Uncle Spielberg's France V England Observations

[The Large One]

Fortunately at least two have. They have between them paid me over $5000 (admittedly, about 30p in real money) in the last month to go down there, drink Belgian beer, eat frites and say nice things about the place.

And what did you say to them about 'Brussels, Franceland'?

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

not at all i just get incedibly annoyed at his vitriolic attacks on my country , i wouldnt mind if they were all based on fact, but they arent they are all based on some form of spiteful prejudice against anyone who isnt of his ilk, i.e working class people who are relatively affluent. i dont agree with your views on the housing mkt but dont think your a wanker.

In most cases my opinions on where England falls short are based on fact or measured opinion. You're the one coming up with bizarre and ill-informed ideas about things including me, who I am and what I am about. You dont know me so please stop making assumptions about my life.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

But isn't that her job, so she would know about that type of thing. Just like any and every Victim support worker around the world would tell me that there are also stabbings were they are.

What I know is that where I live, I know of no-one whom has been stabbed, nor carries a knife, nor intends to carry a knife. Yet if you read some of the papers we are on the brink of anarchy. Kids also do not roam the street in hooded gangs threatening everyone with their drunken loutish behaviour. If the area that you live is like that you have my deepest comisserations and honestly I would suggest you move.

Maybe I am lucky, or maybe I just do not believe everything I read in the papers and try to make up my own mind concerning how I perceive my quality of life to be. I think that there are areas in Sussex (and thereby England) that are actually quite pleasent to live in.

Fair point. I'm just highlighting the fact there is a lot of really unpleasant crime going on in Sussex which doesnt get reported in the press.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

not at all i just get incedibly annoyed at his vitriolic attacks on my country , i wouldnt mind if they were all based on fact, but they arent they are all based on some form of spiteful prejudice against anyone who isnt of his ilk, i.e working class people who are relatively affluent. i dont agree with your views on the housing mkt but dont think your a wanker.

ALL of my 'attacks' are based on 'spiteful prejudice'. ALL?

 

[NMH]

Any you have met me for 5 minutes but have made a statement about my 45 years life, you know sod all about the things I have achieved or overcome so sod off frankly

Facts;- you know fuckall about France v England, except you want to say that France is better - yet you don't f*** off and live there?

Money where mouth is - f*** off to France and quit yer jelly-spined whinging.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Facts;- you know fuckall about France v England, except you want to say that France is better - yet you don't f*** off and live there?

Money where mouth is - f*** off to France and quit yer jelly-spined whinging.

BeHAVE the pair of you!

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Facts;- you know fuckall about France v England, except you want to say that France is better - yet you don't f*** off and live there?

Money where mouth is - f*** off to France and quit yer jelly-spined whinging.

I know a thing or two about France vs England....we lost to them twice recently. A fine analogy. Especially as James made the same bloody mistake......do we ever learn anything?

 

[Timbo]

Fair point. I'm just highlighting the fact there is a lot of really unpleasant crime going on in Sussex which doesnt get reported in the press.

I know it doesn't really prove anybodies point but this is on the front page of the BBC site.

Groom stabbed at wedding party

Joe Pattenden Hunt was celebrating after getting married in June
A groom who was stabbed along with his best man at a wedding party in the garden of an East Sussex home has said knife crime is "not just in London".

Joe Pattenden Hunt spoke after being attacked on Saturday evening at celebrations in Crowborough held a month after his wedding in June.

The pair were attacked after a group of gatecrashers disrupted the party.

Matthew Gould, 23, of Crowborough, has been charged with two counts of GBH. Police said the incident was "rare".

In an interview with BBC South East Today, Mr Pattenden Hunt said he thought he was going to die.

The 27-year-old said: "I did feel very frightened. I was going very faint. I was just trying to stay awake, and was sort of aware of what felt like a lot of blood.

"I could see a lot of blood and I was very worried for my best man and myself."

'Isolated incident'

Mr Pattenden Hunt said: "I've lived here in this lovely country location for 27 years and always felt very lucky and fortunate for being here - and then for something like this to happen.

"Crowborough is usually quite a sleepy little country town and these people are here - they're not just in London."

 

[Tom Bombadil]

I try not to get personal on NSC although I let myself down yesterday when Voro had the audacity to disagree with me but I blame that on the heat but if someone abuses me first its fair game.

Yeah but you had the good grace to apologise. Top marks to you US.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Have to say I much prefer when I accidentally book a holiday in the Canaries that is a German stronghold. No 'Walsall FC Knuckledraggers Arms' union jacks on the balconies, no burger-wolfing lardy kids screaming about the place being slapped by their farking'n'blinding parents. Less white trash all round basically.

My fault I'm sure

 

[NMH]

BeHAVE the pair of you!

