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h2g2's NaJoPoMo 2014
Posted Nov 4, 2014
Hello I am taking part in the h2g2's NaJoPoMo 2014 where I endeavour to write one journal every day for 30 days.
I am interested in the origin of every day phrases and the history behind them and one word can have several different meanings depending on where you live in the UK. When my grandfather was going to work, he said the was taking his bait with him. He was not referring to fishing bait but his packed lunch. Here are few unusual words and phrases: aboot for about, clart for "mud" as in "there's clarts on yar boots" and marra - Friend. Used like "mate" - al'reet marra.
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Latest reply: Nov 4, 2014
Norse Mythology/Tolkien
Posted Nov 4, 2014
I am doing a short course where I am researching Norse Mythology and I would like to know if anyone can help me as their is a lot of contradictory information and when I read I get more confused than I started with especially interpretations of the Prose Edda and the Poetic Edda. I know that there are now followers of the Asatru religion and wonder if there are any h2g2 that can help me.
I am interested in the Smillarion and I have tried several times to read it but have given up as it very hard going. Please can anyone share their thoughts on the book.
Thank you
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Jimcracker's birthday today.
Posted Oct 30, 2014
Jimcracker7 who is celebrating his 67 birthday. He regularly telephones me every day. Please can you add your birthday wishes to him here. He well able to read the messages. He does go on h2g2 but only when he goes to the internet cafe or public library.
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Jinty RIP
Posted Jun 11, 2012
To all those who knew Jinty, I have just received message on Facebook from a Gil who's a friend of hers on the site saying that she has passed away.
The last time she was on Facebook was last Friday.
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Latest reply: Jun 11, 2012
One Flaw in women
Posted May 25, 2009
Women have strengths that amaze men.
They bear hardships and they carry burdens,
but they hold happiness, love and joy.
They smile when they want to scream.
They sing when they want to cry.
They cry when they are happy
and laugh when they are nervous.
They fight for what they believe in.
They stand up to injustice.
They don't take "no" for an answer
when they believe there is a better solution.
They go without so their family can have.
They go to the doctor with a frightened friend.
They love unconditionally.
They cry when their children excel
and cheer when their friends get awards.
They are happy when they hear about
a birth or a wedding.
Their hearts break when a friend dies.
They grieve at the loss of a family member,
yet they are strong when they
think there is no strength left.
They know that a hug and a kiss
can heal a broken heart.
Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors.
They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you
to show how much they care about you.
The heart of a woman is what
makes the world keep turning.
They bring joy, hope and love.
They have compassion and ideas.
They give moral support to their
family and friends.
Women have vital things to say
and everything to give.
However, if there is one flaw in women,
is that they forget their worth.
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Latest reply: May 25, 2009
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