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Does anyone want a cup of tea before I go?
Yes, please.

Few pleasures are better than tea in the morning.
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Okay - give me 5 minutes. 'Thing', 'Brother Bear' or 'Grumpy' mug?
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'Thing', thank you.

Gibraltar is under attack so help from the Thing is surely needed.

'Grumpy' might be better saved if the assistance is not enough.

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Ah..... wrong Thing [:D]

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Ah..... wrong Thing [:D]

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That will work as well.

Thank you. [:)]
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A beautiful late summer day here and suddenly it feels like a really bad day due to bad die rolls.

Maybe a 'grumpy' cup can make it feel better. Otherwise it will match how I feel.
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My mug says "Alabama Crimson Tide"*. My boss bought it for me of all people. People, when you have a good boss, you have to mentor him and make sure he never leaves.

* Denotes my college team which is well known for its college football** prowess.

** American football. Which I love watching so much.
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Interesting.

I had no idea why the excellent film Crimson Tide was called Crimson Tide. I assumed it was something to do with death emanating from the water.

But it appears that Alabama are known as the Alabama Crimson Tide (and of course Alabama was the name of the sub in the film - GO BAMA!)

So question: What does Crimson Tide mean and why are Alabama known as this?

Thanks

In 1906 or so, football was so young and we didn't really have a nickname. We were called "The Crimson White" because of our jerseys. Then in a game a sportscaster said we looked like a Crimson Tide engulfing our opponent. And it stuck.

Thanks for asking :).
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My mug says "Alabama Crimson Tide"*. My boss bought it for me of all people. People, when you have a good boss, you have to mentor him and make sure he never leaves.

* Denotes my college team which is well known for its college football** prowess.

** American football. Which I love watching so much.
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Interesting.

I had no idea why the excellent film Crimson Tide was called Crimson Tide. I assumed it was something to do with death emanating from the water.

But it appears that Alabama are known as the Alabama Crimson Tide (and of course Alabama was the name of the sub in the film - GO BAMA!)

So question: What does Crimson Tide mean and why are Alabama known as this?

Thanks

In 1906 or so, football was so young and we didn't really have a nickname. We were called "The Crimson White" because of our jerseys. Then in a game a sportscaster said we looked like a Crimson Tide engulfing our opponent. And it stuck.

Thanks for asking :).
Thanks for sharing. :)
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Not to mention, we had a big game yesterday. Was down 21 points (huge deficit) and came back to win. Still ranked #1 for the season. Or at least still an undefeated record for the season.
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I just had a nice cup of tea, probably about to have another. And the Crimson Tide is still undefeated after a very tough game in Death Valley.
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We caught a dogfish off Atlantic Beach & made kippers out of it the other day. I had sweet tea & potato tots with it. Yum!
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Sounds like a sweet day. [:)]
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I have been looking forward to a hot date with Lady Grey for a couple of hours. And when I finally had that hot Lady in front of me She didn't disappoint. [:)]

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I like most all teas and like to switch kinds. The Republic of Tea has a great selection.
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Years ago, my father-in-law (FIL) spent quite a bit of time in Merry Olde England doing work for the US Government. On one occasion, while dining at some posh joint or other, he asked for a southern (American) favorite drink of "Iced tea".

After a long pause, the waiter indicated (ever so politely) that they didn't serve that beverage. My FIL reminded them that all you had to do was brew tea and pour it over ice. The waiter, with a painful grimace on his face, checked with his manager. Eventually, my FIL got his iced tea. He said that it was about the best **** tea he's ever had in his life too. [8D]
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Years ago, my father-in-law (FIL) spent quite a bit of time in Merry Olde England doing work for the US Government. On one occasion, while dining at some posh joint or other, he asked for a southern (American) favorite drink of "Iced tea".

After a long pause, the waiter indicated (ever so politely) that they didn't serve that beverage. My FIL reminded them that all you had to do was brew tea and pour it over ice. The waiter, with a painful grimace on his face, checked with his manager. Eventually, my FIL got his iced tea. He said that it was about the best **** tea he's ever had in his life too. [8D]
[&o] [:)]

Thank you for sharing. [:)]

I so wish that I had been there to witness it.
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Returned from a nice curry with my little warspites. Am now relaxing in front of the computer, catching up on events and listening to Clubbed to Death and drinking a nice big mum of TEA. Life is good [8D]
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Warm, spicy, tea. Snow outside. The German panzers are on the way into the plains of Flanders. Life is indeed good.
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Anybody fancy a brew? I'm just going to the kitchen to make myself one.
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With cream...
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