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Justayellowbadge
29,479 posts
111 months
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Changedmyname said: Mine is ok ATM. Filth.
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Changedmyname
4,763 posts
50 months
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Justayellowbadge said: Changedmyname said: Mine is ok ATM. Filth. How the hell do you know my missus? Well if you don't,you are right.
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HD Adam
1,643 posts
53 months
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Justayellowbadge said: Filth. 
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MagicalSeaOtter
67 posts
55 months
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Grew up in Newport. It's got the outside reputation of being a bit of a st tip, rough etc but in all my time there I never really had any trouble. The nightlife is acceptable at best so you may wish to venture further down the M4 to Cardiff or Swansea for a proper night out. Personally I find Welsh women to be far more friendly than those of an Essex descent.
The people are mostly friendly, there are a few large council estate areas that you may wish to avoid (Pillgwenlly, Ringland, Duffryn) as the percentage of occupants who are genuine mouth breathers gets quite high.
The accent in newport isn't strong, it's more a neutral english with a hint of Welsh and a dashing of chav (youtube 'The Milk - Ross Kemp on Gangs' for an idea, also displays the excellent Welsh humour). It's mostly the phrases that are genuinely welsh (previously mentioned) and may confuse. People love a bit of light hearted banter and most adopt the 'We shag them, you eat them' attitude when presented with a bit of England on Welsh sterotype.
Overall not the best place ever but certainly an accomodating place to most.
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Caulkhead
4,938 posts
26 months
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Tell your boss Newport isn't really Wales, it's more of a suburb of Bristol really, that should cheer him up. On the upside you're now in commuting distance of 'valley girls' - the cheapest night out and guaranteed shag you'll ever have, assuming you survive it! 
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Mikeyplum
1,029 posts
38 months
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I'm from the Valleys (butt), and the Newport accent consists of every sentence being ended with 'n all. And the following translations: Pined - Pound Rinedabite - Roundabout Clarte/Sparrr - Mate (i.e. A'ryyyeee Sparrrr/claaaaaarte = Alright Mate)
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HeatonNorris
1,649 posts
17 months
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Safe as f  k, clart.  You knows it.
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YeahYeahWhatever
618 posts
75 months
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Cock Womble 7 said: Oh, and whatever you do, don't marry a Welsh woman.
There's a reason their national symbol is a dragon you know... This - from experience 
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R1 Indy
Original Poster
991 posts
52 months
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Well i ended up starting today, and all went well. My only problem was, i got a monumental b king from the ladies for leaving the toilet seat up?? 
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davemac250
4,204 posts
74 months
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Famous Graham
26,537 posts
94 months
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R1 Indy said: Well i ended up starting today, and all went well. My only problem was, i got a monumental b king from the ladies for leaving the toilet seat up?? Does it have a lid? If so, make a point of lowering the seat AND lid. Then see if they complain, despite the fact it's just the same effort to raise the lid as lower the seat.
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Funk
13,084 posts
78 months
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B Huey said: I went to Wales once. I've not been back. Couldn't get the hang of their birthdays?
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DrTre
12,428 posts
101 months
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Famous Graham said: Does it have a lid?
If so, make a point of lowering the seat AND lid. Then see if they complain, despite the fact it's just the same effort to raise the lid as lower the seat. Of course, one should do that anyway to prevent the toilet aerosol effect.
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TinyCappo
1,397 posts
22 months
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hornetrider said: TinyCappo said: know an awesome indian near to newport Mango House in Magor? Thats the one!!!! Naan Bread the size of Binlids!
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Puggit
29,537 posts
117 months
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Caulkhead said: Tell your boss Newport isn't really Wales, it's more of a suburb of Bristol really, that should cheer him up. Certainly in Carmarthenshire, where my family are from, Newport is honestly not considered as part of Cymru...
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Cock Womble 7
29,908 posts
99 months
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43034
1,711 posts
37 months
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TinyCappo said: Thats the one!!!!
Naan Bread the size of Binlids! I work in the pub just opposite the Mango. Their Prawn Tikka Massala is amazing!
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hornetrider
40,814 posts
74 months
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43034 said: I work in the pub just opposite the Mango. Their Prawn Tikka Massala is amazing! Hello neighbour Do like those naans hung from a great big hook. Tidy mun.
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P-Jay
3,648 posts
60 months
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Not have the chance to try the Mango House in Magor, but the one if Cardiff is lovely.
Magor, now that's the place for an ex-pat English guy to reside, it's like little Bristol.
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New POD
2,007 posts
19 months
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DrTre said: Famous Graham said: Does it have a lid?
If so, make a point of lowering the seat AND lid. Then see if they complain, despite the fact it's just the same effort to raise the lid as lower the seat. Of course, one should do that anyway to prevent the toilet aerosol effect. OCD ?
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