Use of the word "Harvest"

[billrquimby]

Incidentally, your "words are just the clothes that our ideas wear" is a wonderful phrase. I've spent more than half a century working with and selling words, and I wish I'd said it.

 

Mr. Quimby,

You are a man of letters and have made a living as such. You are also a gentleman of the highest order; always patient, dignified and kind. Coming from you, this is the highest of compliments. It may be against some Internet norm or protocol to acknowledge your kindness but I don’t care. Thank you.

-Jim

 

I thank YOU, Jim, for your kind words. You have a genuine and natural talent as a wordsmith, and it would be a shame if you did not pursue it.

 

As for "We slaughter the pig's (?) in Barter Town... Masta Blasta! LOL" and "Break the deal, face the wheel......" I have absolutely no idea what you guys said. I obviously am several generations behind the times and need to get my grandkids to translate.

 

Bill Quimby

[308Nut]

I obviously am several generations behind the times and need to get my grandkids to translate.

 

Bill Quimby

 

Have them translate 'Harvest' while you are at it!

 

Sorry Bill, I had to.

[billrquimby]

"Sorry Bill, I had to."

 

A good one, too.

 

Bill Quimby

[stanley]

Incidentally, your "words are just the clothes that our ideas wear" is a wonderful phrase. I've spent more than half a century working with and selling words, and I wish I'd said it.

 

Mr. Quimby,

You are a man of letters and have made a living as such. You are also a gentleman of the highest order; always patient, dignified and kind. Coming from you, this is the highest of compliments. It may be against some Internet norm or protocol to acknowledge your kindness but I don't care. Thank you.

-Jim

 

I thank YOU, Jim, for your kind words. You have a genuine and natural talent as a wordsmith, and it would be a shame if you did not pursue it.

 

As for "We slaughter the pig's (?) in Barter Town... Masta Blasta! LOL" and "Break the deal, face the wheel......" I have absolutely no idea what you guys said. I obviously am several generations behind the times and need to get my grandkids to translate.

 

Bill Quimby

 

Bill: Maybe your grandkids could translate, but only if they're fans of the Road Warrior movies. Just a pop-culture reference from the mid 80s. Nothing deep or significant there..... Separately from pop-culture however, as mentioned in a different thread I prefer to use the word 'kill' over 'harvest'. Simply my preference though, and I hold no ill will towards anyone that uses the word harvest.

 

Also, as a man who has to write LOTS of business reports, e-mails, etc., I'm continually reminded of how little I understand of the English language (written or verbal). I used to think I was a fairly good writer but for sure, I have much to learn.

 

S.

 

[billrquimby]

Thanks, Stanley. You sent me to Wikipedia where both phrases are mentioned in a report on those Mel Gibson movies.

 

I also hold no ill will toward those who say they have "harvested" an animal, but I do have trouble suppressing a snicker or two.

 

Bill Quimby