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NEWS & VIEWS OAIA

May 2015

President

Peter Cannon

Vice President

Mike Huffman

Publisher

Janet Benn

Proof Reader

Marjorie Nielsen

Treasurer

Rose Kelly

Assistant Treasurer

Ken Budarick

Secretary

Audrey Hillis

Membership Director

Marjorie Nielsen

Directors

Howard Elson

Margaret Hawryluk

Ellie Mosher

Joanne Price

Helga Brown

Markham Seniors Activity Centre -22 Water Street, Markham. ON L3P 7P9

Phone: 905- 294- 5111

The News & Views is published nine times annually.

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Lunch Learn Linger May 2015 Monday, May 4

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Ruth- Pharmasave Bathroom safety and questions Monday, May 11

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Susan Booth-Chapel Ridge What your Executor needs to Know. Monday, May 18

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Victoria Day Monday, May 25

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Our own Melody Makers >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Lunch Learn Linger June 2015 Monday, June 1

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Ricky Kwan- launch of pickup and home delivery for all your dentist needs & care of your teeth. Monday, June 8

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Doug Clarke and friends— Music and member participation Monday, June 15

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Come out and make a bookmark for yourself or a friend. Cost $3.00 to cover expenses Monday, June 22

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O.A.I.A. ANNUAL PICNIC Come out have a hamburger with all the fixings and play some games win some prizes. Monday, June 29

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Our own band the Melody Makers …………………………………… This is the last Lunch Learn linger until September 14

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Jack Garson will be with us then Cost will be $3.00.

President’s Report ….Peter Cannon

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H ello everyone,

First of all let me say how pleased I am that Spring has finally given us some really lovely days, sunshine and blue skies make most people happier. We just had our Volunteer Lunch at the Mandarin Restaurant. Most of our gallant band of volunteers were able to be there and it was truly great to see them able to relax and enjoy some leisure time together. It is our way of thanking them in a tangible manner for all the hard work they do for our club all year long. Our News and Views publisher of many years is leaving her post and we need a special person, who really likes to work with words, ideas and pictures to take on this job. The present publisher is willing to help the new person to become aware of and comfortable in the job. If you believe you could do this job please do let the Front Desk have your name, you will be contacted by the Board. If we cannot find a new publisher it may be necessary to cease this publication, I hope not. Nominations for the Board of Directors commenced April 20th and close on May 8th, I hope to see some new candidates for the various positions which are open this year. It is important that new blood be infused into the club, some of your Board have served for a long time and feel the need to retire, we thank them most sincere-ly for their efforts. This is your club, do vote for the candidates of your choice, give them your support in making the organization even better. Better still, put yourself up as a candidate, if you do not get elected this time, try again next year. The club will be closed for Victoria Day holiday on Monday May 18th and will re-open on Tuesday May 19th. Enjoy your club, give your fellow members a smile, their return of smile will make you feel better. Please help your Convenors to make things run smoothly and don't forget to thank them for their efforts. Please wear your badges, they are a require-ment of access to club activities.

SNOOKER REPORT – WINTER SESSION 2015

WE HAVE JUST COMPLETED THE WINTER SESSION FROM OUR SNOOKER

ROOM. THIS HAS PROVEN TO BE ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL SESSION WITH 10

TEAMS COMPETING FOR THE NELL DUNN CHAMPIONSHIP AWARD. IT WAS A

VERY BUSY TIME FOR THE CAPTAINS AS MANY PLAYERS WENT SOUTH AND

THE CAPTAINS WERE FORCED TO RESORT TO THE SPARE LIST MANY TIMES IN

ORDER TO FILL OUT THEIR TEAMS. AT THE END OF THE REGULAR SEASON

GORD MacRAE AND HIS TEAM FINISHED FIRST A MERE 2 POINTS AHEAD OF

MARK BARRETT AND HIS TEAM. ALL 10 TEAMS MADE THE PLAYOFFS AND ON

CHAMPIONSHIP DAY IT PROVED THAT GORD AND MARK WERE THE BEST

TEAMS OVER THE COURSE OF THE SEASON AS THEY PLAYED OFF FOR THE

CHAMPIONSHIP.

