blueboy Posted 31 December 2018 Posted 31 December 2018 McCann was all over the place. One step forward, five steps back. We deserve so much better. Like a nagging toothache, this season.
BCram Posted 31 December 2018 Posted 31 December 2018 12 minutes ago, Prince Buster said: To be fair it's no longer our native tongue and hasn't been for many, many years. It's a language that's spoken by some in this country, most of whom also talk fluent English which is our native tongue. Thanks for your helpful correction of my post. Can I also congratulate you on the confused emoji that you used to endorse my comment about Aberfeldy Malt. I didn't want to encourage any debate about Islay's malt whisky and chose the malt that I have that is as far from a peaty flavour as I could. Looking forward to a quiet New Year with some neighbours and a dram or two. Happy New Year PB 11 minutes ago, Cobra said: I think after the Battle of Culloden there was a campaign by the English to destroy the way of life, heritage/culture of Gaelic-speaking Scots - including banning the use of Gaelic in schools, and eventually the language more or less died. I suppose it's the same for Ireland and Scotland. English has become the only significant national language after centuries of barbarism. if they hadn't we might have ended up like the Finns with a language that nobody else bothers to learn and a much greater emphasis on learning foreign languages, of which English would be the most useful.
Reverend Lovejoy Posted 31 December 2018 Posted 31 December 2018 4 minutes ago, BCram said: Thanks for your helpful correction of my post. Can I also congratulate you on the confused emoji that you used to endorse my comment about Aberfeldy Malt. I didn't want to encourage any debate about Islay's malt whisky and chose the malt that I have that is as far from a peaty flavour as I could. Looking forward to a quiet New Year with some neighbours and a dram or two. Happy New Year PB if they hadn't we might have ended up like the Finns with a language that nobody else bothers to learn and a much greater emphasis on learning foreign languages, of which English would be the most useful. This evening's offerings seem a tad serious.
Prince Buster Posted 1 January 2019 Posted 1 January 2019 13 hours ago, BCram said: Thanks for your helpful correction of my post. Can I also congratulate you on the confused emoji that you used to endorse my comment about Aberfeldy Malt. I didn't want to encourage any debate about Islay's malt whisky and chose the malt that I have that is as far from a peaty flavour as I could. Looking forward to a quiet New Year with some neighbours and a dram or two. Happy New Year PB Any time BC, I don't know anybody that speaks Gaelic and I know lost of people in Scotland. In fact I've met more people fluent in Czech in my travels round Scotland than Gaelic. You need to swot up on your emojis, that was the 'wowzer' emoji and was the closest I could find to one that said 'I want some'. The Islay peaty flavour isn't everyone's cup of tea but for some reason it appeals to me, I also like some of the sweeter ones though.
chomp my root Posted 1 January 2019 Posted 1 January 2019 14 hours ago, BCram said: Thanks for your helpful correction of my post. Can I also congratulate you on the confused emoji that you used to endorse my comment about Aberfeldy Malt. I didn't want to encourage any debate about Islay's malt whisky and chose the malt that I have that is as far from a peaty flavour as I could. Looking forward to a quiet New Year with some neighbours and a dram or two. Happy New Year PB if they hadn't we might have ended up like the Finns with a language that nobody else bothers to learn and a much greater emphasis on learning foreign languages, of which English would be the most useful. I don't buy into the 'national language' stuff, you can't even blame the English (boo, hiss etc) for the decline of Gaelic in the lowlands, we'd 'evolved' past stealing each others cattle and women and had integrated into a more civilised Europe. It was just those teuchter barbarians that spoke Gaelic and frankly, the forced change in 'lifestyle' was long overdue. While the forced reintroduction of Gaelic on police cars and train station signs might be more peaceful, it serves no purpose, especially in parts of the country that haven't spoken it in many centuries. Colour me cynical on the reasons why. 1
Abernethy Dee Posted 2 January 2019 Posted 2 January 2019 On 31/12/2018 at 18:19, Prince Buster said: I've opted for an ASDA Islay malt - seriously it's OK, if anyone wants an Islay that isn't too peaty or smoky it's an option. Wee surprise when I went to the cupboard and found two full bottles of Laphroaig where I thought there was only one................ oh dear. On my way!
Prince Buster Posted 2 January 2019 Posted 2 January 2019 48 minutes ago, Abernethy Dee said: On my way! All gone now mate 1
islaydarkblue Posted 3 January 2019 Posted 3 January 2019 On 31/12/2018 at 17:48, Prince Buster said: To be fair, who can? Hi PB. It is quite easy for posters on this forum to obtain information from the Companies House by themselves.
islaydarkblue Posted 3 January 2019 Posted 3 January 2019 On 31/12/2018 at 18:19, Prince Buster said: I've opted for an ASDA Islay malt - seriously it's OK, if anyone wants an Islay that isn't too peaty or smoky it's an option. Wee surprise when I went to the cupboard and found two full bottles of Laphroaig where I thought there was only one................ oh dear. I get my annual rental from Laphroaig Distillery.
islaydarkblue Posted 3 January 2019 Posted 3 January 2019 On 01/01/2019 at 11:28, Chomp my root said: I don't buy into the 'national language' stuff, you can't even blame the English (boo, hiss etc) for the decline of Gaelic in the lowlands, we'd 'evolved' past stealing each others cattle and women and had integrated into a more civilised Europe. It was just those teuchter barbarians that spoke Gaelic and frankly, the forced change in 'lifestyle' was long overdue. While the forced reintroduction of Gaelic on police cars and train station signs might be more peaceful, it serves no purpose, especially in parts of the country that haven't spoken it in many centuries. Colour me cynical on the reasons why. Hi Chomp, There are only a handful of people on Islay who are fluent Gaelic speakers and I have only once heard two people having a discussion In Gaelic on Islay. The local Gaelic choir is full of White Settlers who learn to sing Gaelic songs ‘parrot fashion’. In my opinion it is a total waste of money having road signs in Gaelic as well as English but at present we can do nothing about it.
Prince Buster Posted 3 January 2019 Posted 3 January 2019 18 minutes ago, Islaydarkblue said: I get my annual rental from Laphroaig Distillery. Sorry Islay, you've lost me. What do you mean by you get you annual rental from the distillery? Do you own the land upon which the distillery stands?
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