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Discussion Groups / English Usage / July 2009Tony's spurtal!
Tony got his spurtal out on Corrie yesterday and showed it to Maria - she was *ever* so interested! You can use it for stirring your porridge. Nick from England > Tony got his spurtal out on Corrie yesterday and showed it to Maria - > she was *ever* so interested! Once he told her it tasted salty she was away > You can use it for stirring your porridge. It's 'spurtle' or possibly 'spirtle' http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spurtle And it's for *making* porridge, not dicking around with it while you're eating it. And here's the Golden Spurtle (not to be confused with the golden rivet): http://www.goldenspurtle.com/  SignatureJohn Dean Oxford Op Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:03:01 +0100 John Dean illuminated the masses with this: > It's 'spurtle' or possibly 'spirtle' Not a Spurt-All? Or a Spurts-R-Us? Signature*** Waldo *** http://worldofwaldo.wordpress.com/ I don't have a photograph, but you can have my footprints. They're upstairs in my socks. > And here's the Golden Spurtle (not to be confused with the golden rivet): "Addy's Speciality 2008 recipe: Marzipan porridge with Glenfiddich whisky ice cream and vanilla marinated stewed apple". That sounds fantastic; I want some. Mike M >> And here's the Golden Spurtle (not to be confused with the golden >> rivet): [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > That sounds fantastic; I want some. I haven't heard of that but you may like Cranachan:) Cranachan Ingredients: 3 oz (half cup) pinhead or coarse oatmeal Half pint double cream 1 tablespoon Drambuie (optional) Method: Toast the oatmeal in a frying pan on a high heat until lightly brown. Whisk the cream into a soft consistency and mix in the oatmeal and Drambuie (alternatively, use a few drops vanilla essence or other flavouring of your choice). Serve in tall glasses. A popular variation is to mix in 6oz (one and a half cups) of fresh raspberries. Or use vanilla ice cream instead of cream. > > Tony got his spurtal out on Corrie yesterday and showed it to Maria - > > she was *ever* so interested! [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > http://www.goldenspurtle.com/ > -- ~ http://spoonmaker.synthasite.com/spurtals.php Thanks, John - here's my reference. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spurtle I wonder how Americans pronounce it? :-D <I'm sure I posted the spurtal link before - it's a Toyah> Nick from England >>> Tony got his spurtal out on Corrie yesterday and showed it to Maria >>> - she was *ever* so interested! [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > > I wonder how Americans pronounce it? :-D You see that little red icon that looks like a speaker? Click that and see if the lady's voice turns you on. If you're a member of your county library you can have free access to the OED and get stuff from the horse's mouth: http://dictionary.oed.com/cgi/lclogin They even give you little quotes like: "1776 'Our Goodman' Ibid. 173 Muckle hae I seen; But siller-handed spurtles Saw I never nane." Which I bet Tony will be pinching any day the noo. SignatureJohn Dean Oxford > "1776 'Our Goodman' Ibid. 173 Muckle hae I seen; But siller-handed > spurtles Saw I never nane." > > Which I bet Tony will be pinching any day the noo. Without doubt. What I have been wondering was, did Tony move in lock stock and barrel??? I saw no other evidence of that except for his clothes. From whence did that spurtle come? Perhaps he carries it around in his brief case! >> "1776 'Our Goodman' Ibid. 173 Muckle hae I seen; But siller-handed >> spurtles Saw I never nane." [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Without doubt. What I have been wondering was, did Tony move in lock > stock and barrel??? Don't tell me he has a musket as well....! SignatureEnzo I wear the cheese. It does not wear me. >>> "1776 'Our Goodman' Ibid. 173 Muckle hae I seen; But siller-handed >>> spurtles Saw I never nane." [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Don't tell me he has a musket as well....! How very dare you! It snot nice to ask personal questions! Op Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:44:02 +0100 Enzo Matrix illuminated the masses with this: >> Without doubt. What I have been wondering was, did Tony move in lock >> stock and barrel??? > > Don't tell me he has a musket as well....! And a squirrel to stir the peasoup as well! Signature*** Waldo *** http://worldofwaldo.wordpress.com/ As of next week, passwords will be entered in Morse code. > Op Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:44:02 +0100 Enzo Matrix illuminated the > masses with this: [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > And a squirrel to stir the peasoup as well! hehehe >> "1776 'Our Goodman' Ibid. 173 Muckle hae I seen; But siller-handed >> spurtles Saw I never nane." [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > clothes. From whence did that spurtle come? Perhaps he carries it > around in his brief case! Maria asked him, "Does your spurtle go everywhere with you?" Tony replied, "Aye, along with ma bagpipes, ma haggis, ma sporran and ma kilt." Then he said, "I have to go to work. If you need anything, call for the Mad Scotsman." SignatureMartin S. >>> "1776 'Our Goodman' Ibid. 173 Muckle hae I seen; But siller-handed >>> spurtles Saw I never nane." [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > ma kilt." Then he said, "I have to go to work. If you need anything, > call for the Mad Scotsman." Ok.. so he has his sporran, his haggis and his bagpipes in his briefcase too then??? Pah! This is NOT working!!! Op Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:40:38 +0100 Ophelia illuminated the masses with this: >> Maria asked him, "Does your spurtle go everywhere with you?" >> [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Ok.. so he has his sporran, his haggis and his bagpipes in his briefcase too > then??? Well, p'raps he's got a very big briefcase! I have bought a briefcase that could fit a laptop and a small printer for when I need to travel for my job. Then I found a job that didn't have any travel. I could easily fit a spurdle, a girdle, a squirel and a nerdle in it. And a sporran, a kilt, a bagpipe, two hagisses. And still have room to put Tony in it too. And Maria. Plus baybeh. So there! Signature*** Waldo *** http://worldofwaldo.wordpress.com/ I've been around so long I can remember Doris Day before she was a virgin. > Ophelia illuminated the masses with this: > [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > So there! And if you wore the kilt, you wouldn't need any briefs! BTW I have read reports that Samia Smith (Maria) is pregnant in real life. I don't know how far along she is, but it will look odd if Maria still has a bump after delivering her baby. But then, we had a pregnant transsexual Haley Cropper! SignatureMartin S. > Op Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:40:38 +0100 Ophelia illuminated the masses > with this: [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > And a sporran, a kilt, a bagpipe, two