Hi Carmo, Glad to hear that you and your family weathered the recent storm of Katrina which hit Florida. And your intellectual lifeline - computer and e-mail connection to the outside world is intact.
Your "B--a B--t" reference had me and my wife ROTFLMAO. I am sure you know, this is not a Konkani word but stands for "Rolling on the floor laughing my anatomy off." I think even the lusophiles are laughing and being nostalgic. Or they are abusing you because, with your Indian hockey stick you have reminded them of their bliss. Vodlo-khadyacho (old man with a beard) is encouraging us to keep-up our heritage and Konkani language alive. So we should cherish phrases like "B--a B--t." These phrases are as Goan as Caju feni. Only Khoro Niz Goenkars will understand, appreciate and enjoy them. However to maintain our etiquette, perhaps we should civilize "B--a B--t" with "B & B" which only "Sud Goemcars" will enjoy - not even our Diaspora kids, room-mates or live-in-partners (unless they are Goemcars). To them "B & B" will be Bed and Breakfast - what a climb-down!:=)) Kind Regards, GL PS. Khoro Niz Goenkars please do not get ideas about, "room-mates or live-in-partners." That's the phrase old folks use to refer to their spouses just to add a spark to their life. :=)) If you are married and you try the quotes, you will get a B & B - don't mess with the ghorcarni! Men who fight with their wives all day will get no piece at night.:=)) Carmo: "Aao Portugues" type Goans with a "B--a B--t" attitude
