Philip Whiteland - the man behind Josiah and Archibald (which makes it sound like we're in a queue!) Showing 51-100 of 3,307

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Philip wrote: "Karen (Kew) wrote: "There have been some bizarre sayings in the past! My mum used to say to us when we cried "but I thought..." she would say "Do you know what thought did, thought he'd wet himsel..."

Did you ever work out what it meant?? Never made any sense to me... :0)

[Philip]

Karen (Kew) wrote: "Philip wrote: "Karen (Kew) wrote: "There have been some bizarre sayings in the past! My mum used to say to us when we cried "but I thought..." she would say "Do you know what thought did, thought ..."

No! But I sort of got used to bizarre sayings. How about "If you keep on crying, I'll give you something to cry about" - when did that ever work?

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Philip wrote: "Karen (Kew) wrote: "Philip wrote: "Karen (Kew) wrote: "There have been some bizarre sayings in the past! My mum used to say to us when we cried "but I thought..." she would say "Do you know what t..."

Now that one used to really wind me up! Thought it was most unfair! :0)

[Philip]

Karen (Kew) wrote: "Philip wrote: "Karen (Kew) wrote: "Philip wrote: "Karen (Kew) wrote: "There have been some bizarre sayings in the past! My mum used to say to us when we cried "but I thought..." she would say "Do ..."

Yep, unfair and illogical. Certain to drive any intelligent child nuts! ;-)

[Lynne (Tigger's Mum)]

Its obviously a Midlands thing Philip as my Dad used to agree with your Mum.
I was also told and its so true "more knows Tom Fool than Tom Fool knows"

[Philip]

Lynne wrote: "Its obviously a Midlands thing Philip as my Dad used to agree with your Mum.
I was also told and its so true "more knows Tom Fool than Tom Fool knows""

Now that's a new one on me!

[Lynne (Tigger's Mum)]

I was caught out one evening after saying I was at a friends doing homework, when I was at the cinema with a lad, thats when she said More knows Tom Fool etc. Somebody snitched.

[Philip]

Lynne wrote: "I was caught out one evening after saying I was at a friends doing homework, when I was at the cinema with a lad, thats when she said More knows Tom Fool etc. Somebody snitched."

Thy sins shall find thee out. Don't know why I went all Old Testament there ;-)

[Simon (Highwayman)]

My Mum used to say "I can stand so much 'till I can't stand no more"

This scared us so we didn't mention the double negative......

[Philip]

Simon aka Highwayman wrote: "My Mum used to say "I can stand so much 'till I can't stand no more"

This scared us so we didn't mention the double negative......"

Very wise, Simon. That phrase reminds me of a cartoon character, but I can't just think which one at the moment.

[Philip]

A quick question for you. Steady Past Your Granny's contains a mixture of nostalgedy (see above for definition), contemporary humour and a couple of fictional works. What would you like to see more/less of in the sequel?

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My dads aunt used to say if someone was boasting or talking nonsense..

" 'av heard ducks fart in watter before "

my mum was always interested to see what sayings we came home with and then despaired.

[[deleted user]]

Another Auntie saying was if her feet were aching

" my dogs are barking "

[Simon (Highwayman)]

My Dad used to 'go and see a man about a dog'.

He used to return a little 'relaxed'

[Philip]

John wrote: "My dads aunt used to say if someone was boasting or talking nonsense..

" 'av heard ducks fart in watter before "

my mum was always interested to see what sayings we came home with and then d..."

Yes, I've heard of that one, although in our version it was pigs (and not in water, of course).

[Philip]

Simon aka Highwayman wrote: "My Dad used to 'go and see a man about a dog'.

He used to return a little 'relaxed'"

Yes, as a very young child I always hoped it meant we were going to get a puppy! It never did. My dad used to take our dog for a walk as an excuse to go to the pub. We should have had some of the fittest dogs in the UK by the amount of 'walks' they went on. Somehow, that never proved to be the case! The goldmine for euphemisms in the UK tends to be anything to do with going to the toilet.

[Philip]

I'm thinking of running another competition for a signed hard copy of Steady Past Your Granny's - anyone interested?

[Patti (baconater)]

I don't think it would be fair of me to compete again but I think it's a great idea!

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Philip wrote: "I'm thinking of running another competition for a signed hard copy of Steady Past Your Granny's - anyone interested?"

Sounds good to me! :0)

[Philip]

Just Patti and Kew then? ;-)

Should be a short competition!

[Simon (Highwayman)]

Sorry Philip.....
Yes, of course, if you can spare another one of your real books.

I would like to win this time though and remember I am the only one who can put books on the shelves *Evil laughter with an Australian accent*

[Philip]

Simon aka Highwayman wrote: "Sorry Philip.....
Yes, of course, if you can spare another one of your real books.

I would like to win this time though and remember I am the only one who can put books on the shelves *Evil lau..."

"Evil laughter with an Australian accent"?? That's the worst kind! Except in the U.S. where the baddie is always an upper-class English swine ;-)

[Patti (baconater)]

Philip wrote: "Just Patti and Kew then? ;-)

Should be a short competition!"

Oh, just send Kew the book then! ;)

[Philip]

Patti (P E) wrote: "Philip wrote: "Just Patti and Kew then? ;-)

Should be a short competition!"

Oh, just send Kew the book then! ;)"

Well, that would make life easier, but I think we ought to have a challenge of some sort. I'm thinking of a sort of treasure hunt through the book and the blog. I'll let you know when I've come up with something sufficiently challenging. ;-)

[Angela]

Patti (P E) wrote: "Philip wrote: "Just Patti and Kew then? ;-)

Should be a short competition!"

