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I also, would have had a month's mind to join the pretty young lady. It sounds a
little bit familiar--vague at best.
posted by
Vermont01
on July 26, 2015 at 9:48 AM
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interesting as always
posted by
Annicita
on July 25, 2015 at 8:29 PM
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That sounds like a term that ought to be brought back.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on July 25, 2015 at 5:20 AM
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Nautikos
I own Samuel Pepys diary, my dad read it regularly and I enjoy it now and then as well. Great post.
posted by
WileyJohn
on July 24, 2015 at 5:47 PM
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Like Pat_B says, my mother always said "a month of Sundays" but I don't remember a "month's mind". I remember reading Mr. Pepys somewhere along the line, but it's been a long time.
posted by
TAPS.
on July 24, 2015 at 3:49 PM
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When you came up with "month's mind" the term "month of Sundays"
came first to mind. Then I read the description - and thought the word "cogitation," which is a bit similar - long thought on a certain matter. Month's mind might also - in the context of Pepey's writing about the Dutch woman - mean temptation. Interesting.
posted by
Pat_B
on July 24, 2015 at 1:37 PM
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Wise man....don't look for trouble with them Dutch women; then or now. No I think I haven't read this Gentleman's???Journal. I love that stuff so will keep it in mind.
posted by
Kabu
on July 24, 2015 at 12:42 PM
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He might have had a smack around the fizzog. I don't think he was such a handsome guy as one might picture, rather portly perchance. Never heard of the saying Naut, but then I don't understand the way of Dutch dressing. Unless it means going dutch IE. Sharing.
posted by
C_C_T
on July 24, 2015 at 11:13 AM
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