I left Burnley (Nelson) in 1981 and live in Sussex Not far from Gatwick airport.
Friday morning I was chatting to a work friend in the reception area where I was overheard by a couple of people I'd never met, "He sounds just like Michael", (I think) I overheard her comment to her partner.
Turns out they have just spent time visiting friends in Padiham, staying at the Lawrence Hotel which they thought excellent.
Apparently I sound just like their friend....the Lanky elocution lessons paid off.
So not only have I always been a Claret, but I've always sounded like one too.
Hats off to the Lawrence Hotel.
You can take the lad from Burnley......
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You can take the lad from Burnley......
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Re: You can take the lad from Burnley......
I was outside a bar with my wife and child in Miami, talking to three American lads. One turned to the other and said “he sounds just like Michael”
Micheal Bisping it turned out
Micheal Bisping it turned out
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I was selling my pickup truck and advertised it in the local rag of a rural backwater in Georgia. A girl phoned and asked if it was still for sale - it was I said and I proceeded to give her more details. The phone went quiet for a while then I heard .... Mam .... come and listen to this guy with an "awesome" accent.
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Re: You can take the lad from Burnley......
I used to visit Amerca a lot with my job and Americans love the Lancashire accent I found.
Ps
Particularly the ladies .
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Particularly the ladies .
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Re: You can take the lad from Burnley......
Isn't most of Georgia a rural backwater?atlantalad wrote:I was selling my pickup truck and advertised it in the local rag of a rural backwater in Georgia. A girl phoned and asked if it was still for sale - it was I said and I proceeded to give her more details. The phone went quiet for a while then I heard .... Mam .... come and listen to this guy with an "awesome" accent.
Good BBQ though