better without the clutter of politics.
It just shows, all the post more…
In response to: "the heat is on " 6 days old
by jenray Pro
The machiavellian twists and turns of past and modern politics...not a pretty sight at all...what a lovely future to behold...LOL...Have a good day, Martin...:) GBHs...XXX more…
In response to: "How MIDDLE-CLASS are you ?" 6 days old
by sianpayne [Member]
I`m common as muck me too! :)
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In response to: "How MIDDLE-CLASS are you ?" 7 days old
by freeasthewind [Member]
Yes you must go to a great farmers market you be surprised you will find. It has been a while since I have gotten to go more…
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by TheRavingLoon Pro
Thanks Janet ,
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Thanks Sheryl , you are who you are , and , unfortunately coffee gives me stomach-pain , and I've never been to a farmers market , but I will !
Take care ,
Martin
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Not according to the author of that ( silly but marginally entertaining ) book !
Haha indeed !!
Thanks lovely Sarah !
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by Freehugsherexoxo [Member]
most of those apply to me and my family ... but theres nothing middle class about us .... we`re definately workimg class no doubht about it.
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In response to: "How MIDDLE-CLASS are you ?" 7 days old
by freeasthewind [Member]
I am half middle-class I guess. But do love fresh ground coffee and love farmers markets. Oh well have a good relaxed weekend more…
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It's been raining heavily all day so far , but I'll go to the the library's monthly booksale , and see what I can find ,
Hugs ,
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by jenray Pro
ROFL...none apply to us, Martin!! Don't know whether that makes us classless or bottom of the heap...:) Stupid generalizations as you say...:) Have a relaxed Sunday...GBHs...XXX more…