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Just a little note on your comment in the "Where are you from" forum. Lots of US citizens from the southern states might be a bit peeved to be called "Yanks."

And I know Scotland isn't part of England. England is part of Scotland, right?






I'm joking! Don't yell at me

I am aware that southerners do not like to be called "Yanks" but then again I am also aware that I don't like being called "English" or for that matter "Scotch". Perhaps I should have put a after my "where are you from" entry.

Nah...I think it is understood. I am just being a minor troublemaker

You know...I understand "Scotch" is not the proper usage for a person from Scotland, but I still hear it all the time. I think it is more likely an American would call a person from Scotland "Scotch" than "English." Though, if judging on accent alone, I can see where "English" might be mistakenly used. It is sometimes hard to distinguish the differences in accents.

However, all labeling aside...nice to make your acquaintance, Rehash.

If you have problems with understanding a Scots accent(or just want a laugh) try the Scot's slang pages.

I love those Scottish slang pages! Thanks for bringing them to my attention. I have a special affection for the Scottish language 'cause my real life name was inspired by a song in the musical "Brigadoon." And...Sean Connery is a favorite actor

You're welcome. by the way why "Zmrzlina"?

I got the name "Zmrzlina" from the second Slovak student we hosted. When Dany was living with us in 1996, my husband worked for a big ice cream company, so Dany thought Zmrzlina (means "ice cream" in Slovak) would be a great online name for me. I liked it because it sounds so cool.

Any reason for "Rehash"? Maybe some obscure Scottish slang?

Afraid' not. Rehash means "old materials presented in a new form" for a while my PC consisted of a variety of "hand me downs" from my older brother (Madhacker).