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Title: Scotland
Post by: Silat on August 31, 2007, 02:47:09 AM
Hi guys,gals and undecided:)

Anyone from Scotland?
Pm me if you are please.
Title: Scotland
Post by: Blooz on August 31, 2007, 04:04:48 AM
This should put you in the mood.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8tdGvXPOWs
Title: Scotland
Post by: Xargos on August 31, 2007, 04:09:43 AM
I know Connery (http://forums.hitechcreations.com/forums/member.php?s=&action=getinfo&userid=12912) lives in Scotland.
Title: Scotland
Post by: Curval on August 31, 2007, 05:42:41 AM
lazs is of Scottish descent and has been there...once.

He knows everything there is to know about the place.
Title: Scotland
Post by: bj229r on August 31, 2007, 05:57:37 AM
The one place in the world I'd visit (outside the stuff in the US I've not seen) is the British Isles--could give a crap about London, as all cities are quite similar, but the countryside is some of the most beautiful I've ever seen, and so many things (stone walls, cottages, etc---) have been there longer than my country has been in existence
Title: Scotland
Post by: Angus on August 31, 2007, 06:16:49 AM
Been there many times, and flown over as well, low and in clear weather.
Beautiful, - but so are Wales and the Lake district, and more and more part of the British isles.
Edinburgh is great, the countryside is great in the Highlands, and the true whisky,,,,yeahhh!
Title: Scotland
Post by: Dowding on August 31, 2007, 08:43:38 AM
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... but the countryside is some of the most beautiful I've ever seen, and so many things (stone walls, cottages, etc---) have been there longer than my country has been in existence...[/b]


My local pub was built in 1689. :D

I guess I'm lucky where I live - right next to the Peak District and the Pennines (England). But you take it for granted after awhile I guess.

By the way, if you ever get the chance, go see Hadrian's wall. You'll see some pretty old stuff there. ;) I was camping up there this last weekend.
Title: Scotland
Post by: Max on August 31, 2007, 08:51:16 AM
I'm Scottish by ingestion :rofl

Wanna see my haggis? :D
Title: Scotland
Post by: lazs2 on August 31, 2007, 09:07:56 AM
now now curval....  one could say something like that about you and the states.

lazs
Title: Scotland
Post by: Blank on August 31, 2007, 09:10:27 AM
1689! bah!! one of those new fangled pubs, the pub in my home village has been licensed since 1320. :)

Anyway devon and cornwall are beautiful.

its strange I've been all over the world yet never scotland, always harder to see whats on your doorstep somehow.
Title: Scotland
Post by: Curval on August 31, 2007, 09:56:08 AM
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Originally posted by lazs2
now now curval....  one could say something like that about you and the states.

lazs


:)

Nope.  I've lived, gone to school and worked in the United States.
Title: Scotland
Post by: lazs2 on August 31, 2007, 10:07:13 AM
all of em?  

Fact is tho... I have never pretended to be an expert on scotland or it's politics.  

I don't even go on scottish BB and tell em what is wrong with their country.

I spent a week driving around the place and had fun.  Wouldn't want to live there.

My grandfather was born there.  I took most of what he said with a grain of salt but... he did live there and all his ancestors did and..  he was right about single malt and the weather there.

And... judging by what you post.. I would say that you learned nothing at all about America or Americans... I don't know how that is possible but it seems that you weren't paying attention.

lazs
Title: Scotland
Post by: Curval on August 31, 2007, 10:15:14 AM
lol

yup, pick up Toad's ball and run with it.

:rofl
Title: Scotland
Post by: lazs2 on August 31, 2007, 10:17:40 AM
well..  if you keep saying stupid things to different people then you have to expect that most of em are gonna agree.....

That you are saying stupid things.

lazs
Title: Scotland
Post by: Toad on August 31, 2007, 10:28:16 AM
Curval,

What statements have I made that hurt you so deeply and personally?

Please quote.

Thank you.
Title: Scotland
Post by: Curval on August 31, 2007, 10:30:48 AM
LOL

Here he is now.

Hilarious.

I'm not offended or upset Toad....what makes you think that?
Title: Scotland
Post by: Toad on August 31, 2007, 10:34:16 AM
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Originally posted by Curval
yup, pick up Toad's ball and run with it.
 


Perhaps you could explain what you mean by this?

What "ball" do I have?
Title: Scotland
Post by: lazs2 on August 31, 2007, 10:37:44 AM
curval... you seem to be the only one making it personal here.  

lazs
Title: Scotland
Post by: Curval on August 31, 2007, 10:39:40 AM
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Originally posted by Toad
Perhaps you could explain what you mean by this?

What "ball" do I have?


Ooohhh....I need to explain myself do I?

Why?  Don't be upset Toad....I say stupid things apparently...just roll with it.

:D
Title: Scotland
Post by: Curval on August 31, 2007, 10:42:12 AM
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Originally posted by lazs2
curval... you seem to be the only one making it personal here.  

lazs


It must be my cluster tumours.

:rolleyes:
Title: Scotland
Post by: Toad on August 31, 2007, 10:47:32 AM
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Originally posted by Curval
I need to explain myself do I?


Yes. I simply don't understand what you are trying to say.

What exactly is the "ball" that I have on this BBS or in some thread here?

