Per salutem cerelitas

Sheila M · 18 Dec 2006, 18:39 (Ref:1793856)

Apparently, this is the motto of the BMMC (it's on the nice freebie patch badges that we've all been sent when renewing our membership)!

Does anyone actually KNOW what it means? We've Googled, we've Asked Jeeves, we've searched Latin directories but to no avail!

Someone, somewhere, must know - please help!

Yours,
Perplexed of Staffordshire

Dave Brand · 18 Dec 2006, 19:11 (Ref:1793901)

'Speed through safety', I think.

Boo Boo · 18 Dec 2006, 19:14 (Ref:1793906)

Surely you should be able to remember what you were taught in school!!!!

Sheila M · 18 Dec 2006, 19:45 (Ref:1793930)

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Originally Posted by Boo Boo

Surely you should be able to remember what you were taught in school!!!!

I can remember most things I was taught in school, but Latin wasn't a subject on our curriculum!

The STIG · 18 Dec 2006, 20:14 (Ref:1793969)

we salute courage??

Sorry, Latin's something I wouldn't have minded learning, but got made to learn Welsh instead.

Thank your Glorious leader, Comrade Morganski!

P.s. Tried this http://www.freedict.com/onldict/lat.html but it didn't work.

**Woolley** · 18 Dec 2006, 20:34 (Ref:1793998)

Sorry, my Latin goes as far as:

Dum Tempus Habemus (school motto) - While we have time.

and

Felicitas est parvus canis calidus (back of Peanuts cartoon book) - Happiness is a warm puppy.

Thank goodness Snoopy was a dog.

I think I've heard the BMMC one before, though, and Dave's translation matches my memory.

Mike Kelly 1 · 18 Dec 2006, 21:28 (Ref:1794040)

I can still sing the first line of my old school song in latin but I haven't got a clue what it means! Thats what going to the Liverpool Collegiate Grammar School does for you. Or do I know it but 30 years of drinking have dulled the memory!!!

PeterM · 18 Dec 2006, 23:44 (Ref:1794164)

If it is "speed" should it not be "celeritas"?

Grandslammer · 18 Dec 2006, 23:54 (Ref:1794174)

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Originally Posted by PeterM

If it is "speed" should it not be "celeritas"?

I guess so,if that's where 'accelerate' comes from

,those badges could become collectors items

Eric Ridler · 19 Dec 2006, 00:49 (Ref:1794204)

As the creator of the badge I am following the advice of the late Keith Douglas who gave me that translation. Unfortunately I cannot verify it with him but what the hell it makes a good conversation piece.

EvilPumpkin · 19 Dec 2006, 09:17 (Ref:1794381)

Hmm maybe it should be changed to something more...marshally....

how about "Stercus stercus stercus, moritorus sum"

Mark Mitchell · 19 Dec 2006, 10:22 (Ref:1794439)

Having looked it up this morning on www.howtounderstandbleedinglatinwords.com
it actually means "Pork Pie Accident"

Dave Brand · 19 Dec 2006, 11:14 (Ref:1794521)

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Originally Posted by PeterM

If it is "speed" should it not be "celeritas"?

That's what I read! I hope it's Sheila's typo & not the spelling on the badge!

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Originally Posted by EvilPumpkin

how about "Stercus stercus stercus, moritorus sum"

I hope not!

The Fat Clerk · 19 Dec 2006, 18:23 (Ref:1794956)

Whatever it means ( & yes I did do Latin at school), wasn't it a nice surprise, even better was Elaine's face when she realised she'd have to sew 2 on before Boxing Day!!

Sheila M · 19 Dec 2006, 18:42 (Ref:1794980)

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Originally Posted by Dave Brand

That's what I read! I hope it's Sheila's typo & not the spelling on the badge!

Erm no - not my typo - that's exactly what it says on the badge!

Shelagh · 19 Dec 2006, 19:48 (Ref:1795039)

Whoops then - if its on the badge!

Mine are all so old they are still BMMRC - so no Latin translation to worry about.

Eric had better put his glasses on!

Mark Mitchell · 19 Dec 2006, 20:07 (Ref:1795051)

Wot badge?

**Asp** · 19 Dec 2006, 20:10 (Ref:1795055)

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Originally Posted by Mark Mitchell

Wot badge?

Mmm, Eric isn't the only one who ought to put his glasses on

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Originally Posted by Sheila M

(it's on the nice freebie patch badges that we've all been sent when renewing our membership)!

Sheila M · 19 Dec 2006, 20:13 (Ref:1795059)

Forgot to mention, along with the nice cloth badge, when you renew your membership of BMMC, you'll also get a car sticker and a very smart gold membership card.

Mark Mitchell · 19 Dec 2006, 20:14 (Ref:1795063)

Like I have time to read all posts Mr A!!

DarrellB · 19 Dec 2006, 22:17 (Ref:1795215)

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Originally Posted by Mark Mitchell

Having looked it up this morning on www.howtounderstandbleedinglatinwords.com
it actually means "Pork Pie Accident"

It no good Mark, no matter what I try I can't get this link to work!

DarrellB · 19 Dec 2006, 22:29 (Ref:1795233)

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Originally Posted by Grandslammer

I guess so,if that's where 'accelerate' comes from

,those badges could become collectors items

Does that mean they willl re-issue new badges with the correct spelling???

Nick Kirby · 19 Dec 2006, 23:33 (Ref:1795287)

It's all Greek to me!

Stuart Hill · 20 Dec 2006, 05:48 (Ref:1795417)

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Originally Posted by Nick Kirby

It's all Greek to me!

shouldn't that be "Είναι όλα τα ελληνικά σε με!" ???

fazza · 20 Dec 2006, 17:48 (Ref:1796060)

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Originally Posted by Sheila M

Forgot to mention, along with the nice cloth badge, when you renew your membership of BMMC, you'll also get a car sticker and a very smart gold membership card.

When are these due to arrive? not had mine yet!