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Old 04-28-2010, 06:02 AM
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My Gramma used to say she was making layovers to catch meddlers.
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Old 04-28-2010, 06:23 AM
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what about "Jumbo Shrimp"..lol
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Old 04-28-2010, 07:23 AM
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and don't forget the one said to your male friends or relatives -------- "Shut the barn door before the horse (or pony) jumps out!"
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Old 04-28-2010, 07:38 AM
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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.
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Old 04-28-2010, 07:39 AM
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A bird in the hand is worth 2 in the bush. Appreciate what you have.
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Old 04-28-2010, 07:45 AM
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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.
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Old 04-28-2010, 08:03 AM
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Old 04-28-2010, 08:08 AM
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"Awfully good to see you."

Shouldn't it be wonderfully good to see you?
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Old 04-28-2010, 08:40 AM
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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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