Hi from "Oop North", UK

CoffeeFan · 05-14-2009, 02:20 PM

Just thought I'd declare myself and say Hi, t'would be rude not to! I've been lurking here for a couple of weeks with a view to buying a Sony PRS-505 after marveling at them in Waterstones. It seems ideal for carrying PDF versions of those chunky computer reference books I'm obliged to have for my job, as well as for carrying around goodly amounts of fiction.

In the absence to date of the Kindle being made available in the UK, I bought a PRS-505 online at the weekend only for it to be DOA today. Whist having to send it back for a refund is disappointing, I do have one reserved on the high street tomorrow so by tomorrow evening I'll be joining you all in ebook bliss.

I'm loving the site so far. It's been instrumental in my choosing which reader to go for, and has introduced me to the joy of Calibre for OSX. I'm also enjoying the high signal to noise ratio, as might be expected on a forum dedicated to those who enjoy reading so much.

Glad to be here and looking forward on talking with and getting to know everyone a little better.

Moejoe · 05-14-2009, 03:17 PM

Welcome CoffeeFan from another Northener

Aye, lad, but this t'internet is a grand thing...eckie thump!

CoffeeFan · 05-14-2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Moejoe

Welcome CoffeeFan from another Northener

Aye, lad, but this t'internet is a grand thing...eckie thump!

Aye, grand as 'owt!

Moejoe · 05-14-2009, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoffeeFan

Aye, grand as 'owt!

Instant Karma for the use of the word 'owt!

Ned · 05-14-2009, 03:23 PM

Now then now then, how's the ferrets and the whippet?
Make sure you don't go on Ilkley Moor baht 'at, won't tha?

Many people will be surprised that we Northerners can read, let alone use t'internet lol

Moejoe · 05-14-2009, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ned

Now then now then, how's the ferrets and the whippet?
Make sure you don't go on Ilkley Moor baht 'at, won't tha?

Many people will be surprised that we Northerners can read, let alone use t'internet lol

Aye, but them soft southerners don't read proper Northern books like us. Our books are made from't face of coal pit and etched wit sweat of't working class.

When I were a lad....etc

Bilbo1967 · 05-14-2009, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Moejoe

Aye, but them soft southerners don't read proper Northern books like us. Our books are made from't face of coal pit and etched wit sweat of't working class.

When I were a lad....etc

With sweat?!? You were lucky!!

Moejoe · 05-14-2009, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bilbo1967

With sweat?!? You were lucky!!

Lucky? Lucky? We had't collect sweat from coal miner's by using a piece of cold hewn rock. We had't to get up eight hours before we went bed, clean 't mill with our tongues, mind you, and then father would cut us in two with his sword.

EDIT: For anyone who's confused about what we 'Northeners' are talking about, this might explain a little more:

Bilbo1967 · 05-14-2009, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Moejoe

Lucky? Lucky? We had't collect sweat from coal miner's by using a piece of cold hewn rock. We had't to get up eight hours before we went bed, clean 't mill with our tongues, mind you, and then father would cut us in two with his sword.

But if you tell young people that nowadays, they won't believe you!!

CoffeeFan · 05-15-2009, 03:02 AM

Good grief! Who'd have thought there'd be so many literate Northerners all in one place? Isn't this a herald of the forthcoming apocalypse or something?

Thanks for the warm welcome and I'm happy to precipitate Python quoting at a moments notice in future, if required.

05-14-2009, 02:20 PM	#1
CoffeeFan Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 108 Join Date: May 2009 Device: Sony PRS-505	Hi from "Oop North", UK Just thought I'd declare myself and say Hi, t'would be rude not to! I've been lurking here for a couple of weeks with a view to buying a Sony PRS-505 after marveling at them in Waterstones. It seems ideal for carrying PDF versions of those chunky computer reference books I'm obliged to have for my job, as well as for carrying around goodly amounts of fiction. In the absence to date of the Kindle being made available in the UK, I bought a PRS-505 online at the weekend only for it to be DOA today. Whist having to send it back for a refund is disappointing, I do have one reserved on the high street tomorrow so by tomorrow evening I'll be joining you all in ebook bliss. I'm loving the site so far. It's been instrumental in my choosing which reader to go for, and has introduced me to the joy of Calibre for OSX. I'm also enjoying the high signal to noise ratio, as might be expected on a forum dedicated to those who enjoy reading so much. Glad to be here and looking forward on talking with and getting to know everyone a little better.

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05-14-2009, 03:17 PM	#2
Moejoe Banned Posts: 5,100 Karma: 72193 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South of the Border Device: Coffin	Welcome CoffeeFan from another Northener Aye, lad, but this t'internet is a grand thing...eckie thump!

05-14-2009, 03:23 PM	#5
Ned Ebook reader Posts: 389 Karma: 5899335 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: York, England Device: Kobo Aura H2O (ed 2, v1), Kobo Forma, Kobo Libra 2	Now then now then, how's the ferrets and the whippet? Make sure you don't go on Ilkley Moor baht 'at, won't tha? Many people will be surprised that we Northerners can read, let alone use t'internet lol

05-15-2009, 03:02 AM	#10
CoffeeFan Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 108 Join Date: May 2009 Device: Sony PRS-505	Good grief! Who'd have thought there'd be so many literate Northerners all in one place? Isn't this a herald of the forthcoming apocalypse or something? Thanks for the warm welcome and I'm happy to precipitate Python quoting at a moments notice in future, if required.

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