Scrabulary Word of the Day - 12-08-17 "GRACK BLAPES"

GRACK BLAPES = BLACK GRAPES

My daughter was telling me some of the foods my grandson enjoys and a Scrabulary word made itself known.

"He enjoys eating applesauce, chicken nuggets, grack blapes......"

Sounds yummy!
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 10/22/17 "BLASTERING"

BLASTERING = BLASTING +BLUSTERING

Beetie was outside barbecuing chicken.  The weather was turning cold quickly.  He brought in the last few pieces and I said:

"You finished just in time.  The wind is blastering out there!"

Unpredictable Fall weather in Colorado.
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 10/21/17 "TLATER"

TLATER = TONIGHT + LATER

The other morning, Beetie dropped me off at my place of employment.  As I got out of the car I said:

"I love you.  See you tlater."

I love my chauffeur!
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 10-15-17 "ANYWODDY"

ANYWODDY = ANYONE + ANYBODY

Beetie and I were talking about human nature and he said:

"Letting go of fear--that's the trick for anywoddy."

Fear takes on many forms. 

We sabotage ourselves,
~Scrabulary Chris :/

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 10/08/17 "COMPANAL"

COMPANAL = COMPANY + VENTURE CAPITAL

My husband was telling me about his research into cryptocurrency investing.  He said:

"I was looking at a companal."

After he paused, realizing he had spoken a Scrabulary word which I took a moment to write down, he went on to share the amazing world of cryptocurrency.  

Bye-bye fiat money!
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 10-7-17 "GHAVE"

GHAVE = GOT + HAVE

My friend Tina always thinks of me when she hears a Scrabulary word spoken and passes it along.  Here's her recent contribution.  She was talking with her hubby about something and his response was:

"Don't worry about what you ghave."

Would have liked to have been a fly on her wall--Was her hubby giving her carte blanche for some shopping she had planned?

Thanks for the great word, Tina!!

~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 10-06-17 " AUTOPAYMATICS"

AUTOPAYMATICS = AUTOMATIC + PAYMENTS

Whoa! I think my Scrabulary skills are evolving.  I was typing a confirmation email to a customer letting them know I received their documents when all of a sudden I found myself typing a Scrabulary word!  It went like this:

"I received your documents--thank you.  I have added the information to your account for autopaymatics."

Scrabulary words have migrated from my speech to my fingertips!

Mind. Blown!
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 08-26-17 "COOPLE"

COOPLE = COOL + SUPER

My cubicle neighbor at work was helping me determine which documents needed scanning.  After she set me straight and I felt confident to proceed I said:

"Coople, thanks!"

She inspires me to Scrabularize!
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 08/20/17 "SNIBBLE"

SNIBBLE = SNACK + NIBBLE

Today's Scrabulary word is provided by my cubicle neighbor at work.  She was handing a treat to her sweet puppy Bella and said:

"Do you want a snibble?"

One happy puppy!!
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 08/06/17 "BLURST"

BLURST = BLOW + BURST

Beetie was helping Dubby with a break in the sprinkler system. They were testing the fix and Beetie said:

"Stand back cuz it might blurst."

Held tight! No blursting!
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 08-05-17 "CLOP"

CLOP = CLIMB + HOP

I have a wonderful son-in-law.  He is a stellar human being--Aaaand he provides me with lots of Scrabulary words--thank you 'Dubby'.   

My son-in-law and daughter were getting my grandson ready for his first day of Kindergarten.  They were getting everything and everyone in the car.  Dubby looked at my grandson and said:

"Clop in the car, buddy."

First day of Kindergarten--HUGE SUCCESS!!
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 06-18-17 "SCHLOTHES"

SCHLOTHES = SCHOOL+ CLOTHES

In honor of Father's Day, a really great father reminds his son that some of his clothes are for a particular purpose.   Directing his son to a pile of clean laundry, he said:

"Those are your schlothes."

Many thanks to friends for a great Scrabulary word!!

~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 06-17-17 "OWAIGHT"

OWAIGHT = OKAY + ALRIGHT

My grandson was instructed to get his pajamas on as it was bedtime.  Because this instruction did not agree with his personal timing of things, he became flustered and with annoyed affirmation hollered:

"Owaight!" 

In the mind of a 4 1/2 year old, it's never a good time to be told it's bedtime!
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary "Phrase" of the Day - 06/16/17 "I'M AT THE END OF MY STRAW"

"I'M AT THE END OF MY STRAW!" = I'M AT THE END OF MY ROPE! + THIS IS THE LAST STRAW!

