It probably meant the same in the US... in 1945. But, much to Chris's
consternation the language moves on.
Chuck Norcutt
On 1/4/2012 4:13 PM, Jon Mitchell wrote:
> I guess this is just one of those linguistic differences (like, over here to
> "bum a fag" means to scrounge a cigarette - means something TOTALLY
> different in the USA, or so I am told), but to toss in an umbrella stand
> would definitely be considered particularly bad manners in the UK .... ;-)
>
> Jon
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Charles Geilfuss [mailto:charles.geilfuss@xxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: 03 January 2012 14:24
> To: Olympus Camera Discussion
> Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Time Out
>
> I'm way late in responding to this Jim (out of town for much of the
> holiday week) but it reminded me of a time, at about the same age, when I
> had a bad tummy at my grandmother's house. I couldn't make it to the
> bathroom so I tossed in her umbrella stand. She was none too happy with me.
> At least this little guy has a helmet.
>
> Charlie
>
>
>
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