More or Les (was Bloody Plurals)

[Ozzyjack]

A word we both have in common with different meanings is 'buggerlugs'.  I though it originated in Yorkshire but, according to she who mustn't be mentioned, it comes from across the pond.

Hi Again, Pen,

Did Ms Google really say that Buggerlugs originated in America?

I first heard of the  farm-to-Plate concept from an English TV show some years ago {see Below).   I would have expected that it would have started a common practice.  There is an Australian copycat program.

The saying in your rebus must be English.  Aussies wouldn't be insensitive enough to say that about a person.

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[Hobbit]

Did Ms Google really say that Buggerlugs originated in America?

I first heard of the  farm-to-Plate concept from an English TV show some years ago {see Below).   I would have expected that it would have started a common practice.  There is an Australian copycat program.

The saying in your rebus must be English.  Aussies wouldn't be insensitive enough to say that about a person.

I'm Back Jack!

I've just read your post and couldn't stop laughing.  Good job I hadn't got a drink in my hand   

This is what I learnt from Ms Google.  There is, of course, every possibility that she's got it wrong 
The earliest known use of the noun buggerlugs is in the 1830s. OED's earliest evidence for buggerlugs is from 1839, in Wabash Enquirer (Terre Haute, Indiana).
I would have bet a week's pocket money that it originated either here or in your neck of the woods.

I must admit that I'd completely forgotten about Hugh Fearnley Whatshisname and River Cottage. I didn't watch it when the programme was on the telly.

I'm going to search for a few words then decide on my viewing pleasure for this evening.  I have to report that I'm back on the pink muck this weekend!  It's a sauv blush from your near neighbours and very good it is too   

Penx

[Ozzyjack]

This is what I learnt from Ms Google.  There is, of course, every possibility that she's got it wrong 
The earliest known use of the noun buggerlugs is in the 1830s. OED's earliest evidence for buggerlugs is from 1839, in Wabash Enquirer (Terre Haute, Indiana)..  I would have bet a week's pocket money that it originated either here or in your neck of the woods.

Hi Pen,

Do you have Mortein in your neck of the woods?  Their Motto is "when you are on a good thing, stick to it". Which is what I am going to do with Buggerlugs

I have no doubt that Ms Google and the OED have got it right about the first known use of the word but its use without knowing the context is not IMHO evidence that it was a common idiom in the area.

An alternative spelling in Australia is Bugalugs.  Here are a few quotes that are relevant.

“Bugalugs” is primarily associated with Australian English and is commonly used in Australia. While it may not be widely recognized or used outside of Australia, language is dynamic, and you might encounter it in other English-speaking contexts as well. However, its usage beyond Australia is relatively limited.
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It's usually spelled "buggerlugs", and although some attempts have been made to ascribe meaning to it, there really isn't one. It's an affectionate, comic, yet slightly coarse nickname for someone, usually a child or a younger person. It's meant to sound old-fashioned and nonsensical, and it does not have any sexual or offensive connotations.
"Oi, buggerlugs, come here!" = "I say, young person, would you mind coming over here?"
Although it is not really derogatory, you almost certainly would not use it as a nickname for someone you didn't know - at least, not to their face.

I wonder if either spelling is accepted in Chihuahua, and if not, should they be.  I have taken a leaf out of John’s book and referred the question to Alan in the appropriate Category.

[Ozzyjack]

Hi Pen,

My cheeky little rebus is a novel for children by a prolific Australian author whose  literary achievements include winning the prestigious Miles Franklin Award four times and being shortlisted for the Booker Prize twice.

3 8(#3 #1 #4) #3  #5

One line. Two slang words, one American.

The        

Picture 2.  Use one only vowel.

[auntiemo]

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[Linda]

I don't have either Siri or Alexa.

Me neither, Pen!  I do have Siri on my phone but rarely use it.  Don't own a Kindle either - I love books so much but don't want to read them on an electronic device and anyway how would I fill my bookshelves/bookcases?  I would really like a library but that's maybe going a bit far although the spare bedroom could be converted.  That's an idea ... 

[Hobbit]

I would really like a library but that's maybe going a bit far although the spare bedroom could be converted.  That's an idea ... 

Oh Linda I was a bit down in the dumps this morning but you are always guaranteed to cheer me up and make me laugh.  Have you told your poor long suffering hubby about your plans for the spare bedroom?     

I do have a kindle but have never used it for reading. Like you I prefer an actual book  I just play Scrabble and word games on it.  I like the slightly bigger screen when I'm in bed!

I boiled some eggs and bashed them up with our favourite condiment.  I have a lovely brown bap with ham and eggs for my lunch    I'm trying to resist the urge to eat it too early!

