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I used to live in Ashington, Northumberland from 1965-1971 and from 1995-2000.

I wonder if anyone has heard of the expression 'gob box' or something similar.

kat

Well that's far enough north for me lass I can propose you for membership if you'd like?

Sorry, I've not come across that expression before, maybe some of our other members have.........? A free pint in the bar for those who have.

* off before getting trampled in the rush*

Thanks Granny I would like to be proposed as a member.


Kat

Seconded

Welcome to our new member

Are you asking that question to suggest to us that you're somewhat of a loquacious nature....
(I could be wrong but I'm guessing gob box is a version of chatter box and if correct I claim my free at the bar please)

When it's been confirmed MC, when it's been confirmed BTW, does Roast live near you? & why hasn't she been proposed for membership?

Now I'll over & add our new member

I've never heard of 'gob box'. Now 'gob sh*te' is a different matter!

turvy


BTW mine's a pint of vodka and vimto please Granny.

Has anyone previously encountered the verb 'to banjo'?

I came across it the other day in a Rugby League sense, and I like it very much.

Thank you Granny, Turvy and MC for welcoming me and accepting me.

Kat

Thanks MC for your help.

Kat

to banjo as in to clobber someone? I've always thought it could 've come from the Irish to banjax?

Indeed! It was suggested to me that it was the noise made when the blow was landed, as if the injured party had been clocked with a banjo. Needless to say, I like this very much

Granny, Roast certainly lives as oop North as we do so her credentials are good. She's only just survived single sign-on and hasn't been on much but I'll certainly propose her for membership...

(Still waiting for confirmation of that free )

Just what does membership entail? Will I need my own whippet?

Optional chuck, purely optional but new members are in the chair..... to the bar

Hiya

I do live in Geordieland, not too sure whats this thread about ?
just noticed the Geordieland bit Trish

This thread is about joining us northern researchers in a club thing. Want to?

aye why not

Im Trish btw from near Wallsend

Hiya Bonnie, I see you've already met our barsteward Bagpuss!

seconded for membership & thee'll be on't page shortly

Seconded? Oh, right, your counting me as having firsted the lass. Fair dos. Welcome to the club, Bonnie, or Trish, whichever you prefer.