What's your synonym, sentence or description for:
Example: My grandmother was such a gadabout. Always ready to go:)
AND by the way, I'm going to try combining Writerly Wednesdays and Did You Know Thursdays. We'll see how it goes.
Did you know, that in the 1700 and 1800s pineapples were considered a luxury in Britain (and the colonies) and that rental shops were eventually opened so that the middle class could rent them to use as centerpieces or to take to parties? If bought outright they could cost in the thousands.
For more information:The History of Pineapples—And Why They Used to Cost $8000 (mentalfloss.com)
22 comments:
Amazing about the pineapples. Still another thing I did not know about.
Gadabout--I don't hear that one too often. Not sure how to sue it in a sentence right off hand.
Good word
How interesting that people rented pineapples. I wonder what else they rented back then.
My neighbor Prissy used the word calooping. Here in New England, when captains returned home from a voyage to warm climes where pineapples grew, they would put a pineapple on their fence to let neighbors know of their return. The pineapple became a symbol of welcome.
I love the word gadabout. I used to be one myself, but not any more! Hugs, Valerie
Jamie,Isn't that something about the pineapples? Gadabout always reminds me of my grandmother and mother:)
Christine, Thanks. I think so too.
Natalie, That would be interesting to know, for sure, wouldn't it?
CJ, Ooh, I may have to borrow Prissy's word for Writerly Wednesday. Good pineapple info. Thanks.
Val, I love it too and right there with ya. Hugs received and returned.
Pineapples for $8000?! Dole figured it out. We cruised to Hawaii and saw a pineapple plantation. Whoa! Immense, and the scent of pineapple!
Not creative this a.m., so I'll your gadabout.
"A two year old tends to be a gadabout."
I have a couple of friends who are true gadabouts. I knew the pineapple was much sought after which is why you see it on many homes during the colonial times but I had no clue that it was rented out.
I didn't know that about pineapples. And now the hoi polloi can afford to buy, not rent them. Sometimes.
Himself is a gadabout. I am a home body.
That stranger that just came into town, was a gadabout always moving from one place to another.
I did not know that, that is interesting.
Thanks for sharing, my friend.
Maybe a gadabout could be called a social butterfly.
I knew there was a big thing about pineapples back then but not to the extent you mention. Tropical dwelling folk must have been having a good laugh about what was part of a standard diet.
I think I DID know that about the pineapples but not sure how. Probably some Brit Lit book. I've often heard gadabout but I don't think I've ever used it!
Interesting tidbit about pineapples. Instead of gadabout I would use wanderer. ha well, I do have a blog True Wanderings.
Happy Wednesday
Si lo sabía, te mando un beso.
Rent a pineapple? Crazy, lol. Didn't they know they could grow their own by planting the crown? :)
My head has been gadabout for a long time!
'Gadabout: a two year old specializes in being a gadabout.
Hi Sandra - yes 'Gadabout' a word I use on occasions ... so common to me.
Pineapples too - they used to have walled gardens with pineapple frames warmed by the sun and by fires behind the walls - to send out the heat. Highly prized - and very symbolic ... used in gold plate etc ... I note that the Gentleman's Singles champion's trophy is decorated with a variety of symbols, including a miniature gold pineapple! The pineapple was used as symbol of hospitality and welcome - though only by the rich and powerful!
Cheers - please note I'll examine you on this in a few months!! Happy Easter - Hilary
Susan, I would love to visit Hawaii and a pineapple plantation.
Birgit, Who would have thought, right? Glad you are feeling better.
We use Gadabout as in "He's off to gadabout town." To mean flit around...such as around town or if used for night time, could mean to bar hop. Or "He's a right gadabout." Same thing, no telling where he will end up tonight.
EC, Yay. So happy you are out and about again. Same goes with the HH and myself:)
Lon, That definitely works:) You are most welcome:)
Andrew, Yes and agree:)
Jeanie, My mom used to use the word all the time. And that's probably true about learning it from your Brit books:)
Hey True, Wanderer works for sure:)
J.P Happy weekend. Sending you a hug.
Jacquie, Maybe we should try some pineapple growing:) Heh. My head too;)
Susan, Two year olds sure do:)
Hils,Pineapples, besides being tasty, are certainly rich in history aren't they?
Pam, You nailed it;)
That's interesting, and I was actually planning to buy pineapples because my doctor said I need more potassium. I'm glad they don't still cost so much! :)
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