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Discussion Groups / English Usage / January 2004Wedding of the year (Nuptial non-boink)
Your Correspondent writes: The bride was beautiful, the groom was handsome, the ceremony was moving, the guests were witty and debonair, the food and wine were excellent. Privileged participants included Respected Irregulars Mike Page, Mark Barratt and Your Correspondent, who was tempted for a moment to make a speech on behalf of the aue masses but was distracted (no doubt fortuitously) by a discussion about champagne bubbles. In the true spirit of aue research, this necessitated the quaffing of a further glass of the stuff for observation, thus obliterating Your Correspondent's memory of any conclusion, apart from the relevant word: nucleation. I'm sure that all those aue readers who have encountered Garry's charm, goodwill and generosity will want to wish him and Tatiana much happiness in their future together (which I understand was due to begin with a trip to Croydon at 6 am today - but that's another story).  SignatureLaura (emulate St. George for email) > I'm sure that all those aue readers who have encountered Garry's charm, > goodwill and generosity will want to wish him and Tatiana much happiness > in their future together (which I understand was due to begin with a > trip to Croydon at 6 am today - but that's another story). Many congrats to the happy couple. But a honeymoon in Croydon? SignatureMike Connally Reading, England > > I'm sure that all those aue readers who have encountered Garry's charm, > > goodwill and generosity will want to wish him and Tatiana much happiness > > in their future together (which I understand was due to begin with a > > trip to Croydon at 6 am today - but that's another story). > > Many congrats to the happy couple. But a honeymoon in Croydon? Imperial Airways doesn't fly from there any more, does it? Cheers, Sage > > I'm sure that all those aue readers who have encountered Garry's charm, > > goodwill and generosity will want to wish him and Tatiana much happiness > > in their future together (which I understand was due to begin with a > > trip to Croydon at 6 am today - but that's another story). > > Many congrats to the happy couple. But a honeymoon in Croydon? It's just Garry's historical training coming out: I too, until about 1959, thought London Airport was still at Croydon. After an hour or so I imagine the Happy Couple got a taximeter cabriolet to Heathrow just in time for the BOAC Superconstellation flight to Ceylon. Mike. > Your Correspondent writes: > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Correspondent's memory of any conclusion, apart from the relevant word: > nucleation. Thanks for those kind words, Lady Laura! And to you too Mr Mike for your excellent minuettes! Piccies of your good self and kindred aue civilians are to be found at Totally Official's parent company: http://www.very-high-level.com As can be plainly seen, our Swindon sailor was listing abaft - quarterdeck dead into the swells. Still haven't heard if he made port... I put an SMS into him earlier... > in their future together (which I understand was due to begin with a > trip to Croydon at 6 am today - but that's another story). OH! Yes. Success! On queue by 0630, plop down 250 quid, go through 1 1/2 inches of P60s and assorted what-not, and you're out a scant 8 hours later! As they say in the West Country, done and dusted. Croydon is history. At least for the next 23 months - and by that time, I'll be a full-fledged Pom - Documented. A Limey. Fully accredited to deplore the NHS and more importantly, to engage in a 72 decibel "domestic" in the car park at Ikea. I never saw that sort of thing until I came here - or perhaps I was not paying attention. When was the last time *you* saw a proper "domestic" in a car park? Be honest! Croydon. Never been there before as a so-called "end-user" - I think it's a thinly veiled form of mockery that they use the words "customer" and "customer service". I bet few people would guess that there's gender-segregated prayer rooms on the 3rd floor. I actually went up to look cuz your never know when first-hand knowledge about gender-segregated prayer rooms might turn out to be useful. But (alas) most people seemed to be using the parking lot for their "devoirs" - despite the fact that it was pissing down ice-cold at a 30 degree angle. Customer service indeed :) Next week, we'll do the same thing in Mayfair! At least there's some decent restaurants in the neighbourhood... Kind regards, GJV > Piccies of your good self and kindred aue civilians are to be found at > Totally Official's parent company: http://www.very-high-level.com And fine piccies (US:pix) they are, too. I'm glad that you kept your jacket on for at least part of the festivities, for the sake of totally-officialness. Congrats! SignatureJack Gavin > Piccies of your good self and kindred aue civilians are to be found at > Totally Official's parent company: http://www.very-high-level.com The bride looks lovely. I'm glad I don't cry at weddings because I've only just bought a new keyboard. SignatureRob Bannister >Your Correspondent writes: > [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] >goodwill and generosity will want to wish him and Tatiana much happiness >in their future together Absolutely. Signaturewrmst rgrds Robin Bignall Quiet part of Hertfordshire England > Your Correspondent writes: > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > in their future together (which I understand was due to begin with a > trip to Croydon at 6 am today - but that's another story). * Honeymoon in Croydon? For some years, I had an office in East Croydon -- in a big affair called the NLS Building -- near the station. I lived in Belgrave Square and walked to Victoria Station, caught (cot) the train to Croydon -- it usually stopped in Clapham Junction. The only entertainment I can recall there was a small downstairs pub called 'Sharifs' on George Street. A pint 'n' a plowmans was a pound. Good luck to the happy couple! earle * |
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