Sometimes a Scrabulary phrase instead of a word comes along and this one is worth sharing.

My son-in-law has been dealing with a contractor for almost a year after a huge hail storm severely damaged their home.  Even though the contractor was given a good score by the Better Business Bureau, they have shown themselves leaders of incompetency.  After receiving yet another email trying to explain away their incompetencies, my son-in-law said:!"

"I'M AT THE END OF MY STRAW!"

So exasperating!!
~Scrabulary Chris >:/

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 06-03-17 "EREA"

EREA = ERA + AREA

Beetie and I perused a lovely antique shop in downtown Colorado Springs.  The piped-in music via "I Heart Radio" was of the 60's era.  We were examining all the treasures and humming to the tunes.  It was a relaxing stroll through different eras of furniture, knickknacks, etc.  Upon leaving the shop, Beetie said:

"If you wanted to put together an erea in your home, this is the place to find things to do it."

Fun!
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 05-29-17 "STOKEDED"

STOKEDED = STOKED + ELATED

When asked if I was happy about going to see the Air Force Thunderbirds fly over Thunderbird Park at the Air Force Academy (which is an experience like no other), I replied:

"I am stokeded"

Thrills beyond measure!!
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 05-28-17 "PERPY"

PERPY = PERFECT + POPPY

Beetie and I sometimes affectionately call each other by the names that our precious grandson calls us, i.e. Meemaw and Poppy.  With that in mind, Beetie had prepared breakfast consisting of a bowl of coconut yogurt with fresh fruit, a sprinkling of granola and a glass of lemon water to start.  Looking at this yummy breakfast and anticipating the first bite, I said:

"Yum!  Thank you!  This is perpy!"

Practically perfect in every way,
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 05-21-17 "GRIZZLING"

GRIZZLING = GRAUPEL + DRIZZLING

During a "Maycember" weather day, my husband and I looked out the window before venturing outside and Beetie said:

"Looks like it's just grizzling."

In Colorado, just give it 10 minutes and the weather will change one way or the other.

~Scrabulary Chris :D

 

Scrabulary Word of the Day- 03-26-17 "PETEETOES"

PETEETOES = SWEET + POTATOES

Potatoes were brought up in a discussion about healthier eating.  I said:

"I have stopped eating white potatoes and just love peteetoes!"

Microwave till soft, peel, mash with a bit of butter and ENJOY!
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 03-24-17 "FLAVING"

FLAVING = FLAVOR + FLAVORING

When purchasing Duncan Donut's Carmel Latte Square donut, I noticed a chocolate decoration on top.  After taking a bite I said:

"The little chocolate thing on top had coffee flaving."

Delectably Delicious!
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 03-19-17 "SAVORITE"

SAVORITE = SPECIAL + FAVORITE

My 4 1/2 year-old grandson has the "Scrabulary" gene!  He uttered a Scrabulary word, recognized it when he said it and made himself laugh!  He was looking at his mom's collection of crystals, pointed to a row and said:

"What about those, Mama?  Are those your savorite ones? Haha! I said 'savorite'! Haha!"

My Moonpie always brings me joy!
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 03-18-17 "YUSING"

YUSING = YEARS + USING

I was chatting with a friend about my thyroid having gone wonky and didn't want to use prescription drugs to stabilize it.  I said:

"I am able to stabilize it with supplements because I really don't want to spend yusing prescription drugs with their damaging side effects."

Blood test shows great results!
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 03-17-17 "YUNKY"

YUNKY =  YUCKY + JUNKY

It is cold and flu season--will it ever end??  I was talking with a friend and told her about a delicious tea that really helped my irritated, drainage-congested throat.  I said:

"The brand Traditional Medicinals has a tea called Throat Coat.  It really helps soothe and clear a yunky throat."

Tea helps all kinds of ailments!
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 03-10-17 "FLABBERPATED"

FLABBERPATED =  FLABBERGASTED + TWITTERPATED

Our effervescent receptionist was asked how she felt after engaging a customer and her reply was:

"I'm flabberpated!"

Now, is that good or bad?
~Scrabulary Chris ;)

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 01-21-17 "NUCKUS"

NUCKUS = NOISE + RUCKUS

My friend Betina provided today's Scrabulary word.  Great word! Thanks so much! 

Upon waking one morning, the family was particularly active and loud.  Being half asleep she asked: 

"Why are you making so much nuckus?"

A creative alarm clock!
~Scrabulary Chris :D