In France, they speak French. In Italy, they speak Italian. In California,
they speak cereal (i.e. nuts, fruits and flakes). On Midwest lakes, an
anchor
is tied to a boat with a rope.

In the Midwest one can expect the nautical experience of those
accustomed to a prairie schooner.


It is their boats, their anchors and their lakes. They can call them sweet
potatoes if they wish.