Leland,

OK, so next time my son drops it on me I'll respond by saying, "And a good
moose meat to you". Thanks.

Leland Torrence wrote:

> The phrase is adapted from the colloquial "cul biens"  a French Canadien
> derivative meaning "to pick the good ones".   Originally the reference was
> "a trapper's choice" meaning the best moose meat, but more recently used
> when picking a good sheet of gypsum board.  What with the internet and all,
> kids liked it and picked it up not knowing its origins.
> Best,
> Leland

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