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Tyke

I agree fully with your comments. As far as I can see, we have only referred to politicians, reporters and others who are well educated but choose to speak or write incorrectly.

I didn't see the cricket but heard on the radio that "Rashid had a remarkable spell taking 4 wickets in an over costing 85 runs".

That must have been some over! Only a Yorkshireman could do that.

Pigale

I am also sorry that you do not like this thread. I have looked at the postings and cannot find any instances of comments about disadvantaged people. On the contrary, there are many examples of praise for foreign footballers, for example, who speak good English.

Jigjag

I watched the game - after incredible batting by Jos Buttler for us Windies had a chance to win! Rashid bowled his usual mixture of filth and good balls which seems perfect for `white-ball` cricket but not, alas, Test matches. He took 4 wickets in 5 balls which finally ended Windies brave reply.

Thanks Tyke, I'm glad it was not 4-85 in one over!. What a match it was and an amazing run chase. Gayle is superb. He played a few CC games for Worcs but it was always a quick 40. I agree about Rashid. Morgan is desperate for him to play in ODIs. I saw a brilliant one at Old Trafford v Aussies last year, brilliant Buttler/ Rashid partnership from apparently hopeless position and 1-wicket win. Agree he is not a test bowler though.

Jigjag,

Agree Gayle is brilliant considering he can hardly walk - never mind run! The only singles he takes are off the last ball of the over - mind you a few batsmen have been good at counting up to six - a certain GB comes to mind! Ian Botham famously ran Boycs out once - much to everyone`s relief! (I`m one of the few Yorkies who doesn`t think Sir Geoffrey walks on water - in case you were wondering!)

In today's Daily Telegraph quick crossword:

13. Cavity containing vocal chords (6)

It is a common mistake to confuse chords with cords. My sincere apologies, however, if the compiler is a disadvantaged person.

Nice one Orson - looks as if the `setter` was a bit too quick

If it was a cryptic crossword the `vocal` might have referred to `chords` sounding like `cords` - better still if the clue had ended with `reportedly` IMHO.

Orson

Thanks for pointing that out. I agree with Tyke that there is scope for a cryptic clue there. I suppose the setter may have got confused as I think compilers set the Cryptic and Quick for the same day.

I also appreciate your comment.

Found these on a website I frequent, so can't vouch for their authenticity . .

And if any persons who are challenged in any way whatsoever, are offended; I apologise in advance


TOILET OUT OF ORDER.
PLEASE USE FLOOR BELOW.
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In a Laundromat:
AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINES: PLEASE REMOVE ALL YOUR CLOTHES WHEN THE LIGHT GOES OUT.
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In a London department sto
BARGAIN BASEMENT ON 2ND. FLOOR...
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In an office:
WOULD THE PERSON WHO TOOK THE STEP LADDER YESTERDAY PLEASE BRING IT BACK OR FURTHER STEPS WILL BE TAKEN.
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In an office:
AFTER TEA BREAK, STAFF SHOULD EMPTY THE TEAPOT AND STAND UPSIDE DOWN ON THE DRAINING BOARD.
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Outside a second-hand shop:
WE EXCHANGE ANYTHING - BICYCLES, WASHING MACHINES, ETC. WHY NOT BRING YOUR WIFE ALONG AND GET A WONDERFUL BARGAIN?
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Notice in health food shop window:
CLOSED DUE TO ILLNESS...
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Spotted in a safari park (I sure hope so.):
ELEPHANTS- PLEASE STAY IN YOUR CAR.
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Seen during a conference:
FOR ANYONE WHO HAS CHILDREN AND DOESN'T KNOW IT, THERE IS A DAY CARE ON THE 1ST FLOOR.
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Notice in a farmer's field:
THE FARMER ALLOWS WALKERS TO CROSS THE FIELD FOR FREE, BUT THE BULL CHARGES.
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Message on a leaflet:
IF YOU CANNOT READ, THIS LEAFLET WILL TELL YOU HOW TO GET LESSONS.
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On a repair shop door:
WE CAN REPAIR ANYTHING. (PLEASE KNOCK HARD ON THE DOOR - AS THE BELL DOESN'T WORK.)
Proofreading is a dying art, wouldn't you say?
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Man Kills Self Before Shooting Wife And Daughter:
This one I caught in the SGV Tribune the other day and called the Editorial Room and asked who wrote this. It took two or three readings before the editor realized that what he was reading was impossible!!! They put in a correction the next day.
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Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert Says:
Really? Ya' think?
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Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalkers:
Now that's taking things a bit far!
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If Strike Isn't Settled Quickly, It May Last Awhile:
Ya' think?!
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Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures:
Who would have thought!
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Enfield ( London ) Couple Slain; Police Suspect Homicide:
They may be on to something!
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Red Tape Holds Up New Bridges:
You mean there's something stronger than duct tape?
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New Study of Obesity Looks for Larger Test Group:
Weren't they fat enough?!
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Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft:
That's what he gets for eating those beans!
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Hospitals are Sued by 7 Foot Doctors
Boy, are they tall!
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And the winner is...
Typhoon Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Dead:
Did I read that right?

Thanks Hannah - some beauties there!

John Major, when he was our Prime Minister, once famously said...

`We will do precisely what the British nation has done all through its history when it had its back to the wall — turn round and fight ...`