Royal Wedding

[dubai_phil]

Serious question. Why do you live there Phil? Its a ****ing hot desert with little to do and lots of low grade hassle when trying to do the things most westerners want, which is to drink and get laid. People try and generate this image of some cool expat lifestyle, but Ive never seen any evidence the reality matches up.

 

Simple question, many ways to answer. I came here, I'd tried for 34 years to get the hell out of Salisbury and failed every time. This was a chance to be and see something new and I took it with both hands.

 

The one answer I come up with time and again for staying here - This City gives people the chance to have a once in a Lifetime Experience every couple of months.

Sure, you have to work hard for it, but I still view my coming here as the day I won the lottery, not financially, but in suddenly realising that life and reality is a hell of a lot more than sitting down to watch News at Ten and being "outraged". (Not a dig at Britness just one of the small things you suddenly notice)

 

In honesty it is that ability to do things I could never have dreamt about in England. Back home I moght have gone to see Tiger (in his heyday) in the rain 20 people back at The Open. Down here I've stood next to him on a fairway in a Pro-Am and he asked me what club he should use, then coming and sitting down with us in the bar and buying the beers. My GF had never been to a Golf Course before and spent the afternoon with Clarke & W******d drinking beer while they explained it all to her.

 

My kids grew up safe away from Bullying, weirdos, drugs and Hoodies. They never ate "ready meals" as that stuff is always far more expensive than fresh ingredients.

 

This place was full of sh1t during the BLING years with every piece of dross the UK could throw at us, but they have all gone now thank fook.

 

The thing is that this place works REALLY well. There ARE rules, but once you know what the rule is you also learn what the ways around the rules are.

 

Andrew Flintoff now lives here - he said in an interview - Down here I'm just Andrew, I'm a Dad on the school run and a bloke in a pub. Nobody wants to "Take Issue" with me.

 

Right now? It is 29C the weather is stunning, the air is fresh and clear and we will have this for 6 months before the arrrgh of summer

 

People say I made Dubai. Or was it the other way around?? .

 

I know that my coming here was THE luckiest thing that could have happened to me. God, we all miss home, friends, football, Dr Who on a Saturday night after the game, TV that you have some semblance of scheduling from, and of course Culuture and History (and hence the Royal Family is an important part of that link to home)

 

Next week I will meet 14 of the top 60 European Golfers and pose for photos with them and I will be on Sky on numerous occassions. The week after I will be at one of the best sports events in the World - The Dubai Rugby 7's, and on Christmas Day we'll have Turkey, all the trimmings and then go down the beach for a swim and a sundowner.....

 

But I STILL miss home!

[dune]

The Duke of Edinburgh has expressed regret over a comment he made about Indians during a tour of an electronics firm - but it is not the first time his controversial remarks have landed him in hot water.

 

In May this year he angered deaf people during a visit to the new Welsh Assembly. While he was with a group from the British Deaf Association who were standing near a band, he pointed to the musicians and said: "Deaf? If you are near there, no wonder you are deaf."

 

In 1996 he caused an outcry among gun law reformers when he said: "There's no evidence that people who use weapons for sport are any more dangerous than people who use golf clubs or tennis rackets or cricket bats."

 

He told a Briton he met in Hungary in 1993: "You can't have been here that long - you haven't got a pot belly".

 

In 1995 he asked a Scottish driving instructor: "How do you keep the natives off the booze long enough to pass the test."

 

The Prince angered local residents in Lockerbie when on a visit to the town in 1993, he said to a man who lived in a road where 11 people had been killed by wreckage from the Pan Am jumbo jet: "People usually say that after a fire it is water damage that is the worst. We are still trying to dry out Windsor Castle."

 

During a Royal visit to China in 1986 he described Peking as "ghastly" and told British students: "If you stay here much longer you'll all be slitty-eyed."

 

He said of Canada: "We don't come here for our health. We can think of other ways of enjoying ourselves."

 

At the height of the recession in 1981 he said: "Everybody was saying we must have more leisure. Now they are complaining they are unemployed."

 

In 1966 he provoked outrage by saying: "British women can't cook."

 

Commenting on stress counselling for servicemen in a TV documentary on the 50th Anniversary of D-Day, he said: "It was part of the fortunes of war. We didn't have counsellors rushing around every time somebody let off a gun, asking `are you all right - are you sure you don't have a ghastly problem?'. You just got on with it."

 

Personal remarks have annoyed singing stars. In 1969 The Duke said to Tom Jones after the Royal Variety Performance: "What do you gargle with, pebbles?".

 

At a private lunch given 30 years ago he said he thought Adam Faith's singing was like bath water going down a plug hole.

 

The Duke is a Legend.

[Redbul]

Have OK magazine bought the rights yet?