Oh, just send Kew the book then! ;)"

Me too! I'm interested in another competition. Sorry I'm a bit late - only just logged in.

[Philip]

Angela wrote: "Patti (P E) wrote: "Philip wrote: "Just Patti and Kew then? ;-)

Should be a short competition!"

Oh, just send Kew the book then! ;)"

Me too! I'm interested in another competition. Sorry I'..."

Thanks Angela. Well, it looks like it might just work then?

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Am i too late to win ?

[Philip]

John (Johnny boy) wrote: "Am i too late to win ?"

No, you're too early to start! ;-)

I'm just sorting out the question, which may take some time.

[Lynne (Tigger's Mum)]

Wrong thread JB, last one here doesn't win (Tiggers Mum)

[Philip]

Ok. This is a practice session only. THERE IS NO PRIZE FOR THE RIGHT ANSWER (sorry, didn't mean to shout!) You will need access to Steady Past Your Granny's: And Other Stories in order to answer this question.

Take the name of the window cleaner's son, add it to mum's place of work to get a High Street name that might be a good home for a psychopath, I sink?

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Thats a bit naughty ;-)

[Philip]

John (Johnny boy) wrote: "Thats a bit naughty ;-)"

Well, I hope not. There's quite a few people here that already have the book, so it shouldn't really be necessary to buy it just to have a go at the competition. Anyway, as it has hardly set the world on fire (the competition, not the book...mind you...)

[Patti (baconater)]

Perhaps everyone has their noses pressed to their kindles reading the group book, Philip.
I've just popped in for a quick look while the kettle boils then I'm back to the book.

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was only teasing, will pop the book in wish list, dare not put it in to read list as it is already higher than everest

[Kath]

Late to this discussion (as I probably will be to my funeral!) but when I used to ask my Dad what he was making - he had a shed as a workshop - He used the expression 'Lay-holes for meddlers and crutches for lame ducks'. I took that to be graves for people who interferred - stopped me, anyway! He also used the term 'A whim-wham to wind up the sun.' Anyone come across that?

[Philip]

Ingnite wrote: "Late to this discussion (as I probably will be to my funeral!) but when I used to ask my Dad what he was making - he had a shed as a workshop - He used the expression 'Lay-holes for meddlers and cr..."

Layholes eh? That makes some sort of sense, much more than 'Leos'! I suppose these things get corrupted over time so as to become nonsensical. Mind you, I like a bit of nonsense. I have heard "A whim-wham to wind up the sun" but not for years. I have to say, I really like that - would make a great title for a book...

[Philip]

Given the tepid enthusiasm for my convoluted question above, I've decided to offer a prize of a signed hard copy of to the first correct answer to reach me by 31st July. In the event of more than one correct entry, the first one drawn out of my hat will win the prize. I'm also going to post the question on my blog. Hope to hear from you!

[Patti (baconater)]

Great! Everyone wants one, I'm sure!

Lay holes' makes more sense than 'layovers'!

[Philip]

Patti (P E) wrote: "Great! Everyone wants one, I'm sure!

Lay holes' makes more sense than 'layovers'!"

You're very kind, Patti, but I doubt it somehow ;-)

Yes, I think 'lay holes' makes a lot of sense.

Do let me know if your book doesn't turn up, won't you? The vagaries of Royal Mail can play havoc with such things sometimes.

[Patti (baconater)]

I arrive home on Sunday. (can't wait, been a long, rainy three months!)
I expect it'll be waiting for me at my mate's house. Of course I'll let you know. I'd have it framed but then I'd not be able to read it. Maybe just a nice glass display case...

[Philip]

Any answers should be posted as a comment on my blog, which I will then keep unpublished until Monday, 1st August, 2011.

[Philip]

It's a little bit quiet on the entries front ;-)

[Simon (Highwayman)]

It isn't exactly one of those 'no purchase neccessary' quizes is it Philip, and having bought it, you have to read it before you can do the quiz, so I think you have to expect a long lead time.

Not to mention that most of the people on this group have their head buried in "In the Blood" at the moment....

[Philip]

Simon aka Highwayman wrote: "It isn't exactly one of those 'no purchase neccessary' quizes is it Philip, and having bought it, you have to read it before you can do the quiz, so I think you have to expect a long lead time.

..."

No, you're absolutely right,Simon. Oh well, I guess we learn from our mistakes.

[Simon (Highwayman)]

"I guess we learn from our mistakes"

So they say... I know lots of people whose actions suggest that isn't true :)

[Geoff (G. Robbins) (merda constat variat altitudo)]

There is a saying that insanity is repeating something that has failed endlessly in the expectation that it will have a different outcome.

There is also the saying Simon that "With age comes wisdom, but sometimes age travels alone."

Geoff

[Philip]

@ Geoff - I think that first saying could usefully be posted to every political party ;-)

[Shelagh]

Simon (Highwayman) wrote: ""I guess we learn from our mistakes"

Sadly, we seem incapable of learning from other people's mistakes.

[Patti (baconater)]

Finally managed to collect my signed copy from my mate's house yesterday, Phil. It's lovely! It's the one and only DTB that will be travelling back to work with me in September.
Thank you again!

[Philip]

Patti (P E) wrote: "Finally managed to collect my signed copy from my mate's house yesterday, Phil. It's lovely! It's the one and only DTB that will be travelling back to work with me in September.
Thank you again!"

I'm really pleased it finally turned up, Patti. Hope you enjoy it, I think the pictures add a bit to it. You may notice that the text has been revised a bit for the e-version.