pmb1 Posted May 14, 2013 #126 Share Posted May 14, 2013 ... I'm reminded of what the eccentric Countess of Warwick (one of Edward VII's mistresses) once said: "The middle classes may have manners, but they have no manner."Manors? Manna? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaxted Posted May 14, 2013 #127 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Manors? Manna? By the turn of the last century, some middle-class folk had more than enough manna to buy themselves a manor.:D But once ensconced, could they carry on with the proper manner? That's the question! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmb1 Posted May 14, 2013 #128 Share Posted May 14, 2013 By the turn of the last century, some middle-class folk had more than enough manna to buy themselves a manor.:D But once ensconced, could they carry on with the proper manner? That's the question!And, unfortunately for them, they lived way before Miss Manners was born. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercury51 Posted May 15, 2013 #129 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Ever go to stony bridge hotel I usually stop there for a few days they used to have a eating place deeries or something well I will stand u a meal of course you'll have to come penguin style or I won't recognize you When I reread this I couldn't stop laughing I meant to say stay in Brisbane as this is a pub and only sleeping done is when you pass out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercury51 Posted May 15, 2013 #130 Share Posted May 15, 2013 How does this go? Old money marries new money because old money has run out of money new money wants old money status and will marry broke old money to get it so are the offspring Middle Money ? Old Money? Or New Money? Or just RICH!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old nutter Posted May 15, 2013 #131 Share Posted May 15, 2013 How does this go? Old money marries new money because old money has run out of money new money wants old money status and will marry broke old money to get it so are the offspring Middle Money ? Old Money? Or New Money? Or just RICH!!!!! If Old Money ran out and managed to amass debts equal to New Money they would be No Money!:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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