Anyone from the UK?

[TheWorldBuilder]

our cider is drinkable.

Is the local brew known as wine, vice or must?

 

[TheWorldBuilder]

You’re a bit early aren’t you? It’s only the 20th ffs

I'm early too this year. Heading up to the Bay tomorrow afternoon instead of my usual Christmas Eve.

 

[Meekly_Anna]

We can't even log on to Lit naked in the UK these days

Well, I imagine the dialogue between the two police officers, or more precisely, the male and female police officer, because of our bicycle race went something like this.
Erika: Did you see that?
Horst: I can still see it.
Erika: Look the other way, they're sixteen at most.
Horst: I have to look. It's my duty. And I notice that the redhead is very...
Erika: Don't say it, let's stop this nonsense now.

In Britain it would be more like:
Guy: Do observe the peloton, Daphne. It’s a touch more... anatomical than the local cycling club usually permits, wouldn’t you say?
Daphne: Mmm, quite. It’s remarkably bold. One hasn't seen that much unbridled flesh since the Hunt Ball of ’12. I suspect it’s a protest, or perhaps simply a bout of collective madness.
Guy: Indeed. The Sergeant did mention a noise complaint, but they’re being frightfully polite about it. Scarcely a bell chiming. Does it technically constitute a breach of the peace if the peace is merely being... buffeted by a few dozen bare bottoms?
Daphne: Hardly. Besides, Guy, if we intercept them now, we’ll be bogged down in paperwork until the grouse season. And frankly, the logistics of a search and seizure are—well, there isn't a single pocket between them to hide contraband.
Guy: A devastatingly practical point. Perhaps we simply escort them to the village limits? Safety first, and all that.
Daphne: Quite right. Let’s give them a dignified head start. It’s far too chilly for a pursuit, and I’d hate to see the Inspector’s face if we had to process thirty bicycles and sixty shivering cheeks.

I admit the British Police Force is more funny than ours.

 

[Meekly_Anna]

Is the local brew known as wine, vice or must?

The local brew is called "beer", while the wine is called "outstanding".
We don't comment or cider, because the orchard meadows are our dominant form of life.

 

[deft]

Well, I imagine the dialogue between the two police officers, or more precisely, the male and female police officer, because of our bicycle race went something like this.
Erika: Did you see that?
Horst: I can still see it.
Erika: Look the other way, they're sixteen at most.
Horst: I have to look. It's my duty. And I notice that the redhead is very...
Erika: Don't say it, let's stop this nonsense now.

In Britain it would be more like:
Guy: Do observe the peloton, Daphne. It’s a touch more... anatomical than the local cycling club usually permits, wouldn’t you say?
Daphne: Mmm, quite. It’s remarkably bold. One hasn't seen that much unbridled flesh since the Hunt Ball of ’12. I suspect it’s a protest, or perhaps simply a bout of collective madness.
Guy: Indeed. The Sergeant did mention a noise complaint, but they’re being frightfully polite about it. Scarcely a bell chiming. Does it technically constitute a breach of the peace if the peace is merely being... buffeted by a few dozen bare bottoms?
Daphne: Hardly. Besides, Guy, if we intercept them now, we’ll be bogged down in paperwork until the grouse season. And frankly, the logistics of a search and seizure are—well, there isn't a single pocket between them to hide contraband.
Guy: A devastatingly practical point. Perhaps we simply escort them to the village limits? Safety first, and all that.
Daphne: Quite right. Let’s give them a dignified head start. It’s far too chilly for a pursuit, and I’d hate to see the Inspector’s face if we had to process thirty bicycles and sixty shivering cheeks.

I admit the British Police Force is more funny than ours.

Fancy a bike ride, Anna?

 

[hugh_jarce69]

I keep mine simple...

* Grown ups... booze/nice tin of biscuits (never have enough at crimbo time)
* Older Kids 7+... cash in a card (or vbucks voucher or robucks voucher if the play online)
* Young kids... soft toy or lego

Not very inventive but takes the stress out!

I find adults increasingly difficult to buy for. Especially if they’re the type of people who as soon as they see something they want - they buy it.
I’d rather think of places to go with them during the year

 

[TheWorldBuilder]

the orchard meadows are our dominant form of life.

The equivalent would be sheep here.

 

[Meekly_Anna]

Fancy a bike ride, Anna?

Daily.

I commute on bicycle. I'm wearing shorts longer than everyone else at the office but I admit I am wearing them. And a t-shirt or a blouse.
This tone of the year a wear long clothing though.

 

[TheWorldBuilder]

I find adults increasingly difficult to buy for. Especially if they’re the type of people who as soon as they see something they want - they buy it.
I’d rather think of places to go with them during the year

Yes, surprise trips to make family/friend memories.

 

[jonnoback]

The equivalent would be sheep here.

Don't even have those where I'm from. Or orchards. And you really don't want to try and have fun with a sugar beet.

 

[Ironfan]

Laws only count if you get caught

 

[deft]

Daily.

I commute on bicycle. I'm wearing shorts longer than everyone else at the office but I admit I am wearing them. And a t-shirt or a blouse.
This tone of the year a wear long clothing though.

You must have great legs!

 

[Meekly_Anna]

You must have great legs!

Don't insult my bum by not mentioning it. That's rude, you know?

 

[deft]

Don't insult my bum by not mentioning it. That's rude, you know?

An error of omission I shall never make again! I like bums

 

[Mickyb9669]

Don't insult my bum by not mentioning it. That's rude, you know?

I adore nice bums

 

[Meekly_Anna]

I adore nice bums

I'm pretty sure all the other women are as delighted as I am when we are reduced to our respective bum.

 

[TheWorldBuilder]

Brains first, then tummies, breasts, bums and other external components.

 

[Mickyb9669]

I'm pretty sure all the other women are as delighted as I am when we are reduced to our respective bum.

Other parts will also be delightful I'm sure.

 

[TheWorldBuilder]

Late lunch. Probably soup today as I've run the cupboards down for perishables before I head for the Bay.

 

[EyesOnHers]

I find adults increasingly difficult to buy for. Especially if they’re the type of people who as soon as they see something they want - they buy it.
I’d rather think of places to go with them during the year

Nice. Where we going then?!

 

[TheWorldBuilder]

Suggestions gratefully accepted. I'm throwing in the total eclipse of the Sun in northern Spain.

 

[hugh_jarce69]

Nice. Where we going then?!

It’s a surprise. That’s the beauty of it. You’ll need to put your posh frock on, though

 

[EyesOnHers]

It’s a surprise. That’s the beauty of it. You’ll need to put your posh frock on, though

Sounds fancy... better than a cold pint at the Winchester

 

[EyesOnHers]

Suggestions gratefully accepted. I'm throwing in the total eclipse of the Sun in northern Spain.

More than happy with this suggestion!

 

[hugh_jarce69]

Sounds fancy... better than a cold pint at the Winchester

Put it on the slate, Dave