 

Looking forward to the day off so I can respectfully have a round of golf in honour of the happy couple.

[dune]

When Charles and Diana got married I was on holiday in Bournemouth with my mum and dad and dad parked on double yellows saying "it'd be alright because the traffic wardens had been given the day off". Everyone else thought the same thing and the whole road along the front was chocca with cars parked on the double yellows. Unfortunately the ob weren't given the day off and every car got a ticket.

[Sheaf Saint]

The Duke of Edinburgh has expressed regret over a comment he made about Indians during a tour of an electronics firm - but it is not the first time his controversial remarks have landed him in hot water.

 

In May this year he angered deaf people during a visit to the new Welsh Assembly. While he was with a group from the British Deaf Association who were standing near a band, he pointed to the musicians and said: "Deaf? If you are near there, no wonder you are deaf."

 

In 1996 he caused an outcry among gun law reformers when he said: "There's no evidence that people who use weapons for sport are any more dangerous than people who use golf clubs or tennis rackets or cricket bats."

 

He told a Briton he met in Hungary in 1993: "You can't have been here that long - you haven't got a pot belly".

 

In 1995 he asked a Scottish driving instructor: "How do you keep the natives off the booze long enough to pass the test."

 

The Prince angered local residents in Lockerbie when on a visit to the town in 1993, he said to a man who lived in a road where 11 people had been killed by wreckage from the Pan Am jumbo jet: "People usually say that after a fire it is water damage that is the worst. We are still trying to dry out Windsor Castle."

 

During a Royal visit to China in 1986 he described Peking as "ghastly" and told British students: "If you stay here much longer you'll all be slitty-eyed."

 

He said of Canada: "We don't come here for our health. We can think of other ways of enjoying ourselves."

 

At the height of the recession in 1981 he said: "Everybody was saying we must have more leisure. Now they are complaining they are unemployed."

 

In 1966 he provoked outrage by saying: "British women can't cook."

 

Commenting on stress counselling for servicemen in a TV documentary on the 50th Anniversary of D-Day, he said: "It was part of the fortunes of war. We didn't have counsellors rushing around every time somebody let off a gun, asking `are you all right - are you sure you don't have a ghastly problem?'. You just got on with it."

 

Personal remarks have annoyed singing stars. In 1969 The Duke said to Tom Jones after the Royal Variety Performance: "What do you gargle with, pebbles?".

 

At a private lunch given 30 years ago he said he thought Adam Faith's singing was like bath water going down a plug hole.

 

The Duke is a Legend.

 

Is it really any wonder that people take issue with the royals when they are that badly out of touch with reality?

[dune]

Is it really any wonder that people take issue with the royals when they are that badly out of touch with reality?

 

He's not though. He says it like it is and has a brilliant sense of humour. I think he's ace.

[Sheaf Saint]

He's not though. He says it like it is and has a brilliant sense of humour. I think he's ace.

 

The Prince angered local residents in Lockerbie when on a visit to the town in 1993, he said to a man who lived in a road where 11 people had been killed by wreckage from the Pan Am jumbo jet: "People usually say that after a fire it is water damage that is the worst. We are still trying to dry out Windsor Castle."

 

At the height of the recession in 1981 he said: "Everybody was saying we must have more leisure. Now they are complaining they are unemployed."

 

 

Dune, are you seeeeeriously trying to tell me you don't think these two statements from him show him to be living in an unreality bubble? Seriously?

[dune]

The Prince angered local residents in Lockerbie when on a visit to the town in 1993, he said to a man who lived in a road where 11 people had been killed by wreckage from the Pan Am jumbo jet: "People usually say that after a fire it is water damage that is the worst. We are still trying to dry out Windsor Castle."

 

At the height of the recession in 1981 he said: "Everybody was saying we must have more leisure. Now they are complaining they are unemployed."

 

 

Dune, are you seeeeeriously trying to tell me you don't think these two statements from him show him to be living in an unreality bubble? Seriously?

 

They made me laugh.

[Dog]

Prince Harry is gutted at not being invited to the wedding.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apparently it's family only.

[dune]

Prince Harry is gutted at not being invited to the wedding.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apparently it's family only.

 

Henry XIII was one of the gingers, as was Lizzy I.

[badgerx16]

Henry XIII was one of the gingers, as was Lizzy I.

What happened to Henry IX, Henry X, Henry XI, and Henry XII ?

[dune]

What happened to Henry IX, Henry X, Henry XI, and Henry XII ?

 

They died.

