The title of this blog comes from a Gaelic expression -"putting on the poor mouth"-which means to exaggerate the direness of one's situation in order to gain time or favour from creditors.
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09 December 2010
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I daresay Ms Merchant was less than pleased with the original news item! I can't remember where I saved this from. Will attribute when I rediscover the site
Oh, I don't about about that. I'd be absolutely thrilled if my local rag had me down as a rent boy. Think of the damages.
ReplyDeleteThat's a point Francis. On my own part I doubt anyone could make that mistake about me.. Charitable donations crock is more the correct term for me!
ReplyDeleteHowever, if it were said in public that I was a Tory, I would probably die of shame.
ReplyDeleteUrgh! Isn't a Tory something you step in?
ReplyDeleteOn, dear boy; something one steps on.
ReplyDeleteTrue! but Tories it do get into the tread on your soles and they mess the carpet if you do not wipe your shoes thoroughly!
ReplyDeleteGentlemen, is this non-native speaker absolutely wrong when from your conversation drawing the conclusion Tory is a slang word for prostitute?
ReplyDeleteAh, so glad you make a difference between both professions, Jams.
ReplyDeleteLots of snow here. And in your neck of the wood?
One profession has integrity, the other dabbles in politics!
ReplyDeleteNo snow here now. We had a fait bit last week but it has almost gone. Still cold for the time of year though
I'd be suing the pants off them.
ReplyDeleteI would be doing the same too methinks
ReplyDeleteI imagine she had a difficult time at her WI meeting that week.
ReplyDeleteHaha now there's a thought Susan!
ReplyDeleteYeah. I got this too via e-mail from someone, but it's always good to see.
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