Something we don't know about you....

C.f.M. · Post by **C.f.M.** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 10:11 am

jkisha wrote:I hate people that criticize other people for their grammar and pronunciation and don't know how to spell the word "hop".

JK

True, my proof-reading skills weren't used when I copied and pasted that excerpt.

Also, punctuation goes inside quotation marks.

Though, not liking how someone pronounces a word is my personal taste, not a criticism.

Just like me thinking you sure are oppositional for no reason other than being cantankerous. Simply my opinion.

God bless America.

Post by **Elderberry** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 10:15 am

C.f.M. wrote:
jkisha wrote:I hate people that criticize other people for their grammar and pronunciation and don't know how to spell the word "hop".

JK
True, my proof-reading skills weren't used when I copied and pasted that excerpt.

Also, punctuation goes inside quotation marks.

Though, not liking how someone pronounces a word is my personal taste, not a criticism.

Just like me thinking you sure are oppositional for no reason other than being cantankerous. Simply my opinion.

God bless America.

Rule for positioning of punctuation marks has changed over the years and is optional or situational.

And you know what they say about opinions.

JK

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 11:22 am

Excuse me, but I think someone misspelled persnickety.

geospyder · Post by **geospyder** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 12:24 pm

Shared a bottle of Jack Daniels with Merle Haggard.

C.f.M. · Post by **C.f.M.** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 12:27 pm

geospyder wrote:Shared a bottle of Jack Daniels with Merle Haggard.

Now THAT is freakin' AWESOME.

geospyder · Post by **geospyder** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 12:47 pm

That was in the late seventies after one of his shows at Lake Tahoe. That same weekend I drove my Jeep up the steps of Caesars Casino, or whatever it was called back then, to provide front door service for my wife. It was a wild weekend.

Post by **Elderberry** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 12:58 pm

who's Merle Haggard?

JK

geospyder · Post by **geospyder** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 1:18 pm

jkisha wrote:who's Merle Haggard?

JK

Okie From Muskogee

C.f.M. · Post by **C.f.M.** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 1:24 pm

jk = just kidding

My friend does Pancho and Lefty for karaoke, just to piss people off (it is slow and long and not very interesting). Or Jolene. Because we love Dolly.

Even while in prison, Haggard ran a gambling and brewing racket from his cell. Merle attended three of Johnny Cash's concerts at San Quentin. Seeing Cash perform inspired Haggard to straighten up and pursue his singing. Several years later, at another Cash concert, Haggard came up to Johnny and told him "I certainly enjoyed your show at San Quentin." Cash said "Merle, I don't remember you bein' in that show." Merle Haggard said, "Johnny, I wasn't in that show, I was in the audience."

AND one of my favourite all-time songs:

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Ugly Dougly · Post by **Ugly Dougly** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 2:55 pm

Use punctuation marks inside of quotes if the quote is an entire sentence, but if you are quoting a phrase or a single word, then the punctuation marks go outside.

Assuming by punctuation marks, you're referring to periods.

I would go into detail, but my style guides are just out of arm's reach right now .

When using a question mark with an exclamation point, always put the question mark first. I just made that up.

Post by **Elderberry** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 3:03 pm

Ugly Dougly wrote:Use punctuation marks inside of quotes if the quote is an entire sentence, but if you are quoting a phrase or a single word, then the punctuation marks go outside.

Assuming by punctuation marks, you're referring to periods.

I would go into detail, but my style guides are just out of arm's reach right now .

When using a question mark with an exclamation point, always put the question mark first. I just made that up.

Thank you for confirming that my use of punctuation was correct.

JK

Ugly Dougly · Post by **Ugly Dougly** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 3:15 pm

jkisha wrote:
Ugly Dougly wrote:Use punctuation marks inside of quotes if the quote is an entire sentence, but if you are quoting a phrase or a single word, then the punctuation marks go outside.

Assuming by punctuation marks, you're referring to periods.

I would go into detail, but my style guides are just out of arm's reach right now .

When using a question mark with an exclamation point, always put the question mark first. I just made that up.
Thank you for confirming my use of punctuation was correct.

JK

However, I would suggest using "that" between "confirming" and "my" in order to provide maximum clarity.

One thing more: I like shamisen and Irish music!

