Can't abide Canadian word?
Jul 26th 2014, 5:41 pm
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Re: Can't abide Canadian word?
Bowchamps here I think.
Jul 26th 2014, 5:42 pm
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Re: Can't abide Canadian word?
Or is it byou champs?
Jul 26th 2014, 6:04 pm
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Re: Can't abide Canadian word?
In London it is pronounced beecham. I have no idea how Vancouverites would pronounce it. Who cares?
There is a street in Vancouver called Dumfries Street. It is pronounced to rhyme with French Fries not Fleece. This first time I heard it my instinct was to think it was pronounced "wrong." On second thought, if the way Brits pronounce Beauchamps, or the Vale of Belvoir, is "right" why the hell shouldn't Dum Fries be right.
I can think of more important things to get my panties in a twist about.
There is a street in Vancouver called Dumfries Street. It is pronounced to rhyme with French Fries not Fleece. This first time I heard it my instinct was to think it was pronounced "wrong." On second thought, if the way Brits pronounce Beauchamps, or the Vale of Belvoir, is "right" why the hell shouldn't Dum Fries be right.
I can think of more important things to get my panties in a twist about.
Jul 26th 2014, 6:13 pm
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Jul 26th 2014, 6:18 pm
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Re: Can't abide Canadian word?
In London it is pronounced beecham. I have no idea how Vancouverites would pronounce it. Who cares?
There is a street in Vancouver called Dumfries Street. It is pronounced to rhyme with French Fries not Fleece. This first time I heard it my instinct was to think it was pronounced "wrong." I can think of more important things to get my panties in a twist about.
There is a street in Vancouver called Dumfries Street. It is pronounced to rhyme with French Fries not Fleece. This first time I heard it my instinct was to think it was pronounced "wrong." I can think of more important things to get my panties in a twist about.
My dear old Aunt lived in Kits between Trutch and Blenhiem, lots of room for mis-pronunciation there as well.
Jul 28th 2014, 3:24 pm
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Re: Can't abide Canadian word?
In Canada "don't get your knickers in a twist" is a common expression, (rare use of the word knickers). "Don't get your panties in a knot"(and less often in a twist) is the Canadian equivalent and I guess gets nearly equal use.
My dear old Aunt lived in Kits between Trutch and Blenhiem, lots of room for mis-pronunciation there as well.
My dear old Aunt lived in Kits between Trutch and Blenhiem, lots of room for mis-pronunciation there as well.
Jul 28th 2014, 3:34 pm
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Re: Can't abide Canadian word?
How about 'bunny hug' for a hooded jumper.... Apparently this is a very saskatchewan specific word. Or 'tooke' for a wooly hat! 
Jul 28th 2014, 3:56 pm
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Jul 28th 2014, 4:09 pm
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Re: Can't abide Canadian word?
Her-ford instead of "Herry-ford" and my friend has the audacity tell me i am saying it wrong! Herford! WTF? 
Jul 28th 2014, 6:38 pm
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Re: Can't abide Canadian word?
s n o w
Jul 28th 2014, 6:49 pm
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