Originally posted by NordlysOr "lamp ost".
I am still wondering what a "lampost" is. The first post suggests that the intended word may have been "lamppost", but I can't figure out what relevance a lamppost has for this thread.
"Lamp stays lit all evening long. Tell me your story and we will share some cheese."
American cheese.
Originally posted by thymeOr maybe a lamb post.
Or "lamp ost".
"Lamp stays lit all evening long. Tell me your story and we will share some cheese."
American cheese.
Yes, that quote was what made me think it is probably supposed to be "lamppost". But I still don't know what the relevance of that lamppost (or the lamp) is.
Originally posted by NordlysHonestly I think it is wrong to tease Americans with their dysfunctional use of language. US foreigners (non US citizens) should be grateful. Imagine if Brits still made the rules, they'd be putting the emphasis on each word on a different syllable every other day without telling us about it and then laugh at us for getting it wrong.
Or maybe a lamb post.
Yes, that quote was what made me think it is probably supposed to be "lamppost". But I still don't know what the relevance of that lamppost (or the lamp) is.
Originally posted by thymeI am not teasing anyone. It's an honest question, trying to figure out what this thread is about.
Honestly I think it is wrong to tease Americans with their dysfunctional use of language. US foreigners (non US citizens) should be grateful. Imagine if Brits still made the rules, they'd be putting the emphasis on each word on a different syllable every other day without telling us about it and then laugh at us for getting it wrong.
Originally posted by NordlysThe meaning is a lamppost on a city street. At night (notice the lamp is lit) this would provide a lighted and perhaps safer place for people to meet and talk. It is sort of US slang for casual conversation.
But I still don't know what the relevance of that lamppost (or the lamp) is.
Originally posted by MontyMooseCasual conversation.. ok I'll try.
The meaning is a lamppost on a city street. At night (notice the lamp is lit) this would provide a lighted and perhaps safer place for people to meet and talk. It is sort of US slang for casual conversation.
I've been standing on a ladder most of the afternoon painting my house. Normally people here don't do that kind of work on a Sunday. But my left side next door neighbour offered me his ladder which is taller than mine and set it up for me as well, before going back to smoking the rest of us with his bbq and my rightsidenextdoorneighbour immediately proved his solidarity by grabbing his high pressure hose and noisily cleaning out his yard. I guess he was relieved that he could. After all, if not on a Sunday, when? All the other days in the week are booked full.
I'm wasted.
Originally posted by thymeYeah, I'm in that club this past week. Pulled everything out of our son's bedroom and repainted it (never let your kid talk you into dark royal blue for the trimwork, it is hell to get off). Ripped up the carpet today and heading off to Home Depot to buy flooring now. I get a 48 hour break because the wood has to sit out of the package and cure or settle or something? I'll take any rest I can get.
I've been standing on a ladder most of the afternoon painting my house.
I'm wasted.
Originally posted by MontyMooseClassic blue here. But I found that first sanding it and then a ground layer of white under the new paint really helps. Very thin and then two layers of finish, also very thin.
(never let your kid talk you into dark royal blue for the trimwork, it is hell to get off)
Ive done away with the traditional trimmings, which the previous owner favoured, three years ago at the occasion of the last paint job. I find that with my unbridled talent for keeping between the lines it really looks better if it is all in one colour.
Originally posted by NordlysLamp Post Corner = A familiar, friendly neighborhood venue where old and new
I am still wondering what a "lampost" is. The first post suggests that the intended word may have been "lamppost", but I can't figure out what relevance a lamppost has for this thread.
friends, alike, may meet and greet regularly at all gmt hours of the night or day.
Note: Thank you for correcting the spelling.
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyI spent 4 days last week in training for this occupation, and they definitely amaze, stimulate and indoctrinate me. I think I should have been doing this years ago.
May I make a casual suggestion... Let the rides begin with them
amazing and, as it were, stimulating and indoctrinating you. 🙂
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Originally posted by thymeSpeaking of the varieties of the English language, here's an email
Honestly I think it is wrong to tease Americans with their dysfunctional use of language. US foreigners (non US citizens) should be grateful. Imagine if Brits still made the rules, they'd be putting the emphasis on each word on a different syllable every other day without telling us about it and then laugh at us for getting it wrong.
forward received today from old friends Bill and Claire in Boston.
"RESEARCH...
After exhaustive research, here's the final word on nutrition and health:
(1) Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than us.
(2) Mexicans eat a lot of fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than us.
(3) Chinese drink little red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than us.
(4) Italians drink lots of red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than us.
(5) Germans drink beer, eat lots of sausage and suffer fewer heart attacks than us.
CONCLUSION: Eat and drink what you like. Speaking English is apparently
what kills you, but the US Government is trying to correct the problem."
😀
Originally posted by muppymanMuppy, maybe a small shirt pocket notepad to record their priceless
I spent 4 days last week in training for this occupation, and they definitely amaze, stimulate and indoctrinate me. I think I should have been doing this years ago.
verbatim questions, observations and comments. I've always loved
that 'out of the mouths of babes' spontaneous and insightful stuff.
'Lamp Post Corner' will look forward to nightly installments (of course
with your narrative colorations and astute critique). Drive safely. 🙂
Nice new avatar Gramps. RHP keeps them small, but is that Old Ironsides? For those of you not aware, this is still an offical US Navy ship even with sails and cannons. My son is at the sub school at Groton CT and he told me that last week they came to the classrooms looking for volunteers to serve on her. But he has his heart set on submarine duty.