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Post by phil70 on Nov 18, 2019 0:06:38 GMT
I am of course talking about the absolute abortions of spelling and grammar known as Americanisms. So to start with: – It’s not percentile, it’s percentage – It’s not burglarize, it’s burgle What’s the deal with putting a completely unnecessary Y at the end of words? – It’s not normalcy, it’s normality – It’s not equivalency, it’s equivalence – It’s not relevency, it’s relevence Also: – It’s not worrysome, it’s worrying What you need is PaulG2, aka the refugee, though I guess he is no longer with us on this mortal coil. I LOVED his posts. Phil
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2019 1:45:45 GMT
Train stations are where trains stop which is why the guard calls them station stops. ................................ what do they call a station that isn't a station stop though? .... a station non-stop perhaps? The reason the guard says station stop is to prevent people getting all confused when the train stops at a signal. If they said "the next stop is blah blah blah then some people would get up and go to the doors every time the train stops moving. This could lead to agitation and confusion.
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Post by Mr Stabby on Nov 18, 2019 6:22:25 GMT
I am of course talking about the absolute abortions of spelling and grammar known as Americanisms. So to start with: – It’s not percentile, it’s percentage – It’s not burglarize, it’s burgle What’s the deal with putting a completely unnecessary Y at the end of words? – It’s not normalcy, it’s normality – It’s not equivalency, it’s equivalence – It’s not relevency, it’s relevence Also: – It’s not worrysome, it’s worrying I've gotten used to them.
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Post by JohnV on Nov 18, 2019 7:11:45 GMT
Has MJG really removed himself from the forum? That would be a big surprise, I believe the caravan forums are moderated, and I wonder how he gets through his evenings without conflict. Having said that, he came across as being quite nice a week or two ago but when I pointed this out, he reverted back to his previous character. an odd mix. sometimes a sensible poster, sometimes a troll and sometimes an out and out wazzack.
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Post by JohnV on Nov 18, 2019 7:13:54 GMT
I am of course talking about the absolute abortions of spelling and grammar known as Americanisms. So to start with: – It’s not percentile, it’s percentage – It’s not burglarize, it’s burgle What’s the deal with putting a completely unnecessary Y at the end of words? – It’s not normalcy, it’s normality – It’s not equivalency, it’s equivalence – It’s not relevency, it’s relevence Also: – It’s not worrysome, it’s worrying What you need is PaulG2, aka the refugee, though I guess he is no longer with us on this mortal coil. I LOVED his posts. Phil the refugee from the otherside of the pond is a much missed Thunderboater. Unfortunately we have lost some nice folk over the years.
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Post by samsam on Nov 18, 2019 7:20:53 GMT
This is turning into a pantomime.
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Post by JohnV on Nov 18, 2019 7:30:12 GMT
This is turning into a pantomime. He's behind you !!!
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Post by Jim on Nov 18, 2019 7:31:02 GMT
Oooh, an uppity newbie! Actually I'm not sure you have undergone the honourable ritual established by tomsk . Twat! Not overly-familiar with the argument sketch then are we? And not overly familiar with the rituals of TB, are we. Perhaps the brain capacity of a Norwegian Blue... Deceased.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2019 7:38:03 GMT
This is turning into a pantomime. He's behind you !!! No he isn't.
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Post by Jim on Nov 18, 2019 7:40:27 GMT
Railway station, train station? What is it that is actually stationed there, TRAINS! Not Railways. Where would you be without me? A bunch of elderly confused right wing voters. According to a recent poll. 😂😂😂😂
What's that creeping up behind you?
Dementia. Boo!
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Post by bodger on Nov 18, 2019 8:12:23 GMT
I am of course talking about the absolute abortions of spelling and grammar known as Americanisms. So to start with: – It’s not percentile, it’s percentage – It’s not burglarize, it’s burgle What’s the deal with putting a completely unnecessary Y at the end of words? – It’s not normalcy, it’s normality – It’s not equivalency, it’s equivalence – It’s not relevency, it’s relevence Also: – It’s not worrysome, it’s worrying the one that gets my goat is when advertisers and product labels claim '2 times more' when they mean 'twice as much'. in my book, 'one times more' means '100% more' which is twice as much. I wondered if they actually meant what they were claiming, until I picked up a bottle of Fairy liquid the other day and it showed one new bottle = two old bottles. .... and claimed this was '2 times more'.
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Post by JohnV on Nov 18, 2019 8:18:25 GMT
I am of course talking about the absolute abortions of spelling and grammar known as Americanisms. So to start with: – It’s not percentile, it’s percentage – It’s not burglarize, it’s burgle What’s the deal with putting a completely unnecessary Y at the end of words? – It’s not normalcy, it’s normality – It’s not equivalency, it’s equivalence – It’s not relevency, it’s relevence Also: – It’s not worrysome, it’s worrying the one that gets my goat is when advertisers and product labels claim '2 times more' when they mean 'twice as much'. Me too ....... that and almost unique
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Post by Jim on Nov 18, 2019 9:23:52 GMT
I am of course talking about the absolute abortions of spelling and grammar known as Americanisms. So to start with: – It’s not percentile, it’s percentage – It’s not burglarize, it’s burgle What’s the deal with putting a completely unnecessary Y at the end of words? – It’s not normalcy, it’s normality – It’s not equivalency, it’s equivalence – It’s not relevency, it’s relevence Also: – It’s not worrysome, it’s worrying the one that gets my goat is when advertisers and product labels claim '2 times more' when they mean 'twice as much'. in my book, 'one times more' means '100% more' which is twice as much. I wondered if they actually meant what they were claiming, until I picked up a bottle of Fairy liquid the other day and it showed one new bottle = two old bottles. .... and claimed this was '2 times more'. I'd rather stick with old fashioned sums. 1 x 1= 1, 2 x 1 = 2 , though, if you owe me money I'm happy to run with your thesis.
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Post by brummieboy on Nov 18, 2019 21:59:20 GMT
Railway station, train station? What is it that is actually stationed there, TRAINS! Not Railways. Where would you be without me? A bunch of elderly confused right wing voters. According to a recent poll. 😂😂😂😂 What's that creeping up behind you? Dementia. Boo! Trains run on railways, which is why we have railway stations that trains stop at. My Grandad worked for British Railways, not British Trains.
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Post by bodger on Nov 18, 2019 22:03:21 GMT
the one that gets my goat is when advertisers and product labels claim '2 times more' when they mean 'twice as much'. in my book, 'one times more' means '100% more' which is twice as much. I wondered if they actually meant what they were claiming, until I picked up a bottle of Fairy liquid the other day and it showed one new bottle = two old bottles. .... and claimed this was '2 times more'. I'd rather stick with old fashioned sums. 1 x 1= 1, 2 x 1 = 2 , though, if you owe me money I'm happy to run with your thesis. more implies 'in addition to'.
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