Just talking with my parents, and my dad mentioned that he's reduced to drinking Gordon's. I've made an emergency order. Anyone else have elderly parents in penury?
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How is a cuckoo clock going to help?Originally posted by NotAllThere View PostJust talking with my parents, and my dad mentioned that he's reduced to drinking Gordon's. I've made an emergency order. Anyone else have elderly parents in penury? -
Went to local shop tonight - they only had Gordon’s (it’s drinkable) on the shelf
Owner sees me looking at shelf and produces my usual Hendricks from under the counter
Thought you might be in he said
Cheeky git
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Could be worse. He could have a another 4 bottles under there for you and expects to shift them by the end of the week.Originally posted by GhostofTarbera View PostCheeky git'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!
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Originally posted by Old Greg View PostHow is a cuckoo clock going to help?
That is Bavaria, you will upset Heidi!
The Swiss do dodgy bank accounts & milky chocolate. (oh and Men in skirts to guard the Vatican - they like to keep their Bank customers happy).Comment
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"Swiss cross parcels". Why are they angry?"A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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Someone pushed them down an Alp.Originally posted by Paddy View Post"Swiss cross parcels". Why are they angry?Comment
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Back in the early days, before lockdown but when loo roll suddenly became more valuable than "real" money, I sent my parents (courtesy of Ocado) two packs of nine toilet rolls, four bottles of Rioja, and a packet of digestives.Comment
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Originally posted by ladymuck View PostBack in the early days, before lockdown but when loo roll suddenly became more valuable than "real" money, I sent my parents (courtesy of Ocado) two packs of nine toilet rolls, four bottles of Rioja, and a packet of digestives.
You dad is BR14???Comment
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