tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-612320880156366525.post1020320132424776929..comments2023-10-29T16:57:38.584+02:00Comments on Elza Reads: Wondrous Words Wednesday - Clowder Elza Readshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147340976876251074noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-612320880156366525.post-75152747347544301532021-02-03T12:43:52.390+02:002021-02-03T12:43:52.390+02:00I had no idea that a group of cats is called a clo...I had no idea that a group of cats is called a clowder. That's interesting and good to know. I just hope I will remember the term. Ancahttp://www.coffeeandbooks.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-612320880156366525.post-52607167998735870792021-01-30T12:16:36.372+02:002021-01-30T12:16:36.372+02:00Hi Heather! I also don't have time to post eve...Hi Heather! I also don't have time to post every week, that's why I've made it bi-weekly. It gives me enough time to get myself sorted as well and work on the new words. The link-ups stay open, so join in when every you feel like it! Would be great to have you join us. Elza Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14147340976876251074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-612320880156366525.post-87214274574161775972021-01-27T23:47:59.682+02:002021-01-27T23:47:59.682+02:00I don't know if I'll be able to participat...I don't know if I'll be able to participate weekly, but I'd love to participate when I find or hear a word! I need to pay more attention cuz I know there are plenty. Glad you are hosting this now! I had forgotten a group of cats was a clowder! So funny. Heather G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18051840056392247706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-612320880156366525.post-42193149464782088952021-01-26T19:10:54.871+02:002021-01-26T19:10:54.871+02:00I'll definitely take part this week :DI'll definitely take part this week :DLynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13928865767523025349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-612320880156366525.post-44938548260642019442021-01-24T12:57:30.922+02:002021-01-24T12:57:30.922+02:00Hi Katherine! I remember we had Noddy translated i...Hi Katherine! I remember we had Noddy translated into Afrikaans when I was a child and we grew up with that. I have stacks of her books in the library and the kids still adore it. So glad about that.<br /><br />A Murder of crows... Wow, I also didn't know that! Ha - might have to use it somewhere. Elza Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14147340976876251074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-612320880156366525.post-9342434551950751312021-01-24T12:52:27.274+02:002021-01-24T12:52:27.274+02:00Hi Lex! It's amazing how popular Enid Blyton i...Hi Lex! It's amazing how popular Enid Blyton is still with the kids. I have stacks of her books in the library and they are always being taken out by the kids. In my library, actually more than Harry Potter. Now idea why!<br /><br />Chowder - ha! I can use that as well for WWW!Elza Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14147340976876251074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-612320880156366525.post-15413579590061038552021-01-22T06:35:08.195+02:002021-01-22T06:35:08.195+02:00I love Clowder! I read a book that talked about a...I love Clowder! I read a book that talked about a murder of crows because that's apparently what a group of crows is called. It's so strange! Somehow I never read any Enid Blyton. I don't think any of her books were available here when I was a kid so I've only really been reading about her as an adult and I'd love to read some of them. May have to do some book shopping!Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-612320880156366525.post-19942281355086100992021-01-21T20:46:13.143+02:002021-01-21T20:46:13.143+02:00Aww, these are some old, old favorites. I grew up ...Aww, these are some old, old favorites. I grew up on Enid Blyton, before Harry Potter took over -- my favorite was Fatty from Five Find-Outers and Mr. Goon (Clear orf!). And Three Musketeers is all kinds of awesome, though I can't say I was a huge fan of D'Artagnan, not with him chasing around Milady too. As for "clowder", the only thing I knew about it was that it rhymes with chowder *chortles*. ~ LexlinguaLex @ Lexlinguahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02251881629769380423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-612320880156366525.post-60363411986389650532021-01-21T19:22:03.384+02:002021-01-21T19:22:03.384+02:00Neither did I Greg! Glad you enjoyed the post. Sti...Neither did I Greg! Glad you enjoyed the post. Still looking forward to you joining us somewhere!Elza Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14147340976876251074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-612320880156366525.post-33995562233653174212021-01-21T19:20:20.942+02:002021-01-21T19:20:20.942+02:00LOL Carol! Yes, always good to blow your company&#...LOL Carol! Yes, always good to blow your company's mind with some lesser known words. <br /><br />But I also didn't know that there's an actual term for a group of cats. Elza Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14147340976876251074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-612320880156366525.post-4775940473622935372021-01-21T19:16:19.111+02:002021-01-21T19:16:19.111+02:00Every day is a school day yes!! I give reading and...Every day is a school day yes!! I give reading and mainly vocab classes. I love it when you can see the kids are learning new words and it's just a lightbulb moment!