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Post by **Elderberry** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 3:36 pm

Ugly Dougly wrote:
jkisha wrote:
Ugly Dougly wrote:Use punctuation marks inside of quotes if the quote is an entire sentence, but if you are quoting a phrase or a single word, then the punctuation marks go outside.

Assuming by punctuation marks, you're referring to periods.

I would go into detail, but my style guides are just out of arm's reach right now .

When using a question mark with an exclamation point, always put the question mark first. I just made that up.
Thank you for confirming that my use of punctuation was correct.

JK
However, I would suggest using "that" between "confirming" and "my" in order to provide maximum clarity.

One thing more: I like shamisen and Irish music!

[youtube][/youtube]

Done!

JK

Deb Prothero · Post by **Deb Prothero** » Sat Oct 31, 2009 11:42 pm

This has been the most interesting topic to read. I have learned so much about playa and eplaya friends.

Something you don't know about me?

Don't tell Risky or Goathead but I was a sniper - a long time ago and in the Canadian reserves. There's a trophy somewhere in this country with my name on it.

Woody Harrelson gave me a hug. Okay, that was just a few weeks ago so you might know about that one.

In between being a sniper and getting a hug from Woody - hmmm, there's a lot a girl should keep quiet about.

Risky · Post by **Risky** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 12:22 am

What was the grouping that won your trophy

goathead · Post by **goathead** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 1:20 am

OK Deb
Cough up the details.
Weapon, caliber, at what range....

Deb Prothero · Post by **Deb Prothero** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 1:40 am

5 shots in 1cm at 200 metres

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 1:44 am

With?

Deb Prothero · Post by **Deb Prothero** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 1:33 am

A long since outdated rifle: FNC1A1 firing 7.62mm ammunition

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 1:59 am

Doesn't sound too outdated with a group like that.

Deb Prothero · Post by **Deb Prothero** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 3:07 am

Well, I'm not sure what the Canadian forces are using now. This was 30 years ago and it was the NATO weapon of choice at the time.

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 3:31 am

I meant the 1 cm group, if I wasn't clear.

Even though official kills have been made at nearly 2500 metres now, and much farther in reality I hear, that is an impressive group with a 7.62.

(I always knew canadians were more dangerous than generally thought.
It's all that repressed rage from being polite.)

Deb Prothero · Post by **Deb Prothero** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 3:35 am

(I always knew canadians were more dangerous than generally thought.
It's all that repressed rage from being polite.)

Yep, I'm dangerous alright!

And that was when I was 19, I'm much more dangerous now!

Risky · Post by **Risky** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 8:24 am

Deb Prothero wrote:A long since outdated rifle: FNC1A1 firing 7.62mm ammunition

FN made the FNC in 223 rem, I think.
Impressive grouping!

ALICEtheGOON · Post by **ALICEtheGOON** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 5:36 pm

Lol you wouldnt believe me anyway

Post by **Elderberry** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 5:44 pm

ALICEtheGOON wrote:Lol you wouldnt believe me anyway

But i did believe you...every word. You shouldn't have deleted the post. I've done lots of crazy things in my past too.

JK

Deb Prothero · Post by **Deb Prothero** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 5:46 pm

I believed you, Alice although I was immediately thinking I would need to make sure I didn't travel with you!!! Could get into all sorts of mischief.

ALICEtheGOON · Post by **ALICEtheGOON** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 8:05 pm

Deb Prothero wrote:I believed you, Alice although I was immediately thinking I would need to make sure I didn't travel with you!!! Could get into all sorts of mischief.

Ah Deb you are safe with ol Alice now at least heh

Ill hold your hand down the blinding dusty road till we smell the smoke , see the flicker..

and watch the man raise his hands.

goathead · Post by **goathead** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 6:24 am

Nice shooting Deb.

What kind of scope?

(I always knew canadians were more dangerous than generally thought.
It's all that repressed rage from being polite.)

Yep, I'm dangerous alright! And that was when I was 19, I'm much more dangerous now!

Now your just telling tall tales.

Risky · Post by **Risky** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 7:37 am

goathead wrote:Nice shooting Deb.

What kind of scope?

(I always knew canadians were more dangerous than generally thought.
It's all that repressed rage from being polite.)

Yep, I'm dangerous alright! And that was when I was 19, I'm much more dangerous now!
Now your just telling tall tales.

of course, Canadian!