As time goes by, I realize that there are words and phrases that are no longer in use. Recently, I was sure about something, and I said, "If this doesn't happen, I will eat my hat!". It reminded me that I have not heard anyone say that in a very long time. Can you think of more? (Even the title of this post, "You can say that again!" refers to what one used to say when someone made a statement, and you were in total and complete agreement.)
"I'll cross that bridge when I get to it".
(243 steps across, I counted!)
This photo is of a pleasant canitude. (Meaning whiteness or greyness).
"Fences make good neighbors". (From a poem by Robert Frost, I think)
I know that I told you that the title of this post reminded me of what we used to say when we agreed with someone but what really brought that to mind was the birdsong we heard on a walk. You have heard of the mockingbird, it is called that because it repeats the songs of other birds. It normally repeats three times. If you hear a bird repeating TWICE, then you are hearing the brown thrasher! It was the brown thrasher that we heard, such clear beautiful sounds. And I wanted to say, "You can say that again!".
The brown thrasher is also very welcome in our back yard! Look at that tail! Such a gorgeous bird. I think I have told you before that all the states have their own state birds. Georgia is the only one that chose the brown thrasher. I read somewhere that it was chosen by Georgia schoolchildren in the 1920's. I don't know if that is true, but I like that story and I hope that it is.
We normally drive a few miles to get to a walking trail. Recently, some wild turkeys were beside the road. I snapped a quick photo, but I asked Richard if he could take a few shots from his side of the car. Since there was no traffic, he did so....
Chas & Dave! I have told you my admiration for them before. Sadly, Chas died a few years ago. Dave Peacock seems to endorse this cover band, The Rokney Rebels. I really love to see young people do great covers, don't you?
Of course, Chas & Dave can still be found on YouTube! Don't forget!
The following song lyrics for you:
"Mustn't grumble, you cry and you cry all alone. Laugh and the world laughs with you, cry and you cry all alone."
"Enjoy yourself, it's later than you think. Enjoy yourself, while you're still in the pink. The years go by, as quickly as a wink. Enjoy yourself, enjoy yourself, it's later than you think!"
We are trying to go through lots of "stuff" we have accumulated over the years. A LOT of it is associated with our son! But honestly, it was all so doggone cute! Just look at this Wallace and Gromit toothbrush holder!
Hope you are all doing well, my friends. March is marching on by!
Hello, Little Mary Sunshine! You don't hear that name anymore, do you? Other sayings I don't hear these days are "six of one and half a dozen of another," "cruisin' for a bruisin,'" and "made in the shade." "Mending Wall" by Robert Frost includes the line: "He only says, ‘Good fences make good neighbors.’" Frost was unusual because he was popular and he was a great poet. He also liked collies.
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Ah, your last line reminded me of how much I loved watching "Lassie" on TV! (Never mind I found out later that Lassie was always a male, didn't bother me one bit!) "Little Mary Sunshine", I can't say I have ever heard that one before! (Hmm...might be telling a bit about myself here. LOL.)
DeleteI've never heard of a brown thrasher - you taught me something today!
ReplyDeleteThose sayings are fun to read again.
We love Wallace and Gromit.
Oh, we love our brown thrashers! As much as we love Wallace & Gromit!!
DeleteLike the brown thrasher. Another garden bird I have not seen before. I'm sure there are dozens of UK and USA sayings that are no longer in use and many others that have arrived in their place. Like saying "so"... in front of nearly every sentence uttered is a fairly recent trend here for UKTV people, especially political folk. And reading Yahoo news online has opened up a whole universe of USA sayings we never used here like "doubling down... casting shade...gaslighting... catfishing.... etc etc...( the last two being modern social media terms not old school job descriptions.)
ReplyDeleteYou are SO right about folks saying "so" at the beginning of a sentence! We watch "Jeopardy" on TV and each contestant has to tell a bit of their life story and they almost always start with "So....". And don't get me started on how things are always abbreviated now! Why, they were reporting on a news item from "DR", and it took me a minute to realize they meant the Dominican Republic! I know you love when I show photos of the birds in my backyard and you know I thought of you, Bob, when I wrote this post!
