As you see, in some positions the top floor seems to disappear.
This is a so called dynamic design, it change (interaction of the top floor with the second and 3e floor.
Hoped you liked my lesson.
As you see, in some positions the top floor seems to disappear.
This is a so called dynamic design, it change (interaction of the top floor with the second and 3e floor.
Hoped you liked my lesson.
As you see, in some positions the top floor seems to disappear.
This is a so called dynamic design, it changes when you walk around it. (interaction of the top floor with the second and 3e floor.
Hoped you liked my lesson.
Pent up
Appendicular…pe.na.tes__The household gods of the ancient Romans. An outhouse Oh, if a shed was hanging off the the right house, I would not mind living in it…then if the right house had wrong types of inhabitants, it might not be the right penthouse. Got to find a pending pendent, for my penchant. Now i became pensive, with an appendage to overthink. ok is (apophasis)…thank you HOTforWORDS with
The word Snafu was correct another was FUBAR fouled (Fucked) up beyond all reason. But there is one acronym that was only found in the Submarine Service and it was BOHICA when an officer asked what Bohica meant? he would be told that it meant Basic Orientation Here In Canning Apples!, but the enlisted ranks new it meant “Bend Over Here It Comes Again”, and it was in reference to a very bad decision made by the Captain.
Hey HotforWords, I’ve always live in this city of sin for 11 years now but never really Thought much about the name of it. So I was wondering can you do a video on the city named:
Las Vegas is Spanish for “the meadows,” as in the Meadows Mall on Meadows Ave. just to the east of Decatur. I’ve been here since October 6, 1995. Nevada, of course, is Spanish for “snowcapped.” Of course, we go to great pains to insist that the official pronunciation of the state’s name incorporates a short vowel a, as in “ad” as opposed to “odd.” Seeing as how you posted on the Penthouse video, perhaps you were also thinking about the Palms’ fairly new Playboy tower a bunny hop south of Flamingo? I do like the architecture.
Marina,
Considering it is my user name, could you tell me what the origin of the word ‘millionaire’ is? Also, you have gotten me intrested in language. If only I had a teacher like you in school… maybe I would have learned a bit more. Thank you.
Joey
I am curious after the meaning of the words “sanguilent” and “elysium”.
In a short 2-year Latin course i have followed sanguilent had to do something with the word for blood in Latin. Therefore I think it means “bleeding” but I am not sure.
I also think the word “elysium” means heaven but I am not sure of that either.
I would really like it if you could sort this out for me (us).
I’m guessing the other english word derived from appendicium is appendix.
I heard a story about the origion of the word “shotgun” to mean the place next to the driver. The story is that in the days of stage coach carriages in the American West (think of the stage coach in the Wells Fargo Bank commercials), there were always two people sitting on the top of the coach. One held the reins and was the driver. The other held the shotgun and was the security guard. As such, sitting in the position next to the driver became known as “riding shotgun”.
Thank you, I’m starting to breathe better now. Only problem now is I’m starting to stutttteeeerrr, think my tongue may be swollen, is that normal for the cleaveage thing? I mean like wow.
Hello! Thanks for clearing my word ’schmuck’ curiosity. In my language ‘romanian’ we have a very similar word ’smecher’ that means something like ’smart ass’(english translation). Can you make a comment about the origins of the word ‘pokey’ — it refers to old fellows but I’ve done no connection so far….
Thanks and see ya’ in some blockbuster movies if tou have the chance!
Hi Marina.
Could you possibly tell me the origin of the word: decadence- I’ve always wondered how it came to be, so who better to investigate!? Hope you are well anyway.
myriadtrill x
I have a word request that you might find interesting to investigate: bulldozer – it has nothing to do with a bull, and doesn’t doze. A person who bulldozes may be a bully, but he isn’t driving a bulldozer. Bulls may sometimes doze, but they don’t bulldoze.
I always wanted to know why some words have a silent “p”. Like
pneumonia, pseudonym, psychiatrist, psalm and even raspberry! I’m sure you can find out and inform all of us.
Hi Marina, I would like to know what the phrase “jump the shark” means. Every so often I hear someone say that something has “jumped the shark” and I’m like thinking what??? By the way I first discovered your show on youtube a couple of weeks ago; and I must say it’s awesome and so are you. Thanks
Oh my god… even for an atheist like me. You are just amazing. The word u asked for homework must be appendix… wich in spanish, my mother language, is apéndice.
Marina, I would like to learn the origins of the word “Approximate”. I am in Law Enforcement and use the word alot in my reports and have always wondered where it came from. Thank you.
As anyone in Law Enforcement should know, a “cellmate” is the guy behind the same bars as you, and “approximate” is the guy who doubles for him while your actual mate is busy digging the escape tunnel.
It seems to me that there are plenty of mammaries exposed in various media so why should Marina, who already has a huge following just by virtue of her charismatic delivery and intelligence, choose to honor this request?
Plus, it wouldn’t help her cause (intelligence is sexy). Think about it. Her market niche wouldn’t be widened; it would probably be narrowed quite a bit instead. Her appearing topless would only serve to shut her videos out of many places and cheapen the whole experience, in my humble opinion.
As I mentioned previously, Marina could actually do a topless video and still retain a degree of modesty by simply doing what Sports Illustrated recently did with its “swimsuit” models, i.e., apply body paint so that she appears to be wearing a top. Of course, she probably would not want to lean in too close to the camera….
See, if you didn’t put the word “fucking” in front of every other word, as an adjective or as a stopgap to let your brain catch up with your mouth, I might have understood that you were trying to use it as a verb.
You might also get a bit more of the human touch if you didn’t come across as an angry young man every time you open your mouth.
Make a topless!!!!! Come on!!!!! Support me people say YES!!!! Everybody want to see Marina in topless If you want to see her in topless make more comments asking her to make topless!!!!
Absolutely not. Marina is way too classy and too smart to pander to some girls-gone-wild, pre-pubescent sexual fantasy. Women who work the sex trade generally relegate themselves to that industry and no others and have relatively short, uneventful careers. Marina could work as a speech pathologist and make an easy $200 grand or more a year for the rest of her life with her background in linguistics.
As I mentioned previously (and maybe even prior to that!), Marina could actually do a topless video and still retain a degree of modesty by simply doing what Sports Illustrated recently did with its “swimsuit” models, i.e., apply body paint so that she appears to be wearing a top. Of course, she probably would not want to lean in too close to the camera….
Topless? why would you want her to do a video showing only her legs and thighs? Then again, she does have nice legs. But I like the head.
Besides, fantasies are always better than reality. Leaving her like this leaves her perfect for me.
You still on this soapbox. Ask something else, go on then, think of someting else… ease into it… you can do it. be strong. Think about how Marina thinks of your request, she puts herself out there already for her students & admirers… relax & enjoy, be grateful already. You sound like Britney… “gimme more”… Sorry madrid I can’t support your campaign. Change your poitics & I might support you.
Marina’s videos are informative AND entertaining, which is not easy to do. Let alone make it work on the internet.
It’s very interesting what Marina has created and is doing on the web.
There is no manual to explain what to do or how to do it – Web2 as it is often referred to, is an unknown media.
Looks like you’re on your own here, Madrid.
If you want to look at unfettered breasts, there are more than enough places on the web to do so; why don’t you go there and stop your sexual harassment of Marina?
She doesn’t need to attract that sort of attention to herself.
Get Real Madrid.
I also agree with the majority here that Marina should not
do a topless video and I’m sure she does not like the
continued pressure to do one. There are more then
enough X rated sites on the web to satisfyyour lust for
videos of topless women.
Hi Marina! I was playing Medieval II Total War and my character had the trait “gregarious”. It got me thinking wheter my name “Greg” has anything to do with it. Is it named after me?
[V]onDOCH here once again! Well I was intrigue to know such word as “Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu” existed in this world. It flatters me to know the origin of such complicated word. Hope HotForWords can help me solve this mystery for me.
You mean “Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu”, It is Maori name for a hill close to Porangahau, south of Waipukurau in southern Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand that is 305 meters high.
“Gringo” is not Spanish per se, but Mexican. During the punitive expeditions into Mexico by General “Black Jack” Pershing to catch Pancho Villa in the early 1900’s, the soldiers of the 3rd Cavalry would sing their regimental marching song “Green Grow The Rushes, Ho!” The Mexicans heard the words “Green Grow” and mistakenly applied them as “Gringo” to all the soldiers and over time to todos los Americanos Nortenos..
pennsyltucky9, There are several versions of the song, from sentimental ballads to Irish jigs. It’s from a poem by Scottish poet Robert Burns. In its’ original form it was “rashes” not “rushes” and may have existed long before Burns put it to pen. Knowing how Cavalry troopers were I’m betting it was more of a drinking song than pretty ballad and they had some lyrics that weren’t “politically correct” as well as more than their fair share of “rashes” from the lassies, Ho!
The lyrics to the Cav’s version of the song have been “lost to history” (thankfully)!
(you can find numerous versions of it on youtube)
Correction: YOU (or someone else who shares an interest) can find numerous versions of it on youtube. I’m way too deep in homework to sift through all the billions of submissions there. I barely have time to check in on my friends HERE, fer chrissake.
Thanks for responding, though. See you after finals.
