Gugny Posted June 19, 2018 Posted June 19, 2018 In the Box o' Shout, @fl az fan was bragging about his dock. "My dock is so big." "My wife loves my dock." On and on and on. For those of us who've been around a dock or two, we all know how likely it is to get a sliver. Or a splinter. Or is it a sliver? What say you?
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted June 19, 2018 Posted June 19, 2018 (edited) What say I? You might consider switching to decaf. A 'sliver' is a small 'splinter'. Size DOES matter. Edited June 19, 2018 by Ridgewaycynic2013 1 2 1
flaz Posted June 19, 2018 Posted June 19, 2018 2 minutes ago, Gugny said: In the Box o' Shout, @fl az fan was bragging about his dock. "My dock is so big." "My wife loves my dock." On and on and on. For those of us who've been around a dock or two, we all know how likely it is to get a sliver. Or a splinter. Or is it a sliver? What say you? Listen gugny, I never brag about my dock. it's a rental dock and only gets used 2 weeks out of the year. And i call them slivers
Cripple Creek Posted June 19, 2018 Posted June 19, 2018 10 minutes ago, fl az fan said: Listen gugny, I never brag about my dock. it's a rental dock and only gets used 2 weeks out of the year. And i call them slivers Now that backpage has been shut down where do you go to rent your dock?
BringBackFergy Posted June 19, 2018 Posted June 19, 2018 Sliver is a derived from the Latin word “shiv” (as in “I’m gone shiv that mo fo for commenting on my dock”). Latin people are known to use a shiv quite often. So shiv and sliver are proper. 2
Gray Beard Posted June 20, 2018 Posted June 20, 2018 There was an awesome kids’ playground near us that was made mostly of wood. Bridges, towers, swings, etc. After a few years it had to be torn down. The wood exposed to weather became rough and kids got slivers and splinters like crazy. Kind of a shame.
Augie Posted June 20, 2018 Posted June 20, 2018 I think it may depend. How big is the wood that pricked you?
flaz Posted June 20, 2018 Posted June 20, 2018 54 minutes ago, Gray Beard said: There was an awesome kids’ playground near us that was made mostly of wood. Bridges, towers, swings, etc. After a few years it had to be torn down. The wood exposed to weather became rough and kids got slivers and splinters like crazy. Kind of a shame. Rushford had the most incredible playground that was built with two by fours. Castle looking thing with Tourette's and slides and everything. It's been roped off for years. When I drive through there I still drive by to look at the wonderful thing they built. Too bad it's no longer usable 14 minutes ago, Augie said: I think it may depend. How big is the wood that pricked you? I agree Auggie. I mostly get slivers. But one year I got a chunk of bark stuck in my inner thigh when I slid down a tree. That was even more than a splinter. More like a sapling sticking out of my leg 2 hours ago, Cripple Creek said: Now that backpage has been shut down where do you go to rent your dock? My mother arranges all my dock rental. The most wonderful mother on the planet! 1
Johnny Hammersticks Posted June 20, 2018 Posted June 20, 2018 (edited) It’s a !@#$ing sliver!! Are you people for real? Edit: I just abruptly and rudely awoke my 4 and 8 year old children at 11pm to poll them. My 4 year old daughter called me an ass wipe, and my 8 year old son confirmed sliver. Edited June 20, 2018 by Johnny Hammersticks 2
Augie Posted June 20, 2018 Posted June 20, 2018 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: It’s a !@#$ing sliver!! Are you people for real? Edit: I just abruptly and rudely awoke my 4 and 8 year old children at 11pm to poll them. My 4 year old daughter called me an ass wipe, and my 8 year old son confirmed sliver. FINALLY! An appropriate adult response.....and from a 4 year old. Go figure? . Edited June 20, 2018 by Augie 2
ExiledInIllinois Posted June 20, 2018 Posted June 20, 2018 Both 3 hours ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: What say I? You might consider switching to decaf. A 'sliver' is a small 'splinter'. Size DOES matter. Thanks... Oh... And I put Jimmies, NOT sprinkles on my donuts.
Gugny Posted June 20, 2018 Author Posted June 20, 2018 2 hours ago, Uncle Joe said: Sliver for metal and splinter for wood. I think it's the opposite.
Uncle Joe Posted June 20, 2018 Posted June 20, 2018 9 hours ago, Gugny said: I think it's the opposite. The Splendid Splinter did not use a metal bat ⚾ 1
CowgirlsFan Posted June 20, 2018 Posted June 20, 2018 The Texan here says splinter. Silver is a color or slverware.
Johnny Hammersticks Posted June 20, 2018 Posted June 20, 2018 5 minutes ago, CowgirlsFan said: The Texan here says splinter. Silver is a color or slverware. It's sliver or splinter. I've had slivers in my foot, and I've seen wooden furniture splinter when thrown out of the 3rd floor window of my dorm.
Mark Vader Posted June 20, 2018 Posted June 20, 2018 17 hours ago, Gray Beard said: There was an awesome kids’ playground near us that was made mostly of wood. Bridges, towers, swings, etc. After a few years it had to be torn down. The wood exposed to weather became rough and kids got slivers and splinters like crazy. Kind of a shame. So are you saying that you use both words?
Gray Beard Posted June 20, 2018 Posted June 20, 2018 3 hours ago, Mark Vader said: So are you saying that you use both words? CMA Unless you want to say slivers are smaller and splinters are bigger. Or the other way around.
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