DeleteI was trying to think of sayings and "God willing and the creek don't rise" came to mind! I'm looking forward to the red winged black birds coming back and then I'll know it's Spring! We have had some warm days and that helps when you hear that snow may appear again next week! But that's March for you in the north! That toothbrush holder will be on antique road show one day worth millions I'm sure! Have a good weekend!
ReplyDeleteHa, yes, that toothbrush holder will be worth a lot, as soon as GET RID OF IT! LOL!! Ah, red winged blackbirds, we only see them here in the winter, I guess you get them back in the Spring! x
DeleteThey say that nothing dates us like the slang and expressions we use, and that's very true, I think.
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking that is very true. Man, you are spot on! (I like to say "man" and "neat". Hardly anyone else does.)
DeleteWhat an adorable toothbrush holder; I would have trouble parting with it too. So many great old sayings, and sometimes they just pop out of our mouths, to the astonishment of grandchildren! The double turkey photo is a winner, well done Richard. We could all do with a pleasant canitude in the neighbourhood!
ReplyDeleteHope to have grandchildren to astonish one day! Hope you are having better weather in your part of the world!
DeleteMy mom always said "This too shall pass." Haven't heard about eating hats. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteWhat? You have never heard of "I will eat my hat?". Why, I am astonished! They say "gobsmacked" in England, and I notice that is catching on here!
DeleteIn German, we eat brooms, not hats 😄
ReplyDeleteI can‘t think of any saying that isn‘t used much anymore, which is of course a sign of them not being used much and therefore half forgotten.
I didn‘t know that about the mockingbird and the brown thrasher, but since neither species live in my part of the world, I guess it‘s not surprising.
Ah, you might have heard of the mockingbird in American books and films! ("To Kill A Mockingbird" by Harper Lee is a classic and even though it is FICTION, it is a great book. Made into a great film also.) If you haven't heard of that book, I will eat a German broom! LOL!
DeleteKay, this was a fun and cute post. Enjoyed it. Love your header picture. Great place for walking I would say. I love walking and enjoy doing it outside at times, but I will admit I mostly do it inside. Allergies. Ha! Take care and enjoy your spring! Most of West Texas seem determined to blow into our area. March - in like a lion, out like a lamb. The lamb could come early if I had my way - ha!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, that header photo is at a local park and it has been nice to walk there even on cold days! So nice to see your comment here, Kay! Take care of yourself too out in Texas! x
DeleteI love the saying laugh and the world laughs with you. We don't laugh enough enough these days and should laugh more as it's very good for us. I love to listen to the birds singing this time of year.. But I can't identify many of them so good to know about the mockingbird and the brown thrasher. I 'll have to pay attention and see if we have any here.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a Happy Spring and a Lucky St. Patrick's Day!
Let me know if you can tell the difference between the thrasher and the mockingbird, it would tickle me no end! Laughing is good for the soul and for all those around us. Happy Spring to you!
DeleteIf the good Lord's willing and the creek don't rise is seldom heard any more. You bet your boots this was a good post.
ReplyDeleteI know that expression very well. I have read that some think that it means "creeks" as in streams of water and some say that it means "Creek", as in Native Americans! Whatever it means, I have heard it all my life!
DeleteWild turkeys! That was so cool. And the brown thrasher - I have never seen one close to us - but it is a beautiful bird and the state bird.
ReplyDeleteThe bird books say that the brown thrasher is shy and reclusive but he is not at all bashful in our yard! Wild turkeys are really big birds and we are always thrilled to see them! I think Benjamin Franklin has the right idea, the TURKEY needs to be our national symbol!
DeleteThe toothbrush holder is cute and so is the thrasher. Cuteness abounds.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate beauty in all forms!
DeleteBird song is so beautiful, and yes, you can say that again!
ReplyDeleteTee hee, thanks! x
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ReplyDeleteThe US does not appear to go in for fences as far as I can see. Towns appear to be full of wooden houses with no surrounding garden or fence. The turkey pic is super. I still hear the phrase 'Shut up!' quite a lot...
ReplyDeleteYou are correct. Robert Frost was from New England, I believe. They must have had more fences there. Why, I even admire the hedgerows in Britain, such a clever way to separate lands and so good for wildlife! We hear "shut up" but no one ever does. "Silence is golden", that is sonething I used to hear, not anymore!
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