In a message dated 98-02-13 15:44:06 EST, peloquin@mamba.bio.uci.edu writes:
<< I always felt that knowing which way was up on the Union Jack was sort of
like knowing where someone's British accent was from. That is, it seemed
really easy for Brits, but next to impossible for anyone else.
Additionally, hardly anyone other than Brits, cares.
Again, my .sig file is appropriate to the conversation.
"Never ascribe to Malice that which can be explained by Ignorance"
John J. Peloquin
Molecular Biology &
Biochemistry
3205 BioSciences II
UC IRVINE
Irvine, CA 92697-3900
jpeloqui@uci.edu
>>
If Skip Kelsey, Master Chief Retired, USN does not reply the answer lies
herein.
Trusting that enough of the AMERICAN (and actually EVERYBODY ELSE) members of
this list are aware that if the Stars & Stripes are seen being flown upside
down (star field on bottom) this is an indication of DISTRESS and help is
required.
Now, if you folks are unaware of the correct display of the Union Jack, how
would you know/not know if a fellow LBCer is in distress??
[before flame starts, no sexism intended!!]
As for the area of origin of any Brits' accent, it is not really necessary to
know; just to NOTmistake for accents which may be similar (Aussies, please
forgive).
Cheers & Happy Valentines Day (along with Full Moon).........
Ed
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