ON TUESDAY, APR. 7 WE HELD OUR SEASON ENDING LUNCHEON AND

CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES. WE HAD A FINE LUNCH WHICH CAME FROM T & T’S

AND PIANO MUSIC SUPPLIED BY ERICH TRAUGOTT, BRIAN WEBB AND LES MIS-

CAMPBELL. THEN IT WAS OFF FOR ACTION IN THE SNOOKER ROOM. THE

GAMES WERE GREAT WITH MARK’S TEAM SQUEAKING OUT A VICTORY OVER

GORD AND TAKING HOME THE NOW COVETED NELL DUNN CHAMPIONSHIP

AWARD.

I WOULD PERSONALLY LIKE TO THANK OUR LADY SNOOKER PLAYERS

WHO SET UP AND ORGANIZE THE LUNCHEON, ERICH, BRIAN AND LES FOR

PROVIDING THE MUSIC AND ALL OF THE PLAYERS WHO HAVE SUPPORTED ME

IN KEEPING OUR SNOOKER ROOM A VERY ACTIVE AREA OF OUR SENIORS CEN-

TRE.

….BOB INKSTER

CONVENOR

BINGO May 2015 Wed. 6th 7:00 pm Wed. 13th 7:00 pm Wed. 20th 7:00 pm Fri. 22nd 1:00 pm Wed. 27th 7:00 pm ...Surinder Singh — Convenor

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FRIDAY LUNCHES Friday, May 1 No lunch. Friday, May 8 Red's burgers Ice cream and cookies Tea and coffee. $4.00 Friday, May 15 Club Lunch Salad Quiche Roll and butter. Dessert. Tea and coffee $6.00 Friday, May 22 Red's burgers. Ice cream and cookies Tea and coffee BINGO $4.00 Friday, May 29 Club Lunch Juice Fish and chips. Cole slaw. Roll and butter Dessert Tea and coffee. $6.00

WOODCARVING We meet Thursday mornings from 9 a.m. until noon. We would enjoy your company. No experi-ence necessary. Bring your ideas to the group and we will show you how. Bring a piece of wood, an idea or just your curiosity until you get started and we will help you. ...Zdenek Brezina Assistant Convenor

THE WEDNESDAY AFTER-NOON KNITTING CLUB welcomes you into Spring. As I write this the sun is shining and the sky is blue but there is a sharp wind. Oh well we can’t have everything. We have had a good turn out over the winter months despite the weather and holidays to the south and we have a good start for Fall and the bazaar. Again I would like to thank Kris-tine, Nelly and two anonymous donors for their yarn and sup-plies. Please keep an eye out for new items in the display case over the summer and into the Fall as we will be here throughout the sum-mer. Enjoy the month of May and don’t forget to vote this month in the upcoming Board election. ….Joyce Bulgin - Convenor

NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS Janet Benn our publisher oft the News &Views is retiring after 9 years. The June issue will be the Last One if no one from the member-ship comes forward to take on this responsibility immediately. I’m sure some of you have this talent and ability to take on this position, maybe two of you would work on it together. Our newsletter has been ongoing since the club began, let’s not let it stop now. Please contact Marjorie @ [email protected] or 905-472-6848. We want to thank Janet for the Excellent job she has done over the years as our Publisher and wish her well in her retirement. …..Marjorie Nielsen Director

Banana Cake. Beat until soft, 1/2 c. (4oz) butter. Add 11/2 c. (8oz) sugar. Blend these ingredients until they are very light and creamy. Beat in, one at a time, 2 eggs. Put aside. Sift together 21/4 c. (1/2 lb) cake flour, 1/2 tsp. baking powder, 3/4 tsp. soda, 1/2 tsp. salt. Prepare, 1 c. lightly mashed bananas, add 1 tsp. vanilla and 1/4 c. sour cream. Add the sifted ingredients to the butter mixture in about 3 parts alternately with thirds of the banana mixture. Beat after each addition until smooth. Bake the cake in two greased 9 inch layer pans in 350 degrees F. oven for about 1/2 hour. When cool, place 2 sliced bananas between the layers. Sprinkle with powdered sugar or white icing on the top. ...submitted by Susan Holland.

