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Quote by raunchyrabbits
This Christmas I am officially meeting Mrs Rabbit's family for the first time, now the thing is, they're all from Geordieland which I think is somewhere in the North? I on the other hand am a born and bred soft southern shandy drinking......erm....shite (apparently). So I may need some help in order to arrive prepared.
Obviously I want to try and fit in and create a good first impression, so I wondered if anyone could help me to learn to speak Northern, and answer other questions, such as:
Are the roads tarmacced up there?
Do I need a change of currency, I've heard they use something called the "giro"?
What is the climate like and do I need to start wearing underwear again?
What is the correct way to eat "chips and gravy"?
Does Newcastle Brown Ale come in half-pints?
She'll kill me if she ever reads this.....

As a southerner myself I have had the same prob in the past when heading north.
All I can say i take it all in mate is like going to another country
when you go on holiday you try not to look like a tourist so do the same up north
and enjoy yourself
and keep off the Brown Ale its a killer
you southerners do love to live dangerously , dont you ?
hadrian built a wall up here to keep people out , problem was he was a southerner and put it too far north . so now we cant keep you lot out ,mind passport control may be an answer..
brown ale in half pints ,, go on I dare you to ask
tarmaced roads it was a northerner who invented the stuff
giro are out now ,must still use them down your way then!
check recent weather reports we had it good
chips and gravy ,in a stotty.
as for as the language ,, far to hard for a southerner to comprehend.
have a nice time
hump on saying things leik tha an yee will end up wi yer heed doon tha nettie
One thing you will find strange up North - The people are friendly (yes, I know it is a strange concept for you guys!!) and don't be offended if a complete stranger talks to you!!! confused :? :? lol :lol: :lol: :lol:
very true
we are very freindly as long as your nice to us
Bloody southeners.
Quote by Noel
Bloody southeners.

You looking for a fight
duel
you see its the southerner who wants to start the fight ! !
Quote by mezagog
you see its the southerner who wants to start the fight ! !

I love northerners really.
I just cant eat a whole one
lol :lol:
chips and gravy? loon
it's far far far too cold up north :S why oh why would anyone go there :P the furthest north i've been is probably ipswich...and that was a mistake.
must admit i like that northern accent through biggrin
Newcastle Brown Ale is awsome :D love the stuff, although in moderation!
Can't beat up north better than south anyday.
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Ipswich , ,,, but isnt that in the southern hemisphere ?
As a well travelled person who has studied this country may I offer the following?
I was in Newcastle some years back and noticed that after some had imbibed they would look at each other and one would say "Car park!" and they would go outside for a private discussion. On return they would appear dishevelled with arms round each other and continue to buy each other copious amounts of alcohol. This appears to be some form of male bonding which you may wish to try with your partner's father. They also referred to an agency called "Hadawayan'shite" when I asked if their wounds needed dressing.
I do hope this is of some help.
Quote by raunchyrabbits
Are the roads tarmacced up there?
Do I need a change of currency, I've heard they use something called the "giro"?
What is the climate like and do I need to start wearing underwear again?
What is the correct way to eat "chips and gravy"?
Does Newcastle Brown Ale come in half-pints?
She'll kill me if she ever reads this.....

wink
only one way to find out. I for one would love to be a fly on the wall
when you ask for your half of brown ale. Sure you can manage that leap from shandy though?
lol
Quote by raunchyrabbits
This Christmas I am officially meeting Mrs Rabbit's family for the first time, now the thing is, they're all from Geordieland which I think is somewhere in the North? I on the other hand am a born and bred soft southern shandy drinking......erm....shite (apparently). So I may need some help in order to arrive prepared.
Obviously I want to try and fit in and create a good first impression, so I wondered if anyone could help me to learn to speak Northern, and answer other questions, such as:
Are the roads tarmacced up there?
Do I need a change of currency, I've heard they use something called the "giro"?
What is the climate like and do I need to start wearing underwear again?
What is the correct way to eat "chips and gravy"?
Does Newcastle Brown Ale come in half-pints?
She'll kill me if she ever reads this.....