<br /><br />We did marvel today and they were so amazed that it's not only superheroes!! Elza Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14147340976876251074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-612320880156366525.post-43357099690010202562021-01-21T15:39:07.739+02:002021-01-21T15:39:07.739+02:00Hi IzaBzh! No, mine will also just howl and scratc...Hi IzaBzh! No, mine will also just howl and scratch if I call them my little clowder. Elza might not bother so much, as long as she gets all the attention!! <br /><br />It was only a pleasure to help you. I actually felt quite chuffed that I could actually help someone for a change!<br />Elza Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14147340976876251074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-612320880156366525.post-85869934678320274412021-01-21T15:34:45.875+02:002021-01-21T15:34:45.875+02:00Hi Debbie! No cats, are not big on groupies. Altho...Hi Debbie! No cats, are not big on groupies. Although - in my house, Stinkie and Elza will easily lie together and they all eat together. But the other two are complete loners. <br /><br />Nope, I've never heard of The Edward Eager magical books. Will take a look!!<br /><br />It's only a pleasure to do WWWW now. I love it so much and I'm ever so grateful that you are participating!! Elza Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14147340976876251074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-612320880156366525.post-77785883586700580832021-01-21T15:32:27.362+02:002021-01-21T15:32:27.362+02:00Hi Yvonne! We don't think of cats as groupies ...Hi Yvonne! We don't think of cats as groupies at all! I saw this word in one of the books that I've read for reviewing and I had to go to the dictionary. I had no idea!! <br /><br />Oh yes!! I should have thought of Little Women. I've read it years ago and need to read it again. It's on my list for The Classics Club, so I hope I will get to it soon. <br /><br />I love linking this meme up with books, just makes it a bit more fun!<br /><br />Thanks so much for participating again and for your lovely link-up post! I appreciate it so much. Elza Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14147340976876251074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-612320880156366525.post-56268279305795188342021-01-21T08:34:02.320+02:002021-01-21T08:34:02.320+02:00Ooh can you believe I never knew about this word? ...Ooh can you believe I never knew about this word? Huh! Love your picks- the Three Musketeers, and Nancy Drew/ Hardy Boys!! I love the idea of them teaming up! <br /><br />The Fellowship of the Ring- awesome!!!Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-612320880156366525.post-18448572550431468222021-01-21T03:05:13.470+02:002021-01-21T03:05:13.470+02:00I had no idea that there was a word for a group of...I had no idea that there was a word for a group of cats. I should try to work that into conversation sometime soon!Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-612320880156366525.post-54330271811697217032021-01-20T22:38:27.897+02:002021-01-20T22:38:27.897+02:00What a great term clowder is, everyday is a school...What a great term clowder is, everyday is a school day and I’ve learnt a new word!Heather @ Random Redheaded Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10687310913717863161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-612320880156366525.post-22026466556307215832021-01-20T18:47:35.061+02:002021-01-20T18:47:35.061+02:00A clotted mass, LOL !! My small clowder here would...A clotted mass, LOL !! My small clowder here wouldn't appreciate this word in the least ! I read the 4 books/series in the list, except The Hardy boys, the first 3 as a teenager (ie last century) ^^ Thanks again for your help, I was almost tearing my hair from my scalp and thinking the series "for dummies" had been written for me !IzaBzhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07928164883897873147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-612320880156366525.post-87217689196335758302021-01-20T14:47:50.605+02:002021-01-20T14:47:50.605+02:00Cats that I've known don't tend to run in ...Cats that I've known don't tend to run in packs like puppies, so I'm guessing that's why I didn't know the word "clowder."We had three cats at the same time, long ago, and I never saw them together. Independent types, cats. Though mine always loved to snuggle with their human friends.<br /><br />Many of my favorite stories as children were stories about a clowder of people. The Edward Eager magical books (I wonder if you know those in your part of the planet). A Wrinkle in Time. Henry Huggins and those of his clowder. <br /><br />Thank you so much for reviving WWW!Deb Nance at Readerbuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128529491888701996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-612320880156366525.post-86763978395213444742021-01-20T08:22:21.946+02:002021-01-20T08:22:21.946+02:00Hi Mareli.
I had no idea there was such such a wo...Hi Mareli.<br /><br />I had no idea there was such such a word as 'clowder' and would certainly never have associated it with cats! I know, of course, about a 'pack' of dogs, but I had never really thought about a gathering of cats before!<br /><br />I too, wracked my brains to think of a book to add to your 'clowder' and the only one I could think of, although I am sure there are many more, was the classic 'little Women' by Louisa May Alcott, which features the four March sisters Jo, Beth, Meh & Amy<br /><br />https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1934.Little_Women?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=i5uy3wMle5&rank=1<br /><br />I also like the way you then turned 'clowder' into a book related word to fit in with the ethos of the meme<br /><br />A really clever post this week and a great base word - thanks for sharing and hosting! :)<br /><br />Yvonne XxYvonne @ Fiction Books Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14821114534056290177noreply@blogger.com