hagisses. And still have room > to put Tony in it too. And Maria. Plus baybeh. And the rubber button? SignatureEnzo I wear the cheese. It does not wear me. >> Op Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:40:38 +0100 Ophelia illuminated the masses >> with this: [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > And the rubber button? You are Prince George AICMFP. SignatureGordon Davie Edinburgh, Scotland "Slipped the surly bonds of Earth...to touch the face of God." >>> Op Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:40:38 +0100 Ophelia illuminated the masses >>> with this: [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > You are Prince George AICMFP. LOL Gordon *always* gets my references... SignatureEnzo I wear the cheese. It does not wear me. > >> And the rubber button? > > > You are Prince George AICMFP. > > LOL Gordon *always* gets my references... Luck. Luck, luck, luck. Luck. FC >>>> Op Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:40:38 +0100 Ophelia illuminated the masses >>>> with this: [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > > LOL Gordon *always* gets my references... Except that time you said "I'll meet you in the bar!"... SignatureGordon Davie Edinburgh, Scotland "Slipped the surly bonds of Earth...to touch the face of God." >>> Op Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:40:38 +0100 Ophelia illuminated the masses >>> with this: [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > You are Prince George AICMFP. You are Prince Albert and I want my watch chain back SignatureJohn Dean Oxford > Op Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:40:38 +0100 Ophelia illuminated the masses > with this: [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > So there! Waldo? Why has your nose got pointy and very lonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnngggggggggggg? Op Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:34:13 +0100 Ophelia illuminated the masses with this: >> So there! > > Waldo? Why has your nose got pointy and very > lonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnngggggggggggg? It hasn'ngggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggt. Signature*** Waldo *** http://worldofwaldo.wordpress.com/ A conclusion is the place where you got tired of thinking. >> "1776 'Our Goodman' Ibid. 173 Muckle hae I seen; But siller-handed >> spurtles Saw I never nane." [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > whence did that spurtle come? Perhaps he carries it around in his brief > case! Stirring oatmeal makes it more stringy, doesn't it? SignatureMarshall Price of Miami marshallprice@att.net http://marshallprice.wordpress.com >>> "1776 'Our Goodman' Ibid. 173 Muckle hae I seen; But siller-handed >>> spurtles Saw I never nane." [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] >> around in his brief case! > Stirring oatmeal makes it more stringy, doesn't it? glutinous I would have said. Op Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:17:56 +0100 Ophelia illuminated the masses with this: >> Stirring oatmeal makes it more stringy, doesn't it? > > glutinous I would have said. Gluttonous? Signature*** Waldo *** http://worldofwaldo.wordpress.com/ An idle mind is worth two in the bush. > Op Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:17:56 +0100 Ophelia illuminated the masses > with this: [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Gluttonous? It has a bit of a bum taste - glutinous maximus SignatureJohn Dean Oxford >>>> "1776 'Our Goodman' Ibid. 173 Muckle hae I seen; But siller-handed >>>> spurtles Saw I never nane." [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > glutinous I would have said. Wot? Like bum cheeks? Norm -- >>>>> "1776 'Our Goodman' Ibid. 173 Muckle hae I seen; But siller-handed >>>>> spurtles Saw I never nane." [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Wot? Like bum cheeks? LOL be'ave yerself!!! >>>> "1776 'Our Goodman' Ibid. 173 Muckle hae I seen; But siller-handed >>>> spurtles Saw I never nane." [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > glutinous I would have said. I'll have mine glutinous maximus, please. SignatureMarshall Price of Miami marshallprice@att.net http://marshallprice.wordpress.com Op Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:32:49 -0400 Marshall Price illuminated the masses with this: > I'll have mine glutinous maximus, please. NANGed by John Dean.... Signature*** Waldo *** http://worldofwaldo.wordpress.com/ Due to circumstances within our control, tomorrow will be cancelled. >> ~ >> http://spoonmaker.synthasite.com/spurtals.php [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >You see that little red icon that looks like a speaker? Click that and see >if the lady's voice turns you on. Strangely, in AmE, "spurtle" rhymes with "fertile"! SignatureIan >>> ~ >>> http://spoonmaker.synthasite.com/spurtals.php [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >> > Strangely, in AmE, "spurtle" rhymes with "fertile"! And 'futile' rhymes with 'Bootle'. SignatureGordon Davie Edinburgh, Scotland "Slipped the surly bonds of Earth...to touch the face of God." >>>> ~ >>>> http://spoonmaker.synthasite.com/spurtals.php [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > And 'futile' rhymes with 'Bootle'. But "tootle" is unknown. SignatureMarshall Price of Miami marshallprice@att.net http://marshallprice.wordpress.com >> "Ian Jackson" <ianREMOVETHISjackson@g3ohx.demon.co.uk> wrote... >>> John Dean <john-dean@fraglineone.net> writes [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > But "tootle" is unknown. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language says: too·tle 1. To toot softly and repeatedly, as on a flute. 2. Informal To walk or drive in a leisurely manner; amble. Also in AmE: Mirror rhymes with fear. Squirrel rhymes with girl. Albatross rhymes with sauce. Ball rhymes with doll. Buoy rhymes with phooey. The second month of the year is Febuary. SignatureMartin S. >>> "Ian Jackson" <ianREMOVETHISjackson@g3ohx.demon.co.uk> wrote... >>>> John Dean <john-dean@fraglineone.net> writes [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > > Mirror rhymes with fear. Every time somebody refers to a meer on the wall I expect to see a little model of a space station hanging there. > Ball rhymes with doll. Well, it does! > Buoy rhymes with phooey. > > The second month of the year is Febuary. Remember Bush going on about nucyular power? SignatureGordon Davie Edinburgh, Scotland "Slipped the surly bonds of Earth...to touch the face of God." > Remember Bush going on about nucyular power? Possibly influenced by Jimmy Carter. Bill in Kentucky ---------------------------------------------------------------- Reverse parts of the user name and ISP name for my e-address >> Remember Bush going on about nucyular power? > > Possibly influenced by Jimmy Carter. I always heard Carter saying something like "Nu-kee-ah" in 3 syllables. But he had a military background, so who really can explain "in" language. >> Remember Bush going on about nucyular power? > > Possibly influenced by Jimmy Carter. No way. Carter was a nuclear physicist. Nixon