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tzechuk

Joined: 20 Dec 2004
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 2:54 am Post subject: Derby, UK |
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OK, Nottingham, too... oh what the heck - the whole of East Midlands.
If you are from any of the counties in East Midlands, but specifically Nottingham and Derby, please write here.
I am from Derby! |
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Johnny5
Joined: 05 May 2009 Location: Chungju
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 2:58 am Post subject: |
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| I am from the hotbed of civilization known as Belper, Derbyshire. |
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Sleepy in Seoul

Joined: 15 May 2004 Location: Going in ever decreasing circles until I eventually disappear up my own fundament - in NZ
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 3:07 am Post subject: |
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| I visited Derby once. I became lost in the ring roads and left three days later. |
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tzechuk

Joined: 20 Dec 2004
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 4:17 pm Post subject: |
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| Johnny5 wrote: |
| I am from the hotbed of civilization known as Belper, Derbyshire. |
No way! I like Belper. Lovely little town.
Isn't anyone else from East Midlands? |
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Protonoto
Joined: 17 Dec 2008
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 4:31 pm Post subject: |
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| I'm from the west midlands.. guess that doesn't really count though :'( |
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morrisonhotel
Joined: 18 Jul 2009 Location: Gyeonggi-do
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 11:37 pm Post subject: |
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| I did a year at Leicester uni but I doubt that counts. |
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PigeonFart
Joined: 27 Apr 2006
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Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 1:48 am Post subject: |
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I heard that Derby is actually pronounced "dahh-bee." Is that correct?
I'm not from there myself. |
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kiwiinkorea
Joined: 17 Aug 2009
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Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 2:00 am Post subject: |
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| I'm from the East Midlands. My family all live in Derby, Nottingham or Leicester area. I am from Lincs myself and also spent a few years living in Leicester. |
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tzechuk

Joined: 20 Dec 2004
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Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 2:41 am Post subject: |
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| PigeonFart wrote: |
I heard that Derby is actually pronounced "dahh-bee." Is that correct?
I'm not from there myself. |
Yes. Dah-bee. |
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tiger fancini

Joined: 21 Mar 2006 Location: Testicles for Eyes
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Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 5:41 am Post subject: |
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| I'm not from around there, but I've always wanted to go to Melton Mowbray. Anyone know if it's possible to take a tour of the pork pie factory and get some freebies? |
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He with Horns on Head
Joined: 19 Aug 2009 Location: Cybergoat farm
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Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 5:57 am Post subject: |
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| tiger fancini wrote: |
| I'm not from around there, but I've always wanted to go to Melton Mowbray. Anyone know if it's possible to take a tour of the pork pie factory and get some freebies? |
Pork pie, lol |
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Beeyee

Joined: 29 May 2007
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Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 8:33 pm Post subject: |
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| I'm from Derby. Alvaston to be precise. |
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tzechuk

Joined: 20 Dec 2004
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Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 9:24 pm Post subject: |
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| Beeyee wrote: |
| I'm from Derby. Alvaston to be precise. |
No Way!
That's right by Chellaston! |
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fromtheuk
Joined: 31 Mar 2007
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Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 9:32 pm Post subject: |
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| I'm from Wollaton, Nottingham. Many years ago we lived in West Bridgford. |
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tiger fancini

Joined: 21 Mar 2006 Location: Testicles for Eyes
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Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 9:45 pm Post subject: |
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| I've been to Beeston Market. Good place for cow auctions. |
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