Cidiot

72. Flatlanders

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Is there an equivalent for cidiots in Maine? Yes there is! In fact, Mainers have their own dictionary of phrases I was excited to learn on our two-week vacation. It got me thinking about doing nothing and doing everything. I'll share my update on our to-do list and Robinson Greig sends in an update from Greig Farm.  

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    • My favorite Mainer phrases:

    • "From Away" - from somewhere elsewhere than Maine
    • "Flatlander" - someone raised at low altitude
    • "Happier than a clam at high tide" - happy
    • "Tighter than a bark on a tree" - tight
    • "All stove to hell" - in bad shape


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