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All the disadvantages of the South and none of the redeeming features of the North.Originally posted by DodgyAgent View PostThe meeting was in Luton
Behold the warranty -- the bold print giveth and the fine print taketh away.Comment
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Geordie Builders are Nails
I like the Northern no nonsense approach where necessary.
I was part of the effluent disgorging from London Bridge one morning and I noticed a row going on in front of me. Some mincing quentin had obviously told off this construction worker for smoking (this was before the ban) and the builder type (who was Geordie and wearing a hard hat) responded by calling him a 'soft southern @rsehole' and flicked his fag butt at him. Nails mate. Nails.Comment
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It's bad, but not as bad as StevenageOriginally posted by Sysman View PostAll the disadvantages of the South and none of the redeeming features of the North.
"Being nice costs nothing and sometimes gets you extra bacon" - Pondlife.Comment
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Which part did you visit? I work in Hammersmith; I can't bring to mind any northern town (Rochdale excepted, naturally) that depressed me as much as Hammersmith does. High Wycombe's a craptastic deungeon, too. Oh, and Stevenage, and Hatfield, and Hounslow, and ...Originally posted by DodgyAgent View PostI had the misfortune of travelling there today and my god its Grim
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Luton! LUTON! FFS! Southern jessie territory! The fact that its airport is (I agree it's a bit of a stretch) called "London Luton Airport" does sort of lend weight to my POV.Originally posted by DodgyAgent View PostThe meeting was in Luton
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I wonder how Dodgy's job ads are worded?
"My client is looking for a top class MS-SQL admin. Excellent rates. Must have a current passport, because the client's based in St. Albans.
Interviewing now! Contact Dodgy on parochialpimp@theshednexttothetaxioffice.co.uk"Comment
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