On 12/7/2014 2:09 PM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
> Janet Wilder wrote:
>> On 12/7/2014 8:58 AM, Becca EmaNymton wrote:
>>> On 12/5/2014 11:46 PM, Janet Wilder wrote:
>>>> On 12/5/2014 7:49 PM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
>>>>> Becca EmaNymton wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> If Hispanics rolled their r's that long, it would take a long time to
>>>>>> say anything. I do okay on my r-rolling, but try as I might, I can not
>>>>>> roll the r in Pedro, I seem to hit a wall.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Becca
>>>>>
>>>>> For some things taking a long time is an asset.
>>>>> Us with Latvian genes can roll Rs like a champ... has mostly to do
>>>>> with the tongue action... a talented kisser comes in handy as one gets
>>>>> older, if you get my drift.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I used to be able to roll my r's very well, but with half of my tongue
>>>> missing, I can no longer do it. My Latina friends make fun of me.
>>>
>>> In spite of everything you have gone through, Janet, your speaking voice
>>> sounds fine, nobody would ever know unless you told them. You are
>>> resilient, you bounce back and you keep rolling through the punches. You
>>> inspire me.
>>>
>>> Becca
>>>
>>
>> Thank you, Becca.
>>
>> Janet, the rubber ball :-)
>
> Janet has balls! LOL
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spaldeen
>

The Spaldeens were a quarter the unbranded ones were 15¢. Only the rich
kids had Spaldeens.

BTW, you are not the first person to tell me I've got balls. :-)

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