was mispronouncing nuclear long before anybody heard of Carter. SignatureMarshall Price of Miami marshallprice@att.net http://marshallprice.wordpress.com > "MartinS" <me@my.place> wrote... > >> Ball rhymes with doll. > > Well, it does! In Scotland. Remember Chic Murray, "the tall droll with the small doll"? SignatureMartin S. >> "MartinS" <me@my.place> wrote... >> [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > In Scotland. Remember Chic Murray, "the tall droll with the small > doll"? Chic Murray and Maisie. But I preferred him on his own. "I got up this morning. I like to get up in the morning; it gives me the rest of the day to myself. I crossed the landing and went down stairs. Mind you, if there had been no stairs, I wouldn't even have attempted it." SignatureJohn Dean Oxford >>> "MartinS" <me@my.place> wrote... >>> [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > rest of the day to myself. I crossed the landing and went down stairs. Mind > you, if there had been no stairs, I wouldn't even have attempted it." My English English teacher (once Alfred Hitchcock's partner) called that an Irish bull. He gave the example, "Don't come down the ladder, because it isn't there!" SignatureMarshall Price of Miami marshallprice@att.net http://marshallprice.wordpress.com >>>> "MartinS" <me@my.place> wrote... >>>> [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > that an Irish bull. He gave the example, "Don't come down the ladder, > because it isn't there!" To which the traditional reply is "But I'm already half-way down". Then, of course, there's the man who was half way down and met the bloody barrel coming up ... SignatureJohn Dean Oxford >>>>> "MartinS" <me@my.place> wrote... >>>>> [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > Then, of course, there's the man who was half way down and met the > bloody barrel coming up ... Hoffnung! SignatureMartin S. >>>>>> "MartinS" <me@my.place> wrote... >>>>>> [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > Hoffnung! He would never stoop to swearing. His version is at http://monologues.co.uk/004/Bricklayers_Story.htm and is a model of restrained language. And v. funny, of course. Also entertaining is the song that many thought was derived from it. http://www.songsforteaching.com/paddysicknote.htm However, Hoffnung got a rap over the knuckles for letting it be assumed the story was all his own work when, in fact, it was a great deal older: http://www.snopes.com/humor/letters/bricks.asp SignatureJohn Dean Oxford >>> Then, of course, there's the man who was half way down and met the >>> bloody barrel coming up ... [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > assumed the story was all his own work when, in fact, it was a great > deal older: http://www.snopes.com/humor/letters/bricks.asp Yes, but no one could tell it quite like Hoffnung. His replies from Tyrolean hoteliers to a request for a room weren't exactly original, either. I have an LP of the Hoffnung Music Festival concert recorded at the Royal Festival Hall in 1956. SignatureMartin S. >>>> "Ian Jackson" <ianREMOVETHISjackson@g3ohx.demon.co.uk> wrote... >>>>> John Dean <john-dean@fraglineone.net> writes [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > > Well, it does! Huh? I don't get it. Doesn't ball rhyme with tall, call, fall, moll, Saul, and pawl? Doesn't doll rhyme with Sol and the first syllables of "holiday," "jolly," and "rollicking"? I think of the first sound as "aw" and the second as "ah". SignatureMarshall Price of Miami marshallprice@att.net http://marshallprice.wordpress.com >>> "Ian Jackson" <ianREMOVETHISjackson@g3ohx.demon.co.uk> wrote... >>>> John Dean <john-dean@fraglineone.net> writes [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > Mirror rhymes with fear. No way. > Squirrel rhymes with girl. Uh-uh. It's got two syllables. > Albatross rhymes with sauce. And with cross, toss, loss, moss, floss, etc. Why shouldn't it? > Ball rhymes with doll. Ick! That's a regional pronunciation of "doll", isn't it? > Buoy rhymes with phooey. That's from my original region, Long Island, but I've learned to avoid it. It never made sense to me, since we pronounced "lifebuoy" normally. > The second month of the year is Febuary. That's disgusting, but pretty common, I admit. They substitute a y-sound for the r after the b. ("Febyuary") SignatureMarshall Price of Miami marshallprice@att.net http://marshallprice.wordpress.com Op Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:42:17 -0400 Marshall Price illuminated the masses with this: > Uh-uh. It's got two syllables. Lots of girl also only have two syllables. Particularly the blonde ones. Signature*** Waldo *** http://worldofwaldo.wordpress.com/ An apple every eight hours will keep three doctors away. >>>>> ~ >>>>> http://spoonmaker.synthasite.com/spurtals.php [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > But "tootle" is unknown. and with cootie :) > John Dean <john-dean@fraglineone.net> writes > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] >> > Strangely, in AmE, "spurtle" rhymes with "fertile"! And "albatross" rhymes with "sauce", according to a recent episode of Jeopardy. SignatureMartin S. > And "albatross" rhymes with "sauce", according to a recent episode of > Jeopardy. How do YOU pronounce "albatross", then? TTFN Katherine > > And "albatross" rhymes with "sauce", according to a recent episode of > > Jeopardy. > > How do YOU pronounce "albatross", then? Depends what flavour it is. SignatureGordon Davie Edinburgh, Scotland "Slipped the surly bonds of Earth...to touch the face of God." > "Katherine" <kburgess@crrstv.net> wrote in message > news:1c478b9c-af6a-48ce-b4f2- [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Depends what flavour it is. Hahahahaha >>> And "albatross" rhymes with "sauce", according to a recent episode >>> of Jeopardy. >> >> How do YOU pronounce "albatross", then? > > Depends what flavour it is. <sigh> NANG! SignatureEnzo I wear the cheese. It does not wear me. >>>> And "albatross" rhymes with "sauce", according to a recent episode >>>> of Jeopardy. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > NANG! Come on, Enzo, did you really think I'd let that one go by? SignatureGordon Davie Edinburgh, Scotland "Slipped the surly bonds of Earth...to touch the face of God." >>>>> And "albatross" rhymes with "sauce", according to a recent episode >>>>> of Jeopardy. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Come on, Enzo, did you really think I'd let that one go by? No. But then I couldn't, either. :-D SignatureEnzo I wear the cheese. It does not wear me. >> And "albatross" rhymes with "sauce", according to a recent episode of >> Jeopardy. > > How do YOU pronounce "albatross", then? What flavour is it? SignatureEnzo I wear the cheese. It does not wear me. >>> And "albatross" rhymes with "sauce", according to a recent episode of >>> Jeopardy. >> >> How do YOU pronounce "albatross", then? > > What flavour is it? <snigger> NANG! SignatureGordon Davie Edinburgh, Scotland "Slipped the surly bonds of Earth...to touch the face of God." > >> And "albatross" rhymes with "sauce", according to a recent episode of > >> Jeopardy. > > > How do YOU pronounce "albatross", then? > > What flavour is it? IACBTP! TTFN Katherine >> >> And "albatross" rhymes with "sauce", according to a recent episode >> >> of Jeopardy. