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Offline Tarquin Thunderthighs lll

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Re: Secret Handshake.
« Reply #90 on: January 19, 2008, 06:22:17 PM »
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.
I apologise, in advance.

Offline Roger Kettle

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Re: Secret Handshake.
« Reply #91 on: January 19, 2008, 06:48:07 PM »
I was at Tannadice today. Dundee United won 3-0.

Offline The Peepmaster

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Re: Secret Handshake.
« Reply #92 on: January 19, 2008, 06:49:21 PM »
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.
Nostalgia is not what it used to be. 😟

Offline Tarquin Thunderthighs lll

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Re: Secret Handshake.
« Reply #93 on: January 19, 2008, 06:54:48 PM »
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.
I apologise, in advance.

Offline The Peepmaster

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Re: Secret Handshake.
« Reply #94 on: January 19, 2008, 06:56:33 PM »
I was at Tannadice today. Dundee United won 3-0.

I understand Dundee United won 3-0, Roger. Have a sit down with hot sweet tea, and maybe a brandy. I'm told that's good for shock.
Nostalgia is not what it used to be. 😟

Offline The Peepmaster

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Re: Secret Handshake.
« Reply #95 on: January 19, 2008, 06:57:45 PM »
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.

In case people thought you meant waving, Tarks.
Nostalgia is not what it used to be. 😟

Offline Mince

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Re: Secret Handshake.
« Reply #96 on: January 19, 2008, 07:08:07 PM »
Am I in trouble again?

Offline The Peepmaster

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Re: Secret Handshake.
« Reply #97 on: January 19, 2008, 07:14:34 PM »
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.

I hate his, (Peepmaster's), thinking he knows the right answer.
Nostalgia is not what it used to be. 😟

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Re: Secret Handshake.
« Reply #98 on: January 19, 2008, 07:15:01 PM »
Am I in trouble again?

Are you ever out of trouble, Mince?
« Last Edit: January 19, 2008, 07:17:12 PM by Vulture »

Offline Mince

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Re: Secret Handshake.
« Reply #99 on: January 19, 2008, 07:18:27 PM »
I hate his, (Peepmaster's), thinking he knows the right answer.

You're making it up now.

peter

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Re: Secret Handshake.
« Reply #100 on: January 19, 2008, 08:45:20 PM »
Glad you watch a great game Roger

Offline The Peepmaster

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Re: Secret Handshake.
« Reply #101 on: January 19, 2008, 09:14:08 PM »
Glad you watch a great game Roger

Ed is missing.
Nostalgia is not what it used to be. 😟

Vulture

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Re: Secret Handshake.
« Reply #102 on: January 19, 2008, 09:19:45 PM »
Glad you watch a great game Roger

Ed is missing.

Perhaps Ed didn't want to go!

peter

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Re: Secret Handshake.
« Reply #103 on: January 19, 2008, 09:38:54 PM »
If Ed was there dundee united would have scored 4

Offline Mince

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Re: Secret Handshake.
« Reply #104 on: January 19, 2008, 09:54:34 PM »
If Ed was there dundee united would have scored 4

Scored for who?