Cassis Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 [quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Jon D"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"] Am I right in thinking that the majority of this thread is i-r-o-n-i-c?[/quote]No. This is a serious discussion.[/quote]PS - I was being ironoc. PPS - That's the Breton spelling.[/quote]I know! Just because I'm rubbish at sending emails doesn't mean I'm entirely stupid you know[;-)]... [/quote]If you do enough quotes of quotes of quotes a nice tunnel effect starts to develop.[/quote]Soif we keep doing this will we disappear into a vortex and emerge in analternative universe? There's definitely something happeningbecause Dick's spelling and/or grammar is starting to diverge from itsnormal parameters. "I didn't heard anybody" - doesn't sound likesomething Dick in our universe would say, does it?[/quote]I''m willing to try if you guys are. It can be quite bad around here too - I had to speak French to theplumber only this afternoon. And when I go and try and teach theingrates at the school better English ('cos I know that they canspeak it really) they quite frequently torment me by requestinginstrctions in French or saying "zee" instead of "the." Little sods.[/quote]Judith started from a French language base of zero. Now she has mastered the basics and can go shopping etc. sans chaperone. Having got to this stage, the baker's wife suddenly asks Jude one morning if she will give her conversation sessions to perfect her English. So you see, soon there will be one less French speaker in the village. I have no idea how the other Ancinnois are going to manage to buy their bread and cakes once Karine (the baker's wife) has mastered English and abandons her mother tongue altogether.[/quote]But surely, following the convoluted logic of this thread, the other Ancinnois actually all speak English and are only speaking to Karine in French because they realise she is the non-English speaker. When she speaks English they will not need to speak French and you will all need another 'token French speaker' non?[/quote]I don't think it works that way, Steve. Given a choice, it is obvious that everyone chooses to speak English rather than French. All French persons, the Ancinnois included, would clearly prefer to speak English. Once you can speak English you give up French. Hence the difficulty in finding French teachers in France. So once Karine has perfected her English she abandons French leaving the other villagers up the linguistic creek.Look - the universe is expanding sideways! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 I've seen lots of films about the Ancient Romans and Greeks (some with articulated monsters) and they ALL spoke English. My feet still hurt.Edit - Quote didn't work - have we gone a quote too far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalpa Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 [quote user="Cassis"][quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Jon D"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"] Am I right in thinking that the majority of this thread is i-r-o-n-i-c?[/quote]No. This is a serious discussion.[/quote]PS - I was being ironoc. PPS - That's the Breton spelling.[/quote]I know! Just because I'm rubbish at sending emails doesn't mean I'm entirely stupid you know[;-)]... [/quote]If you do enough quotes of quotes of quotes a nice tunnel effect starts to develop.[/quote]Soif we keep doing this will we disappear into a vortex and emerge in analternative universe? There's definitely something happeningbecause Dick's spelling and/or grammar is starting to diverge from itsnormal parameters. "I didn't heard anybody" - doesn't sound likesomething Dick in our universe would say, does it?[/quote]I''m willing to try if you guys are. It can be quite bad around here too - I had to speak French to theplumber only this afternoon. And when I go and try and teach theingrates at the school better English ('cos I know that they canspeak it really) they quite frequently torment me by requestinginstrctions in French or saying "zee" instead of "the." Little sods.[/quote]Judith started from a French language base of zero. Now she has mastered the basics and can go shopping etc. sans chaperone. Having got to this stage, the baker's wife suddenly asks Jude one morning if she will give her conversation sessions to perfect her English. So you see, soon there will be one less French speaker in the village. I have no idea how the other Ancinnois are going to manage to buy their bread and cakes once Karine (the baker's wife) has mastered English and abandons her mother tongue altogether.[/quote]But surely, following the convoluted logic of this thread, the other Ancinnois actually all speak English and are only speaking to Karine in French because they realise she is the non-English speaker. When she speaks English they will not need to speak French and you will all need another 'token French speaker' non?