I want to know the meaning of ”Mermaid” As I know already, The mermaid is one of the most popular figures in world folklore. Her characteristic appearance is as a nubile young girl, with long hair and a fish tail, carrying a comb and a mirror. Unlike the other part-human, part-animal creatures of myth and folklore, mermaids have been the object of many sightings up to the present day; it is as if there is a desire to prove the reality of mermaids, which makes them closer to creatures such as the Loch Ness monster and the Yeti than to centaurs and sirens. But that still doesn’t help me with the word, And how people came up with it. Please Help Me.
As lividemerald mentiuoned mer is french for sea. I can also help you with the second part. Maid is an english word meaning maid or maiden. So if you put those together you ger mermaid, aka “maiden of the sea”.
Marina, my great teacher I have proven myself, nowan I be TA or at least a Teachers Pet with such great knowladge?
Appendix, I don’t have one (gone 1965). My father ruptured his while he continued to play basketball. Yucky, near death experience. Appendage, and Appendectomy. P.S. If your doctor punctures your colon while removing polyps, make sure he tells you. A doctor by the name R. T. doesn’t seem to think that it is important, as well as what happens next. Something like tubal ligation for women gone wrong.
Hey Bogdan. it’s mayday (Victoria Day) weekend here, Long weekend “woot”
Have to work tomorrow myself & my wife works tonight, talk about bad timing eh. How’s B___? Must be tomorrow there now.
I typed in appendage & this is what I got http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=uKcH9dXkzR4 Looking at your avatar, are you a member?
No, BillyB, but thanks for the vid. It reminds me of how conformist we are as a society today. The advent of photography 150 years ago shows us the extent to which personal freedom was appreciated and exercized. Just look at photos of soldiers from the American Civil War, and photos of 19th century U.S. Presidents. Long hair, short hair, muttonchops, goatees…
What happened?
The US as become a paranoid policing state. I don’t know how this came about but I do see it growing. Here is one small example of policing that has a few gremlins in its system.
See: Are You a Security Threat? http://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/are-you-a-security-threat/
Im required by law to purchase a TWICs card to be used as ID. In order for me to keep my Captain’s license I have to pay TSA $135.00 US to get this card. Most mariners carry a MMD card (Merchant Marine ID) that uses the same background check at a TWICs card. MMD card cost about the same. There is talk about combining the two cards because they are similar. But no word when this will come about.
over here we are required to “buy” an id. that’s not a driver’s license or a passport. just an id. cost about $10 I think. not sure. we need to get a passport to go to … say … the us. it’s that new passport with your fingerprints saved on a small chip inside. about $84. driver’s license … hm … you’re required to take those instruction lessons … $3000 at least before you get a dl.
Co-incidentally, the quote of the day on my Palmtop yesterday was:-
“Those who are willing to sacrifice essential liberties for a little order, will lose both and deserve neither.”
Benjamin Franklin.
Hiya. I would like to know where the word “OUCH” came from. I won’t believe that it is an onomatopoeia. When I hurt myself I say “ow” or “son of a bitch” but never ouch!
After climbing ladders and sweating on a hot roof all day today I went to get out of My car and *both* legs cramped up so friggin bad I said “OUCH” and a hell of a lot more words as I laid back in the seat and tried to get My legs straight!
I coulda swore I just made a commet here the about the whole “glitch” thing and now its not here. In reply to long question posted by HFW and now I can’t find that either. I’m I just lost or what?
I’ve been wondering about the word “clusterfuck”. Does it have the obvious origin, that being a simple compound of the two words, or is there something more convoluted?
Depends what part of the country you’re in, not al areas have thesame schedule, but yeah, a lot of that kind of stuff happening now. Kids getting ready to graduate, proms, class trips, etc… (”remember prom night?” & “Why is credibility like virginity ?”)
Marina, it depends what part of the country you live in. Not all localities have the same schedule. But you’re right. This is generally the finals-prom-graduation-class trip time of year.
Quite peculiar! I replied to Marina’s question, it posted, I refreshed the page, my reply disappeared, I posted it again and now both replies are here!
“To err is human, to really screw things up takes a computer.”
I can tell you (again) that I could’nt watch in HQ last night and it still wont let me reply in the “veiw all” section. UT was moving extra extra slow for me last night. Also, I subscribe but I never get any kind of a notice about a new vid. I only see you have a new one when im watching the most recent one and i see a new one in the window to the right. Or your video count.
My notice in the email comes 1/2 day later than my youtube notice. If you are a youtube subscriber, you’ll be naughtyfied earlier on new vids but they screw up a little when they are new. so if you wait for it to show up on the website, not all but most of the bugs are gone… but not today.
Hey Marina would you be able to tell me the words I already requested? Also we dont have summer vacation here in Canada it is winter pretty much all year. There is a brief three or four day period when it almost gets above freezing. Do you know where the word infinity originated from. You can add that to the list of ones I have requested thanks.
Finals week starts right now for me. One of my finals is a seriously convoluted take-home essay project. I’m spending my entire weekend writing and revising so I can get it done ahead of schedule, hopefully allowing me some time to study for the others coming up. Aaargh. Wish me luck. I’ll need it.
Can I make a suggestion? OK, here it goes. I think you should make a video about, YOU. Let me TRY to explain. I’ve noticed (especially on UT) that the people LOVE to see the “real” Marina by the comments made about the bloopers and the bird thing ect. If you were to make a video just talking about some of your hobbies, likes, or odd and weird things that you’ve encounterd in the recent past would be fun. And not just a blooper reel. You know, kinda like an “open house” of sorts. Mabye even taking an explanation of a word to the steets and out of the classroom would be neat.Or a Q&A like the popsugar thing taken to the streets.I think it COULD expose YOU to a whole new batch of veiwers. Kinda like ADVERTISING in a way. Ya know? ANYWAYS, have a superduper ultra mega great day and thanks for work you do, pagedoll P.S. Guys, please dont bonk me over the head for my grammer skills. I already know im way out of league on this site as it is.
Hello! I am from E Europe and I would like to know something about the word ’schmuck’ (sg.—schmucks pl.). I hear it quite often and I don’t know how the USA people use it so much. In the dictionary in related as ’stupid’, althought it seems manufactured….
Thanks and good luck!
What is the definition, and use, and origin, of the word “speciesism”? That is my favorite word. I really hope you consider using it for a lesson. This is a great article about it:
It is by the author of that famous book “Animal Liberation.” But I would really love to learn more about it – it’s such a cool idea! Keep up the awesome work,
Marina, I think the word we get from “appendiculum” isn’t “append” as I guessed before, but rather “pending”, meaning something that is put aside (like on the side of a house) until it can be dealt with later. Mea culpa.
I think the sniper is onto something here, but I’m going for “pendicle” meaning a hanging ornament or appurtenance or appendage but … I can’t think of an example.
I’m honored. And allow me to express my appreciation of the smooth consistency of your delivery and the predicktably crotchety aspect of your wit as well, my friend. BTW, thanks for wishing me a double bubble of good luck. Nipples to the fore! Onward!
Thanks, Marina!
You’re truly amazing! Another stellar video in the proverbial “can,” as it were. I’m surprised to see that there are no stars to rate it with, however.
Appendix, appendicitis, and the verb append all seem to fit the answer criterion, but those are too easy! I suspect you’re looking for something a little more toward the obscure reference category.
If I weren’t up to my ears in research, I’d consider ferreting out more detailed word references, but I come here to cool off between studying, writing, more studying, and more writing. I’ll leave the hardscrabble derivation searches up to somebody with endless time and a faster connection.
Could you enlighten me and my fellow Internet users about the word “SAUNA”. I know that it is originated from fenno-ugric languages but thats about all.. Is the steam room called sauna because of “SWOOOSH” sound when you throw water on the stowe in a sauna. Another intresting word related to bathing is a word “JACUZZI”.
Jacuzzi is a brand name if I’m not mistaken. The crew of the “Time Bandit” just had a hot tub installed on their ship. Now they can catch crabs in the Bering Sea and take a dip in the hot tub afterwards.
(yea I did leave that one open for your puns/jokes)
One of the places I’d like to visit is New Guinea. Because of the variety of rare cultures and biodiversity. I started out majoring in biology. Check out these strange birds.
OMG!!! BW! Whats the world coming to? Poor bird cleaned up the apartment, put on his top duds, and put on a great show and she still dumped him. I guess she saw right threw his song and dance?
I was wrong again. Dang-it!…Looks like Churchill had it all figured out way back when…since i,ve been a student I think my GPA is around a D-. Thats about par
Thanks captain! I’ve done a few teak floors in my time. One on a 250ft yacht(formal diningroom) and a master suite(2000 sq ft) in a house. Man !,does it smell good when its being sanded. But a pain to fine sand because of the oil content. Anyways, just thought that might be of slight intrest to you seein’ how your boat guy and all
Appendix; but that was before they found out that the appendix IS a vital organ ( it stores bacteria needed to “restart” the stomach’s supply if it gets cleared ), or as in the added information in a book or paper not appropriate for the main body.
Can you explain some Math terms ( like Calculus or Trigonometry ) please?
149 comments and pages are loading very fast for me Marina. Looks like your on the right track.
O’Reilly show? How cool he asked you back. You go girl!!!
Speaking of the O’Reilly show the guys on “Time Bandit” like the screen shot of you. Your hair and smile was just perfect that day.
Are you talking about the quote of the day that’s always under the “Recent Comments” list? I love those quotes.
The Churchill one today is great. It’s funny, was a Conservative Party member in his 20s, and then switched to the liberals in 1904 when he was 30. He didn’t rejoin the Conservative Party until he was almost 50. His great quote was “…anyone can rat, but it takes a certain ingenuity to re-rat.”