[buctootim]

But you can change your life without emigrating, and the image of Britain you paint isnt reality, or at least isnt the only reality available. My kids go to good state schools with none of the problems you describe. I live in the UK and ex presidents of three countries know me by sight and name - go me, the boy from Weston estate. My point isnt to have a ****ing in the air contest with you - its that there are just as many opportunties in the UK without the hassles of the Gulf - or if you want to live in a different culture, society and climate lots of countries like Singapore, Chile, Argentina, Taiwan, Botswana, even the US, seem to offer a lot more imo. The Gulf is literally one of the last places on earth I'd want to live - but as I say Im not knocking your choices, just wondered what informed them .

Edited 18 November, 2010 by buctootim

[dune]

But you can change your life without emigrating, and the image of Britain you paint isnt reality, or at least isnt the only reality available. My kids go to good state schools with none of the problems you describe. I live in the UK and ex presidents of three countries know me by sight and name - go me, the boy from Weston estate. My point isnt to have a ****ing in the air contest with you - its that there are just as many opportunties in the UK without the hassles of the Gulf - or if you want to live in a different culture, society and climate lots of countries like Singapore, Chile, Argentina, Taiwan, Botswana seem to offer a lot more imo. The Gulf is literally one of the last places on earth I'd want to live, only marginally above Iraq or Afghanistan - but as I say Im not knocking your choices, just wondered what informed them .

 

Learn to quote Timmy.

[Window Cleaner]

When Charles and Diana got married I was on holiday in Bournemouth with my mum and dad and dad parked on double yellows saying "it'd be alright because the traffic wardens had been given the day off". Everyone else thought the same thing and the whole road along the front was chocca with cars parked on the double yellows. Unfortunately the ob weren't given the day off and every car got a ticket.

 

I went to work on that day, in Dorset as well funnily enough,got a day off a bit later when there was something else worth watching happening...in this case Glamorgan vs Hants at Cardiff (or Swansea had a lot of beer that day,few neurones must have been killed off) nice innings from Jesters saw us to victory.

[buctootim]

Learn to quote Timmy.

 

I always quote you by default Dune, its a Pavlov dog thing

[sperm_john]

Well needed boost to the economy, perfect timing, man at ceramic factory on tv last night couldnt be happier that and all the hotels, travel industry etc ...more wealth being brought into the country ..excellent stuff

[dune]

Well needed boost to the economy, perfect timing, man at ceramic factory on tv last night couldnt be happier that and all the hotels, travel industry etc ...more wealth being brought into the country ..excellent stuff

 

Latest guesstimates say it'll give a £620,000,000 boost to the economy. We are so fortunate to have a Royal Family that brings so much investment into the UK for such a comparitively small cost to the taxpayer.

[solentstars]

Latest guesstimates say it'll give a £620,000,000 boost to the economy. We are so fortunate to have a Royal Family that brings so much investment into the UK for such a comparitively small cost to the taxpayer.

 

so your still supporting a socialist institution funded by the tax payer with your marxist views then

[dune]

so your still supporting a socialist institution funded by the tax payer with your marxist views then

 

They are not Socialist. They are a Western Christian Imperialist institution.

[mickn]

He's not though. He says it like it is and has a brilliant sense of humour. I think he's ace.

 

He is an ignorant, rude and arrogant pr1ck

[badgerx16]

Latest guesstimates say it'll give a £620,000,000 boost to the economy. We are so fortunate to have a Royal Family that brings so much investment into the UK for such a comparitively small cost to the taxpayer.

Just shows how gullible people can be. Pure overpriced tat, created to part people from their cash in the mistaken belief that a single item out of a production run of ten million will turn into a shrewd investment.

[Thorpe-le-Saint]

He's not though. He says it like it is and has a brilliant sense of humour. I think he's ace.

 

Birds of a feather flock together.

[dune]

Just shows how gullible people can be. Pure overpriced tat, created to part people from their cash in the mistaken belief that a single item out of a production run of ten million will turn into a shrewd investment.

 

I won't be buying much of it, but I will fly the Union Flag to show my loyalty and admiration for the crown.

[badgerx16]

They are not Socialist. They are a Western Christian Imperialist institution.

They are an anachronism, and are kept in place because of the fawning flunkies and social climbers who wish to gain influence, honours, and power by being in their 'presence'.

[dune]

Birds of a feather flock together.

 

You stick to Weyman Bennett.

[dune]

They are an anachronism, and are kept in place because of the fawning flunkies and social climbers who wish to gain influence, honours, and power by being in their 'presence'.

 

And people like me.

[Thorpe-le-Saint]

You stick to Weyman Bennett.

 

Yeah but I knew that already.

[dune]

Yeah but I knew that already.

 

Seriously, do you really think you should be teaching kids as a member of a violent Marxist organisation?

[solentstars]

They are not Socialist. They are a Western Christian Imperialist institution.

