Attempt number six to leave Antwerp is in the works, to Dublin

[BLUMENKOHL 1,088]

Been to Manchester. Can confirm it feels “unreal”. 

[Naïve Old Fart 12,510]

7 hours ago, bollemanneke said:

Going to Manchester next week to meet host families.

Don't mention Mo Salah. Ever.

[A24 4,998]

Never been to Manchester, but I visited London, Leeds and York.

 

Oh, and York is easily the prettiest of these three. 

[Jurassic Shark 15,915]

I recommend Scotland instead. Then you can partake in the upcoming independence war.

[A24 4,998]

Actually, I think Bolle is going to Manchester to fight the Scottish and their need for independence. 

[Naïve Old Fart 12,510]

 No. Not gonna take the bait.

[Jurassic Shark 15,915]

Ok, Bruce.

[Naïve Old Fart 12,510]

Don't you "Ok, Bru-". A-ha! I see what you're trying to do. Well, it won't work, I tell you.

[A24 4,998]

7 minutes ago, Naïve Old Fart said:

 No. Not gonna take the bait.

 

What?! No quotes from Braveheart either? 

[bollemanneke 4,245]

I thought London was a really mixed bag. There's so much to do, but living is expensive as hell and, without wanting to be racist at all, it feels so multicultural that there's not much English about it anymore, it's just… nothing more than a huge international blend. I didn't feel like I was in England.

 

Scotland: never! Two minutes of Nicola Sturgeon on the news is more than I can bear already.

 

York: one day.

[FBC Director 10,578]

I've seen England on the telly.

[A24 4,998]

Downton Abbey?

[Naïve Old Fart 12,510]

4 hours ago, bollemanneke said:

Scotland: never! Two minutes of Nicola Sturgeon on the news is more than I can bear already.

It's not that bad, and she won't be SPM for ever.

[bollemanneke 4,245]

Right, but I just don't really like the accent that much.

[Naïve Old Fart 12,510]

Tsk, tsk, dude. That's like saying "I don't like the English accent". There are many Scottish dialects, and some are heavenly to listen to.

[A24 4,998]

I love the accent of Lord Baelish but he's Irish. But even then, there's something unusual about it.

 

 

[Naïve Old Fart 12,510]

Yeah, Alex, that's because he's an Irishman trying to speak with an English accent.

While we're on the subject, Tyrion Lannister should be shot for that abomination of an accent! It's just one step short of Jim Carey's accent on that  Beatles tribute record.

[A24 4,998]

On 7/10/2020 at 6:06 PM, Naïve Old Fart said:

Tyrion Lannister should be shot for that abomination of an accent!

 

Yeah, it's terrible and I have a feeling it's getting worse and worse with every season. It bothers me much more in S4 than in S1.

[Jurassic Shark 15,915]

I don't care.

[A24 4,998]

Maybe it would have been better if they had cast Warwick 'Willow' Davis instead. 

 

 

[Naïve Old Fart 12,510]

Oh, no! For all his bad accents, Peter Dinklage is a fine actor. One can't help but like Tyrion.

[bollemanneke 4,245]

5 hours ago, Alexcremers said:

 

Yeah, it's terrible and I have a feeling it's getting worse and worse with every season. It bothers me much more in S4 than in S1.

Same here. I never noticed it at first, but then found out he was an American and from that point on it became really irritating.

[bollemanneke 4,245]

Ladies and gentlemen, I have found my host family! Moving in in August. It still feels unreal, although I can also sense a building sense of happiness. Methinks this calls for a  little cebelration!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mm0_R4aE2Ew

[Jay 44,758]

Congratulations bolle, that's fantastic!!

[KK 3,310]

That's awesome Bolle! Wishing you a great journey ahead!

[Naïve Old Fart 12,510]

@bollemanneke

Say these well known Northern phrases, after me:

"I ya, chuck"

"Ta'ra, chuck"

"Man City are a bunch a knobends, chuck"

"D'ya see Corrie, last night, chuck?"

There, you'll fit right in.

[Jim 6,125]

On 7/9/2020 at 10:05 AM, bollemanneke said:

I thought London was a really mixed bag. There's so much to do, but living is expensive as hell and, without wanting to be racist at all, it feels so multicultural that there's not much English about it anymore, it's just… nothing more than a huge international blend. I didn't feel like I was in England.

