Maggies
Came across a new word yesterday.
'Maggies' = pound coins
Because it is two-faced, brassy, and thinks it is a sovereign!
Started: 10th Oct 2018 at 13:00
Replied: 10th Oct 2018 at 13:46
Maggie = MargaretThatcher.
Replied: 10th Oct 2018 at 14:14
As described above by priscus mindar
Replied: 10th Oct 2018 at 14:53
We used to use that word as a general term for Magpies.
Replied: 10th Oct 2018 at 16:02
We sure did.
Whenever I see one, I still need to check my impulse to search for another, and have to remind myself, I am NOT superstitious!
Insidious remnants of stuff exposed to as a child.
Replied: 10th Oct 2018 at 16:06
Last edited by priscus: 10th Oct 2018 at 16:10:06
One for sorrow Two for joy .
Replied: 10th Oct 2018 at 16:17
priscus, I always say Good morning or Good afternoon to a single magpie and ask how his wife is! (Bad luck not to ask how Mrs Magpie is!). If there are more than one, I count them.....one for sorrow, two for joy etc. And I always say "White Rabbits" on the first of May before I say anything else. If people think that's daft, I would like it to be known that I couldn't care less!
Replied: 10th Oct 2018 at 19:06
How do you know that it is not Mrs that you are speaking to?
Replied: 10th Oct 2018 at 21:08
I don't but I don't risk the bad luck! xx.
Replied: 11th Oct 2018 at 08:27
if you see one magpie , how do you know it's a male?
Replied: 11th Oct 2018 at 08:43
Do you remember the magpie in Clockwork Orange?
For longy tomps, been a Rossini fan!
Replied: 11th Oct 2018 at 12:13
Last edited by priscus: 11th Oct 2018 at 12:32:43