We can't think of anything particularly compelling to say. And every time we open our mouths, it results in gardyloo. So we're taking a sizable break. Happy holidays.
Posted by DrMabuse at December 20, 2004 07:07 AM"gardyloo"?????
Posted by: Kevin Holtsberry at December 20, 2004 08:20 AMYup, gardyloo. If you ever visit Edinburgh, ask around.
Posted by: Ed at December 20, 2004 08:26 AMGardyloo is my new favorite word -- and toast (well, right after "To Klinkenborg!"). The M-W.com definition:
Main Entry: gar·dy·loo
Pronunciation: "gär-dE-'lü
Function: interjection
Etymology: perhaps from French garde à l'eau! look out for the water!
-- used in Edinburgh as a warning cry when it was customary to throw slops from the windows into the streets
but... but... I've been waiting patiently for the return of drunken writer night ...
how will I go on?
Posted by: chance at December 20, 2004 01:21 PM"Slops" - there's euphemism for you.
Hope you have a good break and festive season, Ed.
Posted by: Rory at December 20, 2004 06:02 PM