"Carl's Lounge" (Off-Topic Discussion, Traditional Knife "Tales & Vignettes")

1066vik said:
Humppa,
I do not believe he was trying to be insulting.
I'm pretty sure it was supposed to be humor that did not translate well.
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I agree. The translation factor-something we should be aware of so as not to offend. I cite my recent nickname suggestion of "doody" in another thread.
Whilst Australians would have no problem being called "doody" our American cousins would take umbrage.Same word -two slang meanings.
AIRNyway- now that we've boiled Andi's normally cool Teutonic blood who's next for the grill?:D

Rugrat-a common term of "awwwhowcutiness" down this way.

Max I believe will be attending what we would officially call "DayCare" or "Early Childhood Centre". Kindy is the more informal term.
Infants school begins at age 5 in Australia where the "littleys" start in Kindergarten or kindy as it is known also again. So infants and primary school are termed K to 6.

Another term of endearment we use for toddlers is "munchkins" yknow those wizard of Oz characters. NOW THEY WERE CREEPY!

It's a great shame here that despite all the training they require Childcare workers are paid a pittance. There are various accreditations also. From basic childminding services to early childhood education which is highly structured and aimed at preparing them for school.

I like the analogy of watering them like little flowers and making them grow.
 
pmew said:
They're known in Scotland as wains or bairns.
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Indeed, as in wee-uns :) I was listened to a Scottish folk song the other day, and was very impressed by the way it was possible to rhyme Spain with hame (home) ;) :thumbup:

Bairns is used here too :thumbup: Maybe Yorkshire is the southern-most point of Scotland! :D
 
When Paul posted a photo of his son the other day I started to comment that I thought he was a handsome 'tyke' which means "a small child, usually a boy" in the US. For whatever reason though, I decided to look the word up and was surprised to see that it could also mean "a man considered uncouth, mean, or a boor" in the UK. I lucked up and used a different word and hopefully avoided insulting Paul - or at least, I hope so. ;) :)

 
Old & In The Way said:
When Paul posted a photo of his son the other day I started to comment that I thought he was a handsome 'tyke' which means "a small child, usually a boy" in the US. For whatever reason though, I decided to look the word up and was surprised to see that it could also mean "a man considered uncouth, mean, or a boor" in the UK. I lucked up and used a different word and hopefully avoided insulting Paul - or at least, I hope so. ;) :)
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I've only ever known the word used affectionately Stephen, though I didn't know it was used in the US :) Yorkshiremen also refer to themselves Tykes (hopefully that's not where the other meaning originates!), and the Yorkshire dialect as Tyke. It's a word which is used very commonly here :thumbup:
 
Jack Black said:
I've only ever known the word used affectionately Stephen, though I didn't know it was used in the US :) Yorkshiremen also refer to themselves Tykes (hopefully that's not where the other meaning originates!), and the Yorkshire dialect as Tyke. It's a word which is used very commonly here :thumbup:
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Hmm, perhaps my dictionary was edited by a Lancastrian. ;) Seriously though, I appreciate the clarification. I was concerned that I might've inadvertently insulted Paul had I not selected a different word.
 
Old & In The Way said:
Hmm, perhaps my dictionary was edited by a Lancastrian. ;) Seriously though, I appreciate the clarification. I was concerned that I might've inadvertently insulted Paul had I not selected a different word.
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LOL! Yes, perhaps Stephen! :D I'm sure Paul wouldn't have been insulted :) :thumbup:
 
Paul, dressing him all in blue like that, you better watch out for Pertinux . . . she might grab him! ;) :p
 
Wonderful photo Paul! I can remember when my boys were 'right wee tykes'. Seems like it was just a few weeks ago, but they're 11 now and already almost as tall as my wife.

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Old & In The Way said:
Wonderful photo Paul! I can remember when my boys were 'right wee tykes'. Seems like it was just a few weeks ago, but they're 11 now and already almost as tall as my wife.
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I know the feeling.. Nine weeks in and the changes are happening so fast!

Great looking pair of lads there :)
 
Paul - thanks! They're good kids and a lot of fun to be around.

Jack - sorry to hear that the weather turned bad for you today, but I did appreciate the photos. Hopefully, you'll be able to make it back when the weather is more agreeable. On the bright side, you still got to carry that wonderful new Vendetta with you and it sounds like you had a nice lunch at the pub. The weather was near perfect here today (75° F and sunny), so I took the kids for a short hike and then we played a round of frisbee golf at a local park. That was a humbling experience as for the most part, I was bested by my boys. Unfortunately, I didn't think to take any photos, but we had a fun day.
 
