tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1269167852547567018.post1464591978551687886..comments2023-05-14T07:13:02.166-03:00Comments on powell...party of five: my my myRebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07784809615146915922noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1269167852547567018.post-34041993250158096832010-09-14T14:09:26.343-03:002010-09-14T14:09:26.343-03:00It should be noted we'd only been in the count...It should be noted we'd only been in the country about 9 YEARS!!! when that happened.Campbell Dunsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00029065630577152830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1269167852547567018.post-37503304169072307092010-09-14T14:07:46.452-03:002010-09-14T14:07:46.452-03:00Our Canadian friend clued me in to a little trick....Our Canadian friend clued me in to a little trick...<br />the phrase "Pois é..." works in almost any context. it's what she says when she doesn't understand what's being said....<br />One time I tried this in a taxi. We were stuck in traffic and the driver said something I didn't understand...so I said "Pois é."<br />He instantly slammed on the gas, got a furious look on his face and I went on the most dangerous cab ride I've had yet!!<br />I haven't tried to fake it again since....<br />:)Campbell Dunsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00029065630577152830noreply@blogger.com