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Date Posted: 13:42:45 11/20/00 Mon
Author: Bah Humbug
Subject: Re: ODE TO THE BARMY BOYS (AND GIRLS) IN LAHORE
In reply to: Matt 's message, "ODE TO THE BARMY BOYS (AND GIRLS) IN LAHORE" on 13:25:02 11/20/00 Mon

> How about another version:

While I know it's mean to grouse
I've heard more noise in an empty house
I'd put it down to lack of beer
But the silence made me shed a tear

You really were a sorry shower
Were you all shagging David Gower?
Let's hope Sri Lanka's much more loud
The Barmy Army, "English and proud"

Ode to the barmy boys (and girls) in Lahore
>
>
> Looking back, i'm sure you'll remember,
> That cracking week in mid-November.
>
> Coming to Lahore, who'd know what you'd find?
> But it wasn't what you had in mind!
>
> The expectation - 'WHAT NO BOOZE'
> And probably see England loose!
>
> We were all wrong on both accounts.
> Alcohol to be had in copious amounts!!
>
>
> And England earned a creditable draw.
> Who could have really asked for more?
>
> A Thorpy ton, and 'Chalky' White,
> Another cracking tour highlight.
>
> "JIVA, JIVA, PAKISTAN!!!!!"
> The funny, bearded, old green man.
>
> The painted warrior, our own prized fighter!!!
> And Tony's pockets somewhat lighter.
>
> But back in England, life's not the pits.
> We're still here, and still got the shits!!!
>
> As some of you already know.
> And Toby's video will surely show.
>
> Stomach pains, I couldn't duck it.
> And became very close with a big red bucket!!!!
>
> And while you've left your 5-star hotel.
> A crumbling shit-hole is where we still dwell.
>
> So watch on Sky, life's not that bad,
> Look out for us in Faisalabad.
>
> Then E I E I E I O
> IT'S OFF TO KARCHI WE MUST GO.
> AND WHEN WE WIN THE SERIES, THIS IS WHAT WE'LL SING.
> WE ARE ENGLAND, SUPER ENGLAND, GOUGHIE IS OUR KING.
>
> Cheers
>
> From the barmy boys from the YWCA

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Re: ODE TO THE BARMY BOYS (AND GIRLS) IN LAHORE -- Baa Black Sheep, 14:47:18 11/20/00 Mon
- Re: ODE TO THE BARMY BOYS (AND GIRLS) IN LAHORE -- Bah Humbug, 15:03:28 11/20/00 Mon
  - Re: ODE TO THE BARMY BOYS (AND GIRLS) IN LAHORE -- Baa Baa Black Sheep, 15:44:16 11/20/00 Mon
    - Re: ODE TO THE BARMY BOYS (AND GIRLS) IN LAHORE -- Bah Humbug, 19:00:27 11/20/00 Mon
      - Re: ODE TO THE BARMY BOYS (AND GIRLS) IN LAHORE -- Bah Handbag, 08:22:31 11/21/00 Tue
        Re: ODE TO THE BARMY BOYS (AND GIRLS) IN LAHORE -- Shag Shag Black Sheep, 09:01:48 11/21/00 Tue
        Re: ODE TO THE BARMY BOYS (AND GIRLS) IN LAHORE -- Arthur of the Britons., 10:40:48 11/21/00 Tue
        Re: ODE TO THE BARMY BOYS (AND GIRLS) IN LAHORE -- Cry God for Harry, England and St George, 12:04:18 11/21/00 Tue
        Re: ODE TO THE BARMY BOYS (AND GIRLS) IN LAHORE -- The Archers, 13:38:33 11/21/00 Tue
        Re: ODE TO THE BARMY BOYS (AND GIRLS) IN LAHORE -- ZZZZZZzzzzzzzz, 13:50:50 11/21/00 Tue
        Re: ODE TO THE BARMY BOYS (AND GIRLS) IN LAHORE -- Matt, 14:00:25 11/21/00 Tue
        Re: ODE TO THE BARMY BOYS (AND GIRLS) IN LAHORE -- Keep your hair on, 14:54:50 11/21/00 Tue
        Re: ODE TO THE BARMY BOYS (AND GIRLS) IN LAHORE -- GAZ, 15:29:39 11/21/00 Tue
        Re: ODE TO THE BARMY BOYS (AND GIRLS) IN LAHORE -- Wooh, handbags, 16:10:51 11/21/00 Tue
        Re: ODE TO THE BARMY BOYS (AND GIRLS) IN LAHORE -- GAZ, 18:34:51 11/21/00 Tue
        Re: ODE -- Austin Powers, 22:26:52 11/21/00 Tue
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        Re: ODE TO THE BARMY BOYS (AND GIRLS) IN LAHORE -- Will Shakespeare, 14:07:40 11/21/00 Tue
    - Re: ODE TO THE BARMY BOYS (AND GIRLS) IN LAHORE -- Baa Baa, 21:02:38 12/05/00 Tue
Re: ODE TO THE BARMY BOYS (AND GIRLS) IN LAHORE -- Big Dave, 19:20:43 11/20/00 Mon
- Re: ODE TO THE BARMY BOYS (AND GIRLS) IN LAHORE -- Physician, heal thyself, 09:29:02 11/21/00 Tue
  - Re: ODE TO THE BARMY BOYS (AND GIRLS) IN LAHORE -- fred, 18:42:29 11/30/00 Thu
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Re: ODE TO THE BARMY BOYS (AND GIRLS) IN LAHORE -- Ted Balls, 00:36:01 12/04/00 Mon