Yes.It seems they've been selling honours.It's £10 million for a peerage but that only includes robes of the standard design. Purple trimmings are probably dearer.Baronets,further down the stall are wobbling between 1 and 2 million and knighthoods,buy one get one free,are for a measly few hundred grand.
So if your hubby can stump up the ante you could be Lady Devvie as fast as his cheque clears.
Would you like to be Lady Devvie of Cornwall?
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devriesj
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Fri 14 Apr, 2006 06:28 pm
I'd love it. How soon could you ship it?! :wink:
People really buy such things?
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spendius
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Sat 15 Apr, 2006 07:30 am
I should imagine that's just the crude end of the market.Lower down it gets more refined.
Army officers used to buy their commissions.
What would you change if you were a Peeress?And what title would you take?
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devriesj
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Sat 15 Apr, 2006 10:15 am
I really don't know! That's quite an unfamiliar concept to an American.
What COULD one change as a Peeress? I like the "Lady" title. What other titles are there? Countess? Princess?
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Mathos
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Sat 15 Apr, 2006 03:12 pm
You can comment on and vote on any legislation approved by the government. You can also be called upon to ensure 'fair play' is in force.
Isn't that a fantastic honour for those who have purchased their seats.
King Arthur and others would be extremely annoyed.
I think we should have public floggings for the scoundrels concerned.
Would you be 'Master of the Whip?'
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Mame
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Sat 15 Apr, 2006 09:37 pm
I think I'd be called the Mistress of the Whip, and as for would I like it -- is there some reason not to?
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lezzles
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Sun 16 Apr, 2006 06:02 am
Not that I can see, if that is what takes your fancy!
Do you see your roll in life as being there to cater to some guy's fantasies?
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Mathos
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Sun 16 Apr, 2006 07:02 am
All women should view their roles in life as being available to fulfil a man's fantasies. They should be proud of their vocation too.
What else do you think your on the planet for?
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lezzles
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Sun 16 Apr, 2006 08:02 am
I'm certainly not here on my planet to pump up some fool's precious little ego. Real men don't spout such claptrap. They don't need to.
Do you know the difference between "your" and "you're"?
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LightsAndMagic
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Sun 16 Apr, 2006 09:18 am
Questions Game
You're so cute when you're mad. :wink: (Seriously, though, are you really angry?)
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dibs
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Sun 16 Apr, 2006 10:51 am
Im pissed
What are you doing for easter?
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Mame
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Sun 16 Apr, 2006 10:58 am
Looking after my husband who has come down with the 'flu, and maybe painting a couple of pictures, phoning the family... we're having beef and pork souvlaki for dinner....
what are you having?
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CalamityJane
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Sun 16 Apr, 2006 11:08 am
We're having lamb chops and asparagus. I'll have dinner guests
tonight.
Why is dibs pissed?
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Mame
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Sun 16 Apr, 2006 02:37 pm
Because Mathos thinks women are here to service men. But we all know he's just waving red flags, which is why we're laughing at both of them...
Are you a good cook?
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CalamityJane
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Sun 16 Apr, 2006 02:45 pm
Hm, no one has died yet, probably due to me serving Pepto Bismol as dessert, that helps
If I am being served on by my significant other, than I
gladly will return the favor. It has to be a 50/50 balance,
otherwise it won't work. Don't you agree?
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Mame
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Sun 16 Apr, 2006 03:16 pm
Of course, one way or the other, it has to balance out. Pepto Bismol is a great equalizer
Are you celebrating Easter?
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Mathos
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Sun 16 Apr, 2006 03:17 pm
Yes I am having a hot cross bun and a welly throwing contest in the garden.
What are you doing?
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spendius
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Sun 16 Apr, 2006 03:26 pm
I'm just off to the pub laughing at the 50/50 balance idea.The committee meeting relationship principle.
How far did the winning wellie go?
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Mathos
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Sun 16 Apr, 2006 03:30 pm
Almost 75foot, it would have made 80 but a willow got in the way.
How far can you throw one?
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Mame
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Sun 16 Apr, 2006 03:32 pm
About as far as you, probably... they're not very heavy, are they?
I'm thinking of running out to get some sushi... would you like me to get something for you?