Page 19 of 24
Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 6:52 pm
by Tim_MaA_MidB
By the side of each bed, there was a metal box with a wooden lid for putting clothes and other items into... I don't know if it was a "slang" word as such, but weren't thay called settles?
Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 8:20 am
by englishangel
A settle is a wooden seat with storage underneath, like a wooden ottoman I suppose, so not a slang word.
Oftne found in hallways to sit ona and put on/take off your shoes.
Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 2:00 pm
by DavebytheSea
Tim_MaA_MidB wrote:By the side of each bed, there was a metal box with a wooden lid for putting clothes and other items into... I don't know if it was a "slang" word as such, but weren't thay called settles?
I am trying to get hold of one as I have never got out of the habit of dropping my clothes down by the side of my bed and my wife has now given up:
a) trying to re-train me and
b) picking up dirty underclothes off the floor.
I heard there were some in the scout hut ...... ??
Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 5:23 pm
by Tim_MaA_MidB
J.R. wrote:Funny you should mention that, Mary.
Not an expression used at CH, but
....
...in Brazil, the slang for the somewhat brief bikinis that are worn is "filo dental" which translates to dental floss.
Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 5:44 pm
by englishangel
And the beauty parlour hair removal waxing required to wear such a 'garment' is called a 'Brazilian' if you didn't know.
Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 5:45 pm
by DavebytheSea
It is so very educational, this forum.
Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 5:56 pm
by englishangel
Everything off is called a Hollywood.
Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 6:17 pm
by DavebytheSea
I felt like having a Hollywood in the garden today - lovely hot sunshine.
Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 6:40 pm
by J.R.
Tim_MaA_MidB wrote:J.R. wrote:Funny you should mention that, Mary.
Not an expression used at CH, but
....
...in Brazil, the slang for the somewhat brief bikinis that are worn is "filo
dental" which translates to dental floss.
Is that with the teeth in, or out ??
(I'll fetch me coat !)
Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 7:49 am
by Tim_MaA_MidB
DavebytheSea wrote:I felt like having a Hollywood in the garden today - lovely hot sunshine.
Not sure you have grasped(?) the gist ... !!!
Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 7:51 am
by DavebytheSea
lol
Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 8:06 am
by englishangel
DavebytheSea wrote:I felt like having a Hollywood in the garden today - lovely hot sunshine.
Apparently David Beckham has one!!!
For men it is called a BSC.
Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 8:11 am
by DavebytheSea
Ah! I see! A bare Votum cooler
Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 11:57 am
by J.R.
It was definitely a requirement when I spent a hot year at a small town near Nice, called Frejus in the late 60's.
It prevented prickly heat.
(No puns please, Girls !!)
Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 3:59 pm
by Tim_MaA_MidB
To hijack this thread a little more.....
a BSC is pretty much the norm (apparently) in Brazil too.
