[Honest truth: I couldn’t wait to write this post. Or rather: I couldn’t wait to publish this post, so I wrote it in advance, even before I received notice from the recipient that the shrine had arrived. Whether this is really a masterpiece of mine, probably depends on your taste. But somehow I am extremely curious to hear what you think of this RAPS.]
But let me start at the beginning: Sometime a while ago, I received a package from England, containing some lovely vintage tins as well as bits from a broken pocket watch, among other things. The shipment came from Rachel, whom I know as a steampunk enthusiast. There was no deal connected to the shipment – she didn’t send me the tins with the instruction to make something for her. And for several months I duly didn’t do anything and wasn’t planning to. And then my creative flash hit me. I decided to create something specifically for Rachel with the material she had sent me. And this is it.
Isn’t that a gorgeous tin? Yes, I know, tobacco is not PC these days says the reformed smoker, but the gorgeous deep red, the scuffed tin and the lovely words – “sweet Rosemary” – all that gets my imagination going… Unfortunately I did not take measurements, but the dimensions of the tin are about 10 x 7 cm, and it is quite deep… So here it is:
I know I know – I obscured the gorgeous Mr Thornton. But remember, this is a steampunk shrine, so that is deliberate. I loved using all those fiddly little pieces from the pocket watch – watch faces, cogs and wheels. The background consists of really old book pages, there are the cover and fly leaf of Gaskell’s North and South – and the gold frame in the corner actually holds a picture of Elizabeth Gaskell herself. Gee, I really hope Rachel likes NS… As for the bottom of the shrine:
No worries, just joking… Here it is in full beauty:
There we have the original steampunk himself… hehe. But as a quick explanation: I couldn’t bear throwing away that transparent paper lining that came with the tin. It was stuck in the lid, and I simply decided to use it like those thin, transparent pieces of paper that you often find in photo albums… However, if Rachel doesn’t like it, she can always throw it out. – The two laser-cut gear wheels actually come from Rachel’s boyfriend who has a business that creates laser-cut items, iirc. Enquiries in the comments please 😉 And if you look closely, you will notice that the candle sits in a little clear “saucer”. That is actually the glass cover of a wrist watch and also came in Rachel’s package. I used it to stabilise the candle holder – because I decided to not poke any holes in that gorgeous tin lid. This way, the candle can be balanced on one of the wheels… See in the following picture:
So there we are – my first attempt at a steampunk creation. I have no idea whether it cuts the mustard in that genre. I know next to nothing about it and just literally fumbled my way through this shrine.
In any case – I had great fun creating it. Having been sent all these bits and bobs worked wonders for my imagination. I had to think and experiment and work out by trial and error what worked and what didn’t, and I loved playing with this tin. Without praising myself, I have to say I quite like the result, not least because it differs from my usual pocket shrines: Not only is it a good bit bigger than the tins I normally use – the only comparable, previously created RAPS of that size coincidentally also depicts Mr Thornton – but it also is less focussed on poor chat-up lines pithy puns than my usual work…
I can only hope that it will pass muster for the Steam Hygienist aka Rachel. If not – just fling it in the bin!
Guylty Pleasure 
Wow, what a gorgeous RAPS! You are so talented G! I really like all of those little details!
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Aw, thank you, P – it was a total flash RAPS. Kind of made in a creative frenzy, without planning or thinking. Which worked out really well for it…
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Your steampunk RAPS truly is a masterpiece, dear G. I hope that it was as much fun to make as it is for us to look at! Your talent and imagination never cease to amaze me. It’s so cool that you were able to find inspiration in a fellow fan’s aesthetic as well. Kudos to youdos!
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Aw, thank you, LoLo. It really was huge fun to make – maybe especially so because I didn’t plan or overthink it this time. I didn’t have a masterplan and just put things together – and really enjoyed the process.
But you are right – working within the parameter’s of Rachel’s steampunk aesthetics was a fabulous challenge and actually refreshed my own creativity a bit.
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Having seen a pic of it and commenting to Rachel how precise and thoughtful this shrine was so tailor made for her I love your back story and just how beautiful and creative you are! I think just the multi dimensions of it and how beautiful and compassionate she is as a person this shrine just typifies all that and more! You have outdone yourself!!
