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Old July 11th, 2008, 10:23 AM
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Re: what type of car do you own

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McCoy is quite correct, it stems from the campaign of Henry V in France, about the time of Agincourt in 1415AD. It was the practice of the French to cut off the two fingers of any captured longbowmen. Namely the index and middle fingers of the right hand, this prevented use of a longbow at war draw weights.

So after any successful action the victorious 'English' longbowmen would display their fingers to the French as a form of insult, which is still in practice today.

(Use the term 'English' even though the forces fighting for the English King were of various origins.)
So that's what Sir Winston is doing here?

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Old July 11th, 2008, 12:41 PM
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Re: what type of car do you own

Well, here's my current car...


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volvo_S70
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McCoy is quite correct, it stems from the campaign of Henry V in France, about the time of Agincourt in 1415AD. It was the practice of the French to cut off the two fingers of any captured longbowmen. Namely the index and middle fingers of the right hand, this prevented use of a longbow at war draw weights.

So after any successful action the victorious 'English' longbowmen would display their fingers to the French as a form of insult, which is still in practice today.

(Use the term 'English' even though the forces fighting for the English King were of various origins.)
So that's what Sir Winston is doing here?

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Could be worse, I guess; the Index finger could be folded down as well, and then the meaning would REALLY change. Flippin' birdies, anyone?
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Re: what type of car do you own

My car is so old I don't know what to call it. I don't even think the manufacturer exists anymore.
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Re: what type of car do you own

I own a 2000 Grand Prix GT

Looks sorta like this but different color, no bug shield on the front and different rims. In fact I just replaced the tires two days ago, and a headlight last week

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Re: what type of car do you own

got rid of the old holden ute .. and purched a 2005
suzuki grand what a nice car ...
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got rid of the old holden ute .. and purched a 2005
suzuki grand what a nice car ...


somethink much like this one .... 798_47712_3.jpg
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