Deep breaths folks. Close your eyes and visualise a very dark blue passport, and the modern world will just fade gently into the background.
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Oh how very "Refreshing!"
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Much rather that than be downtrodden.Originally posted by northernladyuk View PostDeep breaths folks. Close your eyes and visualise a very dark blue passport, and the modern world will just fade gently into the background.
Alternatively you could just find a lass with the same surname.Comment
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each to their own I suppose. I have no issue with him doing it.
When I got married I told the wife to be to keep her maiden name if she preferred. And she has done for work.
There's no way I'd change mine. Not because I'm precious about it, but because it's almost a removal of identity. I completely understand why anyone would refuse.
I really don't understand why this berk did it though. Unless of course, getting on the news was important to him. Maybe he'll appear on daytime TV next.See You Next TuesdayComment
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your cousin. Again.Originally posted by The_Equalizer View PostMuch rather that than be downtrodden.
Alternatively you could just find a lass with the same surname.See You Next TuesdayComment
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Is this normal in your part of the World?Originally posted by Lance View Postyour cousin. Again.
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Does the guy in this article wear skinny ripped jeans?"Is someone you don't like allowed to say something you don't like? If that is the case then we have free speech."- Elon MuskComment
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No - best stay in NI.Originally posted by The_Equalizer View PostIs this normal in your part of the World?
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hah I wish.Originally posted by psychocandy View PostFFS some of you appear to have the mental age of about 12Comment
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There's some kind of biblical reference about planks and eyes that springs to mind.Originally posted by northernladyuk View PostNo - best stay in NI.
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