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DuncaninFrance
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by DuncaninFrance » Sun Jul 01, 2007 5:51 am
I seem to remember the comment.............
"When you are up to your arsehole in alligators it's difficult to remember that your mission was to drain the swamp"!

Duncan
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
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Niner Delta
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by Niner Delta » Sun Jul 01, 2007 5:06 pm
Duncan,
Same saying here, except we say "ass" instead "arsehole".
Was this in reference to anything in particular or just a general comment?
Vern.
Peace is that brief, quiet moment in history.......... when everybody stands around reloading.
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by DuncaninFrance » Sun Jul 01, 2007 5:24 pm
I meant to add it to the Rules of Engagement post but I messed up!! Too much Port!!!
Duncan
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
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by Aughnanure » Mon Jul 02, 2007 7:32 pm
And not enough Starb'd.

Self Defence is not only a Right, it is an Obligation.
Eoin.
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by Karl/Pa. » Mon Jul 02, 2007 8:53 pm
A girl in every port......or is it port in every girl? Can never remember.
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by DuncaninFrance » Tue Jul 03, 2007 2:32 am
New boyfriend on first date...
"What would you like to drink Sue?!
"Think I will have a Port and Lemon"
"Think again!"
Duncan
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
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by Tom-May » Tue Jul 03, 2007 10:44 am
To quote Flanders & Swan
"Have some Madeira m'dear"
The Truth IS Out There, The lies are in your head. (T. Pratchett - 'Hogfather'))
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by Aughnanure » Wed Jul 04, 2007 5:07 am
Best I ever overheard was "You wanna drink with th' blokes? Then yer 'ave a pint like everybody else!"
Self Defence is not only a Right, it is an Obligation.
Eoin.
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by ian27 » Wed Jul 04, 2007 9:53 am
Always liked this one .
How can I soar like an eagle when I'm surrounded by f**king turkeys!!!!!!!
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by Niner Delta » Tue Jul 10, 2007 7:24 pm
You may want to soar like an eagle, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.
Vern.
Peace is that brief, quiet moment in history.......... when everybody stands around reloading.