Remember sunny April and -
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"Ello Dave", I said on the blower, "Gotta a little one for you".
Dave is a linguist. He knows Latin and all that stuff. "Where
did the Romans get their idea for 'Londinium'? Any Ideas?" I continued.
"Dunno" came the reply -" but I know a man who does".
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Yes! it's the season for another Dave ("his and hers QL Dave") and Latin
story.
Dave was recently in a "Latin Inscriptions" theme pub - somewhere in UK.
Well educashun's not jist fower ansrin queschuns on the QL list. Its so's
yu carn injoy yerself darn the pub - innit?
Tri as ee wood, there was wun learnid writin that ee just cudn fathom.
Well, our Dave don't lyke to be beatun so ee rote it awl darn AND((send a
copy to a vicar mate) renow-en-ed for grasp of Ancient Roman). He had
just done this win the penny dropped - and there it was, awl cleer innis
ead. Of corse! it Z "Go now! before you wet your trousers..." !
Aynee learnids on the list cair to azard wot the originull inscripshun
sayd? (Sorree, no prizis.)
Season's greetings to all listers. Happy QLing and thanks to all
contributors for making 2001 just that bit more enjoyable (more fulfilled
even!) for me.
John in Wales
PS: Sorry fans, but you'll have to wait a little longer for more of "Little
Willie"! Try and be patient.
