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Sundae · 12-21-2006, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Phil

Blaen-Rhondda - Bline Rontha

Nantyglo - Nant-uh-Glow

Senghenydd - Sen-gen-ith

Thanks very much

Shawnee, Welsh is a wonderful and separate language in its own right. There are many people for whom Welsh is their primary language and it sounds fantastically foreign to our ears. Road signs and Government forms in Wales are produced in both Welsh and English and sites like the DVLA (driving licences) and British Telecom have an option to read the website in Welsh.

One of our Big Brother contestants this year was Welsh and only started speaking English for the show. Another had to learn Welsh for a task and made herself unpopular by saying she would rather learn Klingon....

Trilby · 12-21-2006, 11:25 AM

Did someone say Welsh?

"Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwll-llantysiliogogogoch"

which means: "The Church of St Mary in the hollow of the white hazel near the rapid whirlpool and the church of St Tysilio near a red cave" (which sounds unbelievably pagan); although it is usually shortened to Llanfairpwll or Llanfair PG.

monster · 12-21-2006, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Brianna

Did someone say Welsh?

"Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwll-llantysiliogogogoch"

which means: "The Church of St Mary in the hollow of the white hazel near the rapid whirlpool and the church of St Tysilio near a red cave" (which sounds unbelievably pagan); although it is usually shortened to Llanfairpwll or Llanfair PG.

But can you say it? Preferably without spraying everybody.:p

Trilby · 12-21-2006, 11:50 AM

Oh, my lord, no. I canna say it! Tho I'm blessed with unusual flexibility o' the tongue, I canna say that name! Och!

Phil · 12-21-2006, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by lumberjim

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.

lol ! sorry ... straight over my head!

Phil · 12-21-2006, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by monster

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

yeah! we got a Dragon!!!

Trilby · 12-21-2006, 12:03 PM

Welsh Flag: Coolest Flag EVER!

lumberjim · 12-21-2006, 12:06 PM

bri, when can you come to PA and visit?

Trilby · 12-21-2006, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by lumberjim

bri, when can you come to PA and visit?

Anytime. Any good restaurants your way? (no seafood, k?)

lumberjim · 12-21-2006, 12:09 PM

we have an arby's?

Trilby · 12-21-2006, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by lumberjim

we have an arby's?

Exxtra horsey sauce? If so, I am SOOOoooooooooo IN!

lumberjim · 12-21-2006, 12:16 PM

i make my own

Trilby · 12-21-2006, 12:18 PM

um...really?

is it spicey? Or hott?

Shawnee123 · 12-21-2006, 12:34 PM

LJ's Special Sauce
Try it on YOUR Buns!

Phil · 12-21-2006, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brianna

Welsh Flag: Coolest Flag EVER!

i think so too, but maybe i'm biased.

12-21-2006, 11:25 AM	#47
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Did someone say Welsh? "Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwll-llantysiliogogogoch" which means: "The Church of St Mary in the hollow of the white hazel near the rapid whirlpool and the church of St Tysilio near a red cave" (which sounds unbelievably pagan); although it is usually shortened to Llanfairpwll or Llanfair PG. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

12-21-2006, 11:50 AM	#49
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Oh, my lord, no. I canna say it! Tho I'm blessed with unusual flexibility o' the tongue, I canna say that name! Och! __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

12-21-2006, 12:03 PM	#52
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Welsh Flag: Coolest Flag EVER! __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

12-21-2006, 12:06 PM	#53
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	bri, when can you come to PA and visit? __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

12-21-2006, 12:09 PM	#55
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	we have an arby's? __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

12-21-2006, 12:16 PM	#57
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	i make my own __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

12-21-2006, 12:18 PM	#58
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	um...really? is it spicey? Or hott? __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

12-21-2006, 12:34 PM	#59
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	LJ's Special Sauce Try it on YOUR Buns! __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

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