Recent content by Boro in Devon

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    Good moaning....

    I remember my Grandad from Leeds teaching me some French that he learned during the first world war. The first was "Jenny says paz" and he fought in the battle for Wipers. Some how I failed my french exams
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    Napier Deltics

    I know this may seem to be a silly question if you are knowledgeable about such things, but someone needs to ask it. Is that a steering wheel on the right hand side and why would you need one on a train ?
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    Aachen?

    Aachen, probably need a bath or massage to relax. :-)
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    Greedy Santander

    I think that people with personal bank accounts wouldnt believe that charges levied on business accounts. I had a Nat West account and charges were levied on money credited and withdrawn from the account. Extra charges were also imposed upon cash and cheque deposits on top of a fee imposed just...
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    Having a poo in someone else's house

    I was at a friends house and asked if I could spend a penny. When I returned, there was some discussion that the term penny was too small and it should now be a quid. I had to admit that I didnt have that sort of change on me, but it was ok as I had left them a small deposit. They havent invited...
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    Rob FMTTM

    I am Rob too, and so is my wife.
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    What's the bleakest, most depressive music you can think of?

    By virtue of its name, anything in the Blues genre.
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    Exactly one year - how have Labour done?

    To me they have looked absolutely naïve. From getting caught up in the freeby clothes debacle, at the beginning through to the u turns recently. There is a craft and an art in giving with one hand and taking with another. There is also a way to pull some of your levers when tightening fiscal...
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    Electrolytes

    When glancing at the thread title, I thought this was a song by Desmond Dekker.
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    pillock/wazzock

    I am sure my mum used to cook pillocks on toast for tea.
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    Depression

    Sorry to hear of your situation. I dont know if this may help. I used to work in the credit risk area of banks and building societies, I was more focussed on mortgages but I am pretty sure the same will apply to other lending. It was always beneficial for the account holder to be open and honest...
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    That’s me, I’m off

    See you Moff
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    Is it acceptable to wear cargo pants in your 50’s?

    Are you all wearing cargo pants and nothing else, or are you putting on something on your top half ?
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    So who logs onto FMTTM each day to see if he’s been announced yet ?

    Not me, because after 60 years I am falling out of love with MFC. Love this site tho!
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    Any ton up boys on here?

    I have 4 Yamaha DTs in the garage being restored. A GSXR track bike which scares the life out of me. Currently looking for a road bike, for bike nights but need something small and lightweight as I have some mobility issues.
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