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"Thought you were givin' up and moving back across the border?"
Like many others I intend to move before the vote cuefaye.
When you hear lawyers, teachers and business people say they will move south if the nats win the day, then it is, in my opinion, the only thing to do.
And do it before the vote!!!
Like many others I intend to move before the vote cuefaye.
When you hear lawyers, teachers and business people say they will move south if the nats win the day, then it is, in my opinion, the only thing to do.
And do it before the vote!!!
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"Thought you were givin' up and moving back across the border?"
Like many others I intend to move before the vote cuefaye.
When you hear lawyers, teachers and business people say they will move south if the nats win the day, then it is, in my opinion, the only thing to do.
And do it before the vote!!!
Like many others I intend to move before the vote cuefaye.
When you hear lawyers, teachers and business people say they will move south if the nats win the day, then it is, in my opinion, the only thing to do.
And do it before the vote!!!
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Originally Posted by newt
"Thought you were givin' up and moving back across the border?"
Like many others I intend to move before the vote cuefaye.
When you hear lawyers, teachers and business people say they will move south if the nats win the day, then it is, in my opinion, the only thing to do.
And do it before the vote!!!
Like many others I intend to move before the vote cuefaye.
When you hear lawyers, teachers and business people say they will move south if the nats win the day, then it is, in my opinion, the only thing to do.
And do it before the vote!!!
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Currently, many Scots realise that the First Puddock would dearly like to become King Puddock.
Further poor governance by the struggling coalition will increase the 'Yes' vote as people protest against fiscal policies which are not getting the UK back to work. Dave needs to get a grip or the Men in Grey Suits will call and Boris will be the new leader. Which might not be a bad thing!
(For those not familiar with the word 'puddock' it means 'toad' or 'frog' - ignore all the web dictionaries saying it means 'paddock'.
Further poor governance by the struggling coalition will increase the 'Yes' vote as people protest against fiscal policies which are not getting the UK back to work. Dave needs to get a grip or the Men in Grey Suits will call and Boris will be the new leader. Which might not be a bad thing!
(For those not familiar with the word 'puddock' it means 'toad' or 'frog' - ignore all the web dictionaries saying it means 'paddock'.
What have they done to P8ss us off? - On my tour of Scotland I was told to 'F*** off back to England' by a policeman, assaulted by 3 jocks in the toilet of a Chinese restaurant whilst my wife sat at the table wondering why I hadn't returned. We resorted to going into town in numbers, if at all. Short hair, wrong accent apparently. How many Scottish faced this level of hostility in England?
Go and toss your cabers has been my attitude ever since.
Go and toss your cabers has been my attitude ever since.
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What have they done to P8ss us off? - On my tour of Scotland I was told to 'F*** off back to England' by a policeman, assaulted by 3 jocks in the toilet of a Chinese restaurant whilst my wife sat at the table wondering why I hadn't returned. We resorted to going into town in numbers, if at all. Short hair, wrong accent apparently. How many Scottish faced this level of hostility in England?
Go and toss your cabers has been my attitude ever since.
Go and toss your cabers has been my attitude ever since.
If a Scottish policemen really did say that to you, you should have reported it: and he would soon afterwards have become an ex-policemen.
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AR1,
Not casting any doubt on the authenticity of your story, I have two questions:
1. Did you report the policeman? If not then you really can't complain about it as you are part of the problem there.
2. Why would you choose to alienate an entire country based on an isolated incident (the Chinese restaurant) the likes of which happens the length and breadth of the UK every weekend? Seems slightly irrational to me.
Not casting any doubt on the authenticity of your story, I have two questions:
1. Did you report the policeman? If not then you really can't complain about it as you are part of the problem there.
2. Why would you choose to alienate an entire country based on an isolated incident (the Chinese restaurant) the likes of which happens the length and breadth of the UK every weekend? Seems slightly irrational to me.
When I was at Seletar in 1967 a Scottish chum, then a nav on 209, decided that he was a Scottish Nationalist and that he would serve Her Majesty no more. In spite of his mates trying to talk him round he was resolute, refused to fly and was inevitably court martialled. He was dismissed the service and IIRC sentenced to 12 months imprisonment. He was quite happy about the outcome and was looking forward to serving the SNP when he finally got home. When he was under house arrest in the mess awaiting confirmation of sentence there was a rota of us to keep him under survelillance, which involved getting a few Tigers in and watching his TV with him- all very matey.
Never did find out what happened to him. As he's my age it's a shame that if Scottish Independence does come it will be too late for him to fly for the SAF - not that anything they might have is likely to have a seat for a nav!
Never did find out what happened to him. As he's my age it's a shame that if Scottish Independence does come it will be too late for him to fly for the SAF - not that anything they might have is likely to have a seat for a nav!
Outlaw.....where did I ever say I supported Scottish independence? Far from it actually but I can read the writting on the wall and as all my eggs are in their basket at present, I feel it is prudent to move now and not wait for the result.
Even though they cost us an unfair amount of the national budget, they should remain part of the United Kingdom. Is that clear enough Old Chap?
Even though they cost us an unfair amount of the national budget, they should remain part of the United Kingdom. Is that clear enough Old Chap?
.... also worth noting that as Scotland would retain HMQ as head of state, no new oath would be needed, it'd just be a change of middle-management. - Cokecan
.... and the change of the title of the force - and this thread - to:
The Royal Scottish Air Force!
Jack
.... and the change of the title of the force - and this thread - to:
The Royal Scottish Air Force!
Jack
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You're supporting it by throwing the towel in, fella.
If you really believe what you just wrote stay and be counted with those of us that want the Union to go on.
Scotland does its bit by the way, it has brought a considerable amount of value to the UK, both financially and in it's contribution to the development of our way of life, whether you choose to see that or not.
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You're supporting it by throwing the towel in, fella.
If you really believe what you just wrote stay and be counted with those of us that want the Union to go on.
Scotland does its bit by the way, it has brought a considerable amount of value to the UK, both financially and in it's contribution to the development of our way of life, whether you choose to see that or not.
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Currently, many Scots realise that the First Puddock would dearly like to become King Puddock.
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Standby standby.. wait for it.. steady.. cat, pigeons, go.
BBC News - SNP claims MoD 'set to go back' on Scotland defence pledges
BBC News - SNP claims MoD 'set to go back' on Scotland defence pledges
The SNP has claimed the Ministry of Defence could be set to go back on key defence commitments to Scotland.
The UK government said in 2011 that up to 7,000 personnel would return to Scotland from Germany, with barracks and a training area being built.
Nationalists said it would be "unacceptable" if this pledge was to change when an announcement is made in the Commons this week.
The UK government said in 2011 that up to 7,000 personnel would return to Scotland from Germany, with barracks and a training area being built.
Nationalists said it would be "unacceptable" if this pledge was to change when an announcement is made in the Commons this week.
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The amphibian similarities have been spotted by my mother who has lived in Scotland for many years and heard a local shopkeeper call "him"...fishface!
As for the original debate, I would also have concerns for the large Defence Industry in Scotland which may decide to avoid any new interference from said aquatic creature and move south.
A more hardlined leader of Westminster may consider closing all military bases north of the border and reap the benefit of those personnel and families spending their salaries in the south.
As for the original debate, I would also have concerns for the large Defence Industry in Scotland which may decide to avoid any new interference from said aquatic creature and move south.
A more hardlined leader of Westminster may consider closing all military bases north of the border and reap the benefit of those personnel and families spending their salaries in the south.
