So who is coming to FORTCON2? - Page 17

Miss Filangi · 08-22-2005, 08:00 PM

It would be great to meet fellow Canadians, but I'm sure I'll soldier on. I'm excited to meet all of you.

And yes, I do say 'eh', but not at the end of ALL of my sentances, Amanda. You're making me sound like a real hoser, eh? Besides, you know who Ian Hanomansing is and that's gotta make you at least 1/4 Canadian.

So many regional accents in one spot.

I can't wait.

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Corine · 08-23-2005, 06:23 PM

I found all these things at smilie central that are Canadian things to say. I am finding out more and more the longer I live here. Also makes good test of Canadianism.

I need to cut corners
I will get there by hook or by crook
Gooned outta your tree (gourd)
No skin off my nose
Keep it under you hat
Lend me your ear
Don't look down your nose at me.

My husband looks weird at me sometimes and I don't know why... now he shakes his head and says "It must be a Canadian thing."

Uncle David · 08-25-2005, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corine

I need to cut corners
I will get there by hook or by crook
Gooned outta your tree (gourd)
No skin off my nose
Keep it under you(r) hat
Lend me your ear
Don't look down your nose at me.

I'm an American and I grew up with all but 'gooned outta your tree'. Hell, I still use all of them.

Corine · 08-26-2005, 01:15 PM

Really? Hmm.. maybe it has more to do with where in the US?

Wolf · 08-26-2005, 05:19 PM

Down here in Texas, we use 'no skin off my nose" and "I need to cut corners".

queenb · 08-26-2005, 06:53 PM

Does anyone else remember the 'weird regional sayings" thread? Maybe it's time to revive it.
Anyway, only three more weeks! * puts on weird sunglasses and funny hat*

Corine · 08-28-2005, 01:07 PM

I am excited for you all. Maybe there will be a "what you missed a FORTcon" thread? with pics

Jewelsy · 08-28-2005, 05:26 PM

Corine - I'm sure there will be lots of pictures posted (as long as the picture-takees give their consent

) as well as updates along the way. Same as last year

J.D. · 08-28-2005, 05:33 PM

Beins' how I'm the LEAST photogenic person ever born, I'll do the picture taking, thank you.

mrdobolina · 08-29-2005, 08:20 PM

mrdobolina is in...Plus 1!!!!

We won't be there for very long, but it will be fun while it lasts!!!!!!

08-22-2005, 08:00 PM	#161
Miss Filangi Evil Slash Crazy Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Looking for a place to happen Age: 34 Posts: 11,376	It would be great to meet fellow Canadians, but I'm sure I'll soldier on. I'm excited to meet all of you. And yes, I do say 'eh', but not at the end of ALL of my sentances, Amanda. You're making me sound like a real hoser, eh? Besides, you know who Ian Hanomansing is and that's gotta make you at least 1/4 Canadian. So many regional accents in one spot. I can't wait. __________________ If you go through a lot of hammers each month, I don't think it necessarily means you're a hard worker. It may just mean that you have a lot to learn about proper hammer maintenance.

08-23-2005, 06:23 PM	#162
Corine FORT Fogey Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,438	I found all these things at smilie central that are Canadian things to say. I am finding out more and more the longer I live here. Also makes good test of Canadianism. I need to cut corners I will get there by hook or by crook Gooned outta your tree (gourd) No skin off my nose Keep it under you hat Lend me your ear Don't look down your nose at me. My husband looks weird at me sometimes and I don't know why... now he shakes his head and says "It must be a Canadian thing." __________________ Is probably over in the transcribing thread for Big Brother til death do you part.

08-26-2005, 01:15 PM	#164
Corine FORT Fogey Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,438	Really? Hmm.. maybe it has more to do with where in the US? __________________ Is probably over in the transcribing thread for Big Brother til death do you part.

08-26-2005, 05:19 PM	#165
Wolf Combat Missions Fan Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Texas, of course! Posts: 7,916	Down here in Texas, we use 'no skin off my nose" and "I need to cut corners". __________________ Katrina Disaster Relief: How to give or get help in Texas/Southwest region. Donate to The Humane Society of the United States disaster relief and to the ASPCA. Our four-legged friends need our help too.

08-26-2005, 06:53 PM	#166
queenb Miz Smarty Britches Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: third shack on the right Age: 48 Posts: 4,536	Does anyone else remember the 'weird regional sayings" thread? Maybe it's time to revive it. Anyway, only three more weeks! * puts on weird sunglasses and funny hat* __________________ . Men are from Mars, women are from Venus, dogs are from Pluto, and cars are from Saturn and Mercury. Ease America's dependance on foreign oil-sign the petition http://drillheredrillnow.com

08-28-2005, 01:07 PM	#167
Corine FORT Fogey Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,438	I am excited for you all. Maybe there will be a "what you missed a FORTcon" thread? with pics __________________ Is probably over in the transcribing thread for Big Brother til death do you part.

08-28-2005, 05:26 PM	#168
Jewelsy From the corner of my eye Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, California Posts: 11,524	Corine - I'm sure there will be lots of pictures posted (as long as the picture-takees give their consent ) as well as updates along the way. Same as last year __________________ "Among the blind, the squinter rules." ~ Gerard Didier Erasmus

08-28-2005, 05:33 PM	#169
J.D. brrrr..... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Popeye's lap Posts: 2,260	Beins' how I'm the LEAST photogenic person ever born, I'll do the picture taking, thank you. __________________

08-29-2005, 08:20 PM	#170
mrdobolina Can They Do It?? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The Miami of Canada Age: 36 Posts: 3,254	mrdobolina is in...Plus 1!!!! We won't be there for very long, but it will be fun while it lasts!!!!!! __________________ "You don't own a TV?!? What's all your furniture pointed at?" Joey Tribianni It's not who you are underneath, but what you do that defines you.