Flat caps, whippets, pidgeons and rain!

southern comfort · 26-03-2012, 18:18

Just a quick post. Are flat caps compulsory at the game tomorrow, along with whippets?
I only ask, as the last time we ventured so far north, we were stopped at the border and asked if we were stopping for quick pint in't rovers on way home.

Weather wise, we're not expecting the kind of weather we get on the south coast, warm sun, etc, but expect it to be extremely cold. Will it though be snowing, as per our last visit in August?

Please can we request, if it is not too much trouble that you stock food at the ground we're used to. Unlike last time, where all that was on offer was black pudding, tripe and mushy peas. Oh and Betty's hot pot and chip butties, were also on the menu.

We look forward to meeting you northern folk on tuesday, but please, don't talk too fast, as we simply don't understand your "different" accents.
Ta-ta for now......

smudgie · 26-03-2012, 18:22

haha Great post !!!!!!!!!!

cashman · 26-03-2012, 18:24

Nowts compulsory up here, But being southern softies i suggest yeh put yer themals on.

david1 · 26-03-2012, 18:28

Bring an empty bucket with you , so you can take some water back with you !

yerself · 26-03-2012, 18:30

Must be a southerner, he can't spell pigeons.

wadey · 26-03-2012, 19:43

Pack some bread and dripping, don't forget the Pac A Mac

DaveinGermany · 26-03-2012, 20:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by southern comfort

Just a quick post. Are flat caps compulsory at the game tomorrow, along with whippets?
I only ask, as the last time we ventured so far north, we were stopped at the border and asked if we were stopping for quick pint in't rovers on way home.

Weather wise, we're not expecting the kind of weather we get on the south coast, warm sun, etc, but expect it to be extremely cold. Will it though be snowing, as per our last visit in August?

Please can we request, if it is not too much trouble that you stock food at the ground we're used to. Unlike last time, where all that was on offer was black pudding, tripe and mushy peas. Oh and Betty's hot pot and chip butties, were also on the menu.

We look forward to meeting you northern folk on tuesday, but please, don't talk too fast, as we simply don't understand your "different" accents.
Ta-ta for now......

Dear Sir, (and other Dons wi' Goatees)
Flat cap not required, you may wear your normal Peruvian hat with ear flaps tassels & bobble to protect your delicate little lugs against our biting northern gales.

Whippets, while marvellous animals don't get in without a season ticket. You could probably smuggle in your handbag hound (Chihuahua I believe they are) with the pink bows, tucked away in one of the side pockets of your Oxford bags, although that particular style was abandoned here in the North quite some years ago.

The weather we've already mentioned, but as to your dietary requirements, if you require something suitable for your Southern palates I suggest you bring your own "Sandwiches" (the ones which your Mum cuts the crusts off

) a flask of beverage of your choice, various lumps of marine snot in vinegar, jellied eels etc. Oh & your own warm weak Shandy, as the proper Ale "Up 'ere in't North !" would no doubt have you on your backs after 1 Pint & a whiff o' the Barmaids apron.

As to the language barrier you'll find us very tolerant & we do make allowances for the hard of thinking, we'll do our best to understand your Southern blather & should we need it, an interpreter will be at the ground to smooth any problems over & explain the big words to you.

Wishing you well on your travels & we'll see you all tomorrow when you venture out into the real world.

Game on.

southern comfort · 26-03-2012, 20:16

There won't be many of us, being mid week and all that, but we're always made welcome. bloody long trip though!
Was it accrington fans that was raising money for a young girl through her mother, and we got involved when you came down to us? It could well have been another club, though sure it was Accrington.

cashman · 26-03-2012, 20:23

Away fans are always made welcome on the understanding yeh don't bring a "Mole"

VALAIRIAN · 26-03-2012, 20:30

Tess Sullivan springs to mind!! Oxford Vulcan and Co. Know more!!!

shakermaker · 26-03-2012, 20:47

It's almost as if there's some kind of divide between north and south?

Redash · 26-03-2012, 20:57

All you southerners will be moving up here in a few years, you'll be running out of water soon, so you might as well look for an house whilst they are cheap.

Or you could put up a Bedouin tent and live in your new desert, actually it will be like acclimatising for the 2022 world cup.

maccawozzagod · 26-03-2012, 21:13

you might want to bring your own lemonade for your shandies as ours may be too strong for you.

Alvin the chipmunk · 26-03-2012, 23:20

David LLoyd vs Timmy Mallet
North vs South
Tripe vs Jellied Eels
Accy & Rossendale College vs Oxford's Universities.
Mild vs Cider

Oh and thanks for kindly reciprocating history and swapping places to allow us back in the league.

smobile · 27-03-2012, 07:00

River Thames v River Stink
Robert Maxwell v Ilyas Khan
Cameron & Boris v Graham Jones
Dreaming Spires v Viaduct

No Contest.

I always support Cambridge in the boat race !!!!!

Good Luck tonight Headington – You’re just a town full of Punts !!!