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Thursdays 10:00 A.M –12 Noon

East Activity Room

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Players at all levels ar

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….Les Miscampbell

Convenor

TRAVEL DESK NEWS FOR MAY 2015 Please check the Travel Desk for upcoming trips. Butterflies and Cars and Buffet Lunch at the Mandarin – Wednesday, May 20

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Ladies, bring your man on this fascinating tour of the Toyota Plant in Cambridge. First we visit the famous Butterfly Conservatory in Cambridge. Lunch at the Mandarin Restau-rant. After a short presentation of the Toyota plant, a guide will take us through the Toyota Manufacturing Plant by motorized trams. You will see their welding and assembly shops where they build Corollas, Matrix and the Lexus RX350. Please note in the flyer the importance of the Toyota plant’s Safety Rules. Only natural fibres of clothing may be worn in the plant while touring, such as cotton, linen, wool and silk, NO polyester, rayon or acrylic. Our final stop will be at Knapp’s indoor Country Market before we had home. COST: $82.00 NM $87.00. Seats are still available. Port Perry, Parkwood Estate, Archibald Winery and White Feather Farms and Market, Wednesday June 17

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Guided tour of Parkwood Estate and Gardens in Oshawa. Lunch in Port Perry is on your own. You will have lots of shopping time. Wine tasting and guided tour of Archibald Orchard and Es-tate Winery. On the way home we stop at White Feather Farms and Market. COST: $54.00 NM $59.00. Seats still available. Grand River Lunch and Cruise, West of Caledonia – Wednesday, July 8

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Upon arrival we will be served complimentary coffee and muffins and see a short presentation about the cruise. We will be entertained by the The Blazing Fiddles. 3 course roast beef lunch will be served while cruising on the Grand River. After we return you can purchase baked goods. A one hour Six Nations guided tour and Native craft shop is also included. Cost: $84.00 NM $89.00. Wait list only. Sweet Charity at Shaw Festival Theatre, Niagara On The Lake, Tuesday September 15

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First stop at the Magnotta Winery for some tasting and shopping. In Niagara on the lake we have lunch at the Pillar and Post. We have reserved gold seating for Sweet Charity stage pro-duction which takes in l960’s New York setting, enjoying music and dance such as Big Spender, and If My Friends Could See Me Now. COST: $142.00 NM $147.00 Wait list only. Future trips booked and flyers will be out soon: Credit Valley Luncheon and Fall Colour Train Ride, Wednesday, October 14

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Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Live Show at Dunfield Theatre in Cambridge, dinner at Country Boy family restaurant. Visit the Christmas lights located in Waterloo Park. Wednesday De-cember 9

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Our policy still stands, NO REFUNDS. We will try to get someone to take your place if we have a wait list. Please do not wear any scented lotions, or perfumes on our trips. When booking and paying cash, you must have the exact amount, we cannot make change. Cheques are made out to O.A.I.A. dated the day you are booking. Please let us know in advance if you have any food allergies. If you wish to sit with your friends at certain performances, let me know early. If you are not well, please call me as soon as possible, even if it is the night be-fore. Usually I have a few people I can call at the last minute who would love to go on the trip. Look forward to seeing you on our next trip. …Helena Miscampbell, Travel Convenor

