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« Reply #30 on: May 17, 2013, 11:06:17 »
Quote from: Red Squirrel on May 17, 2013, 09:21:06

In the graveyard of All Saint's Church, Sutton Courtenay, a deep rumbling can be heard: the sound of a body turning rapidly in its grave.

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My capabilities in terms of linguistics and literacy are not always matched by my prowess in history and geography. So it was that I toured Paris fruitlessly in search of the Bastille, which had I listened to my history teacher more carefully, I would have known was demolished shortly after quatorze juillet 1789, before heading to Avignon, determined to cross the eponymous Pont d'Avignon. There, I learned that I had arrived almost 400 years too late, as the Pont Saint-B^nezet had washed away in almost Cowley-esque manner, but without Network Rail at the time, had not been repaired. As the weather was beautiful, I tarried awhile, before returning to Lancashire, determined to visit at least one famous historic structure.

In Wigan, I was again disappointed...
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« Reply #31 on: May 17, 2013, 18:12:28 »
It would appear that you were disappointed on the way there: was your visit made during 1984, by any chance?  Grin
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« Reply #32 on: May 18, 2013, 22:07:44 »
Quote from: chris from nailsea on May 17, 2013, 18:12:28
It would appear that you were disappointed on the way there: was your visit made during 1984, by any chance?  Grin

Not sure. I would ask my Big Brother if I had one. Or perhaps a Clergyman's Daughter?
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« Reply #33 on: May 18, 2013, 22:18:14 »
Perhaps the Old Major can jog your memory. Don't disturb Benjamin though. He's a cantankerous old git.
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« Reply #34 on: May 18, 2013, 23:32:48 »
We seem to be drowning in Orwell references: I need to be coming up for air.  Keep the aspidistra flying, lads.  (My bookshelf has more, but I'll stop now  Wink).
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« Reply #35 on: May 19, 2013, 00:49:13 »
Quote from: trainer on May 18, 2013, 23:32:48
We seem to be drowning in Orwell references: I need to be coming up for air.  Keep the aspidistra flying, lads.  (My bookshelf has more, but I'll stop now  Wink).

You're lucky that where you are, trainer, you can come up for air. They're down and out in Paris and London.
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« Reply #36 on: April 22, 2014, 17:18:30 »
I'm currently in the Knights  Templar. It occurred  to me that I might  not be the only Coffee Shop member here
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« Reply #37 on: April 22, 2014, 17:28:19 »
Now, with advanced warning I might have been.
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« Reply #38 on: April 22, 2014, 17:36:34 »
Sorry bobm. It was a thought that entered what passes for my mind only after I sat down with pint. I will give such warning as I can next time, although I don'talways get much notice.
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« Reply #39 on: April 22, 2014, 17:37:13 »
Quote from: bobm on April 22, 2014, 17:28:19
Now, with advanced warning I might have been.

Me too.
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« Reply #40 on: April 22, 2014, 18:13:38 »
Maybe a check in thread is needed? Anyway, Four Track, Now! has left the building.
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« Reply #41 on: April 22, 2014, 18:48:53 »
Had it been a little earlier today our paths may have crossed. At 1530 I was boarding a XC▸ (Cross Country Trains (franchise)) service heading for Derby.
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« Reply #42 on: April 22, 2014, 19:16:44 »
Quote from: bignosemac on April 22, 2014, 18:48:53
Had it been a little earlier today our paths may have crossed. At 1530 I was boarding a XC▸ (Cross Country Trains (franchise)) service heading for Derby.

Damn! (Sorry for the expletive). Could have been our third meeting on licensed premises. Oh, me and my work ethic.
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« Reply #43 on: April 22, 2014, 20:37:31 »
I've been known to down a coffee or 3 in this establishment... Roll Eyes Grin
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« Reply #44 on: April 22, 2014, 22:52:25 »
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