In a message dated 09/24/1999 11:06:17 PM Eastern Daylight Time, KAT3946429@aol.com writes: << My mother uses some strange phrase which I've never heard anyone but her EVER say (and about 10 years ago, I accidentally used), "Well, I'll Swannee." Isn't that the strangest phrase you've ever heard? Again, Chip, you are the BEST and this site is now and will be forever, my FAVORITE. Nina Morton T. >> Nina, that's an old saying.........still used by many today here in Central Virginia. When I first heard it, I asked the lady "You'll what?" I didn't know it means "I'll swear." I have NEVER heard a man use it though! Guess it's okay for them to swear. Carol