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17. I actually know what an...

Thu Aug 14, 2014, 09:01 AM

Aug 2014

...antimacassar is. Does that mean I'm a nerd? (A 63 yr old nerd, if so.) It is other books, as well, altho I can't recall which just now.

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

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

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

Two things Fortinbras Armstrong Aug 2014 #16

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

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