John H Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Frank Wilkinson - 2007-03-21 5:07 PM Don't joke! My first job in my school holidays was as a wash leather wringer-outer for a one-armed window cleaner. Was it George Formby Frank? You'll be telling us next that you've got a degree in diplomacy. :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Bell Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 A ship being a sheep? Hello, what do you call a field full of them a Floatilla? 'Pulling the wool over his eyes' Now I know about sheep see, so answers please to the origins of this one and the answer will be revealed later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michele Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 WHAAAAAAAAAAT you old goat you got me ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michele Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 How about OH Mother your bairn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usinmyknaus Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 "It's cold enough for two pair of braces." St Helens, Lancs. "Your not too big for a crack." A popular warning in certain Northern parts, My mother-in-law's favourite saying, Salford. (Yes, physical violence is being threatened.) "If brains were dynamite, he couldn't blow his hat off." Origin unknown. "Hampshire born, Hampshire bred, strong in the arm and thick in the 'ead." West Sussex borders. Well, I'll go 't foot of our stairs." An expression of puzzlement or astonishment, Salford. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usinmyknaus Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 "He should be on stage.... with a brush." There's a Liverpool variation to this one "He should be on stage... the landing stage." Referring to the ferry stops around the River Mersey. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usinmyknaus Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 "As funny as a rubber crutch." (The hospital issue type of crutch, before the obvious misunderstandings occur.) Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Bell Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Bazza454 - 2007-03-20 4:20 PM"If the good Lord decided to give England an enema, then the tube would probably go in Bolton".Nothing to say about this one Frank, not like you, or did you just miss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza454 Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Thanks very much Geoff, i'd hoped he'd missed it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michele Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 LOLLOL LOL LOL sorry LMKO :D :D :D Milton keynes tuffer ..........bigger ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Frank Wilkinson Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Geoff Bell - 2007-03-21 10:24 PM Bazza454 - 2007-03-20 4:20 PM "If the good Lord decided to give England an enema, then the tube would probably go in Bolton". Nothing to say about this one Frank, not like you, or did you just miss it. I'll have you know my good man that Bolton, or the part where I live anyway, is the Beverley Hills of Lancashire! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza454 Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Frank,Does that mean that you don't have to go outside to the Loo??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michele Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Well i,m moving with me aunt & me uncle to bel air then.. can i bring me camper frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Frank Wilkinson Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Bazza454 - 2007-03-21 10:40 PM Frank,Does that mean that you don't have to go outside to the Loo??? Not only do we not go outside but I've three bathrooms and four loos - all indoors!However, the three baths have coal in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michele Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Frank I,m only an Essex girl but I have 8 bedrooms 1 wetroom 2 showers 1 bathroom 1 soft play room and room on the drive for another camper . no coal in the bath though unless the daughters used it after being in the forge allday :D :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza454 Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 michele - 2007-03-21 10:54 PM Frank I,m only an Essex girl but I have 8 bedrooms 1 wetroom 2 showers 1 bathroom 1 soft play room and room on the drive for another camper . no coal in the bath though unless the daughters used it after being in the forge allday :D :D :D Michele,Can't believe that you are originally from Essex, if you are, surely you should have been christened Sharon or Tracey..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Bell Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Geoff Bell - 2007-03-21 10:08 PM A ship being a sheep? Hello, what do you call a field full of them a Floatilla? 'Pulling the wool over his eyes' Now I know about sheep see, so answers please to the origins of this one and the answer will be revealed later. LATER After shearing, with the sheep still on its back, (No don't even go there) if you want it to remain in that position instead of getting up and running around it is possible to lay part of the fleece over its eyes and it will stay until it is removed. Hence the saying when you are being fooled. Believe me or am I bluffing? ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Frank Wilkinson Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 michele - 2007-03-21 10:54 PM Frank I,m only an Essex girl but I have 8 bedrooms 1 wetroom 2 showers 1 bathroom 1 soft play room and room on the drive for another camper . no coal in the bath though unless the daughters used it after being in the forge allday :D :D :D That's the difference you see. Eight bedrooms and only 2 showers and one bath. Is the wet-room for guests who can't get into a bathroom?I'm going to bed now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michele Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 No sorry for the kids although I,m fat so I use it haha.......sometimes i park the m/h in it and give it a shower ........ :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolh Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 'He couldn't fight his way out of a paper bag' Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 When refering to the power of a vehicle= " It wouldnt pull the skin off a rice pudding". chas :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michele Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Ok try NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE then ........Not menny sharon's n tracey there like ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliveH Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 My favourite re - the power of a vehicle "It could not pull a fish out of water" And one for when you are totally knackered after a long hike and sitting down to a great meal and someone asks you to pass the salt:- "I am so tired I am not sure I could pass water" Then you ask what is for breakfast? “Scrambled (or whatever) eggs” is the reply “Well I’ll be bound!” (lol) (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Newell Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Mel B - 2007-03-21 5:12 PM My Mum used to clop us one and then say "That's a warning, now be careful"!!! 8-) Dave - as for the "spoil the ship for a ha'porth of tar" saying, I believe it comes from the use of tar to help protect sores/wounds on sheep in days gone by, a ship being a sheep. How's that then Dave? Do I get a gold star? :-S How about "spare the rod, spoil the child"? Nothing to do with fishing! (lol) Spot on Mel. Its actually a Yorkshire saying form the days when Shepherds used tar to protect minor cuts on sheep from infection. Most people, and indeed I used to be one of them, beleive it to be from the days of wooden ships when the joints were caulked with hemp rope sealed with tar. D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJH Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Dave Newell - 2007-03-22 8:58 AM Most people, and indeed I used to be one of them, beleive it to be from the days of wooden ships when the joints were caulked with hemp rope sealed with tar. . I'd always been told that as well Dave. A saying on Tees-side, in referring to a bargain, is "Can't fall off at that price". No idea of its origins. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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