01.01.2007, 07:49 PM | #1 |
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Have a good one.
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01.01.2007, 07:56 PM | #2 |
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many happy returns
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01.01.2007, 08:00 PM | #3 |
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When did he return, and where did he go?
Djibouti? |
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01.01.2007, 08:04 PM | #4 |
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Hey Johnny,have a good one!
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01.01.2007, 08:04 PM | #5 |
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In starting this thread I've realised two things:
I've started using the phrase "Many happy returns" And it's quite a maudlin expression. |
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01.01.2007, 08:06 PM | #6 |
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Maudlin, yes. Explain...
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01.01.2007, 08:09 PM | #7 |
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I love that word. Maudlin.
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01.01.2007, 08:09 PM | #8 | |
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Maybe maudlin's the wrong word, but it's like saying, "I hope you have a few more birthdays in you". |
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01.01.2007, 08:10 PM | #9 | |
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It's a good word to say out loud. Everybody try it. |
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01.01.2007, 08:11 PM | #10 |
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You know, I should have been able to figure that one out for myself.
So much for Djibouti. |
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Not as exciting on this end. Maybe if I was English. |
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01.01.2007, 08:12 PM | #12 |
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Maudlin is one of my favourite words.Maudlin.Maudlin.Maudlin.
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01.01.2007, 08:13 PM | #13 | |
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Try saying it with an English accent. |
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01.01.2007, 08:15 PM | #14 |
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I'm a few steps ahead of you.
Now, say it with a Russian accent. |
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01.01.2007, 08:15 PM | #15 |
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Oxford accents are fun to say it with. Maudlin. Mauuudlin.
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01.01.2007, 08:22 PM | #16 |
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since when has oxford had an accent?
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01.01.2007, 08:24 PM | #17 |
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Since Computer Jones decided so?
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01.01.2007, 08:26 PM | #18 |
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computer jones needs to check his system logs
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01.01.2007, 08:33 PM | #19 |
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Are there any living persons in Oxford?
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01.01.2007, 08:35 PM | #20 |
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One of the best!
Best wishes to you. |
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