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > IACBTP! Too silly! SignatureMartin S. >>>>> And "albatross" rhymes with "sauce", according to a recent episode >>>>> of Jeopardy. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Too silly! and nowt wrong wiv dat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >> And "albatross" rhymes with "sauce", according to a recent episode of >> Jeopardy. > > How do YOU pronounce "albatross", then? NOT "albatrauce" It's a short "o", not an "aw" sound. Remember I'm from Northern England. SignatureMartin S. > >>> Tony got his spurtal out on Corrie yesterday and showed it to Maria > >>> - she was *ever* so interested! [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > >> -- > > ~ <snipped offending item> > > Thanks, John - here's my reference. > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > You see that little red icon that looks like a speaker? Click that and see > if the lady's voice turns you on. ~ <g> I love that lady - she's the only person on Earth who pronounces 'minutiae' the same as me! The library computer packs up every time I try for 'spurtle' - I'm guessing she would pronounce it, 'spurdal', as Americans tend to do with words like that. ~ > If you're a member of your county library you can have free access to the > OED and get stuff from the horse's mouth: [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > Which I bet Tony will be pinching any day the noo. > -- ~ Thanks, I'll have a bash. Nick from England > Tony got his spurtal out on Corrie yesterday and showed it to Maria - > she was *ever* so interested! > > You can use it for stirring your porridge. > > Nick from England I hope he rinsed it first? mark > > Tony got his spurtal out on Corrie yesterday and showed it to Maria - > > she was *ever* so interested! [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > I hope he rinsed it first? I don't know. *Do* you? > > Tony got his spurtal out on Corrie yesterday and showed it to Maria - > > she was *ever* so interested! [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > I hope he rinsed it first? ~ LOL - well, if it had congealed porridge on it that might be alright. Do Americans call porridge oatmeal? Hmm... Nick from England >> "Nick" <pacif...@btopenworld.com> wrote... >> [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > ~ > LOL - well, if it had congealed porridge on it that might be alright. As long as it *was* porridge! > Do Americans call porridge oatmeal? > > Hmm... Yes, and Canadians too. That's what it says on the package. BTW Why do Scott's call it "porage"? I see from Wiki that the "face" of Scott's Porage Oats since the 1990s is Rory McCann, a former, erm, tree felling operative. SignatureMartin S. >>> "Nick" <pacif...@btopenworld.com> wrote... >>> [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > I see from Wiki that the "face" of Scott's Porage Oats since the 1990s is > Rory McCann, a former, erm, tree felling operative. Well, after all that filling porage it's no surprise he only has room for buttered scones at teatime. SignatureGordon Davie Edinburgh, Scotland "Slipped the surly bonds of Earth...to touch the face of God." > >>> "Nick" <pacif...@btopenworld.com> wrote... > [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > Well, after all that filling porage it's no surprise he only has room for > buttered scones at teatime. Oi! TTFN Sis > As long as it *was* porridge! > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Yes, and Canadians too. That's what it says on the package. Maybe that is because you cook what's in the package to make porridge? B >>> "Nick" <pacif...@btopenworld.com> wrote... >>> [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] >I see from Wiki that the "face" of Scott's Porage Oats since the 1990s is >Rory McCann, a former, erm, tree felling operative. He's a lumberjack and he's okay? SignatureRobin (BrE) Herts, England > >>> "Nick" <pacif...@btopenworld.com> wrote... > [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > > He's a lumberjack and he's okay? Another one? Thwap! TTFN Katherine On Jun 17, 4:51 pm, Robin Bignall <docro...@ntlworld.com> wrote: > >Nick <pacif...@btopenworld.com> wrote: > >> "mark" <m...@reepham2003.force9.co.uk> wrote: [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > > He's a lumberjack and he's okay? Another one? Thwap! Katherine, you have "oi"ed and "thwap"ed two posts int his thread, and I must admit to not understanding why. Can you give me some detail? Two different people posted the messages you seem to disapprove of. SignaturePat Durkin durkinpa at msn.com Wisconsin > "Katherine" <kburgess@crrstv.net> wrote... > Robin Bignall <docro...@ntlworld.com> wrote: [quoted text clipped - 40 lines] > detail? Two different people posted the messages you seem to > disapprove of. Katherine has a long-time hatred of the "I'm a Lumberjack" song from Monty Python's Flying Circus. So some unkind people in ratucs keep teasing her by referring to it. Notice that I said "tree felling operative", not lumberjack. I would never tease Katherine. ;-) Note that this thread is crossposted to rec.arts.tv.uk.coronation-st and to alt.english.usage. SignatureMartin S. >> "Katherine" <kburgess@crrstv.net> wrote... >> Robin Bignall <docro...@ntlworld.com> wrote: [quoted text clipped - 44 lines] > Monty Python's Flying Circus. So some unkind people in ratucs keep > teasing her by referring to it. That would be me. :-P I take it as a personal challenge to mention the Lumberjack Song whenever there seems to be a link, no matter how obscure, just to wind Katherine up. There's no malice in it (at least from my side) - we've never met, but I love her dearly. I presume you're over in alt.english.usage, Pat, else you'd have picked up on this before now! SignatureGordon Davie Edinburgh, Scotland "Slipped the surly bonds of Earth...to touch the face of God." > >> "Katherine" <kburg...@crrstv.net> wrote... > >> Robin Bignall <docro...