Topic: THE CALL OF THE NEW BEDDING (Read 17259 times)

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #30 on:** June 18, 2010, 06:08:36 AM »

Quote from: bk on June 18, 2010, 12:38:17 AM

And the word of the day is: HEGIRA!

Heeee--Gi--Rah!
Heeee--Gi--Rah!
We dropped that loser Mothra
And hooked up with
Heeee--Gi--Rah!

Hegira's up-and-coming
And is now out on the prowl!
We know that he's a hot thing
'Cause he signed with Simon Cowell!

Heeee--Gi--Rah!
Heeee--Gi--Rah!
Heeee--Gi--Rah!

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #31 on:** June 18, 2010, 06:11:39 AM »

Quote from: Kerry on June 18, 2010, 05:44:14 AM

I should have fudge for breakfast.

Once overheard on a bus:

"Don't eat those Doritos now--what are you gonna have for breakfast tomorrow?"

Druxy · « **Reply #32 on:** June 18, 2010, 06:16:43 AM »

TOD:

Assuming they arrive, I'll be watching the newest seasons of ENTOURAGE, THE CLOSER and a HBO show that I'm unfamiliar with (but sounds like fun), HUNG.

[Yes, that's what it refers to.]

elmore3003 · « **Reply #33 on:** June 18, 2010, 07:00:44 AM »

Laundry is finished and I am very happy about it! I have about 30 minutes to accomplsh other things before I head off to Lincoln Center.

Laura · « **Reply #34 on:** June 18, 2010, 07:01:33 AM »

One more day of Vacation Bible School. Then the parents' thing tonight. I have no idea what I am supposed to do for that.

Matthew · « **Reply #35 on:** June 18, 2010, 07:26:34 AM »

Quote from: Laura on June 18, 2010, 07:01:33 AM

One more day of Vacation Bible School. Then the parents' thing tonight. I have no idea what I am supposed to do for that.

Hide from the parents

Matthew · « **Reply #36 on:** June 18, 2010, 07:28:27 AM »

Thank you all for your wishes and vibes.

Laura · « **Reply #37 on:** June 18, 2010, 07:47:31 AM »

I hide in the sound booth, Matthew.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #38 on:** June 18, 2010, 07:47:41 AM »

Quote from: Jennifer on June 18, 2010, 05:05:01 AM

Is what BK got really a comforter. Or is it a duvet? I've never heard of a comforter that you put in a cover.

DR Jennifer, I looked this up on the wikipedia encyclopedia:

In Westphalia, an English travel-writer observed with surprise in 1749,

"There is one thing very particular to them, that they do not cover themselves with bed-cloaths, but lay one feather-bed over, and another under. This is comfortable enough in winter, but how they can bear their feather-beds over them in summer, as is generally practised, I cannot conceive." — Thomas Nugent, The Grand Tour 1749, vol II. p. 66
Duvets are still commonly used in Europe (especially in northern Europe where it is the most common form of bed covering), and have become popular throughout the world in the late 20th century.

Duvets reduce the complexity of making a bed, as it is a single covering instead of the combination of bed sheets, blankets, and quilts or other bed covers, which is traditional in many parts of the world. The cover is called a "duvet cover" or a "quilt cover".

In modern times, a duvet is sometimes filled with silk, wool, cotton, or artificial fibers (such as polyester batting or other artificial material); it is sometimes confused with a comforter. Although comforters go on top of the traditional sheets and blankets, duvets are used by themselves.

In some European countries, any thick, warm blanket is subject to being called a duvet, as this has become a popular name for these kinds of blankets.

In Australia, a duvet or down quilt is often called a "Doona", which is a genericized trademark (registered to the Tontine Group) which is derived from the equivalent common Scandinavian term dyne and popularized by the retailer IKEA in the 1970s. Originally the term continental quilt was the standard name used across Australia.

In Pakistan, duvets are known as ralli quilts, and are mostly used in the southern province of Sindh.

