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April 13, 2006 - Special Seats

We found this sign on a bus. You can see that political correctness has not yet been imported over here. LOL! I'm sure you are way smarter than I am and immediately know what "gravid" means. It took me a few minutes to figure it out. Do you know??? I'm sure it comes from a Latin root.

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April 13, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by hskubes

Wow... very interesting.
I had to use the dictionary to look up that word.
Gravid - Latin gravidus, from gravis heavy
1 : PREGNANT
2 : distended with or full of eggs

I learned a new word today... thank you.
Maybe we should consider having those types of signs here in the U.S. I think our current society could learn a thing or two about respecting their elders, the pregnant, and others that have physical challenges.

Thank you for sharing the sign.
I always enjoy visiting your blog and seeing what your life is like over there.

~ Christina
www.homeschoolblogger.com/hskubes

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April 13, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by ccmmum

Could it something to do with the picture? Maybe babies? We need someone who can read Chinese!

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April 13, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by AmaniS

Thanks for the new word.
I would have never have figured it out without looking it up.

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April 13, 2006 - I cheated

Posted by launching5arrows

I didn't even bother looking it up, I just went right to your comments hoping someone smarter then I already shared what it meant.

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April 14, 2006 - Too Funny

Posted by leahlovesebooks

We had friends just move to China in Jan. and she shares some of these funny stories in emails. The picture gives me a great visual and had me laughing! I too learned a new vocabulary word.
I found your blog from Gena's (the schoolroom contest). I love your schoolroom! I too have to have a place for all our stuff.
Leah

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April 14, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by eyecorn