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missdaredevil



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PostPosted: Thu Apr 06, 2006 6:11 pm    Post subject: putty Reply with quote
This is really a shame, since not only can the sharp ones keep your mind from turning to* putty*

Could anyone explain that?

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bud



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PostPosted: Thu Apr 06, 2006 6:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Putty is pliable; not substantial. You could also refer to a mind as turning to (or being) mush for the same meaning. It is a mind that does not think well. It usually describes a temporary state.
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LucentShade



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PostPosted: Mon Apr 10, 2006 2:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
You may want to check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silly_putty for information on a particularly famous type of putty.
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Harmony



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PostPosted: Mon Apr 10, 2006 3:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
LucentShade wrote:
You may want to check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silly_putty for information on a particularly famous type of putty.


LucentShade is certainly entertaining us with her jocularity tonight!

(Thank you LS. I can use a few laughs. I'm doing my taxes. Sad )
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