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trof

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9. My mom and grandpa used to say that.
Wed Aug 13, 2014, 08:16 PM
Aug 2014

Talking about a party or celebration of some kind.
"Come on over, we'll open a keg of nails."

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
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