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by merry1 in a Texican COAT on July 9th, 2009
In an 1806 book called "The Post Captain" whenever a ship captain heard a story getting too tall for his taste, he would say, 'You may tell that to the Marines, but I'll be damned if the Sailors will believe it!'.
In a non-fencing context, what is the correct usage of the french word 'Touche'?
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That person deserves a medal!
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Haha! Thanks merry! That was pretty quick. I note that you are a mine of information! :)
by Marky Mark on July 9th, 2009
As you are a mine of questions, Marky Mark! What a combo. :-) +5
by merry1 in a Texican COAT on July 9th, 2009
Can I add you to my friend's list?
by Marky Mark on July 9th, 2009
No need, I just added you.
by merry1 in a Texican COAT on July 9th, 2009
Cool! Thanks! ;-)
by Marky Mark on July 9th, 2009
Thanks to you, Merry, Now, true to my name, I'll go to bed tonight a little wiser than I was this morning. +5
by Wisdom Tooth on July 10th, 2009
I love finding out the origin of sayings. Post more questions on this! :-)
by merry1 in a Texican COAT on July 10th, 2009