Cas Don't forget Cas, that we are conversing with the world on this List and many appreciate learning our slangs - after they are part of our language. True we are serious most of time but mentioning my Mom's sayings makes me feel good. Hope you will allow it at times - at times... Fleurette At 08:10 PM 1/28/97 -0500, you wrote: > >Fleurette.... >> >>I've always understood the expression "Attaboy" as being a conjunction of the >>words, "That's the boy!" As in when a fella accomplishes some major goal, >>and is proudly hugged by a parent who says, "Attaboy!" >> >PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE - > >ARE MESSAGES LIKE THIS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY TO BE DIRECTED BACK TO THE >ENTIRE GROUP?????? > >CAS> >