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28th February 2015, 12:28 PM
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Marian...............
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28th February 2015, 12:41 PM
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Thank you Fred, My post was a question as to whether the term was of Navy origin. Why it's not showing as that..... is beyond my ken
Last edited by gray_marian; 28th February 2015 at 12:45 PM.
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28th February 2015, 12:49 PM
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Hi Marian. Question. WHO'S KEN. ???
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28th February 2015, 01:32 PM
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Sorry Fred, 'ken' is an Scottish idiom = knowledge
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28th February 2015, 07:41 PM
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mines the same marian?? jp
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1st March 2015, 12:48 AM
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In Scotland you have to fill your boots with your feet most of the year cos
If it wisna' for yer wellies
where wid ye be?
Ye'd be in the hospital
or infirmeree
With thanks to Billy Connoly
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1st March 2015, 01:47 AM
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Billy Connolly - If it wisnae fur yer wellies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SguYlpm3ffQ
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1st March 2015, 02:02 AM
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Or it may have originated with those heavy drinkers who have hollow legs.
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