@ntlworld.com> wrote: [quoted text clipped - 51 lines] > There's no malice in it (at least from my side) - we've never met, but I > love her dearly. And there is no malice in my thwapping, either. And I love you dearly, too. After all, you are my brother, right? <g> > I presume you're over in alt.english.usage, Pat, else you'd have picked up > on this before now! Prolly! TTFN Sis > > Katherine has a long-time hatred of the "I'm a Lumberjack" song from > > Monty Python's Flying Circus. So some unkind people in ratucs keep > > teasing her by referring to it. > > That would be me. :-P How does referring to you remind Katherine of the Lumberjack Song? .. or did you mean "That would be I"? Cheers, Daniel (posting from AEU, as if you couldn't tell) >> > Katherine has a long-time hatred of the "I'm a Lumberjack" song from >> > Monty Python's Flying Circus. So some unkind people in ratucs keep [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > .. or did you mean "That would be I"? Oooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh get 'im :) >> > Katherine has a long-time hatred of the "I'm a Lumberjack" song from >> > Monty Python's Flying Circus. So some unkind people in ratucs keep [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > .. or did you mean "That would be I"? No, I'm sure you don't know Katherine, so why would it be you? :-) SignatureGordon Davie Edinburgh, Scotland "Slipped the surly bonds of Earth...to touch the face of God." > >> > Katherine has a long-time hatred of the "I'm a Lumberjack" song from > >> > Monty Python's Flying Circus. So some unkind people in ratucs keep [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > No, I'm sure you don't know Katherine, so why would it be you? :-) Splutter! TTFN Sis > > .. or did you mean "That would be I"? > > No, I'm sure you don't know Katherine, so why would it be you? :-) You see the little marks on either side of the words That would be I, above? The ones that look like rabbits' ears? What do you suppose they indicate? .. and don't truncate my ellipsis! Cheers, Daniel. >>> .. or did you mean "That would be I"? >> [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > .. and don't truncate my ellipsis! Ho, ho, ho! We got powsh people 'ere now RGordon:) You'd better watch out <g> >> > .. or did you mean "That would be I"? >> [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > What do you suppose they indicate? A deaf rabbit? So when we're hunting them, we don't have to be vewwy vewwy quiet any longer? SignatureGordon Davie Edinburgh, Scotland "Slipped the surly bonds of Earth...to touch the face of God." On Jun 21, 10:58 am, Daniel James <wastebas...@nospam.aaisp.org> wrote: > > > Katherine has a long-time hatred of the "I'm a Lumberjack" song from > > > Monty Python's Flying Circus. So some unkind people in ratucs keep [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > .. or did you mean "That would be I"? I fink I like Daniel! TTFN Katherine > Katherine has a long-time hatred of the "I'm a Lumberjack" song from > Monty Python's Flying Circus. So some unkind people in ratucs keep > teasing her by referring to it. Notice that I said "tree felling > operative", not lumberjack. I would never tease Katherine. ;-) So, if I wrote "He's a logger and he's OK", that's OK? After all, we don't have "lumberjacks" in Canada. We have "loggers". -- Cheers. Roger T. See the GER at: - http://www.islandnet.com/~rogertra/ >> Katherine has a long-time hatred of the "I'm a Lumberjack" song from >> Monty Python's Flying Circus. So some unkind people in ratucs keep [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > After all, we don't have "lumberjacks" in Canada. We have "loggers". What do they have for tea midweek? SignatureMartin S. >>> Katherine has a long-time hatred of the "I'm a Lumberjack" song from >>> Monty Python's Flying Circus. So some unkind people in ratucs keep [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > What do they have for tea midweek? Butter scones, usually, why? -- Cheers. Roger T. See the GER at: - http://www.islandnet.com/~rogertra/ >>>> Katherine has a long-time hatred of the "I'm a Lumberjack" song from >>>> Monty Python's Flying Circus. So some unkind people in ratucs keep [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Butter scones, usually, why? Just wondering... SignatureMartin S. > >>> Katherine has a long-time hatred of the "I'm a Lumberjack" song from > >>> Monty Python's Flying Circus. So some unkind people in ratucs keep [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Butter scones, usually, why? What are they? I'm only familiar with buttered scones. Mike M > > >>> Katherine has a long-time hatred of the "I'm a Lumberjack" song from > > >>> Monty Python's Flying Circus. So some unkind people in ratucs keep [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > What are they? I'm only familiar with buttered scones. Must be a leftpondian thing, like 'race car' and 'row boat'. SignatureGordon Davie Edinburgh, Scotland "Slipped the surly bonds of Earth...to touch the face of God." >>>>>> Katherine has a long-time hatred of the "I'm a Lumberjack" song from >>>>>> Monty Python's Flying Circus. So some unkind people in ratucs keep [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Must be a leftpondian thing, like 'race car' and 'row boat'. As opposed to racecar and rowboat? SignatureMarshall Price of Miami marshallprice@att.net http://marshallprice.wordpress.com >>>>>>> Katherine has a long-time hatred of the "I'm a Lumberjack" song from >>>>>>> Monty Python's Flying Circus. So some unkind people in ratucs keep [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > As opposed to racecar and rowboat? As opposed to the Rightpondian "racing car" and "rowing boat". SignaturePeter Duncanson, UK (in alt.english.usage) > As opposed to the Rightpondian "racing car" and "rowing boat". M-W dates "rowboat" to 1538. Did we tow it with us behind the Mayflower and forget to send it back? ¬R >>> Katherine has a long-time hatred of the "I'm a Lumberjack" song from >>> Monty Python's Flying Circus. So some unkind people in ratucs keep [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > What do they have for tea midweek? Lately, they're in danger of being had for tea by large cats. >>>> Katherine has a long-time hatred of the "I'm a Lumberjack" song from >>>> Monty Python's Flying Circus. So some unkind people in ratucs keep [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] >Norman Weaver" <noemail@all.com> wrote: Lately, they're in danger of being >had for tea by large cats. Extremely large cats. ;-) SignatureCheers! Alex.C There are twelve million sheep in Ontario. Problem is nine million of them think they are people. >>>> So, if I wrote "He's a logger and he's OK", that's OK? >>>> >>>> After all, we don't have "lumberjacks" in Canada. We have "loggers". >>> >>> What do they have for tea midweek? >>>Lately, they're in danger of being had for tea by large cats. > > Extremely large cats. ;-) Not jellicle cats then? -- Cheers. Roger T. See the GER at: - http://www.islandnet.com/~rogertra/ >>>>> So, if I wrote "He's a logger and he's OK", that's OK? >>>>> [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Not jellicle cats then? Nah... jellicle cats are rather small. SignatureEnzo I wear the cheese. It does not wear me. >>>>>> So, if I wrote "He's a logger and he's OK", that's OK? >>>>>> [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Nah... jellicle cats are rather small. Yabut Jellicle Cats are merry and bright, -- Cheers. Roger T. See the GER at: - http://www.islandnet.com/~rogertra/ >>>>>>> So, if I wrote "He's a logger and he's OK", that's OK? >>>>>>> [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Yabut Jellicle Cats are merry and bright, lol >>>>>> So, if I wrote "He's a logger and he's OK", that's OK? >>>>>> [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Nah... jellicle cats are rather small. And religious. Even jellicle cats will try to talk to you about Jesus. SignatureGordon Davie Edinburgh, Scotland "Slipped the surly bonds of Earth...to touch the face of God." > >> Katherine has a long-time hatred of the "I'm a Lumberjack" song from > >> Monty Python's Flying Circus. So some unkind people in ratucs keep [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > What do they have for tea midweek? In Quebec, they still have lumberjacks. :-( TTFN Katherine >> >> Katherine has a long-time hatred of the "I'm a Lumberjack" song from >> >> Monty Python's Flying Circus. So some unkind people in ratucs keep [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > In Quebec, they still have lumberjacks. :-( Or lumberjacques? SignatureMartin S. > >> >> Katherine has a long-time hatred of the "I'm a Lumberjack" song from > >> >> Monty Python's Flying Circus. So some unkind people in ratucs keep [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Or lumberjacques? Funnily enough, they spell it the English way. But they also use the term "couriers du bois" as a synonym. TTFN Katherine > Katherine <kburg...