|
|
02-21-2016, 04:53 AM
|
#881
|
Rivet Master
2012 27' Flying Cloud
W
, New England
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 7,402
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ag&Au
I just happen upon this thread:
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f48/...ml#post1643969
In the above thread, there are many mentions of the word troll. However, I take exception to the origin put forth. It is preposterously proposed that the word's origin is the creatures that live under bridges and snatch gruff billy goats.
My understanding is that the word originated from the method of fishing called trolling. In trolling, one baits a hook and dangles it into water alongside or behind a slow moving boat. The intent is to trick some gullible fish into reacting to the bait and thus do some foolish. (for instance get caught, cleaned and eaten). Therefore, those who practice this same form of fishing on the internet should be called Trollers, as the word troll in this use is a verb. Instead some apparent ne'r-do-wells have chosen to malign those noble creatures who live under bridges and protect the rest of us from gruff Billy goats. If enough of you agree that this great miscarriage of justice needs to be rectified, I will set up a Gofundme site and you can all send me bunches of money to attack this problem (or possibly just buy toys).
Ken
|
Could we take a poll on Ken's post here?
A) good post
B) great post
😃
|
|
|
02-21-2016, 06:46 AM
|
#882
|
Figment of My Imagination
2012 Interstate Coach
From All Over
, More Than Anywhere Else
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 10,868
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by SteveSueMac
Could we take a poll on Ken's post here?
A) good post
B) great post
|
Hard to argue with that!
__________________
I thought getting old would take longer!
|
|
|
02-21-2016, 10:41 AM
|
#883
|
Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,742
|
This does not meet the standard
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ag&Au
(I started this silly thread
|
1.weak-minded or lacking good sense; stupid or foolish:
a silly writer.
2.
absurd; ridiculous; irrational:
a silly idea.
3.
stunned; dazed:
He knocked me silly.
4.
Cricket. (of a fielder or the fielder's playing position) extremely close to the batsman's wicket:
silly mid off.
5.
Archaic. rustic; plain; homely.
6.
Archaic. weak; helpless.
7.
Obsolete. lowly in rank or state; humble.
IT IS NOT
__________________
Sail on silver girl. Sail on by. Your time has come to shine.
|
|
|
02-22-2016, 12:22 AM
|
#884
|
Rivet Master
Port Orchard
, Washington
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 4,463
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lumatic
1.weak-minded or lacking good sense; stupid or foolish:
a silly writer.
2.
absurd; ridiculous; irrational:
a silly idea.
3.
stunned; dazed:
He knocked me silly.
4.
Cricket. (of a fielder or the fielder's playing position) extremely close to the batsman's wicket:
silly mid off.
5.
Archaic. rustic; plain; homely.
6.
Archaic. weak; helpless.
7.
Obsolete. lowly in rank or state; humble.
IT IS NOT
|
I'm pretty sure I'd argue with that if I understood it. Maybe I need several beers?????
I missed out on being a hippie. The navy kept making me cut my hair.
however I guess if you have enough rank ( I was often told I was very rank, however) you can get away with it.
I'm pretty sure I saw this guy in the Haight Ashbury area in the late 60's.
Ken
|
|
|
02-22-2016, 08:10 AM
|
#885
|
Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 6,406
|
Grumpy?
__________________
Peace and Blessings..
Channing
WBCCI# 30676
|
|
|
02-22-2016, 05:43 PM
|
#886
|
Rivet Master
Port Orchard
, Washington
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 4,463
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by cwf
Grumpy?
|
You'd be Grumpy too, if someone posted you sideways.
Here, I fixed it.
He'll be smiling soon.
|
|
|
02-22-2016, 05:46 PM
|
#887
|
Rivet Master
Port Orchard
, Washington
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 4,463
|
SEE!
|
|
|
02-22-2016, 05:55 PM
|
#888
|
Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Mantua
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 7,062
|
1860s.
|
|
|
02-22-2016, 06:55 PM
|
#889
|
Rivet Master
Port Orchard
, Washington
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 4,463
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by avionstream
1860s.
|
Close.
Rear Adm. Worden in 1873
I'm guessing that's what you're talking about and not the cat.
|
|
|
02-22-2016, 07:13 PM
|
#890
|
Remember, Safety Third
1973 27' Overlander
Catfish Corners
, Georgia
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 5,720
|
So I gotta ask.... what is the good Admiral with his two stars known for? I'm too lazy right now to look it up............
Jim
|
|
|
02-22-2016, 07:45 PM
|
#891
|
Rivet Master
Port Orchard
, Washington
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 4,463
|
To me he's known for being the first picture I found of a Navy hippie.
However, at one time he was Captain of the USS Monitor.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Lorimer_Worden
Ken
|
|
|
02-22-2016, 08:13 PM
|
#892
|
Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 6,406
|
Yessss!!! I seen da lite!!!!
__________________
Peace and Blessings..
Channing
WBCCI# 30676
|
|
|
02-25-2016, 04:41 PM
|
#893
|
Master of Universe
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Grand Junction
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 12,694
|
Since my profession was one which featured arguing I am well qualified to post on this thread except you have to send me a retainer (that means cash should you be dentally misoriented) before I post. Don't make me wait too long because I'm old and may not last long.
Gene
__________________
Gene
The Airstream is sold; a 2016 Nash 24M replaced it.
|
|
|
02-25-2016, 05:11 PM
|
#894
|
Figment of My Imagination
2012 Interstate Coach
From All Over
, More Than Anywhere Else
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 10,868
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gene
that means cash should you be dentally misoriented
|
I'm not dentally misoriented. I just got my tongue wrapped around my eye teeth and couldn't see what I was saying!
__________________
I thought getting old would take longer!
|
|
|
02-25-2016, 08:25 PM
|
#895
|
Rivet Master
Port Orchard
, Washington
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 4,463
|
I don't have a vision problem, because I've had a optorectomy. They cut the nerve that was connecting my eyes to my posterior area and causing me to the have a crappy outlook.
Ken
|
|
|
02-25-2016, 09:41 PM
|
#896
|
Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
1975 31' Excella 500
Currently Looking...
Benton
, Arkansas
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 5,868
|
Arguing is a lost art. People get mad too easy anymore.
Talis gentium ceciderunt.
__________________
The fact that I am opinionated does not presuppose that I am wrong......
|
|
|
02-27-2016, 10:53 AM
|
#897
|
Master of Universe
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Grand Junction
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 12,694
|
No one sent me cash for a retainer, preferring to spend their cash at the dentist. Thus, ergo, I will have to argue with myself ad infinitum. No! I won't. And, further more, res ipsa locator and waive the tort and sue in assumpsit, something like that.
Gene
__________________
Gene
The Airstream is sold; a 2016 Nash 24M replaced it.
|
|
|
02-27-2016, 03:22 PM
|
#898
|
Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,742
|
__________________
Sail on silver girl. Sail on by. Your time has come to shine.
|
|
|
02-27-2016, 05:22 PM
|
#899
|
Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
1975 31' Excella 500
Currently Looking...
Benton
, Arkansas
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 5,868
|
Quod minimum est potestis legentes intellegere, quasi possit esse quod perscribi causidicum.
--Will Rogers
Talis gentium ceciderunt.
__________________
The fact that I am opinionated does not presuppose that I am wrong......
|
|
|
02-27-2016, 07:08 PM
|
#900
|
Rivet Master
2012 30' International
1997 25' Safari
1967 20' Globetrotter
Burlington
, Ontario
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,499
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by cwf
I disagree!! 😝
|
Sorry, I don't get it.
Sent from my iPad using Airstream Forums
__________________
Jim
|
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|