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09-13-2005, 11:34 PM
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#2401
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WacKtose Intolerant
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: PenskeWorld
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Are You My Mother?
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Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
Is this book still sold and read?
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YMMV, but I think you might be able to buy it on Amazon. I'm not sure if people actually read it after the purchase.
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09-14-2005, 01:56 AM
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Hello, Dum-Dum.
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 10,117
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Originally posted by nononono
I hate those Boynton books, too. But Barnyard Dance is marginally better than Pajama Time (ooh, yeah, it's Pajama Time!).
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You lack appreciation for the finer things. "Moo Baa La La La" rawks. So does "But Not the Hippopotamus." At least one of Boynton's books requires actually knowing the song that goes with it; "Snuggle Puppy" sucked until I learned the song. |
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09-14-2005, 10:53 AM
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I am beyond a rank!
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: In that cafe crowded with fools
Posts: 1,466
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Quote:
Originally posted by Atticus Grinch
You lack appreciation for the finer things. "Moo Baa La La La" rawks. So does "But Not the Hippopotamus." At least one of Boynton's books requires actually knowing the song that goes with it; "Snuggle Puppy" sucked until I learned the song.
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Ecch. I hate them less than I used to, but I think I'm just getting worn down. Actually, the only one I actively dislike now is Doggies, which takes forever, and all my little one wants to hear is "woof," anyway.
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09-14-2005, 12:08 PM
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Classified
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: You Never Know . . .
Posts: 4,266
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Quote:
Originally posted by nononono
Ecch. I hate them less than I used to, but I think I'm just getting worn down. Actually, the only one I actively dislike now is Doggies, which takes forever, and all my little one wants to hear is "woof," anyway.
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Doggies is indeed godawful (though popular) -- the only book I quietly took out of the rotation. I like all of the other Boynton books I've read (which is most of them).
S_A_M
P.S. In Hippos Go Berserk, there is an exterior shot of the house during the wild party. The face that appears in the small window in the upper left -- which is undoubtedly a bathroom window, certainly appears to be that of a hippo taking a leak.
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09-14-2005, 12:18 PM
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Hello, Dum-Dum.
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 10,117
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Originally posted by Secret_Agent_Man
P.S. In Hippos Go Berserk, there is an exterior shot of the house during the wild party. The face that appears in the small window in the upper left -- which is undoubtedly a bathroom window, certainly appears to be that of a hippo taking a leak.
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And you should see what she put in "Hippos With Low Self Esteem." Talk about Easter eggs! |
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09-14-2005, 12:44 PM
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I am beyond a rank!
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Appalaichan Trail
Posts: 6,201
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Are You My Mother?
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Originally posted by Penske_Account
YMMV, but I think you might be able to buy it on Amazon. I'm not sure if people actually read it after the purchase.
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Are you kidding me? MM and the Steam Shovel is extremely popular in my house (with the younger set, anyway). The Little House is a favorite as well. |
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09-14-2005, 12:51 PM
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I am beyond a rank!
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Appalaichan Trail
Posts: 6,201
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Are You My Mother?
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Originally posted by Secret_Agent_Man
Dude, I hate to break this to you, but the SNORT is really a piece of heavy construction equipment. (Plus, its kind of mean to correct a kid on this stuff.)
If I were more manly, I would know the name of the SNORT -- but I am struggling to recall whether it is a bucket loader.
S_A_M
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Ahem. I think it can be called a tractor (as opposed to rubber-tired) because of the way it moves (on those tractor thingies instead of wheels).
It is a front-end loader with bucket (not, however, a clamshell bucket). |
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09-14-2005, 02:10 PM
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Rageaholic
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: On the margins.
Posts: 3,507
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Are You My Mother?
Quote:
Originally posted by dtb
Ahem. I think it can be called a tractor (as opposed to rubber-tired) because of the way it moves (on those tractor thingies instead of wheels).
It is a front-end loader with bucket (not, however, a clamshell bucket).
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Are you suggesting this should be added to the reading list?
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09-14-2005, 02:25 PM
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Classified
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: You Never Know . . .
Posts: 4,266
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Are You My Mother?
Quote:
Originally posted by dtb
Ahem. I think it can be called a tractor (as opposed to rubber-tired) because of the way it moves (on those tractor thingies instead of wheels).
It is a front-end loader with bucket (not, however, a clamshell bucket).
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I was also thinking front-end loader, but I think Spookyfish is right about "steam shovel" The resemblance is remarkable.
However, I don't agree that any machine moving on tracks can really be called a "tractor". The actual tractors that I ahev seen all have wheels with tires. Your argument would apply equally well to TANKS.
S_A_M
[Looking around to see if he shows up]
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09-14-2005, 02:58 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Pop goes the chupacabra
Posts: 18,532
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Are You My Mother?
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Originally posted by Secret_Agent_Man
I was also thinking front-end loader, but I think Spookyfish is right about "steam shovel" The resemblance is remarkable.
However, I don't agree that any machine moving on tracks can really be called a "tractor". The actual tractors that I ahev seen all have wheels with tires. Your argument would apply equally well to TANKS.
S_A_M
[Looking around to see if he shows up]
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DTB probably has this site as her son's homepage, but:
http://www.cat.com/cda/layout?m=37840&x=7
And, as your intuition tells you, tractors usually have wheels, not treads.
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=tractor
Even caterpillar makes clear this customary layout, as it has a "track-type tractor" DTB will no doubt confirm the compound adjective would be surplussage were it otherwise. |
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09-14-2005, 04:17 PM
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Wild Rumpus Facilitator
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: In a teeny, tiny, little office
Posts: 14,167
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Are You My Mother?
Yes. At least it was about 4 years ago. Wonk Monster read it to death.
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09-14-2005, 05:24 PM
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World Ruler
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 12,057
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Curious George and the Nazis
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09-14-2005, 05:31 PM
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Guest
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Are You My Mother?
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Originally posted by spookyfish
This is a bucket loader.
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Also known as a Digger.
For tractor fans everywhere, I bought this book recently - it is adorable.
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09-14-2005, 05:35 PM
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Random Syndicate (admin)
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Romantically enfranchised
Posts: 14,276
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Curious George and the Nazis
By the by, the Man in the Yellow Hat is an easy Halloween costume if anyone's stuck for ideas. Kids and adults will think it inspired.
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09-14-2005, 05:51 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Pop goes the chupacabra
Posts: 18,532
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Curious George and the Nazis
Quote:
Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
By the by, the Man in the Yellow Hat is an easy Halloween costume if anyone's stuck for ideas. Kids and adults will think it inspired.
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Why not just go as Cecil Rhodes? Too subtle? |
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