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Happy Oestrus Day! (Original Post) MineralMan Apr 2015 OP
Why, Thank You and Sherman A1 Apr 2015 #1
Got eggs? Cooley Hurd Apr 2015 #2
Not me. I'm on the other side of the reproductive equation. MineralMan Apr 2015 #3
No more reproduction for me Cirque du So-What Apr 2015 #4
Well, you can still perform reproductive acts, MineralMan Apr 2015 #5
I hope you're not trying to link oestrus, which comes from the Greek for gadfly, to Easter muriel_volestrangler Apr 2015 #6
The fertility origins of the word are well-known, too. MineralMan Apr 2015 #7
Distinct link my arse. You're just trying to wind me up muriel_volestrangler Apr 2015 #10
How would I wind up your arse? MineralMan Apr 2015 #11
ROFL! Good one Muriel! longship Apr 2015 #9
Ha malaise Apr 2015 #8
New plants, new blooms, new animals of all kinds, more daylight -- Arugula Latte Apr 2015 #12

Cirque du So-What

(26,015 posts)
4. No more reproduction for me
Sun Apr 5, 2015, 11:23 AM
Apr 2015

There could feasibly come a time when my newest offspring and I would both be in diapers if procreation continued apace.

MineralMan

(146,339 posts)
5. Well, you can still perform reproductive acts,
Sun Apr 5, 2015, 11:26 AM
Apr 2015

in celebration of the day. I've never reproduced, but have often done what can cause reproduction. I've just used appropriate measures to prevent such a thing. The spirit, though, still celebrates this important fertility celebration.

muriel_volestrangler

(101,396 posts)
6. I hope you're not trying to link oestrus, which comes from the Greek for gadfly, to Easter
Sun Apr 5, 2015, 11:56 AM
Apr 2015

which comes from an Anglo-Saxon goddess 'Eostre', whose name might possibly be related to the Indo-European root 'eos' connected with 'dawn' or 'east', but not with gadflies.

MineralMan

(146,339 posts)
7. The fertility origins of the word are well-known, too.
Sun Apr 5, 2015, 12:14 PM
Apr 2015

Sorry, but there is a distinct link. So, yes, I am doing just what you said. And gleefully.

longship

(40,416 posts)
9. ROFL! Good one Muriel!
Sun Apr 5, 2015, 12:16 PM
Apr 2015

I love pedantry, especially when exercised with a good heart and tongue in cheek.

Hope you have a good day.


Gadflies!

 

Arugula Latte

(50,566 posts)
12. New plants, new blooms, new animals of all kinds, more daylight --
Sun Apr 5, 2015, 02:20 PM
Apr 2015

Now THAT is the true Reason for the Season!

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