SomeBloke

I think it's down to there being just too many local/county dialects in Britain. As opposed to America, where you get a generic accent for regions, with some deviation, but not as much as Britain.

Goblet of Fire, when Ron is talking about Durmstrang and Hogwarts being difficult to hide. It's all in Hogwarts:A History, as usual.

Here's to us, and our future together!

I thought the battle was the best bit of action work in the entire series. Some odd parts and missing plot-lines (eg Lavender dying, when in the book she merely gets knocked down). Of course, this is all compromise from book-to-screen and it is by far the best Film they've made. Slightly weird mask/facial make-up on Alan Rickman when making him look younger for the Prince's Tale section.

I've been to Platform 9 and Platform 10 at King's cross several times. There is just a sign saying Platform 9 and 3/4.....and a pillar. That's all. I think children/not of age wizards must go through the barrier to gain access to the platofrm, however parents are clearly able to apparate to/from the platform as seen in Book 4 when Bill, Charlie and Mrs Weasley disapparate once the Hogwart's Express starts to move out of sight.

As long as the mother is not causing a scene or creating issues with other people, it's fine in my opinion. I work in a pub where we get a variety of different forms of breastfeeding. We get those who cover up, those who just unbutton their shirts, those who find a corner, and those who take the baby to a car to do it. We don't bat an eyelid at it, as long as other customers don't complain. If we receive a complaint, we'll pop over and very kindly and politely ask if they could cover the baby or just move to a slightly more secluded part of the building.

What in god's name were your friends doing with £30,000 ready to be stolen? Anyway, you're in London. You show your valuables, expect to get them nicked by some pickpocket type.

To be honest, it was inevitable with the amount of drugs, alcohol and lifestyle she led.

You lack tact and care for other's feelings, that is what I am getting at. Show a little more tact and respect in regards to other's and you may just find your way out of the large hole you appear to be in.

Yes, many Africans die every day. But this is a series of attacks in a secure and safe country, that never usually has problems. It's a shock to Europe. If you REALLY want to start having a go at innocent victims, go spout off to the media, as they're the ones who prioritise news. Africa is an ongoing problem and probably always will be, the media knows this and does a few stories now and then (eg Somalian Drought). Euro media will cover Euro news, just as US media covers US news.

I drink, because I like the taste, there's only so much tea you can drink in a day, and because after working in a pub for 7-8 hours a day with no break, you bloody need a pint or 2.

What is this "school" you speak of?

Yes. Australian?

No Dutch?

That awkward moment that a room goes quiet, and you are the only one laughing.

It's going rain, dry, rain, dry here

Kella (porcelain.skin) and me, at Westonbirt Arboretum, England.

I'm trying to figure out the posting style that matches. Anyway; Do you drink beer? Do you support a football team, if so which? How long have you been on the forums?

Anyone who says the Royal Family doesn't do anything for Britain has never properly learnt about the history, traditions and respnsibility of the Royals. The Queen undertakes at least 250 Visits/Public Appearances/Foreign Visits/Receives Foreign Dignitaries/Heads up Charities/Is our Figure head ALL Members of the Royal Family have had or will have Military Service in the British Army/Royal Navy/RAF - Notable Harry in Afghanistan and The Duke of York in the Falklands. The tourism that the Royals bring in outdoes ALL the taxpayer's expenses. C'mon, 68p a year is less than buying 2 mars ba

You ruined that by going "Yo yo yo"

Lies!

You need to stop reading Tomski Clansiski. Read some REAL headlines and articles covering the current battles/war/mess in Libya and you'll see that most of the injured/killed reporters were in Conflict zones being targeted by Pro-Gaddafi forces. And if you're wondering who will "rescue" these journalists/reporters, Have you heard of this lovely bunch of people called the "SAS", "Delta", "KSK", "COS" etc? I'd put more faith in Gaddafi having his arse handed to him the Nato/UN troops backing Rebels than I would having solely Rebels trying to kick him.

Right So having re-found thos topic, and just done about 7 hours of work with no break, and about 3-4 pints of beer, this is what I tend to sound like. No, I'm not Australian or Kiwi even if it sounds like I am, my accent is dynamic dependant on tiredness and intoxication/boredom. I'm from the North of England, but currently live in the South west so it's a cocktail of Regional accents. http://www.4shared.com/audio/_4qvUYpJ/BlokewithBeer.html

Doesn't surprise me, I have a mate in the Pioneer corps, and the only action he saw, was over the top wrist action from his mates in the portaloo. Whereas a friend in the Royal Engis was encountering IEDs a few times a week

Considering most of the fighting is localised, most of the injuries and deaths are caused by roadside bombs and IEDs, I stick by my statement of light casulaties. Edit: Also, I personally have a few good mates who have been injured in Afghan. Most of my mates are serving/ex-military, and I reckon they'd agree on light casualties. I'm also just talking about Afghan, casualty wise.