tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post5189039871896023536..comments2023-11-13T02:00:52.653+11:00Comments on life's free treats: Taking Umbrage.meggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00061112627819270427noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-66384407578595866522008-02-09T11:44:00.000+11:002008-02-09T11:44:00.000+11:00"Oh he got the 'Flapstick' family nose!"Grrrrr! It..."Oh he got the 'Flapstick' family nose!"<BR/><BR/>Grrrrr! It's always nice when people have kind, supportive words for new mothers.<BR/><BR/>Rat shit, eh? That's a new one. Love the bunny salt & pepper shakers.Tanya Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15919250829858831002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-80732108777433853732008-02-09T11:32:00.000+11:002008-02-09T11:32:00.000+11:00I am passing over all the cute phrases, and saying...I am passing over all the cute phrases, and sayings, only to STOP DEAD at the darling salt and pepper rabbits. How cool is that? Well, the boxes aren't bad either. Nice pics! Lovely loved things, maybe not by the former owners, but now by you.Elaine Adairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14664504842156046995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-5497448784150698692008-02-09T05:40:00.000+11:002008-02-09T05:40:00.000+11:00Hi Ex-shammickite, Nice to meet you. Thanks for vi...Hi Ex-shammickite, Nice to meet you. Thanks for visiting & leaving me a comment.meggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00061112627819270427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-62523712851734084082008-02-09T05:22:00.000+11:002008-02-09T05:22:00.000+11:00Umbrage! Hmmm... that's a fab word, I'm gonna star...Umbrage! Hmmm... that's a fab word, I'm gonna start using it.Shammickitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11969803866899076638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-86533698997427661272008-02-08T08:19:00.000+11:002008-02-08T08:19:00.000+11:00Sherry, We couldn't have seen any eclipse, as the ...Sherry, <BR/>We couldn't have seen any eclipse, as the sky was full of thunder clouds, & it poured with rain.<BR/>We had 3 seasons in one day yesterday- amazing.meggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00061112627819270427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-30620251441819735702008-02-08T08:02:00.000+11:002008-02-08T08:02:00.000+11:00This was such a fun post!I say "fiddlesticks" or "...This was such a fun post!<BR/>I say "fiddlesticks" or "darn it donut" when things go awry.<BR/>Did you see or hear about the solar eclipse? Visible I think for you. Not entirely sure.<BR/>Glad you have your car back. Maybe the rain will stop and you can go to the beach! <BR/>I did an antique business from old things I bought at garage sales and flee markets! Did rather well too.<BR/>Vintage can be very pricey. I try very hard not to buy anything as my house is full!<BR/>Happy Chinese New Year.<BR/>Happy year for the Rat.<BR/>SherryQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473455565144414399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-80788629071138719122008-02-08T07:18:00.000+11:002008-02-08T07:18:00.000+11:00Hi Mary, you must have sneaked in. "full as a fami...Hi <BR/>Mary, you must have sneaked in. "full as a family Po" was used for a person somewhat inebriated, & that is a very old saying!<BR/><BR/>Ali, I sometimes talk to appliances out loud-usually to remonstrate with them!<BR/><BR/>Kim, Mixed metaphors can be fun!<BR/><BR/>Henri, I knew you would remember more than I could.<BR/><BR/>RB, our mother used the Nowt so queer as folk too!<BR/><BR/>Mike, the colourful sayings just dont seem to be used so much.<BR/><BR/>David, Thank you for calling & leaving a comment.meggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00061112627819270427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-63932877796530098002008-02-08T05:55:00.000+11:002008-02-08T05:55:00.000+11:00My love of words comes from my mother. I enjoyed t...My love of words comes from my mother. I enjoyed this post (all the way from Melbourne)<BR/><BR/>Glad your daughter got her wheels back!david mcmahonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18009095220051075552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-73784171215323729672008-02-08T03:55:00.000+11:002008-02-08T03:55:00.000+11:00My grandparents used to have some great old saying...My grandparents used to have some great old sayings and I loved hearing them because they were so very descriptive. I don't think we are coming up with any new "sayings" anymore--or at least none as descriptive as our grandparents had.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12325465720003721471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-32051355752817799882008-02-08T02:44:00.000+11:002008-02-08T02:44:00.000+11:00Meggie , Mary also used to use " That takes the bi...Meggie , Mary also used to use " That takes the biscuit" sometimes , as well as " I'm as bloated as a poisoned pup " -- " As full as a Tick " was often used too -- One of my favourites was the old 'All piss and wind , like the Butchers cat " to describe someone full of bluster and noise and no substance .Some of our uncles and even our aunts had other ,sometimes rather rude , but very funny expressions too -- Some of the Monkey ones spring to mind !!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-61447726500321568332008-02-07T23:58:00.000+11:002008-02-07T23:58:00.000+11:00Yes, umbrage is a good word. I must try to use it...Yes, umbrage is a good word. I must try to use it.<BR/><BR/>We say "that takes the biscuit" rather than cake.<BR/><BR/>My favourite is "there's nowt so queer as folk" - I use it all the time when people do odd and unpredictable things. <BR/><BR/>I love those Japanese bunnies. They're just perfect.