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 #17 (permalink) Thu Nov 09, 2006 14:25 pm Singers and whistlers unite! |
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| I got your point now -- you used the phrase in a more literal meaning. You're right about (too) many people thinking that work and fun must never go hand in hand. It's a shame really, as the two concepts are not necessarily at odds with each other: What's more, they are often a happy combination (never better said) that can even increase productivity. |
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Conchita
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| #18 (permalink) Thu Nov 09, 2006 17:22 pm Make the most of now! |
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| Conchita wrote: |
| By the way, I'd have said 'That would make you a whistler's mother/daughter'. Are you using 'whistler' as a kind of proper noun here? |
Yes, that was my version of a little joke. 8) The "a" was intentionally omitted.
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I'm also an ear mover (flapper?)'s mum and daughter! And, since we're at it, my daughter is able to do all those funny things with her tongue, as described in a previous thread. The only 'different' thing I can do with it is 'click' the popcorn song (really loudly)...
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I can wiggle my ears, too! But it wasn't until I was in my 30s that I realized that not everyone can wiggle their ears (or should I say "his or her ears"? ;)). :lol:
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| #19 (permalink) Thu Nov 09, 2006 18:57 pm Make the most of now! |
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Hi Amy,
Is there no limit to your talents? I have ears that twitch when they hear a sudden noise (I say 'they' because it's nothing to do with me) in an almost canine fashion. No wonder I can't stand cats.
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