Enough said

An officer in the U.S. naval Reserve was attending a conference that included
admirals from both the U.S. Navy and the French Navy. At a cocktail reception,
he found himself in a small group that included personnel from both navies.

The French Admiral started complaining that whereas Europeans learned many
languages, Americans learned only English. He then asked, "Why is it that we
have to speak English in these conferences rather than you speak French?"

Without hesitating, the American Admiral replied, "Maybe it's because the
Brits, Canadians, Aussies and Americans arranged it so you would not have to
speak in German."

The group became silent.


Arthur Kramer
344th BG 494th BS
England, France, Belgium, Holland, Germany
Visit my WW II B-26 website at:
http://www.coastcomp.com/artkramer

ArtKramr wrote :

Without hesitating, the American Admiral replied, "Maybe it's
because the Brits, Canadians, Aussies and Americans arranged it so
you would not have to speak in German."

Who helped USA to get its independence from UK ?
Enough said.

"Skysurfer" wrote in message
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Who helped USA to get its independence from UK ?
Enough said.


Yup. Without the help of France the US would be an English-speaking country
today.

"Skysurfer" wrote in message
. 0.4...
ArtKramr wrote :

Without hesitating, the American Admiral replied, "Maybe it's
because the Brits, Canadians, Aussies and Americans arranged it so
you would not have to speak in German."

Who helped USA to get its independence from UK ?
Enough said.

Given that the United Kingdom came into being in 1801, you are incorrect.

Jarg

Steven P. McNicoll wrote :

Who helped USA to get its independence from UK ?
Enough said.

Yup. Without the help of France the US would be an
English-speaking country today.

LOL. I'm sure you've understood what i meant.
But imagine, without France you'd still have the 5 o'clock tea and a
Queen :-p

"Skysurfer" wrote in message
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LOL. I'm sure you've understood what i meant.


I did.



But imagine, without France you'd still have the 5 o'clock tea and a
Queen :-p


Isn't tea time 4 o'clock?

Jarg wrote :

Without hesitating, the American Admiral replied, "Maybe it's
because the Brits, Canadians, Aussies and Americans arranged it
so you would not have to speak in German."

Who helped USA to get its independence from UK ?
Enough said.

Given that the United Kingdom came into being in 1801, you are
incorrect.

Given that Germany won the 1870's war and we were still speaking in
French after that, the original post was incorrect ...

Steven P. McNicoll wrote:

"Skysurfer" wrote in message

But imagine, without France you'd still have the 5 o'clock tea and a
Queen :-p

Isn't tea time 4 o'clock?

Hah, caught you! Only a bloody Torry would know that!

Bill Ranck
Blacksburg, Va.

Subject: Enough said
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Date: 1/13/04 10:45 AM Pacific Standard Time
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Steven P. McNicoll wrote:

"Skysurfer" wrote in message

But imagine, without France you'd still have the 5 o'clock tea and a
Queen :-p

Isn't tea time 4 o'clock?

Hah, caught you! Only a bloody Torry would know that!

Bill Ranck
Blacksburg, Va.


Only old ladies and sick people drink tea.


Arthur Kramer
344th BG 494th BS
England, France, Belgium, Holland, Germany
Visit my WW II B-26 website at:
http://www.coastcomp.com/artkramer

wrote in message ...

Hah, caught you! Only a bloody Torry would know that!


Couldn't a Yank that spent a few years in the UK while serving in the USAF
know it as well?