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gresham flyer · Joined: 06 Sep 2008 Posts: 1435

I am just amazed at some of the new words that have crept into our vocabulary since I was a young man.

Now when we get the older caravan out for the weekend we are going " Glamping".

Does this mean I have to start looking like many of the music artist`s that appeared on Top Of The Pops in the early 1970`s.?

Now where are those six inch platform boots.?

G.F

Dalek63 · Joined: 15 Aug 2009 Posts: 490 Location: North Cornwall

I'd rather stick red hot needles in my eyes then go " glamping " !!
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david_rachel · Joined: 26 Nov 2012 Posts: 144 Location: High Wycombe, UK

Even though it's made the Oxford dictionary it's a horrible word but glamorous camping is exactly what the Carlight offers, although I prefer to view it as refined and civilised; not that there's anything wrong with simple camping before anyone thinks I may be suggesting otherwise!
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Bayliss Thomas · Joined: 25 Sep 2009 Posts: 557 Location: SUFFOLK

So if you have a pre 1930's caravan you are going Vamping Embarassed

gresham flyer · Joined: 06 Sep 2008 Posts: 1435

If you have a 1930`s/1940`s Art Deco Caravan you are going......Decorating.

Some other infuriating words that refer to the older vehicle or items.....

Old Skool.
Retro.

G.F

Fluffle-Valve · Posted: Mon Jan 27, 2014 9:12 pm Post subject:

Glamping! That's a new word on me... Confused

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Greg · Joined: 03 Dec 2007 Posts: 445 Location: Dreamland Margate

A recent one I've heard lately is 'Up cycling' !!... (referring to painting an old bit of furniture or refurbishing something for re-use? )

.......and I thought it was just pedalling up a gradient ??

Maybe we're a load of "Up cyclers" on this forum and don't know it ?? Wink

Dalek63 · Joined: 15 Aug 2009 Posts: 490 Location: North Cornwall

I HATE all this new trendy bull-s h i t going around, like Cath Kidston et al, with a vengeance unheard of in the known universe !
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"Don't try to teach a pig to sing. It wastes your time and annoys the pig." ( Mark Twain)
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Greg · Joined: 03 Dec 2007 Posts: 445 Location: Dreamland Margate

Same here.

Oh.........apparently it's not 'burgled' any more, ......its 'Burglarized' !!!!

emmerson · Joined: 30 Sep 2008 Posts: 1268 Location: South East Wales

..........and "hospitalized"
What is the matter with good old fashioned English?

Fluffle-Valve · Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2014 6:18 pm Post subject:

After every sentence, my son says, "innit".
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gresham flyer · Joined: 06 Sep 2008 Posts: 1435

Overheard at a village show, where one of our very original cars was on display.
It is in very good condition.

Oh how "shabby chic" Confused

G.f

old van man · Joined: 24 Nov 2007 Posts: 384

Add to this " Pop up shop " and " Steam Punk " ref the Carlight on fleabay Laughing