Buds could be “BFFs”, which is an acronym that I have not used in my writing, text messages or verbally. I even had to call a friend to verify that the abbreviation, “BFF” stood for, “Best Friends Forever.”
There are many of these acronyms used now days by the texting public. Shortening a few words by using only the first letter of each word, is definitely a time savings, and shortens the text or written message considerably. One acronym that is used a lot is, “LOL” (laugh out Loud).
Thankfully, I do not have or know of a lot of these acronyms, so that should shorten this posting considerably.
Many of you may know that the Ham Radio operators were, for many years before the cell phone was invented, and still are, using acronyms to shorten their transmissions. Radio operators who worked in Morris code (you know, dots and dashes) found it much easier and faster to key three letters representing three normally used words. As an example, the acronym “QTH” meant, what is your location or, this is my location.
Now, I believe that one reader is asking, “What does this have to do with the title of this most wonderful article?” Well, I am here to answer that question for you.
Acronyms and ham radio has nothing to do with the title of this most excellent posting.
As I was resting in the old rocker yesterday afternoon, after moving all the decorations to the shed, I happened to look up, possibly to give thanks for helping me get through all that forced labor, when I noticed that the trees (red oak and pecan) seem to be starting to bud out.
I have a photo but it is difficult to see these buds. I should note that we have not had a severe frost yet, heck I have small green tomatoes on the vine in the garden.
Well that is all for today and we hope you have a very nice weekend!
Don Ford
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