 

just a reply i expect from a crypto marxist who agrees to fund this socialist institution from tax payers money.:lol:will they sign on for a job or live on more handouts.

talk of double standards and theirs me thinking you were of the looney right.

i expect your of to cuba next.

[dune]

just a reply i expect from a crypto marxist who agrees to fund this socialist institution from tax payers money.:lol:will they sign on for a job or live on more handouts.

talk of double standards and theirs me thinking you were of the looney right.

i expect your of to cuba next.

 

Are you leftback in disguise?

[solentstars]

Are you leftback in disguise?

 

i wish i was but at least i found out you were a marxist useing rightwing ideology:)

[Sheaf Saint]

They made me laugh.

 

If his life was some kind of dark sitcom then yes, I agree that his shocking ignorance of the reality of people's lives would be in some way humorous; but it is not. This is the real royal family of the 21st century we are talking about here, and that's what makes his very existence at the expense of taxpayers so objectionable.

[Thorpe-le-Saint]

Seriously, do you really think you should be teaching kids as a member of a violent Marxist organisation?

 

I keep telling you Dune, there is no room for politics in the classroom, especailly in history where it is open to subjectivity. I teach pupils what I'm told to teach them from the government. If I was trying to 'brain wash' them it would be highly un-ethical and would ultimately cost me my career. The fact that I am an anti-fascist does however allow me to make sure that I am in line and follow to the letter current government initiatives such as 'Every Child Matters' which is as it should be as this is part of my job's remit.

[dune]

I keep telling you Dune, there is no room for politics in the classroom, especailly in history where it is open to subjectivity. I teach pupils what I'm told to teach them from the government. If I was trying to 'brain wash' them it would be highly un-ethical and would ultimately cost me my career. The fact that I am an anti-fascist does however allow me to make sure that I am in line and following current government initiatives such as 'Every Child Matters'.

 

UAF is only anti-fascist so far is it's devious title suggests. In reality UAF represents, and is populated with, those with fascist attitudes - no to freedom of speech - Yes to violence to supress debate. Also you cannot get away from the fact that UAF march alongside and thus support Muslim extremists. The whole organisation is hypocritical.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e6sSiA1XrQ

[badgerx16]

UAF is only anti-fascist so far is it's devious title suggests. In reality UAF represents, and is populated with, those with fascist attitudes - no to freedom of speech - Yes to violence to supress debate. Also you cannot get away from the fact that UAF march alongside and thus support Muslim extremists. The whole organisation is hypocritical.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e6sSiA1XrQ

What has this to do with any discussion of the House of Windsor, however off track it might have gone from the OP ?

[dune]

What has this to do with any discussion of the House of Windsor, however off track it might have gone from the OP ?

 

 

TLS said myself and The Duke were birds of a feather to which I said him and Weyman Bennett were equally similar. I take your point though.

 

So what kind of dress will Katherine wear? There's a full double page article in the Express discussing this so i'm sure it's on everyones minds.

[solentstars]

What has this to do with any discussion of the House of Windsor, however off track it might have gone from the OP ?

 

because dune has has a marxist socialist ideology and cannot tell us why he supports the tax funded royal family with its hand outs and then try s preaching free market ideas to everyone else.

a typical hypocrite if you ask me.

[dune]

because dune has has a marxist socialist ideology and cannot tell us why he supports the tax funded royal family with its hand outs and then try s preaching free market ideas to everyone else.

a typical hypocrite if you ask me.

 

In that case how come your Bolshy comrades murdered the Romanovs?

[badgerx16]

So what kind of dress will Katherine wear?

I would have thought that you could at least use her correct name, 'Kate' may be the short form, but she is a Catherine.

[badgerx16]

In that case how come your Bolshy comrades murdered the Romanovs?

Why wouldn't George V let them come here ?

[dune]

Why wouldn't George V let them come here ?

 

Don't know.

[badgerx16]

Don't know.

[dune]

 

You didn't even know the tribes of Rhodesia so don't get all smug.

[badgerx16]

You didn't even know the tribes of Rhodesia so don't get all smug.

Still

 

 

 

 

[dune]

Still

 

 

 

 

 

Bov'd.

[Sheaf Saint]

So this has descended into a "I know more about world history than you" thread has it?

 

Great....

[scotty]

He is an ignorant, rude and arrogant pr1ck

 

and a greek one at that.

[badgerx16]

So this has descended into a "I know more about world history than you" thread has it?

 

Great....

Forum threads always wander way off topic and degenerate into some form of 'I know more than you...................', it's the nature of the Keyboard Warriors of t'Interweb.

[scotty]

Forum threads always wander way off topic and degenerate into some form of 'I know more than you...................', it's the nature of the Keyboard Warriors of t'Interweb.

 

Oh, yeah?????