All at sixes and sevens: mixed up
All bollixed up: see all at sixes and sevens.
Boiled Owl: one who appears or in fact is ridiculous.
Complete Nitwit/Idiot: Term of endearment for her children; see also boiled owl, fried mule, horse's ass, and utter nincompoop.
Fried Mule: see Boiled Owl
Horse's Ass: Anyone with beliefs different from Doll's. see also Boiled Owl; Fried Mule.
Heaven Forfend: Unknown.
More X than you can shake a stick at: A whole lot of something.
This blog is dedicated to Dorothy Louise Fletcher Stade, or Dolly as she was known for most of her 78 years. Dolly passed away in her home early the morning of July 19, 2013. Please post a comment to share a memory or condolences with the family. If you'd like to post a tribute, please email nvonstade@gmail.com
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