Bollocks
I was already feeling extremely giddy about my trip to London (only 4 weeks away now). But then, when my passport arrived in the mail Wednesday my excitement level shot off the meter. It's really happening...I'm really going!
I'm still working on trying to develop some sort of itinerary but one of my favorite stops will be getting to meet up with Px. He has promised
me a pint...and if we're lucky, a castle. Hmmm, I wonder if he has any cute friends.... Px?Okay, so maybe I'm a little over eager but I can't help it. Promise not to laugh but I've been watching all the "Harry Potter" films, both "Bridget Jones' " movies and "Love Actually". Snicker all you like but it never hurts to brush up on the British vernacular.
It also happens that most of the books I've read recently are by British authors so those have been fun to read...although, it took me quite awhile to figure out what a 'silk cut' and 'milk tray' were.
Admittedly, I've grown quite fond of many British words, though I'm afraid I like all the wrong ones. Kind of like my men.
I never actually use the words because I would sound like a complete ass, but it is fun to say things like, 'Bugger off,' 'Arse,' 'Wanker,' 'Dodgy,' and 'Bollocks'....even if you are only talking to outloud to yourself.
Lord only knows what the Brits will think of our slight southern drawl.
Review of "You, Me and Dupree"
posted by Lindsey @ 7/22/2006 02:37:00 PM
28 Comments:
And "bloody hell!"
:)
Great movie review! Its good to know when not to bother to see any particular film.
"Dodgy" is one of my favourite words :)
Some bitch/dude bought all my shares of your stock.
Ah well...atleast I made over $30 million with your blog.
You are heading to London too? Autumn seems to be having quite a bit of fun there.
I just read an article that says women tend to remember details such as birthdays better than males, but I so don't believe it! Some of my guy friends remember mine, but this particular one never EVER does. So I also "forget" about his too. ;)
Don't forget to watch the Austin Powers flicks! That way you know to get the spanner from the lorry then take the lift to the flat for a good shag!
*snogs*
lol
I'm sure the Brits will find you charming regardless of your drawl or how badly you butcher their dialect. I'm just disappointed you're not visiting NY instead.
LOL. My trip to London does involve a trip to New York. Unfortunately it is in the form of a layover so I don't have time to do much of anything. :o( I've always wanted to go to Manhattan. maybe that will be our trip next year.
Linny - I strongly encourage that idea (the Manhattan one).
You are going to have SO much fun in London. I want to go back. We went during the bloody coldest week of the year, but had a great time anyway.
Where are you staying?
I say "Bloody" more than i should.
Don't forget to bring an umbrella or purchase one there LOL.
There is a Peter Pan staue there you should check out.
I so want to say Brit things too! Someone called me on it not too long ago, but I just can't help saying things like "bloody brilliant". You need to add prat to your list too :)
Oh my god...are you really going to meet him??? That's awesome!!!
You're like me. I watch movies when i'm getting ready to go somewhere as well, except the movies i end up watching are really unintentional. Before I flew to Fort Lauderdale a couple of years ago, I watched "Alive", and before we flew to Vegas, I went to see United 93...
I dont know why I do that to myself, but it scared the shit out of me.
I think the Brits are amused by our southern drawl. :) Just be prepared to tolerate the ones who aren't. Of course...you won't run into any of those bloody wankers because you're so magnificent. :)
Watch a lot of PBS British Sitcoms until then. LOL
Hugs to you hon. Great to have something so fantastic to look forward to.
You are going to love it! I like "bugger" :-)
Personally, I like to distinguish my cussing from the crowd by exclaiming "Son of Beeeech!" if the situation seems even remotely appropriate.
i think it's bollocks...but it's ok :)
you will have a good time...visit the tate modern..i loved that place - they had a frida kahlo exhibit, but everything is very fun...go on the london eye, too!
hey wow,
Lucky u!..london shld be good fun ..make most of it and have a blast!!!
Even am going on a 3 day trip to sungapore this weekend and cant wait for the weekend!
woah!!
London is an awesome place...its on my target of places must visit...have a grt time!
bullocks are cows...i think you're looking for bollocks ;)
and trust me if i can we'll do a pint and a castle...
but definately a pint!!! you could even stay at the pub i work in if you wanted...and if it's a monday you can join in on the quiz
i have "cute" mates but they are either female or taken...sorry
get practising your words though, you'll need them! and remember chips are fries, crisps are chips, fags are cigarettes, the pavement is what you walk on and other silly notions that we have over here!! and there are loads of other fun things that i can teach you as well (mind OUT of the gutter woman!!!)
silk cut are fags, milk tray are chocolates...
looking forward to meeting you though :)
i'll reply to your mail in a bit too ;o)
Damn damn damn. See, already I messed up. But I fixed it.
I had avoided it on other trips and really didn't want to visit it my last time there ... but when in London a few months ago I was persuaded by a very persuasive friend to go up in the London Eye.
And I'm glad I did -- the aerial view on the day we went was fantastic and it gave me a different feel of the city to add to those I've built up just walking around.
Enjoy your bloody trip!
-- david
hahaahah wanker's a great one!!
You are going to have such a blast - make sure to take lots of photos of the blocs.
I am so jealous right now! last time I was there, it was in a middle of a freak heat wave. So enjoy it- you will be prime time london time.
aw, thats awesome, I hope you have a wonderful time. I was speakin with an accent the whole time.
I think elizabeth hurleys accent is great, i wish i could talk like that
LOL - you're going to come back with a British accent!!! One night, my friends and I hung out with some British guys in Houston. And of course, we imitated their accent all night...and in to the next day...and the next week. It's so hard to stop :)
Half the women in London are Bridget :-) you're doing a great job with the prepping. (Don't know where Hugh and Colin are though!)
aurumn
i'm hugh and colin rolled into one!
and i like the southern drawl
haha.. silk cut is a fag.
i think u could use that makes sense in the North American vernacular as well..
hahaha... i hope i dont get hate mail for that.
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