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posted on March 23, 2009 09:09:04 PM new
Seen today:
I need a wench to put on my car hauler. I would like it to be a 5000 lb or bigger if possible. I have a truck or a 220 - 60 gal. air compressor to trade. I have other Items as well. If you are interested, please give me a call at my cell # xxx-xxx-xxxx. Unfortunately, I don't have much cash but am willing to trade for your wench. Thanks for your time.
I told SWMBO that she might worth a 60 gallon air compressor, and she was NOT amused....go figure 
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Helenjw
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posted on March 24, 2009 06:19:19 AM new
My husband may not be amused one of these days! He recently acquired a new air compressor to use in his basement metal shop. The damn thing is either spewing air or making noise like a helicopter taking off all day long. Besides the noise pollution, I suspect that it's responsible for fuses beginning to blow all over the house.
Hmmmm...think I'll check out Craig's List to see what I can get in trade.
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roadsmith
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posted on March 24, 2009 10:39:37 PM new
I wonder who the wench is?!
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Helenjw
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posted on March 25, 2009 06:18:23 AM new
Roadsmith, you ask "who is the wench?"
Well, you need to define your meaning of "wench" before anyone can answer your question. Does your concept of a wench bring to mind a young woman who is fair, fine, pretty, sweet, gallant, wise, honest and good? Someone who can speak well, dance well, sing well, and play well and work well and do every thing well? ....like someone described by Chaucer?
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roadsmith
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posted on March 25, 2009 09:30:13 AM new
Well, ummm, no. Not exactly the Chaucer meaning, Helen. My impression is that the word has evolved into a rather negative description of a young lady. Haven't got time right now to look up the current definition, and if I'm wrong I will stand corrected!
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Helenjw
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posted on March 25, 2009 10:25:30 AM new
You write, "Haven't got time right now..."
Maybe you and Hwahwa have a little something in common.
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Helenjw
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posted on March 25, 2009 10:55:01 AM new
Roadsmith, as a reminder, you asked, "I wonder who the wench is?!"
Your question is so bewildering. Surely you wouldn't take pains to avoid an explanation.
If you don't have the time or courage now to clarify your question, I'll wait until you do.
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kiara
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posted on March 25, 2009 02:03:57 PM new
I've been called a wench on occasion - in a fond way of course.
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Helenjw
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posted on March 25, 2009 03:25:54 PM new
Kiara
Definitions run the gamut from affectionate to scandalous. Since Roadsmith rejected the "fond" meaning, it will be interesting to learn what she really meant by that remark.
The previous two comments before hers, one by Profe and mine, were clearly intended to be humorous.
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kozersky
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posted on March 25, 2009 03:55:29 PM new
[ edited by kozersky on Mar 27, 2009 12:50 PM ]
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deichen
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posted on March 25, 2009 04:06:43 PM new
Yes, Kozersky, here is an example of one of your hit and runs:
http://www.vendio.com/mesg/read.html?num=28&thread=325531
I have a feeling being "too busy" does not apply on this one.
typo fixed
[ edited by deichen on Mar 25, 2009 04:07 PM ]
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roadsmith
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posted on March 25, 2009 05:31:17 PM new
Come on, Helen. I really was too busy, heading down the mountain in 5 minutes for an emergency doctor visit. Are we allowed, occasionally, to be too busy? Got back at 5 p.m. PDT and here I am. Did NOT mean to hit and run. I think the third definition below is the one I most frequently encounter in my reading.
1. A young woman or girl, especially a peasant girl.
2. A woman servant.
3. A wanton woman.
intr.v., wenched, wench·ing, wench·es.
To consort or engage in sex with wanton women. Used of a man.
[Middle English, short for wenchel, child, from Old English wencel.]
wencher wench'er n.
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kozersky
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posted on March 25, 2009 06:05:45 PM new
[ edited by kozersky on Mar 27, 2009 12:53 PM ]
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Helenjw
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posted on March 25, 2009 06:24:05 PM new
Roadsmith, Will you please explain the context in which you used the word wench.
You posted in the third post in this thread,
"I wonder who the wench is?!"
Will you please clarify that statement using your understanding of the definition of the word, wench.
[ edited by Helenjw on Mar 25, 2009 06:28 PM ]
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Helenjw
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posted on March 25, 2009 06:35:44 PM new
Only Profe and I had posted in this thread. To whom was your comment directed???
[ edited by Helenjw on Mar 25, 2009 06:38 PM ]
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roadsmith
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posted on March 25, 2009 08:33:20 PM new
Helen, please let it go. I was just making a joke with the misspelling of the word "wench." I have no idea who the "wench" is that the seller wanted to trade out. This is getting tiresome.
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"Here in America we are descended in blood and in spirit from revolutionists and rebels - men and women who ***dared to dissent*** from accepted doctrine. As their heirs, ***may we never confuse honest dissent with disloyal subversion."*** --Eisenhower
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cashinyourcloset
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posted on March 26, 2009 04:02:53 AM new
Tempest in a teapot. Hence, from whence the wench?
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neglus
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posted on March 26, 2009 04:24:04 AM new
OMG Helen - LIGHTEN UP!!
