h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Thank-oo, fwt!

I shall be working hard at the weird 'll's...

- Jordan

I'm not a Sassenach! I'm a Scotsman born and bred!

And my first name isn't Justin, either. Sheesh, you'd think you could tell the difference, you dirty sinner.

- Jordan

Glad to hear it!

I'd hug Matholwch, but he doesn't know who I am. That's because he's from Cwyrmmawhatsit.

I'm kidding! Right, guys?

- Jordan

Hi Fred .

"Now Math is going to comment on my appalling pronunciation"

Not at all, but I will suggest you wear a bib until you get it right .

Blessings,
Matholwch /|\.

Hi Jordan (I know that you are not Justin's programmer really ).

Actually I am from Bontddu, near Dolgellau, in Merionydd, now part of Gwynedd. Though presently I am living in Drenewydd in Powys.

Quick note: you do all know that Llanfair.P.G. is not a real Welsh place name don't you? That it was invented to impress the English tourists and sell postcards.

If you want a real Welsh place name which is guaranteed to have you dribbling try Rhosllaneruchog, or Llwyngwril, or Llanelltyd, or Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon).

Now I have to go before the mental image of you lot trying to pronounce all that overwhelms my bladder control .

Blessings,
Matholwch /|\.

They should all emigrate to NZ - land where men are men, and because that verse is (alleged to be) about Australia, are safe.
No seriously, my Aunt Mary, Uncle George, cousins Jimmy and Gwyneth used to live in Wales, and my cousin Marjorie, her son, daughter in law and grandson still do. The language seems fascinating.

SWlswllewllththyhywnrrrrtgy...

SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS...

SLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHRrerererer...

LLLLLLLLLlpererhhthththtyrrrrrrrrrwwwnenewryn...

I tried that, Matholwch. My bathroom mirror is now covered in spit, and one of my housemates came in while I was in the middle of pronunciation. I nearly died of embarassment! I hope you're pleased with yourself!

- Jordan

Jordan .

Now you understand the handicaps that we Welsh must struggle with on a daily basis then perchance you would be more kind to us?

After all the British Government spends more each year on Punjabi and Hindi than it does on Welsh. Ask at your local library what language courses are on offer as part of their Adult Education programme and I'll bet Welsh is a very poor third along with Gaelic and Gallic, if it is there at all.

Blessings,
Matholwch /|\.

Pity us here across the other side of the Matholwch! I can't even get a Langenscheidt Teach Yourself Welsh course!

Della

I shall take pity on you and once I've returned from my wedding on Saturday I shall get onto our National Assembly website and track down some online Welsh language tools if you so wish.

Jordan .

Blessings both,
Matholwch the Hoovooloo /|\.

Thank you Matholwch, and congratulations on your forthcoming wedding! May I be a wonderful and glorious day for you both

May *it* be a happy day... Bless you both...