cristinaLisbon, North Holland Netherlands17,243 posts
Precisely, because of your strategic zone it is undeniable the influences that maltese people had. All i was pointing out was the Arabic influence that you had as well and that is also influenced your language in a way. Thanks for the website. I'm dying to get my computer sound back...can't figure out how So, when i get a new computer, i'll go to Youtube
gozoman2: There is an excellent documentary from the BBC i found on You tube which explains the influx of the Moorish culture in the European mainland....if you have the time go for it.....it will explain exactly what I am talking about here.
Don't forget, our islands are strategically placed just off the tip of the EU mainland, halfway to North Africa.
All the major cultures that ventured to and for across the Med have always found it necessary to take Malta under their influence due to it's formidable harbor zone around Valletta. And it is formidable, probably unique as a safe harbour.
Having come this far, I suggest you check out visitmalta.com so you can have visuals of what these islands are all about.....
The historic part would take too long to explain here....for such a tiny piece of rock in the middle of nowhere, I believe we have an incredible history and heritage to be extremely proud of.
cristina: Even i have Arabic influence in my blood...they were everywhere with their sheets
so do I, in effect my surname itself BAJADA....is a derivation of bajad....which is 'the white'....meaning the cotton flower....and it seems that the islands were once a producer of cotton....so I guess my heritage is somewhere out in the fields picking cotton.....
cristinaLisbon, North Holland Netherlands17,243 posts
gozoman2: so do I, in effect my surname itself BAJADA....is a derivation of bajad....which is 'the white'....meaning the cotton flower....and it seems that the islands were once a producer of cotton....so I guess my heritage is somewhere out in the fields picking cotton.....
Somehow i think you look great wrapped in sheets. Haven't i seen you in that manner on your last pics hon?
Where did the phrase, 3 sheets to the wind come from?
Three sheets drying outside against the wind means you are drunk?
Am I just dumb?
Bluto
Sheets in this case refer to sails from pirating days. If you had 3 sheets (sails) to the wind, then the boat was out of control and at the mercy of the sea, rolling around, much like a drunk staggering all over the place.......
gingerb: Sheets in this case refer to sails from pirating days. If you had 3 sheets (sails) to the wind, then the boat was out of control and at the mercy of the sea, rolling around, much like a drunk staggering all over the place.......
thanks gingerb......nice info........and to think it all started with Martha Stewart......
mbcaseyNorth Myrtle Beach, South Carolina USA16,449 posts
gingerb: Sheets in this case refer to sails from pirating days. If you had 3 sheets (sails) to the wind, then the boat was out of control and at the mercy of the sea, rolling around, much like a drunk staggering all over the place.......
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