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It all came together in this shrine, right? It was great to actually make something that was not necessarily my usual aesthetic. In any case, as long as Rachel enjoys it, I am happy 😉
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fling it in the bin!!! never have a heard words that horrify me more!
honesty, it’s utterly stunning, the colours are perfect and I *adore* Thornton and N&S. Some of my love of that program is the aesthetic as a steampunk, and it’s genuinely one of the most perfect costume dramas I’ve ever watched-i love that it’s quite gothic in style which you’ve achieved here with the RAPS
it was a lovely surprise and the kindness and love within this fandom that i’ve experienced is and the sparks of creativity it produces are superb!
anyway, thank you once again xx
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Hehe, great. I hope the other half doesn’t feel too threatened by the shrine 😉 If so, you can always claim it is not about RA at all but only about that book, the era and the steampunkishness of it all…
And a little reminder that it is the *fans* that make a fandom, is always good 😉 Thank you to you for being part of it!!!
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I obviously don’t have all of your previous RAPS in front of me or present in my mind’s eye right now, but this has to one of the best ever. I love every single thing about it. Although I have no personal connection to it (save a very tangential one in that Rachel and I both adore costumes), the steampunk aesthetics really speak to me, and since Thornton and N&S are very much in my top three, I cannot praise this masterpiece enough. #lesigh
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Oh, you like steampunk, too? *takes note*
Thank you for those lovely words! I suddenly wish that RA had done more swoonworthy period stuff – just so I had more pictures of top-hatted hotties to choose from 😉
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I’m not a steampunk fan or connoisseur, but I love dress up in all its forms and I adore the aesthetic. I think all Rachel’s pictures from events are stunning.
And I would love more period stuff!!
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I have to admit that period stuff really is not my cup of tea at all – BUT in this case (and in the case of Mr A) I feel completely different. Oh, and in case of the junk journal aesthetics, too. I suddenly find myself loving the old, tattered, vintage look. Must be my age *hehe*
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Me, too. I worked on mine quite a bit in the last few days. It’s all completely distressed, dirty, old. I love it. I’m using some of the pages you sent me rn, but my approach seems so boring and unvaried. I’m a bit stuck. *sigh*
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Hey, it’s your first JJ, isn’t it? I think it needs time to actually find your own style, or to get into the swing of it. Just do whatever makes you happy. I am sure it is great! You can always start another and another and another!
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It is, but you are of course talking to an impatient perfectionist. 🙄
I did prepare the skeleton for the cover and have started considering the order of the pages I’ve made so far. And to think I wanted to start with something easy like a card first. Always trying to run before I can walk…
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“impatient perfectionist”… What a great description. I totally know what you mean. I would class myself as such, too – but leaning towards the impatience, hence less perfect than I would like 😂
I still think you should just go for it and get it done. Because you will learn more from actually doing it than from planning *how to* do it!
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Augen zu und durch?
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Genau. Einfach machen. Falls es Fehler gibt: Beheben oder beim nächsten Mal besser machen 😉
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“We don’t make mistakes; we just have happy accidents.” ~Bob Ross
I have found Bob’s approach to art is really the best. 😍
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Love it – yes, that’s it. And then we turn the happy accidents into a new rule.
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Absolutely! This is how it’s supposed to be. 🙂
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I´m stunned, it´s really, really amazing and so beautiful, one of the best for me, wow!!
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Aw, thank you Andrea 😊. That is lovely of you to say! xx
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What a gorgeous RAPS, Guylty!!
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Thank you, Mezz 😊. I am equally surprised and thrilled that the steampunk aesthetic is so popular 🙌🏻
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I’ve only just started to get a good sense of what the aesthetic is all about. Seeing Steampunk HQ in Oamaru in New Zealand made me realise just how popular it is. There are shops devoted to steampunk clothing etc and an annual festival:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/aug/30/new-zealand-town-oamaru-steampunk-capital-of-the-world
http://events.stuff.co.nz/auckland/2018/steampunk-nz-festival-parade/oamaru
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Ha!!! I was there, Mezz. I was in Oamaru, too, and I actually remember a Steampunk sculpture outside the old railway station in O. Mind you, at the time, I was not interested in Steampunk at all, so I don’t remember looking at a museum or anything like that… (I loved Oamaru, though…)
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We didn’t take a look at the museum, not being into steampunk culture, but the train and zeppelin outside were pretty impressive!
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Same here – exactly for the same reason 🙂
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Mezz, hi! Zee just forwarded me your pics from NZ and they are fabulous. My email is [edited] so please feel free to pop me an email so I will have yours. Would love to chat more with you on your trip. I was salivating over the pictures as I am sure Zee was too! Thank you for sharing them with us!!