No, I get really f***ed off with people who blither on about how England is not as good as this place or that place, but haven't got the cajones to go and live elsewhere.

I don't particularly like living in Brighton as a City, nor most built-up areas surrounding it - so I don't live there. I suppose I COULD pop over the hill and select a place to settle in Hell, then whinge like a thing that whinges much while dervishes that look like Nightjars hold glowing tridents on which to roast me like a screaming marshmellow. However, I will plump for my lifestyle choice and enjoy it's myriad merits.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

No, I get really f***ed off with people who blither on about how England is not as good as this place or that place, but haven't got the cajones to go and live elsewhere.

I don't particularly like living in Brighton as a City, nor most built-up areas surrounding it - so I don't live there. I suppose I COULD pop over the hill and select a place to settle in Hell, then whinge like a thing that whinges much while dervishes that look like Nightjars hold glowing tridents on which to roast me like a screaming marshmellow. However, I will plump for my lifestyle choice and enjoy it's myriad merits.

I did and will again.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Have to say I much prefer when I accidentally book a holiday in the Canaries that is a German stronghold. No 'Walsall FC Knuckledraggers Arms' union jacks on the balconies, no burger-wolfing lardy kids screaming about the place being slapped by their farking'n'blinding parents. Less white trash all round basically.

My fault I'm sure

good point about the flags. What is it with the English and flags? I once had the misfortune to wake up in a hotel to see a Leeds United St George Cross hanging from a balcony. No other hotel guest felt the need to hang a flag.

 

[Stat Brother]

US, now probably isn't a good time for you to read A Piano in the Pyrenees, by Tony Hawkes (not the skateboarder).
As it will have you packing your suitcase, in minutes.

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

No, I get really f***ed off with people who blither on about how England is not as good as this place or that place, but haven't got the cajones to go and live elsewhere.

I don't particularly like living in Brighton as a City, nor most built-up areas surrounding it - so I don't live there. I suppose I COULD pop over the hill and select a place to settle in Hell, then whinge like a thing that whinges much while dervishes that look like Nightjars hold glowing tridents on which to roast me like a screaming marshmellow. However, I will plump for my lifestyle choice and enjoy it's myriad merits.

Fair enough but its not quite as simple as just popping on the next ferry to go and live there is it.

 

[Peter Grummit]

I love visiting France and will be at a campsite in the South with the family in August.

However, England has a good deal going for it too so here is my list of English advantages.

1. The Albion. Of course. But English football in general is more passionate and ingrained in our culture from ManU to Kingston U9s.
2. Cricket. French cricket is fun with the kids but I couldn't watch it for 5 days (I know many of you couldn't watch any cricket for 5 days, but I can).
3. Beer. Especially Harveys.
4. Pubs. Especially country pubs. 5. Walking/hiking. We take the footpath network here for granted, but little beats hiking in the Peaks, Dales or especially Lakeland.
6. Sense of humour. Do you know a good French comic?

My aim would be to retire in 10 years when 55 and have a smaller place in Sussex AND a place in Provence, and spend the year between the 2. Not sure the financial plan will run to this and I still have to persuade the missus, but I am going to look into it seriously.
PG

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

My dream would be to take it easy and get a place in the Lake District, my favourite place in the World and beats anything France can offer or anywhere else I just love it there.

 

[Gwylan]

Have to say I much prefer when I accidentally book a holiday in the Canaries that is a German stronghold. No 'Walsall FC Knuckledraggers Arms' union jacks on the balconies, no burger-wolfing lardy kids screaming about the place being slapped by their farking'n'blinding parents. Less white trash all round basically.

My fault I'm sure

I wouldn't. I've twice been on holiday in a hotel that is a German 'stronghold' and on both occasions the Germans raised a stink about the locals using the private beach. The British contigent were fine about it sharing the space with the Tunisians and the Sri Lankans but Herr und Frau Dickfremdenhasser didn't want to share their Lebensraum with any dark-skinned types.

In the Tunisian case, it got nasty as the Germans were only slightly in the majority and the Brits got up a delegation to complain vociferously and reached a compromise so the locals could get on the beach at certain times. The Germans and the Brits spent the rest of the holiday glaring at each other.

But from my experience, when it comes to white trash, the Germans beat us hands down. And are even further ahead when it comes to lardiness.

 

[Icy Gull]

My dream would be to take it easy and get a place in the Lake District, my favourite place in the World and beats anything France can offer or anywhere else I just love it there.

The Lake district is great on a sunny day but it's called the Lake district for a reason, it has lakes because it rains alot and it's a fecking grim place in the rain..imo

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

I disagree. In many way when it rains thats when the Lakes really come alive. Walking along Wastwater with the mist coming down in the rain is hard to beat imo. Wainwrights walk books and recent TV programmes are superb.