June 2003 Archives

In Praise of Englishmen

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I spent an hour or so last night on MSN chatting to an American friend, currently living in London with her English husband (whom, I'm happy to say, I had a hand in introducing - it's a long story...)

As a Kiwi married to a lovely Essex lad, we compared notes and came to the definite conclusion that Englishmen are the pick of the bunch.

So...justify yourself I hear you say! Well, it's the understated masculinity that does it for me; a quiet, unassuming strength accompanied by unfailing good manners.

It's the whole lack of blokey, he-man bull***, and of course, you never have to go to the bar for a round of drinks. Or...is that just a ploy to make sure your glass is always topped up?

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    your hostess Fi (40, just) and currently residing in a big old house in rural Northland, New Zealand with my lovely English husband (known round here as the Other Harf), our daughter (currently Miss 9.10) and a menagarie of orphaned animals and over-extended relatives. Have mercy.

This month I am mostly appreciating jonquils...


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