I know I have a long way to go compared to many of my wingmen, but this is my 500th post, and with that, my promotion to Captain. I look forward to many more.
Come up to the bar, this round is on me!
Barkeep: A Round on Me!
I know I have a long way to go compared to many of my wingmen, but this is my 500th post, and with that, my promotion to Captain. I look forward to many more.
Come up to the bar, this round is on me!
Congratulations..... quality over quantity!
Congrats Randy; I wish I had known a couple hours ago, so that one of the beers I had could have been your toast
Karl
It is impossible for a man to begin to learn what he thinks he knows. -- Epictetus
Congrats Captain
Congrats on the promotion
Run for your life - there are stupid people everywhere!
Congratulations Randy!!
What he said.Originally Posted by FarEast
Mike
"Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
"Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59
Congratulations on the promotion
Well done Captain!
Hold a place in the Bar for me as its a long way to Tipperary!
Congratulations Captain
I will take a small libation with you to celebrate your success.
Rob
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
Congratulations Captain!
Congratulations on your 500th post and your promotion to Captain, Randy.
"We do not stop playing when we get old, but we get old when we stop playing."
Good going Randy.
Congratulations and well done for 3 month here.
Congratulations Randy on your well-deserved promotion!
Well done Randy - keep piling on !
Congratulations
Promotion and Service Medal?Congratulations, Randy!
Congratulations, Captain! I'll raise a glass on your honor!
and who left me sleeping in the corner whilst another party was started? Well done old chap. Have a large one on me.
See you on the Dark Side......
500! Congrats!
I will take a small libation with you to celebrate your success.
Rob
Randy, my friend!
Congratulations to your promotion, Captain.
Voilŕ le soleil d'Austerlitz!
Well done that man, that man well done ! Congrats Randy keep them coming
Remember Baz, that somewhere on this site there is a thread about what Englishmen say and then a translation of what they really mean.
ie. A small libation:- real meaning.- Get completely ratted at your expense.
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
That would be a really useful translator for all us non-Brits!Remember Baz, that somewhere on this site there is a thread about what Englishmen say and then a translation of what they really mean.
Rob.
Although this is not the thread I meant, you could do worse than starting here.
http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/sho...sh+translation
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
Here is the gist of what was said.
The table sheds light on just how difficult it can be for a foreigner to understand what the British really mean when they're speaking especially for those take every word at face value.
Phrases that prove the trickiest to decipher include 'you must come for dinner', which foreigners tend to take as a direct invitation, but is actually said out of politeness by many Britons and often does not result in an invite.
The table also reveals that when a person from Britain begins a sentence "with the greatest respect ...', they actually mean 'I think you are an idiot'.
The table points out that when Britons say 'I'm sure it's my fault', it actually means 'it's your fault'.
WHAT THE BRITISH SAY WHAT THE BRITISH MEAN WHAT FOREIGNERS UNDERSTAND I hear what you say I disagree and do not want to discuss it further He accepts my point of view With the greatest respect You are an idiot He is listening to me That's not bad That's good That's poor That is a very brave proposal You are insane He thinks I have courage Quite good A bit disappointing Quite good I would suggest Do it or be prepared to justify yourself Think about the idea, but do what you like Oh, incidentally/ by the way The primary purpose of our discussion is That is not very important I was a bit disappointed that I am annoyed that It doesn't really matter Very interesting That is clearly nonsense They are impressed I'll bear it in mind I've forgotten it already They will probably do it I'm sure it's my fault It's your fault Why do they think it was their fault? You must come for dinner It's not an invitation, I'm just being polite I will get an invitation soon I almost agree I don't agree at all He's not far from agreement I only have a few minor comments Please rewrite completely He has found a few typos Could we consider some other options I don't like your idea They have not yet decided
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
Rob! That means you weren't really inviting me to dinner?!
Quite true Quim!Rob! That means you weren't really inviting me to dinner?!
I took you and Inez to lunch, which is totally different. (We must do this again sometime soon.)
I'll pencil you in in my diary.
Just as:- You must come and stay sometime means. Don't hold your breath.
This is an absolute! You will come to stay, otherwise I will take it to my grave as a personal insult, besmirching my family escutcheon for all time.
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
I will, I will.
I will, I will.
I'm glad that's settled then.
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
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