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December 23rd 05, 08:54 PM
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A Merry Solstice To All Our Readers
Walt Davidson wrote:
On 23 Dec 2005 05:23:20 -0800, "Mr W Z Boson" wrote: I'm reminded of the words of that great Irish poet, songwriter and drunkard, Shane MacGowan ... Quite. Except that Shane is not Irish. Despite false claims that he is a native of Co. Tipperary, in fact he was born on Christmas Day 1957 in Tunbridge Wells! (Which, by coincidence, is not a million miles from Gillingham ...) He won a scholarship to the posh Westminster School, which he attended for a year until he was expelled (in the interests of street cred, you understand). ;-) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shane_McGowan When I used to meet him "out on the town" in 1976-77, he spoke with a strong North London accent. 73 de G3NYY -- Walt Davidson Email: g3nyy @despammed.com Well, you live and learn. Great song nonetheless. I don't understand the Gillingham reference though. |
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