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Thanks Michele, noted. 😊
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👍👏😘
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Hi Michele – sorry, just to say I edited your e-mail address out of the comment for privacy reasons.
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Oh sure Guylty, sorry about that! I’m an e-mail whore-I giveth and taketh equally!
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I am blown away, this RAPS is absolutely my taste and if it is fling in the bin I would be the first to rummage around in the trash to find it. So nice the little gear wheels
I have had ear rings made of gear wheels of a pocket watch but unfortunately they were stolen.
I can shout loud: you *are* talented
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Oh, cool – another steampunk fan? Fabulous – well, it’s great to know that this style and theme is so beloved by many! That means I’ll definitely make a few more of them, I think 😉 (I just need to bash a few clocks and watches to get all those teeny tiny gears and wheels *grins*)
What a pity about those earrings, btw!
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At work it wAs forbidden to wear dangling earrings so I let them in my locker. I never thought someone would take them. They were hand made, not precious but unique
Steampunk has its own charme. So inspiration, inspiration….
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Whoa – that’s even worse because it must have been a co-worker.
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I heartily support your plan for more of the same.
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Great. Have already started a list with chaRActers and other assorted ideas 😉
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It’s fantastic! I adore watch innards – not sure if that makes me a steampunk fan or not! I love the way this all comes together. And John Thornton in his top hat is just perfect for the genre… ❤️
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Fantastic RAPS. I love the effect of the transparent paper lining. (Can never have too much John Thornton….)
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That transparent paper is almost like the icing on the cake, right? Truly vintage. Amazing that it has survived for so long!
Never enough Thornton? Does that mean I should just do more Steampunk Johns?
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Yes!
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Yes!!!
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Yes!
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For those like me who have a fascination with gearwheels and steampunk, we are back to
– “North and South”,
– “Hugo Cabret” https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0970179/ or
– “Fracture” https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0488120/
s’ world. This RAPS is tremendous.
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Are those films with a steampunk aesthetic? I’ll have to do some more research 🙂
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No and yes indeed!
The orphan Hugo Cabret lived at the top of a 1930 railway station in Paris, hidden in the clocks equipment room. He performed repairs on an automaton. No more spoilers because it’s a must-see film.
In the really good old school thriller: “Fracture”, in his spare time, as hobby, Anthony Hopkins built and played with two kinetic metal balls sculptures.
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(he played with metal balls on two kinetic sculptures)
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How did you manage to get the picture into this comment???
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Désolée en français. Je suis allée sur ce site: http://www.allocine.fr/film/fichefilm_gen_cfilm=112274.html
Il y a la rubrique: ” BANDES-ANNONCES” , là j’ai fait un clic droit sur l’image
Ensuite apparait une liste d’ordres (ouvrir, enregistrer, envoyer, rechercher, examiner, copier, …) j’ai fait un clic gauche sur “copier l’adresse du lien”. Ainsi l’image reste en mémoire dans la souris.
Alors je vais sur ton site. Dans l’espace let me “know what you think”, je fais un clic gauche là où je veux laisser l’image. Puis je fais un clic droit. Les ordres apparaissent (annuler, copier, coller, tout sélectionner, vérifier l’orthographe, langues, vérifier l’élément…), je choisis coller. Alors l’image se dépose. Dans ma tête je prie pour que tout soit OK, comme je le souhaitais.
Pour une autre démonstration, j’essaie de t’envoyer Hugo Cabret et son automate. Je prie pour que cela marche.
https://i.guim.co.uk/img/static/sys-images/Admin/BkFill/Default_image_group/2011/11/30/1322669133029/Asa-Butterfield-in-Martin-007.jpg?width=620&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=f151f8928cb7ce32d4e7e2c278eeef09
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Désolée cela ne marche pas toujours, l’image était peut-être protégée.
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Interesting – and it apparently didn’t work this time. It somehow must depend on the format of the image at source…
Thank you for explaining, though!
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It’s weird. It sometimes works for me and others not. 🤷🏻♀️
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It really must be something to do with permissions etc.
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I have no limit, shame on me.
Parmi mes blagues douteuses, idiotes, de mauvais goût, je vous présente la dernière. Hier, un de mes clients s’extasiait sur les formes variées des comprimés (rond, ovale, oblong, coeur, losange, …). Je n’ai pas pu m ’empêcher de proposer de lui trouver des médicaments en forme de barres longitudinales. Mes collègues hésitaient entre le rire ou ma condamnation. Car le client est gardien de prison.
