In Praise of Manchester - Centre Of My Universe!

There was that film released last year(can't remember what it was called)about zombies and a lot of it was filmed in manchester. It was eerie because it was empty with no people there, like the shot they did of london.

Manchester, England, England
Across the Atlantic Sea
And i'm a genius, genius
And i believe in God
And i believe that God
Believes in Claude
That's me . . . .

Autralia, that's Shaun of the Undead . . .

No setanta, was released a year before that. Was about the whole of london being killed by this virus, and they went to manchester to escape the zombies. Intellectual type of movie.

Intellectual eh?


Not for me then . . .

Funnily enough, I thought of that song from "Hair" this morning, and I was going to put it in.
Not for the first time, Set has beaten me to it.

Long time no see, pal, and I have been missing you on at least 2 other threads.

Festive greetings, and I'm off for a blow-out and piss-up....er, Xmas meal and celebratory drink.

McT

Enjoy yerself, McT . . . i don't know why we have Mancunian obsession, but that leapt immediately to mind . . . don't drink and drive, old friend . . . i'm off to such a do with my Sweetiepie's co-workers this afternoon . . .

Australia, do you mean 28 days later?

McTag: have a good time!

Setanta: Hiya

msolga: I enjoyed your post, it's not my thread....just wanted to post like I really speak! From the way you describe yourself - you would love it here, there's lots of areas that could be described as 'boho'. I'm sad about your break-up, it takes a long time to re-adjust (I Iknow) hope your happy and peaceful. We are a family of massive cat lovers. I lost my ancient cat last year (Ted) and my dog (Jack) the year, before he used to like me 'hoovering' him - he was fearless and loving, I miss him a lot. I really grieved for him - for ages I used to think I could here him 'snuffling' next to my bed. I'm not getting anymore pets.....I was too upset when they died. Mr S showed me a note that I'd left for him (it was in his pocket) it said 'please hoover downstairs, and don't forget the dog or he'll be pissed off'.

Ah, Sarah, to lose a beloved critter is a truly sad thing.
I have this picture of your Mr S hoovering a deliriously happy Jack. Nice picture! Speaking of ancient cats: The oldest I ever had was Polly, who lived to the grand old age of 23! Those grey tabbies are truly remarkable!
I hope, if you're determined not to have any more pets, that you're at least able to visit some! A life without animals is quite unnatural, I believe.

One thing I really like about the British is their dottiness about animals. A very endearing characteristic.

Could you please translate "boho" for me. A bit like Soho but different? A less salubrious Soho perhaps?

Abt time I paid Manchester a visit...

Margo

I think "boho" refers to bohemian.

KP

Thanks for that, KP.
(Except I'm Olga & not margo :wink: )

D'oh!

Rushed response - very sorry to you both!

KP

This seems to happen to you quite often, Miss Olga . . .


(Pete, i did the same thing just the other day . . . )

Not to worry, KP ... It happens constantly. It's the Oz/feline thing that confuses folk, apparently.

I think I might have to get a doggy avatar! So's people can tell the difference.

The mind boggles!

... and then create a thread called The Dog Room!

Meow ! ! !

Thinking, thinking: What do I know about Manchester?

Home of Manchester United, home of (what used to be) the Manchester Guardian - a wonderful newspaper! .... there was a song, way back in dark ages called Manchester Cathedral, once home of the manchester industry ...... um, I think that's about it! That's not a lot, is it?

What else is Manchester's claim to fame in 2004? I'm interested ....