I found Profe's post amusing because it illustrated the misuse of the word "wench" (I believe that the person on CL meant "winch" but I am not a tool lady) in the Craig's list ad and how he then used it to tease SWMBO. Your followup post had nothing whatsoever to do with the malapropism. Did you think Profe was discussing air compressors?
Roadsmith does not have to define her use of the word "wench"! She used it in the way that Profe intended it be understood.
I don't know what is making you so cranky lately but for goodness sake, get over it. If it's the noisy air compressor, then by all means, TRADE IT IN!
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Helenjw
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posted on March 26, 2009 05:41:36 AM new
The truth, Neglus is that I'm not "so cranky". The story about the noisy compressor was intended to add some humor to the thread. Chaucer's words about a wench was an attempt to ameliorate what I considered a possible insult.
I believe that this misunderstanding could have been resolved earlier when Roadsmith first returned or by other readers who understood her meaning before she returned. In a similar circumstance if I thought that I might shed some light on another posters response I would have done so. I wouldn't wait until the end of the thread to call another poster "so cranky".
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neglus
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posted on March 26, 2009 06:55:13 AM new
Sorry Helen but I don't hang out here - this is the first time I read the thread so I commented at the earliest opportunity. I am not a "hit and runner" but visit when I get a chance (usually when scanning postcards). I thought her meaning was obvious, taken in context, and was surprised to see all the hoopla about it. It was just an attempt at humor, just as your comment was. One question about her meaning might have been "an attempt to ameliorate what I considered a possible insult" but four additional posts chiding Roadsmith for failing to comment is IMHO, CRANKY, or possibly just an indication you are spending too much time here. You saw what happened to SWMNBN - take heed.
Good lord the world is in such disarray right now, can't we find something else to talk about?
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Helenjw
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posted on March 26, 2009 07:58:43 AM new
No hoopla, Neglus. Just a serious concern about a comment with two possible interpretations, one of which appeared to be defamatory. Maybe Roadsmith was in a rush to leave when she crafted that ambiguous reply.
I have no way to estimate how much time you spend here just as you have no way to conclude that I spend too much time here. That thought is simply an illogical assumption on your part.
Looks like you have serious difficulty with analogies too.
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neglus
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posted on March 26, 2009 08:38:27 AM new
Trouble with analogies? LOL Proof is in the pudding:
USER ID: Helenjw
Date Joined: April 01, 2002 12:09:07 PM
Message Center Posts: 16032
USER ID: neglus
Date Joined: January 24, 2002 08:24:37 AM
Message Center Posts: 7337
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Helenjw
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posted on March 26, 2009 09:44:17 AM new
Your information is wrong about the number of posts that I have made througout the last several years here and on Ebay Outlook.
I began posting on Ebay Outlook September 17, 1999 under the ID Hjw. At that time, Kiara who is one of the most outstanding posters here today was also the most informative on Ebay Outlook.
So add about 4,954 to 16,032.
This board and Ebay Outlook used to be very popular and entertaining boards so it shouldn't be surprising that I spent some time here while selling on Ebay during the past several years.
Now, as I pointed out to you, there is no way that you can determine how much time I spend posting on this or any other board just as I can't determine how much time you are online.
I've often wondered why posters will use their assumption of how much time is spent by a particular poster as an insult while they are engaged in the same activity.
The flawed analogy that I referred to was your attempt to draw a comparison between Linda and me. Even she would get a kick out of that one.
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Helenjw
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posted on March 26, 2009 10:02:53 AM new
You will probably be delighted to know that I'm on my way to the grocery store...in the rain.
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neglus
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posted on March 26, 2009 10:24:45 AM new
drive carefully.
Now I have spent far more time on this than I intended (and I am done scanning) and I am sure you feel the same way. Have a great day!
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roadsmith
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posted on March 26, 2009 10:28:25 AM new
I do think we've beaten on this long enough. Let's stick a fork in it--we're done (I hope).
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"Here in America we are descended in blood and in spirit from revolutionists and rebels - men and women who ***dared to dissent*** from accepted doctrine. As their heirs, ***may we never confuse honest dissent with disloyal subversion."*** --Eisenhower
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kiara
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posted on March 26, 2009 12:43:33 PM new
I have no way to estimate how much time you spend here just as you have no way to conclude that I spend too much time here. That thought is simply an illogical assumption on your part.
A few years ago there were those who wrongly assumed I wasn't busy with much of anything else as I spent a lot of time on the boards yet I had more to do in a day and got more accomplished than I do now when I have more time to post but spend less time on the boards. Assumptions mean naught.
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Helenjw
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posted on March 26, 2009 05:01:45 PM new
Roadsmith says, "I do think we've beaten on this long enough. Let's stick a fork in it--we're done (I hope) "
How thoughtful, but too little too late to "stick a fork" in a discussion that has already ended.
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roadsmith
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posted on March 26, 2009 05:24:25 PM new
Sheesh.
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neglus
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posted on March 26, 2009 05:37:22 PM new
Shame on you Roadsmith! Don't you know it ain't over until Helen says it's over!?
It kind of got lost in all of Helen's badgering, but I hope your emergency doctor visit was not serious.
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