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Fortinbras Armstrong

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12. "Of course strict church folks in the 1800's weren't about to admit using spirits even as medicinals

Reply to IrishAyes (Reply #3)

Thu Aug 14, 2014, 08:26 AM

Aug 2014

I'm reminded of an old, but still true, joke:

Jews do not recognize Jesus as the Messiah.
Protestants do not recognize the Pope as the head of the Church.
Baptists do not recognize each other in the liquor store.

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Calling all antiquarians! [View all] IrishAyes Aug 2014 OP

It's a whiskey reference. TexasTowelie Aug 2014 #1

Wow. Thanks. I guess I'm too young for the earlier era (the author's) and IrishAyes Aug 2014 #3

"Of course strict church folks in the 1800's weren't about to admit using spirits even as medicinals Fortinbras Armstrong Aug 2014 #12

You owe me a new keyboard for that one! IrishAyes Aug 2014 #13

Two things Fortinbras Armstrong Aug 2014 #16

Well, at least I was forewarned for this one and set down my coffee cup before indulging. IrishAyes Aug 2014 #20

By all means, I'm happy you enjoyed it Fortinbras Armstrong Aug 2014 #21

So little time, so many books! IrishAyes Aug 2014 #22

My mom and grandpa used to say that. trof Aug 2014 #9

Well, that settles it then. IrishAyes Aug 2014 #15

Coffins? Duer 157099 Aug 2014 #2

Thank you; but if you read upthread, I think you might agree with the other answer. IrishAyes Aug 2014 #4

Either one makes sense to me Duer 157099 Aug 2014 #5

See Texas Towlie's post #1 and my response #3. IrishAyes Aug 2014 #6

Yep, I agree that makes sense Duer 157099 Aug 2014 #7

Oh, I see... a quote from the BOOK, not the posts. IrishAyes Aug 2014 #8

Check out "And So's Your Antimaccassar". trof Aug 2014 #10

Thanks. Bookmarked for ASAP. IrishAyes Aug 2014 #11

An "antimacassar" was placed on the top front of chairs Fortinbras Armstrong Aug 2014 #14

I actually know what an... 3catwoman3 Aug 2014 #17

I use those myself. Not the oil. Just because IrishAyes Aug 2014 #18

I became rather annoyed with my mother Fortinbras Armstrong Aug 2014 #19