A week at the beach was a welcome break, even if the early June weather was a bit chilly, but it all left me with one burning, unanswered question- what's the difference between flotsam and jetsam, and can you have one without the other?
Jetsam is stuff that's been voluntarily cast into the sea (I remember "jettisoned / jetsam") while flotsam is the stuff floating in the sea as the result of a wreak.
I think jetsam and flotsam are both dirty words my husband refers to and as a lady (yes, on occasion I pretend to be one) I am not allowed to repeat what he says.
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HAH! I actually know the answer to this!
Jetsam is stuff that's been voluntarily cast into the sea (I remember "jettisoned / jetsam") while flotsam is the stuff floating in the sea as the result of a wreak.
Yes, yes; I am a dork.
Jetsam in on crack, flotsam on downers.
Always a learning experience visiting your blog!
The Jetsams was an animated cartoon show set in the future. Flotsam is one of Bob Geldorf's daughters.
I think jetsam and flotsam are both dirty words my husband refers to and as a lady (yes, on occasion I pretend to be one) I am not allowed to repeat what he says.
On a beach? I'm flotsam (with a beer) and my mate's jetsam (with a bottle of wine)
I know this is true 'cause the wife told me after we came back pissed and the colour of lobsters.....
Always thought flotsom was stuff in the water and jetsom was stuff on land...good to know the exact meaning :) from Mrs. Chili.
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