In Reply to: Opinion is one thing Giver but...... posted by Magnolia on Tuesday, 15. January 2008 at 17:48 Bali Time:
Ah, but I have brothers many from Bombay and Halaksmi Jumction, not to mention the gahts at Calcutta plus numerous cousins in Sri Lanka and far flung relations in Pakistan, who may not only refuse to play the cricket, but may even toss you a missile or two.
And don't forget that in NZ 'Pompous Old Windbag' (In Maori, 'Popusa e cyclon e pursa') is a term of respect and honour. A bit like your Aboriginal Foxtroting Matilda, but without the sacred corks around the hat, so to speak. Like, in our country, fat is beautiful, whereas in yours, fat is a bit Yuk don't you think? Even though there's quite a lot of it. Anyway, must away to the compressor to re-fuel.