Penx

[Hobbit]

Do you have Mortein in your neck of the woods?  Their Motto is "when you are on a good thing, stick to it". Which is what I am going to do with Buggerlugs

I wonder if either spelling is accepted in Chihuahua, and if not, should they be.  I have taken a leaf out of John’s book and referred the question to Alan in the appropriate Category.

Hi Jack

We don't have Mortein over here.  I consulted herself to see what she has to say on the subject and it seems to be made by a company who used to go by the name of Reckitt and Colman.  My late brother-in-law, Chris, worked for them for many years.

I love both buggerlugs and bugalugs and I think we'll claim them as both Aussie and English    The spellcheck on my laptop is taking exception to both of them    Lets hope Alan gives them a rubber stamp!

I'm going to get my washing out of the machine and then scoff my lunch. Hopefully, I'll return in a little while.  Unless I'm abducted by aliens in the meantime 

[Hobbit]

My cheeky little rebus is a novel for children by a prolific Australian author whose  literary achievements include winning the prestigious Miles Franklin Award four times and being shortlisted for the Booker Prize twice.

I'm Back Jack
 
I've had another wrestle with your rebus which is very cheeky!  Got most of it - just haven't quite sorted it.

My rebus is also a novel. Published in the 1960's and not suitable for children. There's also an album with the same name from the 1980's.

#3 #5 2 #3 7 (#2 + #5)


You need to use three consecutive letters from the first part of the name of the lady in picture one.  Likewise the title of the gent in picture three and again use three consecutive letters. Please lose the last two letters of picture two.  You need the name of the film in picture four (I did try watching it once but never got to the end!) Finally, please make a homophone of the surname of the Welsh actor in picture five.  Position is vital.  If you're unsure who the actor is you can use this as a substitute.


           

Time for a cuppa Monday again tomorrow already 

[Ozzyjack]

1.   My rebus is also a novel. Published in the 1960's and not suitable for children.
2.   There's also an album with the same name from the 1980'
3.   Please lose the last two letters of picture three.

Hi Pen

1.The movie revolves around a deceased serial killer whose soul becomes entangled with artificial computer intelligence. After an electric surge, the killer’s consciousness ends up in a computer system, allowing him to continue his murderous spree using the electrical grid and computer. It provides an electrifying experience for viewers.  Are you sure this wouldn’t be suitable for children? 

2.I don’t know why the Police had this title for an Album, but a movie was made of the book in the 90s.

3.Did you mean Picture 2?

 

[Hobbit]

1.The movie revolves around a deceased serial killer whose soul becomes entangled with artificial computer intelligence.

2.I don’t know why the Police had this title for an Album, but a movie was made of the book in the 90s.

3.Did you mean Picture 2?

I'm Back Again Jack

1.  I definitely wont be reading the book or watching the film!

2.  I don't know either 

3.  Humblest of apologies - yes I did mean picture 2    Sorry if I flummoxed anybody.

Off to chase a few words.

[Linda]

Have you told your poor long suffering hubby about your plans for the spare bedroom?     

Not yet, Pen. It might be the straw that breaks the camel's back after all his work on the kitchen and bathroom!  In any event, I have recently decided that the colour on our sitting room walls needs changing so that might have to be his next task.  I like painting but he doesn't trust to me to a good enough job as I'm apparently a bit slapdash in my approach!  Surely not?  Anyway, that will keep him occupied until it's fine enough to overhaul the garden which looks like a builder's yard at the moment!  I'm hoping for a small arbour where I can sit and admire my horticultural skills (zero at present but I'm planning to stuff a few plants in the garden and hopefully they will do their thing without much expertise on my part).

[Hobbit]

 I'm hoping for a small arbour where I can sit and admire my horticultural skills (zero at present but I'm planning to stuff a few plants in the garden and hopefully they will do their thing without much expertise on my part).

Your fingers sound about as green as mine Linda    I like the sound of your small arbour.  Make sure you have a small table as well as a chair so that you have somewhere to put your glass of wine on a lovely warm summer's evening admiring your efforts 

[Linda]

Make sure you have a small table as well as a chair so that you have somewhere to put your glass of wine on a lovely warm summer's evening admiring your efforts 

That's the plan!  The reality may be me sat on an upturned bucket but still with a glass of wine in my hand, of course.  Long way to go before garden is arbour-worthy. 

[Hobbit]

 The reality may be me sat on an upturned bucket but still with a glass of wine in my hand, of course. 

If you've got two buckets you can always sit on one and park your glass of wine on the other