[/quote]I don't think it works that way, Steve. Given a choice, it is obvious that everyone chooses to speak English rather than French. All French persons, the Ancinnois included, would clearly prefer to speak English. Once you can speak English you give up French. Hence the difficulty in finding French teachers in France. So once Karine has perfected her English she abandons French leaving the other villagers up the linguistic creek.Look - the universe is expanding sideways![/quote]Nope, the quotes just keep on coming.(I just love this visual representation of the space / time continuum).And Will, you're right: Sourdeval high street is about 50/50 French / English businesses now. It's very strange. Just as my French really begins to improve... it appears I don't need it. [8-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 [quote user="catalpa"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Jon D"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"] Am I right in thinking that the majority of this thread is i-r-o-n-i-c?[/quote]No. This is a serious discussion.[/quote]PS - I was being ironoc. PPS - That's the Breton spelling.[/quote]I know! Just because I'm rubbish at sending emails doesn't mean I'm entirely stupid you know[;-)]... [/quote]If you do enough quotes of quotes of quotes a nice tunnel effect starts to develop.[/quote]Soif we keep doing this will we disappear into a vortex and emerge in analternative universe? There's definitely something happeningbecause Dick's spelling and/or grammar is starting to diverge from itsnormal parameters. "I didn't heard anybody" - doesn't sound likesomething Dick in our universe would say, does it?[/quote]I''m willing to try if you guys are. It can be quite bad around here too - I had to speak French to theplumber only this afternoon. And when I go and try and teach theingrates at the school better English ('cos I know that they canspeak it really) they quite frequently torment me by requestinginstrctions in French or saying "zee" instead of "the." Little sods.[/quote]Judith started from a French language base of zero. Now she has mastered the basics and can go shopping etc. sans chaperone. Having got to this stage, the baker's wife suddenly asks Jude one morning if she will give her conversation sessions to perfect her English. So you see, soon there will be one less French speaker in the village. I have no idea how the other Ancinnois are going to manage to buy their bread and cakes once Karine (the baker's wife) has mastered English and abandons her mother tongue altogether.[/quote]But surely, following the convoluted logic of this thread, the other Ancinnois actually all speak English and are only speaking to Karine in French because they realise she is the non-English speaker. When she speaks English they will not need to speak French and you will all need another 'token French speaker' non?[/quote]I don't think it works that way, Steve. Given a choice, it is obvious that everyone chooses to speak English rather than French. All French persons, the Ancinnois included, would clearly prefer to speak English. Once you can speak English you give up French. Hence the difficulty in finding French teachers in France. So once Karine has perfected her English she abandons French leaving the other villagers up the linguistic creek.Look - the universe is expanding sideways![/quote]Nope, the quotes just keep on coming.(I just love this visual representation of the space / time continuum).And Will, you're right: Sourdeval high street is about 50/50 French / English businesses now. It's very strange. Just as my French really begins to improve... it appears I don't need it. [8-)][/quote]This proves the theory of the expanding universe. Dick - they spoke English on Planet of the Apes, as well.Can anyone help me back on my feet, please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 [quote user="Cassis"][quote user="catalpa"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Jon D"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"] Am I right in thinking that the majority of this thread is i-r-o-n-i-c?[/quote]No. This is a serious discussion.[/quote]PS - I was being ironoc. PPS - That's the Breton spelling.[/quote]I know! Just because I'm rubbish at sending emails doesn't mean I'm entirely stupid you know[;-)]... [/quote]If you do enough quotes of quotes of quotes a nice tunnel effect starts to develop.[/quote]Soif we keep doing this will we disappear into a vortex and emerge in analternative universe? There's definitely something happeningbecause Dick's spelling and/or grammar is starting to diverge from itsnormal parameters. "I didn't heard anybody" - doesn't sound likesomething Dick in our universe would say, does it?[/quote]I''m willing to try if you guys are. It can be quite bad around here too - I had to speak French to theplumber only this afternoon. And when I go and try and teach theingrates at the school better English ('cos I know that they canspeak it really) they quite frequently torment me by requestinginstrctions in French or saying "zee" instead of "the." Little sods.[/quote]Judith started from a French language base of zero. Now she has mastered the basics and can go shopping etc. sans chaperone. Having got to this stage, the baker's wife suddenly asks Jude one morning if she will give her conversation sessions to perfect her English. So you see, soon there will be one less French speaker in the village. I have no idea how the other Ancinnois are going to manage to buy their bread and cakes once Karine (the baker's wife) has mastered English and abandons her mother tongue altogether.