Old & In The Way said:
Jack - sorry to hear that the weather turned bad for you today, but I did appreciate the photos. Hopefully, you'll be able to make it back when the weather is more agreeable. On the bright side, you still got to carry that wonderful new Vendetta with you and it sounds like you had a nice lunch at the pub. The weather was near perfect here today (75° F and sunny), so I took the kids for a short hike and then we played a round of frisbee golf at a local park. That was a humbling experience as for the most part, I was bested by my boys. Unfortunately, I didn't think to take any photos, but we had a fun day.
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Thanks Stephen (sorry again for posting the photos in the EDC thread Frank). I'm not sure where the wild weather came from here today, it started out as a nice day. I'm very pleased with the Vendetta, in terms of its size, it's probably more suitable for opening envelopes than fighting duels, but I tend to do more of the former these days anyway! :D I'm pleased to hear that you had some lovely weather there my friend, and that sounds like a grand day out. Hope your week goes well :thumbup:

Jack
 
Love the pics
but here is the true meaning of "tyke" not nice -not even as nice as "rugrat"
Australian /NZ informal , derogatory A Roman Catholic.
[ early 20th century: alteration of Taig]
Taig -tim equates with paddy or mick as an anti Irish anti catholic person might have it.
As an 8 YO I was moved from from Nottingham to Sydney and placed in catholic school (grandmothers name -Stella maris brown)oh the shame when i turned up to wafer eating session and had NO idea what was going on. Oh the mortification .Oh the shame. No wonder we are such good surfers-eaten by sharks or berated by priests and grandmas-hard choice that one-Don't worry i got over it.:D
I had never encountered religious bigotry until I went with the school choir on an excursion to Port Hacking high school. Where the dudes in the row behind were chanting "catholics catholics make me sick, call the doctor quick quick quick" hey mate ya don't even know me
That was 1972-3
I didn't understand it then and I don't understand it now. They all spout the same message yet not many are able to keep it up.
Sorry too heavy.
Now where was I?
aaah yes be care ful what ya wish for.My sons Ryan, Peter, Alec .I am very proud of them.
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apart from that Rory is still an awsomely cute lil tyke and and I for one want to give him a big nooooogle (don't bother trying to look that up because I just made it up ):p:D
Don't wish it it away they grow up too quick. gotta call my dad tomorrow and have a yarn.
 
Great pic Meako :thumbup: So it's not just the Brits that hold up their alcoholic beverages when the camera comes out! :D
 
meako said:
Love the pics
but here is the true meaning of "tyke" not nice -not even as nice as "rugrat"
Australian /NZ informal , derogatory A Roman Catholic.
[ early 20th century: alteration of Taig]
Taig -tim equates with paddy or mick as an anti Irish anti catholic person might have it.
As an 8 YO I was moved from from Nottingham to Sydney and placed in catholic school (grandmothers name -Stella maris brown)oh the shame when i turned up to wafer eating session and had NO idea what was going on. Oh the mortification .Oh the shame. No wonder we are such good surfers-eaten by sharks or berated by priests and grandmas-hard choice that one-Don't worry i got over it.:D
I had never encountered religious bigotry until I went with the school choir on an excursion to Port Hacking high school. Where the dudes in the row behind were chanting "catholics catholics make me sick, call the doctor quick quick quick" hey mate ya don't even know me
That was 1972-3
I didn't understand it then and I don't understand it now. They all spout the same message yet not many are able to keep it up.
Sorry too heavy.
Now where was I?
aaah yes be care ful what ya wish for.My sons Ryan, Peter, Alec .I am very proud of them.
20150107_131241_zpsfk47sfk8.jpg
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My wife is Northern Irish, I had been living there for five years when I met her. I am very aware of sectarianism and the bullying implications you spoke of.

However I would always rather remember the affectionate side of our history than the brutal. Where I grew up in Hull (was then Humberside and is now East Yorkshire) a tyke is a cheeky chappie and used as a term of endearment. That said, as we all learnt from a recent discussion in this lounge - things, or words that we take for granted can cause great discomfort for those who understand a different meaning.

This porch is full of wisdom and I learn an awful lot from sitting on these benches you all.

Thanks guys :)
 
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