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   margueritem said, 5 months ago

   How about ‘antimacassar’?
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   Linguist said, 5 months ago

   He must be a golfer, who wants to niblick on her gimcrack…
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   win said, 5 months ago

   How about “jackanape”?
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   barticle35 said, 5 months ago

   Please stop talking dirty, there might be kids.
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   beviek said, 5 months ago

   @Linguist

   Well, that will just not be appropriate.
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   Flight Suit said, 5 months ago

   Regarding that thing on the blog about the ruinous effect of cats on wildlife, I solve that problem by simply not letting my cat go outside without him being in a harness and on a leash.

   This carries the added benefit of me never having to worry that he’ll get lost or killed, because I’m always there to supervise his excursions.
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   Linguist said, 5 months ago

   @win

   As long as he doesn’t try to play with her whirleygig !
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   margueritem said, 5 months ago

   @Flight Suit

   You’re a responsible pet owner. Many vets recommend keeping cats inside. They live much longer.
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   Linguist said, 5 months ago

   Re: PAUL SLATER
   Batman and Robin retire to a gated community in Florida !
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    simpsonfan2 said, 5 months ago

    Wasn’t that one of the golf terms Ricky made up in that I Love Lucy episode?
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    beviek said, 5 months ago

    RE: blog.

    Gee that sheep gained 10 lbs a year.

    
    

    The wool chaps made me laugh. But I suppose they’re warm.

    
    

    It’s best that I not comment on the red Whoopee man.
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    Night-Gaunt49 said, 5 months ago

    Angler Fish are fascinating creatures but for the little males they have an important but ultimately self sacrificing role in life.
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    The Old Wolf said, 5 months ago

    “Gimcrack” must always be paired with “gewgaw.”
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    Flight Suit said, 5 months ago

    @margueritem

    Yes, keeping cats inside avoids a lot of heartbreak and loss. However, I feel taking them outside in a harness/leash is the right thing to do, because my cat, for one, is fascinated by the outdoors. He LOVES smelling everything and chewing on the grass.
    

    
    Also, because he’s had a chance to get used to being outside, that prevents him from freaking out and running away if or when he accidentally gets out of the house. It’s much safer and better if your cat understands what the outdoors is and how to find his or her way back into the house.
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    Gaijinrabbit said, 5 months ago

    Do you mean mashie niblick, pitching niblick or just plain niblick?

    Also ‘bagatelle’ will get you much further than ‘gimcrack’ any day. Way more upscale.
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