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05 Aug 03 - 08:15 PM (#997527) Subject: BS: A stitch in time From: katlaughing A stitch in time - what is it and how do you sew it? Why does it save nine? |
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05 Aug 03 - 08:23 PM (#997531) Subject: RE: BS: A stitch in time From: Amos It is a stitch taken to prevent fraying when you first notice that a seam is wearing out. It saves nmine -- or any other likely number -- because it prevents unraveling of stitches further down the seam so they do not need replacement. The statement is a metaphor for heading trouble off before it multiplies, taking timely action,etc. A |
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05 Aug 03 - 09:12 PM (#997554) Subject: RE: BS: A stitch in time From: mack/misophist Hear hear! I thought it was supposd to be self explanatory. |
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05 Aug 03 - 09:36 PM (#997566) Subject: RE: BS: A stitch in time From: Bill D **I** knew that... but now I wonder why they say a funny person/situation will "keep you in stitches" |
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05 Aug 03 - 09:51 PM (#997573) Subject: RE: BS: A stitch in time From: catspaw49 Because you laugh your ass off and it has to be sewn back on. Spaw |
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05 Aug 03 - 09:54 PM (#997575) Subject: RE: BS: A stitch in time From: Bill D oh...well, then...I'm glad I asked where I could get the straight dope! |
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05 Aug 03 - 10:58 PM (#997610) Subject: RE: BS: A stitch in time From: Stilly River Sage You might get a stitch in your side from laughing so hard. Like a stitch when you're running for too long. |
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05 Aug 03 - 10:59 PM (#997611) Subject: RE: BS: A stitch in time From: Amos Actually that is a different definition of the word, meaning a sharp pain in the side from laughing too hard for too long. Nevertheless, if you do laugh your ass off, stitiched will be called for. Please let me know when/if this occurs, as I would like to watch.... A |
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05 Aug 03 - 11:09 PM (#997618) Subject: RE: BS: A stitch in time From: Bill D nawww...as long as this golden bolt in my navel is kept tight, my ass is safe!(interesting idea for a spectator sport, Amos....maybe you could tickle a cheerleader of something!) |
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05 Aug 03 - 11:57 PM (#997638) Subject: RE: BS: A stitch in time From: katlaughing Thank you, Spaw! I wasn't asking the obvious...thought you all'd know that! Was hoping to unleash some of the famous Mudcat creativity! Of course since time is a human construct, I guess it's really moot, but I quite like the idea of some Cosmic Seamtresses/Tailors busy on some Plane taking stitches in and saving nine of something...perhaps lives of cats? Whatevah! LOL |
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06 Aug 03 - 12:08 AM (#997649) Subject: RE: BS: A stitch in time From: Allan C. It is a Zen thing actually. You must be the needle. You must see yourself as the camel as it passes through... Oops! Wrong metaphor. |
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06 Aug 03 - 12:33 AM (#997660) Subject: RE: BS: A stitch in time From: Amos Aw, kat, I'm sorry -- I thought your gears were slipping and was trying to be nice about it!! :>)) Actually there is such a thing as taking a stitch in Time, but it has to be self defined. If you try to use someone else's definition it doesn't work. No one has ever been able to explain why this is but, well, there ya go!! A |
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06 Aug 03 - 04:06 AM (#997703) Subject: RE: BS: A stitch in time From: Liz the Squeak Stitch in time - the one the mother of 8 children gets her husband to do in a vasectomy. I think I would prefer the Lorenna Bobbit method actually.... I feel like a nice long drive..... LTS |
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06 Aug 03 - 06:04 AM (#997761) Subject: RE: BS: A stitch in time From: Micca Try the Isaac Asimov short story that ends with a truly Art Thiemeian Pun!!!!!! |
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06 Aug 03 - 06:30 AM (#997773) Subject: RE: BS: A stitch in time From: Gurney Liz, I thought Lorenna did it with scissors, but if you say it was a golf club, I'll accept that..... |
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06 Aug 03 - 11:11 AM (#997949) Subject: RE: BS: A stitch in time From: katlaughing D'ya mean this one, Micca: A Niche in time saves Stein?! |
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06 Aug 03 - 01:58 PM (#998030) Subject: RE: BS: A stitch in time From: Micca Exacrtly Kat!!! Truly Themeian |
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06 Aug 03 - 02:31 PM (#998048) Subject: RE: BS: A stitch in time From: GUEST What about the guy walking down the railroad track along a bank planted with thyme - when suddenly a train appeared - if it hadn't been for the hollow hew found amongst the plantings he would have been crushed - so a niche in thyme saved Stein |
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06 Aug 03 - 02:45 PM (#998055) Subject: RE: BS: A stitch in time From: zanderfish3 (inactive) Actually it's a song by Mike Waterson |
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06 Aug 03 - 03:40 PM (#998097) Subject: RE: BS: A stitch in time From: katlaughing If the man walking by the raailroad tracks, near the growing thyme, was one's lover, one could say a niche in thyme saved thine! You're right, Micca, one our Fine Art could easily have |
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06 Aug 03 - 05:31 PM (#998167) Subject: RE: BS: A stitch in time From: Mr Red AND what about the fabric of the space/time continuum? I think katlaughing was just trying to needle us - in a thread - it seams. Don't say it - I got my coat on the way in........... |
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06 Aug 03 - 11:10 PM (#998309) Subject: RE: BS: A stitch in time From: Amos An eye for an eye, Mister Red, and remember that Que Esta, Sera, or the other way around...If anyone could make the time space continuum pleat for mercy, it would be our Katlaughing!... A |
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07 Aug 03 - 01:31 PM (#998443) Subject: RE: BS: A stitch in time From: Mr Red I never for one minute suggested she was a miserable pleater. Is is this deja vu all over agian? (after Yogi Berra) |