Possums.
Awww, how endearing is that Paddington - thank you so much,
Shaney. What's more, reading the Wikipedia entry I realize we have a thing or two in common, him and me - but I won't tell you which ones - ha! / Lest the rest of you will think Shaney whacky for sending me bears... and me for merrily accepting them... I'll just say that it did refer back to something I've said. (Explain further if you wish, Shaney.)
Neti we have an English Shop here too! Have a look at
the way ours write their name, does it seem to you like they're the same company as yours? I come there mainly for their Twinings and Ahmad Darjeeling, for Marmite and for Dunoon mugs.
Vinny, they have one with Devon motifs, Ilfracombe (not Woolacombe) is on it, and on the inside just below the rim there's a miniature picture called Beach Huts in Beer. A Vinny-vicinity-village called Beer?? I just cracked up...
Robinia! I think you should take your Woman's Weekly to "Tarquin" for a change: Stepford Swedes...! Indeed!
that was so uncalled-for, tarquin
(blixa and) nick again His voice is like a lullaby to me.