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mshort68
USA
138 Posts |
 Posted - 03/09/2003 : 15:43:00
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| What exactly is sceptical? Did you mean skeptical perhaps. Learn to spell before you write. |
The grass is always greener on the other side, but it still has to be mowed! |
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CatDaddy
USA
310 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2003 : 15:49:07
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| Sorry man. Between these fat fingers and public schooling, I'm shooting pool with a rope! |
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mshort68
USA
138 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2003 : 15:55:15
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| Proof, that a mind is a terrible thing and it must be stopped in our lifetime before it kills someone. |
The grass is always greener on the other side, but it still has to be mowed! |
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CCarr
Canada
1200 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2003 : 16:27:45
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Is "sceptical" spelled differently south of the 49th? If it is, I'm sorry. In another thread, when it was first used this day, I had to look up "skeptical" or however it was spelled with the "sk"; and it wasn't in my dictionary.
I do have quite a time spelling, trying to remember my 'colour' and your 'color', my 'cheque' and your 'check'; etc etc. |
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CatDaddy
USA
310 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2003 : 16:42:33
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| Short wouldnt have known if it wasnt for spellcheck! |
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JimF
USA
1014 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2003 : 20:49:39
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Clayton, down here the word is spelled skeptical.
Sceptical (in the US) would be phonetically pronounced in the same way in starting as the word septic.
But while we are reviewing spelling and grammatical errors, it might behoove guilty posters to learn the differences between the following errors posted within this thread:
WERE versus WE'RE or WE ARE
YOUR versus YOU'RE or YOU ARE
"AIN'T" English fun "YA'LL"? |
Edited by - JimF on 03/09/2003 20:52:49 |
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KileAnderson
USA
875 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2003 : 21:00:05
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| Don't forget their, there, they're an it's and its. |
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CCarr
Canada
1200 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2003 : 21:04:00
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Thank you James, the day is almost done, and I've learned another thing.
It is tough trying to be bilingual in the same language.
Sorry again for my mistake with 'skeptical', it's almost as bad as the first time I couldn't relate 'gutters' and 'eaves'; or as you travel south and try and get a 'receipt' for expenses and have to use at different points in the trip - slip, tag, check, bill, note, invoice.
I'm still reminded of my first weekend in Calgary, many years ago, when a local in the gang we went to dinner with, asked me if I wanted an order of "prairie oysters". I love oysters, but what I got was far from what I thought I had said I ordered. |
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JimF
USA
1014 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2003 : 21:15:34
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Clayton, north of the M-D line, those gutters become 'leaders' and in some places in the South, 'thing' might better be known as 'thang' (but watch out for Southern women who call themselves Miss Thang).....but of course if you'uns was a Southern boy you auto know that or else axe someone!
PS Kile: Don't forget about its'.......
And there is that small matter of 'an' versus 'and'........... |
Edited by - JimF on 03/09/2003 21:20:38 |
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CCarr
Canada
1200 Posts |
Posted - 03/25/2003 : 08:45:41
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Seems to me, that it is timely to consider this thread again.
Some of the comments earlier this month in this thread, are relative to the recent critiques found in the "Iraq" thread.
Roy, with his 02/15/03 post at the top of the "Almost Anything" forum, explains and ecourages the use of that forum; and it certainly has been well used this year.
Non-industry related topics now dominate this web site. Personally, although I participate, I find that unfortunate.
The "Almost Anything" forum was created with Roy's intent, ".... use this area to discuss almost anything, .... topics not directly related to our industry, .... topics not always related to work".
Since Jan 1/03, there have been 54 active threads in the "Almost Anything" forum.
36 of those threads, are "topics not directly related to our industry"; war (5), religion (2), politics (4), other assorted (25).
However, the other 18 active topics this year in the "Almost Anything" forum, are topics that are directly related to our industry and / or work; and I suggest should not have been placed in that forum or allowed to remain there.
The "General" forum is for use "for discussion of industry related topics, not specific to other forums".
Of these 18 topics, 8 are specifically related to "current storm talk", 8 are general to our industry, 1 is hardware, 1 is software.
Regarding the "current storm talk" threads, can I suggest to Roy, that a new forum topic heading be created for that? Those 8, and 3 or 4 more in the "General" forum, are an issue unto itself; for exchange between members of regional storm activity.
