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Old 02-16-2011, 06:09 PM
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Lisa_wanna_b_quilter
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Originally Posted by SherriB
I am 45 and grew up hearing many of these. Just wish I could remember them all. My DH has saying for just about everything. His dear sweet mamaw taught him so many. She was born, raised and died in the hills of southwest VA.
My Mamaw was born, raised and died all within 15 miles of Gate City, VA. She had a saying for everything. Some I can't put on the board even!

Shoot fire and save matches!
Who beat him with the ugly stick?
Pat a biscuit but leave a pone alone.
Finer than a frog's hair split four ways.

These sound much better if you can imagine a nice southern accent with them.
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