My Grandma used the same expression about "holding water." I always thought it meant the crescent part was like the edge of a bowl holding water. But when I looked it up I read that it can mean that something is impossible, because the moon has Swiss cheese holes so can't hold water. Either way... I love the expression and it brought back nice memories of my Grandma.
Lovely moon shot . . . do you live in "The Crescent" . . . haha Happy studio working . . . my you are "studious" these days . . . busy with the sales and etsy I guess. . . Happy October to you as well . . . :)
If someone comes up with a bad idea that as many holes in it as a colander and not practical of working out, they say that "it will never hold water!" (Silly Mother Country saying!).
Lovely!! We are off to the cottage for the night...I will look out there tonight! Guess what we had for dinner last night?? if you say "Salmon"...you are correct! hahaha! enjoy your day Betsy! Cheers! Linda :o)
"I see the moon, the moon sees me
ReplyDeleteThe moon sees somebody I want to see
God bless the moon and God bless me
And God bless the somebody I want to see".
First again. Poor Eddie, he's losing his touch. Ha!
DeleteLovely! :)
DeleteI'm sure he's sound asleep!
DeleteI was indeed but awake now . . . nice one Keith . . haha . . . Hello Betsy . . :)
DeleteWhen you're as old as the moon, you need your sleep! I'm surprised Keith wasn't asleep, too!
Deletehahahahaha....
lol . . . . oh you are a cheeky girl . . . . . hahaha . . . :)
DeleteBetsy, cheeky. That's yet another $10 off your Christmas present!
DeleteBetsy, cheeky. That's yet another $10 off your Christmas present!
DeleteTwice? Does that mean $20 off my present?
DeleteMama just told me that her granddaddy used to say, "that kind of moon is holding water".
ReplyDeleteDon't ask....lol!! I have no clue.
OK...I've never heard that one! haha....hmmm....what on earth does that mean?
DeleteDoesn't hold your water mean you have to pee? hahaha
DeleteNobody has ever said the moon can hold its liquor, have they? :)
Lol!! I don't even know. Mama said that it meant wasn't going to rain, but with this storm coming we know that's not so.
Deletehahaha....well, I hope that hurricane doesn't bother you too much! You've had enough water memories to last a while!
DeleteBeautiful... Ethereal.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it? I love a crescent moon! I tried to get it Monday night and it disappeared behind thick clouds
Deleteby the time I grabbed my camera! lol....
My Grandma used the same expression about "holding water." I always thought it meant the crescent part was like the edge of a bowl holding water.
ReplyDeleteBut when I looked it up I read that it can mean that something is impossible, because the moon has Swiss cheese holes so can't hold water.
Either way... I love the expression and it brought back nice memories of my Grandma.
Interesting. Or maybe the crescent is like a ladle that can hold water? I don't know....lol...
DeleteYes, that's what I meant about the bowl... but I like the ladle image better. :-)
DeleteHi Betsy - I haven't seen ours for a few days ... but just love seeing it - now usually over the sea, and it shines in ... cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteWe've had days of rain and clouds so it was nice for us to see, too!
DeleteSmiling down at you
ReplyDeleteThere at your zoo
Moon all aglow
Creating a show
A silver sliver
Deletewarm with no shiver
window open all night
was a delight.
Lovely moon shot . . . do you live in "The Crescent" . . . haha
ReplyDeleteHappy studio working . . . my you are "studious" these days . . . busy with the sales and etsy I guess. . .
Happy October to you as well . . . :)
The crook makes a nice seat
Deletea swing that cannot be beat
A good view of the stars
high above the earth afar
let's swing on the moon together . . . and gaze at the stars . . . don't forget your oxygen mask . . . hahaha
DeleteI need to find out what "it holds water" means first.
DeleteWhen it becomes full, will it burst?
?? . . . Je ne comprend pas. . . lol
DeleteEddie, I never knew that you couldn't speak French!
DeleteIf someone comes up with a bad idea that as many holes in it as a colander and not practical of working out, they say that "it will never hold water!" (Silly Mother Country saying!).
DeleteWe use that saying, too!
DeleteLovely!!
ReplyDeleteWe are off to the cottage for the night...I will look out there tonight!
Guess what we had for dinner last night?? if you say "Salmon"...you are correct! hahaha!
enjoy your day Betsy!
Cheers!
Linda :o)
Ah...great cooking minds, aren't we?
DeleteHave fun at the lake! I hope the moon smiles down on you!
That is just perfect!
ReplyDeleteIt sure was beautiful! Finally a clear night to see it!
DeleteThe foreground, Betsy, just makes your moon shot lovely indeed.
ReplyDeleteThat's my magnolia tree! It was rising just above it!
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