THE SEGWUN By Vida Bridgeman

Once again this past summer I was able to board the iconic Segwun for a wonderful lunch and cruise. I have sailed on the Segwun many times in the past, including the attendance at three weddings of friends and relatives - always perfect weather of course! This year I enjoyed the trip with Grandchildren who knew nothing of the history of Muskoka or of the many steam ships that have sailed the waters of Lake Muskoka, and later Lake Rosseau and Lake Joseph, since 1866. My first memory of the steam ships is as a child in the 1930's barely able to look over the screen door of our summer cottage at Win-dermere, on Lake Rosseau, as the steam ships sailed into the village of Windermere each day to deliver the mail, groceries and milk. In 1865, A.P. Cockburn, a visionary entrepreneur, who was born in 1837 in Upper Canada, first viewed the Lake Muskoka district. He contacted Darcy McGee, the Minister of Agriculture in the Ontario Govern-ment and suggested that he would put a steamship on the Lake if the government would build a lock at Port Carling and a canal into Lake Joseph. This would encourage settlers to access the region with a view to farming and opening up the area. In 1875 the Railway was extended to Gravenhurst and by the 1880's Cockburn’s Company, the Muskoka Lakes Navigation and Hotel Company Limited, had a large fleet of steamships to meet the many trains, up to 5 times a day from Toronto, New York, Buffalo and Cleveland. These trains would arrive at the Muskoka Wharf, and the steamships would deliver the pas-sengers to the many Hotels and private residences in the area. Tourism was booming! By 1905 there were 30 summer resorts in the area to handle the visitors, and between 1908 and 1912 Cockburn’s Com-pany had its largest fleet of 10 steamships. The Segwun was launched in 1887, and called Nipissing II, after Nipissing I was unfortunately destroyed in a fire in1886. The hull was built of Welsh iron at the shipyards in Clyde, Scotland, shipped to Graven-hurst and assembled. At that time she was a side-paddlewheel steamer and was the flag ship of the Muskoka fleet. In 1914 to 1924 the ship was out of service and moored at the Gravenhurst docks. In 1924 the ship was rebuilt, the paddlewheel was removed and a new engine was added. It was renamed Segwun which means spring-time in the Ojibway language. The ship operated well until she struck a shoal on Lake Muskoka and was put up for sale as scrap. Fortunately, the Town of Gravenhurst was able to buy her, and operate her as a Museum at the wharf. I visited her at that time and thought it a shame that she was no longer able to ply the waters. Good fortune again came her way, as in 1981 a group of dedicated volunteers and the Gravenhurst Historical Society decided to try to restore the Ship. They were supported and financially assisted by the Ontario Road Builders Association and the Ontario Ministry of Industry and Tourism gave a grant of $400.000.00. At a total cost of $1,200,000.00 the Seg-wun was eventually deemed sea worthy once again. The ORBA relinquished any involvement, and the new group the Muskoka Steamship and Historical Society launched her in 1980, to much rejoicing by cottagers and Gravenhurst citizens as well. In 1901-1902 Attractions Canada recognized the RMS Seg-wun as the Best Large Attraction in the Province of Ontario. I must mention the Phoenix mounted on the Upper Deck, just in front of the wheelhouse. This was hand carved by the Nipissing II’s Captain at that time, Captain George Bailey, and is highly symbolic. It repre-sents the mythical bird that had risen from the ashes, as the Nipissing II, (now the Segwun) was reborn out of the fire that destroyed Nipissing I. A ship more beautiful than ever with a marvelous historical background. The Segwun now operates out of the new Muskoka Wharf, along with the modern ship the Wenonah II, built in 2002, which boasts air condition and an elevator. Lady Eaton’s restored steam ship the Wanda III has also joined the small fleet. This is the largest and fastest steam yacht ever to ply the Muskoka lakes. She was built in Toronto in 1915 and resided at the Eaton family summer retreat at Win-dermere. May the Segwun and her sister ships the Wenonah II and the Wanda III sail forever on the beautiful Mus-koka Lakes. Sources: Segwun, A Muskoka Tour by Richard Tatley — RMS Segwun, Queen of Muskoka, Andrew Hind and Ma-ria Da Silva Memories

Zumba Gold

Wayne Kralik has agreed to

teach a third Zumba Gold class to accommodate

the many interested members.

The new class starts on Thursday, May 12, 2015

from 3:15—4:15 p.m. Register early.

