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tonnadesigns 08-09-2010 05:43 PM

When I would pout, my mother would say that I should be careful or my lip would stay that way. (stuck out)

Another was, "You're not the only pebble on the beach." We had lots of kids in family and she couldn't favor one over the others.

Lady Shivesa 08-09-2010 05:50 PM


Originally Posted by mamahippychicky
My mum always said "If you can't say something nice, then don't say anything at all". People often wonder why I am so quiet!!

My mom said the same thing!

jacie 08-09-2010 06:49 PM

have sure enjoyed reading this tonight,, I guess my Mom's favorite was"GET OVER IT" she never put up with nonsense sobbing.........
she also regularly exercised,she always said "if you don't take time to exercise when you are young, you WILL take time to be sick when you are old........

Ramona Byrd 08-09-2010 07:47 PM

Good looking don't last, good cooking does.

mrs. fitz 08-09-2010 08:02 PM

My grandmother used to say "cheap meat dogs eat", meaning buy good quality food products. My mother would wish "four flat tires" to anyone whose driving was rude or erratic.

greaterexp 08-09-2010 08:29 PM


Originally Posted by Panther Creek Quilting
I have so many, but the one I remember most as a teenager was when Mom would tell me "Remember who you are!" (keep out of trouble and keep our name in good standards).

One grandma always said "Never take a lazy man's load" (carry only what you can handle or you will drop it all).

I would ask the other where is my toy AT? She would say "Right before the AT!" (Meaning proper English would be.... Where is my toy?)

Many others.....

As exciting as watching paint dry! (very boring)

Hot as two weasels breeding in a breadsack (very very hot)

I could go on and on.

Sheila

Please do go on! These are great!

seasaw2mch 08-09-2010 08:37 PM


Originally Posted by drivingsusan
You just wait...someday you will have kids of your own...

I use to tell my daughter this same thing but added" and they will me just like you". Guess what she did, and she is, and now my daughter said it's all my fault. LOL I laugh so hard ever time she tells me it's my fault.

seasaw2mch 08-09-2010 08:49 PM


Originally Posted by Lyn
Mine would say " She fell out of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down. Bless her."

Oh my I do remember that one because it would make me laugh and the one about "heavy set" people when they were trying to run "If they are thinking about hauling a** they better make that in 2 trips"

HELLuvvANGEL 08-09-2010 10:38 PM

My granma taught me to sew and she was my Mother, sister, aunt, best friend and mentor all in one. She was a true hillbilly and grew up in the hills of oregon. She had some strange sayings but one i will never ferget was.....

See that stream? isnt it beautiful and Gods work just as you are? its not straight and perfect to the eye but thats why it was made that way same as you. So when u sew its whats in the heart not the perfect line that counts.

Sure makes sense although some quilters will disagree about a sraight line hehe

HELLuvvANGEL 08-09-2010 10:40 PM


Originally Posted by seasaw2mch

Originally Posted by drivingsusan
You just wait...someday you will have kids of your own...

I use to tell my daughter this same thing but added" and they will me just like you". Guess what she did, and she is, and now my daughter said it's all my fault. LOL I laugh so hard ever time she tells me it's my fault.

I cursed my kids and it works hehe my daughter gets peeved everytime i say,,,,,,,,,why are u getting mad you did the same thing ( as i giggle) or the gosh shes JUST like you! hehe in so evil.


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