The funniest quote attributed to Churchill is about a woman who said to him, “Sir, you are drunk! and Churchill responded, “Yes, and you, madam, are ugly. But in the morning, I shall be sober!”
i was wondering wheere does “Dooms Day” come and i dont no the homework but i want to no the meaning fo the the phrase “Dooms Day” please and thank you.
What a fantastic video Marina. Someday you will have a nicer penthouse , condo, or yacht. Just keep dreaming and take every opportunity as it comes by you. As for me my boat is my dream home. Never thought I would ever get that chance or thought that I would want to live on a yacht. A lady once told me she lived on her yacht. She said where else can you find a million dollar view for cheap? Shes right! You can rent water front property for $300 to $700 a month. If you ever have to move you don’t have to rent a U-Haul truck. Just start the engine and pull all the mooring lines and away you go. I got into living on a yacht because I found out a secret that other boaters where not sharing. Its least costly to live on a yacht than a condo in Seattle or just about anywhere. ssshhhh don’t tell anyone, because then everyone will move on the water.
I have a good friend that is living on his yacht completely free of a dock. He has solar panels and a wind generator that makes his electricity. So he doesn’t even pay for moorage. Check out his website: http://kylecase.com
Hey I just thought of something funny. What if Marina live on a yacht at a Marina, In Marina Del Ray?
Marina, love the video outtakes of you watching the bird. Funny you made Cuckoo sound instead of a cheap cheap sound. I wonder if it means your going cuckoo for cocoa puffs?
Hey Cap: Are you in California? I Just got back from visiting my friend in Halfmoon Bay. He lives on his catamaran, and he took us out sailing on it. I would really like to do that some day. He may be leaving the country soon for missionary work and told me that I could stay on his boat to take care of it while he is gone. It would be at least 2 years. The only problem is that it puts me about 2 hours from most of my work assignments. I still might do it though. Regarding Marinas apartment, I am sure she will upgrade soon, but I love the fact that she does her videos from what looks like a small apartment. She deserves to be rich, but I love the humble look. I think most women would have put up a backdrop of some kind to hide the kitchen. The videos wouldn’t have half of the appeal they have now.
No not yet. Will be soon. I haven’t decided on San Francisco Bay or some where Los Angeles basin, like Del Ray or Long Beach.
Half moon Bay? Where? B.C. or Cali?
Dude, you should do it. At least for the experience of it to say “Hey I did that!” I have to warn you though. You might love it and never return to land again. If you do decided to live aboard, send me an email and I’ll help you if any questions arise. Its a different life style so might be somewhat weird at times but you will understand this is really the way to live. Just ask Morgan Freeman. He and Myrna have a Shannon 43 sailboat. They love the boat and the sailing lifestyle. If you like privacy, its the way to go.
Marina is rich in lots of things. She has most of the tools needed to convert it to wealth. She just needs good solid plans to build it.
Marina did put a back drop on some of her videos. I think she gave up on that idea. Your right they do have more appeal. I long to know more about who Marina is and what her life is like.
Cap’n, nice idea, but those of us who live on land don’t have to worry about our homes sinking… of course you probably don’t have to worry about termites….
Sniperskaya, What I have discovered is they both have about the same number of problems, just different problems. Sinking is not even a concern. Even with 5 holes in the boat. Naw I would worry more about when the water heater might fail.
He has let stay on the boat before while he was out of town, and I really do like it. Halfmoon Bay is about 30 miles south of San Francisco. It is very beautiful and the fishing is good. When you come to California you have to check it out, and also Monterey, Bodega Bay and Fort Bragg. Fort Bragg is the best but it is way too far away from work for me. http://www.fortbragg.com/fort-bragg-attractions.php http://www.city-data.com/picfilesv/picv25536.php
Hey I spent a few days in Monterey Bay many moons ago. The Battleship Missouri was there sometime back in 1986 I think. I loved that town. Was Arnold mayor of Monterey Bay back then? Thanks for the link. Brings back memories.
You going to really do it? How very cool!!!
You have to tell me how you like it. Living on a boat is not for everyone but for those who make it work its totally awesome. I never want to live in a shack near a penthouse, an apartment with noisy neighbors, a condo with nosy neighbors, and a mansion ever again. I love living on the water. So much privacy. Something not of the norm. Fantastic view of the water. Cheap living (but don’t tell everyone) Oh and most of all… Freedom.
Visit my website contact page Geronimo and send me a message so I can get your email. I want to keep in contact and hear how things go with your live-a-aboard experiences.
yay I finally got one of those guessing games right
looking sexy as always Marina
5 stars has now been put on youtube
Just curious about something Marina…when you make your videos/lessons, do you use “Windows Movie Maker” to make your movies or do you use a different program? Thanks in advance Mwah
I like Boobies. I like the word Boobies also. Boobies,Boobies,Boobies. I just hope I never learn the origin of that word. Might remove the taste of the word.
Where are you today skipper?
I got it right this time by knowing it. I saw your methodoligy yesterday, will she bluff you in the next game? BTW I’m a youtuber & I married a wonderfull woman who years ago held the honourable title “Miss Innertubes” at a local Inner tube race event. Couldn’t resist telling the kids that a little while ago & I got the “Look”, as if it were the deepest, darkest secret I’d revealed, all good now. Cheers.
9 hours a day of class is where Im at today. I’m instructing the boys from Time Bandit and one gal from Campbell Tugs. Its a rigorous 12 and half days of class room instruction time. I should be done by the 26th. Then I move to the city of Kirkland for the summer.
Next game? Bluff me? I can only hope. I saw pass the pretty face and boobs to find some gray matter that interested me enough to visit this site. And all you guys (where are the gals?) here also to share words, and have fun conversations. Im addicted!!!
Cheers Buddy!!
Yes I did Mike! Sorry didn’t reply yet. My accelerated 100 ton Masters class takes a lot out of me. I get a zillion emails that just pile up on me. That was a wicked cool prom photos. I never went to prom. I thought it was stupid at the time. When I see Lemmings running somewhere I usually run the other way.
Appendiculum? I’d guess the word “append”, meaning to add on to, or something which is added, like an appendage or an appendix. As in the sentence “I ‘append to add a room on to the side of me ‘ouse and me bloomin’ mother in law moved in with us!” (With a thick British accent.)
In honor of seeing regular unleaded at $3.99 9/10 today….word of the day:
Bad fuel day: The mood or feeling one experiences after having just filled his or her vehicle with $4.00+ per gallon gasoline. (Usually consists of a sense of great economic despair, impending doom, anger, frustration, depression and/or a combination of all the above)
Good Morning Proz,
So you think you have it hard, do you?
Cheapest price I can find for regular unleaded in Aberdeen today is GBP 1.08/liter which comes out at USD 9.52/gallon.
Thank the gods I’m old enough to have a bus pass!
46% Fuel Duty + 15% Sales Tax.
The government is trying to make it so expensive for ordinary people to drive that they will abandon their cars and leave the roads free for politicians to hog.
We have a gas station here in Fayetteville, NC that still at $3.02 for regular. But alas it’s closed down. he couldn’t afford to buy the gas himself to sell to customers..
aLx – If you are referring to the invasion of Iraq, that cannot be responsible for lower oil prices in the U.S. – we still buy at the same market prices as oil is sold in Europe and everywhere else. The U.S. produces about 40% of its own oil and of the remaining 60%, most of that comes from Canada (the number one oil exporter to the U.S.), followed by Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Nigeria and Venezuela. Iraq is WAY behind all of those countries. Had their not been an Iraq War, then the price of oil globally would likely have been higher, including oil imported by Europe (since Iraq’s oil exports were strictly curtailed under the sanctions regime – which the Europeans and the Chinese violated, but not the Americans).
In Manchester England petrol hit £1.15 a litre today . Most of it is tax traditionally and has recently escalated due to oil prices and will now skyrocket because of our major participation in Iraq as US main partner.
I still ask where were the WMDs ? I agree with Alx sorry proz.
I sold my car. Bought a electric scooter. Use the bus when I can. Moved out of the apartment, bought a sailboat. I filled up the tank about 5 months ago. Still have 3/4 full tank. Rent is $425.00 a month. Living better than a movie star, doing just fine. The only gas pinch I feel is in the number of students in my classes.
Oh! Marina,
You’re keeping me on my toes with your deliberate mistakes, aren’t you.
In the video you appear to say “appendiculum”, whilst on the screen you display “appendicium”.
However, in the Latin-English dictionary I can only find:-
appendicula = a small addition/appendix/annex; appendage
appendicum = an appendage (no i before the u)
appenditia = appendages; appurtenances
appenditium = appurtenance; accessory; hanging cloth(eg curtain); pent-house. (t in place of the c)
So, assuming you mean the latter, as it contains the translation “pent-house”, you have me foxed (you foxy minx).
All the “append-” words in the OED seem to be attributed to the French “apendre” and thence the Latin “appendere”, or direct from Latin “appendix”, except for “appendicle” which is attributed to “appendicula” which is itself a diminutive form of “appendix”.
BTW, sorry I distracted you by walking on the roof.
No.
She definitely pronounces it as it should be pronounced- Appendicium.
It’s just her accent.
I’ve noticed that she makes very few mistakes.
She seems to be quite meticulous and thorough in everything she does tbh.
Just take the way she writes for example- her thoughts are always well structured with very few errors.
In fact i often wonder if she has a slightly obsessive/perfectionistic personality because of this thoroughness (that’s a compliment BTW).