 

 

London is a cosmopolitan city, yes. When I visit I think it feels great, but I do tire of city hustle and bustle after a weekend away from my quiet northern village. 

 

Btw, Manchester, or Greater Manchester, is quite multicultural too. Perhaps Liverpool city might be your cup of tea - it is largely a pocket of white people. There is a Chinese community in the city, but other ethnic minorities are remarkably small in number across the Merseyside borough, and what there is is well integrated.

[Naïve Old Fart 12,510]

I agree...with Lee. I've visited both cities, and I far prefer Liverpool to Manchester. I mean, it's got The Beatles, innit? Nuff said. Then again, I prefer London to anywhere, except one place.

[A24 4,998]

While I enjoyed my visits to London, I felt it lacked a sense of history. The place burned down so many times there's hardly anything left.

 

Oh, and Bolle, enjoy your imported chlorinated chicken in England. 

[bollemanneke 4,245]

Flight has been booked. Two more weeks to go. One-way ticket. This is a dream.

[Alex 3,011]

Good luck! As an English person I couldn’t wait to get out as soon as I had the opportunity, but I hope it brings you nothing but happiness and success.

[A24 4,998]

Wait until they hear you're coming from Antwerp!

[bollemanneke 4,245]

More than happy to quarantine!

[Naïve Old Fart 12,510]

Quarantine? With a bunch of Mancs? 

[bollemanneke 4,245]

Seems pretty certain I will have to quarantine now. Meh.

[Jurassic Shark 15,915]

So that's why you're going to an island.

[Naïve Old Fart 12,510]

7 hours ago, bollemanneke said:

Seems pretty certain I will have to quarantine now. Meh.

Oh, yeah. Great. Go ahead; quarantine in Madchester. Within three weeks, you'll be selling your own mother for a one-way ticket back to Antwerp. Don't say I didn't warn you. 

[bollemanneke 4,245]

I'm never ever returning to Antwerp if I can help it. Only for occasional visits.

[Naïve Old Fart 12,510]

6 minutes ago, bollemanneke said:

I'm never ever returning to Antwerp...only for occasional visits.

There's an oxymoron, if ever I've read one.

[bollemanneke 4,245]

Well, I'm here. Two weeks of quarantine ahead of me in which I can get to know my wonderful hosts. One-month trial period. If that goes well, I can stay indefinitely. Brought a few LLL CDs to while away the first two weeks and just for emotional value as well (the HP box set will not be left behind). Still processing I've actually done this.

[Naïve Old Fart 12,510]

Well done. @bollemanneke!!

 

5 minutes ago, bollemanneke said:

Well, I'm here. Still processing I've actually done this.

I know how you feel. When I returned to where I'm living now (I was here 10 years ago, but I had to leave) I felt as if I was coming back home. 

By the way, your hosts: City, or United? Believe me, it's very important!

[bollemanneke 4,245]

I'll try and find out today.

[Naïve Old Fart 12,510]

Whatever you do, don't open your mouth about footie, until you do.

Remember: red+white=United

blue+white=City.

[Jurassic Shark 15,915]

Richard, he's not even color blind, he's fricking blind!

 

[Naïve Old Fart 12,510]

Sorry @bollemanneke, I forgot.

[bollemanneke 4,245]

Lol, don't worry about it!

[Naïve Old Fart 12,510]

Out of interest; do you have a Braille keyboard?

[Jay 44,758]

What do you think the answer is to that question, Richard?

[bollemanneke 4,245]

Yes, I use a braille display. Mine doesn't have keys, though, it just displays what appears on screen and I type on a normal computer. I can also make that computer talk, but I rarely do that, prefer to read things.

[Naïve Old Fart 12,510]

On 8/20/2020 at 2:44 PM, Jay said:

What do you think the answer is to that question, Richard?

See? Not so straightforward as it might appear, Mr. Smartypants.

 

 

So...how's Madchester?

Have you decided, yet?

City, or Uni- I'm sorry, I'll type that, again. Un- no. U-. I'm so sorry, my 'phone won't let me type it. You know what I mean.