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09-19-2010, 10:36 AM

#41

prairiequeen

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I believe I will use that phrase once in awhile.

09-19-2010, 11:00 AM

#42

Qbee

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MistyMarie

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsb38327

What is a Cock up?

I was wondering the same thing. I had to laugh because it sounds a bit naughty... :oops: :lol:

Oh my....I must admit I did too :oops:

And your block is wonderful!! :D

09-19-2010, 11:00 AM

#43

grammyj

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Originally Posted by dsb38327

What is a Cock up?

You have to remember in the UK they have different ways of saying things. my son married a girl from there, some things they say sound very different than how we would say it.

09-19-2010, 11:30 AM

#44

pab58

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Originally Posted by Joan Rosemary

I do appologise for the implications. This is a terminology which is used quite often in England when you've messed up. Sorry if it has upset anyone. It wasn't intentional.
LOL

Just goes to show how English isn't English isn't English....is it? My students think all English is the same (i.e. American English is the same as British English), and I will often give them examples of how different English words are used to describe or name the same thing. However, I won't be giving them this one as an example. :lol: :lol: There are just some phone calls from parents that you want to avoid! :shock:

Here, in the U.S., a "cock up" is a "screw-up." :wink:

09-19-2010, 11:34 AM

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Beffy_Boo

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Joan Rosemary

I do appologise for the implications. This is a terminology which is used quite often in England when you've messed up. Sorry if it has upset anyone. It wasn't intentional.
LOL

I love learning the slang/terminology from around the world. Since a friend told me what "randy" means to Brits I chuckle every time I meet someone with that name. Funniest is a lady I volunteer with who is extremely prim and proper with that name. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Don't be so upset about your block...we've all made them...and some of us actually have it down to a science at times.

09-19-2010, 11:46 AM

#46

PurpleBecca

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Hi! As an English woman I knew what you meant about a cock up!!!

This block looks MORE THAN fine to me - you REALLY, REALLY are being too hard on yourself!!!

Great job = keep working on it!!!

09-19-2010, 11:51 AM

#47

MadQuilter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dsb38327

What is a Cock up?

I know what it is in the US. lol I think it is the equivalent of a goof up in the UK.

Don't beat yourself up - you are a beginner and honestly, I would not have posted pics of my first attempts. So good for you. The other good thing is that you can take your blocks and identify what you can improve on your next piece. I think your colors are pretty. Very traditional.

09-19-2010, 11:58 AM

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nwm50

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Ditto CarrieAnne for me too! LOL

09-19-2010, 12:21 PM

#49

colleen53

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i was expecting to see a rooster block or something.... love the different terminlogies !!! lol

09-19-2010, 08:35 PM

#50

tooMuchFabric

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Have heard the term routinely and often in films with British actors. "Now 'at's a right cockup, 'at is, innit?"

No offense taken whatsoever.

And I actually like the block as it is.
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