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(la consternation est un mot plus approprié que condamnation)
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😂😂😂😂 THat’s a great one. How did the customer react, Squirrel? Was he amused by it? He should’ve been! I think laughter is the best medicine, so you should not be condemned by commended!
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Dans un premier temps, il est resté bouche bée, interloqué, voire choqué. J’étais sûre d’avoir dit une grosse bêtise. Puis il a ri. En partant, il nous a apostrophé en nous appelant “les filles”. C’est un terme très cavalier, familier, macho, peu respectueux de notre fonction. En général les personnes nous tiennent en grande estime. Ensuite, il s’est excusé en précisant qu’il travaille entouré d’hommes et que les femmes sont peu nombreuses. Les prisons sont un milieu masculin, viril hiérarchisé. Ces gardiens ne doivent pas souvent être mis en boîte par une collègue femme ayant autorité.
Comme dit Bea66 sur le blog de Servetus, après 50 ans la parole se libère. Donc à environ 60 ans, presque tout devrait m’être permis.
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Hehehe, well done to you – you certainly gave him a little bit to think about!
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I hope too.
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(il nous a apostrophées) toujours des fautes de grammaire!
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Hugo is a beautiful film and is about the film maker Mellieres…superb
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I’ll check it out!
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You DO have to.
The movie is based on Brian Selznick’s novel: “The Invention of Hugo Cabret”.
It relates the history of cinema in the late 19th century ( the Lumière brothers and
Georges Méliès)…
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(copier l’adresse du lien c’est mieux que copier l’adresse de l’image)
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I just saw the trailer – gorgeous. It looks really sumptuous and detailed, and it has that steampunk aesthetic big time. Thanks for pointing it out to me!
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Thank you too, because husband and I were happy to rewatch the DVD this evening.
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I love your raps and this is a masterpiece! My children are into manga, anime and games, so in the last 3 years I chaperoned them in Lucca (Lucca comics and games, a very big fair). Well, there I saw more and more people in steampunk attires, probably because it’s nice and easy! Kudos!
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I think it’s beautiful – well done! I love SteamPunk, it’s very cool. One of my daughters went to a SteamPunk themed wedding about two years ago.
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Watch theme interesting in light of Armitage’s comments about Thornton carrying around his father’s pocket watch.
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Oh, great point, Servetus – I hadn’t really made that connection at all.
This quote: “And things like the pocket watch which was quite an old, beautiful piece of jewellery – I decided that it belonged to Thornton’s father so that he was wearing something of his father all the time.”
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🙂
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It’s really gorgeous and Thornton fits right into the theme. Where did you get the tiny North and South cover and fly leaf?
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Just an internet search, Sue – and then printed it out in tiny size.
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Oh wow. It looks really authentic.
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Hehe, but then it would’ve been tiny… I think those pictures of the cover and fly-leaf are about 2.5 cm high…
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I have (or had?) two little books almost that small. One is an English-Portuguese dictionary that I found in a sandbox when I was a kid – maybe 6 cm high. The other is a blue photo album with metal on the outside and a clasp and old pictures inside – probably 4 cm high.
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Oh, those are true miniatures!!! Which reminds me of Linnetmoss – do you remember her? She used to comment frequently even though she wasn’t a fan of RA’s but of Ciaran Hinds. Anyway, she had a collection of miniature books. https://linnetmoss.com/2013/10/02/lets-get-small/
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Oh yes! Her collection is really cool!
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looks to be a resounding success then! whoop!
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Hehe, yes… I may have to make more…
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I’m supporting that notion every time it comes up.
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What a brilliant, brilliant creation, G! I love the vintage-y inventiveness of steam punk and you chose the perfect RA subject as inspiration. Thornton surrounded by watch bits- even obscured a little -there’s no mistaking that handsome profile. Even Ms Gaskell is impressed and seems to be looking back at us in a knowing swoon. Like Servetus mentioned, Thornton’s pocket watch was the connection that first came to mind. Also, that you featured EG rather than Margaret was a really fun surprise. The coolest part was that you zeroed in on a theme special to Rachel. Well done ❤️
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Thank you D 🙂 – Thornton was definitely ideal. However, since this shrine has been received with a lot of enthusiasm, I have now made a list of a few other chaRActers that may look appropriate in a Steampunk Shrine.
