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Matthew L. Martin (nothere@notnow.never) 2006/09/26 17:15

Charles Richmond wrote:
> jmfbahciv@aol.com wrote:
>> In article <obbnu3-faf.ln1@news.ducksburg.com>,
>>    Adam Funk <a24061@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>> On 2006-09-25, Kevin S  Wilson <rescyou@spro.net> wrote:
>>>
>>>>> (or "s/he")?
>>>> And you pronounce that abomination how, exactly?
>>> My grandfather used to shout "soo-WEE" to call the cows in for
>>> feeding.
>> That was pig language, not cow language.  Cow language for
>> calling them in to milk and feed was COM-bas.  You didn't need
>> to tell them much if there was feeding involved.
>>
>>> Similarly, "s/he" is pronounced "soo-HEE" to call the cow-orkers
>>> together.
>> You have forgotten animal farm talk.
>>
> Don't forget how to drive the mule. "Gee" means "go right"
> and "haw" means "go left".
>

Same language works on Oxen. They are more well know for taking vocal
commands because they are driven without bridles or reins.

"A mule will work for you faithfully for fifteen years for the chance to
kick you once". (Mark Twain)

Matthew

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                                           You can't get out of the game

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