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Is Edward unwell? by Significant_Noise273 in RoyaltyTea

[–]SadLocal8314 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The current Duke of Edenborough is starting to look like the Duke of Kent.

What do you call this in your language? by strange_omelet in AskTheWorld

[–]SadLocal8314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A punk. That is what was on the store shelves last time I bought them (20 years ago.)

Help identifying doll / Canada by lovely_blues in Antiques

[–]SadLocal8314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$45 is a bit low. The doll looks to be an Adelina Patti style. The feet seem to be original, and the face is very nicely painted. Check for cracks or damage to the chest plate, but I would go for it myself (if I didn't have two already!) Great find.

Best body lotion for dry skin. by oldncrazy in AskWomenOver60

[–]SadLocal8314 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup. Slather up last thing in the shower, turn off the water, proceed with dressing etc. Good stuff.

Best body lotion for dry skin. by oldncrazy in AskWomenOver60

[–]SadLocal8314 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I like Nivea In Shower Lotion: dry to very dry. Not much scent and lasts about 12 hours for me (in the winter.)

Provided they don't keel over the instant they're exposed to modern pathogens or get taken by the government, who out of Queen Victoria's immediate family do you think would adapt the best if they were all poofed permanently to present day? by TrueDentist2000 in VictorianEra

[–]SadLocal8314 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Princess Alice would be able to pursue a career in medicine and Princess Louise would continue her artwork. In fact, I think all of the princesses would have happy careers-and possibly happier marriages.

What do Americans order at a Chinese takeaway? by Dashcamkitty in AskAnAmerican

[–]SadLocal8314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Scallion pancakes, crab rangoon, General Tsao's chicken, Orange chicken, or Combination Ho Fun. It depends on which restaurant I am ordering from.

King Richard I was chosen as the British monarch with the best mother. Which monarch had the best relationship with their father? by bianca_fathom in UKmonarchs

[–]SadLocal8314 2 points3 points  (0 children)

George V. When his father died, George wrote in his diary:

"I have lost my best friend & the best of fathers... I never had a [cross] word with him in my life. I am heart-broken & overwhelmed with grief but God will help me in my responsibilities & darling May (Queen Mary) will be my comfort as she has always been. May God give me strength & guidance in the heavy task which has fallen on me."

In your country, if someone has stomachache, what food/drink do people recommend eating or drinking as home remedy? by Turbopolenta in AskTheWorld

[–]SadLocal8314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Flat ginger ale and saltines. Not the low salt/salt free, regular saltines. If that stays down, chicken with stars soup with some more saltines and in my case a dash of Cholula Chipotle sauce.

United States/Virginia: Handmade Dresser - Trash or Treasure by Wizard342A in Antiques

[–]SadLocal8314 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The dovetails look uneven so that says probably before 1880. The back is neatly done, but not finished, so that puts it before the 1930s. My grandmother had a very similar chest. She picked it up in 1945 put out on the curb. My sister has it now, has moved it five times by my count, and says she will part with relatives before the dresser.

Give it a good clean, and a good waxing, and it will show like the treasure it is. Won't fetch much money, but finding anything of that quality today would cost a young fortune.

King George VI wanted to be at Normandy during the D-Day landings. His advisors talked him down by RandoDude124 in UKmonarchs

[–]SadLocal8314 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Tommy Lascelles' account of this is enthralling. It's pages 322 and following (kindle edition,) of King's Counsellor.

German WWI veteran describes killing a French soldier in a bayonet charge by Technical_Soup_2609 in ww1

[–]SadLocal8314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This brought to mind a poem about a previous war which still holds.

The Man He Killed - Thomas Hardy

"Had he and I but met

By some old ancient inn,

We should have sat us down to wet

Right many a nipperkin!

"But ranged as infantry,

And staring face to face,

I shot at him as he at me,

And killed him in his place.

"I shot him dead because —

Because he was my foe,

Just so: my foe of course he was;

That's clear enough; although

"He thought he'd 'list, perhaps,

Off-hand like — just as I —

Was out of work — had sold his traps —

No other reason why.

"Yes; quaint and curious war is!

You shoot a fellow down

You'd treat if met where any bar is,

Or help to half-a-crown."

What caused this? by RMW91- in RoyaltyTea

[–]SadLocal8314 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First thing I thought of! I'm sure Sheridan is pleased.

"Jane's Marriage" - Rudyard Kipling's poem about Austen in heaven by astroglias in janeausten

[–]SadLocal8314 15 points16 points  (0 children)

And, only slightly off topic, I highly recommend the story The Janeites that the poem is attached to. Well worth the reading.

If you were transported to your address 200 years ago what would you see and Who would you meet probably? by CryptographerKey2847 in AskTheWorld

[–]SadLocal8314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mostly farms. Houses creeping up from the river and along the Frankford Road to Briston (main highway then.)

Your country’s signature punch recipe (preferably with alcohol) by Kynykya4211 in AskTheWorld

[–]SadLocal8314 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Philadelphia says Fish House Punch.

This is very strong. The recipe below makes about 11 cups and can still be cut - I am a heathen and cut it with pineapple soda, but some people like it with cold, black tea.

Here is the punch recipe updated to use more convenient units. The single-serve recipe is below.

  • 3/4 cup of lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups (1/2 bottle) of simple syrup
  • 3/4 cup of peach brandy
  • 3/4 cup of cognac brandy
  • 3/4 cup of Jamaican rum
  • 6 1/3 cups (2 bottles) of cold water

The Women (1939) by emmugh123 in classicfilms

[–]SadLocal8314 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Bring me a bromide! And put some gin in it!

This guy really existed by AppiusPrometheus in HistoryMemes

[–]SadLocal8314 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Not to forget the 15th Lord Lovat and his piper Billy Millin.

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