Caroline, Slap & Tickle landlady, is off for a visit home on Thursday. She will be gone probably a whole month. We all wish her a good time.
I am a little reluctant to call it a "holiday" since Caroline is from England, and that means it is more of a homecoming than a holiday. But since she has been away for quite a while now, it probably qualifies as a holiday.
Caroline has her own blogs, Song Of Happiness which I will probably run into the ground while she is gone, and Caromie. But she has always been at least the "honorary" landlady here at the pub, and has always been a staunch supporter from day one. Caroline designed the Slap & Tickle logo with the hand and the feather on a black background. As I write this, it occurs to me that some Americans who read this blog don't know what the words Slap & Tickle mean.
(Hint: read this old post on BritishSpeak by Claire, and you will learn what Slap & Tickle means, along with a whole lot of other British filth.)
Caroline is from the Northeast of England, where I presume she will be spending most of her holiday time, or a good part of it, anyway. Nothing says "party" like a visit to a small town in Durham in August, right? Right. Rumor has it they have erected a bronze statue of Caroline in the village square with a plaque on it that reads, "The One Who Escaped." I'm kidding, of course. I myself grew up in a small town. In Michigan. The big difference between Caroline and me is I'm not fucking going back. Her small town is also the birthplace of actor Rowan Atkinson. The Bean. No monument to Rowan I don't think. He escaped too. Seriously, I loved my small town when I was growing up, and I know Caroline does too. I only joke with her.
I've heard they talk funny in that part of England. Well, to an American, you ALL talk funny. But especially so from there. Caroline doesn't talk like that though. In fact, to me, Caroline sounds Aussie. Go figure. A kangaroo chick in Durham.
Have a good time, Caroline. Send photos and Twitter. Be safe. We will miss you.
Caroline has her own blogs, Song Of Happiness which I will probably run into the ground while she is gone, and Caromie. But she has always been at least the "honorary" landlady here at the pub, and has always been a staunch supporter from day one. Caroline designed the Slap & Tickle logo with the hand and the feather on a black background. As I write this, it occurs to me that some Americans who read this blog don't know what the words Slap & Tickle mean.(Hint: read this old post on BritishSpeak by Claire, and you will learn what Slap & Tickle means, along with a whole lot of other British filth.)
Caroline is from the Northeast of England, where I presume she will be spending most of her holiday time, or a good part of it, anyway. Nothing says "party" like a visit to a small town in Durham in August, right? Right. Rumor has it they have erected a bronze statue of Caroline in the village square with a plaque on it that reads, "The One Who Escaped." I'm kidding, of course. I myself grew up in a small town. In Michigan. The big difference between Caroline and me is I'm not fucking going back. Her small town is also the birthplace of actor Rowan Atkinson. The Bean. No monument to Rowan I don't think. He escaped too. Seriously, I loved my small town when I was growing up, and I know Caroline does too. I only joke with her.I've heard they talk funny in that part of England. Well, to an American, you ALL talk funny. But especially so from there. Caroline doesn't talk like that though. In fact, to me, Caroline sounds Aussie. Go figure. A kangaroo chick in Durham.
Have a good time, Caroline. Send photos and Twitter. Be safe. We will miss you.
[Slap & Tickle definition and Doodle by Claire. Click image to enlarge. Used with permission.]
Caroline is a good girl, max. You treat her with the reverance she deserves. I too will miss the child.
ReplyDeleteIt's total bollocks! I finally sort of get some communication open with her, and she runs of over the pond. Glad to hear it wasn't I that scared her off, although it could have been possible.
ReplyDeleteThank you max. I will be sending photos and twittering.
ReplyDeleteMy stupid bb is having issues today, so it may be out of commission, but I'll get connected some how :)
Hi Caroline. We will be looking for them. Be safe. And don't worry about your blog. If we burn it down you can always start a new one. :)
ReplyDeleteHmmm, well that comment fills me with confidence :)
ReplyDeleteRelax Caroline :)
ReplyDeleteI'll keep a very close watch on things.
we will miss you! I'll try to make sure Max doesn't mark anything as his territory while you are gone...
ReplyDeleteThat is a scary thought, I won't no marking of territory by a dog.
ReplyDeleteI have arrived safe and sound. I've been here for about 24 hours now actually. Its been a laid back beginning.
ettarose, I will treat her how she deserves. This does not always call for reverence. :)
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chica, she'll be back. I think. And there is still the rest of us to talk to. Don't give up. :)
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Caroline, you BB won't work in England. They are scheduled to enter the 21st century next May. :) And thanks for keeping in touch. I saw some of your twitter on BlogCatalog.
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a.,?. Like that is reassuring to her. You will be the one who burns down her blog, probably. :)
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Petra, Petra?...PETRA?? ::Is this thing on?:: Petra?...
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Caroline, I think you know how crude the old Max would have been in the old days if you would have talked about being laid back. So stop it. The new Max is much more civilized of course, but you should know you are leaving yourself wide open.