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They cant call their house this?

252 replies

Serin · 25/01/2020 17:05

I have just been to visit my Aunt and Uncle, both early 80s, very quiet living couple.
They live in a culture de sac of other retired folks.
They have put up a sign on the gatepost at the end of their drive.
They proudly made it themselves.
The house is now named "Belle End"
Do I tell them?? Blush

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Bonnetdedeuce · 25/01/2020 18:37

N.B. Must join the WI

PureAlchemy · 25/01/2020 18:38

I think I’d mention it to them, just in case they don’t know.

2020bluegirl · 25/01/2020 18:39

Yeah of COURSE they've called their house BELLE END. Wink

We believe ya!

2020bluegirl · 25/01/2020 18:42

@Serin This is a real place by the way - in the midlands!!!

They cant call their house this?
TheDarkPassenger · 25/01/2020 18:44

My mums in her 60s so I’ve just text her to ask if she knows what it means. She’s gunna be so bloody confused why I’ve asked her though.

HopeItComesWithBatteries · 25/01/2020 18:47

And in breaking news.... older people have a sense of humour...

Nanny0gg · 25/01/2020 18:50

They know.

Some WI presidents have a sense of humour. I'm sure some Lay preachers do too.

John470322 · 25/01/2020 18:51

If it helps I am 72 and a lay preacher in my church and I know what a Bell End is

rwalker · 25/01/2020 18:56

PLEASE PLEASE leave it to brighten everyone's day

Serin · 25/01/2020 18:56

2020bluegirl, doesn't matter to me if you believe me or not but if the council in Rowley Regis can use the name, why is it so wholly unbelievable that my Aunt has also done so?
I will get my DMum to have a chat with her, although I have to admit to half wanting to leave it to give others a smile.

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MilkTrayLimeBarrel · 25/01/2020 18:58

I am really hating this trend to turn ordinary words which people have used for years to be turned into something with sexual or body parts meanings. I have never heard of some of the terms used on here but when resorting to looking them up, some are truly disgusting and debasing our language.

Thelnebriati · 25/01/2020 18:58

Our friends Irene and Albert called their retirement home Renal 😂

Howmanysleepsnow · 25/01/2020 18:58

What’s the problem with B’day and Ty Bach? (I’m 42...)

TheGlitterFairy · 25/01/2020 19:00

Hilarious

2020bluegirl · 25/01/2020 19:03

@TheGlitterFairy

Hilarious.

I know right. It's almost like the OP is trying to get a thread into mumsnet classics Wink

HostaFireAndIce · 25/01/2020 19:04

What’s the problem with B’day and Ty Bach?

I'm going with bidet and tea bag?

Daisy12Maisie · 25/01/2020 19:04

This has actually really cheered me up after a not very nice day! Let them keep it as it will make people laugh. Not at them it will just make people smile. Dont mention it to them other than to say you love the sign

crosstalk · 25/01/2020 19:05

House names and street names are bizarre. I'm struggling with new builds round here on streets called Bluebell Drive (no bluebells any more after they cleared the woods) and Snowdrop Close (ditto). Or those named after local planning officers or their wives or husbands or councillors. Brian Browning Close (sorry to any Brian Browning) - just why? Palm Close with one dying palm in NE England?

HeadLikeAFuckinOrange · 25/01/2020 19:06

There's a house nearby to me called Jack's Never Inn. I'm guessing he has difficult family members...or is in debt?!

TooManyPaws · 25/01/2020 19:07

What’s the problem with B’day and Ty Bach

If it's anything like Gaelic, calling your house "The Wee House", means the loo/bog/toilet/latrine...

TatianaLarina · 25/01/2020 19:08

Belle end is entirely appropriate at the cul d’un sac.

Roussette · 25/01/2020 19:11

My mums in her 60s so I’ve just text her to ask if she knows what it means. She’s gunna be so bloody confused why I’ve asked her though

I'm in my 60s and I do know it, but honestly have only done so for a few years and I think that's because I'm on social media!

My DPs in their 80's would not have had a clue !

MimiLaRue · 25/01/2020 19:11

Bwahahahahaha!

DO NOT tell them - this will brighten up everyone's day who visits- it will put a smile on their face! Dont tell them for the sake of humanity Smile

diddl · 25/01/2020 19:11

"It's tongue in cheek."

Snort!

JamieVardysHavingAParty · 25/01/2020 19:11

What’s the problem with B’day and Ty Bach? (I’m 42...)

A Ty bach was an outhouse, as in an outside toilet.

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