Sport of King Charleses.
Of all the narratives that could have enveloped our surfing, this year, the House of Windsor falling head-over-heels in love with water sliding certainly had long odds. But here we are and here it is. We have Prince Harry standing sturdy-leg’d on a man-made right at Kelly Slater’s Lemoore, California Surf Ranch, flashing an inimitable wastrel style. Then, a two hour drive to the shores of the mighty Pacific, and a quick hop over to Australia, we have his father King Charles simply overwhelmed by the surf clubs in Bondi.
His Majester happens to be “Down Under” in order to help his country’s former convicted felons celebrate the bicentenary of the New South Wales Legislative Council at the New South Wales Parliament House in Sydney. But first, as most British do, Bondi. Spring is in full bloom on that iconic strip of coast and the water incredibly inviting, save some pesky black tar balls. And while I might have suggested a swing in to the promenade-fronting McDonalds in order to sample some gravy loaded fries, the King opted for the local surf club which he described as “amazing” to member of parliament Kellie Sloane.
While many thrilled at the royal seal of approval, others doubted that it was really King Charles at the club, calling it “100% a body double.”
Do you have an opinion?
While you are thinking, it is important to recall the time when The Firm hired an Australian model to kiss then Prince Charles on Bondi’s beach so that he would appear more “accessible.”
Do you have an opinion on that too?
Please share.
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if los lobos gets to play cinnamon girl? wide open borders…
https://youtu.be/z6AaR6K1Dy…
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where’s Chet at, niggers?
bring me down slowly Gertchen, Amber, and Jane Russell…
8PM Nearing Standard Time…but, I’m not a listener AM, all the way to Z. Zerohedge…danka~
I didn’t see “sturdy leg’d” there.
I’m with you Chas, those sentences were Derek-worthy. Huzzah.
Who said Charlie don’t surf ?
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Looks like any other longboarder, probably does jujitsu too…
True! Do not let this rather obvious fact sadden you. Life offers many opportunities, many of them nearly as rewarding! 😃
Speaking of English
Slang word/phrase Meaning Example sentence
Bladdered Drunk He was absolutely bladdered at the party last night.
Butty Friend or mate Alright, butty, fancy a pint?”
Chopsy Talkative or argumentative Don’t get chopsy with me!
Cwtch A cuddle or hug Let’s have a cwtch to warm up.
Lush Delicious or attractive This cake is lush; you should try it.
Minging Markle Disgusting or unattractive That fish smells minging!
As Sir Geoffrey Boycott would say, according to my Yorkie mates, it’s all a load of bloody roobish 🌊🏏
What I would do for a body double.
These are two perfect sentences. “We have Prince Harry standing sturdy-leg’d on a man-made right at Kelly Slater’s Lemoore, California Surf Ranch, flashing an inimitable wastrel style. Then, a two hour drive to the shores of the mighty Pacific, and a quick hop over to Australia, we have his father King Charles simply overwhelmed by the surf clubs in Bondi.”
I miss longtom.
He’s over at Swellnet! It’s a great read when you can’t get to sleep.
They seem to have taken the life out of him though. No more goat curry talk and Russian lit quotes. Maybe those post op pain meds will help you enjoy Swellnet, especially the comment section.
Put down the BG and pick up a good book. Works for me.