And say goodmorning Mr.Magpie how are you and your wife today.
2007-03-15 06:43:06 · 11 answers · asked by ? 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
oh my god i thought i was the only 1, i do it all the time, if i dont salute a magpie i think something bad will happen to me or my family
2007-03-15 06:47:13 · answer #1 · answered by Peanut butter Jelly Time!!!! 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do it all the time, Morning Mr magpie,Afternoon Mr Magpie I think its a superspicious thing.
2007-03-15 15:06:39 · answer #2 · answered by billybags 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do this is a very old superstition :)
I always greet the magpies in the garden in the morning with exactly that phrase.
2007-03-15 15:24:43 · answer #3 · answered by thunderchild67 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And what does Mr Magpie say in reply Jenny ?
Keep taking the tablets.
2007-03-15 14:02:30 · answer #4 · answered by oldtimer 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes a salute and Good Morning also and haste as it is I look for another one - although there is NO scientific proof in any superstitions you know.
2007-03-15 14:36:41 · answer #5 · answered by deep in thought 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh! no, not another one - my wife does the same blooming thing - it drives me batty - it's a bird for crying out loud - what is it going to do to you - I don't understand this fascination
2007-03-15 13:46:27 · answer #6 · answered by jamand 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do and count them 1 for sorrow 2 for joy etc etc
2007-03-15 14:19:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes i do, i also have a family of them come to feed from my garden every day.
My dad used to say that and i guess it just carried on with me.
2007-03-15 13:50:40 · answer #8 · answered by Richard 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, but I often salute an apple pie.
2007-03-15 13:46:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, I don't, but it is a very old tradition
2007-03-15 14:17:39 · answer #10 · answered by Debi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