Look, I know The Cumberbitches are an appreciation society Thatbags... I expect Alan Titchmarsh has one as well..... but what they don't appreciate is that he has been 'taken' by someone else, which pretty much puts paid to their bedtime fantasies. (Maybe they should stick to reading '50 Shades of Grey'). But why in God's name call yourself 'a bitch'(not you TB) unless you are such a pathetic female that you are happy to be referred to in the modern African- American terrm, ie my bitch (girlfriend)? As a 'WASP' and an erstwhile feminist I find the word abhorrent.
Now.... I have a serious confession which may see me banned from Gransnet in pertuity. I announced my beloved Pa's death in the Times 'hatched, matched and dispatched'. Pretentious, moi, Jings? Oooh losing Brownie points here by the second. Many people knew, and served with him and it seemed the easiest thing to do, saved a lot of stamps as well. Not a act of pretentiousness at all really, let's just say sheer laziness. Does that suit you better?