I think the Boston Harbour is polluted enough! Colonials don't drink tea, you silly mick!:wink::biggrin1:
I believe I've read that hilaire doesn't care about being called a 'mick' (I may be wrong). It is, however, a word that, even in jest and not directed at me, I take strong exception to. I've heard that term slung around in anger and hatred far too much. It just isn't necessary to use hateful terms like that. I realise it is used somewhat differently in North America - but then 'cunt' is used very differently in my part of the world and I still have to take care on how I use it and direct it here.
Just saying.