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Post by BrokenSword on Oct 31, 2008 17:31:22 GMT -6
What would you expect from this, Gary & Gordie? BS
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Post by Diane Merkel on Oct 31, 2008 17:59:53 GMT -6
You guys might enjoy some ho' made chili!
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Post by gary on Nov 1, 2008 10:15:07 GMT -6
I just hope that that sign didn't come from the Chestnut Tree...
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Post by biggordie on Nov 1, 2008 12:09:41 GMT -6
One of the neatest signs I saw was put in the front window of their newly-acquired sandwich shop, which had previously been an East Indian take out [true story, just a coincidence], by two little old granny types, and it read:
"Opnig Soon Undrer New Manmagent."
Of course, since I worked just around the corner, you can bet that I was one of their first customers, and I must say that they made delishus samiches. grate soup and excelent cofee. They did not, howesomever, actually COOK anything, and they were not ho's, certainment.
I ate lunch there every day for almost a year.
Gordie
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Post by BrokenSword on Nov 2, 2008 6:30:21 GMT -6
Gordie -
China has an amazing assortment of signs in Chinese with English translations. Or close to English anyway. My favorite was in a park and read something like, "You will be required to fall down and possibly experience death, depending on which rocks you deem to step on." #2 was, "Pay attention. It will be inconvenient to lie on stairs and cause others to be stepping on you."
Makes me cringe to think how our attempts at translated signage in this country come off to visitors who understand their own language so much better. Maybe that's why so many 'touristas' are always laughing, or standing around looking thoroughly confused.
B(ad) S(ignage)
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Post by gary on Apr 10, 2010 7:33:30 GMT -6
THE CUSTER ASSOCIATION OF GREAT BRITAIN
TENTH ANNIVERSARY GATHERING – SATURDAY, 12 JUNE 2010
You are cordially invited to attend the Tenth Anniversary Gathering of the Custer Association of Great Britain that will take place on Saturday, 12 June 2010. The Gathering will celebrate the Association’s Tenth Anniversary and will be held at Doggett’s Coat & Badge, Blackfriars Bridge, London, SE1 9UD, which is situated on the south bank of the Thames. This famous riverside pub, with a private meeting room and panoramic views of St. Paul’s Cathedral and the City from its exclusive terrace bar, is only a ten minute walk from Waterloo Mainline Station. Bus routes 45, 63 and 100 pass the door. On road parking is fairly restricted and therefore travel by public transport is highly recommended.
Come and enjoy the fun. The Programme for the Day includes:
10.00 - 10.30 Arrival / coffee / tea / introductions 10.30 - 11.00 A Pictorial History of the CAGB – Kevin Galvin 11.00 - 12.00 50 Years on the Little Big Horn – Francis Taunton 12.00 - 13.00 How Good were Custer’s Decisions During the Last 24 Hours of His Life? – Mike Fox (followed by a discussion during and 15 mins after lunch!) 13.00 - 14.30 Lunch, toast to the CAGB and anniversary cake 14.45 - 15.45 Sgt Frederick Wyllyams and that Tattoo – Neil Gilbert 15.45 - 16.15 Break for tea / coffee 16.15 - 16.45 Quiz – Peter Russell 16.45 - 17.15 Any other business
A charge of £5.00 per person will be made to cover morning/afternoon tea or coffee and help defray the cost of hiring the meeting room and terrace bar. There will be plenty of opportunity to socialise and meet fellow members of the CAGB and guests on an informal basis. An excellent two course lunch is available at an additional charge.
Family, English Westerners and friends, non-members and visitors from abroad will be made especially welcome. CAGB merchandise (polo shirts, publications) and a variety of other items connected to our interests will also be on sale. Why not bring along some of your own Plains Indian Wars-related items for sale to fellow members?
For further information, and to confirm your attendance, please contact me:
Gary Leonard
gml@tcp.co.uk
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