Welcome today and thanks for visiting “Life and Random Thinking“. – David
Friday June 12th is a day with some heavy rain, and flashes of lightning; the rain was pounding down but now the sun is peeking out. My vehicle looks fresh and washed now – Bonus!
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Word of The Day – June 12, 2020
I was watching a home renovation show and the carpenter said something looked ” Janky“. I had to look it up, now you can use it and surprise someone with my new word.
JANKY – is a slang term for something “run down“, or “poor quality” or “unreliable“. It can also be used for someone considered “undesirable” in some way.
In a sentence: My first car had rust right through the front fenders and at first glance it looked janky, but surprisingly it ran well, and was cheap on gas.
My challenge to you: Sneak Janky into your conversation today. ♥
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Africa is keeping a sharp eye on the room here.
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In Canada where I live, curling and hockey
are part of our winter culture. We need to be able to watch games of both at least once a week during the winter as part of a healthy Canadian diet.
In hockey the term “Drop the Gloves” is a term that explains what hockey players do before they engage in a fight. The big bulky padded hockey gloves are thrown down in a hard “flick-of-the-wrists” before the players circle each another on ice skates and begin jabbing with their fists.
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♥But that is not the “Drop the Gloves” I am talking about ♥
My son was outside in the yard, a brief break in the clouds and he was out like a flash to weed while the ground is soft and the weeds come out quickly. (Thanks son!)
I went outside to see if he needed anything”
- coffee? – No;
- banana? – No,
- hug? – he jumped up, and with a flick of his wrists threw his gardening gloves down on the ground and dashed over for a Father-Son hug.
What a wonderful feeling for me, because he “dropped his gloves“.
I will use that as an example to welcome others – I will “Drop the Gloves” – it’s an easy way and fun way to spark a positive time with someone.
DTG! (Drop the Gloves!) – start a trend that makes people smile.
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Quail I spotted on a hike this week
Life and Random Thinking 
Not Canadian or a hockey fan, so “drop the gloves” is a new expression for me. I love how you and your son changed it into something oh so positive.
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I love the expression and you can act it out! In Canada it’s an obvious motion of the hands. Thank you for commenting. I appreciate that!
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Africa is gorgeous, gorgeous. Like my Baby. 🌺 🌻
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She is a princess. My daughter’s cat, and we love her.
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Beautiful cat 😍😍
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Lovely post!, you have a dear son that’s for sure. 🥰
On Fri, Jun 12, 2020 at 2:14 PM Life and Random Thinking wrote:
> dfolstad58 posted: ” Welcome today and thanks for visiting “Life and > Random Thinking”. – David Friday June 12th was a day with some heavy rain, > and flashes of lightning; the rain was pounding down but now the sun is > peeking out. My vehicle looks fresh and washed now” >
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Janky–never heard that word but it sounds perfect.
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Cool sound to it. Thank you Jacqui.
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David, it worked, you made me smile. I MUCH prefer your interpretation of “drop the gloves” to Don Cherry’s interpretation! 😏
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Me too ! hugs
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I learned two things here today: Janky and Drop the Glove… I’ll try to avoid them both (except for the manner you used the later! That’s a good twist.
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Welcome Jeff! You can surprise someone with Janky. I hope to talk to you soon. -David
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Love that “drop the gloves”.
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You know the term well 😊. Thank you
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Yes sir I do. But no fighting allowed among the kids…:)
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Beautiful
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Were you aware of the hockey phrase? – David
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Here in holland we have hockey to
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I love learning new words and will accept the janky challenge!😉 I recently finished reading Beartown, which is set in Swedish, and learning a lot about hockey. They never mentioned the phrase DTG though (& the one of the main characters had played professionally in Canada)! I do prefer your interpretation. Your son sounds like a wonderful young man! The image of you two hugging was heartwarming. Thank you❤️
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I am looking for the opportunity to use Janky also ! I have never heard of Beartown, let me know if you enjoyed it and I will see if I can get it at the library. They will order in books also. I am a big hugger, always have been. – Hug LOL – David
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Beartown is by Fredrik Backman. I plan to review it soon. A Man Called Ove is written by the same author. I enjoyed both books although they’re quite different. I’m a hugger too- social distancing has been a big challenge!
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I’ve heard ‘janky” and more of less know what it meant, but never adopted it into my vocabulary. I’ll try to do that now! Also, I am a big fan of hockey – well, as we say, we like to go to the fights and see a hockey game break out! LOL Your son’s reaction to the hug offer was priceless!
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Well now you can Drop The Gloves and give a big hug instead! I really appreciate you adding your comment. – David
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Interesting word “Janky”. May try to use it in one of my speeches
Raymond
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Thanks Raymond- you are taking the challenge! 😀
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Lovely.
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Thank you Sir for your interest in my blog. -David
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You are welcome my friend, how’s your health and family 👪?
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Celebrated 1 year in April for my kidney transplant! Very happy
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That’s nice my friend, am happy 😄 for you too.
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First of all that Kitty is just precious. I hope I don’t have to drop the gloves today. I love that and will have to remember it. Yesterday on my way home I spotted a Janky truck on the side of the road. I did not stop. Love this as always. Happy Sunday!!!!
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You made me smile! 👍
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Janky and Drop the gloves were new to me. Thanks for sharing 😊
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You are very welcome. I am confident that there are expressions you use that I would like to learn. 👍
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