[/quote]But surely, following the convoluted logic of this thread, the other Ancinnois actually all speak English and are only speaking to Karine in French because they realise she is the non-English speaker. When she speaks English they will not need to speak French and you will all need another 'token French speaker' non?[/quote]I don't think it works that way, Steve. Given a choice, it is obvious that everyone chooses to speak English rather than French. All French persons, the Ancinnois included, would clearly prefer to speak English. Once you can speak English you give up French. Hence the difficulty in finding French teachers in France. So once Karine has perfected her English she abandons French leaving the other villagers up the linguistic creek.Look - the universe is expanding sideways![/quote]Nope, the quotes just keep on coming.(I just love this visual representation of the space / time continuum).And Will, you're right: Sourdeval high street is about 50/50 French / English businesses now. It's very strange. Just as my French really begins to improve... it appears I don't need it. [8-)][/quote]This proves the theory of the expanding universe. Dick - they spoke English on Planet of the Apes, as well.Can anyone help me back on my feet, please?[/quote]My universe has been expanding for years...Feet almost OK now, but bit my lip eating dinner... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 [quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="catalpa"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Jon D"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"] Am I right in thinking that the majority of this thread is i-r-o-n-i-c?[/quote]No. This is a serious discussion.[/quote]PS - I was being ironoc. PPS - That's the Breton spelling.[/quote]I know! Just because I'm rubbish at sending emails doesn't mean I'm entirely stupid you know[;-)]... [/quote]If you do enough quotes of quotes of quotes a nice tunnel effect starts to develop.[/quote]Soif we keep doing this will we disappear into a vortex and emerge in analternative universe? There's definitely something happeningbecause Dick's spelling and/or grammar is starting to diverge from itsnormal parameters. "I didn't heard anybody" - doesn't sound likesomething Dick in our universe would say, does it?[/quote]I''m willing to try if you guys are. It can be quite bad around here too - I had to speak French to theplumber only this afternoon. And when I go and try and teach theingrates at the school better English ('cos I know that they canspeak it really) they quite frequently torment me by requestinginstrctions in French or saying "zee" instead of "the." Little sods.[/quote]Judith started from a French language base of zero. Now she has mastered the basics and can go shopping etc. sans chaperone. Having got to this stage, the baker's wife suddenly asks Jude one morning if she will give her conversation sessions to perfect her English. So you see, soon there will be one less French speaker in the village. I have no idea how the other Ancinnois are going to manage to buy their bread and cakes once Karine (the baker's wife) has mastered English and abandons her mother tongue altogether.[/quote]But surely, following the convoluted logic of this thread, the other Ancinnois actually all speak English and are only speaking to Karine in French because they realise she is the non-English speaker. When she speaks English they will not need to speak French and you will all need another 'token French speaker' non?[/quote]I don't think it works that way, Steve. Given a choice, it is obvious that everyone chooses to speak English rather than French. All French persons, the Ancinnois included, would clearly prefer to speak English. Once you can speak English you give up French. Hence the difficulty in finding French teachers in France. So once Karine has perfected her English she abandons French leaving the other villagers up the linguistic creek.Look - the universe is expanding sideways![/quote]Nope, the quotes just keep on coming.(I just love this visual representation of the space / time continuum).And Will, you're right: Sourdeval high street is about 50/50 French / English businesses now. It's very strange. Just as my French really begins to improve... it appears I don't need it. [8-)][/quote]This proves the theory of the expanding universe. Dick - they spoke English on Planet of the Apes, as well.Can anyone help me back on my feet, please?[/quote]My universe has been expanding for years...Feet almost OK now, but bit my lip eating dinner...[/quote]It isn't working for me! EEEEEK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 [quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="catalpa"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Jon D"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"] Am I right in thinking that the majority of this thread is i-r-o-n-i-c?[/quote]No. This is a serious discussion.[/quote]PS - I was being ironoc. PPS - That's the Breton spelling.