Hobo Jungle

[webenda]

Murph, Ah hink ye need mair jiggin words than 'at, fur if rufus disnae see th' humur, ye will be in as much trooble as Ah will be.

[sarge]

Foosh, mun, ha'a whusky an flip yer glimmers a' yer avatar! Ther'n lurks anithern.

[Rufus T. Firefly]

Murph, Ah hink ye need mair jiggin words than 'at, fur if rufus disnae see th' humur, ye will be in as much trooble as Ah will be.

I work for the US Gov't and have been informed that I am lazy, incompetent, and grossly overpaid; consequently, I have no sense of humor that I am aware of.

But there are some side benefits --> I do understand that our cafeteria has Soylent Green back on the menu again; Yum!


As much as Burns appeals to a segment of my heritage; I am more likely to enjoy the works of Poe, Blake, Baudelaire, and even Kipling (although I've never kippled, ), although I could recite Lydia the Tattooed Lady for you, if pressed (preferably by several well-endowed young ladies, please).

[sarge]

Ah, Kipling and Empire!

Now, there's something I can identify with.

[Rufus T. Firefly]

Ah, Kipling and Empire!

Now, there's something I can identify with.

Yes, but I forgot about Mr. Carroll who taught us all to shun the frumious Bandersnatch!

[sarge]

...and of the musings of the Walrus...

Of shoes and ships and sealing wax,
cabbages and Kings.
And why the seas are boiling hot
and whether pigs have wings.

So, who do those poor silly Oysters represent?

[Rufus T. Firefly]

...and of the musings of the Walrus...

Of shoes and ships and sealing wax,
cabbages and Kings.
And why the seas are boiling hot
and whether pigs have wings.

So, who do those poor silly Oysters represent?

"And any fool knows a dog needs a home,
A shelter from pigs on the wing."

Silly or just foolish oysters............never liked oysters anyway,

[webenda]

Rufus,

You really are a Groucho fan.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4zRe_wv ... _embedded#!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlkFmtr9 ... re=related

In the last YouTube, right at the end, one gets a glimps of Sarge in a theater box.

[Rufus T. Firefly]

Rufus,

You really are a Groucho fan.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4zRe_wv ... _embedded#!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlkFmtr9 ... re=related

In the last YouTube, right at the end, one gets a glimps of Sarge in a theater box.

Yes, I really am!

I also remember the time he sang Lydia on the Carson show............

[rogruth]

I think I may be in trouble.I understand most of the above.

[2railjon]

Capt. Turk sent me this video link of how the french actually used to be industrialized. I wonder what happened.....
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xf9ixx ... es-ba_tech

It only gets worse.....
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xfc8c4 ... sel-1_tech

[webenda]

Thank you Jon and Capt. Turk for the link to these very interesting videos.

What happened to France? The government took over (socialism) to save everyone from themselves. It did not work.

Now France is in the midst of transition from extensive government ownership and intervention to one that relies more on market mechanisms. The government has partially or fully privatized many large companies, banks, and insurers, and has ceded stakes in such leading firms as Air France, France Telecom, Renault, and Thales. Maybe France can make a come-back while the United States tries the old French method of government.

Reference: https://www.cia.gov/library/publication ... os/fr.html

Here is another French video showing Steam Engineers learning the ways of Diesel Locomotives.

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xbzd9j ... son_travel

[AG]

***
I feel better now....LOL
GOOD video anyway, thanks!!
ag.

[webenda]

Andre,

I don't know French either. However, many English words come from French. Many English and French words derive from the same Latin words. Also I worked with a few French speaking Canadians and got used to the accent. I can catch enough to understand what is going on. You may have an advantage with Spanish as your first language (Latin language) I don't know. I suggest you turn the sound off, then it will not distract from the rather interesting videos.

Hope you feel well tomorrow.

[MurphOnMillerAve]

...many English words come from French. Many English and French words derive from the same Latin words. ..

Just as a point of interest and for conviviality, here are
a few such French words taken directly into English (with little change in pronunciation) :

blase' bourgeoisie connoisseur debutante elite entrepreneur

chic fiance' gourmet maitre d'hotel

protege' debonair valet
esprit de corps

finesse rapport restaurant

naive brochure cliche' resume' carte blanche

cul-de-sac

nonchalant
fait accompli

faux pas impasse liaison mirage

coffee/cafe
coup d'etat detante regime avant-garde laissez-faire

encore genre musicale palette repertoire vignette

a la carte aperitif bonbon demitasse entree filet

bouffant boutique corsage flamboyant toupee vogue

ambiance apropos coup de grace facade fete foyer

premiere queue rendezvous silhouette souvenir vis-a-vis

cuisine
hors d'oeuvres
piece de resistance


Becha didn't know you were speaking so much French, did ya' .