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or rather avoiding it, due to current political shenanigans over the Falklands. Is my protest really only having an effect on relatively poor farmers who are not arsed about the Malvenas, or a valid stance?


 
Posted : 23/06/2012 9:22 pm
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Malvenas

Malvinas. 🙄


 
Posted : 23/06/2012 9:23 pm
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Don, I think you mean "The Falkland Islands"


 
Posted : 23/06/2012 9:25 pm
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Oh OK clever dick/don I am about half way down the Chilean alternative (+ some rather nice home made Raspberry Vodka) 😆


 
Posted : 23/06/2012 9:26 pm
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No, I'm happy with Islas Malvinas, thanks.


 
Posted : 23/06/2012 9:28 pm
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I've just watched a brilliant Argentinian film. Should I be ashamed?


 
Posted : 23/06/2012 10:24 pm
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I've been licking out the inside of a Fray Bentos tin...will I burn in hell?


 
Posted : 23/06/2012 10:31 pm
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No, I'm happy with Islas Malvinas, thanks.

Please explain the cultural/historical origins of the name Malvinas. Is that what the original Argentinian population of the islands called them?


 
Posted : 23/06/2012 10:41 pm
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Please explain the cultural/historical origins of the name Malvinas. Is that what the original Argentinian population of the islands called them?

Why?
I'm quite happy wearing my trainers without tying the laces.
I'm quite happy about riding my bike without wearing a helmet.
I was wary about putting mayonnaise on chips until I went to Amsterdam, no I'm quite happy about it.
Shall I explain my reasons for these too. I fear this could be a long night. 🙄


 
Posted : 23/06/2012 10:44 pm
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^^ lol^^


 
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I've been licking out the inside of a Fray Bentos tin...will I burn in hell?

That's in Uruguay so you're probably safe. You might be a footballing racist though.


 
Posted : 23/06/2012 10:47 pm
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I had some nice Argentinian wine the other night.

As to what the 'original' inhabitants of the islands called them...well, i guess that until we learn how to converse with penguins, we'll never know.

😉


 
Posted : 23/06/2012 10:52 pm
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I spent some time in Argentina last year. I was worried what they might make of a Brit like me. In fact the average man on the street clearly doesn't/didn't give two hoots about The Falklands, at that time at least. I cant imagine its changed greatly. They have better things to think about like which amazing steak to eat.

And the wine is great. Though a few people told me that the export the tat and based on what I tried when I was there I am inclined to agree.

Amazing country, lovely people, astounding food and the best long distance buses in the world!


 
Posted : 23/06/2012 10:54 pm
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I heard a Gary Glitter track the other day. And didn't switch off.


 
Posted : 23/06/2012 10:55 pm
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the average man on the street clearly doesn't/didn't give two hoots about The Falklands

Probably the same as here then.

Although our buses are sh*t.


 
Posted : 23/06/2012 10:57 pm
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Well thanks gents. That's cleared up my quandary then. 😐
(think I'll risk it in future, as long as it's Fairtrade!)


 
Posted : 24/06/2012 12:06 pm
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You drinking again after last weekend? 🙂

Couldn't even face shandy 'till Friday.


 
Posted : 24/06/2012 12:45 pm