[/quote]I know! Just because I'm rubbish at sending emails doesn't mean I'm entirely stupid you know[;-)]... [/quote]If you do enough quotes of quotes of quotes a nice tunnel effect starts to develop.[/quote]Soif we keep doing this will we disappear into a vortex and emerge in analternative universe? There's definitely something happeningbecause Dick's spelling and/or grammar is starting to diverge from itsnormal parameters. "I didn't heard anybody" - doesn't sound likesomething Dick in our universe would say, does it?[/quote]I''m willing to try if you guys are. It can be quite bad around here too - I had to speak French to theplumber only this afternoon. And when I go and try and teach theingrates at the school better English ('cos I know that they canspeak it really) they quite frequently torment me by requestinginstrctions in French or saying "zee" instead of "the." Little sods.[/quote]Judith started from a French language base of zero. Now she has mastered the basics and can go shopping etc. sans chaperone. Having got to this stage, the baker's wife suddenly asks Jude one morning if she will give her conversation sessions to perfect her English. So you see, soon there will be one less French speaker in the village. I have no idea how the other Ancinnois are going to manage to buy their bread and cakes once Karine (the baker's wife) has mastered English and abandons her mother tongue altogether.[/quote]But surely, following the convoluted logic of this thread, the other Ancinnois actually all speak English and are only speaking to Karine in French because they realise she is the non-English speaker. When she speaks English they will not need to speak French and you will all need another 'token French speaker' non?[/quote]I don't think it works that way, Steve. Given a choice, it is obvious that everyone chooses to speak English rather than French. All French persons, the Ancinnois included, would clearly prefer to speak English. Once you can speak English you give up French. Hence the difficulty in finding French teachers in France. So once Karine has perfected her English she abandons French leaving the other villagers up the linguistic creek.Look - the universe is expanding sideways![/quote]Nope, the quotes just keep on coming.(I just love this visual representation of the space / time continuum).And Will, you're right: Sourdeval high street is about 50/50 French / English businesses now. It's very strange. Just as my French really begins to improve... it appears I don't need it. [8-)][/quote]This proves the theory of the expanding universe. Dick - they spoke English on Planet of the Apes, as well.Can anyone help me back on my feet, please?[/quote]My universe has been expanding for years...Feet almost OK now, but bit my lip eating dinner...[/quote]It isn't working for me! EEEEEK![/quote]It is now, Dick. Welcome to our universe. It's a bit damp at the minute but should be better by tomorrow.[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalpa Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 [quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="catalpa"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Jon D"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"] Am I right in thinking that the majority of this thread is i-r-o-n-i-c?[/quote]No. This is a serious discussion.[/quote]PS - I was being ironoc. PPS - That's the Breton spelling.[/quote]I know! Just because I'm rubbish at sending emails doesn't mean I'm entirely stupid you know[;-)]... [/quote]If you do enough quotes of quotes of quotes a nice tunnel effect starts to develop.[/quote]Soif we keep doing this will we disappear into a vortex and emerge in analternative universe? There's definitely something happeningbecause Dick's spelling and/or grammar is starting to diverge from itsnormal parameters. "I didn't heard anybody" - doesn't sound likesomething Dick in our universe would say, does it?[/quote]I''m willing to try if you guys are. It can be quite bad around here too - I had to speak French to theplumber only this afternoon. And when I go and try and teach theingrates at the school better English ('cos I know that they canspeak it really) they quite frequently torment me by requestinginstrctions in French or saying "zee" instead of "the." Little sods.[/quote]Judith started from a French language base of zero. Now she has mastered the basics and can go shopping etc. sans chaperone. Having got to this stage, the baker's wife suddenly asks Jude one morning if she will give her conversation sessions to perfect her English. So you see, soon there will be one less French speaker in the village. I have no idea how the other Ancinnois are going to manage to buy their bread and cakes once Karine (the baker's wife) has mastered English and abandons her mother tongue altogether.[/quote]But surely, following the convoluted logic of this thread, the other Ancinnois actually all speak English and are only speaking to Karine in French because they realise she is the non-English speaker. When she speaks English they will not need to speak French and you will all need another 'token French speaker' non?