OK, by Googlycheating I have discovered that appendicium is an alternative form of appenditium, maybe a newer form as it appears to be labelled M.L. which I presume is middle or modern Latin.
See my friend when it’s 4:56 there on the west coast its 8:56 here on the east coast. All I did was log on at that time and was the first. Maybe red eye from some suds.
Wait a second; doesn’t that mean it was 7:56 on the East Coast or am I missing a time zone somewhere? Lessee now, Eastern 7:56, Central 6:56, Mountain 5:56, Pacific 4:56. Is there another zone for the NE maritime, like Prince Edward Isle, or is that the same time as Maine and Massachusetts? I’m confused.
Mike,
Okay, now I get it. I had forgotten you’re in Fayetteville. Nice town. I love NC from the outer banks to the piedmont to the ridges. It’s been awhile, though. I spent some time in Raleigh, Goldsboro, up and down the I-95 and I-81 corridors, and saw a lot of the outer banks as a kid. First time I drove a car was on hwy 12 from the Hatteras Ferry to Nag’s Head.
Soul hot
Christmas book to buy…if this work 
pent my ox 
Sorry Marina, not always a sloping roof.
penthouse [example]:
http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/7241/penthous.jpg
As you see, in some positions the top floor seems to disappear.
This is a so called dynamic design, it change (interaction of the top floor with the second and 3e floor.
Hoped you liked my lesson.
Sorry Marina, not always a sloping roof.
penthouse [example]:
[URL=http://img136.imageshack.us/i/penthous.jpg/][IMG]http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/7241/penthous.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
As you see, in some positions the top floor seems to disappear.
This is a so called dynamic design, it change (interaction of the top floor with the second and 3e floor.
Hoped you liked my lesson.
sorry Marina, not always a sloping roof.
Penthouse [example].
[URL=http://img136.imageshack.us/i/penthous.jpg/][IMG]http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/7241/penthous.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
As you see, in some positions the top floor seems to disappear.
This is a so called dynamic design, it changes when you walk around it. (interaction of the top floor with the second and 3e floor.
Hoped you liked my lesson.
Pent up
Oh, if a shed was hanging off the the right house, I would not mind living in it…then if the right house had wrong types of inhabitants, it might not be the right penthouse. Got to find a pending pendent, for my penchant. 
Now i became pensive, with an appendage to overthink. 
ok is (apophasis)…thank you HOTforWORDS with
Appendicular…pe.na.tes__The household gods of the ancient Romans. An outhouse
would one be appendix. the part thats added to the end of a book to explain certain parts of it. love always kingrid.
And here I thought it was a magazine with naked women in it.
I hope you dont end up in ‘Penthouse’ Marina. Your too good for that magazine.
Marina. I would like to know the orgin of the word Asunder.
i would like to know where the word whelmed comes from, as in overwhelmed. i just want to know what a whelm is.
thank you
The word Snafu was correct another was FUBAR fouled (Fucked) up beyond all reason. But there is one acronym that was only found in the Submarine Service and it was BOHICA when an officer asked what Bohica meant? he would be told that it meant Basic Orientation Here In Canning Apples!, but the enlisted ranks new it meant “Bend Over Here It Comes Again”, and it was in reference to a very bad decision made by the Captain.
Regards,
Double_Tap_Jack
I want to know the word Hacker as in Computer Hacker
Why? are you one?
No I just want a video about what they are my friend is one
A hacker is someone who gets into someones profile
Hey HotforWords, I’ve always live in this city of sin for 11 years now but never really Thought much about the name of it. So I was wondering can you do a video on the city named:
Las Vegas, NV
A fertile field of enquiry.
Las Vegas is Spanish for “the meadows,” as in the Meadows Mall on Meadows Ave. just to the east of Decatur. I’ve been here since October 6, 1995. Nevada, of course, is Spanish for “snowcapped.” Of course, we go to great pains to insist that the official pronunciation of the state’s name incorporates a short vowel a, as in “ad” as opposed to “odd.” Seeing as how you posted on the Penthouse video, perhaps you were also thinking about the Palms’ fairly new Playboy tower a bunny hop south of Flamingo? I do like the architecture.
Marina,
Considering it is my user name, could you tell me what the origin of the word ‘millionaire’ is? Also, you have gotten me intrested in language. If only I had a teacher like you in school… maybe I would have learned a bit more. Thank you.
Joey
hello ,are you able to tell me where the word mechanical comes from?Are we able to request as many words we want?
Hi Marina,
Can you tell us where the term “whippersnapper” comes from?
Thanks,
CyberBagel
Hi Marina
I am curious after the meaning of the words “sanguilent” and “elysium”.
In a short 2-year Latin course i have followed sanguilent had to do something with the word for blood in Latin. Therefore I think it means “bleeding” but I am not sure.
I also think the word “elysium” means heaven but I am not sure of that either.
I would really like it if you could sort this out for me (us).
Thanks in advance
Maarten
I’m guessing the other english word derived from appendicium is appendix.
I heard a story about the origion of the word “shotgun” to mean the place next to the driver. The story is that in the days of stage coach carriages in the American West (think of the stage coach in the Wells Fargo Bank commercials), there were always two people sitting on the top of the coach. One held the reins and was the driver. The other held the shotgun and was the security guard. As such, sitting in the position next to the driver became known as “riding shotgun”.
what she say I couldn’t get past her chest and didn’t hear a thing she said. whew
Breathe, skyrider777. Breathe! Okay, he’s starting to snap out of it.
Yep, we see lots of breathless breast-goggle/tunnel vision syndrome here. In fact, it is beginning to recur with alarming frequency…
Some guys get too close & their tongues get stuck in the cleavage vortex. (A moment of silence) usually they never make it back, poor souls. It’s sad.
Thank you, I’m starting to breathe better now. Only problem now is I’m starting to stutttteeeerrr, think my tongue may be swollen, is that normal for the cleaveage thing? I mean like wow.
Only if you leave your tongue hanging out and then step on it.
Knew there had to be a reason, have to put my tongue in my pocket in my pocket next time.
i would love if u could do the orgin ofthe word ’shotgun’…! thank you
Hello! Thanks for clearing my word ’schmuck’ curiosity. In my language ‘romanian’ we have a very similar word ’smecher’ that means something like ’smart ass’(english translation). Can you make a comment about the origins of the word ‘pokey’ — it refers to old fellows but I’ve done no connection so far….
Thanks and see ya’ in some blockbuster movies if tou have the chance!
could you please do the word hockey?
thanks
Hi Marina.
Could you possibly tell me the origin of the word: decadence- I’ve always wondered how it came to be, so who better to investigate!? Hope you are well anyway.
myriadtrill x
Hi Marina-
I have a word request that you might find interesting to investigate: bulldozer – it has nothing to do with a bull, and doesn’t doze. A person who bulldozes may be a bully, but he isn’t driving a bulldozer. Bulls may sometimes doze, but they don’t bulldoze.
What is going on here, Marina?
If you could tell about the word ” Gamer ” ? =3
( Im a gamer ^^, To bad its not something i could live on, or otherwise i would rich , haha ^^ )
Hi Marina,
I always wanted to know why some words have a silent “p”. Like
pneumonia, pseudonym, psychiatrist, psalm and even raspberry! I’m sure you can find out and inform all of us.
Keep up the good work!
This is a great question. I vote for this one.
Terve! Mitä tänne kuuluu? Ettepä taida tietää mitä puhun mut sehän on hauskaa vaan, eiks je?
Joo sunnuntai on hieno päivä joo päivää vaan kaikille arvotaan 7 numeroa ja 3 lisänumeroa halleluja vaan jokaselle, heippa!
Hi Marina, I would like to know what the phrase “jump the shark” means. Every so often I hear someone say that something has “jumped the shark” and I’m like thinking what??? By the way I first discovered your show on youtube a couple of weeks ago; and I must say it’s awesome and so are you. Thanks
Where does the word “orange” come from? In particular, why is the word for the fruit the same as the word for the color in many languages?
Could you please do the word ninja.
I always wondered what the meaning would be
i was wondering about the word “lot” how can it have so many meanings
Maybe it won the lottery.
I would like to suggest the word BACKUP for the next video.
If Madrid keeps going on about Marina going topless, he’s going to get my back up, but he won’t get my backup.
Mellon Collie
Could you do the word, anarchy? (Chaos is not an appropriate synonym.)
Oh my god… even for an atheist like me. You are just amazing. The word u asked for homework must be appendix… wich in spanish, my mother language, is apéndice.
Append, appendix, appendicitis. Appendectomy?
Surely there are more…
Let’s see, there’s dependent, impending, compendium, expended, pendulum, suspenders, and recompense just to name a few. And stop calling me Shirley!
Bravo!
I was in an appendix rut. Just couldn’t break out of it!
U Rock~
Marina, I would like to learn the origins of the word “Approximate”. I am in Law Enforcement and use the word alot in my reports and have always wondered where it came from. Thank you.
JRod
As anyone in Law Enforcement should know, a “cellmate” is the guy behind the same bars as you, and “approximate” is the guy who doubles for him while your actual mate is busy digging the escape tunnel.
Sorry, madrid, but I must disagree.
It seems to me that there are plenty of mammaries exposed in various media so why should Marina, who already has a huge following just by virtue of her charismatic delivery and intelligence, choose to honor this request?
Plus, it wouldn’t help her cause (intelligence is sexy). Think about it. Her market niche wouldn’t be widened; it would probably be narrowed quite a bit instead. Her appearing topless would only serve to shut her videos out of many places and cheapen the whole experience, in my humble opinion.
