Right, so if I go out to Canada, I do this with every woman I come across, and eventually I fine Diane. ::)
Right, so if I go out to Canada, I do this with every woman I come across, and eventually I fine Diane. ::)
How much for?
Right, so if I go out to Canada, I do this with every woman I come across, and eventually I fine Diane. ::)
How much for?
3/-
As I regard this site as a bit of a secret society, I think it's time we had a secret handshake. I suggest rubbing the fleshy bit below the thumbs in a clockwise fashion before tapping index fingers thrice.
Right, so if I go out to Canada, I do this with every woman I come across, and eventually I fine Diane. ::)
How much for?
3/-
Peeps, the Canadians still use lbs. and oz. but money is in dollars and cents.
Right, so if I go out to Canada, I do this with every woman I come across, and eventually I fine Diane. ::)
How much for?
3/-
Peeps, the Canadians still use lbs. and oz. but money is in dollars and cents.
I did it in "old money" because I remembered how you keep reminding us how old you are.
I have been thinking about the handshake Roger and, regretfully, don?t think it is wise for me to participate at this stage of my life. That was how I got pregnant last time.
In Newark if it keeps raining as it is we will probably see Noah and his ark with a yak,
I have been thinking about the handshake Roger and, regretfully, don?t think it is wise for me to participate at this stage of my life. That was how I got pregnant last time.
Um...Peter, that's a wolf.
...Then it strolls into the saloon bar, and announces, "I've come for the man that shot ma paw!".
There's a 3-legged dog on this islandThere's a three legged dog everywhere. My sister Cath's dog Max had three legs.
I was wondering who would get in first with this!Um...Peter, that's a wolf.
Sergei Prokofiev, if I'm not mistaken. A delightful composition.
I say, I say, I say, my dog's got three legs.
How does he smell?
Awful.
I say, I say, I say, my dog's got three legs.
How does he smell?
Awful.
Remarkable!
Awful.
You're full of awe? Shucks. There's no need, really.Awful.
Well, you got that bit right.
How old are you AW.
How old are you AW.
The big 40, yesterday :(. Or rather a nicer way of putting it and still being able to hang on to my thirties is: 39yrs and 12months!
Beautiful dog by the way. :)
How old are you AW.
The big 40, yesterday :(. Or rather a nicer way of putting it and still being able to hang on to my thirties is: 39yrs and 12months!
Beautiful dog by the way. :)
Hey, my bird's going to be 40 this year. I usually dump 'em over the birthday period to save money, but this one's a bit of a milestone, so perhaps I should think to do something special - go halves on a party or something... ???
Happy Birthday, AW! Hope you had a great day.How old are you AW.
The big 40, yesterday :(. Or rather a nicer way of putting it and still being able to hang on to my thirties is: 39yrs and 12months!
Beautiful dog by the way. :)
How old are you AW.
The big 40, yesterday :(. Or rather a nicer way of putting it and still being able to hang on to my thirties is: 39yrs and 12months!
Beautiful dog by the way. :)
Hey, my bird's going to be 40 this year.
Happy birthday for yesterday AW! You still look youngish to me, darlin'.
Happy Birthday
A Woman
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best wishes from the C.B.P.F.C.
Happy Birthday
A Woman
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best wishes from the C.B.P.F.C.
I wont a slice please.
Happy Birthday
A Woman
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best wishes from the C.B.P.F.C.
I wont a slice please.
Peter - you didn't play the part of a policeman in "'allo 'allo", did you?
Good Moaning. And another from me ;D
Good Moaning. And another from me ;DHi, Rob! How was Portugal? Any snaps?
so much, that he's booked for me to go up. Should be well good!
Tarquin having to make an appointment would be part of the foreplay, I take it?
Tarquin having to make an appointment would be part of the foreplay, I take it?
That should be "Tarquin's having ...", otherwise it's a fused participle. See Fowler's Modern English Usage.
...a fused participle.
And can we stop with the sex talk now please - this is a family forum.
And can we stop with the sex talk now please - this is a family forum.
There's loads more in Fowler's Modern English Usage.
Tarquin having to make an appointment would be part of the foreplay, I take it?
That should be "Tarquin's having ...", otherwise it's a fused participle. See Fowler's Modern English Usage.
Tarquin having to make an appointment would be part of the foreplay, I take it?
That should be "Tarquin's having ...", otherwise it's a fused participle. See Fowler's Modern English Usage.
I think it would look wrong: "Tarquin is having to make an appointment would be part of the....."
Are you sure that foul Fowler is correct, Mince?
No, the "Tarquin's" is not short for "Tarquin is". It's the possessive.
Tarquin having to make an appointment would be part of the foreplay, I take it?
If you change the Tarquin to a pronoun, it becomes:
His having to make an appointment would be part of the foreplay, I take it?
And so "Tarquin" should be the possessive "Tarquin's".
No, it actually is short for "Tarquin, his having to make an appointment". I hate to agree with Mince. ::)
Do you mean that 'having' belongs to Tarquin?
Do you mean that 'having' belongs to Tarquin?
Yes.
Eating chocolate is fun. The subject is "eating chocolate".
John's eating chocolate is fun. The subject is "John's eating chocolate".
John eating chocolate is fun. The subject is neither "John" nor "eating chocolate", and so it's wrong, a fused participle.
