More British Phrases, also Books, Gods random stuff

[Benjamin]

Simon wrote (RE: Gander):
Thanks go to Neil for explaining this. I had always wondered, but had 
never found an answer. It is a phrase I use quite often, but normally 
remember to remove before posting as I guess many would not 
understand the use of the word gander.

I understood the use, but not the entymology (is that what I mean?) 
also I thought it was going out of fashion, as hadn't heard it used 
for a while.  I suspect Neil has a big dictionary, the cockney for 
look is 'butchers' though.  (Butcher's hook) 

Simon further wrote:
I will be posting my comments on The Amber Spyglass later, have to 
write them first!

Should I read this? As I've nearly run out of new books and don't 
want to start 'almost like a whale' yet, not feeling like launching 
into Darwinism.

Simon's ever-changing sig. file read:
> Dominus Illuminatio Mea ...
> "The Lord is my light, and my salvation; whom shall I fear?"
> -Psalm 27

Is not the answer 'Satan'? Or possibly 'sin'? Or maybe even 'myself'? 
Presumably salvation from something you see.
But actually if God created you, saving you from yourself would be 
(by extension) saving you from him, by bringing you to him.  So maybe 
the last option is wrong.  Though personally I thought it was the 
best.

Maybe the 'Dilbert lives' quote was less controversial.

-Ben

Ps. It is impossible to go off-topic on this list isn't it? Whoever 
thought of it is therefore wonderful, but has left themselves open to 
the random wanderings of my mind. 

Pps. Actually Harry Potter is off-topic, by definition.

Finally, Simon Said: "Ben - I'll reply to your e-mail soon" I wonder 
which one.  The poor boy is subjected to so many.  Pity him.