As I mentioned previously, Marina could actually do a topless video and still retain a degree of modesty by simply doing what Sports Illustrated recently did with its “swimsuit” models, i.e., apply body paint so that she appears to be wearing a top. Of course, she probably would not want to lean in too close to the camera….
You’re “humble”, so called, opinion… affirmed.
That was hard to abreviate, were my comas in the right place?
I don’t think there is a “right place” for a coma. Be that as it may, I can sleep anywhere…
Intelligence is sexy, but sexiness is not always intelligent.
I’ll probably get beat up for this, but … ain’t nobody fucking intelligence.
aLx, was that a statement or a question?
the former. how can that be a question?
Because of the word order.
Doesn’t make sense either way!
alright. for you: nobody fucks intelligence.
“ain’t nobody drawin’ wine from this blood.”
See, if you didn’t put the word “fucking” in front of every other word, as an adjective or as a stopgap to let your brain catch up with your mouth, I might have understood that you were trying to use it as a verb.
You might also get a bit more of the human touch if you didn’t come across as an angry young man every time you open your mouth.
angry young men.
Come as you are
Is that dog speaking with His Master’s Voice?
Well, you can’t fuck intelligence, but it is possible to get some brain , and even have an intellectual orgasm from mental masturbation
oops.. the brain link was supposed to be this one…. http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=brain%28s%29
The brain link synapse to it, finally!
whatever.
LOL
Err…. try again… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSbdtPVDZhE
I got a word for you. How about the word “VOODOO”? It’s a odd weird name so how did it get its name and whats the origin
Make a topless!!!!! Come on!!!!! Support me people say YES!!!! Everybody want to see Marina in topless If you want to see her in topless make more comments asking her to make topless!!!!
Don’t you think she is sexy already
Also, some things – well – the imagination is pretty good.
Nick
Absolutely not. Marina is way too classy and too smart to pander to some girls-gone-wild, pre-pubescent sexual fantasy. Women who work the sex trade generally relegate themselves to that industry and no others and have relatively short, uneventful careers. Marina could work as a speech pathologist and make an easy $200 grand or more a year for the rest of her life with her background in linguistics.
As I mentioned previously (and maybe even prior to that!), Marina could actually do a topless video and still retain a degree of modesty by simply doing what Sports Illustrated recently did with its “swimsuit” models, i.e., apply body paint so that she appears to be wearing a top. Of course, she probably would not want to lean in too close to the camera….
Topless? why would you want her to do a video showing only her legs and thighs? Then again, she does have nice legs. But I like the head.
Besides, fantasies are always better than reality. Leaving her like this leaves her perfect for me.
You still on this soapbox.
Ask something else, go on then, think of someting else… ease into it… you can do it. be strong. Think about how Marina thinks of your request, she puts herself out there already for her students & admirers… relax & enjoy, be grateful already. You sound like Britney… “gimme more”… Sorry madrid I can’t support your campaign. Change your poitics & I might support you.
Topless? No, I can’t support you madrid.
Marina’s videos are informative AND entertaining, which is not easy to do. Let alone make it work on the internet.
It’s very interesting what Marina has created and is doing on the web.
There is no manual to explain what to do or how to do it – Web2 as it is often referred to, is an unknown media.
Looks like you’re on your own here, Madrid.
If you want to look at unfettered breasts, there are more than enough places on the web to do so; why don’t you go there and stop your sexual harassment of Marina?
She doesn’t need to attract that sort of attention to herself.
Get Real Madrid.
I also agree with the majority here that Marina should not
do a topless video and I’m sure she does not like the
continued pressure to do one. There are more then
enough X rated sites on the web to satisfyyour lust for
videos of topless women.
Hey, I know that Gaelic is a Scottish language but I was just wondering what the word Gaelic actually meant. Thanks
Appendix……? By the way, do you know how “jumbo” as in “jumbo-jet” came to mean “over-large”?
Right, and what about “jumbo shrimp?” How can one simultaneously be a “shrimp” as well as being classified as “JUMBO?” What’s up with that?
Good request… will do that one shortly… thanks oojufink
Didn’t Dumbo have jumbo ears?
From L. appendere “to hang.”
SEE!!!…Im tellin’ ya! I really do think it would work!
I love the little quips and blooper outtakes at the end of your videos.
What sort of bird was it??
Hi Marina! I was playing Medieval II Total War and my character had the trait “gregarious”. It got me thinking wheter my name “Greg” has anything to do with it. Is it named after me?
All I know is that it is formed from the same root as “egregious”, the Latin referring a group or flock. Gregory is derived from a Greek name.
Hi!
what is the origin of the word “Hack”?
[V]onDOCH here once again! Well I was intrigue to know such word as “Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu” existed in this world. It flatters me to know the origin of such complicated word. Hope HotForWords can help me solve this mystery for me.
It flattens me.
You mean “Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu”, It is Maori name for a hill close to Porangahau, south of Waipukurau in southern Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand that is 305 meters high.
please tell me why we use “dog eat dog”
I have a request! The word is AMBIDEXTROUS
Thank you
The history and meaning or the word Jehovah.
Appendix is the word.
Actually, “Grease” is the word….
I’m guessing “Append” which means to attach…? Yes?
I wish to know the origin of the Spanish word: “Gringo”. I understand that it means “white guy”…. is this the real meaning of “Gringo”?
“Gringo” is not Spanish per se, but Mexican. During the punitive expeditions into Mexico by General “Black Jack” Pershing to catch Pancho Villa in the early 1900’s, the soldiers of the 3rd Cavalry would sing their regimental marching song “Green Grow The Rushes, Ho!” The Mexicans heard the words “Green Grow” and mistakenly applied them as “Gringo” to all the soldiers and over time to todos los Americanos Nortenos..
I thought the line was something like, “Green grow the lilacs all covered with dew.” Or maybe they’re different lines from the same song…
pennsyltucky9, There are several versions of the song, from sentimental ballads to Irish jigs. It’s from a poem by Scottish poet Robert Burns. In its’ original form it was “rashes” not “rushes” and may have existed long before Burns put it to pen. Knowing how Cavalry troopers were I’m betting it was more of a drinking song than pretty ballad and they had some lyrics that weren’t “politically correct” as well as more than their fair share of “rashes” from the lassies, Ho!
The lyrics to the Cav’s version of the song have been “lost to history” (thankfully)!
(you can find numerous versions of it on youtube)
Correction: YOU (or someone else who shares an interest) can find numerous versions of it on youtube. I’m way too deep in homework to sift through all the billions of submissions there. I barely have time to check in on my friends HERE, fer chrissake.
Thanks for responding, though. See you after finals.
I want to know the meaning of ”Mermaid” As I know already, The mermaid is one of the most popular figures in world folklore. Her characteristic appearance is as a nubile young girl, with long hair and a fish tail, carrying a comb and a mirror. Unlike the other part-human, part-animal creatures of myth and folklore, mermaids have been the object of many sightings up to the present day; it is as if there is a desire to prove the reality of mermaids, which makes them closer to creatures such as the Loch Ness monster and the Yeti than to centaurs and sirens. But that still doesn’t help me with the word, And how people came up with it. Please Help Me.
For starters, “mer” is sea in French.
As lividemerald mentiuoned mer is french for sea. I can also help you with the second part. Maid is an english word meaning maid or maiden. So if you put those together you ger mermaid, aka “maiden of the sea”.
Marina, my great teacher I have proven myself, nowan I be TA or at least a Teachers Pet with such great knowladge?
Sorry, thats “get” and “now can I be”. I hate my keyboard!
I would like to know the origin of the word: nickname. Thanks!
The word couldn’t possibly be “pendulous”, could it?
Way to hang in there, sniperskaya!
Appendage.
Word request
Teddy bera…way Teddy??
Miscellaneous, yeah.
Appendix, I don’t have one (gone 1965). My father ruptured his while he continued to play basketball. Yucky, near death experience. Appendage, and Appendectomy. P.S. If your doctor punctures your colon while removing polyps, make sure he tells you. A doctor by the name R. T. doesn’t seem to think that it is important, as well as what happens next. Something like tubal ligation for women gone wrong.
Another word for my dear princess.
Schadenfreude
Princess of words,
Definition and source of Ragnarok please.
Larry
word request for STAT like on medical shows they say “get me some painkillers STAT!”
Marina,
Привет.
A colloquial term for jeans is “dungarees”.
Funny sounding. What is the origin.
Спасиьо
appendix
appendectomy
append
Hey Bogdan. it’s mayday (Victoria Day) weekend here, Long weekend “woot”
Have to work tomorrow myself & my wife works tonight, talk about bad timing eh. How’s B___? Must be tomorrow there now.
I typed in appendage & this is what I got http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=uKcH9dXkzR4 Looking at your avatar, are you a member?
No, BillyB, but thanks for the vid. It reminds me of how conformist we are as a society today. The advent of photography 150 years ago shows us the extent to which personal freedom was appreciated and exercized. Just look at photos of soldiers from the American Civil War, and photos of 19th century U.S. Presidents. Long hair, short hair, muttonchops, goatees…
What happened?
The US as become a paranoid policing state. I don’t know how this came about but I do see it growing. Here is one small example of policing that has a few gremlins in its system.
See: Are You a Security Threat? http://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/are-you-a-security-threat/
Im required by law to purchase a TWICs card to be used as ID. In order for me to keep my Captain’s license I have to pay TSA $135.00 US to get this card. Most mariners carry a MMD card (Merchant Marine ID) that uses the same background check at a TWICs card. MMD card cost about the same. There is talk about combining the two cards because they are similar. But no word when this will come about.
