New Word of the Day

The New Word of the Day: 4/21/12

Abjure (ab-joor)

Definition: give up

Source: Thesaurus.com

Even when the detailing gets tough, he/she must never abjure the job or task. Rather use it as a learning experience, even if it does not come out as well as they hoped. Just as long as there was technique and processes learned, the job was a success.

Today on April 21...

1878 New York installs 1st firehouse pole

1948 1st Polaroid camera sold in US
 
Thank you FUNX725 for your addition to the thread!
 
Tundra_10 said:
The New Word of the Day: 4/21/12

Abjure (ab-joor)

Definition: give up
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Sitting with my Lady under a sky, t'was azure
Apropos for love-making, of this I was cocksure.
But this moment of desire was soon to slip away
"You've messed up my coiffure"! I heard her say.
Oh well, some other day thought I, time to abjure.

:)

Bob
 
abjure meaning - Bing

The new customer, a boastful connoisseur;
in the midst of the detail, offered his bet liqueur.
Not being done, nor one to incline;
I answered with the following line:
" To attain the best finish, I must abjure!"
 
Vegas Transplant said:
Bad weather, barf encrusted auto, lost prescription glasses, crappy pictures, budget blown, house sitter issues...and the list goes on.



...and now I can't get laptop to function properly!?!?!?

Hope all is well with you guys...

Serenity: A feeling of calm and peace.

Poorly planned and executed trips can tax ones serenity immensely.
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Vegas Transplant said:
abjure meaning - Bing

The new customer, a boastful connoisseur;
in the midst of the detail, offered his bet liqueur.
Not being done, nor one to incline;
I answered with the following line:
" To attain the best finish, I must abjure!"
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What happened to the 's'?

I've gotten my laptop back.
Now, to work on replacing my 'scripts.
 
The New Word of the Day: 4/22/12

Souse (sous)

Definition: make very wet

Source: Thesaurus.com

When initially detailing a car the detailer will souse the vehicle with a hose to knock off any loose debris before he/she uses a soapy sponge to do a thorough cleaning of the body panels.

Today on April 22...

1823 R.J. Tyers patents roller skates

1864 U.S. mints 2 cent coin

1994 In Denmark the largest lollipop, weighing 3,011 pounds, made
 
Vegas Transplant said:
Good day to you FUN. Hope you have a FUN day. Thanks.
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Thanks VT, I always try to. Hope yours is as fun as well!

Which reminds me of a "new word of the day":

Boffo

Definition: Excellent; extremely successful; great; fun beyond belief.

Tundra_10 said:
The New Word of the Day: 4/22/12

Souse (sous)

Definition: make very wet

Source: Thesaurus.com

....with a hose...
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I've experienced, and seen, firsthand, folks having boffo moments while sousing me with a waterhose.
But, more often than not, I too, joined in the kids' gaiety. Afterwards, we would all sat down to lunch together, sometimes to enjoy the sousemeat, (an example seen pictured below), and other delicacies and cold beverages, served by the "Lady of the House".




:)

Bob
 
FUNX725 said:
Thanks VT, I always try to. Hope yours is as fun as well!

Which reminds me of a "new word of the day":

Boffo

Definition: Excellent; extremely successful; great; fun beyond belief.



I've experienced, and seen, firsthand, folks having boffo moments while sousing me with a waterhose.
But, more often than not, I too, joined in the kids' gaiety. Afterwards, we would all sat down to lunch together, sometimes to enjoy the sousemeat, (an example seen pictured below), and other delicacies and cold beverages, served by the "Lady of the House".




:)

Bob
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Back in the 80's, sousemeat was the cure all prep before applying the hair of the dog remedy after a long Friday night of whiskey and honky tonkin'. Come to think of it, it's been several years since I've partaken of either...sousemeat or whiskey.

Boffo times the 80's were.

Mr. Boffo Archives
 
Vegas Transplant said:
Back in the 80's, sousemeat was the cure all prep before applying the hair of the dog remedy after a long Friday night of whiskey and honky tonkin'. Come to think of it, it's been several years since I've partaken of either...sousemeat or whiskey.

Boffo times the 80's were.

Mr. Boffo Archives
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Thanks for the "Boffo Archives" link, VT

It contains a cornucopia of relevant, applicable, apropos, etc., situational topics that I'm going to have a "Boffo-Time" utilizing on other AGO threads!!!

