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Word for the Day, Monday, May 23, 2005
verbivores | 5/23/05 | xs

Posted on 05/23/2005 5:05:33 AM PDT by xsmommy

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In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day".

irascible

adj
i·rasci·bili·ty or i·rasci·ble·ness n. i·rasci·bly adv.

1. Prone to outbursts of temper; easily angered. 2.Characterized by or resulting from anger. 3: quickly aroused to anger; "a hotheaded commander" [syn: choleric, hotheaded, hot-tempered, quick-tempered, short, short-tempered] 4: characterized by anger; "a choleric outburst"; "an irascible response" [syn: choleric]

Etymology: Middle English, from Old French, from Late Latin rscibilis, from Latin rsc, to be angry, from ra, anger. See eis- in Indo-European Roots.]

Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for the Day in a sentence.
The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day.

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Practice makes perfect.....post on....




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To: xsmommy

She just called-I'm off to bring them through the maze of roads...


201 posted on 05/23/2005 3:23:47 PM PDT by Texan5 (You've got to saddle up your boys, you've got to draw a hard line...)
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To: TheGrimReaper

; )


202 posted on 05/23/2005 3:24:50 PM PDT by xsmommy
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To: Texan5

Relax, take a deep breath. I am sure they were just anxious to see you again. All will be fine.


203 posted on 05/23/2005 3:26:34 PM PDT by tioga
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To: Texan5

Aren't you glad you wound up with the one in the family who has good sense instead of someone like your SIL? That's me, trying to find your silver lining in the dreaded family visit. Isn't it bizarre how they see us as the local Marriott, there to cater to their every whim and then they'll say something like, "well we didn't take a real vacation - we just went to visit family" and then you want to smack them.


204 posted on 05/23/2005 4:00:04 PM PDT by secret garden (Go Spurs Go!)
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To: xsmommy; tomkat

I was plenty irascible for a few seconds when I saw what I'd wrought, but after that I was too busy laughing at myself to be bugged by any ribbing.


205 posted on 05/23/2005 4:30:46 PM PDT by Argh
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To: VRWCmember
HAH!

She should be so lucky...

206 posted on 05/23/2005 4:31:55 PM PDT by Argh
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To: TheGrimReaper

HAH!!!


207 posted on 05/23/2005 4:33:11 PM PDT by Argh
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To: Argh
You were the best of sports
208 posted on 05/23/2005 4:37:31 PM PDT by tomkat
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To: xsmommy
Goooood Evening, xs, and the group ;-)

I am exceedingly irascible today, though surprisingly, not due to any political upheavals, liberal outpourings, nor tinfoilhatted law proposals. Gwmoore simply had a bad weekend (LOL).

My Irascibility began with the malfunction of my brand new radio control computer, which I discovered, had no sound card output, and gwmoore was forced to lug same back to the 'puter store this AM... gwmoore's irascibility was further stoked by the fuel of having to deal with "late 20's early '30's total computer geek" who was NOT interested in the aforementioned gwmoore's credentials, nor the USE to which he was putting the "custom designed" computer. Yes, it's fixed (I guess) but said geek was on phone to gwmoore approx 1845 (store closes at 1900) tells gwmoore "jumpers were misconfigured" and hangs in silence, as if the writer did something obscene. I informed geek that " that's the way it was, etc etc and made attempt to explain 'puters use and why 2 sound cards are needed calling one "primary" and one "secondary". Geek states "there aren't any "primary and secondary sound, uh, uh sir (had real problem with sir), they are just sound cards". Gwmoore refrained from reading riot act, threatening Capt's mast, quoting CV and resume to geek, teeth were gritted, thoughts of gratuitous violence were entertained, and promptly discarded ;-)....... ^^%%$$%%##^&&&***(((( Geeks!!!!!! Doesn't he KNOW he's talking to an ENGINEER!!!!! (well, you get the picture LOL)..

Ok, I am calming down, and it IS a great computer store, but I wanted to grill said geek about his political leanings and his screen name and tagline at DU, but also refrained, neither time, place, nor correct behavior ;-) Anyhow, is it any wonder that I am irascible???? I think not!!