@crrstv.net> wrote: > > MartinS <m...@my.place> wrote: [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Or lumberjacques? Funnily enough, they spell it the English way. But they also use the term "couriers du bois" as a synonym. "Je suis courier du bois, je vais bien dans le coeur Je dorms toute la nuite et travaille tout le jour!" (It's 35 years since I did my French Higher so the above is more than a lot rusty!) SignatureGordon Davie Edinburgh, Scotland "Slipped the surly bonds of Earth...to touch the face of God." >>>> Katherine has a long-time hatred of the "I'm a Lumberjack" song >>>> from Monty Python's Flying Circus. So some unkind people in ratucs [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > In Quebec, they still have lumberjacks. :-( Loggers have lumberjacks for tea? SignatureEnzo I wear the cheese. It does not wear me. > >>>> Katherine has a long-time hatred of the "I'm a Lumberjack" song > >>>> from Monty Python's Flying Circus. So some unkind people in ratucs [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Loggers have lumberjacks for tea? Damn! TTFN Katherine >> Katherine has a long-time hatred of the "I'm a Lumberjack" song from >> Monty Python's Flying Circus. So some unkind people in ratucs keep [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > After all, we don't have "lumberjacks" in Canada. We have "loggers". We used to have lumberjacks - and that's quite ok SignatureThe Canadian Curmudgeon (in Calgary) Save our precious CO2 - plant many trees > > "Katherine" <kburg...@crrstv.net> wrote... > > Robin Bignall <docro...@ntlworld.com> wrote: [quoted text clipped - 48 lines] > Note that this thread is crossposted to rec.arts.tv.uk.coronation-st and > to alt.english.usage. <g> Of course you would never tease me. Hah! TTFN Katherine >> Katherine has a long-time hatred of the "I'm a Lumberjack" song from >> Monty Python's Flying Circus. So some unkind people in ratucs keep [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > <g> Of course you would never tease me. Hah! No, but I might put others up to it! SignatureMartin S. >> >>> "Nick" <pacif...@btopenworld.com> wrote... >> [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > > Thwap! The poor wee laddie won't know what's hit him! SignatureMartin S. >>> >>> "Nick" <pacif...@btopenworld.com> wrote... >>> [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > >The poor wee laddie won't know what's hit him! Heh! I'm not poor nor wee but I am a laddie, which most Robins and Robyns aren't, these days. Thanks to you and Gordon for the explanation, but over in AEU we've learned from experience to take thwaps in our stride. SignatureRobin (BrE) Herts, England >Katherine <kburgess@crrstv.net> wrote: >> Robin Bignall <docro...@ntlworld.com> wrote: [quoted text clipped - 35 lines] > >The poor wee laddie won't know what's hit him! Robin: Heh! I'm not poor nor wee but I am a laddie, which most Robins and Robyns aren't, these days. Thanks to you and Gordon for the explanation, but over in AEU we've learned from experience to take thwaps in our stride. Pat: Well, we can take them, Robin, but there is a cross-cultural interpretation causing some problems in my corner. Still, I am not opposed to a bit of re-education. >>Katherine <kburgess@crrstv.net> wrote: >>> Robin Bignall <docro...@ntlworld.com> wrote: [quoted text clipped - 45 lines] >interpretation causing some problems in my corner. >Still, I am not opposed to a bit of re-education. I translate "thwap" as the sound a tawse makes when it hits your hand as a result of being a bad boy. Teachers wouldn't dare these days, but I had a few in my teens. Didn't do me any harm <he says, typing single handedly>. SignatureRobin (BrE) Herts, England > >>Katherine <kburg...@crrstv.net> wrote: > >>> Robin Bignall <docro...@ntlworld.com> wrote: [quoted text clipped - 50 lines] > but I had a few in my teens. Didn't do me any harm <he says, typing > single handedly>. Splutter! TTFN Katherine > >Katherine <kburg...@crrstv.net> wrote: > >> Robin Bignall <docro...@ntlworld.com> wrote: [quoted text clipped - 45 lines] > interpretation causing some problems in my corner. > Still, I am not opposed to a bit of re-education. Pat, I didn't realize that we were cross-posting. I usually try to remove the cross-post when thwapping. <g> TTFN Katherine > >>> >>> "Nick" <pacif...@btopenworld.com> wrote... > [quoted text clipped - 36 lines] > thwaps in our stride. > -- That is a good thing, Robin! We dish 'em out here fairly regularly. <g> TTFN Katherine > >I see from Wiki that the "face" of Scott's Porage Oats since the 1990s is > >Rory McCann, a former, erm, tree felling operative. > > He's a lumberjack and he's okay? It's a kilt, Robin ... Cheers, Daniel. > >> "Nick" <pacif...@btopenworld.com> wrote... > [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > BTW Why do Scott's call it "porage"? ~ Beats me but I remember the song with a Scottish burr... #Starrrrrrt off the day with piping Scotts Porage Oats! Nick from England Beats me but I remember the song with a Scottish burr... #Starrrrrrt off the day with piping Scotts Porage Oats! Nick from England ------------------------------------------------- Ditto. -- Cheers. Roger T. See the GER at: - http://www.islandnet.com/~rogertra/ >> >> "Nick" <pacif...@btopenworld.com> wrote... >> [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > > #Starrrrrrt off the day with piping Scotts Porage Oats! Scott's Porrrage beats the cold It keeps you warrrm through rrrain and snow Starrrt off the day with piping Scott's Porrrage Oats. Food of a mighty rrrace!! I couldn't find the whole jingle with Google; the second line's from memory. (Tune: Scotland the Brave) SignatureMartin S. > >> >> "Nick" <pacif...@btopenworld.com> wrote... > [quoted text clipped - 34 lines] > > -- ~ LOL - well done, RMartin - reminds me of the ReadyBrek ad - 'central heating for kids'! Nick from England >BTW Why do Scott's call it "porage"? Because they chose one of the many spellings[1] previously in use. I think we should be grateful that we have only two spellings to chose from. The OED lists: {alpha}. 15 porig, 15 porradge, 15 porrege, 15 19- porage, 15-16 porredge, 15-17 porrige, 15-17 (18 Eng. regional (north.)) porrage, 16 poredg, 16 poredge, 16 porieg, 16 porredg, 16 porridg, 16 porrieg, 16- porridge, 18- porritch (Eng. regional (north.)); Sc. 17- porridge, 17- porritch, 18 porrage, 19- purritch.