Why is it so?

the*scarlet*pimpernel
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on ‎23-03-2014 06:39 PM

Why do we call the rain god Huey?

 

 

There is thunder rumbling around and big dark rain clouds and I was muttering, "send her down Huey" which is something my Mum (and her mum) used to say.

 

But why do we say it? Why or Who is Huey?

 

 

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soul_art
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on ‎23-03-2014 06:43 PM

Well, Huey's name comes from Hugh Heffners GGGrandfather, he was a very generous man and when he died he went to heaven.  Unfortunately Huey also suffered from incontinence.

ca04
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on ‎23-03-2014 06:45 PM

He is a sibling of Duey and Luey.

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icyfroth
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In response to ca04

on ‎23-03-2014 06:47 PM

Why is it so that we have to put those little stickers on fruit?

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the*scarlet*pimpernel
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In response to icyfroth

on ‎23-03-2014 06:49 PM

Icy, the stickers cover the worm holes.

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amber-eyed-girl
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In response to icyfroth

‎23-03-2014 06:51 PM - edited ‎23-03-2014 06:52 PM

The little fruit stickers help me remember to buy from the growers whose fruit I liked last time 🙂

And the ones to avoid.

So good or bad, I remember the stickies.

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spotweldersfriend
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on ‎23-03-2014 07:20 PM

It apparently derives from a British military saying "Send her down St David Hugh"
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ambercat16
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on ‎23-03-2014 07:27 PM

Dunno where the saying came from.....but Huey is busy doing his job here:

 

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poddster
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In response to ambercat16

on ‎23-03-2014 07:36 PM

The stickers are designed to keep the peace at home.

 

When hubby is sent out to get some apples he just has to read the sticker and does not take bananas or oranges home 🙂

I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.

*crikey*mate*
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In response to icyfroth

on ‎23-03-2014 07:43 PM

@icyfroth wrote:

Why is it so that we have to put those little stickers on fruit?

so we know which ones the kids are singing about in that TV jingle

 

'My dad picks the fruit

that goes to cottees

to make the cordial

that I like best"

 

Great for "Show and Tell" for those kids

 

plus it boosts employment.


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