And hah! No way was I going to let Margaret monopolise Mr Thornton in this RAPS. (I am not a huge fan of hers tbh.) But I do like Mrs Gaskell (despite reservations about her book) because I think that those early women writers were quite something!
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Ooh yes, please! An RA steampunk series has endless possibilities. Oh my heart…a steampunk Guy …or Thorin…or Ricky Deeming …or John Proctor …or …*fans self 😍
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Yes to all of those. Especially Deeming! Ricky doesn’t get enough love. 💗 ⚙️🧣
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Damn, you are all too clever. I already had Ricky on my list – he was the first one who came to mind for another Steampunk edition of the RAPS… I just have to get some more tiny cogs, wheels and gears, and then I’ll do it.
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With the white scarf? And the leather? He‘d be perfect. He‘s one of my secret favorites. Or not secret. Maybe less obvious ones. It‘s why I made that magnet Helen (?) choose. Ricky rocks!
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Ricky is such a cool guy… He deserves a whole TV series of his own! (Who can we tweet at to make that happen? Will Percival be on it, too? At least it’s period of sorts…)
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Hey, with the new production company, RA can make that happen. I am soooo there for that. Have you ever done a Deeming RAPS?
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He could indeed. But then again, something tells me that little Modesty Armitage isn’t going to jump at something that is based on his own prettiness…
And Ricky – only once. What a shame. He was such a cool guy, he really deserves more than that. https://guylty.net/2014/04/20/ra-pocket-shrine-10-a-r-deeming-easter/
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Oh my cod, that scarf!!! Genius!
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*coughs* It was simpler times… the tenth shrine I ever made. You can definitely tell…
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But I love the scarf. 3D Deeming. Brilliant!
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Ideally I would love to have interactive bits in all the shrines – doors you can close and open, little scarves to take on and off…
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Guylty they take on a life of their own! Mine has a secret door that opens and DM gazing at me from all sides!! ❤️😘😘
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👍🏻Yep, great to play with! 🚪
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Guylty the background mountains are so majestic and magical a perfect fitting to the Ricky shrine. Thank you for the link! 5 years later he may need a rebirth of sorts shrine wise😉👍👏
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Haha, Michele – if only you knew… those mountains were actually completely incongruous. They were a picture that was printed into the mint tin. So I left it at that even though Co. Durham really has nothing whatsoever to do with Alpine peaks *giggles*.
Jeepers – five years, you are right. *eeek* Definitely needs a Ricky Re-Run.
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Guylty I saw that background and just smiled! I just purchased a necklace w a mountain 🏔 and charm card b/c I love mountains although I can’t ski 🎿🤣😉
So when you provided that link I just had a wide smile. I’ll now need to do a vid re watch for the 200,000 time of The Armitage filming himself skiing to complete this ahhhhhhhh moment!
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Necklace with a mountain? That sounds interesting!
Enjoy the ski video!
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Yep! I’ll send you a pic when it comes in!! I just did by the way what a sweetie pie!! I’m so happy that he is swooshing down the piste w his scarf flying in the wind and working hard!! 😘❤️
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i’m on it!
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😘I’m sorry – that sounded like a broad hint. “Whenever” is soon enough!
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hehe!
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ooh, there are a few other options in your list that I hadn’t considered yet… must write them down…
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Proctor my vote is for Proctor!!😘❤️❤️❤️👍
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this is impressive! I love watch gears, and other mechanisms 😎
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Hehe, in it for the mechanics, Kelly? That’s fine, too! xx
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This is delightful genius! Do check out Hugo Cabret: I think you’ll enjoy the graphic novel more than the film…it’s a masterpiece, much like this RAPS!
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Oh there is a graphic novel about it? THat does sound even better! Thanks, M!!
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🙂 a great one for sure, I thank you to mention it.
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Personally, I think this is your best RAPS. I just love it and I’m sure Rachel does too! x
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I’m delighted to hear that everybody is thinking so highly of my Steampunk effort! That is definitely motivation to try again!
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Wow, just saw this masterwork. Bravo. And Ricky next? He is the perfect steamy punk. or should I say hunk?
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Whether it’s hunk or punk – Ricky is definitely going to make me steamy *hehe*. I am searching for the appropriate imagery as we speak…
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Another masterpiece, well done!!!!
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Merci xx
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Gorgeous! Love Mr. Thornton!
