tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8316437260668122878.post1195625510628325327..comments2023-12-18T09:58:17.070+00:00Comments on Thoughts of a Depressive Diplomatist: 2014: Year of the MoustacheDiplomatisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154642903216207181noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8316437260668122878.post-29857588650768984532014-01-02T23:23:52.529+00:002014-01-02T23:23:52.529+00:00I give you joy of your newfound moustache grooming...I give you joy of your newfound moustache grooming skills. While my wife admires a moustache on a chap, she does not see the merits of the waxed tip. For her a moustache must be a sensible, understated sort of thing, as worn by her idol, David Niven.<br />At least she has seen the error of her ways, and now thinks I look dashing in a bow tie.<br />I agree with Mr. Rousell, I want pictures of your moustache when practical and sufficiently groomed.Mad Padrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00410143683610813671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8316437260668122878.post-16421305815769085852013-12-31T22:36:50.410+00:002013-12-31T22:36:50.410+00:00Well, at least I know not to accept any invitation...Well, at least I know not to accept any invitation to view your collection of stamps (all of them unperforated) ;)TamsinPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11759947520907448060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8316437260668122878.post-54820947441117664742013-12-31T21:03:53.538+00:002013-12-31T21:03:53.538+00:00Exactly what I (and suspect The Wife) were aiming ...Exactly what I (and suspect The Wife) were aiming at Tamsin! We did a lot of bonding over port and madeira...<br /><br />"She was young, she was pure, she was new, she was nice<br />She was fair, she was sweet seventeen.<br />He was old, he was vile, and no stranger to vice<br />He was base, he was bad, he was mean."<br /><br />"She lowered her standards by raising her glass<br />Her courage, her eyes—and his hopes"<br /><br />"Until the next morning, she woke in her bed<br /> With a smile on her lips and an ache in her head...<br /> And a beard in her lug 'ole that tickled and said:<br /> Have some madeira, m'dear!"Diplomatisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04154642903216207181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8316437260668122878.post-52377870562381986512013-12-31T20:51:11.608+00:002013-12-31T20:51:11.608+00:00They're being introduced gradually - but prese...They're being introduced gradually - but presentation packs, etc can be bought at http://www.royalmint.com/our-coins/ranges/2014-commemorative-coins<br /><br />Diplomatisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04154642903216207181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8316437260668122878.post-85595283921849970672013-12-31T20:32:10.001+00:002013-12-31T20:32:10.001+00:00O.K., tonight's stupid question (but it is New...O.K., tonight's stupid question (but it is New Year's Eve and a full moon). When will these coins be issued and where can I pre-porder them? I'd like to get some for Young Henry.GaryAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06963552380378929829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8316437260668122878.post-8881577667562544352013-12-31T20:30:04.430+00:002013-12-31T20:30:04.430+00:00This is possibly the most cultured blog I frequent...This is possibly the most cultured blog I frequent. I was a bit of a rake in my younger days, but I've matured beautifully into an utter cad.GaryAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06963552380378929829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8316437260668122878.post-44133267372765764912013-12-31T19:05:11.095+00:002013-12-31T19:05:11.095+00:00I think we need a close up pic of the waxed tache!...I think we need a close up pic of the waxed tache!Ray Rousellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07352596392520905197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8316437260668122878.post-69260674919457553592013-12-31T18:39:26.892+00:002013-12-31T18:39:26.892+00:00Aha! Rather like the character in that great song ...Aha! Rather like the character in that great song by Messrs Flanders & Swann "Have Some Madeira, M'Dear"<br /><br />TamsinPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11759947520907448060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8316437260668122878.post-44486564724998904502013-12-31T18:06:23.298+00:002013-12-31T18:06:23.298+00:00The thing about bounders, m'dear, is that you&...The thing about bounders, m'dear, is that you're not supposed to realise until *afterwards*...Diplomatisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04154642903216207181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8316437260668122878.post-4082718503072713652013-12-31T17:49:08.900+00:002013-12-31T17:49:08.900+00:00Superb! Here's to a perfectly manicured 2014!...Superb! Here's to a perfectly manicured 2014! Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8316437260668122878.post-90781530149093415352013-12-31T17:32:48.796+00:002013-12-31T17:32:48.796+00:00Sir, I cannot imagine you as a bounder or cad. I b...Sir, I cannot imagine you as a bounder or cad. I believe that most dreadful Mr Stephen Potter (who runs the malevolent School for Scoundrels) has cast his disgraceful influence over you. <br /><br />Great gifts EdwinTamsinPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11759947520907448060noreply@blogger.com