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-39483284097980751972008-02-07T23:11:00.000+11:002008-02-07T23:11:00.000+11:00I love seeing your "odd shots" Meggie. Taking umb...I love seeing your "odd shots" Meggie. Taking umbrage is a brilliant phrase isn't it! I have the problem of mixing sayings up, is it mixed metaphors? Anyway it amuses my family<BR/>KimxRagged Roseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08339985100168927169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-79036877433958694502008-02-07T21:14:00.000+11:002008-02-07T21:14:00.000+11:00The little "polished" wood containers are beautifu...The little "polished" wood containers are beautifully decorated and the green and white piece is very lovely.<BR/><BR/>Regarding talking to yourself, I think it is very sensible and at least you are talking to someone of similar intelligence with similar interests! No expalining is necessary. I do it; I also talk to the cat and he talks back. Worse still I thank the washing machine when it finishes as it has a notice that wishes me a nice day. I could go on but that is probably incriminating enough!Ali Honeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12671890094425941272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-71125752594493704222008-02-07T18:01:00.000+11:002008-02-07T18:01:00.000+11:00Anna, I think a lot of us come from similar backgr...Anna, I think a lot of us come from similar backgrounds, Anglo Saxon? But then I think of your lovely Pancakes, & perhaps not??<BR/>I really like the diversity of many peoples blending traditions & language.<BR/><BR/>Tanya, Our friend's daughter had a wonderful 2 months with her Host family, & really loved her stay, & her school experience. She has nothing but praise for the Japanese People. For a 15 year old, she found it all magic!meggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00061112627819270427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-73755135346077575572008-02-07T17:58:00.000+11:002008-02-07T17:58:00.000+11:00I love that green and white container too. I love ...I love that green and white container too. <BR/><BR/>I love the old sayings and will often say to the kids "I am as full as a fat girl's sock" or "I am as full as a butcher's dog, " after a big meal.<BR/><BR/>They look at me as though I am crazy but I bet they end up saying them when they are my age!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08578720378832806483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-48840789261552420962008-02-07T17:52:00.000+11:002008-02-07T17:52:00.000+11:00I hope your friends' daughter had lots to tell you...I hope your friends' daughter had lots to tell you about Japan and had some interesting impressions. Did she have a good experience with her host family? One of my friends just said good-bye to an exchange student from New Zealand and they were soooo thrilled with the bright cheerful personality of the girl. They are a nice family so I'm sure the girl felt the same. Hope you friend has good memories.Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00858446371419879296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-91057321195573343232008-02-07T15:05:00.000+11:002008-02-07T15:05:00.000+11:00So funny Meggie to hear phrases you grew up with a...So funny Meggie to hear phrases you grew up with as some of the same ones I heard while growing up. Seems so amazing to me for that to occur when we grew up so far apart before the internet age!Thimbleannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03650582809426872051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-48899906463647263812008-02-07T14:28:00.000+11:002008-02-07T14:28:00.000+11:00Hi All, I am a junk shop junkie! I just love old &...Hi All, I am a junk shop junkie! I just love old & unusual items.<BR/>My brother has the better memory for he collects old & unusual sayings, adages etc, & can recite all sorts of ditties, clean & otherwise.<BR/><BR/>Debbi, I know you have been having a tough time! Be Well, & thank you for calling in.meggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00061112627819270427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-21357867631311959172008-02-07T14:06:00.001+11:002008-02-07T14:06:00.001+11:00This comment has been removed by the author.His Office, My Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08024411359797738483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-50210462627526959282008-02-07T14:06:00.000+11:002008-02-07T14:06:00.000+11:00I just wanted to say I am reading your blog, but I...I just wanted to say I am reading your blog, but I have not left a comment in a very long time.His Office, My Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08024411359797738483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-253540430094085052008-02-07T12:33:00.000+11:002008-02-07T12:33:00.000+11:00"A collector of crap" - I love all the junk/antiqu..."A collector of crap" - I love all the junk/antique shops, takes me ages to drive anywhere because I'l always stopping off here and there for a peek at some undiscovered treasure. My kids hate it. My husband tolerates it. My dad was acrap collector too so I am sure if inherited the joy of discovery from him!!<BR/>My aunt (from the UK) alwasy used "'struthe" to exclaim something or other.The Sagittarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05513045101496737031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-59661761638008305662008-02-07T11:51:00.000+11:002008-02-07T11:51:00.000+11:00Indeed it does take the cake, Meggie!Indeed it does take the cake, Meggie!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-65497135345462590902008-02-07T10:35:00.000+11:002008-02-07T10:35:00.000+11:00I forgot "That really takes the cake!"I forgot "That really takes the cake!"meggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00061112627819270427noreply@blogger.com