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I wouldn't rule out blasphemy when appropriate, but it should be reserved for those occasions, or it becomes devalued. There's a man at my golf club who uses the "F" word almost every second word - I wonder what he says when he misses a two-foot putt?

Hi, Rusty!
Your link is interesting......and enlightening under the circumstances.
I had never heard the term "binge drug use"......
Yes, perhaps this makes the clue acceptable?
What do you think?
I am glad that your friends are having a great time revisiting old haunts!
I hadn't realised that they had gone to University locally.
They will indeed be well versed in the places to go and see!
We are expecting to hear from our daughter......they should be arriving in Birmingham any time soon.
The boys will be tired and wanting their beds.
Tomorrow will be a hectic day for them at the Legoland Discovery Centre!


Hello, Chris!
Yes, thanks......
You should maybe try again to read (and this time finish) "A Walk in the Woods"?
I think it is my favourite of all Bill's books that I have so far read.

Hello, Elle!
I checked out "binge" in Chambers, and Collins Dictionaries, and neither mentioned drugs, but there are plenty references to it online, ....so?
Looks like it is OK?
Mind you, my Chambers is quite a few years old!
I first met the Norn Iron lady about 20 years ago when she was a first year student here, and introduced her to the man she married!
There are not only matchmakers in Lisdoonvarna, you know !
I was best man when they wed!
So, we are great friends!
Did your daughter resolve her broken 'phone problem?

Dear Elle

I too realise it is closed but I must agree with Chrise. The comment was harmless. If you had said that to me, I would have agreed with you. I do know many uncouth people. I play cricket with them every week and the language is appalling. But I enjoy the company of the "couth" players.

I have only been on this forum a short time, and I think your comments are always very fair.

No need to reply

Cheers

Chrise

I too am surprised at the language on the golf course

My post 36791 simply put forward a suggestion as to why Bill Bryson's language had become coarser since his first book. No more and no less and only a generalisation.
I was a little surprised at the personal tone of Elle's response.
That's all.

Hi, Rusty!
My 13th edition of Chambers - ill fated, but a tad younger than yours - says that "binge" means "an overindulgence in eating and drinking"... no reference to drugs.
One step forward and two steps back......
Shall we just say that we personally are not in favour of the clue.....regardless of its correctness or nay?
You know, I am remembering this story of your being best man to your friends........
And I remember too that it is Lisdoonvarna where the annual matchmaking festival is held!
So just to keep the record straight in my head...are these also the same friends who come regularly to visit their mother in her nursing home?
You and Miss O will be looking forward to your all meeting up tomorrow!
I am unsure as to what is happening with my daughter's phone - she is at present still using her old one.
She texted at 9.40 pm to say that they had arrived safely!

Update, Elle!
I have ordered a biography of Calvin Coolidge on Amazon!
I have been finding out quite a bit about Silent Cal.
His last will and testament consisted of only 23 words!
"Not unmindful of my son John, I give all my estate, both real and personal, to my wife Grace Coolidge, in fee simple."
This will be my first Christmas present to me!

Hello, Elle,
Posts crossed!
I am in agreement with you regarding "binge"!
Yes, they visit my friend's Mum who is in a care home.
They come across several times a year, usually on the Stena ship from Belfast to Cairnryan.
Just hope the weather holds.
We have a very heavy rain warning in place!

Wow, wills can have a nasty sting, can't they? Mr Coolidge really didn't like his son, did he? "In fee simple" has the same effect as "absolutely"; I imagine both that and the first 6 words would prevent John from contesting the will.
If you find out why he didn't like John, rusty, could you tell us?

Maybe people swear on golf courses because they really care where the little white pillog goes? Last time I visited one was (in Prenton, jigjag) aged 10, trying out Woodbines.