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I've not lost my scouse accent despite living daan souf for nearly 27 years . My kids were 12 & 10 when we moved, Sarah (eldest) can switch between scouse and South East accents and James has a South East accent but still says northern words bath & grass (not barth or grarss).
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Morning Helen and everyone
Been busy here with lots of posts since I was last on, so I may not be caught up with everything but hope everyone is doing as well as they can.
Really hoping for the best for you today Dingg after the difficult time you’ve been having. It’s good to see your hubby is feeling a bit better.
No cat pictures today-Nyx was sick a couple of times on Sunday and has been a bit subdued in herself and sleeping more but hopefully she’ll be back to her usual self very soon.
It’s feeling very chilly here today-honestly can’t believe it’s nearly May! I’m sitting under my heated blanket having my coffee this morning-ridiculous,
Sarah xx
My mum had a very broad Yorkshire accent. Nowt for nothing, dutha for do you. My father was Ukrainian, so I have quite a flat accent with hints of Yorkshire. I lived at Uni with a lad from St Alban's and one from Cheshire. I thought they sounded very posh. My wife is from West Yorkshire and her accent is alit softer.
Hello Ukiboy
Like Soc I am from Oldham, indeed I have lived here for 70 years (on the correct side of the Pennines ) never having moved out. (all 4 of my children have!!)
I have a very broad Lancashire accent and according to my wife (from south Manchester who speaks the King's English) the further away from Oldham I am the broader my accent gets.
We have a place in Turkey and some of my Turkish friends who speak very good English have trouble understanding me!! . It's a good job everything on the Community is written and not spoken - and no I don't have a flat cap, clogs and a ferret.
Best wishes - Brian.

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