[Sidney Lanier]

NOW IT'S: NOT THAT LONG AGO IT WAS:

chemical dependency = drug addiction
cost-effective = economical
pasta = spaghetti; noodles
cocooning = vegetating
gourmet deli = corner grocery
disposable income = take-home pay
Type A personality = hothead
party animal = raucous drunk
networking = socializing; †elephoning
parenting = raising kids
calamari = squid
faux = fake
reduction in staff = firing; layoff
journalist = newsreader
perfectionist = fussbudget
gentrification = taking over slums
modular interior storage unit = shelf
grazing = nibbling on appetizers
flatware = knives, forks, and spoons
Epstein-Barr virus = sluggishness
convenience store = the five-and-dime
alternate lifestyle = weirdness

[villages07]

negative growth = recession

[Sidney Lanier]

Excellent (and unfortunately true...)!

Looking over the original list and realize that even some of them are dated. Who ever hears of Epstein-Barr virus anymore?

[uujudy]

A friend told me that the difference between noodles and pasta is.....
$15 a plate wav

[chelsea24]

ah hem, Mr. Sidney, dahling. I had the Epstein-Barr virus when I was in my thirties and was house bound for over a year. More severe than Mono. I think they call it "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome" now, but believe me it's real and extremely debilitating. :-* Kisses to you and HB anyway! ;D

[Sidney Lanier]

Chelsea dahling yourself, I had EBV back then as well, actually diagnosed by some bizarre blood test of circulating immune complexes (sounds more psych than medical...), a test that the insurance lobby managed to get discontinued from public use because it was so costly. Will tell you the details personally if you're interested, but it was pretty accurate. Now they do indeed call it CFS, and it is indeed real.... We're looking forward to seeing you and Vetman when we're back!

[Sidney Lanier]

uujudy: That's like what we were told when we asked what the difference is between an Amarillo Ranch and a Bougainvillea Designer, which have identical floor plans and dimensions: 'Oh, about $35,000!"

[uujudy]

Originally Posted by Sidney Lanier

uujudy: That's like what we were told when we asked what the difference is between an Amarillo Ranch and a Bougainvillea Designer, which have identical floor plans and dimensions: 'Oh, about $35,000!"

Hahahah!
Amarillo = noodles
Bougainvillea = pasta
Or is it the other way around?
Did you customize yours with modular interior storage units in the garage?

[Sidney Lanier]

We bought a resale (Bougainvillea), so the garage came with whatever modular interior storage units that were already there. It also came with some shelves....

'-)

[chelsea24]

Sidney! You had it too! Yes, I want to hear that story. Can't wait until you and HB are back here, hugs, chels