Thank you, Frank. I knew it had Arabic origins, but was real curious as to how it migrated into usage in some geographic areas of the States. Back in the 1960s, I knew some very old cowboys in New Mexico who regularly referred to them as "wadis". Perhaps the Spanish connection mentioned in...

Exactly, Sluggo! It's how I found this site.
Welcome, Red Angel!

Thanks--not that I'm cynical or anything...

I think I have an up close and personal relationship with De La Lastra...

My contributions would be rather feeble and mush-mouthed without much bite, so I hesitate to dive in with a full throated reply as I would just be scraping by compared to what has gone before. This thread has surely provided pearly white nuggets of punditry that I have enjoyed immensely. I look forw...

wa·di (noun) or wa·dy wa·dis or wa·dies 1. mainly dry water course a steep-sided water course in arid regions of North Africa and southern Asia through which water flows only after heavy rainfalls 2. oasis an oasis, especially in North Africa I have heard this used in the American southwest and also...

Amen, Bailey. Well said.
However, I do believe I am truly indigenous.

Sluggo, please keep the website updated with your dates. You never know who from here may show up! I've been known to travel for some good music...unfortunately, for some bad as well!
Good luck in Cincinnati!

That was impressive. I'm in awe of the linguistic knowledge and ability of the folks that frequent this site. I enjoy it, I'm glad I stumbled upon it!

I saw it the other day...it is very funny!
I want to know when they'll be back in Nashville. I'd love to see them!

Busted! That is funny! :) Right back atcha! I hate to admit I'm guilty of that so I won't... But, that is about all I got out of it..."Wonder if that would be a 'Good Word'..." Actually, I am curious about it's origins. About the only other time I've heard that word used outside of a book ...

Thank you so very much! Yes you are obviously very nice. I hope the pain leaves soon and doesn't leave a mark!

Bailey, which quote site do you use?
I'm always looking for a good one.

Hey, gleedgirl, I was a Selah boy during the mid 70s (Medical Lake before that) , and we figured if we heard someone say "Warshington" they were from somewhere else!
...and you're right! I caught your "local" joke! Seattle is like from the other coast!

Saw the finals on television a week or two ago...I've always been a fan. I understood that the runner up this year was Canadian. Anyone know if this is true? If so, that doesn't exactly make it the "national" spelling bee...
Good luck to your daughter!

I don't know how much more can be extracted from this subject, but perhaps some may still be willing to give it a shot!