Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Writerly Wednesday AND Did You Know

 What is your sentence, synonym or example for:

 


  "Gardyloo," the Scottish maid yelled before she threw the slop in the pot out the second floor window.

 AND

 Did you know, alfalfa plants can grow roots forty feet long when on a search for water or moisture?

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18 comments:

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

I love the white peahen! I didn't know this, thank you so much for sharing.

David M. Gascoigne, said...

This is a really interesting expression, combining two French elements to warn against what is about to happen - and one that should be heeded by all passersby! The trajectory from a third floor window would be as long as the roots of an alpha plant, and the velocity would be impressive. Thank goodness for indoor plumbing, I say!

Donna said...

Had no idea...and the hen is gorgeous!
hugs
Donna

Andrew said...

As David said, Regardez l'eau.

I am not sure what forty feet is, but it sounds very long.

Christine said...

neat fact

D.L. Finn said...

Fun word, Sandra :) Nature is always amazing me. Xo

Sandra said...

Entirely, my pleasure:) Thanks for stopping by, Linda:)

Sandra said...

LOL. Indeed, David. Well said;)

Sandra said...

She is gorgeous indeed, Donna? And who'd a thought about roots that long.

Sandra said...

It is indeed, Andrew:) You and David are way ahead of me when it comes to speaking French:)

Truedessa said...

Fun plant fact and no I didn't know. Happy Wednesday

Jeanie said...

Both of these are new to me!

Sandra Cox said...

Glad you liked it, Christine:)

Sandra Cox said...

Nature does amazing things for sure, Denise. Glad you liked Gardyloo;)

Sandra Cox said...

Glad you liked the plant fact, True. Happy Thursday.

Sandra Cox said...

Your factoids for the day, Jeanie:)

Birgit said...

I did not know about the alfalfa plant..that is one long root. I wonder if the dandelion is the same. :)) As for Gardyloo, now I know what not to say if Trump, Vance and his butt kissing minions walk under my windows.

Susan Kane said...

Gardyloo What a great wordl