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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Page 2 of 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 Re: Marquis #11828 12/02/00 08:36 PM Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 2,891 B belMarduk Carpal Tunnel belMarduk Carpal Tunnel B Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 2,891 Ha, Jo, march on over to the Marriott and pronounce it the REAL way. The A should be pronounce just like in the word MAD, not MAR, and the R should be ever so slightly rolled at the back of the throat. The KEY part is fine. You know, of course, that now you can tell your friend she has to learn to pronounce it properly before she is allowed to come visit you . Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Chunter #11829 12/02/00 08:38 PM Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 1,346 Sussex, England F FishonaBike veteran FishonaBike veteran F Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 1,346 Sussex, England so I guess it's used for most any sort of going on and on >blether I think we'd talk about steam boats/trains (boats came to mind first) "chuntering along". It's a bit like "chugging" but consists of lots of little puffs of smoke rather than substantial dollops, if you see what I mean. This could be a missing link! Oh, and agree with Jo - tents for camping, marquees for events (but can be applied to big army tents), awnings for canvas shelters afixed to buildings. Cream tarts are a class of cake, but if you were to pick a prime example it would be shortcrust pastry base topped with a little vanilla gunk (what's that called, Jo?) topped with a few strawberries topped with whipped cream. Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Marquis #11830 12/02/00 08:38 PM Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,981 J jmh Pooh-Bah jmh Pooh-Bah J Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,981 bel, I'll have to call you before I set off to check I'm doing it just right - do you think they'll be ready for me! Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Marquis #11831 12/02/00 09:09 PM Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 2,891 B belMarduk Carpal Tunnel belMarduk Carpal Tunnel B Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 2,891 Even better if they're not Jo. It's always great to make an impression! You can always give me a buzz, but I'm sure you'll be fabulous - especially since you do not seem like the shy, timid sort. Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Marquee #11832 12/02/00 11:10 PM Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 3,146 Northamptonshire, England Capital Kiwi Carpal Tunnel Capital Kiwi Carpal Tunnel Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 3,146 Northamptonshire, England jmh wrote: Marquees can be very grand but the main difference between the USA & UK (not sure about NZ?) is that weddings, until recently, have only been able to take place in a church or in a Registery Office ... My partner and I got married in March on our lawn ... I believe that there's been no restriction on where marriages can be performed in NZ for many years. Even allowed in a marquee, I guess! I agree that "marquee" is used to drive the impression of a large, up-market tent ... you don't see circuses being held in marquees, do you? The idiot also known as Capfka ... Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Marquee #11833 12/02/00 11:12 PM Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,981 J jmh Pooh-Bah jmh Pooh-Bah J Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,981 >My partner and I got married in March on our lawn Congratulations! Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: cream cakes #11834 12/02/00 11:15 PM Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 3,439 New England, USA W wow OP Carpal Tunnel OP wow Carpal Tunnel W Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 3,439 New England, USA Just saw another episode on NH PBS. They're cream cakes, and Lionel's favorite snack. He pulled some out of a cabinet and they appear to be a pre-packaged item. Ring any bells? Any Londoners on? The show's set there. wow Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Chunter #11835 12/03/00 02:21 AM Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 2,788 Seattle, Washington, USA Father Steve Carpal Tunnel Father Steve Carpal Tunnel Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 2,788 Seattle, Washington, USA the Scottish version is "blether" One suspects that the Scottish "blether" is the equivalent of the English English "blather" meaning to talk on and on without making much sense. One further suspects that both are related in some way to "blabber" which is used in American English to mean pretty much what Brits mean when they say "blather." P.S. Look, Jo, I made colours! Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Marquee #11836 12/03/00 11:41 AM Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 3,146 Northamptonshire, England Capital Kiwi Carpal Tunnel Capital Kiwi Carpal Tunnel Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 3,146 Northamptonshire, England jmh wrote: >My partner and I got married in March on our lawn Congratulations! Thanks! However, you should note that the wedding followed a 16-year try-before-you-buy period. And the marriage was a business decision ... The idiot also known as Capfka ... Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Marquee #11837 12/03/00 05:14 PM Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 2,891 B belMarduk Carpal Tunnel belMarduk Carpal Tunnel B Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 2,891 Ah. That explains the <partner>. Here PARTNER is used in only two ways: To represent someone with whom you are sharing a business/company OR To represent one or the other person in a homosexual relationships/weddings. 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