that should just about see you on the GLF (Geordie Liberation Front) Hitlist.....
as an exiled southerner living in the glorious north east..... let me answer those questions...
the roads are tarmaced yes.... over you will only be able to got at a speed of 5 mph... due to being stuck behind a horse and cart...
do you need a change in currency... yes!!! everthing up here is delt in "tabs" and "bella brusco"
Climate/underwear...... cold... and since people up here go out without a coat in -10 degrees...anyone found wearing underwear is immediatly exiled....... to sunderland!
the correct way to eat chips and gravy.... with the tacky little wooden picky up this.... obviously spilling curry sauce everywhere...
newcastle brown in half pints??? don't be silly... however the proper way of drinking it is to keep topping up a half pint glass.... so i have been told... either that of it has been a case of "lets take the piss out of the southerner" for the last 5 years!!!!
enjoy you trip... and if you are bad... they will fill you full of pease pudding!!!!!
sean xxxxxx
Quote by raunchyrabbits
This Christmas I am officially meeting Mrs Rabbit's family for the first time, now the thing is, they're all from Geordieland which I think is somewhere in the North? I on the other hand am a born and bred soft southern shandy drinking......erm....shite (apparently). So I may need some help in order to arrive prepared.
Obviously I want to try and fit in and create a good first impression, so I wondered if anyone could help me to learn to speak Northern, and answer other questions, such as:
Are the roads tarmacced up there?
Do I need a change of currency, I've heard they use something called the "giro"?
What is the climate like and do I need to start wearing underwear again?
What is the correct way to eat "chips and gravy"?
Does Newcastle Brown Ale come in half-pints?
She'll kill me if she ever reads this.....

Have a look at this thread from January this year when the "Norvern Hordes" invaded Essex.
http://www.swingingheaven.co.uk/swingers-forum/viewtopic/33576.html
Brings back some really good memories :giggle:
have a look at this web sie it has a tranlator feature built in so you can even speak to the in laws
dont be put off by the crap weather, the funny accents, the grim delapidated mining towns which are full of smackheads, the unemployment or the fact that it smells. apart from that its lovely. which is why i moved to portsmouth after living in yorkshire all my life. the funny thing is portsmouth is just the same except its by the sea...should have read the brochure properly.......
Quote by robm73
grim delapidated mining towns which are full of smackheads

There may be grim delapidated mining towns up north, but Newcastle definitely is not one of them. It's a real gem. I'm no Geordie (being a transplanted Aussie), but I can still be proud to live here.
Quote by DJohn
grim delapidated mining towns which are full of smackheads

There may be grim delapidated mining towns up north, but Newcastle definitely is not one of them. It's a real gem. I'm no Geordie (being a transplanted Aussie), but I can still be proud to live here.
when did we stop sending people to australia
and start sending then up north lol
If you want to fit in and really get yourself accepted by the locals, make sure to ask for a deep-fried Mars bar to accompany your pint of Newcastle Brown.
Oh, yes - the wind that whips in from the North Sea comes straight from Siberia. So make sure you're wearing your fur-lined knickers, otherwise Mrs. Rabbit is going to be a very frustrated little bunny up there... :taz:
Have fun biggrin
you'll love it up there we love northerners
we lived half way up there in derby
and from experience can say they really are friendly bunch
as for the lingo all you need is
y yer bugger man
as for the out-laws.....stay pissed at all times
Aye your a lucky chap to be able to escape the rats and smells of the south. At least you will get fresh air in the North and be able to drink tap water that has not passed through humans 15 times before. You will also be able to taste a northern delecacy of meat and 2 veg rather than some canope that you cant see on the plate. If you bring your binoculars with you you might be able to squeeze a game in with Manchester United with all the other tourist. Piece of advice for Newcastle .... Make sure you lock and double lock your car and still dont expect to see it in the morning.