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| 381. 29 Mar 2010 10:52 | ||
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Though I sew (badly) I don't know much about the names of fabrics other than simple broadcloth so I can't help out much there but I do have one thing to contribute. Up here we have a very popular chain of fabric stores called Fanny's Fabrics, I'm not sure if they are in the states too. When my mom's friend from England came for a visit she thought this was quite hilarious and scandelous and took pictures of the sign because she was sure her friends back home would never believe her without proof when she told them about "Fanny's Fabrics". Appearantly, as I'm sure our UK friends here can attest, the word Fanny is slang for intimate ladies parts. In Canada it usually refers to someone's backside though I'm pretty sure the store was meant to sound like someone's Aunt Fanny had opened up a fabric store. |
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| 382. 29 Mar 2010 11:22 | ||
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yeah, the Brits have a field day with our use of the term "fanny pack". My authorities (my much treasured milkmen, who used to come into my kitchen a couple mornings a week and actually make tea! ---er, and browbeat me into proper understanding of the culture) assured me 'fanny' was the FRONT part. |
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| 383. 1 Apr 2010 11:54 | ||
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Your milkmen buddies didn't deceive you, Q. In UK, 'fanny' is definitely the front part and 'pants' are underwear. |
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| 384. 1 Apr 2010 12:02 | ||
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Oh, and I thought of another fabric ...' twill', sometimes called 'cavalry twill'. |
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| 385. 1 Apr 2010 15:10 | ||
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.... and I remember I had an aunt called Fanny!!!! True!!! |
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| 386. 1 Apr 2010 17:14 | ||
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... and I remember I had an ant on my Fanny!!!! |
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| 387. 1 Apr 2010 17:44 | ||
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LOL, there's a mental image for us. |
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| 388. 2 Apr 2010 07:58 | ||
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As a kid, there was a restaurant near our house called "Fannie's". We kids always laughed at the sign in the front that said, "Parking in rear". |
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| 389. 10 Apr 2010 12:48 | ||
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Hey all! sorry havent been here laately, 2 busy w/ school work and homework and stuff. So I have a contest. name pic ideas and the winner will get a pic (w/ that idea) in their honor!Examples would b like flowers orpeople or things. Also, u should kno my space bar sometimes isnt worknigso if u c a mistake in spacing, ignore it. |
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| 390. 10 Apr 2010 13:02 | ||
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oh also, it can b ANY topic as long as itsnot violent |
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| 391. 10 Apr 2010 21:36 | ||
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People screaming |
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| 392. 12 Apr 2010 09:57 | ||
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Hey Goldie, I'd love to see a picture of a whale. |
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| 393. 25 Apr 2010 12:36 | ||
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started to enjoy this channel, but it's been so quiet lately...no more polls? |
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| 394. 3 May 2010 17:51 | ||
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ya, sorry. Been banned from computer. Dont ask why. The winner is whales! Look for it in my pic gallery and it will b titled 'Dragons Whale' and here is a new poll! |
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| 395. 3 May 2010 17:53 | ||
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what are you looking forward to most in summer: |
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| 396. 3 May 2010 17:55 | ||
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for some of you, you wud call a 'holiday' and b summer break |
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| 397. 4 May 2010 00:26 | ||
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a. I'm looking forward to a trip to Guernsey. |
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| 398. 4 May 2010 12:42 | ||
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Erm...not sure I understand the difference between a and b. In Romania, we have this word 'vacanta' meaning vacation...as in summer holiday for kids, or no work for grown ups. Anyway, summer is my favorite season, therefore I'm looking forward for: |
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| 399. 4 May 2010 20:37 | ||
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Thank u! And Shanley, a wud b,like, a trip and b wud b like, summer vacation. Now do u get it? |
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| 400. 4 May 2010 20:45 | ||
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BTW,if any one has suggestions for the channel, say here or email me at webcatrock.clubmail@gmail.com but tell me u wrote so I can check. Oh, just in case, plz remember what u say in case I accidentally delete it or something. |
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