The age of selfishness

Gaurdian UK ^ | October 5 | Martin Jacques

[MadIvan]

So can I ye limey git!!! *L* Philip Treacy (Irish, of course) being my favourite...but even *I* am not THAT high maintenance *LOL*

Right I'm writing that down...after all, nothing but the best will do for my tart...erm, darling. ;)

Love, Ivan

[sauropod]

ok, Let's see the Bar tab! Ooooooooooo lookie here! 4 pounds a pint for that "Guiness" stuff.

Harumph! Not "high maintenance" my foot!

[Hemlock]

God HIMSELF knows how we like to yammer on without even having a point to talk about in the first place....

Yeah, I know what you're talking about -- my mother is Irish and Scottish. I'm referring more to writing style than fatness of mouth, though. It's difficult for some people, including myself, to restrain their mouths. However, when people are writing, especially at a supposedly "professional" level, they should be more efficient. Unless, of course, their job is to obfuscate nonsense, and it looks like that's exactly what they do at the Guardian.

[sauropod]

And now she wants a hat too!

[MadIvan]

Now, now, now... You KNOW she is just "keeping up appearances," right? BTW, that show is funny!

Yes if I revealed what a warm, wonderful kind woman she is as well as sassy, she'd kill me for having ruined her reputation.

Celtic gleam of murder, you know. ;)

Regards, Ivan

[Madame Dufarge]

But there have been occasions (ie..St. Patrick's Day) when I've talked myself into and out of an argument with myself.

Heck, why talk yourself out of an argument? That's what God made Band-Aids for :-)

[Hemlock]

"The chattering classes" -- like a bunch of barnyard chickens. I like that a lot.

[Happygal]

And now she wants a hat too!

You should SEE the credit card receipt for the FROCK!!! *L*

[MadIvan]

Heck, why talk yourself out of an argument? That's what God made Band-Aids for :-)

She now has the luxury of not having to talk herself out an argument. That's what I am for.

Sharpening the broadsword

Regards, Ivan

[Happygal]

Yes if I revealed what a warm, wonderful kind woman she is as well as sassy, she'd kill me for having ruined her reputation.

*ROFL*...First time I would have a 'reverse assassination'. Painted as a saint as opposed to a walking bitch! *LOL*

[MadIvan]

You should SEE the credit card receipt for the FROCK!!! *L*

Got that covered, darling...trip on the Eurostar to Celine in Paris.

Yes, I will go to France for your sake. THAT is how much I care for you. ;)

Love, Ivan

[LBGA]

Well, I am so glad that we are entertaining (as opposed to nauseating! *S*)...and while we all get caught up in political banter most of the time, ain't it nice of a Saturday night to kick back and have some fun? And LBGA...you SHOULD be on FR more often. :-)

I lurk a lot, but just don't post much. What is entertaining is the genuine love and teasing that is going on. FR has introduced a lot of couples, and it is fun to see another.

[Happygal]

Heck, why talk yourself out of an argument? That's what God made Band-Aids for :-)

I was fighting with myself at the time! *L* I'd already killed ALL contenders *LOL*

[MadIvan]

First time I would have a 'reverse assassination'. Painted as a saint as opposed to a walking bitch! *LOL*

Ah, but try as you might, and you put up a good front, people are now going to ask questions, "Hmm, what hooked Ivan?" and while the challenge of Irish sass and verve is indeed part of it, it would be for nothing if you were not a gentle, sweet soul underneath it all darling.

And now, I'm dead. ;)

Love, Ivan

[Happygal]

Yes, I will go to France for your sake

Well ye may go on yer own. I'd doubt you'd be so taken with me if you saw projectile vomit all over a nation! *LOL*

[MadIvan]

Well ye may go on yer own. I'd doubt you'd be so taken with me if you saw projectile vomit all over a nation! *LOL*

Well remember darling, I get sick or injured every time I go to France, being allergic to it. So I might join you in the "Vomit for France" drive. ;)

Perhaps Rome instead. ;)

Love, Ivan

[Madame Dufarge]

I'd already killed ALL contenders

(Sniff) I'm proud of ya, woman!!

[MadIvan]

I should point out also that the fact that France moves you to be, erm, unwell, makes you a woman after my own heart. ;)

Love, Ivan

[Happygal]

Going to Paris could require a 'HOLD MY SICK BAG' alert alright.

Yup, Italy would do it for me. But not Rome. Florence maybe? Assissi? Definitely *S*

[Madame Dufarge]

She now has the luxury of not having to talk herself out an argument. That's what I am for.

OK, OK. I want an invitation, but it can't be too formal, because I don't have that many clothes.....