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Do Ulster fishermen sing of the Orange?
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Subject: RE: Do Ulster fishermen sing of the Orange? From: Backwoodsman Date: 11 Feb 24 - 02:55 PM Thanks Mysha, I think you’re the first Frisian person I’ve ever spoken to! All the best, BWM. |
Subject: RE: Do Ulster fishermen sing of the Orange? From: Mysha Date: 11 Feb 24 - 02:26 PM Hi Backwoodsman, No offence taken, at least by me. It might be that YOU feel you could have been more informative, but where I am concerned: You told me exactly what I needed to know. And the reason you didn't realise I'm Danish, is probably that I am Frisian. English is indeed not my first language, but ours is one of the closest languages to it. It has been said before that we form a unique bridge between the languages of the Isles on one hand and the languages of Scandinavia on the other. Thanks, Mysha |
Subject: RE: Do Ulster fishermen sing of the Orange? From: Backwoodsman Date: 11 Feb 24 - 02:04 PM Hi Mysha - my apologies for behaving like a smart-ass, I didn’t realise you’re Danish and, presumably, English isn’t your first language! Best wishes, BWM |
Subject: RE: Do Ulster fishermen sing of the Orange? From: Mysha Date: 11 Feb 24 - 01:40 PM Hi, It most definitely is about "Fiddler’s Green". But do you know how hard it is to get the spelling of "Fiddler" right if you don't know that it includes a 'd'? Thanks. Anecdote: So, I did a quick check to raise my spirit, and YouTube gave me a version with subtitles. And what do I see as the Danish (or similar) translation of the title: Words that translated to "Fishermen's heaven"! It's not like I am the only idiot; it's just that the naming was done by a different type of idiot. OK, now to go see what the preposition in "over Fiddler's Green" is. Bye, Mysha |
Subject: RE: Do Ulster fishermen sing of the Orange? From: Backwoodsman Date: 11 Feb 24 - 11:16 AM Isn’t it ‘Fiddler’s Green’? |
Subject: Do Ulster fishermen sing of the Orange? From: Mysha Date: 11 Feb 24 - 10:52 AM That is: In dying, do Ulstermen sing of the Sailor's Orange? But the real subject is the farewell of a dying fisherman, who sings about the Green of his kind. Why don't I say that, then? Well, whatever I try, I get no hits on that title. Part of the problem is that the search no longer seems to function. I know we had at least one thread(-let) about whether it's "ON" Fisherman's Green, or "AT" or "IN", but until I can find the exactly right noun for the title, I can't find what the correct preposition is. Anyone know what I'm talking about? Bye, Mysha |
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