I’m very happy to report that, since my original post about the many and varied countries I have had blog visitors from, I have had visitors from quite a few more! Rather than add a note to the original post, I thought I’d give my new guests a post of their own.
So, warm and friendly greetings to those nice folks who have called in from: Afghanistan, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Bermuda, China, Colombia, Guatemala, Isle of Man, Kuwait, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mali, Malta, Oman, Palestinian Territories, Portugal, Qatar, Serbia, Syria, Trinidad & Tobago and Zimbabwe!
Edit: And Algeria, Anguilla, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Botswana, Cambodia, Côte d’Ivoire, Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Macau, Macedonia, Mauritius, Moldova, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands Antilles, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Puerto Rico, Sudan, Turks and Caicos Islands and Venezuela! (Such nice hot places! I am jealous. ‘Sun’ is just a word in the dictionary where I live).
So, warm and friendly greetings to those nice folks who have called in from: Afghanistan, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Bermuda, China, Colombia, Guatemala, Isle of Man, Kuwait, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mali, Malta, Oman, Palestinian Territories, Portugal, Qatar, Serbia, Syria, Trinidad & Tobago and Zimbabwe!
Edit: And Algeria, Anguilla, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Botswana, Cambodia, Côte d’Ivoire, Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Macau, Macedonia, Mauritius, Moldova, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands Antilles, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Puerto Rico, Sudan, Turks and Caicos Islands and Venezuela! (Such nice hot places! I am jealous. ‘Sun’ is just a word in the dictionary where I live).
Isle of Man? Do they still have birching as an official court punishment there?
ReplyDeleteAfraid I'm a dunce on such matters. I know they have cats with no tails - does that help? :)
ReplyDeleteMaybe my IoM visitor can write and enlighten us!
I do not believe its still used today but am not totaly 100% certain , however in the case of Penny if she is decidedly difficult i am sure it could be instantly reinstated. A trip or two over the birching horse would certainly make a good impression on her.
ReplyDeleteCorrection Man.
Wah! :(
ReplyDeleteDefinitely never going there for a holiday then!
The Isle of Man may be one of those places that still has the birching punishment, but never uses it.
ReplyDeleteYou just need to mind your Ps and Qs according to your geographical location Penelope. There'a a time and a place for tantrums (albeit very few) ...and those darned mobile phone GIS trackers !...just when you thought you were safe, you've been spotted by Daddy and end up with your cookie monster panties pulled down and the nasty rattan cane across your bare botty....(Isle of Man apart)
ReplyDeleteAww... dat's not fair, pout, pout.
ReplyDeleteDoes it still count if I wear my Elmo panties? :)
Oh yes, extra goody Penelope points and gold stars for Elmo panties.What a Hero ! But Daddy wouldn't dream of spanking poor little elephant, that's why Elmo and all your cotton, pastel, cutey-pie cartoon characters have to travel south just a little ...and Penelope is all tender botty bare !...it's the only way I'm afraid.
ReplyDeleteWell, since you put it that way...
ReplyDelete*mega-pout (and huffily folded arms)!*
Now now Penelope, let's unfold your arms and run along like a good girl please. I think we just need to change our tone a little don't we ? Or else that nasty little rattan "nottysmacker" might have to come out from the cupboard. And Daddy will have to re-arrange the waistband of your Elmo panties around your knees young lady.
ReplyDeleteBottysmacker even ...(Young lady) ;)
ReplyDelete*micro-pout* Yes, Sir...
ReplyDeletePenny unfolded her arms and skipped off to play with her dolls, her dress dancing up prettily as she bounced.
*mutter* don't wanna spankin... silly grown-ups... always tellin me what to do...
Have a nice day :) it's a jolly good job "silly grown-ups" are a little hard of hearing ! ...as you well anticipated...Otherwise I wager it might be "her dress dancing up prettily" ...and her little cotton panties fluttering down merrily !
ReplyDelete"And what did I hear you just say Penelope ?" said grumpy old Uncle suddenly approaching the scene from the other direction.
ReplyDeletePenny stopped playing with her colourful toy pony for a moment and looked up sweetly at her Uncle.
ReplyDeleteI said...
...rasp, rasp, raaasp!
"Did you here that Daddy ?" said Uncle, "our young Penelope here is rasping away to me all disrespectfully and muttering sharp, bitter sweets...a right Raspberry Fool of a young madam if I ever saw one. Now Penelope, stop playing with that pony thing ! What are we to do with you Little Missy"
ReplyDeleteI wanna lolly.
ReplyDeletePlease young lady ! I would like a lolly please...how rude of you !
ReplyDeleteYou want a lolly too? But I asked first!
ReplyDeletePenny stood up and stamped her foot petulantly. Her little face, ordinarily a picture of sweetness, was soured by a bratty scowl.
How dare you madam...(dissing me) stamping your feet and being cheeky with a face like thunder. Little girls who ask don't get ! But since you did ask, you may certainly now get...and I'm talking about a spanking Penelope ! You're that close my girl !
ReplyDeletePenny's expression changed once more upon hearing the dreaded word 'spanking'. Her scowl melted into a timid look of appeal; her bottom lip trembled uncertainly.
ReplyDeleteI don't wanna spankin'... I'm sorry, Uncie!
...Apologies for pause Madame Wordsmith: not writers block but, been around the block)...It's far too late I'm afraid Penelope, your attitude is appalling and your speech is so very disappointing- "gonna wanna lolly ?!" ...(Wot no grammar Missy ) Naughty little madams need to be taught a stern lesson (on their bottoms and...over and above their exorbitant day school fees). You and I need to have a quiet word young lady...get yourself inside right now. And you can leave that pony contraption (Bratz perogative) in the garden. Meet me in the study immediately...and, oh yes...you can pick up my slipper from the "boot room" on your way. Is that clear ?
ReplyDelete:(
ReplyDeleteYes, Uncie...
Penny dropped her toy pony sadly and trudged off into the house.