Up the road or down, sometimes further afield, often not for long, we're out most days.
Friday, 16 May 2008
Trédaniel plan d'eau, afternoon (Friday)
A small red tractor is mowing the grass around the mairie. The smell has always put me in mind of bananas; I've heard there is some molecular reason for this.
The philologist, Pierre Calembour, agrees with you. In his book on the Language of Sheep, he refers to the articultion "baa nanas" as an indication of an ovine preference for the fruit.
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The philologist, Pierre Calembour, agrees with you. In his book on the Language of Sheep, he refers to the articultion "baa nanas" as an indication of an ovine preference for the fruit.
Lucy said
Go on Joe! If it were 1st April I'd suspect you made that up!
I've never thought "bananas" . . . but I will smell deeply next time and see if I can pick up a whiff.
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