Session of 10 lessons—$30.00

Join us on Thursday May 28 as The City of Markham sponsors Older Adult – Try It Week (previously titled Activefest). The following free activities will be offered at the Markham Seniors Activity Centre – Mah Jong, Snooker, Canasta and Euchre. All regular activities will be cancelled for the day. The program convenors will be provided with a signup sheet for the events. We can only ac-commodate those who pre-register for the event. Lunch will be provided. Thank you to Lorne Dehaas, our facility supervisor for helping to prepare the gardens. The Markham Seniors Activity Centre will be closed on Monday May 18 for the Victoria Day holiday. Be well, Carol Manning Community Program Supervisor, East Markham The City of Markham 8600 McCowan Road Markham, Ontario L3P 3M2 905 470-3590 ext. 4344 Mobile 647 300-0397

From the Mah-Jong Table for May 2015 Just a note to say that our annual Pot Luck Luncheon was another success story. A big thank-you for all the wonderful food. Also, a big Thank You to Susan, Shirley & Ellie for mak-ing the set-up and clean up such a success, plus Roger for being so patient & helpful with the table set-up and Mah-Jong table set-up after lunch. Great Day! Top Scores for Mondays: March 16th was Kay W. with 1204; March 23 was Rosemary C. with 1484; was Beth E. with 1906. April 6th, Easter Monday, OAIA was closed. Top Scores for Tuesdays: March 24th, was Ellie M. with 15,738; Honorable mention was Joan G. with 3526 & Gaby W. with 3268; March 31st was Fatima L. with 41,784 (9 doubles), honorable mention is Joan T. with 4274; April 7th was Ellie M. with 10,016, honorable mention is Joan G. with 5532 & George L. with 4870. Great Scores! Remember to wear your NAME badges, so new people have a chance to get to know you. You must be a member to participate in activities. Remember elections for Board of Directors is fast approaching, get involved. See you at the Tables ...Marcia Paci Convenor 905-472-1271

Sunday May 10, 2015

BAZAAR NOTICE - OCTOBER 31ST,2015 JUST A REMINDER THAT THERE WILL BE A BAZAAR THIS YEAR (DATE ABOVE) AND WHAT THE BAZAAR COMMITTEE WOULD AP-PRECIATE FOR DONATIONS: BAZAAR IS ONE MONTH EARLIER THIS YEAR. SILENT AUCTION: - NEW AND IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING. WHITE ELEPHANT: GENTLY USED ITEMS IN GOOD CONDITION. NO CLOTHING, TOYS,TUPPERWARE,COFFEE MUGS,TRAVEL MUGS, FURNITURE, TV'S OR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND GOLF CARTS. JEWELLERY: GOOD TIME TO RECYCLE YOUR BEADS,BROACHES AND BRACE-LETS,EARRINGS,BELTS,SCARFS AND PURSES. BAKE TABLE: - SQUARES,PIES,TARTS,CAKES,MUFFINS, ETC. ALSO REMEMBER US WHEN MAKING PRESERVES, JAMS, JELLIES, PICK-LES AND RELISH, ETC. BOOKS: BOTH HARD AND SOFT COVERED. NO LANGUAGE BOOKS, ENCYCLOPEDIAS, READERS’S DIGESTS, INSTRUCTION MANUALS, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC. WE ARE MOST APPRECIATIVE OF ANY CONTRIBUTIONS YOU MAKE. PLEASE NOTE – WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCEPT ANY WHITE EL-EPHANT ITEMS UNTIL SEPT.28

TH AND BOOKS UNTIL OCT. 13

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TO LACK OF STORAGE SPACE. ITEMS AT THESE TIMES CAN BE LEFT AT INFORMATION DESK. IMPORTANT – BAKE TABLE DONATIONS ACCEPTED ON FRIDAY OCT. 30. WHITE ELEPHANT, JEWELLERY AND BOOKS ACCEPTED ONLY UNTIL THURS. OCTOBER 29TH. ….MARJORIE NIELSEN AND BEVERLEY BUDARICK, CONVENORS

Casino Rama Bulletin 1 Our next scheduled trip to Casino Rama is May 14, so sign up as soon as possible. I have placed the sign up sheets for May and June in the book . Future planned trips for 2015 are: May 14 — June 11— July 9 — August 13—September 10 —October 8 November 5— December 3

Casino Rama Bulletin 2 We had to cancel April’s trip to Rama as we only had 29 people wanting to go on this tour. We require a minimum number of 40 participants to avoid a penalty of $25 a person below 40. Thus we could not go ahead with the April tour as it would have cost the club $275. We need a minimum of 40 people signed up the Thursday prior to the planned trip to Rama. Let’s hope that we meet this objective for May 14th. On another note I received only 8 ballots so I would say the status quo is main-tained.