{beta}. 15 parage, 18- parridge (Eng. regional (north.)), 18- parritch (Eng. regional (north.)); Sc. pre-17 17-18 paritch, 17 parrage, 17-18 parrach, 17- parridge, 17- parritch, 18 parrich, 18- parratch, 19- parech. Compare earlier PORRINGER n., and also PODDISH n. The earliest meaning (15**) is: 1. A thick soup made by stewing vegetables, herbs, or meat, often thickened with barley, pulses, etc. Cf. PLUM PORRIDGE n. The cereal-only version is a century later: 3. A dish consisting of oat flakes, oatmeal or another meal (or flaked cereal) boiled in water or milk and often served for breakfast. Cf. OATMEAL n. 1b. a1643 W. CARTWRIGHT Poems in Comedies (1651) sig. P4v, Imprimis some Rice Porredge, sweet, and hot. [1] I originally typed "spellings" as "spelloings". SignaturePeter Duncanson, UK (in alt.english.usage) >> BTW Why do Scott's call it "porage"? >> [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > > [1] I originally typed "spellings" as "spelloings". Good post again, thanks Peter:) > > [1] I originally typed "spellings" as "spelloings". I like the word 'spelloing', especially in the phrase 'spelloing mistake'. It's one I often make because of my thickj fingers. FC >> > [1] I originally typed "spellings" as "spelloings". > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > FC Resist!! Resist!! ;-) SignatureCheers! Alex.C There are twelve million sheep in Ontario. Problem is nine million of them think they are people. >>> [1] I originally typed "spellings" as "spelloings". > > I like the word 'spelloing', especially in the phrase 'spelloing > mistake'. It's one I often make because of my thickj fingers. I make similar mistokes. But they're not due to thick fingers. More like thick brains. SignatureEnzo I wear the cheese. It does not wear me. > > > [1] I originally typed "spellings" as "spelloings". > > I like the word 'spelloing', especially in the phrase 'spelloing > mistake'. It's one I often make because of my thickj fingers. I am picturing a kangaroo boinging around spelloing words all over the place. LOL TTFN Katherine On 18 June, 11:07, "Peter Duncanson (BrE)" <m...@peterduncanson.net> wrote: > >BTW Why do Scott's call it "porage"? > [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > parech. > Compare earlier PORRINGER n., and also PODDISH n. I'm surprised (really) there isn't a 'porwich' variant in view of how some people pronounce 'Norwich'. How do Norwichonians pronounce the name of their city anyway? Nahhridge? Some BBC folk say 'Norridge'. Over to you Enzo. FC > I'm surprised (really) there isn't a 'porwich' variant in view of how > some people pronounce 'Norwich'. How do Norwichonians pronounce the > name of their city anyway? Nahhridge? Some BBC folk say 'Norridge'. > Over to you Enzo. It is usually pronounced "Naarch". As in "hie gun darn a rudd a Naarch". SignatureEnzo I wear the cheese. It does not wear me. >>BTW Why do Scott's call it "porage"? >> [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > parech. > Compare earlier PORRINGER n., and also PODDISH n. At school in the 60's we were told 'porridge' was the correct spelling and that 'porage' and 'porrage' were piss-elegant attempts to give the dish a spurious respectability. The -age ending certainly makes the dish look more French; more classy. Maybe that's why the Scotts company chose it. Pete > >BTW Why do Scott's call it "porage"? > > [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > regional (north.)); Sc. pre-17 17-18 paritch, 17 parrage, 17-18 > parrach, 17- parridge, 17- parritch, ... ~ #17,'parritch', was in Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson which I recently re-read. IIRC, in the book and Disney's film version, Uncle Ebenezer Balfour (John Laurie) describes 'parritch' as 'fine, halesome food'. David Balfour (James MacArthur) says, 'Aye and CHEAP!', but not in the book. The film was directed and written by Robert Stevenson - quite a coincidence! Nick > > > Tony got his spurtal out on Corrie yesterday and showed it to Maria - > > > she was *ever* so interested! [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Do Americans call porridge oatmeal? Is that what porridge is? I've heard of it for most of my life, but never knew what it is. Peas porridge hot Peas porridge cold Peas porridge in the pot Nine days old Are peas commonly put in porridge? Bill in Kentucky ---------------------------------------------------------------- Reverse parts of the user name and ISP name for my e-address >>>> Tony got his spurtal out on Corrie yesterday and showed it to >>>> Maria - she was *ever* so interested! [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > Are peas commonly put in porridge? It's actually "pease porridge". Better known as "pease pudding". And yes, it is made with peas. SignatureEnzo I wear the cheese. It does not wear me. >>>>> Tony got his spurtal out on Corrie yesterday and showed it to >>>>> Maria - she was *ever* so interested! [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] >It's actually "pease porridge". Better known as "pease pudding". And yes, >it is made with peas. It's made with split peas, which are dried, bullet-hard sorts of pea or lentil. I've seen green, yellow and orange ones. SignatureRobin (BrE) Herts, England > >>>> "Nick" <pacif...@btopenworld.com> wrote in message > [quoted text clipped - 35 lines] > > - Show quoted text - I've got a great recipe for Dutch pea soup if anyone wants it. FC "foamie" <foamcleanser@aol.com> wrote in message news:5c3c1e8c-763f-4272-9560-I've got a great recipe for Dutch pea soup if anyone wants it. Yes please:) >>>>>> "Nick" <pacif...@btopenworld.com> wrote in message >> [quoted text clipped - 38 lines] > > I've got a great recipe for Dutch pea soup if anyone wants it. I know a story about pea and ham soup... SignatureEnzo I wear the cheese. It does not wear me. >>>>>>> "Nick" <pacif...@btopenworld.com> wrote in message >>> [quoted text clipped - 40 lines] > > I know a story about pea and ham soup... DON'T YOU DARE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >>> I've got a great recipe for Dutch pea soup if anyone wants it. >> >> I know a story about pea and ham soup... > > DON'T YOU DARE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <innocent> Wot did I say? SignatureEnzo I wear the cheese. It does not wear me. >>>> I've got a great recipe for Dutch pea soup if anyone wants it. >>> [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > <innocent> Wot did I say? Innocent me hind leg grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr > >> LOL - well, if it had congealed porridge on it that might be alright. > >> [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > It's actually "pease porridge". Better known as "pease pudding". And yes, > it is made with peas. Thanks for the correction. It has been many, many years since I encountered the rhyme in writing. Bill in Kentucky ---------------------------------------------------------------- Reverse parts of the user name and ISP name for my e-address >> >> LOL - well, if it had congealed porridge