[/quote]I don't think it works that way, Steve. Given a choice, it is obvious that everyone chooses to speak English rather than French. All French persons, the Ancinnois included, would clearly prefer to speak English. Once you can speak English you give up French. Hence the difficulty in finding French teachers in France. So once Karine has perfected her English she abandons French leaving the other villagers up the linguistic creek.Look - the universe is expanding sideways![/quote]Nope, the quotes just keep on coming.(I just love this visual representation of the space / time continuum).And Will, you're right: Sourdeval high street is about 50/50 French / English businesses now. It's very strange. Just as my French really begins to improve... it appears I don't need it. [8-)][/quote]This proves the theory of the expanding universe. Dick - they spoke English on Planet of the Apes, as well.Can anyone help me back on my feet, please?[/quote]My universe has been expanding for years...Feet almost OK now, but bit my lip eating dinner...[/quote]It isn't working for me! EEEEEK![/quote]It is now, Dick. Welcome to our universe. It's a bit damp at the minute but should be better by tomorrow.[:)][/quote]It's drying out nicely here. The suns are out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 [quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="catalpa"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Jon D"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"] Am I right in thinking that the majority of this thread is i-r-o-n-i-c?[/quote]No. This is a serious discussion.[/quote]PS - I was being ironoc. PPS - That's the Breton spelling.[/quote]I know! Just because I'm rubbish at sending emails doesn't mean I'm entirely stupid you know[;-)]... [/quote]If you do enough quotes of quotes of quotes a nice tunnel effect starts to develop.[/quote]So if we keep doing this will we disappear into a vortex and emerge in an alternative universe? There's definitely something happening because Dick's spelling and/or grammar is starting to diverge from its normal parameters. "I didn't heard anybody" - doesn't sound like something Dick in our universe would say, does it?[/quote]I''m willing to try if you guys are. It can be quite bad around here too - I had to speak French to the plumber only this afternoon. And when I go and try and teach the ingrates at the school better English ('cos I know that they can speak it really) they quite frequently torment me by requesting instrctions in French or saying "zee" instead of "the." Little sods.[/quote]Judith started from a French language base of zero. Now she has mastered the basics and can go shopping etc. sans chaperone. Having got to this stage, the baker's wife suddenly asks Jude one morning if she will give her conversation sessions to perfect her English. So you see, soon there will be one less French speaker in the village. I have no idea how the other Ancinnois are going to manage to buy their bread and cakes once Karine (the baker's wife) has mastered English and abandons her mother tongue altogether.[/quote]But surely, following the convoluted logic of this thread, the other Ancinnois actually all speak English and are only speaking to Karine in French because they realise she is the non-English speaker. When she speaks English they will not need to speak French and you will all need another 'token French speaker' non?[/quote]I don't think it works that way, Steve. Given a choice, it is obvious that everyone chooses to speak English rather than French. All French persons, the Ancinnois included, would clearly prefer to speak English. Once you can speak English you give up French. Hence the difficulty in finding French teachers in France. So once Karine has perfected her English she abandons French leaving the other villagers up the linguistic creek.Look - the universe is expanding sideways![/quote]Nope, the quotes just keep on coming.(I just love this visual representation of the space / time continuum).And Will, you're right: Sourdeval high street is about 50/50 French / English businesses now. It's very strange. Just as my French really begins to improve... it appears I don't need it. [8-)][/quote]This proves the theory of the expanding universe. Dick - they spoke English on Planet of the Apes, as well.Can anyone help me back on my feet, please?[/quote]My universe has been expanding for years...Feet almost OK now, but bit my lip eating dinner...[/quote]I thought it was American rather than English that every Greek, Egyptian, Roman, Viking, ape etc spoke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 [quote user="Mark"][quote user="catalpa"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="catalpa"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Jon D"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"] Am I right in thinking that the majority of this thread is i-r-o-n-i-c?[/quote]No. This is a serious discussion.[/quote]PS - I was being ironoc. PPS - That's the Breton spelling.[/quote]I know! Just because I'm rubbish at sending emails doesn't mean I'm entirely stupid you know[;-)]...[/quote]If you do enough quotes of quotes of quotes a nice tunnel effect starts to develop.[/quote]Soif we keep doing this will we disappear into a vortex and emerge in analternative universe? There's definitely something happeningbecause Dick's spelling and/or grammar is starting to diverge from itsnormal parameters. "I didn't heard anybody" - doesn't sound likesomething Dick in our universe would say, does it?