Might I just point out that war clouds are gathering in various parts of the world...

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Originally Posted by Pat Vegas

Without making any assumptions on your lifestyle Sir C. don't you have to use over 250k on it in a year before they consider you for won.

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Really? My Ma certainly didn't do that.

I could always pay for the glw's shoes with it. That should sort it nicely.

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Really? My Ma certainly didn't do that.

I could always pay for the glw's shoes with it. That should sort it nicely.

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Though I read this online somewhere so it's perhaps not accurate. amex never actually reveal the criteria and used to deny it's existence.

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Access changed their name to Mastercard, I believe. Or were bought by Mastercard. 'Your flexible friend'.

My mother had a black Amex. The fabled 'invitation only' Centurian card. Replacement cards were delivered by motorcyle courier in a presentation box.

I'm still awaiting my fúcking invitation. :shout:

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They probably deliver them by drone these days.

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I imagine that, in his line of work, discretion isn't so much a virtue as a survival instinct.

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Hang on - what does he do? Is he a sqaddie?

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I hate when these hotel tossers decide to put a massive authorisation on your card. :furious:

Though in reality it doesn't make a difference. though I have had them put an auth on my debit card and wasn't pleased.

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Doesn't bother me, its not my money. And they usually don't bother anyway- company card, company account.

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Hang on - what does he do? Is he a sqaddie?

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Yes, he's a private in a line regiment, usually he's posting from the bottom of a trench.

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Yes, he's a private in a line regiment, usually he's posting from the bottom of a trench.

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...in the Alsace. :hehe:

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Yes, he's a private in a line regiment, usually he's posting from the bottom of a trench.

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Hmm - I'm calling shenanigans on you.

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Hmm - I'm calling shenanigans on you.

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No, really, b and I met him for a drink once, in a little estaminet in Ypres, we had vang blong and omelettes and frits, he'd just come out of the line and was all muddy. His real name is Tommy Atkins.

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Hmm - I'm calling shenanigans on you.

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You realise that 'squaddie' denotes someone in the lowest ranks of the British Army, yes? It doesn't just mean 'soldier'.