Can I also suggest to Admin and the moderators, that an attempt be made to keep thread topics in the forums in which they belong, or are more suited?
Getting back to my opening comments, and the thread title, I would prefer a more technically oriented web site; with discussions more focused on industry issues, coverages, training, and "tools" usage topics.
Topics not related to our work or industry, do nothing to advance our individual positions or our collective situation within the industry, from which our income is derived.
But, that is just the thoughts of 1 of the 2653 members. I don't recognize nor understand the underlying reasons, why the usage of this site is steering away from relative issues and discussions that affect our livelyhood. |
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tomgriffin56
USA
88 Posts |
Posted - 03/25/2003 : 10:47:14
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| Clayton, I understand your frustration with the trend towards non-relevant subjects. I believe that this may be due to the long period of inactivity. I think it is human nature to drift to other subjects after an extended period spent waiting for something to happen. You see it whenever the time period is too long for people to maintain a focus. It is a safety valve that prevents burnout and frustration. I think you will see it turn around after the people start getting called out. JMO |
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Newt
USA
657 Posts |
Posted - 03/25/2003 : 11:12:08
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I can wait for topics to change, and as long as we get participation, let her rip.
Some subjects are inflamatory and get more action than others, however as long as we are communicating thats good. The more technical aspects would be great if we were not as dogmatic in our discussions. That ain't gonna happen, so we can stick with personalities and political/relegious beliefs and bash each other in a friendly or not so friendly fashion. In the end we can stay friends and once in a while learn something.
We are not going to change the minds of adjusters on any subject. I have noticed all or almost is as hard headed I am. That is what I like about this outfit. I can be different from everyone else, and be my own kind of bigot.
I guess what I am trying to say is I could care less whats at the top of the pop charts as long as we keep the forum alive.
G.W. is doing a cell phone commercial, "Can You Hear Me Now", Saddam is on the other end.
Maybe we can get some folks registered for the convention and talk about some subjects we need to discuss here, so all you sand baggers need to get registered. |
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CCarr
Canada
1200 Posts |
Posted - 03/25/2003 : 11:44:33
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Newt, I find your last comments very surprising and puzzling. You were the one who said in this thread on 01/09/03, "I could care less for the political and do enjoy the claims ....". Also, "things I don't want to talk about is hair, legs, politics or getting old, and money".
Now, you, the one with the former very fluid propensity to post on any claim topic imaginable; has totally reversed your focus.
It is your choice, and that of everyone else, subject to the whims of the web site administration; but this web site is becoming a "chat room forum" medium. This seems very different from what I thought was your intent when you first entered CADO not that long ago; and in fact is very different from what I thought was the overall intent of the CADO medium. |
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Newt
USA
657 Posts |
Posted - 03/25/2003 : 18:02:46
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I prefer the technical, and its not happening so I don't have any objection to the other topics as long as it keeps this site alive. I don't paticipate as much in these discussions, as you have probably noticed. It will turn around when everyone gets a belly full of politics. I am busy keeping up my study, and doing a lot of reading so all is not lost. I am just about through the NFIP program.
I will be leaving in the morning for a dental appt. then on to Mobile, Alabama. From there I have plans to go up to Missouri for a spell of camping and fishing. I have to get back to nature and purge a sick mind:>) I love camping, sleeping on the ground and eating what I catch. Clayton, I envy your fish, and unspoiled wilderness areas up North of you. Greenland had the best Salmon runs. I have fished all over the world, and never found any bad fishing, just some bad luck. Enough fishing, just thought I would let you guys know I will be out of pocket for a while. I will make the convention from Missouri. The only thing carved in stone is the convention. |
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CatDaddy
USA
310 Posts |
Posted - 03/25/2003 : 20:38:18
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I agree with Tom. It is a cycle we are going through. It will turn itself around, possibly after more of us are out working.
Let's face it. Alot of what we do is repeditive and you can only discuss a topic so much and it remain interesting. All the topics resurface from time to time and thats good too.
Dont let this slow time get you down. Everything will pick up. Lets try to keep it interesting and stay involved in the existing topics.
I am SURE that when you all return from the convention, there will be lots to talk about. Please take photos!
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