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15th December 06, 01:52 PM
#1
effect
Function: transitive verb
1 : to cause to come into being
2 : to bring about often by surmounting obstacles
3 : to put into operation
It basically means I'm trying to sound like a Scot when I address the haggis. Not trying to fool anyone, but having fun, honoring the bard (God rest his immortal soul, so mote it be), and add drama to introducing the haggis to the guests assembled.
Jim Killman
Writer, Philosopher, Teacher of English and Math, Soldier of Fortune, Bon Vivant, Heart Transplant Recipient, Knight of St. Andrew (among other knighthoods)
Freedom is not free, but the US Marine Corps will pay most of your share.
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15th December 06, 05:28 PM
#2
 Originally Posted by thescot
effect
Function: transitive verb
1 : to cause to come into being
2 : to bring about often by surmounting obstacles
3 : to put into operation
It basically means I'm trying to sound like a Scot when I address the haggis. Not trying to fool anyone, but having fun, honoring the bard (God rest his immortal soul, so mote it be), and add drama to introducing the haggis to the guests assembled.
I am sure it will be fine with everyone if you, or whoever does it, can fool at least the haggis....
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15th December 06, 07:55 PM
#3
Fooling Haggi
 Originally Posted by gilmore
I am sure it will be fine with everyone if you, or whoever does it, can fool at least the haggis....
Those little critters ain't too smart anyway. If they were, they wouldn't accept the invitation to the supper.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go order a sheep's stomach.
Jim Killman
Writer, Philosopher, Teacher of English and Math, Soldier of Fortune, Bon Vivant, Heart Transplant Recipient, Knight of St. Andrew (among other knighthoods)
Freedom is not free, but the US Marine Corps will pay most of your share.
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