:D

Bob
 
FUNX725 said:
Thanks for the "Boffo Archives" link, VT

It contains a cornucopia of relevant, applicable, apropos, etc., situational topics that I'm going to have a "Boffo-Time" utilizing on other AGO threads!!!

:D

Bob
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You're welcome hand.

I most sincerely hope so FUN.
I can only imagine what will soon be revealed. Chuckling now in anticipation of future posts.
 
^^ Thank you VT and FUNX725 for your contributions!
 
For some odd reason; or, perhaps it's just related to my mulling-over some recent AGO threads...The word echelon came to mind.
Therefore I'll submit it as a "new word of the day" for 04.23.2012.

Echelon (éshə lòn)

Bing's Definition(s):
1.level in hierarchy: a level of authority or rank in an organization or system
2.aircraft formation with offset positions: a group of aircraft flying in positions behind and to one side of the aircraft in front
3.formation with offset positions: a formation in which individuals or units are positioned behind and to one side of those in front to give a stepped effect and allow each a clear view ahead

I've had folks ask me what is considered the best 'Last-Step-Product". That is, just exactly what determines that such a car-care product should be in the upper echelon out of all the LSP's available on the market today.
As it seems that many have pre-conceived ideas concerning this matter, I find it very difficult to appease these folks (My way, or the highway probably wouldn't go over well :D).

In order to: "Keep the Peace"...I find myself resorting to this Mike Phillips adage, and to paraphrase:

"Find something you like and use it often"


:)

Bob
 
Though I do understand that AGO is an enthusiast forum, where persons are dedicated to research, product, tools, personalities, method, etc.; many of the noob mistakes often end in irreparable damage. That is people, the OP in particular, using all types of household and industrial products found on the shelves of their garages, to fix simple problems on their automobile.
Also, in their haste to rectify the situation, many will seek advice without a clear photo of their dilema. Or no photo at all.

After receiving many posts ensuring that "X" product, or its competitors, would fix the OP's problem, I wonder how many of said enthusiast have ever faced that particular problem (friends, family, neighbors). Or even witnessed it first hand by a hysterical customer seeking ones services.

The point that I am making here is how can one who has never used anything other than car care products, OTC, to start, then graduated to the use and performance of upper echelon products and principles, offer any chance of redemption to the OP? Educated guesses are about as useful as teats on a boar hog. If you are not now, or have ever been the type to use caustic industrial cleaners, and, or products; or know what the results of using said on automobiles are; then I suggest thinking it through before you post.

Now, another of my peeves are the OP's who admittedly destroyed an aspect of their cars finish, who receive various solutions, yet never report back on their findings of using suggested products or methods. I don't care one way or the other whose method is perceived to be right or wrong. I feel that the entire community is deprived of useful knowledge when the circle is not completed.


The level of my verbosity increases when I'm on a rant.

Must close now, household chores await on this wet,dreary Monday morning.


Happy detailing... :autowash:
 
Thank you to both of you for your intellectual insight and contributions! Your hypothesis have not fallen on deaf ears!
 
The New Word of the Day: 4/23/12

consummate (kon-suh-meyt)

Definition: ultimate, best

Source: Thesaurus.com

The new detailer had a lot of strive and motivation to start his/her own business and consummate the detailing world.

Today on April 23...

1851 Canada issues its 1st postage stamps

1900 1st known occurance of word "hillbillie" (New York Journal)

1945 U.S. troops in Italy cross over river Po, I bet that stank! Yuck! :) just kidding

1965 Launch of 1st Soviet communications satellite

1972 Apollo 16 astronauts explore Moon surface

1985 Coca-Cola announced it is changing is secret flavor formula
 
Tundra_10 said:
The New Word of the Day: 4/23/12

consummate (kon-suh-meyt)

Definition: ultimate, best
(If I may so add...
Complete marriage: to make a marriage legally complete and fully valid by having sexual intercourse;
Fulfill relationship through sex: to bring a relationship to completion, or gratify a desire, especially by having sexual intercourse;
Conclude something: to bring something such as a business deal to a conclusion)

Today on April 23...

1900 1st known occurance of word "hillbillie" (New York Journal)
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Thanks for your "new word of the day", Tundra_10!
And...Thanks for the reminder. Because...

Yes...It's once again time to celebrate that momentous New York Journal event, (but it'll be a little late this year...Takes longer nowadays to round all the kinfolk up, it seems.



BTW: Pay no heed to the yellow sign...There'll be no such consummating goin' ons 'round here...Ya hear!!

:D

Bob
 
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