October 2009.. Which Language Contest..winner Announced..

WooooHoooooooo Way to Go Webdeb!!! Congratulations and best of luck with your winnings!!!!

Thank Ya'll so much YEE-HAW, I'm doing my happy dance and here's a little Texanese for your pleasure:

The engine's runnin' but ain't nobody driving
Translation: Not overly-intelligent.

Tighter than bark on a tree
Translation: Not very generous.


Big hat, no cattle
Translation: All talk and no action.


We've howdied but we ain't shook yet
Translation: We've made a brief acquaintance, but not been formally introduced.


He thinks the sun comes up just to hear him crow
Translation: He has a pretty high opinion of himself.


As welcome as a skunk at a lawn party
Translation: (self-explanatory).


S/He's got tongue enough for 10 rows of teeth
Translation: Talks a lot.


It's so dry the trees are bribin' the dogs
Translation: We really could use a little rain around here


Just because a chicken has wings don't mean it can fly
Translation: Appearances can be deceptive.


This ain't my first rodeo
Translation: I've been around awhile.


He looks like the dog's been keepin' him under the porch
Translation: Not the most handsome of men.


They ate supper before they said grace
Translation: Living in sin.


As full of wind as a corn-eating horse
Translation: Rather prone to boasting.


You can put your boots in the oven, but that don't make 'em biscuits
Translation: You can say whatever you want about something, but that doesn't change what it is.

HI,


Deb I love the Texanese

Hugs,

Sarah

Congrats webdeb WTG

WTG webdeb!! I like the Texanese too, LOL!

WTG debweb nice win.I loved the texanese talk.

I can do sign language does that count? Anyway I can speak a little spanish.