Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/01/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Jim: No apology necessary. I mean, up here we buy bedroom suites (pron. "sweets"); in some parts of the South, it's bedroom suites (pron. "soots"). We know what it means, what it is - just pronounce it differently. Same goes for geographic features, flowers, you name it. Besides, I always thought "Jonquil" was a really cool word. Best, bobinseattle. On Jan 12, 2007, at 19:27, Jim Nichols wrote: Bob, After doing a little on-line research, I find that you are correct. The correct name for the flower is Daffodil. The term Jonquil is misused in parts of North America, and actually refers to a different flower. Thanks for pointing this out. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Shaw" <rsphotoimages@comcast.net> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 4:15 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] January Jonquil > In the pacific NW we call them Daffodils, and believe me, they are > deep in the soil under a blanket of snow. > > 17F this morning at 0700. > > Lovely shot, would be a welcome site up here! > > bobinseattle > > > > On Jan 12, 2007, at 13:21, Jim Nichols wrote: > > LUGGERS, > > We are having strange weather this season. It's warm today, with a > cold wave coming from the Northwest. As I policed the roadway > alongside my house, I spotted a Jonquil blooming in early January. > Since it won't last long, I couldn't resist a shot, though I couldn't > get low enough to get the proper perspective. > > Jim Nichols > Tullahoma, TN USA > > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Jonquil.JPG.html > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information