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Middling, Thank You

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MIDDLING, THANK YOU (J8x40) 3C (4C set) Button And Whitaker RSCDS Book 15

1- 8 1s+2s set twice and dance ½ R&L
9-16 2s+1s repeat above Fig back to place
17-24 1s+2s dance Poussette. 213
25-32 1s lead down the middle, back to top and cast to face 1st corners
33-40 1s turn 1st corners RH, partner LH, 2nd corner RH partner LH to places

(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)


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"Middling" means average or moderate in quality, size, or degree. It describes something that is neither particularly good nor bad, but rather in the middle range.

"Middling, thank you" is a common reply used to answer the question "How are you?" meaning I am feeling neither good nor bad. Thank you for asking.



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