Mark my words. There will become a day when all US citizens will be required to purchase a US Passport as federal ID.
Take a look at this article: Papers Please – welcome to the US. Hey, we never left!
http://captrichardrodriguez.blogspot.com/2008/04/citizenship-checks-on-wash-ferries-stir.html
Богдан, so what did happen?
over here we are required to “buy” an id. that’s not a driver’s license or a passport. just an id. cost about $10 I think. not sure. we need to get a passport to go to … say … the us. it’s that new passport with your fingerprints saved on a small chip inside. about $84. driver’s license … hm … you’re required to take those instruction lessons … $3000 at least before you get a dl.
Co-incidentally, the quote of the day on my Palmtop yesterday was:-
“Those who are willing to sacrifice essential liberties for a little order, will lose both and deserve neither.”
Benjamin Franklin.
gargoyle
word request, what does the phrase “whole hog” mean?
I was wondering if you know my user name on UT from the comments i make here?…there all good by the way in both places
I may have even “let the cat out of the bag” on this video!
Hiya. I would like to know where the word “OUCH” came from. I won’t believe that it is an onomatopoeia. When I hurt myself I say “ow” or “son of a bitch” but never ouch!
I know right where it came from pairadots!
After climbing ladders and sweating on a hot roof all day today I went to get out of My car and *both* legs cramped up so friggin bad I said “OUCH” and a hell of a lot more words as I laid back in the seat and tried to get My legs straight!
I woke up with a leg cramp this morning. That’s what made me think to request it!
Hot damn pairadots! We have a paradox going now! Maybe We are psychic sidekicks.
How about these words? Implants, natural, immigrant, and orgy
I can come up with three:
Appendix
Appendice
Appendage
Now my brain hurts.
Marina, this seems like a perfect time to ask for the origin of the word “glitch”.
I know.. right sniperskaya?
Компьютеры, как женщины, необходимое зло…
i think it was a built in failsafe
uh. what’s happening? comments there, replies gone?
no point me trying to reply then Alx ?
right. don’t even try.
“Error is to human, but to really foul up things requires a computer.”
Sorry, I know this phrase is older than the 80’s but it had to be said.
Isn’t that: To err is human???
Self-explanatory then. And your point is…?
I coulda swore I just made a commet here the about the whole “glitch” thing and now its not here. In reply to long question posted by HFW and now I can’t find that either. I’m I just lost or what?
yeah, comments disappeared in the grammar thing as well.
Uh… what happened? I just went blind in one eye.
aLx stuck his finger in it, Buzz.
I rewrote it.. shortened it.
Thank god!…I thought I had blackout or something like that
Я желаю вам большой викэнд!
Same here. Made a reply on the summer vacation/College finals ? by Marina and it vanished!
Ah! That explains it. Never mind.
oops to bad buzzword
Glad to see you are going back on BOR. The first time you went on was my introduction to HotForWords. It is a really great site.
Hi Marina
I’ve been wondering about the word “clusterfuck”. Does it have the obvious origin, that being a simple compound of the two words, or is there something more convoluted?
Thanks!
In the military we said “ClusterFuck Hut, a one two three…”
Since Marina has declared that she will no longer deal with profanity, here
is a link for you to answer your question.
my kids (elementary & HS) get out at the end of May…
depends on the school, ‘course, but I do think some colleges are wrappin’ it up…
can’t wait until I have the kids for my two weeks…
Is it summer vacation right now? Or College finals? Anybody know?
Depends what part of the country you’re in, not al areas have thesame schedule, but yeah, a lot of that kind of stuff happening now. Kids getting ready to graduate, proms, class trips, etc… (”remember prom night?” & “Why is credibility like virginity ?”)
TYPO! Should have been “all”, not “al” and a space between “the same”…
Yes it is International ‘Be kind to hamsters day’
I have been getting exercise on my tread mill, I am wheely tyred.
Oh shut up before I shave you balled.
Just kidding Tig.
ooops. (bald)
looking good as alyas has
oh, and since i shuda appended my comment ’bout summer break here, i’ll just say my homework answer is “appendage”…
pffff. I ain’t gonna write it twice.
Marina, it depends what part of the country you live in. Not all localities have the same schedule. But you’re right. This is generally the finals-prom-graduation-class trip time of year.
Quite peculiar! I replied to Marina’s question, it posted, I refreshed the page, my reply disappeared, I posted it again and now both replies are here!
“To err is human, to really screw things up takes a computer.”
I can tell you (again) that I could’nt watch in HQ last night and it still wont let me reply in the “veiw all” section. UT was moving extra extra slow for me last night. Also, I subscribe but I never get any kind of a notice about a new vid. I only see you have a new one when im watching the most recent one and i see a new one in the window to the right. Or your video count.
My notice in the email comes 1/2 day later than my youtube notice. If you are a youtube subscriber, you’ll be naughtyfied earlier on new vids but they screw up a little when they are new. so if you wait for it to show up on the website, not all but most of the bugs are gone… but not today.
Thanks bro!
Youtube had lots of problems last night. The same errors where showing up on different computers.
Hey Marina would you be able to tell me the words I already requested? Also we dont have summer vacation here in Canada it is winter pretty much all year. There is a brief three or four day period when it almost gets above freezing. Do you know where the word infinity originated from. You can add that to the list of ones I have requested thanks.
Finals week starts right now for me. One of my finals is a seriously convoluted take-home essay project. I’m spending my entire weekend writing and revising so I can get it done ahead of schedule, hopefully allowing me some time to study for the others coming up. Aaargh. Wish me luck. I’ll need it.
Can I make a suggestion? OK, here it goes. I think you should make a video about, YOU. Let me TRY to explain. I’ve noticed (especially on UT) that the people LOVE to see the “real” Marina by the comments made about the bloopers and the bird thing ect. If you were to make a video just talking about some of your hobbies, likes, or odd and weird things that you’ve encounterd in the recent past would be fun. And not just a blooper reel. You know, kinda like an “open house” of sorts. Mabye even taking an explanation of a word to the steets and out of the classroom would be neat.Or a Q&A like the popsugar thing taken to the streets.I think it COULD expose YOU to a whole new batch of veiwers. Kinda like ADVERTISING in a way. Ya know? ANYWAYS, have a superduper ultra mega great day and thanks for work you do, pagedoll
P.S. Guys, please dont bonk me over the head for my grammer skills. I already know im way out of league on this site as it is.
like a “five facts about …” thing? a lot of people do that, yeah.
yo not outa yo leeg heya, nope.
“BONK” for your skilled grandma
Hi, !
Im sorry if I do this twice, but my text to speech software crash my laptoop …
Could you please explain the word:
Blindfold.
Thanks in advance,
Ingrid.
I’d be happy to explain the word “laptoop” blindfolded, if you like….
Hello! I am from E Europe and I would like to know something about the word ’schmuck’ (sg.—schmucks pl.). I hear it quite often and I don’t know how the USA people use it so much. In the dictionary in related as ’stupid’, althought it seems manufactured….
Thanks and good luck!
I think its yiddish for penis. Or is that putz? I think they both are.
I thought “putz” was either a noun meaning a soft sausage, or a verb “putzen” which means to clean, wash, or polish, depending on the context.
According to Michael Savage, a “putz” is an “easy mark,” i.e., someone who is easily fooled.
NEW WORD REQUEST:
Dear Marina,
What is the definition, and use, and origin, of the word “speciesism”? That is my favorite word. I really hope you consider using it for a lesson. This is a great article about it:
http://www.animal-rights-library.com/texts-m/singer02.pdf
It is by the author of that famous book “Animal Liberation.” But I would really love to learn more about it – it’s such a cool idea! Keep up the awesome work,
Mark
Thats cool Mark my favorite word is chutney, I dont know I just like the way it sounds…..CHUTNEY!!!! LOL
could the answer be appendix? as in the appendix in the body?
Also, appendices, added to the end of a book. Did I do good?
Appendage – a part attatched to a main item.
Marina, I think the word we get from “appendiculum” isn’t “append” as I guessed before, but rather “pending”, meaning something that is put aside (like on the side of a house) until it can be dealt with later. Mea culpa.
I think the sniper is onto something here, but I’m going for “pendicle” meaning a hanging ornament or appurtenance or appendage but … I can’t think of an example.
Maybe you’re thinking with the the wrong head…
I can always rely on you for a funny reply, Penisyltucky9.
Now back to your studies and the breast of luck.
I’m honored. And allow me to express my appreciation of the smooth consistency of your delivery and the predicktably crotchety aspect of your wit as well, my friend. BTW, thanks for wishing me a double bubble of good luck. Nipples to the fore! Onward!
Where does the word goosebumps come from?
Check out the Parody Video I did with Jamesatwar… let me know what you think
http://www.hotforwords.com/2008/05/16/bad-grammar-parody-video/
Marina
Pair-o-D’s – means you almost failed the same class twice or it’s a bra size…guess we’ll never know…
Marina, you are stunning, hot, adorable, ravishing, and pulchritudinous.
You were amazing in the video, as always.
Oh great Prospero, I had to look up that word (pulchritudinous).
I thought it was funny! Hmm, prospero811 used more adjectives. I thought you were fucking funny! Aw hell, I hate using fucking adjectives anyway.
Who was the female voice in there? If it was you than you can add singing onto your resume
I think Johnny Depp should do a Vanessa parody video.
