7 Jul 2008 7:26 PM

Strange, is it not, how a word can mean different things in english speaking countries, two come to mind....fag and shag. in the UK "shag" is not used in polite circles, it has a sexual connotation, and "fag" is slang ,for a cigarette. Now, to our American cousins,"fag" is short for faggot,which we all know was the word used before the more polite term "gay" came along. Now we in the UK just love to eat faggots, tho not the"pink" version of the word, tis said to be far too salty for English tastes! far more suited to the australian pallet I think. I am curious to know what "shag2 means in America.

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25 Jun 2008 3:54 PM

Thanks for your valid comment, ynot. Seem to remembering reading, many years ago, that recently discovered manuscripts of ancient Rome said as much. Great to hear from you, would be great to "crack" a bottle of red with you, take care my friend.

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24 Jun 2008 6:02 PM

Senior citizens are often ignored,sometimes moaned at. But here are things they did not do..take the melody out of music, the pride out of appearance, the courtesy out of driving, the romance out of love, the commitment out of marriage, the togetherness out of the family, the civility out of behaviour, the responibility out of parenthood and the english out of language. What they regret, however, is the decline in values and compassion of government and modern society.      Reprinted from my local paper,...so very true.

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24 Jun 2008 12:38 AM

To view the world famouse Ritz tea room,London click on to google, then, Ritz tea room, stunning!

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24 Jun 2008 12:13 AM

Afternoon tea at the ritz, London, requires a minimum 6 weeks booking in advance and costs £37 pounds per head ($74) men must have jacket and tie. no jeans or trainers allowed.

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