What does "Porgies" mean?

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What does "Porgies" mean in this sentence?e.g We tied a pair of pogies over the handlebars.

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[+4] - wayne - 08/31/2011 I've done that before, it was all well and fine until the tails went through the spokes.

@avalipeng,

It's a kind of fish.

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@avalipeng,

Pogies

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They are handlebar mitts used in rowing/sculling and bicycling.

http://www.icebike.org/Clothing/handprotection.htm

http://www.commutebybike.com/2008/01/18/pogies/

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@ehBeth,

Ha, I didn't realize there was another meaning. I guess we need more context, then.

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@jespah,

tying pogies over the handlebars was a pretty good clue Very Happy

I knew them for rowing - it wasn't too far to make the connection to biking

porgies are the fish (which is the thread title - but seems to be a typo from the original sentence fragment)

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@jespah,

jespah wrote:

It's a kind of fish.

It may be wrong, but I like your answer instead. Kind of surreal to see two fish dangling and flying in the wind as the bicyclist speeds his or her way down the street. Especially if a few seagulls and pigeons are chasing in tow....

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@tsarstepan,

Well, I just figured if someone had biked over to the fishing hole, they'd have to tie their catch somewhere when it was time to go home.

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I love you, Porgy.

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@tsarstepan,

I've done that before, it was all well and fine until the tails went through the spokes.

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@ehBeth,

Thanks a lot, that is exactly what I am looking for.

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