classic33
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It's working out so far, isn't it.
Tea?
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Andy in Germany
Guru
- Location
- Rottenburg am Neckar
I've never really known the answer to that question.
Won't know that until the first contractor turns up, or makes contact.
Ha, I know what you mean. When we used to spend a lot of time in Cyprus I thought of it as home at times - even had a loyalty card with the local supermarket!
The fact that I spoke and sang in Greek also prompted a few of the Cypriots to tell me that I was an honorary Cypriot and that they considered me to be one of the locals - something that wouldn't have been said to other ex-pats, even ones that did actually live there(probably because they did little to integrate or even learn the language)!
I miss the place and it's a shame that I may never see it, and it's people, again.
classic33
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I'd a loyalty card for Spar & Rodgers, in Scarriff. The first has closed up, no-one willing to take it on. Second still going.Ha, I know what you mean. When we used to spend a lot of time in Cyprus I thought of it as home at times - even had a loyalty card with the local supermarket!
The fact that I spoke and sang in Greek also prompted a few of the Cypriots to tell me that I was an honorary Cypriot and that they considered me to be one of the locals - something that wouldn't have been said to other ex-pats, even ones that did actually live there(probably because they did little to integrate or even learn the language)!
I miss the place and it's a shame that I may never see it, and it's people, again.
Even picked up a few Polish words. Or I think I did.
classic33
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"I guess anywhere you live is home"
I don't know any Polish but I love your quip.
I remember when I first started translating Greek songs but had yet to appreciate the importance of inflection or context I thought some lyrics just didn't make sense. It wasn't until I discussed a few examples with a Cypriot that I learned what I had been missing - some words can sound very similar but be changed by inflection that's hard to hear, or the context of common usage. I'm sure Polish would be similar.
classic33
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The Polish staff were translating, Yorkshur to English, for Irish staff. I picked up one or two words from when they were talking to each other.I don't know any Polish but I love your quip.
I remember when I first started translating Greek songs but had yet to appreciate the importance of inflection or context I thought some lyrics just didn't make sense. It wasn't until I discussed a few examples with a Cypriot that I learned what I had been missing - some words can sound very similar but be changed by inflection that's hard to hear, or the context of common usage. I'm sure Polish would be similar.
I did alright with Gaelic, so long as I could clearly hear what was being said.
The Project Manager made contact since my last post and I'm meeting the builder at 11am at the new place. Things will now start to move and I may, indeed, have the help I need. Great development.
classic33
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You'll be wide awake and raring to go.The Project Manager made contact since my last post and I'm meeting the builder at 11am at the new place. Things will now start to move and I may, indeed, have the help I need. Great development.
Pen* and notepad for the note you'll be taking?
*Second, just in case it dries out/stops working?
I have that all sitting out ready to pick up with the boxes for tomorrow's car load. 😄
classic33
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Two different coloured inks?
Hadn't thought of that- must change one of the pens
'Morning all
, plenty of 
here at the moment.
Bobby Mhor
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- Behind You
Yo
Mo1959
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- Perthshire,Scotland
Watch yersel....it’s slippy oot! Well, it was earlier anyway. The shower of rain last night froze solid.Yo
