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- Tue Oct 31, 2006 3:14 am
- Forum: Grammar
- Topic: I've found another sign!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 32418
I've found another sign!
Sitting at the counter of a Waffle House cafe I noticed a sign on the wall that read: Shirts and shoes must be worn to be served First, is this a warning to shirts and shoes that they must be in shabby shape to get service? Or Second, is this a warning to customers that their shirts and shoes must b...
- Tue Oct 31, 2006 2:59 am
- Forum: WELCOME HOME!
- Topic: some more words to consider for the test
- Replies: 36
- Views: 142346
Re: Dinner/Tea/Supper
I am from Scotland For meals we can have Breakfast, Elevenses, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, High Tea, Dinner and Supper. But a lot depends on the area you live in, and the class you belonged to. If you were really High-falluting (posh) Lunch was called Luncheon. Isn't that the meal list outlined in The Ho...
- Sun Jul 30, 2006 5:21 pm
- Forum: Grammar
- Topic: My Local Newspaper has done it again . . .
- Replies: 35
- Views: 96129
- Thu Jul 27, 2006 12:15 pm
- Forum: Grammar
- Topic: My Local Newspaper has done it again . . .
- Replies: 35
- Views: 96129
And I just had giggling fits over the sign at Service Merchandice: THIS BUILDING IS ALARMED! I always wanted to ask if it needed a Valium or a good hug, maybe a cup of tea and some time out. There is also the horrible sign at Ryan's Steak House: HAND CUT HERE DAILY Which I always thought was such a ...
- Thu Jul 27, 2006 1:24 am
- Forum: Grammar
- Topic: My Local Newspaper has done it again . . .
- Replies: 35
- Views: 96129
- Wed Jul 26, 2006 10:46 am
- Forum: Grammar
- Topic: My Local Newspaper has done it again . . .
- Replies: 35
- Views: 96129
- Mon Jul 24, 2006 6:42 pm
- Forum: Grammar
- Topic: My Local Newspaper has done it again . . .
- Replies: 35
- Views: 96129
- Mon Jul 24, 2006 1:02 pm
- Forum: Grammar
- Topic: My Local Newspaper has done it again . . .
- Replies: 35
- Views: 96129
My Local Newspaper has done it again . . .
If you notice my signature quote and its interesting turn of a phrase, it is a direct quote from my local newspaper. Yesterday they did it again, turned a reasonable phrase into something quite silly. Quote, "Police chased a white pickup for 90 minutes Friday through highways, including Highway...
- Tue Jul 04, 2006 7:26 pm
- Forum: The Rebel-Yankee Test
- Topic: Grandparents
- Replies: 75
- Views: 359513
For 13 wonderful years I had a little Mini Dachshund Chihuahua mix. She had all the best characteristics of both breeds and was a companion without comparison. She was a classic black and tan with a face almost like a miniature pincher, shorter legs than a chichi but longer than a doxi, and the most...
- Sun Jul 02, 2006 7:54 am
- Forum: The Rebel-Yankee Test
- Topic: Grandparents
- Replies: 75
- Views: 359513
with an over-sized handbag, packed carefully for just this purpose with giant designer wallet; tissues; cell phone; hand sanitizer; spare keys; case with backup bifocals and emergency glasses repair kit; gum; address book; makeup bag with 2-sided mirror; keychain flashlight; cigarettes and lighter;...
- Sat Jul 01, 2006 6:50 pm
- Forum: The Rebel-Yankee Test
- Topic: Grandparents
- Replies: 75
- Views: 359513
Another child raised in the South by a military parent, but even if dad hadn't been military my parents were raised with sir and ma'am and would have raised us that way anyway. It was considered common courtesy. More than once when I have been out with my 19 yr old daughter and she has smiled and sa...
- Fri Jun 30, 2006 6:07 pm
- Forum: The Rebel-Yankee Test
- Topic: Grandparents
- Replies: 75
- Views: 359513
We are found rude because we are wrapped up in ourselves, believe the world revolves around us and can't be bothered to learn a thing about other cultures, customs or languages. Not just Americans, I was living in Spain for a while and overheard a well heeled Brit tourist struggle with making chang...
- Tue Jun 27, 2006 3:22 pm
- Forum: The Rebel-Yankee Test
- Topic: Yank/Reb test: missing links and suggested addtitions
- Replies: 22
- Views: 114454
- Tue Jun 27, 2006 5:17 am
- Forum: The Rebel-Yankee Test
- Topic: Yank/Reb test: missing links and suggested addtitions
- Replies: 22
- Views: 114454
:wink: Actually I was referring to an awning. I am from Texas and my best friend while I was in the military was from Fall River, Mass (remember Lizzie Borden?). She would pitch fits as if her ear drums were being pierced when I would say AH-ning. I can't even begin to try to recreate her pronunciat...
- Mon Jun 19, 2006 10:18 pm
- Forum: The Rebel-Yankee Test
- Topic: Insurance, fixin, ya'll, grinders, subs, liquor store vs.
- Replies: 29
- Views: 89275