Diversion from Galanthus in September 2014

[Anthony Darby]

Oh, the autumn season starts very slowly in the Scotch forum.
But why? Nobody likes G peshmenii in UK?

Scotch?

[Maggi Young]

Scotch?

Ah, the English language causing more problems! 
Anthony's wink    is because in Scotland only Whisky and Tomatoes are traditionally called "Scotch"  - the people are Scots, this forum, while truly international, might, having its base in Scotland, be called a Scots forum - or a Scottish Forum - what can I tell you, Hagen -  our language is full of such traps for innocents abroad!
Think of how we can say  dough, rough and bough......  ( doh,  ruff and bow !) We're a crazy gang, for sure!

[Alan_b]

because in Scotland only Whisky and Tomatoes are traditionally called "Scotch" 

Eggs, pancakes, tape, broth and bonnet also spring to mind.

[Maggi Young]

Well, yes, Alan - but it was others who gave those things the name, not Scots - I think we traditionally only acknowledge the whisky and tomatoes since we produce  quite a lot of them for sale!

[johnw]

Hop too.

[Maggi Young]

Hop too.

I give up.

So much for helping Hagen understand what Anthony was on about.....

[johnw]

Ooops missed your posted just seconds before. Where's the blush smiley?

[johnralphcarpenter]

Scotch eggs were invented in London by Fortnum and Mason.

[Matt T]

Scotch eggs were invented in London by Fortnum and Mason.

Not sure that I like the sound of a Manchester egg 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scotch_egg#Regional_variations

[Maggi Young]

Scotch eggs were invented in London by Fortnum and Mason.

I'm not surprised you knew that, Ralph - I believe they go quite well with a good pint?

[johnralphcarpenter]

True, but I am more likely to consume one as a walking lunch, preferably on top of a Munro.

[Anthony Darby]

We have Scotch fillet steak here, but it's rib eye by another name.

[johnralphcarpenter]

The RHS Index of Garden Plants lists Scotch Asphodel, Scotch-Attorney, Scotch Broom, Scotch Heather, Scotch Laburnum, Scotch Marigold, Scotch Moss, Scotch Rose and Scotch Thistle, Also Scot Lovage, Scots Lovage, Scots Heather, Scots Pine, Scottish Flame Flower, and Scottish Maple!

[Maggi Young]

Goodness me- it's horrifying how many uses there are  in English of a word that is  so seldom used by the Scots themselves. I'd like, once  more, to scotch the rumour that Scots are in the habit of using such terms!

[johnralphcarpenter]

Goodness me- it's horrifying how many uses there are  in English of a word that is  so seldom used by the Scots themselves. I'd like, once  more, to scotch the rumour that Scots are in the habit of using such terms!

Good one!