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Scissor Queen 04-28-2010 06:02 AM

My Gramma used to say she was making layovers to catch meddlers.

FunkyMonkey 04-28-2010 06:23 AM

what about "Jumbo Shrimp"..lol

stitchinwitch 04-28-2010 07:23 AM

and don't forget the one said to your male friends or relatives -------- "Shut the barn door before the horse (or pony) jumps out!"

azdesertrat 04-28-2010 07:29 AM

blood from a turnip

quilterguy27 04-28-2010 07:38 AM

for pete's sake: Who's pete and what does his sake have to do with it?
For crying out loud: what does this mean.

I know there are others that I've always wondered about, but can't think of them right now.

Pam 04-28-2010 07:39 AM

A bird in the hand is worth 2 in the bush. Appreciate what you have.

Marjpf 04-28-2010 07:45 AM


Originally Posted by quilterguy27
for pete's sake: Who's pete and what does his sake have to do with it?
For crying out loud: what does this mean.

I know there are others that I've always wondered about, but can't think of them right now.

Yeah - who is this Pete guy?
Also, Bob's your uncle. My uncle is named Norman, not Bob.

bearisgray 04-28-2010 08:03 AM

good grief

grammyp 04-28-2010 08:08 AM

"Awfully good to see you."

Shouldn't it be wonderfully good to see you?

Sugarpumpkin 04-28-2010 08:40 AM


Originally Posted by Marjpf

Originally Posted by quilterguy27
for pete's sake: Who's pete and what does his sake have to do with it?
For crying out loud: what does this mean.

I know there are others that I've always wondered about, but can't think of them right now.

Yeah - who is this Pete guy?
Also, Bob's your uncle. My uncle is named Norman, not Bob.

I had an uncle Bob! So everytime someone said that to me I would say "how did you know?" LOL


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