Phew! That's okay then.
As long as you're kidding I don't mind in the slightest, dear! (Isn't 'dear' the most patronising affectionate term?)
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Amerella,
Thu 27 Jun 2002, 10:36,
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When it comes to patronising terms,
men win easily, nothing can patronise a male schovinist, it's practically a turn on to them.
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busy phil is still bloody busy,
Thu 27 Jun 2002, 10:58,
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