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ShazzieB

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9. My mom was from the south.

Reply to Haggard Celine (Reply #8)

Sat Jul 1, 2023, 09:55 PM

Jul 2023

Chattanooga, TN to be exact. Her mother, who grew up on a farm in north Georgia, had lot ot interesting expressions. For example, to carry something was to "tote" it, a paper bag was a "poke," and a long distance was a "right fur piece."

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It seems the handsome King Arthur has had a strenuous day. [View all] Siwsan Jul 2023 OP

Cattin' on a Caturday? House of Roberts Jul 2023 #1

Takes a lot of effort to carry those signature ears. wnylib Jul 2023 #2

Shhhhhh! Don't wake the baby! calimary Jul 2023 #3

Honestly, it is EXHAUSTING looking after my kingdom and my family! niyad Jul 2023 #4

As my late grandmother would have said, "He looks plumb wore out!" ShazzieB Jul 2023 #5

My grandparents talked that way, too. Haggard Celine Jul 2023 #8

My mom was from the south. ShazzieB Jul 2023 #9

I like Chattanooga! Haggard Celine Jul 2023 #11

Bless his heart, with his tail tucked around him as a chin-rest. Sleep sweet, Arthur. thatcrowwoman Jul 2023 #6

Thanks for posting all of these Jerry2144 Jul 2023 #7

I'm pretty sure it's one more than I have, now Siwsan Jul 2023 #10

My parents just got back from Kentucky, Haggard Celine Jul 2023 #12