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He was the obvious choice for something steampunk 😉
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I have to come back to this because it is sooo beautiful. One thing I forgot to mention originally is that I love the candle in the little holder. I’m always a bit sad when I see the wholes poked into the tins for the candles, so this one is extra awesome in my book. 🕯
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You are absolutely right, of course. My heart usually bleeds when I bang the holes into the tins. But the holes are a slightly better solution than any other candleholders. When I glue them in the tin, they usually come off when you try to extract the candles from them after use. But yeah, I usually play it by ear – when the tin is antique or pretty, I won’t damage it with holes… promised!
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I am glad you didn’t poke this one. 😉 I’m a bit of a fire fraidycat anyway, so I could do without candles. I would never light them in a RAPS for fear of the whole thing going up in flames. 😱 🔥 And that would be absolutely tragic!
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Damit hast du dich wirklich selbst übertroffen 😍. Einfach nur wow!!! Der Reiz liegt auch für mich in den ganzen Uhrinnereien. Sowas fand ich schon immer faszinierend. Ist das eigentlich ein Jooly Roger über dem Ziffernblatt?
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Danke dir – ich bin wirklich geplättet, wie viele von euch diese Steampunk Ästhetik gut finden. Hätte ich nicht erwartet! Aber das ist jetzt erstmal notiert und wird umgesetzt 😉
Und ja – richtig, da ist ein dezenter Totenkopf auf dem Zifferblatt. Gehört ja auch mit zur Steampunk-Ikonographie…
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Wir tun halt unser Bestes, damit dir die Arbeit nie ausgeht 😉.
Das mit dem Totenkopf wusste ich nicht. Kenne mich mit Steampunk nicht wirklich aus, aber die Bilder, über die man ab und zu mal stolpert, gefallen mir schon.
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Nordlicht, ja ja Ich auch an allen Fronten.. Um die Website Etsy there are more steampunk like treasures FYI..
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Are you a Steampunk fan Michele?
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Ah Nordlicht I am now thanks to Rachel
and Guyltys RAPS which is so exquisite and intricate. I have been googling the heck out of Steampunk!😘❤️👍🤗
You?
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Not really. That RAPS is gorgeous, that´s for sure. And I also liked the bits and pieces I saw of Steampunk here and there, yet. But I know next to nothing about the Streampunk culture and lifestyle. Definitely didn´t do as much research as you did.
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Ah Nordlicht ❤️😘I’m just trying to keep up with you !! I’m always last to the party 🎉 but thank goodness you are here to keep me on my toes and abreast of everything happening!!👍😉❤️❤️❤️❤️🤗✅
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Thank you Michele! But I think you are mistaking me for someone else. I´m almost always so behind time… 🕰 😉
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Nah you are German! Always on time! I’m doubly punctual b/c not only part German but my dad is retired Army and is a time stickler. I meant you are always in the know. I follow your lead happily 😘❤️❤️❤️🤣🤗👏👍
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Oh no, as a German I´m always punctual, of course. But I´m mostly not up-to-date, not hip, not trendy… you get what I mean 😉.But good to know that I was able to leave an opposite impression 😉😂.
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Jou jou Nordlicht then we are partners in crime together b/c I am always behind the times on trends, lingo, intel, Armitage sightings, tweets, IG posts, UNF, bush telephone? Well I happily will walk w you thru this fandom!!😘❤️👍😉
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Und das ist auch durchaus in meinem Sinne 😉
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Yup! IN LOVE! Thornton remains a favourite and that steampunk decor is fun and gorgeous. You have every right to be proud of yourself.
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Aw, thank you for that lovely compliment, Esther! I am still gobsmacked that the steampunk design is such a fan favourite.
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hah! i just realised you said you received a package from England! pah! i live in Wales! lol!
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Shoot – what a horrible amateur mistake! 1000 apologies. It’s the sort of stupid mistake that nearly cost me the benevolence of my husband’s uncle. He’s a Scot and I asked him whether he had an “English passport”. *arrrgh*
Explanation: In German colloquial language, “England” is synonymous with “Britain”.
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hehehe, i’m only kidding-no offence taken! I’m not Welsh! I’m happiest saying i’m British or European quite frankly-never been comfortable as an Englander due to my mixed heritage which it seems isn’t English…….
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*phew*. Honestly. I should know. My m-i-l is English. (Really. Not Scottish, not Welsh, but an Essex girl 😂. Well, geographically speaking. Otherwise she’s very classy.)
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hehe!
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Das ist wirklich ein Meisterstück!! ❤
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🙂 Danke schön 🙂
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