I'm sure you can explain it succintly in a few lines.

Please do.
Title: Scotland
Post by: Curval on August 31, 2007, 11:00:55 AM
Okay, I'll humour you.

Your ball is the concept that whenever I come here to post I do so to put down the United States or that I never miss an opportunity to do so.

You state clearly in another thread that my record here speaks for itself.

For giggles I did a search last night on "Curval" in the O'Club.

I don't see to what you refer to.  Sure we have had our little discussions in the past, but you have GENERALISED about my posting history.  It seems that if I have an opinion I am simply trying to slag the United States, which is not the case...and yet you keep calling me the sensitive one...funny, I know...but true.

Try it.  Search "Curval".  

Now lazs has obviously read the thread where you make that suggestion and is sproutng the same junk.  He has metophorically picked up your "ball".
Title: Scotland
Post by: Toad on August 31, 2007, 11:11:58 AM
Well, if you thought I meant every single post of your is US-bashing, I apologize for not being clear enough.

However, I think a review of your post history will show that in those threads that degenerate into a US v Euro "slagging" match, you are almost always there and you will slag along with the best of them. Not that you necessarily start it but you do descend into the hog wallow and wrestle in the mud with the best of them.

In the threads that are not US v Euro slags, you seem to be a normal, intelligent poster.
Title: Scotland
Post by: Furball on August 31, 2007, 11:38:30 AM
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Originally posted by Curval
lazs is of Scottish descent


Explains why he is such a miserable banana.

:D
Title: Scotland
Post by: Curval on August 31, 2007, 12:33:32 PM
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Originally posted by Toad
Well, if you thought I meant every single post of your is US-bashing, I apologize for not being clear enough.

However, I think a review of your post history will show that in those threads that degenerate into a US v Euro "slagging" match, you are almost always there and you will slag along with the best of them. Not that you necessarily start it but you do descend into the hog wallow and wrestle in the mud with the best of them.

In the threads that are not US v Euro slags, you seem to be a normal, intelligent poster.


I'll accept that.

As I have said before I always favour the underdog and on this US centric board ;) the Euros are at a tremendous disadvantage...if only from a numerical standpoint...so, sure I'll get down in the mud...why not?  I mean if all that you want is "yes men" around here there would simply be thread after thread of Euro/liberal bashing with subsequent posters saying "Yup" or "word".

Not much fun if you ask me.

I enjoy our debates and even our jabbing...because you sir are a smart cookie and I've actually learned some things from you.

:aok
Title: Scotland
Post by: gpwurzel on August 31, 2007, 01:11:19 PM
Moving briskly back to the subject...Scotland......absol utely stunning scenery, fantastic people...(even if a lot of them dont like the English lol)....amazing whiskies (unfortunately I cant drink them....dammnit).........I've taken my wife up and round a few places up there, Ullapool, Loch Lomond, Edinburgh etc.....always had fun, had a few heated discussions about the past (and always always somehow ended up getting very very drunk with the person I was arguing with........)........all in all, if you visit, you WILL remember it...(eventually.....ish, thru a haze)...lol...


Wurzel
Title: Scotland
Post by: Saintaw on August 31, 2007, 03:43:59 PM
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Originally posted by Curval
lazs is of Scottish descent and has been there...once.

He knows everything there is to know about the place.


*SNORT!*

bad Bad!!! :D
Title: Scotland
Post by: Angus on August 31, 2007, 04:31:52 PM
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Originally posted by Furball
Explains why he is such a miserable banana.

:D


This was aimed at Lazs.
I hate to take up the wee glove for him, but bear in mind  that We (or WEEEE) of Laz's origin did indeeed screw up the "English" at Bannockburn.
So did the Normans at Hastings.
And the Whisky is .....Scotch.  Try Glenmorangie BTW.

The English are after all, Anglos, Saxon's, Pict's, - Romans, Normans, and as for today a heap of other breed.

:D
Title: Scotland
Post by: Swager on August 31, 2007, 05:33:14 PM
I have been to Scotland a number of times.  It is a great place!  People are friendly, girls pretty, and the beer.....  :)

I have been to England a few times also and I would pick Scotland hands down if I had a choice of where I wanted to visit.  Don't get me wrong, England is nice, but Scotland is much better!

I look forward to my next visit there!
Title: Scotland
Post by: Tango on August 31, 2007, 06:29:45 PM
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Originally posted by Blooz
This should put you in the mood.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8tdGvXPOWs


Ah, but I found one that has the words to it.

:D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kK6LkpfZ94s&mode=related&search=
Title: Scotland
Post by: texasmom on August 31, 2007, 08:09:34 PM
:D This is one of the most enjoyable threads I've read in a while.
Title: Scotland
Post by: Silat on August 31, 2007, 09:27:04 PM
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Originally posted by texasmom
:D This is one of the most enjoyable threads I've read in a while.


All I did was ask about Scotland.
And the bananas took over.....
Title: Scotland
Post by: lazs2 on September 01, 2007, 10:10:22 AM
Like I said.. only been once.. put about 1200 miles on a rental car in england and scotland...

If I had to be in one place or the other..  scotland would be miles above england.

It is easy to see how they beat the english.   It is also easy to see how they beat themselves despite having to only fight english.

lazs