FTOF Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 1 minute ago, saintnextlifetime said: I guess you are right. . . .but what about the word rozzers though. . No idea, but it's far superior to "cop". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 (edited) 5 minutes ago, DumboBud said: But there is no need to be such a yank about it. I feel obligated to go to the john with some Jell-O................................. Edited February 15, 2018 by FTOF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Arthur Blair Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 A bit of the cladding fell of the building, the cordon was health and safety gone mad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintnextlifetime Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 3 minutes ago, Eric Arthur Blair said: A bit of the cladding fell of the building, the cordon was health and safety gone mad. Well that's the rozzers I suppose . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Arthur Blair Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, saintnextlifetime said: Well that's the rozzers I suppose . . I spoke to the young "copper" and he pointed out the bare patch on the otherwise immaculately clad wall. He said "the tape is to keep people away in case any more falls off". I feel safe going to bed tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 Just now, Eric Arthur Blair said: I spoke to the young "copper" and he pointed out the bare patch on the otherwise immaculately clad wall. He said "the tape is to keep people away in case any more falls off". I feel safe going to bed tonight. Hope you're no sleeping under the police station. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintnextlifetime Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 1 minute ago, Eric Arthur Blair said: I spoke to the young "copper" and he pointed out the bare patch on the otherwise immaculately clad wall. He said "the tape is to keep people away in case any more falls off". I feel safe going to bed tonight. Did he call you sir. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintGlenburn Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 I spoke to the young "copper" and he pointed out the bare patch on the otherwise immaculately clad wall. He said "the tape is to keep people away in case any more falls off". I feel safe going to bed tonight. What cell you in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 59 minutes ago, Eric Arthur Blair said: A bit of the cladding fell of the building, the cordon was health and safety gone mad. Aye but did it fall or was it pushed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottd Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 1 hour ago, saintnextlifetime said: I have even heard cops in this country use the word cop. . What about rozzers though , where does that one come from . . Or where does calling them ‘filth’ come from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabuddies Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 1 minute ago, scottd said: Or where does calling them ‘filth’ come from? Criminals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintnextlifetime Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 7 hours ago, scottd said: Or where does calling them ‘filth’ come from? . .or pigs for that matter. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickMcD Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 14 hours ago, MWISAINT71 said: Does anyone know why the are called Busy's? When I moved to Bangor in 1985, our local police station was like a fortress with armed police on the gates. If a tile got blown off the roof it was usually caused by a bomb. Now the new police station is like a modern office block and the opening hours are 9am until 5-30 pm, closing for an hour at lunchtime. Police are still regularly called peelers over here, which I quite like. The old RUC uniform was green, ironically called rifle green, which looked more like black. Of course that led to them getting called black bastards. When relative peace came along and officers removed there flak jackets and helmets, they regularly heard shouts of ' So you're no really black bastards!' If any of our readers ever visit Belfast, I highly recommend a visit to the old Crumlin Road Jail. Well worth a visit. Amongst it's alumni were Ian Paisley and Martin McGuinness, luckily not at the same time. So too, incredibly, was Eamon de Valera. PS. I genuinely believe that if Martin McGuiness was still alive, we wouldn't have this crazy impasse over here about devolved government. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TPAFKATS Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 PS. I genuinely believe that if Martin McGuiness was still alive, we wouldn't have this crazy impasse over here about devolved government. Even with Arlene batting for the other side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickMcD Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 2 hours ago, TPAFKATS said: Even with Arlene batting for the other side? Arlene is in deep brown stuff over the Renewable Heat Incentive Inquiry. It was her refusal to step aside temporarily (or maybe for good) that made Sinn Fein walk away from Stormont. The inquiry starts in a couple of weeks and I imagine Arlene is a tad nervous. The Irish language thing is a red rag to Unionists and Sinn Fein's absolute insistence that it must go ahead looks like a real deal breaker. All those buggers are on full pay for doing sod all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyond our ken Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 19 hours ago, scottd said: Probably someone dead in the cells and they are thinking how best to cover it up. A big pile of asbestos from the void spaces should do the trick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyond our ken Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 17 hours ago, HSS said: Just a guess......something to do with busybodies? bizzy lizzies I think, it's a scouse term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyond our ken Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 2 hours ago, TPAFKATS said: Even with Arlene batting for the other side? from Trimble to Tremble at the thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintnextlifetime Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 3 hours ago, RickMcD said: When I moved to Bangor in 1985, our local police station was like a fortress with armed police on the gates. If a tile got blown off the roof it was usually caused by a bomb. Now the new police station is like a modern office block and the opening hours are 9am until 5-30 pm, closing for an hour at lunchtime. Police are still regularly called peelers over here, which I quite like. The old RUC uniform was green, ironically called rifle green, which looked more like black. Of course that led to them getting called black bastards. When relative peace came along and officers removed there flak jackets and helmets, they regularly heard shouts of ' So you're no really black bastards!' If any of our readers ever visit Belfast, I highly recommend a visit to the old Crumlin Road Jail. Well worth a visit. Amongst it's alumni were Ian Paisley and Martin McGuinness, luckily not at the same time. So too, incredibly, was Eamon de Valera. PS. I genuinely believe that if Martin McGuiness was still alive, we wouldn't have this crazy impasse over here about devolved government. Interesting bit of history Rick, didn't know de Valera had been held in the north. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud the Baker Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 29 minutes ago, saintnextlifetime said: Interesting bit of history Rick, didn't know de Valera had been held in the north. . I presume that was before the north was a separate entity, I certainly don't think de Valera would have considered himself abroad in Belfast. While we're wandering down this cul de sac I'd disagree with Rick and say I suspect the Unionists and particularly their leader are the ones to blame for the impasse - the current situation where they hold the balance of power at Westminster suits them fine. ************** Sorry about my late response to the thread, it's been a Lontimecoming BAWA's own personal Blue Meanie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickMcD Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 Just want to make it clear that I don't blame Sinn Fein for the current situation. One lot is as bad as the other. Strange that The Chuckle Brothers could get on so well yet the current MLA's are as far away from sustaining a working relationship as they were before the Good Friday Agreement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smcc Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 18 hours ago, DumboBud said: Origin Early 18th century (as a verb): perhaps from obsolete cap ‘arrest’, from Old French caper ‘seize’, from Latin capere. The noun is from copper. Cop - constable on patrol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 Evening all. The cop shop is open for business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 11 minutes ago, HSS said: Evening all. The cop shop is open for business. Phew, just in time for the weekends visitors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 21 minutes ago, faraway saint said: Phew, just in time for the weekends visitors. I better no leave Renfrew this weekend then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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