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Mar 24, 2013 08:18:39   #
Remus Loc: Norfolk, UK
 
Bruce with a Canon wrote:
Whisky Tango Foxtrot

I believe in the old wooden ship days "Limeys" was a term to refer to Brit sailors as citrus was a means to prevent disease (Rickets?)on long voyages.
Over time I understand "Limey" was used as a perjoritive.
Why I do not know, unless one had Limes and no Tequila, I could see a conflict there.
Fortunately I indulge in fine single malt Scotch Whisky, Limes not needed, well OK if I have a Corona beer it comes with lime.
Am I wandering off the point? damn sorry!
Whisky Tango Foxtrot br br I believe in the old w... (show quote)


Scurvy was the disease being prevented. Vitamin C is what prevents it. The British navy began making their crews take lime juice as a preventative hence the nickname Limeys. Actually lemons are a better source of the vitamin than limes but lemons were more expensive. If the navy hadn't been so penny-pinching we might be called Lemonys now.

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Mar 24, 2013 11:35:14   #
UP-2-IT Loc: RED STICK, LA
 
JR1 wrote:
UP-2-IT wrote:
cockney greg wrote:
UP-2-IT wrote:
JR1 wrote:
I do get the odd PM sent to me

Any idea what this is supposed to mean yet another insult eh,


From: rcaf61 (all from/all to)
Subject: hey limey


knock it off


Sounds like you upset someone and they don't have the courage to confront you by PMing in the dark.


I didn't think you could PM anonymously.


On closer look note the From: rcaf61 at the top, that should be the author of your original email.
quote=cockney greg quote=UP-2-IT quote=JR1 I do... (show quote)


I am now trying hard to think before writing and explain myself better than two word r5eplies, so I hope to help people more in the future
quote=UP-2-IT quote=cockney greg quote=UP-2-IT ... (show quote)


Thats an example most of us here need to follow. :lol:

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Mar 25, 2013 12:40:55   #
Penny MG Loc: Fresno, Texas
 
JR1 wrote:
I do get the odd PM sent to me

Any idea what this is supposed to mean yet another insult eh,


From: rcaf61 (all from/all to)
Subject: hey limey


knock it off


JR, If I were you I wouldn't give it a second thought. Obviously this person doesn't have anything of substance to say. Just keep helping all of us learning the wonderful art of photography and forget the ones that are rude. They are not worth your time.

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