Thanks, Marina!
You’re truly amazing! Another stellar video in the proverbial “can,” as it were. I’m surprised to see that there are no stars to rate it with, however.
Appendix, appendicitis, and the verb append all seem to fit the answer criterion, but those are too easy! I suspect you’re looking for something a little more toward the obscure reference category.
If I weren’t up to my ears in research, I’d consider ferreting out more detailed word references, but I come here to cool off between studying, writing, more studying, and more writing. I’ll leave the hardscrabble derivation searches up to somebody with endless time and a faster connection.
Back to the salt mines.
The word you are looking for is Appendix or appendectomy ( I hope I spelled that Right)
Hey! I’m new at this site
And would like to known if there could be a meaning/understading of what the word “Dia” means? 
I got it right awesome!
Could you enlighten me and my fellow Internet users about the word “SAUNA”. I know that it is originated from fenno-ugric languages but thats about all.. Is the steam room called sauna because of “SWOOOSH” sound when you throw water on the stowe in a sauna. Another intresting word related to bathing is a word “JACUZZI”.
Jacuzzi is a brand name if I’m not mistaken. The crew of the “Time Bandit” just had a hot tub installed on their ship.
Now they can catch crabs in the Bering Sea and take a dip in the hot tub afterwards. 
(yea I did leave that one open for your puns/jokes)
And do you see what they’re baring?
They’re baring their hands to the bone pulling those oars; don’t they have a motor in the ship?
Or at least a moat oar?
Baring? FTW?
Damn I leave the “crabs” joke wide open and no one of you nibbled on the bait! I should have pulled my clue-lines a bit harder or was that bunt-lines?
I dig that show! Especially in HD.
The origin of Necrophilia
Desperation.
Nice
I think that is a dead boring word.
Subtle!
Aren’t you overlooking the ever-so fecund corpulent torpor/prostrate/copulate connnection? Or maybe not.
What about velcro feel ya?
the origin of the word photovoltaic…
Why the interest in a solar cell?
One of the places I’d like to visit is New Guinea. Because of the variety of rare cultures and biodiversity. I started out majoring in biology. Check out these strange birds.
Have you seen The Wuzz Bird ?
OMG!!! BW! Whats the world coming to? Poor bird cleaned up the apartment, put on his top duds, and put on a great show and she still dumped him. I guess she saw right threw his song and dance?
ku ku xD
New word:
Where did come word Armageddon or Harmageddon (Ragnarok)?
Appendicular
I was wrong again. Dang-it!…Looks like Churchill had it all figured out way back when…since i,ve been a student I think my GPA is around a D-. Thats about par
Wouldn’t C be par, pagedoll?
YEP!! SEE? Thats probably why I sand hardwood floors for a living
But I do consider myself to be one of the best finishers in San diego…so that good 
Well if you have to be good at something, sanding the floor is a good thing.
Thanks captain! I’ve done a few teak floors in my time. One on a 250ft yacht(formal diningroom) and a master suite(2000 sq ft) in a house. Man !,does it smell good when its being sanded. But a pain to fine sand because of the oil content. Anyways, just thought that might be of slight intrest to you seein’ how your boat guy and all
Also, an appendix in a book is a part that is added on at the end to contain extra information.
new word where did the word sex comefrom?
Where did the phrase Adams Apple come from.
From some redneck….
Doesnt take much to figure out your back ground.
Appendix; but that was before they found out that the appendix IS a vital organ ( it stores bacteria needed to “restart” the stomach’s supply if it gets cleared ), or as in the added information in a book or paper not appropriate for the main body.
appendix, appendectomy (removing an appendix), appendage,
Append
oh no sorry, it’s not appendix (I confused with the french “appendice”)
Marina,
How come there are not stars to rate your video this time
I think they might be slowing down my website.. I don’t know.. I am trying all these different things out.
I’m Surprised
nobody asked, what TV appearance, in a couple of weeks, or is it still a secret?
Marina they don’t slow my computer down. But I’m only one of thousands.
Marina they don’t slow my computer down. But I’m only one of thousands.
next to capman911 of course
No.. not YOUR computers.. MY server… it has been running really slow lately.. and I think they are causing the slowness.
BillyB… I am going to be on the O’Reilly show again.. he asked me back.
Cool, another paid vacation. Don’t they shoot in NYC?
No vacation for me.. red-eye in and red-eye out
Never mind, Marina, Photoshop to the rescue.
I HOPE it was because he read my comments here and treats you proper.
149 comments and pages are loading very fast for me Marina. Looks like your on the right track.
O’Reilly show? How cool he asked you back. You go girl!!!
Speaking of the O’Reilly show the guys on “Time Bandit” like the screen shot of you. Your hair and smile was just perfect that day.
It’s appendage and appendix
0 zzzzz. Do well on Maxim show Marina. Have fun, sounds like you usually do. Does it go out “Live”, or is there any edit?
Hey, the rest of todays quote came in, thought ot was incomplete before.
It’s live BillyB…. recording it right now to put up in a few minutes. the quotes get messed up if they have a semi-colon in the middle of them…
Are you talking about the quote of the day that’s always under the “Recent Comments” list? I love those quotes.
The Churchill one today is great. It’s funny, was a Conservative Party member in his 20s, and then switched to the liberals in 1904 when he was 30. He didn’t rejoin the Conservative Party until he was almost 50. His great quote was “…anyone can rat, but it takes a certain ingenuity to re-rat.”
The funniest quote attributed to Churchill is about a woman who said to him, “Sir, you are drunk! and Churchill responded, “Yes, and you, madam, are ugly. But in the morning, I shall be sober!”
it
i was wondering wheere does “Dooms Day” come and i dont no the homework but i want to no the meaning fo the the phrase “Dooms Day” please and thank you.
It’s one word: doomsday. There was an old comic book series called the Doomsday Patrol. Anyone remember it?
What a fantastic video Marina. Someday you will have a nicer penthouse , condo, or yacht. Just keep dreaming and take every opportunity as it comes by you.
As for me my boat is my dream home. Never thought I would ever get that chance or thought that I would want to live on a yacht. A lady once told me she lived on her yacht. She said where else can you find a million dollar view for cheap? Shes right! You can rent water front property for $300 to $700 a month. If you ever have to move you don’t have to rent a U-Haul truck. Just start the engine and pull all the mooring lines and away you go. I got into living on a yacht because I found out a secret that other boaters where not sharing. Its least costly to live on a yacht than a condo in Seattle or just about anywhere. ssshhhh don’t tell anyone, because then everyone will move on the water.
I have a good friend that is living on his yacht completely free of a dock. He has solar panels and a wind generator that makes his electricity. So he doesn’t even pay for moorage. Check out his website: http://kylecase.com
Hey I just thought of something funny. What if Marina live on a yacht at a Marina, In Marina Del Ray?
Marina, love the video outtakes of you watching the bird. Funny you made Cuckoo sound instead of a cheap cheap sound. I wonder if it means your going cuckoo for cocoa puffs?
Hey Cap: Are you in California? I Just got back from visiting my friend in Halfmoon Bay. He lives on his catamaran, and he took us out sailing on it. I would really like to do that some day. He may be leaving the country soon for missionary work and told me that I could stay on his boat to take care of it while he is gone. It would be at least 2 years. The only problem is that it puts me about 2 hours from most of my work assignments. I still might do it though. Regarding Marinas apartment, I am sure she will upgrade soon, but I love the fact that she does her videos from what looks like a small apartment. She deserves to be rich, but I love the humble look. I think most women would have put up a backdrop of some kind to hide the kitchen. The videos wouldn’t have half of the appeal they have now.
No not yet. Will be soon. I haven’t decided on San Francisco Bay or some where Los Angeles basin, like Del Ray or Long Beach.
Half moon Bay? Where? B.C. or Cali?
Dude, you should do it. At least for the experience of it to say “Hey I did that!” I have to warn you though. You might love it and never return to land again. If you do decided to live aboard, send me an email and I’ll help you if any questions arise. Its a different life style so might be somewhat weird at times but you will understand this is really the way to live. Just ask Morgan Freeman. He and Myrna have a Shannon 43 sailboat. They love the boat and the sailing lifestyle. If you like privacy, its the way to go.
Marina is rich in lots of things. She has most of the tools needed to convert it to wealth. She just needs good solid plans to build it.
Marina did put a back drop on some of her videos. I think she gave up on that idea. Your right they do have more appeal. I long to know more about who Marina is and what her life is like.
Damn passed my bed time.. Got to run bye.
Cap’n, nice idea, but those of us who live on land don’t have to worry about our homes sinking… of course you probably don’t have to worry about termites….
Sniperskaya, What I have discovered is they both have about the same number of problems, just different problems. Sinking is not even a concern. Even with 5 holes in the boat. Naw I would worry more about when the water heater might fail.
Homes fall into sinkholes all the time. Especially in Florida.
He has let stay on the boat before while he was out of town, and I really do like it. Halfmoon Bay is about 30 miles south of San Francisco. It is very beautiful and the fishing is good. When you come to California you have to check it out, and also Monterey, Bodega Bay and Fort Bragg. Fort Bragg is the best but it is way too far away from work for me. http://www.fortbragg.com/fort-bragg-attractions.php
http://www.city-data.com/picfilesv/picv25536.php
http://www.beachcalifornia.com/beach/monterey-bay.html
I will let you know when I do it. I will save my money while on the boat and when he returns I can buy my own.
