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6:19PM
May-23-08


Diane

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My brother used to tease me mercilessly, phrases include:

go chase headlights

take a long walk off a short pier

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I also wonder if anyone knows the origin of philander/ing? I have a great great grandfather who was named for one of his ancesters, “Philander”.

8:10PM
May-23-08


Mariana

posts 17

My mom used to say “go fry some fries”
Mariana

5:49PM
May-24-08


martha

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martha

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Nice, Mariana. (In English or in Spanish, though?)

6:24PM
May-25-08


Mariana

posts 17

In Spanish, naturally….

“Andá a freir papas!!!!”

Mariana

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