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Re: TAPS' comment

Like carrying coals to Newcastle?

posted by Straightforward on May 28, 2012 at 11:07 AM | link to this | reply

Absolutely right love!

posted by BC-A on May 22, 2012 at 9:04 PM | link to this | reply

I agree with your thinking! sam 

posted by sam444 on May 22, 2012 at 5:56 PM | link to this | reply

It does help explain things.

posted by FormerStudentIntern on May 22, 2012 at 9:45 AM | link to this | reply

Or introduce one to a family of Gnomes!!

posted by Kabu on May 22, 2012 at 8:18 AM | link to this | reply

Some contexts can just confuse people, whether the topic is clear or not. Be thankful for analogies! 

posted by JimmyA on May 22, 2012 at 7:18 AM | link to this | reply

On the other hand, it is also interesting at times to take something out of context and try it in new and creative ways and with unusal circumstance.

posted by TAPS. on May 22, 2012 at 12:52 AM | link to this | reply