British Empire-For better of worse? (1 Viewer)

[johnnybach]

Jack ( or was it Jock), asked earlier on - what did the Scots invent during the nine-months that they sat indoors thinking up things.

How about "The Telly" - invented whilst poor Loggie-Baird was eating his lumpy porridge (another invention - and something to do with oats I believe), drinking his whisky (another fine use for grain they invented) - and looking at an otherwise empty table. "Hmm....thinks......^&confusenow what could I do with on there?":rolleyes2:

I would also like to propose that IF they do go it alone - they do something about the ridiculous tax level imposed by a Sassenach Government (whatever that means),on that wonderful beverage they produce, previously mentioned - as I won't buy it, and therefore drink it, anymore at the now outrageous prices!!! Jock McJohnnybach

 

[theBaron]

John, you could always switch to Kentucky Bourbon, or Pennsylvania rye

Prost!
Brad

 

[Martin Tabony]

Of course! I was teasing a little, since Wayne was obviously asking about his Northumberland (or maybe the original). I figured my fellow Keystone Staters would appreciate the play on the names

You're correct, too, it was named for the original county in the mother country, very familiar with it. Our other original counties here are also named for places in our ancestral homeland, too--Bucks, for Buckingham, Chester, Lancaster and York, Montgomery and Cambria (a nod to the Welsh), Northampton, Berks (for Berkshire). On the other hand, we've got counties named for Indian names, naturally--Lehigh, Tioga, Wyoming. Towns, with Indian names, too: Macungie ("Bear Swamp"), Unami ("Turtle"), Hokendaqua, Catasauqua, Mauch Chunk, Shamokin.

A nod to the Moravians who settled here in the Lehigh Valley. They named Bethlehem, Nazareth and Emmaus.

And a nod to the German kings sitting on the British throne--We have Hanover and New Hanover Townships, and a couple Brunswicks, and in a tribute to our ally in the French and Indian Wars, Frederick, and King of Prussia, PA.

And our office state dance is the polka, prosit!
Brad

Australia also has a few Northumbrian place names that I have found while searching for local things! Newcastle (my place of birth) and Morpeth (my place of marriage) I'll try to die in a place that has an Australian equivalent, just to keep things straight.^&grin

Martin

 

[Scott]

I like the way that Asian Indians will speak in Hindi then end a sentence with an English exclamation, Like "Oh my Goodness!!"

I've heard it in person and in Bollywood films. Woman 1: "You shut up!"
Woman 2: "You DOUBLE shut up!"

 

[johnnybach]

John, you could always switch to Kentucky Bourbon, or Pennsylvania rye

Prost!
Brad

Yuk! Far too sweet - I like the Islay Malts - very dry and taste of Iodine - really yummy - but last time I looked, the one I like best was £27 odd, for a 70cl bottle. OUTRAGEOUS! just think how many castings you could get for that!^&grin

My castings suppliers AND my liver, will be pleased!

 

[IONA]

Yuk! Far too sweet - I like the Islay Malts - very dry and taste of Iodine - really yummy - but last time I looked, the one I like best was £27 odd, for a 70cl bottle. OUTRAGEOUS! just think how many castings you could get for that!^&grin

My castings suppliers AND my liver, will be pleased!

I like your taste in a wee dram^&grin
Regards Scott

 

[johnnybach]

With a name like yours - and Glasgow as home - then as long as the dram is no too wee! Sorry Brad - Bourbon is no competition.

 

[Jack]

Jack ( or was it Jock), asked earlier on - what did the Scots invent during the nine-months that they sat indoors thinking up things.

How about "The Telly" - invented whilst poor Loggie-Baird was eating his lumpy porridge (another invention - and something to do with oats I believe), drinking his whisky (another fine use for grain they invented) - and looking at an otherwise empty table. "Hmm....thinks......^&confusenow what could I do with on there?":rolleyes2:

I would also like to propose that IF they do go it alone - they do something about the ridiculous tax level imposed by a Sassenach Government (whatever that means),on that wonderful beverage they produce, previously mentioned - as I won't buy it, and therefore drink it, anymore at the now outrageous prices!!! Jock McJohnnybach

Its always hard when the children leave home, but have you thought about a lifestyle change and trying some Bundaberg Rum. I am a non drinker myself (one of three in Australia!) but it comes highly recommended by a number of my friends. The beauty of it, based on my experience, is that no matter how much you drink you never are so drunk that you offer petrol money.

 

[waynepoo]

Jack,
Speaking about rum and as this thread is about the British Empire, what do you know about our rum rebellion here in the colonies.
Poo.

 

[Scott]

Jack,
Speaking about rum and as this thread is about the British Empire, what do you know about our rum rebellion here in the colonies.
Poo.

The Rum Rebellion is explained by this Canadian cartoonist.

http://www.harkavagrant.com/index.php?id=312

 

[Currahee Chris]

I figured my fellow Keystone Staters would appreciate the play on the names

your comedy was not lost on me my friend. Going to high school in Wyoming county, I was told the state of Wyoming was named for that county- go figure!!

 

[debrito]

One of my favourite eras to collect are the wars of the British Empire. At the risk of starting a huge fight{sm4}, what is your opinion on the British Empire? As an Australian with Anglo-Celtic heritage, and a die hard monarchist to boot, it has a sense of nostalgia for me. I know about all the dodgy stuff it did, but at the same time, the British did a better job with their colonies than the Dutch, French or Spanish. Thats the reason why Australia is in the top 10 most stable democracies, whilst Mexico, who has more natural resources and larger work force is racked with strife. I guess its the morals, systems of law, Westminster, and the crown that us Realms inherited that make us strong. How many Aussies, Canadians or New Zealanders here have an opinion on this?And for that matter what do our former colonial masters think View attachment 84907

We don’t serve your country
Don’t serve your King
Know your custom don’t speak your tongue
White man came took everyone

We don’t serve your country
Don’t serve your king
White man listen to the songs we sing
White man came took everything

We carry in our hearts the true country
And that cannot be stolen
We follow in the steps of our ancestry
And that cannot be broken

 

[Scott]

Cool! A "Midnight Oil" reference.