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RE: Anymore

by VinnyD 24 May 2012

Wikipedia on "positive anymore": Positive anymore is the use of the adverb any more in an affirmative context. While any more is typicall…
RE: Help Us Find a Holiday Destination!

by polo53 23 May 2012

We are in the South West Gloucester area, but we have contacts in Midlands and train journeys to London ain't all that expensive. Got…
RE: Bye-Bye Baby....

by WaterhazardJack 06 May 2012

+I used to fly Buzz Air (I think that was the name) from Frankfurt to the UK as it flew into the Midlands direct. Then Lufthansa bought…
RE: Bye-Bye Baby....

by onlyMark 05 May 2012

I used to fly Buzz Air (I think that was the name) from Frankfurt to the UK as it flew into the Midlands direct. Then Lufthansa bought…
Snow and travel blog - feedback welcomed

by snowballfighters 16 April 2012

Hi there I’m Dave a 30 something traveller originally from the Midlands but now living down in the South of the UK. I was lucky enough…
RE: Water

by Chi_Rup 16 April 2012

Do Thames Water's bonus payments affect the fact that it's barely rained in two years and veg farmers in the Midlands are only planting…
RE: After leaving London heading to Manchester...what to do?

by fowler9 26 March 2012

Cheers for the correction, wasn't sure about Victoria. I thought that there were 2 Northern Rail trains though Warrington and one airport…
RE: Making An Ass Of You And Me

by Chi_Rup 26 March 2012

Bit of a hand pump. You know. I'm borrowing that term from a friend who comes from the Midlands. It's a Midlands thing perhaps. I…
Re: The League of Nations - What's Your Background?

by liz_r 18 March 2012

Wow, this is a really interesting thread. Unfortunately I can't claim such an exciting mix. Irish through and through, on both sides of…
RE: Planning trip to Switzerland from US in summer

by neckervd 29 February 2012

Agritourism and sleep in the hay are not very popular with Swiss people, although there are some offers http://www.schlaf-im-stroh.ch/en/of…
RE: slang

by tony0001 17 February 2012

Since 'Down Under', I've lived in the Midlands and Wales and have never heard anyone say it; I've not lived in Scotland for a few decades…
RE: University Exchange: Glasgow, Manchester, or Warwick?

by Copepod 14 February 2012

Welcome Koala_19. Massachusetts is only about 42oN, Warwick is about 52oN, Manchester is about 53oN and Glasgow is about 55oN. So, day…
RE: 2 weeks of travelling in UK

by Copepod 07 February 2012

Best place for Whales (best as in most reliable place to see models of whales - Natural History Museum in London - I've been going back…
Re: Ireland Itinerary Advice

by PhilipD 03 February 2012

Well, that is pretty packed, you'll spend a lot of time driving. On the subject of staying in castles, the cheapest I think is [Foulksrath…
RE: Existential question

by leela3000 02 February 2012

It's more like chahnce, in that we don't sound the 'r' as fully as USers do. I say 'we' but though I live in the long 'a' part of the…
RE: Premier League Tix

by Fwoggie 13 January 2012

I wouldn't buy any tickets from anywhere apart from a ticket seller that's linked to from the official club home pages. In addition,…
RE: Be careful who you engage in casual conversation......a salutary tale

by baklavalover 05 January 2012

Oh my God.... all that, AND you had to listen to a Midlands accent as well. NIGHTMARE. But yes, what is this actually about ????
RE: A not so happy new year...

by ben_hanscombe 03 January 2012

>the stench could lead to the whole of the Midlands being evacuated. Oi! I live, like, five miles from you.
RE: A not so happy new year...

by sara666 03 January 2012

benjim has my number, yes - I sent you a PM with it anyway so you have it for reference - we don't want him getting too big-headed or…
Re: First time staying in hotel by myself

by lucy_p 03 January 2012

Thanks for the replies guys. I am from the Midlands. I plan on staying for 3 or 4 nights. If i go out the hotel and come back with a…
RE: Cost of living in England??

by mike9 26 November 2011

Have you checked visa regulations? Are you allowed (a) in to UK (b) stay as a guest using your own funds, e.g.as a tourist (c) allowed…
Re: Recommendations for 3 week visit

by tonyjamessharpe 01 November 2011

Hi to all those who contributed some great info, tips and inspiration to our 3-week foray into Myanmar next summer. :) Have just got back…
Re: Campaign to get Thomson to reinstate flights to Taba.

by tallybalt 10 October 2011

It is not *that difficult* to get to Gatwick from the Midlands. Certainly not 'impossible.' Thomson is clearly cancelling the flight…
Re: ,

by lsalomon 10 October 2011

This isn't so useful for your coastline preference, but if you're driving around anyway I'd recommend the Midlands. For an interesting…
RE: Travelling to Switzerland from 21 November to 5 December

by neckervd 24 August 2011

"Appreciate your advice and suggestions on whether it would be worthwhile for us to travel to Switzerland in this period": What do you…