Pooting

Yorkshire (and possibly broader) slang that is pretty old and perhaps only in common usage in the countryside.

Pooting: To wander in a relaxed manner; potentially from poot = fart, -> ‘farting about’ meaning to do something in an inefficient manner, not necessarily interested in any particular end goal.

“Hey Jim. Are you about today? Fancy a pint?”

“Hey Tim. Nah, sorry mate, me and the missus are pooting around Dalby Forest for the weekend. I’m not sure when we’ll be back.”

ta, la

Northern English (UK) slang.

'Ta' = Thank you
'La' = In this context friend or mate. Probably from 'love' or 'lad', being informal, affectionate names used primarily in the North; especially Newcastle.

"Now then our kid, got you that thing you asked for."

"Oh, ta, la. I'll come pick it up in a mo."