Re: MIG welding and electronics - and slang

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Subject: Re: MIG welding and electronics - and slang
From: "Nick" <nicksnrt@domain.elided>
Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 16:55:02 -0500
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----- Original Message ----- 
 Russ Neely asked...
 
I have not had any problems.  Guess I should "knock on wood."  Is that slang known down under? 
 
Mark Battley replied...

Yes, it is - So does anybody know the origin of the expression?

To which I answer...

The story goes that the devil could not hear your good news if you spoke while knocking on wood. 
The effect being that he would not come and ruin it for you.....he does that kind of thing you know.....

Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 
1 Peter 5:8 (NIV)

Nick
Apex, NC
'84 Spider

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