[/quote]I''m willing to try if you guys are. It can be quite bad around here too - I had to speak French to theplumber only this afternoon. And when I go and try and teach theingrates at the school better English ('cos I know that they canspeak it really) they quite frequently torment me by requestinginstrctions in French or saying "zee" instead of "the." Little sods.[/quote]Judith started from a French language base of zero. Now she has mastered the basics and can go shopping etc. sans chaperone. Having got to this stage, the baker's wife suddenly asks Jude one morning if she will give her conversation sessions to perfect her English. So you see, soon there will be one less French speaker in the village. I have no idea how the other Ancinnois are going to manage to buy their bread and cakes once Karine (the baker's wife) has mastered English and abandons her mother tongue altogether.[/quote]But surely, following the convoluted logic of this thread, the other Ancinnois actually all speak English and are only speaking to Karine in French because they realise she is the non-English speaker. When she speaks English they will not need to speak French and you will all need another 'token French speaker' non?[/quote]I've got sore feet[/quote]EDIT: Damn! Forgot to hit quote![/quote]I don't think it works that way, Steve. Given a choice, it is obvious that everyone chooses to speak English rather than French. All French persons, the Ancinnois included, would clearly prefer to speak English. Once you can speak English you give up French. Hence the difficulty in finding French teachers in France. So once Karine has perfected her English she abandons French leaving the other villagers up the linguistic creek.Look - the universe is expanding sideways![/quote] I've seen lots of films about the Ancient Romans and Greeks (some witharticulated monsters) and they ALL spoke English. My feet still hurt.Edit - Quote didn't work - have we gone a quote too far?[/quote]Nope, the quotes just keep on coming.(I just love this visual representation of the space / time continuum).And Will, you're right: Sourdeval high street is about 50/50 French / English businesses now. It's very strange. Just as my French really begins to improve... it appears I don't need it. [8-)][/quote]This proves the theory of the expanding universe. Dick - they spoke English on Planet of the Apes, as well.Can anyone help me back on my feet, please?[/quote]My universe has been expanding for years...Feet almost OK now, but bit my lip eating dinner...[/quote]It isn't working for me! EEEEEK![/quote]It is now, Dick. Welcome to our universe. It's a bit damp at the minute but should be better by tomorrow.[:)][/quote]It's drying out nicely here. The suns are out.[/quote]I thought it was American rather than English that every Greek, Egyptian, Roman, Viking, ape etc spoke?[/quote]Careful, Mark, you missed out Catalpa's last post - I've pasted it back in. And the others who forgot to hit quote! I need a 42" computer screen.The suns now are out here as well, Catalpa, though the green sun is on the wane.I think we've broken the forum, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 [quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="catalpa"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="catalpa"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Jon D"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"] Am I right in thinking that the majority of this thread is i-r-o-n-i-c?[/quote]No. This is a serious discussion.[/quote]PS - I was being ironoc. PPS - That's the Breton spelling.[/quote]I know! Just because I'm rubbish at sending emails doesn't mean I'm entirely stupid you know[;-)]...[/quote]If you do enough quotes of quotes of quotes a nice tunnel effect starts to develop.[/quote]Soif we keep doing this will we disappear into a vortex and emerge in analternative universe? There's definitely something happeningbecause Dick's spelling and/or grammar is starting to diverge from itsnormal parameters. "I didn't heard anybody" - doesn't sound likesomething Dick in our universe would say, does it?[/quote]I''m willing to try if you guys are. It can be quite bad around here too - I had to speak French to theplumber only this afternoon. And when I go and try and teach theingrates at the school better English ('cos I know that they canspeak it really) they quite frequently torment me by requestinginstrctions in French or saying "zee" instead of "the." Little sods.[/quote]Judith started from a French language base of zero. Now she has mastered the basics and can go shopping etc. sans chaperone. Having got to this stage, the baker's wife suddenly asks Jude one morning if she will give her conversation sessions to perfect her English. So you see, soon there will be one less French speaker in the village. I have no idea how the other Ancinnois are going to manage to buy their bread and cakes once Karine (the baker's wife) has mastered English and abandons her mother tongue altogether.