This answer came from and knowledgeable and articulate researcher.  It
was very helpful.

I can tell by the amount of information I have from you ,that I should
be able to find my grandfathers grave. Thanks again. saws3.

Very quick and detailed response.  Thanks !

No worries-- they sent me a copy of your answer, all's well that ends
well.  Thanks again!

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Three stars for the actual answer - which was not exactly what I
wanted (perhaps a negative answer is the correct one) but five stars
for effort and persistence.

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Thank you :)

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My question was answered quickly and clearly.  I was fascinated by the
story and the association my father had made, obviously through oral
tradition.  This answer was of great importance to me;  my father is
deceased and his children, my siblings, all use this saying.  Many
thanks indeed.

Thanks scriptor. Have one one me. At least the old grey matter (of
mine) is functioning in the background. I had the "faust" part right
and "amble" was not too far off either. I'll give myself a pat on the
head and you a pat on the back. Thanks again and Cheers from: Roger

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Excellent response, thank you very much.

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Only one thing was not clear: the tokobashira (too bad I spelled it
wrong!) is not excatly IN the tokonoma (as i saw from the pictures),
but in front of it, at one side, going all the way down to the floor.
Your failure to mention "red pine"--although it's the right
color--does leave me wondering a little whether it is a proper wood
for the purpose.
                                    Thank you so much!

Excellent answer. I must have been seeing pink hippos last night when
I thought I saw a smaller one. But this answer lives up to the
standards I have come to expect (in a good way) from GA. Thanks again
!

excellent and quick!  thank you, Scriptor.

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Dear Scriptor
Thanks for your prompt answer
Mongolia

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well done.excellent service.ga is great.

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Great information - very prompt time!  Thank you!

Once again, thank you.

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Great job!  Your answer(s) is exactly what I was looking for.  It's
really interesting how words and expressions have developed over the
years, let alone centuries.  Again - great job.  Have a good
dæg..er..næg, Scriptor:)

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very thorough!

Quick, comprehensive, excellent response. With excellent links,
Thanks!

First time user.  Great, fast service. Thanks.

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Very good service