I was going to say something but I forgot. My fingers are tongue tied this morning.
Had a board meeting last nite for spurn. I guess it's none of your buisness what we discussed. I do have to say, I feel it was the most productive of meetins thus far. Though I haven't been able to attend all of them. Though I do receive the minutes.
I found some interesting stuff...
In the 1500s:
Most people got married in June because they took their yearly bath in May and still smelled pretty good by June. However, they were starting to smell, so brides carried a bouquet of flowers to hide the body odor.
There was nothing to stop things from falling into the house. This posed a real problem in the bedroom, where bugs and other droppings could really mess up your nice clean bed. Hence, a bed with tall posts and a sheet hung over the top afforded some protection. That's how Canopy Beds came into existence.
Where did some certain sayings come from you ask?
Son of a Gun: After sailors had crossed the Atlantic to the West Indies, they would take the native women on board the ship and have their way with them in between the cannons. Some of the women the sailors left behind would have boys, who were called sons between the guns.
Patent Leather:After the Patten shoe which the young women wore in the buttery. When the cream spilled on their shoes, the fat would tend to make the leather shiny.
Getting Bombed:A bombard is a leather jug which holds 8 pints or 4 quarts. A full bombard of ale would make you drunk.
Wet you Whistle:Many years ago in England, pub frequenters had a whistle baked into the rim or handle of their ceramic cups. When they needed a refill, they used to blow the whistle to get some service.
Giving the Cold Shoulder:When a guests would over stay their welcome as house guests, the hosts would (instead of feeding them good, warm meals) give their too-long staying guests the worst part of the animal, not warmed, but the COLD SHOULDER.
So, did you get your "I learn something every day" on? I sure hope so. I aim to please.
Aaaahahah, the news just said and I quote..."We're gonna talk about knitting! Making a HUGE come back!"
Had a board meeting last nite for spurn. I guess it's none of your buisness what we discussed. I do have to say, I feel it was the most productive of meetins thus far. Though I haven't been able to attend all of them. Though I do receive the minutes.
I found some interesting stuff...
In the 1500s:
Most people got married in June because they took their yearly bath in May and still smelled pretty good by June. However, they were starting to smell, so brides carried a bouquet of flowers to hide the body odor.
There was nothing to stop things from falling into the house. This posed a real problem in the bedroom, where bugs and other droppings could really mess up your nice clean bed. Hence, a bed with tall posts and a sheet hung over the top afforded some protection. That's how Canopy Beds came into existence.
Where did some certain sayings come from you ask?
Son of a Gun: After sailors had crossed the Atlantic to the West Indies, they would take the native women on board the ship and have their way with them in between the cannons. Some of the women the sailors left behind would have boys, who were called sons between the guns.
Patent Leather:After the Patten shoe which the young women wore in the buttery. When the cream spilled on their shoes, the fat would tend to make the leather shiny.
Getting Bombed:A bombard is a leather jug which holds 8 pints or 4 quarts. A full bombard of ale would make you drunk.
Wet you Whistle:Many years ago in England, pub frequenters had a whistle baked into the rim or handle of their ceramic cups. When they needed a refill, they used to blow the whistle to get some service.
Giving the Cold Shoulder:When a guests would over stay their welcome as house guests, the hosts would (instead of feeding them good, warm meals) give their too-long staying guests the worst part of the animal, not warmed, but the COLD SHOULDER.
So, did you get your "I learn something every day" on? I sure hope so. I aim to please.
Aaaahahah, the news just said and I quote..."We're gonna talk about knitting! Making a HUGE come back!"
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