And as we say up north, "we'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet,
for the sake of auld lang syne."
Posted 7 Months Ago
7 Months Ago
We used to sing this on New Year's Eve/Day in England if we had a party. Mind you, there'd be no Sco.. read moreWe used to sing this on New Year's Eve/Day in England if we had a party. Mind you, there'd be no Scottish accent there, unless it was very bad. Thanks for your quote, Lorry.
Titles. Reminds me of the House of Lords. The sooner that is done away with the better. It has no place in a democracy, they are all unelected. As to the Knighthoods and the Dames, well they seem to be awarded for incompetence at present. There’s a few who should lose theirs altogether. Yes, I imagiine many would boast about their awards and get the champagne out. Titles are a luxury we can do without. Give me a roast dinner any day.
Chris
Posted 7 Months Ago
7 Months Ago
I do agree with you. If we use titles - and I have mixed feelings about it, slightly in favour - tho.. read moreI do agree with you. If we use titles - and I have mixed feelings about it, slightly in favour - those titles should be deserved. So many simply aren't. A resigning PM, for instance, gives titles to her/his mates, which is a situation that stinks. A House of Lords should be peopled by deserving lords.
7 Months Ago
Deserving is the word. So many rewarded for failure:)
Sorry, but I couldn't figure out what title you're talking about.
Posted 7 Months Ago
7 Months Ago
Ah, if I were Sir Andrew, that would be my title. Same with Lord John or, in another situation, Lord.. read moreAh, if I were Sir Andrew, that would be my title. Same with Lord John or, in another situation, Lord Andrew. Sorry. We're Brits. Anyway. We boast and lift a glass. Thanks for your comment, JtB. Always try to look in on you.
7 Months Ago
No need to apologize, Andrew. I have invented titles for some of our presidential candidates. Just c.. read moreNo need to apologize, Andrew. I have invented titles for some of our presidential candidates. Just can't use them in polite company.