Moan, Moan, Moan - 2011

[Lesley Cox]

Dave's right about Bluff oysters, the very best in the world. Pacific oysters from Nelson and elsewhere are rubbish, in comparison. However, the Bluff oysters are so expensive, more than $2 each, that only Aucklanders can afford them.

[Lesley Cox]

I certainly did mean wood pigeons, in the UK, not your regular pigeon which flies in large groups and craps all over everything. They're a pain here too.

[Anthony Darby]

We have quite the best fish and chip shop I have been too at The Hub, Botany. It's in the middle of a big fresh fish shop (Oceanz Seafood http://www.oceanz.co.nz/), so the fish is fresh.

Have you tried Bluff oysters yet Anthony --wild oysters dredged off the bottom of the waters of Foveaux Strait ,(at my back door ) .
Simply the best tasting oysters in the world .......Enjoy !

Cheers Dave

Dave, I am surprised you did not suggest to Anthony that he try some real Southern Man tucker. mutton bird accompanied by brussel sprouts

I suppose mutton bird will taste like guga, gannet fledglings caught and salted on the island of Sula Sgeir off Lewis in the Outer Hebrides? I've not tried it. I have the gene that allows me to enjoy Brussel sprouts.

[Ian Y]

Now, I know I'm dyslexic but some emails are harder to follow than others.
Take this one received today - is it even written in English?

In Aberdeen 30 & 31 August…
…recognised leaders & facilitators of service user involvement*

who warmly invite you to participate in our innovative group learning sessions

“Total transformation achieved in my perceptions of

service user involvement - a light went on!”

(* service user involvement: we use this term to umbrella a wide range of participatory methods and concepts,

including co-production; participation; empowerment, community engagement; person-centred practice)

Coming to Aberdeen – expert training and advice in service user involvement from inspirational leaders in the field.

Courses on Mainstreaming Service User Involvement and practical Tools, Tips & Techniques for Involvement will run on

Tuesday 30th & Wednesday 31st August 2011 in Aberdeen.

Kindest regards, the I.E. team.

       
 

[Anthony Darby]

That could win a Plain English award Ian! Clearly they are going forward with their plans to implement functional organisational alignment.

[Ian Y]

For people who speak such jargon I'd happily arrange dental realignment. 

[mark smyth]

I found it difficult to follow also

[Anthony Darby]

I think anyone speaking such gobbledygook would possibly be doing their dentistry by post? That reminds me, I was always fascinated how my violin teacher could rotate his wallies through 360^o several times during my lesson!

[alpines]

....and that's only the introduction. Imagine sitting through their group sessions

[Casalima]

I think anyone speaking such gobbledygook would possibly be doing their dentistry by post? That reminds me, I was always fascinated how my violin teacher could rotate his wallies through 360^o several times during my lesson!

Talking about plain English, "rotate his wallies", Anthony?  OK - I googled it and now I know what you mean ... 

[angie]

I found it difficult to follow also

I found it impossible to follow 

Angie

[Peter Maguire]

For people who speak such jargon I'd happily arrange dental realignment.

If you're wanting to arrange dental re-alignment...........  

[mark smyth]

Garden ER of 5 - what a load of ....!

[Martinr]

I don't understand the problem...seems quite simple to me...can be summarised quite easily in one word........bull***t

[David Nicholson]

I don't understand the problem...seems quite simple to me...can be summarised quite easily in one word........bull***t

I'm inclined to agree.

Peter, I see you were having a flutter of the wallet