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15 Dec 00 - 11:12 AM (#357657) Subject: Words that are nice to hear? From: The Shambles YES? |
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15 Dec 00 - 11:16 AM (#357659) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: Bagpuss You have won the lottery They are all pretty nice words to hear, especially all on the same occasion in that order. Bagpuss |
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15 Dec 00 - 11:17 AM (#357660) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: GUEST,Sarah "Yes, we have Bushmill's."
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15 Dec 00 - 11:19 AM (#357665) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: Steve Latimer Nothing beats "I Love You." "Good job or well done" is pretty nice to hear. I don't very often hear "Steve, why don't you play us a tune on your banjo?" |
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15 Dec 00 - 11:21 AM (#357666) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: Mooh Gee you clean up good. I don't see the family resemblance.
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15 Dec 00 - 11:21 AM (#357667) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: Lepus Rex "Well, I'm not going to give you a ticket this time, but don't do it again." ---Lepus Rex |
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15 Dec 00 - 11:23 AM (#357670) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: Mooh I can hardly tell you were raised by wolves. |
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15 Dec 00 - 11:27 AM (#357672) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: Noreen Doesn't that depend a little on who says it, Shambles? :0) "You are much appreciated; take the rest of the day off" (Ha!) "How would you like to spend all day in bed?" Noreen |
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15 Dec 00 - 11:33 AM (#357676) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: GUEST,Russ The three little words you would most like to hear from your spouse: "You were right." or "I was wrong." |
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15 Dec 00 - 11:53 AM (#357684) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: mousethief "The car doesn't matter as long as you are okay" |
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15 Dec 00 - 11:54 AM (#357686) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: Little Neophyte The three little words you would most want to hear from your spouse: "I love you" and "Honey, you look gorgeous!"
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15 Dec 00 - 11:59 AM (#357692) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: mousethief Nah, if my spouse told me "honey you look gorgeous" I'd know she was lying. |
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15 Dec 00 - 12:03 PM (#357697) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: Mrrzy Mommie worm! This is something Willie sometimes says when feeling exceptionally cuddly. The proper answer is Willie worm! with a great big hug. No idea where that came from, but it's heartwarming, every time. "I missed you" said by either twin when coming back from visitation with my X2B. I know that he does the Disneyland Dad stuff, all fun and games and no discipline, so it's REALLY nice if they manage to miss me anyway! |
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15 Dec 00 - 12:12 PM (#357706) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: Gary T "No charge." |
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15 Dec 00 - 12:18 PM (#357715) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: Kim C Hello Princess. You have a beautiful voice. I really like the songs you wrote. Thank you. |
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15 Dec 00 - 12:21 PM (#357721) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: bflat I recently moved and just met my neighbor for the first time a few minutes ago. Commenting on my guitar playing the neighbor said, "you sound pretty good, I thought it was the radio at first." bflat |
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15 Dec 00 - 12:30 PM (#357727) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: GUEST,Salty Dog I want you inside me - NOW! |
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15 Dec 00 - 12:36 PM (#357736) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: Bert Hmmmm ...I thought it was the radio at first... I'm not so sure that that is a compliment;-) I love you, as long as it's not followed by ...you love me, we're a happy family... |
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15 Dec 00 - 12:55 PM (#357757) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: SINSULL I love you, Mom. |
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15 Dec 00 - 12:57 PM (#357758) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: Clinton Hammond2 *Too X-rated to type here* ;-) |
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15 Dec 00 - 01:02 PM (#357764) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: Amergin Don't worry about it, it's on me. |
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15 Dec 00 - 01:05 PM (#357767) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: Zebedee There has been a mistake, the Supreme Court are tendering their resignations, Al Gore will be the next President for the simple reason that he won. |
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15 Dec 00 - 01:30 PM (#357779) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: kendall "We have budgeted $1000.00 for your performance." I like your comment too Noreen! |
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15 Dec 00 - 02:05 PM (#357805) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: Clifton53 Wow, your touching bottom!! |
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15 Dec 00 - 02:08 PM (#357807) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: Amergin Let's do it again (at least when my girlfriend says it) |