It does not always work, especially when the person is female.
I hate her talking loudly in the library.
Here the "her" could be a noun (like "him") or a possessive (like "his"), so it's impossible to tell if it's wrong.
But if you use the name, it would be:
I hate Jane's talking loudly in the library.
But a more natural way of saying that is:
I hate the fact that Jane talks loudly in the library.
The possessive "Tarquin's" is short for "Tarquin, his".
It's like "Tarquin's underpants" is short for "Tarquin, his underpants".
In the same way, "Fanny's satsuma" is short for "Fanny, her satsuma", but you still have an "s".
John's hiding the chocolate demonstrates his selfishness.
We could write a whole story this way.
I'm sure this is all b******s: I think Mince is having us on.
The possessive "Tarquin's" is short for "Tarquin, his".
It's like "Tarquin's underpants" is short for "Tarquin, his underpants".
In the same way, "Fanny's satsuma" is short for "Fanny, her satsuma", but you still have an "s".
Yes, I remember reading that somewhere. You are talking about the origin of the possessive. I shall have to look that one up to ensure it's not a myth.
I think the written language is crap! And yes, I'm crap at it.
At least with the oral language you can 'read' the tone of voice , 'read' the body language and see the true meaning in the eyes. Eyes are the window to the soul, you know.
If you exchange a bunch of written words with an educated bod' (or overly educated specialist) and a run of the mill, jo bloggs, thick sh**e off the streets, then what's the worth of the written language then? Nowt. They don't 'get' each other.
It all smacks of 'I'm better than you'.
There, I've 'said' my piece! ;D
At least with the oral language you can 'read' the tone of voice , 'read' the body language and see the true meaning in the eyes. Eyes are the window to the soul, you know.
I think the written language is crap! And yes, I'm crap at it.
At least with the oral language you can 'read' the tone of voice , 'read' the body language and see the true meaning in the eyes. Eyes are the window to the soul, you know.
If you exchange a bunch of written words with an educated bod' (or overly educated specialist) and a run of the mill, jo bloggs, thick sh**e off the streets, then what's the worth of the written language then? Nowt. They don't 'get' each other.
It all smacks of 'I'm better than you'.
There, I've 'said' my piece! ;D
Hmm.. interesting. Maybe women should have their own language.
oh we do, you've just not 'listened' enough to have learnt it yet! :P
oh we do, you've just not 'listened' enough to have learnt it yet! :P
It's called gibberish, isn't it?
At least with the oral language you can 'read' the tone of voice , 'read' the body language and see the true meaning in the eyes. Eyes are the window to the soul, you know.
And if they have blue eyes then they are telling the truth (or who cares if they are telling the truth) ...
I don't go for all this sentimental hogwash. What if the person has had his eyes removed?
At least with the oral language you can 'read' the tone of voice , 'read' the body language and see the true meaning in the eyes. Eyes are the window to the soul, you know.
And if they have blue eyes then they are telling the truth (or who cares if they are telling the truth) ...
I don't go for all this sentimental hogwash. What if the person has had his eyes removed?
What if he's lost his hands? Or had them removed, as is the wont of some countries!
At least with the oral language you can 'read' the tone of voice , 'read' the body language and see the true meaning in the eyes. Eyes are the window to the soul, you know.
And if they have blue eyes then they are telling the truth (or who cares if they are telling the truth) ...
I don't go for all this sentimental hogwash. What if the person has had his eyes removed?
What if he's lost his hands? Or had them removed, as is the wont of some countries!
Then he certainly wouldn't be able to say goodbye to Mince, that's for sure.
At least with the oral language you can 'read' the tone of voice , 'read' the body language and see the true meaning in the eyes. Eyes are the window to the soul, you know.
And if they have blue eyes then they are telling the truth (or who cares if they are telling the truth) ...
I don't go for all this sentimental hogwash. What if the person has had his eyes removed?
What if he's lost his hands? Or had them removed, as is the wont of some countries!
Then he certainly wouldn't be able to say goodbye to Mince, that's for sure.
That's a thought. He'd be unable to flick the V-signs.
I was at Tannadice today. Dundee United won 3-0.
At least with the oral language you can 'read' the tone of voice , 'read' the body language and see the true meaning in the eyes. Eyes are the window to the soul, you know.
And if they have blue eyes then they are telling the truth (or who cares if they are telling the truth) ...
I don't go for all this sentimental hogwash. What if the person has had his eyes removed?
What if he's lost his hands? Or had them removed, as is the wont of some countries!
Then he certainly wouldn't be able to say goodbye to Mince, that's for sure.
That's a thought. He'd be unable to flick the V-signs.
::) Thanks, Peepsie.
No, it actually is short for "Tarquin, his having to make an appointment". I hate to agree with Mince. ::)
I have not seen that structure before. You seem to have placed the gerund in apposition to Tarquin, which to me seems wrong. So as much as you agree with me, I have to disagree with you.
How would you rewrite (in your structure) this one?
I hate Peepmaster's thinking he knows the right answer.
Am I in trouble again?
I hate his, (Peepmaster's), thinking he knows the right answer.
Glad you watch a great game Roger
Glad you watch a great game Roger
Ed is missing.
If Ed was there dundee united would have scored 4
If Ed was there dundee united would have scored 4
Scored for who?