To be honest I had heard of Flashman, but never read any of the novels. After it was mentioned on Admiral Cod, I decided to look into it. I may start reading the series, or maybe not.I was looking into it when I came across this article here. . Interesting to see how many things that are happening in our country are also occurring in Great Britain. I also came away with a new word to describe how I feel at times: scunnered. I even like the sound of it. After this weekend I feel very scunnered. The terrible tragedy followed by the media reporting pure speculation about motive, injuries, even recovery just minutes after the shooting. I had to turn it off, what a way to report one of this country's saddest days. It's to be expected I suppose .I wonder if Sir Sean is ever scunnered?
Oh yeah, one more thing. It's Auburn War Eagles, not Tigers( I lived outside of Opelika, I know) Beat the Ducks.
James! Glad to see you're back. I've missed your sweet comments.
ReplyDeleteThe media coverage is disgraceful. But when isn't it, regardless of topic?
And Mr. Connery in a kilt? Oh my! He's made me swoon since I was 15.
Scunnered is a brilliant Scottish word, Sean is most likely scunnered 5 days out of 7, it's a national past time for Scots,
ReplyDeleteI think 'scunnered' is the ideal word for the mood of this country today. I've heard my husband use that word from time to time & have just shrugged my shoulders wondering what he meant?
ReplyDeleteI'm a huge fan of you James but in this case I must say it's Oregon Ducks all the way! Quack!
Dear James,
ReplyDeleteI was so sad to hear of the recent events in your country.....what an awful tradgedy and such a terrible waste of lives.
Regarding Sir Sean....I'm sure that he is scunnered at least once a day. He might have played James Bond but he is human after all !!!!
I love to watch sport but,alas, I haven't a clue about the Eagles and Ducks so may the best team win.I shall remain impartial. XXXX
S H&H: He has the same effect on me!
ReplyDeleteTabitha: Probably has something to do with kilts and cold winds.
DT: Quack back at ya. Enjoy the game, I hope you don't end up scunnered.
War Eagle!! I hope Auburn beats the Ducks.
ReplyDeleteI love how the Scottish language always has just the right word.
ReplyDeleteI havn't seen much of the coverage - but then not being in the US keeps us out of the politics of most events.
Glad to see you back...if under unfortunate circumstances.
It's a good and appropriate word. Many thanks for the reminder. You say war eagles, she says Tigers. Go Ducks
ReplyDeleteScunnered. I like it, will use it, and sadly feel it daily. I agree James, the (print/digital) media more and more, as seen of recent makes me want ill with overall disgust; at home we call it the death and violence report. I prefer my CDs and records more and more, to even the radio. I refuse to watch television (no one in our house does), we use it as a monitor for films only. Thank you for the post.
ReplyDeleteWell as a huge Duck fan..I am certainly tonight scunnered. As for Toad, I'm glad I'm not alone!
ReplyDeleteI highly recommend the Flashman books...they are great fun....
ReplyDeleteGlad to see a post from you Sir....
Scunnered is a fantastic word! I like it almost as much as I like poppycock, so that's a lot :-)
ReplyDeleteHave just Googled to find that ducks and tigers playing together is not some sort of animal phenomenon in the US but rather a colledge game.... I hope...
ReplyDeleteMy hubby is transfixed to TV at the moment at ungodly hours watching the games up to the Super-dooperbowl.
I've got to admit, he looks pretty damn good in that kilt! Not too many men can pull that look off :-)
ReplyDeleteI love this line from the article: "Damn history. Let's pretend it didn't happen because we don't like the look of it."
ReplyDeleteScunnered sounds like a good word to me.
Love the word scunnered and Mr Connery looks very dashing too!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE finding new words and scunnered sounds like a keeper to me.
ReplyDeleteSean Connery takes my breath away. He could wear a lime green leisure suit and I would still swoon over him.
Scunnered again! I've just found your blog, and have enjoyed reading through your posts.
ReplyDeleteBest,
Liz