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15 Dec 00 - 02:11 PM (#357811) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: mousethief "I'm so glad I married you!" when my wife says it. |
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15 Dec 00 - 02:26 PM (#357825) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: Little Neophyte "no, I am not married" "no, I am not seeing someone else" "yes, I am available" Nice words to hear but I never believe them anyway. |
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15 Dec 00 - 02:33 PM (#357838) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: Allan C. Among the nicest things that have ever been said to me were (not in any particular order): "I think you are probably a lot like your father." (It was said by bbc.) "I really love that song!" (said by someone who didn't know at the time that I had written it). "You are more Christian than most Christians I know." (said nearly forty years ago by BarbaraLynn who knows that I am not one). "I love you" (said by Kathy more than nine years ago and who still hold the key to my heart). "I am proud to call him my great friend." (said by Bill Sables). "You play guitar really well!" (said by someone who I thought should know better). "Allan is a true gent." (WyoWoman) "I loved reading this. It's like a large goblet of fine wine!" (written by a friend who had never before read one of my stories). Note: I am going to bookmark this thread so that I can easily return to it and read these when I am feeling down. |
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15 Dec 00 - 02:41 PM (#357849) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: Morticia "I Love you and you look beautiful" " you have a great voice" "Next round's mine " "Thank you, you really helped "
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15 Dec 00 - 03:35 PM (#357879) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: Rizla the Green Mudcat is being based in England and you won't have to stay up till some unearthly hour in the morning to join in a good thread! |
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15 Dec 00 - 03:40 PM (#357883) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: Jim Krause "That's OK, Chester, I'll buy you a beer." "I love you, too." said by Missus who still has That Look in her eye. "I got two tickets to the show. Wanna go?" |
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15 Dec 00 - 06:53 PM (#358010) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: Mrs.Duck Mama!X2 |
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15 Dec 00 - 07:02 PM (#358016) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: Bill D "Peace on Earth" |
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15 Dec 00 - 07:20 PM (#358024) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: MarkS On the house |
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15 Dec 00 - 08:38 PM (#358051) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: Whitcher "Thank you" |
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17 Dec 00 - 08:51 AM (#358549) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: Uncle_DaveO Haven't heard this one yet, but the phone rings: "This is Ed McMahon, calling from Publishers Clearinghouse. Are you sitting down?" |
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17 Dec 00 - 09:34 AM (#358558) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: rabbitrunning I'm a children's librarian, and some of my favorite words to hear are: "This is just the right book." "I got an "A" on that report!" "More stories, PLEEEEEEEEEASE!" (Said by a roomful of pre-kindergartners with their best manners on.) "I remember you! You're the one who told that story about..." "Hey! Library lady!" (the best occasion was on the fourth of July watching fireworks five miles away from my branch.) But I'll admit, my favorites are usually "The library will be closing in five minutes, please bring your books up to the front desk to be checked out." |
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18 Dec 00 - 06:39 AM (#358930) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: P05139 I LOVE the phrases "I love you" and "Key Skills Is Cancelled" and "No College Today" |
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18 Dec 00 - 08:31 AM (#358954) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: GUEST I can go with "the company credit card is behind the bar" and "Instead of the annual mummers play we thought we'd ask all the floor singers to do a song apiece" |
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18 Dec 00 - 08:42 AM (#358960) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: GUEST,Roger the skiffler "I hope you've brought your kazoo with you." RtS(It'll never happen!) |
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18 Dec 00 - 09:26 AM (#358994) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: LR Mole "Hm. Not bad." |
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18 Dec 00 - 10:00 AM (#359012) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: Mrrzy (On the radio) School closings include (your kids' school when it's really really snowy and worth spending the day in the snow with your kids). Among my least favorites, of course, is the same phrase when there's hardly a dusting and come on, I've got work to do! |
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18 Dec 00 - 03:01 PM (#359199) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: CarolC "What? You didn't bring you're accordion? |
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18 Dec 00 - 04:28 PM (#359264) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: NightWing According to Star Trek, the three most beautiful words are "I can help" Myself, I like "Mmmm, that smells good!" "This round's on me" always works too.