Hey I spent a few days in Monterey Bay many moons ago. The Battleship Missouri was there sometime back in 1986 I think. I loved that town. Was Arnold mayor of Monterey Bay back then? Thanks for the link. Brings back memories.
You going to really do it? How very cool!!!
You have to tell me how you like it. Living on a boat is not for everyone but for those who make it work its totally awesome. I never want to live in a shack near a penthouse, an apartment with noisy neighbors, a condo with nosy neighbors, and a mansion ever again. I love living on the water. So much privacy. Something not of the norm. Fantastic view of the water. Cheap living (but don’t tell everyone) Oh and most of all… Freedom.
Visit my website contact page Geronimo and send me a message so I can get your email. I want to keep in contact and hear how things go with your live-a-aboard experiences.
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That was a surprise! and homework: Appedix?
Damn I was wrong, no teacher’s pet for me
Brilliant GTW game, I would have thought the origin would relate to pentultimate rather than sloped roof.
Appendix: something added on
yay I finally got one of those guessing games right
looking sexy as always Marina
5 stars has now been put on youtube
Just curious about something Marina…when you make your videos/lessons, do you use “Windows Movie Maker” to make your movies or do you use a different program? Thanks in advance Mwah
A lot of Youtubers got this one wrong? How could this be?
Because 75% of them think the answer to all of the questions is “nice boobs”
There’s one guy, all’s i’ve ever seen him say is… “Boobies”
Boobies…..Ooops there’s another one.
Yea I think your right Mr. Huchiee.
I like Boobies. I like the word Boobies also. Boobies,Boobies,Boobies. I just hope I never learn the origin of that word. Might remove the taste of the word.
Where are you today skipper?
I got it right this time by knowing it. I saw your methodoligy yesterday, will she bluff you in the next game? BTW I’m a youtuber & I married a wonderfull woman who years ago held the honourable title “Miss Innertubes” at a local Inner tube race event. Couldn’t resist telling the kids that a little while ago & I got the “Look”, as if it were the deepest, darkest secret I’d revealed, all good now. Cheers.
9 hours a day of class is where Im at today. I’m instructing the boys from Time Bandit and one gal from Campbell Tugs. Its a rigorous 12 and half days of class room instruction time. I should be done by the 26th. Then I move to the city of Kirkland for the summer.
Next game? Bluff me? I can only hope. I saw pass the pretty face and boobs to find some gray matter that interested me enough to visit this site. And all you guys (where are the gals?) here also to share words, and have fun conversations. Im addicted!!!
Cheers Buddy!!
Hey Capt did you get the e-mail I sent you. I hope you didn’t take offense to it. I thought it was kinda funny.
Mike
Yes I did Mike! Sorry didn’t reply yet.
My accelerated 100 ton Masters class takes a lot out of me. I get a zillion emails that just pile up on me. That was a wicked cool prom photos. I never went to prom. I thought it was stupid at the time. When I see Lemmings running somewhere I usually run the other way.
uuuhhhgg bed time..
Appendiculum? I’d guess the word “append”, meaning to add on to, or something which is added, like an appendage or an appendix. As in the sentence “I ‘append to add a room on to the side of me ‘ouse and me bloomin’ mother in law moved in with us!” (With a thick British accent.)
Sounds more like Rene from ” ‘allo, ‘allo!”
Funny, when I do a British accent in my head I hear Benny Hill…
I love Benny Hill. On of my old videos I had my friend do some Benny Hill slap stick. You know like Mr. Lead foot? heheheh
Thanks again Marina.
I’m on a roll.
Appendix?
Appendage?
My guess would be “appendix.”
In honor of seeing regular unleaded at $3.99 9/10 today….word of the day:
Bad fuel day: The mood or feeling one experiences after having just filled his or her vehicle with $4.00+ per gallon gasoline. (Usually consists of a sense of great economic despair, impending doom, anger, frustration, depression and/or a combination of all the above)
Good Morning Proz,
So you think you have it hard, do you?
Cheapest price I can find for regular unleaded in Aberdeen today is GBP 1.08/liter which comes out at USD 9.52/gallon.
Thank the gods I’m old enough to have a bus pass!
Well, it’s all relative. The price per gallon here has nearly doubled since January, 2006. It’s the rate of increase that’s tough to deal with.
Why is fuel so expensive there? Are there a lot of taxes applied?
46% Fuel Duty + 15% Sales Tax.
The government is trying to make it so expensive for ordinary people to drive that they will abandon their cars and leave the roads free for politicians to hog.
I think it’s about 1.52 € / liter over here in germany. that’d be … 2,37 USD / liter … which makes … 8.97 usd / gallon.
fuel is expensive b/c we don’t inva… never mind.
We have a gas station here in Fayetteville, NC that still at $3.02 for regular. But alas
it’s closed down. he couldn’t afford to buy the gas himself to sell to customers..
9.52 a gallon!? Dont worry folks thats coming to the US soon…How do think there gunna pay that “change” everyone is barking about
aLx – If you are referring to the invasion of Iraq, that cannot be responsible for lower oil prices in the U.S. – we still buy at the same market prices as oil is sold in Europe and everywhere else. The U.S. produces about 40% of its own oil and of the remaining 60%, most of that comes from Canada (the number one oil exporter to the U.S.), followed by Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Nigeria and Venezuela. Iraq is WAY behind all of those countries. Had their not been an Iraq War, then the price of oil globally would likely have been higher, including oil imported by Europe (since Iraq’s oil exports were strictly curtailed under the sanctions regime – which the Europeans and the Chinese violated, but not the Americans).
In Manchester England petrol hit £1.15 a litre today . Most of it is tax traditionally and has recently escalated due to oil prices and will now skyrocket because of our major participation in Iraq as US main partner.
I still ask where were the WMDs ? I agree with Alx sorry proz.
I sold my car. Bought a electric scooter. Use the bus when I can. Moved out of the apartment, bought a sailboat. I filled up the tank about 5 months ago. Still have 3/4 full tank. Rent is $425.00 a month. Living better than a movie star, doing just fine. The only gas pinch I feel is in the number of students in my classes.
http://www.gtatrafficsucks.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/assumetheposition.png
The Canadian way to look at it
Oh! Marina,
You’re keeping me on my toes with your deliberate mistakes, aren’t you.
In the video you appear to say “appendiculum”, whilst on the screen you display “appendicium”.
However, in the Latin-English dictionary I can only find:-
appendicula = a small addition/appendix/annex; appendage
appendicum = an appendage (no i before the u)
appenditia = appendages; appurtenances
appenditium = appurtenance; accessory; hanging cloth(eg curtain); pent-house. (t in place of the c)
So, assuming you mean the latter, as it contains the translation “pent-house”, you have me foxed (you foxy minx).
All the “append-” words in the OED seem to be attributed to the French “apendre” and thence the Latin “appendere”, or direct from Latin “appendix”, except for “appendicle” which is attributed to “appendicula” which is itself a diminutive form of “appendix”.
BTW, sorry I distracted you by walking on the roof.
An appendiculum is the small end of the furculum.
My wishbone is definitely connected to my Merrythoughts bone.
No.
She definitely pronounces it as it should be pronounced- Appendicium.
It’s just her accent.
I’ve noticed that she makes very few mistakes.
She seems to be quite meticulous and thorough in everything she does tbh.
Just take the way she writes for example- her thoughts are always well structured with very few errors.
In fact i often wonder if she has a slightly obsessive/perfectionistic personality because of this thoroughness (that’s a compliment BTW).
Me? Suggesting that teacher had made an error?
(John McEnroe impression coming up)
You can’t be serious, Man!
Maybe I should have put the phrasedeliberate mistake in quotation marks; sorreee.
OK, by Googlycheating I have discovered that appendicium is an alternative form of appenditium, maybe a newer form as it appears to be labelled M.L. which I presume is middle or modern Latin.
Still foxed about the other English word though.
Valkyrie
….needs food badly?
Flight of the Valkyries? Blue valkyrie needs food badly? Must go play Gauntlet 4 and watch Apocalypse Now
I think it means penthouse.
or apello
appello sorry for the miss-spelling
I thought I was right and finally the first to comment.
Love ya Marina
Mike
At 4:56 am? And to think I got razzed for “staying up all night waiting for a new video” by being the first responder at midnight or 1 am.
Okay, capman. You win the red-eye award for this round.
See my friend when it’s 4:56 there on the west coast its 8:56 here on the east coast. All I did was log on at that time and was the first.
Maybe red eye from some suds.
Wait a second; doesn’t that mean it was 7:56 on the East Coast or am I missing a time zone somewhere? Lessee now, Eastern 7:56, Central 6:56, Mountain 5:56, Pacific 4:56. Is there another zone for the NE maritime, like Prince Edward Isle, or is that the same time as Maine and Massachusetts? I’m confused.
time zones.
Yea I lied.
I was up earlier. I had to have my cup of joe. Plus I can’t do math very well. 
dude, but I’m not good at geography or math, how do I find my state?
this out of a school book?
phone book, my guess.
Mike,
Okay, now I get it. I had forgotten you’re in Fayetteville. Nice town. I love NC from the outer banks to the piedmont to the ridges. It’s been awhile, though. I spent some time in Raleigh, Goldsboro, up and down the I-95 and I-81 corridors, and saw a lot of the outer banks as a kid. First time I drove a car was on hwy 12 from the Hatteras Ferry to Nag’s Head.
It’s a small world isn’t it pennsyltucky9. Glade we could meet like this. I’ve done a lot of fishing at the outer banks.