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philip, amybe they went into hiding when henry IIX took residence at hampton court, asnd they didn't like living next door to him as they thought they would be beheaded and become orthhampton and outhampton

sorry brain not working (again) should read henry VIII

Hi Philip,

Welcome back. Where have you been? planet "Let's be serious and sensible and bollocks to the banter"

JimB

Hi JimB

Spent a week in Southampton - going to Northampton next week.

Then I will know the answer.

I enjoyed reading the banter, made a welcome relief. As I see it most of us spend our time being serious in helping to solve problems, and I enjoy seeing simple solutions to complex problems. It amazes me sometimes how we get resposes within minutes!

To get back to you point. There is room for both
bollocks and serious stuff
PHILIP

JimB eh? what a charmer.

welcome back PHILIP, hope you had a good time.

Hi All,

Is this a private banterfest, or can anyone join in?
I have been grossly entertained by your (plural) wit and wisdom on this forum - thanks!

KK

Hi Kiwi Kid
As far as I know anyone is welcome on this site and I am sure we would all welcome your contributions.
Quite often we are asked to solve questions about rugby football which you may be able to help with as I understand that this sport has now reached New Zealand.
Joker

Rugby....I think I've heard of it. You play it with a ball, right? And run around the back paddock dodging sheep? Sorry, I mean Australians.

KK

hey joker

When does it hit Scotland?

JimB

At lunch the other day, a Swedish friend said that she has been growing cabbages, but did not know how to pick them. Another friend suggested that she just cut them off with a sharp knife and I proffered "why don't you just pull them up?".
She looked at both of us quite bemused. Apparently she had said she did not know how to "pickle" them,