MOTHER’S DAY

We never ask for miracles but to-day just one would do To see our front door open and our dearest Mom walk through. Those who have a Mother, cherish her with care For you never know the heartache, till you see her emp-ty chair. Sometimes it can be a while before we understand How much we each depended on our Mother’s guiding hand. How wonderfully she cared for us and put herself aside How even little things we did were such a source of pride.

HOME SERVICE FOR SENIORS Helping Markham Seniors maintain and improve their homes and independence for the past 20 years. I perform a wide variety of services from repair and maintenance to installation and minor renovation.

NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL

*painting and decorating, handywork

*mechanical repairs, plumbing

*appliance installation/maintenance

*flooring, door repair, trim work

*crown moulding, blinds, furniture repair

*woodworking, drywall repair

*small engine repair and maintenance

*decks, fences, and much more

Quality Assured at Reasonable Rates (estimates are always free) The service you need—The respect you deserve.

Call DON Lowrie at 647-464-1734 (cell) (references are available)

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Registered Acupuncturist &Traditional Chi-

nese Medicine Practitioner of Ontario — Reg # 1367.

Practicing in Toronto since 1974.

Treatment of pain , auto-immune disorder, cancer remission therapy and other difficult conditions.

Address : 179 Main St. N. Markham, On L3P 1Y2 ( N. of Hwy 7 -second house south of Parkway ). Tel : 905.554.8849. www.drtomfungclinic.ca

SENIOR’S RATES: $20.00 on Wed. and Thurs. only

You think English is easy??

1) The bandage was wound around the wound. 2) The farm was used to produce produce. 3) The dump was so full that it had to refuse more refuse. 4) We must polish the Polish furniture. 5) He could lead if he would get the lead out. 6) The soldier decided to desert his dessert in the desert. 7) Since there is no time like the present, he thought it was time to present the present. 8) A bass was painted on the head of the bass drum. 9) When shot at, the dove dove into the bushes. 10) I did not object to the object. 11) The insurance was invalid for the invalid. 12) There was a row among the oarsmen about how to row. 13) They were too close to the door to close it. 14) The buck does funny things when the does are present. 15) A seamstress and a sewer fell down into a sewer line. 16) To help with planting, the farmer taught his sow to sow. 17) The wind was too strong to wind the sail. 18) Upon seeing the tear in the painting I shed a tear. 19) I had to subject the subject to a series of tests. 20) How can I intimate this to my most intimate friend? Let's face it - English is a crazy language. There is no egg in eggplant, nor ham in hamburger; neither apple nor pine in pineapple. English muffins weren't invented in England or French fries in France. Sweetmeats are candies while sweetbreads, which aren't sweet, are animal organs.. We take English for granted. But if we explore its paradoxes, we find that quicksand can work slowly, boxing rings are square and a guinea pig is neither from Guinea nor is it a pig. And why is it that writers write but fingers don't fing, grocers don't groce and hammers don't ham? If the plural of tooth is teeth, why isn't the plural of booth, beeth? One goose, 2 geese. So one moose, 2 meese? One index, 2 indices? Doesn't it seem crazy that you can make amends but not one amend? If you have a bunch of odds and ends and get rid of all but one of them, what do you call it? If teachers taught, why didn't preachers praught? If a vegetarian eats vegetables, what does a humanitarian eat? Sometimes I think all the English speakers should be committed to an asy-lum for the verbally insane. In what language do people recite at a play and play at a recital? Ship by truck and send cargo by ship? Have noses that run and feet that smell? How can a slim chance and a fat chance be the same, while a wise man and a wise guy are opposites? You have to marvel at the unique lunacy of a language in which your house can burn up as it burns down, in which you fill in a form by filling it out, and in which an alarm goes off by going on. English was invented by people, not computers, and it reflects the creativity of the human race, which, of course, is not a race at all. That is why, when the stars are out, they are visible, but when the lights are out, they are invisible. PS. - Why doesn't 'Buick' rhyme with 'quick'?

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