"Jangchub" wrote in message
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On Wed, 28 Feb 2007 08:32:18 -0600, "cat daddy"
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"Jangchub" wrote in message
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On Tue, 27 Feb 2007 18:16:44 -0600, "cat daddy"
wrote:


" We were as poor as possums, and now we could have folks to dinner
every
day. We have been recognized, Missus Garvey says, by the best
society".

O. Henry - _A Blackjack Bargainer_

Society is a relative term. I don't call horses "orses" or pigs
"igs." My president says nukular, as does my neighbor and I get so
turned off to that. It is MY problem. I take all responsibility.

But, but,...... It was *O.* Henry and he used "possum"....... and,
and,... the quote seemed so appropriate to the discussion, and ironic...
sigh
Now, don't make me start quoting T.S. Eliot from "Old Possum's Book of
Practical Cats"...

What was it that Granny called them on the Beverly Hillbillies?

Stew...