Puffer Posted March 12, 2018 Report Share Posted March 12, 2018 'Alumnus' is from Latin and neither Queen's English nor American English. Used (in the sense of 'former pupil') more in the US than in the UK, but understood in both. But it should not be shortened to 'alum', which is another thing altogether - usually meaning potassium aluminium sulphate (UK spelling!), which inter alia [Latin again] is used in solution as a vagina tightening product (for those who might need it! ). I don't know why I should recall either the Latin or the chemistry I learned at my alma mater more than 50 years ago, but some things stay in the mind. (My birthday was yesterday so I'm feeling my age more acutely at present! And don't ask me what was in the news a few days ago; I've forgotten already. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euchrid Posted March 12, 2018 Report Share Posted March 12, 2018 6 hours ago, Puffer said: 'Alumnus' is from Latin and neither Queen's English nor American English. Used (in the sense of 'former pupil') more in the US than in the UK, but understood in both. Quite right. And known in all its variations (Alumnus, Alumna, Alumni, etc) to UK university graduates since they automatically qualify , e.g. https://www.brookesalumni.co.uk/alumni-benefits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffer Posted March 12, 2018 Report Share Posted March 12, 2018 If it isn't obvious already, 'alumnus' is the singular, 'alumni' the plural. On a related point (touched upon above), it is more usual in the UK (rather than the US) to say that 'I graduated from university/college ...'. Strictly, one should say (as the Yanks generally do) that 'I was graduated by my university/college ...' as 'graduation' is the awarding of a specified 'grade' of degree or other qualification by the institution. Much the same concept as a ruler or a thermometer being 'graduated' with discrete unit markings. See me in my study after prayers if you seek further pedantry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffer Posted March 12, 2018 Report Share Posted March 12, 2018 And back on the subject of the delightful, ever-smiling Mrs Beckham, I consider these shoes from her collection some of the ugliest I have seen for years - and the price (£646) is just stupid: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastFreddy2 Posted March 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2018 2 hours ago, Puffer said: And back on the subject of the delightful, ever-smiling Mrs Beckham, I consider these shoes from her collection some of the ugliest I have seen for years - and the price (£646) is just stupid: Well ...... You are not her target market. That will be New Yorkers, and Chinese/M.E. folk with money to burn. I agree the shoe is bug-ugly, but the heel is a signature. Anyone seen wearing a shoe with that heel, will be considered a Brand Beckham customer. I bet the shoe is really comfortable to wear though. Not that you or I will ever experience wearing them. While it doesn't make any sense to me, buying brands in some circles is done just to show off the brand purchaser has the where-with-all to make such purchases. It's rather like Harry Enfield's 'Loads-a-money' character without the wad waving. Have a look at these bags .... Prices high? And these bags have been previously owned, they are not new. Chances are, regular Hermes buyers/owners known to Hermes, get invited to buy special bags like these. They don't get into the shops at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffer Posted March 13, 2018 Report Share Posted March 13, 2018 You've said it all, Freddy, and proved to us that the world - or at least a sizeable chunk of its population - is getting more out-of-hand by the day. It might take another world war (God forbid - but not currently inconceivable) to shake things up and restore more rational conduct in everyday matters: 'elf and safety, rationing, law 'n' order, ... etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euchrid Posted March 13, 2018 Report Share Posted March 13, 2018 17 hours ago, Puffer said: And back on the subject of the delightful, ever-smiling Mrs Beckham, I consider these shoes from her collection some of the ugliest I have seen for years - and the price (£646) is just stupid: grotesque designer = grotesque designs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastFreddy2 Posted March 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2018 13 hours ago, Puffer said: You've said it all, Freddy, and proved to us that the world - or at least a sizeable chunk of its population - is getting more out-of-hand by the day. It might take another world war (God forbid - but not currently inconceivable) to shake things up and restore more rational conduct in everyday matters: 'elf and safety, rationing, law 'n' order, ... etc I prefer financial insanity to children being slaughtered in a war.... The LOVELY Vicky Beckham getting her money's worth from her boots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastFreddy2 Posted March 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2018 (edited) Another older woman in heels .... Edited March 18, 2018 by FastFreddy2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffer Posted March 18, 2018 Report Share Posted March 18, 2018 6 hours ago, FastFreddy2 said: Another older woman in heels .... Nice! Pamela has gone up in my estimation; she seems to wear the right sort of shoes as a matter of course. But too young for me, naturally ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastFreddy2 Posted March 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 Usually, I would say a cropped trouser does nothing for a woman's look.... Not true today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacchi Alti Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 Sorry I haven't been around lately. Combination of time away and lack of opportunity. Great photos here, and I sit looking at them and wishing I could wear those lovely stilettos. Mind you, I did drive in my 5.5 inch stilettos on Friday evening... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastFreddy2 Posted March 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2018 (edited) http://video.dailymail.co.uk/preview/mol/2017/11/20/6695212025355454312/636x382_MP4_6695212025355454312.mp4 Edited March 22, 2018 by FastFreddy2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastFreddy2 Posted March 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 (edited) The lovely Rosie ..... http:// Edited March 30, 2018 by FastFreddy2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastFreddy2 Posted April 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 The 64 year old Christie Brinkley ...... The way to make an old(er) man happy ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastFreddy2 Posted April 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 No idea who Emily DiDonato is ("catwalk queen"), but I like the look. Where can I get those boots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastFreddy2 Posted April 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 No, no no. Might look like an 80's outfit, but no, April 2018. "Elizabeth Olsen flaunts her braless cleavage legs in plunging leather dress at star-studded Avengers: Infinity War fan event" I corrected the headline ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euchrid Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 On 4/7/2018 at 10:05 PM, FastFreddy2 said: No idea who Emily DiDonato is ("catwalk queen"), but I like the look. Where can I get those boots? i've never heard of her either but --- wowsers!!! that's a great overall look and the boots are luverly too. Me want! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastFreddy2 Posted April 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 The 45 year old Jennifer Garner ... Looks to be make-up free, but still an attractive "package" (style, shape, looks). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffer Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 I don't know who this is - and don't really care (unless she happens to live in the next street): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastFreddy2 Posted April 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 8 hours ago, Puffer said: I don't know who this is - and don't really care (unless she happens to live in the next street): Stunning, but then many lady-boys are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffer Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 9 hours ago, FastFreddy2 said: Stunning, but then many lady-boys are. Did you find 'her' elsewhere? I couldn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastFreddy2 Posted April 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 43 minutes ago, Puffer said: Did you find 'her' elsewhere? I couldn't. Nope .... Just thought I'd mention it ... In case anyone was getting 'carried away' .... I can't imagine a more 'perfect' looking set of legs, standing underneath a slim/trim body. Things that look too good to be true, usually are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euchrid Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 1 hour ago, FastFreddy2 said: Nope .... Just thought I'd mention it ... In case anyone was getting 'carried away' .... I can't imagine a more 'perfect' looking set of legs, standing underneath a slim/trim body. Things that look too good to be true, usually are. She's Holly Deacon--- https://www.instagram.com/hollydeacon/?hl=en 100% woman, so you can fap away with impunity. Sorry she isn't to your "taste" Freddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffer Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 3 hours ago, euchrid said: She's Holly Deacon--- https://www.instagram.com/hollydeacon/?hl=en 100% woman, so you can fap away with impunity. Sorry she isn't to your "taste" Freddy Are you sure? I'd never heard of HD and, looking at what is online, she doesn't seem to resemble much the pic I posted above - which seems to show a much more attractive and less artificial woman than HD's pics reveal. (And I doubt very much whether HD is '100% woman' - at least 10% of her is silicone!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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