Holiday

[Barrie Yates]

Originally Posted by Eric

Good idea ... wear something with a maple leaf on it ... always goes over well in Europe Oh, and use "eh" at least once in every sentence. About 20 years ago, I was in a small town near Delft, wearing my team Canada shirt. Went into a bar, and found out that my money was no good.

You would certainly be feted in Dieppe - Canadians and Brits were very popular there - strange that the International Hotel didn't have a German flag amongst all the other flags - they have got very long memories.

[westendlass]

Me and a friend hired a car in Malta when we stopped in a little fishing village to read a map. An old man came over to see if we wanted any help and, on hearing our accents, asked if we were British. When we told him we were he stuck his thumbs up and said 'Your the best' ! We were a bit puzzled but I think that was something to do with WW2. Very friendly folk, the Maltese.

[westendlass]

By the way, couldn't say the same of the French. I got the distinct impression that many of the people we came across were quite rude, even hostile. Brittany is a very beautiful part of the country but I wouldn't apply that to the people we came across. They can stuff their onions where the monkey shoves his nuts!

[DaveinGermany]

Originally Posted by westendlass

By the way, couldn't say the same of the French.

Probably because seeing Brits reminds them how often we've kicked their arses & on other occasions saved same said Gallic scrawny arses from certain noisy neighbours! It's hard to be properly thankful when you're so arrogant.

Not like us modest Brits!

[westendlass]

Ha, ha, just don't mention the war!

[DaveinGermany]

Originally Posted by westendlass

Ha, ha, just don't mention the war!

So many to choose from, any one in particular?

[Eric]

Originally Posted by Barrie Yates

they have got very long memories.

Nowt wrong wi' that ... and there's lots to remember.