tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029107535174533838.post6990341975525921935..comments2024-03-28T09:34:38.146+00:00Comments on Bursledon Blog: Reet' ParkeyBursledon Bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14020592383830135476noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029107535174533838.post-26383744272703194612016-03-03T08:09:53.157+00:002016-03-03T08:09:53.157+00:00Michael, I've heard that expression as well, b...Michael, I've heard that expression as well, but in the People's Republic of Yorkshire it's definitely ParkyBursledon Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14020592383830135476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029107535174533838.post-17780982066588767682016-03-01T21:04:33.210+00:002016-03-01T21:04:33.210+00:00Wouldn't that be 'right perky'? I reme...Wouldn't that be 'right perky'? I remember old folks saying it was 'pretty perky out today'.dorymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16077373149267825091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029107535174533838.post-18398842866018560632016-03-01T19:33:37.817+00:002016-03-01T19:33:37.817+00:00The Oxford dictionary gives "origin Unknown&q...The Oxford dictionary gives "origin Unknown" - references to coats and parks are too modern, I think it's just based on northern historical gibberish.Bursledon Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14020592383830135476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029107535174533838.post-38175302649033345492016-03-01T16:14:19.399+00:002016-03-01T16:14:19.399+00:00What is the origin of "parky" meaning &...What is the origin of "parky" meaning "cold?" Is it related to the jacket called a parka? Or does it mean it's like standing outside in a park?<br /><br />I agree with Alden. The RS Tera looks like way more fun than an Optimist for young sailors.Tillermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00639738519386820997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029107535174533838.post-58395164566343757982016-03-01T08:10:52.564+00:002016-03-01T08:10:52.564+00:00Parkey (Michael Parkinson) had a really interestin...Parkey (Michael Parkinson) had a really interesting talk show last century didn't he? <br /><br />I would never have guessed Reet'Parkey means very cold but I will know now whenever I see people sailing with woolen hats on their heads.<br /><br />I like what I am seeing with these new RS Teras for young sailors - in my opinion a much better boat in every way than those boxy Optimists.Alden Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06601028197387499096noreply@blogger.com