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[Oregon Viking]

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[pepperj]

.....Of the ball......

The phrase "the belle of the ball" refers to the most attractive, charming, or popular woman or girl at a social gathering, party, or dance.

Origin and Meaning

• • The word belle comes from French, meaning "fair" or "beautiful."
  • The English idiom dates back to the early 19th century (recorded around 1822).
  • While traditionally focused on outward appearance and grace at formal dances, modern usage often expands to describe anyone who stands out as the life of a party or captures everyone's attention through charm and presence.

A major portion of the French-speaking population in the American South—specifically the Cajuns of Louisiana—are direct descendants of French settlers from eastern Canada's Maritime provinces (the former colony of Acadia, now Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island).
The Expulsion: In 1755, during the French and Indian War, British authorities forcibly exiled thousands of French-speaking Acadians from eastern Canada during an event called Le Grand Dérangement (the Great Upheaval) because they refused to swear unconditional allegiance to the British Crown.

So basically the Southern Bell could be because of the French getting their asses kicked out of the Eastern Provinces.

 

[Oregon Viking]

I have a few gold claims, a couple I actually staked... mineral discovery, boundary verification... Paperwork filed..... but work is getting in the way !! Not at this moment as I'm having a ham samich.

 

[releventchair]

I have a few gold claims, a couple I actually staked... mineral discovery, boundary verification... Paperwork filed..... but work is getting in the way !! Not at this moment as I'm having a ham samich.

 

[Oregon Viking]

My fishing guide buddy just sent me these pics from the Rouge river.... he knows I'm working (kinda) I asked him... head or gut ?

 

[oldmxrat]

My fishing guide buddy just sent me these pics from the Rouge river.... he knows I'm working (kinda) I asked him... head or gut ?




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Some real tough guys with those long-arm pictures! How long can they hold 'em out there like that?

 

[Oregon Viking]

Some real tough guys with those long-arm pictures! How long can they hold 'em out there like that?

I asked him, he said it's involuntary !!!

 

[pepperj]

Some real tough guys with those long-arm pictures! How long can they hold 'em out there like that?

Camera zoom on a 6 pounder🤣

 

[Oregon Viking]

OK his latest pic, you can size the fish as you can see their hands ! (not the fish..)

 

[Oregon Viking]

Dig the holes, pour the concrete, set the saddles and wait. A lot of concrete as this is a sail !! 2 weeks later..... get busy !

 

[Oregon Viking]

Good late afternoon !! Scotch is in order... a triple !!!

 

[pepperj]

Good late afternoon !! Scotch is in order... a triple !!!

Is that why the fence is crooked?

 

[Oregon Viking]

 

[Oregon Viking]

Is that why the fence is crooked?

There is room for adjustment, grass/landscaping will help also. No drinking on the job !! Unless client offers the drink.

 

[Assembler]

Amazon package drop off

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[pepperj]

 

[oldmxrat]

OK his latest pic, you can size the fish as you can see their hands ! (not the fish..)


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Don't get me wrong, those are definitely some outstanding fish. I'm just a bit jelly, that's all.

 

[oldmxrat]

Amazon package drop off

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Hmmm, the usual suspects?

 

[Oregon Viking]

Don't get me wrong, those are definitely some outstanding fish. I'm just a bit jelly, that's all.

Me too !! He is always booked solid this time of the year so I don't get to go !
Business before friends I agree.

 

[DizzyDigger]

Amazon package drop off

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She is now dialing 1-800-Unemployment..