John W. wrote:

> Declan Murphy wrote:
> 
>> John W. wrote:
>>
>>> Declan Murphy wrote:
>>>
>>>> John W. wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Declan Murphy wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> John W. wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Also, the word 'partner' typically refers to a homosexual partner.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> No it doesn't. Not even on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
>>>>>>
>>>>> Yes it does. Just look at Mike and Brett.
>>>>
>>>> No it doesn't. Pardner aint eigo, whereas Partner is part of the 
>>>> (specific) Queen's English.
>>>>
>>> The Queen has a partner?
>>
>> The Duke.
>>
> But the Duke's not a dyke, right?
> 
> John W.

The Duke appears to enjoy dressing up in Victoriana, is really into 
uniforms and braids, but I suspect he wouldn't know much about land 
reclamation.

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At the graveside of cuchulainn we'll kneel around and pray
And God is in his heaven, and billy's down by the bay

  - The Sickbed of Cuchulainn