Second reason for irascibility. The "cold [allergy?] from hell" has descended upon my entire being. Since I feel crummy, I will behave as irascible as I desire in the classroom today, thank you.. I will take cold medicine and become "stuned", as if with a "beeber like device".. I will cause disruptions with my irascibility.... I will also close out now, and quit babbling on and on and on ROTFL.......

Greg (so irascible, he could chew through solid concrete)

209 posted on 05/23/2005 5:09:43 PM PDT by gwmoore (As the manual for the Russian Nagant revolver states: "Target Practice:'At the Deserter, FIRE' '')
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To: gwmoore
Ok, I am calming down, and it IS a great computer store, but I wanted to grill said geek about his political leanings and his screen name and tagline at DU, but also refrained, neither time, place, nor correct behavior ;-) Anyhow, is it any wonder that I am irascible???? I think not!!

my fave part LOL!!!

210 posted on 05/23/2005 5:23:29 PM PDT by xsmommy
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To: gwmoore

dang, i better give you a grade or you might bite MY head off!! A++++! ; )


211 posted on 05/23/2005 5:24:00 PM PDT by xsmommy
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To: xsmommy
Why thanks, xs,

I did, however, behave like a gennulman, and didn't haul geek over coals, apply hot pokers, flush his 'puter texts down toilets, etc etc, while asking " Are You Now, Or Ever Have Been, A Member of DU???? The Communist Party? Al Queida? the Democratic Party? The Brady Organization?" ROTFLMAO!!!

I m glad you enjoyed it..... tnx fer the grade, teach ;_ I'll try not to be irascible tomorrow, show up for class on time, and participate in the group discussion, instead of cutting class and going shooting, which I wanted to do LOL (I don't think this "cold" is gonna clear up, and my eyes have what feels like sandpaper under the lids, with the expected result...No way is shooting possible if ya can't see ;-)..

Greg

212 posted on 05/23/2005 5:37:03 PM PDT by gwmoore (As the manual for the Russian Nagant revolver states: "Target Practice:'At the Deserter, FIRE' '')
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To: Texan5
What's the big deal? I never know how many family members are dropping in for dinner, until dinner is over. So what?

Of course, my wife might have a different take...LOL.

213 posted on 05/23/2005 5:39:58 PM PDT by patton ("Fool," said my Muse to me, "look in thy heart, and write.")
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To: gwmoore
i have the same eyeball problem myself. and it rained and should have washed some of the pollen out.

i am ready to burst a vein over the *(^(*^% RINOS reaching a compromise on the filibuster!

214 posted on 05/23/2005 5:41:04 PM PDT by xsmommy
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To: xsmommy

If the RNSC thinks it will get a penny from me they are insane.

Chaffee and Snowe should lose in 2006. If DeWine signed on for this than I am voting against him and recommending it to all my friends.

Who all signed this thing? Did that little closet case from South Carolina sign it?


215 posted on 05/23/2005 5:43:12 PM PDT by NeoCaveman (Nuke em)
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To: xsmommy

I think that they are an irascible lot.


216 posted on 05/23/2005 5:43:33 PM PDT by patton ("Fool," said my Muse to me, "look in thy heart, and write.")
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To: xsmommy
i am ready to burst a vein over the *(^(*^% RINOS reaching a compromise on the filibuster!

Ruck the fINO's

217 posted on 05/23/2005 5:43:53 PM PDT by NeoCaveman (Nuke em)
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To: dubyaismypresident

i think warner did and yeah i think the closet case did also.


218 posted on 05/23/2005 6:00:21 PM PDT by xsmommy
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To: tioga

That totally ruined my day.


219 posted on 05/23/2005 6:24:22 PM PDT by Gabz (My give-a-damn is busted.)
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To: Texan5

Good Grief - I wish you luck, FRiend - and lots of patience.


220 posted on 05/23/2005 6:27:27 PM PDT by Gabz (My give-a-damn is busted.)
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