HI Ian That's what I thought. My grandfather used it occasionally, but was death against using God's name in swearing. So, I guess this was a substitute. Thanks! Best regards, Ron Lord

Yes, it was Taking the Name in Vain. Years ago you used to get all sorts of "substitutes" like "Gorblimey", "Flippin' Heck", "Goldurn it" and the like. Nowadays they just swear. Makes me wonder what they say when they are REALLY mad if they've used up all the bad language in normal conversation! Oh well! Ian