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Old 11-14-2006, 07:58 AM   #71
Sundae
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Guv or Guv'ner is still sometimes used, but mostly in a mocking way. I queried something in the recent office move and the furniture mover shrugged at me and said "Dunno love, ask the Guv'ner" I doubt he called his manager that to his face, but it underlined the fact that he wasn't prepared to make any decisions himself.

I didn't watch Life on Mars, but has good reports from friends - did you like it?

And thanks to all who cleared up the Prince Albert thing. I knew "can" was US for toilet, but didn't put the two together....!
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