on it that might be alright. >> >> [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > Thanks for the correction. It has been many, many years since I > encountered the rhyme in writing. Don't you worry Bill, us by 'ere in Ratucs don't moind one little bit:)) > > Are peas commonly put in porridge? > > It's actually "pease porridge". Better known as "pease pudding". > And yes, it is made with peas. .. but not oats. It's not porridge as the Scots would know it. Cheers, Daniel. > On Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:18:55 -0700 (PDT), Nick > [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > > Are peas commonly put in porridge? ~ No, Bill, but rich people put fruit in sometimes like strawberries - or am I thinking of cornflakes? :-D Nick from England Op Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:36:03 -0400 Bill McCray illuminated the masses with this: > Are peas commonly put in porridge? > > Bill in Kentucky Are Bills commonly put in Kentucky? Signature*** Waldo *** http://worldofwaldo.wordpress.com/ My education was interrupted only by my schooling. > Bill McCray illuminated the masses with this: > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Are Bills commonly put in Kentucky? No, but they're posted. SignatureMartin S. > On Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:18:55 -0700 (PDT), Nick > [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > > - Show quoted text - Peas are put in pease pottage; you won't find them in porridge as in oatmeal. The word 'pea' is interesting (if you think this sort of thing is interesting) because the singular is a back-formation from the word 'pease' cf French 'pois'. One pease became a 'pea'. A similar thing happened with 'cherry', the French being 'cerise' which also sounded like a plural to our ancestors anglo-saxon ears. Unfortunately the same thing can be seen and heard to be happening with the word 'species' which can be singular as well as plural. The unenlightened, especially gardeners, hear this as a plural and talk about a 'specie'. Hideous. Or if there's one, hideo. I wonder if scholars in the olden days winced when they heard 'pea' or 'cherry'. FC FC >Unfortunately the >same thing can be seen and heard to be happening with the word >'species' which can be singular as well as plural. The unenlightened, >especially gardeners, hear this as a plural and talk about a >'specie'. Hideous. The word "specie" does exist but it is a technical term meaning "coins" as opposed to paper money. SignaturePeter Duncanson, UK (in alt.english.usage) > On Sat, 20 Jun 2009 04:14:50 -0700 (PDT), foamie <foamclean...@aol.com> > The word "specie" does exist but it is a technical term meaning "coins" > as opposed to paper money. Thanks Peter. I note the derivation is from 'in specie', deriving in turn from the Latin word 'species'. Is that (in specie) medieval or legal Latin, d'you know? >> On Sat, 20 Jun 2009 04:14:50 -0700 (PDT), foamie <foamclean...@aol.com> > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >turn from the Latin word 'species'. Is that (in specie) medieval or >legal Latin, d'you know? I'm not sure. It may be commercial/legal Latin from the time when Latin was widely used by educated people throughout Europe. "Payment in specie" seems to have has something in common with "payment in kind": "payment in kind" n. remuneration for goods or services made in the form of other goods or services, as opposed to money. The point about coins, pennies for example, used to be that the metal they were made of was worth at least the face-value of the coin, sometimes considerably more. So if you were paid in coins you got objects that were worth something regardless of the value marked on them. Is there a numismatist in the house? SignaturePeter Duncanson, UK (in alt.english.usage) > The word 'pea' is interesting (if you think this sort of thing is > interesting) because the singular is a back-formation from the word [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > 'specie'. Hideous. Or if there's one, hideo. I wonder if scholars > in the olden days winced when they heard 'pea' or 'cherry'. Eeeeeeeeeeh tha's a clever lad RFoamie! That's yer Bearsden upringing shining through:) > Tony got his spurtal out on Corrie yesterday and showed it to Maria - > she was *ever* so interested! > > You can use it for stirring your porridge. > > Nick from England At the best of times, one has to be careful that it doesn't spurtal over the place, so heaven only knows how Tony kept his cool with Maria. >> Tony got his spurtal out on Corrie yesterday and showed it to Maria - >> she was *ever* so interested! [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >At the best of times, one has to be careful that it doesn't spurtal >over the place, so heaven only knows how Tony kept his cool with Maria. I'm feeling increasingly uncomfortable as this thread continues. I did not have porridge relations with that woman. SignatureTony Cooper - Orlando, Florida > On Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:32:26 -0700 (PDT), CPT > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > -- ~ LOL Nick from England > > Tony got his spurtal out on Corrie yesterday and showed it to Maria - > > she was *ever* so interested! [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > At the best of times, one has to be careful that it doesn't spurtal > over the place, so heaven only knows how Tony kept his cool with Maria. ~ If you put a bit of oatmeal in a bowl and add water, 30 seconds in a microwave, stir and another 30 seconds it won't spurtal. Mind you, you can get normal porridge, runny porridge and stiff porridge. Mine was so stiff this morning, I could stand my spoon up in it! :-D Nick from England "in message news:b5648759-d5a9-4209-b9c4-68b51a0eaf38@j12g2000vbl.googlegroups.com... On Jun 18, 1:32 am, CPT <colinpaultur...@yahoo.co.uk> wrote: > On Jun 16, 3:01 pm, Nick <pacif...@btopenworld.com> wrote: > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > At the best of times, one has to be careful that it doesn't spurtal > over the place, so heaven only knows how Tony kept his cool with Maria. If you put a bit of oatmeal in a bowl and add water, 30 seconds in a microwave, stir and another 30 seconds it won't spurtal. Mind you, you can get normal porridge, runny porridge and stiff porridge. Mine was so stiff this morning, I could stand my spoon up in it! :-D RRenee could have some fun with that statement. ;-) SignatureCheers! Alex.C There are twelve million sheep in Ontario. Problem is nine million of them think they are people. > "in messagenews:b5648759-d5a9-4209-b9c4-68b51a0eaf38@j12g2000vbl.googlegroups.com... > On Jun 18, 1:32 am, CPT <colinpaultur...@yahoo.co.uk> wrote: [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > -- ~ <g> I wonder if RRenee has ever handled a spurtal? Nick from England > "in message > news:b5648759-d5a9-4209-b9c4-68b51a0eaf38@j12g2000vbl.googlegroups.com... [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > RRenee could have some fun with that statement. ;-) Too much information..now back to the porridge |
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