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18 Dec 00 - 06:46 PM (#359372) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: Pixie "We're giving you a big raise".....(wish) I heard this last year from an employee - "You're the best boss I've ever had"......ME?????? "Honey, I've done the dishes, vaccuuming, cleaned the litter box, cooked a gourmet meal, ran you a bath, poured a brandy, and Raoul is here to give you a massage" -(wish) "Will you marry me again?" - next year is our 20th (wish) "You still have the best a** I've ever seen" (wish) oh, and finally, hearing my Dad say to me (he's 83) at the end of a phone call - "I love you Babe" (he actually does say it!) Ever Hopeful Pixie |
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18 Dec 00 - 07:06 PM (#359398) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: rabbitrunning Come to think of it, on the personal side, I truly love it when one of my sisters or my mom remembers to say "Good night, God bless you," at the end of a phone conversation. (My brother almost always remembers.) My grandmother lived with us for years, and she said that to us every night. |
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19 Dec 00 - 08:22 AM (#359703) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: GUEST Please. |
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19 Dec 00 - 09:50 PM (#360149) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: Gypsy Thank you. Bless you. I love you. I didn't know you played HD, and you're really good.(said by someone who IS really good on fiddle) |
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20 Dec 00 - 01:18 AM (#360220) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: CarolC "Breathe" |
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20 Dec 00 - 01:29 AM (#360221) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: Seamus Kennedy "Seamus, that song made me cry." |
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20 Dec 00 - 02:13 AM (#360232) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: alison "Here's a cup of tea, you just stay in bed and I'll sort the kids out" slainte alison |
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20 Dec 00 - 11:41 AM (#360430) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: GUEST "It's benign" |
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20 Dec 00 - 10:34 PM (#360796) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: Song Dog Did you bring your guitar? |
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20 Dec 00 - 10:41 PM (#360804) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: Amos Well, I am fond of the sound of "alluvial", "pentangle", "luminous and numinous", and "velleities", myself. I also like the sound of "cascade", "trilogy", "wanderlust" and "woebegone", "triumverate" and "lupine". And I always get a little kick out of "palimpsest". A |
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20 Dec 00 - 10:55 PM (#360808) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: Matt_R When your paper is all used up....palimpsest, palimpsest, palimpsest! |
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20 Dec 00 - 11:42 PM (#360838) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: Seamus Kennedy Ah yes, palimps, palimpser, palimpsest. I like "chimes," "gracious," "notary sojac."
All the best. Seamus |
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21 Dec 00 - 01:46 AM (#360897) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: CarolC I like that notary sojac one, too. Seems like I've heard or read it before. Can't find it in my dictionary. What does it mean? Carol |
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21 Dec 00 - 01:59 AM (#360898) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: Melani What can I do to help? |
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21 Dec 00 - 11:57 PM (#361563) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: Amos From an online dictionary of bizarre terms: (from def. and history of "foo")
For, it seems, the word `foo' itself had an immediate prewar history in comic strips and cartoons. The earliest documented uses were in the "Smokey Stover" comic strip popular in the 1930s, which frequently included the word "foo". Bill Holman, the author of the strip, filled it with odd jokes and personal contrivances, including other nonsense phrases such as "Notary Sojac" and "1506 nix nix". According to the Warner Brothers Cartoon Companion Holman claimed to have found the word "foo" on the bottom of a Chinese figurine. This is plausible; Chinese statuettes often have apotropaic inscriptions, and this may have been the Chinese word `fu' (sometimes transliterated `foo'), which can mean "happiness" when spoken with the proper tone (the lion-dog guardians flanking the steps of many Chinese restaurants are properly called "fu dogs"). English speakers' reception of Holman's `foo' nonsense word was undoubtedly influenced by Yiddish `feh' and English `fooey' and `fool'.
Holman's strip featured a firetruck called the Foomobile that rode on two wheels. The comic strip was tremendously popular in the late 1930s, and legend has it that a manufacturer in Indiana even produced an operable version of Holman's Foomobile. According to the Encyclopedia of American Comics, `Foo' fever swept the U.S., finding its way into popular songs and generating over 500 `Foo Clubs.' The fad left `foo' references embedded in popular culture (including a couple of appearances in Warner Brothers cartoons of 1938-39) but with their origins rapidly forgotten. |
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22 Dec 00 - 09:50 PM (#362058) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: The Shambles Gosh! |
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22 Dec 00 - 10:09 PM (#362071) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: bflat You've got mail! |
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22 Dec 00 - 10:30 PM (#362083) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: Sorcha aw crap, this one made me cry. The best are still "I love you, mom" and "I love you" but there are some good ones above....... |
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23 Dec 00 - 07:15 AM (#362207) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: GUEST,Hamarite " You may have extra pocket money " " You can stay up till midnight " |
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23 Dec 00 - 07:18 AM (#362208) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: GUEST,Hamarite's mum Dream on kid....... Kris |
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23 Dec 00 - 07:42 AM (#362215) Subject: RE: Words that are nice to hear? From: catspaw49 There's a warming trend and by this time tomorrow we should see double digit temperatures again, Spaw |