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Phil · 12-19-2006, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawnee123

Um, not too fond of the Phil? Sorry...just looked at the "hello" and the "Phil" and it popped into my head. Sorry if you've had your fill of Phil.

no problem. i just wish he'd stop recording.

Elspode · 12-19-2006, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawnee123

Um, not too fond of the Phil? Sorry...just looked at the "hello" and the "Phil" and it popped into my head. Sorry if you've had your fill of Phil.

Hey, I *like* Phil. I like him better as Genesis' drummer behind Peter Gabriel, but a guy's got to make a living.

lumberjim · 12-19-2006, 04:52 PM

McCracken, Phil

[undisclosed]
Syracuse, NY 13218

Email Phil McCracken

Sundae · 12-20-2006, 06:01 AM

Phil are you a Welsh speaker?
Either way I'm sure you're better at Welsh pronunciation than me - if I post some place names could you give me a phonetic rendering?

I didn't dare ask our last Welsh poster. She had some (ahem) issues.

Elspode · 12-20-2006, 01:09 PM

Yeah, the only people she hated more than Americans were Brits.

What a wanker.

Sundae · 12-20-2006, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Elspode

Yeah, the only people she hated more than Americans were Brits.

What a wanker.

... and Muslims, and blacks, and teens, and anyone she perceived as having less education.... and that's the abbreviated list!

Phil · 12-20-2006, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

Phil are you a Welsh speaker?
Either way I'm sure you're better at Welsh pronunciation than me - if I post some place names could you give me a phonetic rendering?

I didn't dare ask our last Welsh poster. She had some (ahem) issues.

my kids are fluent, my wife speaks SWalean (welsh by south wales ... slightly different from north wales), and i can pronounce quite a bit. if you want me to, i'm sure i could help.

the "rivalry" between the welsh and english goes back to Edward1 who invaded and eventually conquered Wales, and Anglicised the Welsh language out of the people. Before this, we had our own princes etc., and the feeling of being second class to what happens in England is still felt today. Luckily, the language survived and is stronger today than it has been for 800 years.

however, most Welsh people have nothing against the English people, and plenty against the monarchy and the government. sounds like she was just an ignorant racist.

Phil · 12-20-2006, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by lumberjim

McCracken, Phil

[undisclosed]
Syracuse, NY 13218

Email Phil McCracken

wtf?

Sundae · 12-20-2006, 02:00 PM

Don't worry, she identified herself as a Brit too and it didn't take long for the rest of us to

I love Wales personally, and the last time I was there (for my 30th birthday) I was treated with such kindness I will definitely go back.

Okay, these are in a poem by U A Fanthorpe (which I will post in the poetry thread) which I love but have been unable ever to read aloud!

Blaen-Rhondda, Nantyglo, Senghenydd

Phil · 12-20-2006, 02:16 PM

Blaen-Rhondda - Bline Rontha

Nantyglo - Nant-uh-Glow

Senghenydd - Sen-gen-ith

Shawnee123 · 12-20-2006, 02:30 PM

I thought the entire UK spoke English? Guess I learned something new today.

Phil · 12-20-2006, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawnee123

I thought the entire UK spoke English? Guess I learned something new today.

it does, but Wales, Ireland, Scotland (and Cornwall) have their own ancient languages.

DanaC · 12-20-2006, 04:49 PM

My trips to Wales have always been great. I also love the sound of Welsh being spoken. Lovely.

monster · 12-20-2006, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Phil

the "rivalry" between the welsh and english goes back to Edward1 who invaded and eventually conquered Wales, and Anglicised the Welsh language out of the people. Before this, we had our own princes etc., and the feeling of being second class to what happens in England is still felt today. Luckily, the language survived and is stronger today than it has been for 800 years.

The Welsh are the one British nation not recognised in the Union Flag, because at the time of the creation of the flag, Wales had already been "assimilated" by England. The Union flag is a combination of the flags of St George (England) Patrick (Ireland) and Andrew (Scotland).

All who think we should plonk a dragon in the middle of the red cross say Bydd

/no idea if this is the right word, the site I found said the Welsh had more words for yes and no than the English do for bonking

lumberjim · 12-20-2006, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Phil

wtf?

phil mccracken = fill my crack in.

just pointing out that there actually is a guy with that name.

there's a Ben Dover, too.

so, im easily amused.

12-19-2006, 04:52 PM	#33
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	McCracken, Phil [undisclosed] Syracuse, NY 13218 Email Phil McCracken __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

12-20-2006, 06:01 AM	#34
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Phil are you a Welsh speaker? Either way I'm sure you're better at Welsh pronunciation than me - if I post some place names could you give me a phonetic rendering? I didn't dare ask our last Welsh poster. She had some (ahem) issues. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

12-20-2006, 01:09 PM	#35
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Yeah, the only people she hated more than Americans were Brits. What a wanker. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

12-20-2006, 02:00 PM	#39
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Don't worry, she identified herself as a Brit too and it didn't take long for the rest of us to I love Wales personally, and the last time I was there (for my 30th birthday) I was treated with such kindness I will definitely go back. Okay, these are in a poem by U A Fanthorpe (which I will post in the poetry thread) which I love but have been unable ever to read aloud! Blaen-Rhondda, Nantyglo, Senghenydd __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

12-20-2006, 02:30 PM	#41
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I thought the entire UK spoke English? Guess I learned something new today. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

12-20-2006, 02:16 PM	#40
Phil Hoodoo Guru Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 304	Blaen-Rhondda - Bline Rontha Nantyglo - Nant-uh-Glow Senghenydd - Sen-gen-ith

12-20-2006, 04:49 PM	#43
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	My trips to Wales have always been great. I also love the sound of Welsh being spoken. Lovely.

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