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And I'll bet that, not only did it smell wonderful, but will probably last for a couple of hundred years!
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JimmyA
on August 18, 2011 at 8:13 AM
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The wood work in the house where I grew up was made of the red gum tree, the house was built in 1919.
posted by
UtahJay
on August 17, 2011 at 3:49 PM
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Re: yes more please the first one is my fav. because I was always reading the
Years ago, I actually thought that many of the phrases such as these were things someone simply made up for their own personal whim , pleasing themselves at the time. Knowing that they had a specific origin and reason for their utterances made them that much more fun to unearth. Your wish is my command . . . more on the way!
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JimmyA
on August 17, 2011 at 1:23 PM
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With all of the writing projects I'm currently involved with, I would love to compile all of these into a manuscript, but can barely find the time to post them here! I just love to share things like this, things I think almost anyone can enjoy . . . or at least should enjoy.
posted by
JimmyA
on August 17, 2011 at 1:19 PM
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The origins are so very interesting! I think it would make for quite a good book, too! sam
posted by
sam444
on August 17, 2011 at 12:35 PM
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yes more please the first one is my fav. because I was always reading the
riot act over my kids.......had no idea until now where it originated.
posted by
Kabu
on August 17, 2011 at 11:27 AM
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