In the US, confusion often occurs as the word "duvet" is sometimes used to refer to a comforter cover rather than the down blanket itself. For example, this is how the term is used by a large retailer:"For those of you enjoying a down comforter, or even just looking for a change for your bedroom, a duvet could be the perfect answer. Since you will be placing your comforter inside the duvet, it is important that the appropriate size be selected." — Bed, Bath and Beyond, Sizing Up Your Bedroom.[1]
The term "Duvet day" is used in some countries to describe an allowance of one or more days a year when employees can simply phone in and say that they are not coming in to work, even though they have no leave booked and are not ill. The provision of this benefit became fashionable in the late 1990s with many larger companies in the UK.[2]

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #39 on:** June 18, 2010, 07:49:23 AM »

I have a duvet cover for my comforter, as well!!!

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #40 on:** June 18, 2010, 07:49:58 AM »

It is June 18, 2010....Oakland is foggy, windy and has a temperature of F 54 degrees.

As Mark Twain allegedly once said: "The coldest winter I ever saw was the summer I spent in San Francisco."

Laura · « **Reply #41 on:** June 18, 2010, 07:52:44 AM »

It is June 18, 2010....Phoenix is sunny and hot.

Ben · « **Reply #42 on:** June 18, 2010, 07:55:43 AM »

It is June 18, 2010...New York is sunny and mild with a temperature of 77 degrees Fahrenheit and a prediction of 88 later in the day.

Ginny · « **Reply #43 on:** June 18, 2010, 08:10:42 AM »

Friday morning greetings! It is sunny and hot in SW Ohio, with highs predicted in the 90s (with humidity to match

) well into next week.

Ginny · « **Reply #44 on:** June 18, 2010, 08:11:20 AM »

Condolences to DR Matthew and to the co-worker of DR George.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #45 on:** June 18, 2010, 08:29:58 AM »

Condolences to DR Matthew and the co-worker of DR George

Cillaliz · « **Reply #46 on:** June 18, 2010, 08:32:36 AM »

Glad the invoices are back

Cillaliz · « **Reply #47 on:** June 18, 2010, 08:33:20 AM »

It is June 18, 2010.. Sioux City, IA is cloudy and 66 degrees. There were morning showers but clearing is expected as the day goes on

ArnoldMBrockman · « **Reply #48 on:** June 18, 2010, 09:01:48 AM »

Quote from: bk on June 18, 2010, 12:38:17 AM

And the word of the day is: HEGIRA!

And The Song Of The Day Is: DEFYING GRAVITY

ArnoldMBrockman · « **Reply #49 on:** June 18, 2010, 09:12:26 AM »

MIA-Missing in Action?

Jose and His Piano

He's On Facebook

Why Not on HHW?

We Miss You Jose!

bk · « **Reply #50 on:** June 18, 2010, 09:57:27 AM »

A duvet is a cover for the down comforter I bought.

bk · « **Reply #51 on:** June 18, 2010, 09:59:36 AM »

Yeah, what is with Jose? Con-Ed must be through by now, and, as dear reader Arnold says, he's all over Facebook - which is why I do not like Facebook - this is ever so much more fun.

bk · « **Reply #52 on:** June 18, 2010, 10:00:17 AM »

Down comforters are white and plain. I bought a duvet that matches the pillow shams and Euro shams and the sheets - it's all of a piece.

bk · « **Reply #53 on:** June 18, 2010, 10:00:56 AM »

I thirty minutes I'll head over to the Hills of Beverly and do my little bit of business there, then come right back.

Ginny · « **Reply #54 on:** June 18, 2010, 10:31:08 AM »

A mama robin keeps visiting the stump of the tree that's just been removed from our yard. I hope her nest wasn't in the high branches

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #55 on:** June 18, 2010, 10:33:27 AM »

Love, love, love the weather reports!

Laura · « **Reply #56 on:** June 18, 2010, 11:09:40 AM »

Uh oh, Ginny.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #57 on:** June 18, 2010, 11:25:48 AM »

Quote from: Ginny on June 18, 2010, 10:31:08 AM

A mama robin keeps visiting the stump of the tree that's just been removed from our yard. I hope her nest wasn't in the high branches

Maybe she just likes sitting on the stump

elmore3003 · « **Reply #58 on:** June 18, 2010, 11:26:01 AM »

I have returned from the NYPL and I feel so informed.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #59 on:** June 18, 2010, 11:27:06 AM »

There was really bad weather near Fargo yesterday. Has Dakota checked in?

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