[/quote]But surely, following the convoluted logic of this thread, the other Ancinnois actually all speak English and are only speaking to Karine in French because they realise she is the non-English speaker. When she speaks English they will not need to speak French and you will all need another 'token French speaker' non?[/quote]I've got sore feet[/quote]EDIT: Damn! Forgot to hit quote![/quote]I don't think it works that way, Steve. Given a choice, it is obvious that everyone chooses to speak English rather than French. All French persons, the Ancinnois included, would clearly prefer to speak English. Once you can speak English you give up French. Hence the difficulty in finding French teachers in France. So once Karine has perfected her English she abandons French leaving the other villagers up the linguistic creek.Look - the universe is expanding sideways![/quote] I've seen lots of films about the Ancient Romans and Greeks (some witharticulated monsters) and they ALL spoke English. My feet still hurt.Edit - Quote didn't work - have we gone a quote too far?[/quote]Nope, the quotes just keep on coming.(I just love this visual representation of the space / time continuum).And Will, you're right: Sourdeval high street is about 50/50 French / English businesses now. It's very strange. Just as my French really begins to improve... it appears I don't need it. [8-)][/quote]This proves the theory of the expanding universe. Dick - they spoke English on Planet of the Apes, as well.Can anyone help me back on my feet, please?[/quote]My universe has been expanding for years...Feet almost OK now, but bit my lip eating dinner...[/quote]It isn't working for me! EEEEEK![/quote]It is now, Dick. Welcome to our universe. It's a bit damp at the minute but should be better by tomorrow.[:)][/quote]It's drying out nicely here. The suns are out.[/quote]I thought it was American rather than English that every Greek, Egyptian, Roman, Viking, ape etc spoke?[/quote]Careful, Mark, you missed out Catalpa's last post - I've pasted it back in. And the others who forgot to hit quote! I need a 42" computer screen.The suns now are out here as well, Catalpa, though the green sun is on the wane.[/quote]Seems like we can only have so many quotes then the universe starts to collapse back in on itself and warp. All looks fine in preview but not when posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 [quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="catalpa"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="catalpa"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Jon D"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"] Am I right in thinking that the majority of this thread is i-r-o-n-i-c?[/quote]No. This is a serious discussion.[/quote]PS - I was being ironoc. PPS - That's the Breton spelling.[/quote]I know! Just because I'm rubbish at sending emails doesn't mean I'm entirely stupid you know[;-)]...[/quote]If you do enough quotes of quotes of quotes a nice tunnel effect starts to develop.[/quote]So if we keep doing this will we disappear into a vortex and emerge in an alternative universe? There's definitely something happening because Dick's spelling and/or grammar is starting to diverge from its normal parameters. "I didn't heard anybody" - doesn't sound like something Dick in our universe would say, does it?[/quote]I''m willing to try if you guys are. It can be quite bad around here too - I had to speak French to the plumber only this afternoon. And when I go and try and teach the ingrates at the school better English ('cos I know that they can speak it really) they quite frequently torment me by requesting instrctions in French or saying "zee" instead of "the." Little sods.[/quote]Judith started from a French language base of zero. Now she has mastered the basics and can go shopping etc. sans chaperone. Having got to this stage, the baker's wife suddenly asks Jude one morning if she will give her conversation sessions to perfect her English. So you see, soon there will be one less French speaker in the village. I have no idea how the other Ancinnois are going to manage to buy their bread and cakes once Karine (the baker's wife) has mastered English and abandons her mother tongue altogether.[/quote]But surely, following the convoluted logic of this thread, the other Ancinnois actually all speak English and are only speaking to Karine in French because they realise she is the non-English speaker. When she speaks English they will not need to speak French and you will all need another 'token French speaker' non?[/quote]I've got sore feet[/quote]EDIT: Damn! Forgot to hit quote![/quote]I don't think it works that way, Steve. Given a choice, it is obvious that everyone chooses to speak English rather than French. All French persons, the Ancinnois included, would clearly prefer to speak English. Once you can speak English you give up French. Hence the difficulty in finding French teachers in France. So once Karine has perfected her English she abandons French leaving the other villagers up the linguistic creek.Look - the universe is expanding sideways![/quote]I've seen lots of films about the Ancient Romans and Greeks (some with articulated monsters) and they ALL spoke English. My feet still hurt.Edit - Quote didn't work - have we gone a quote too far?[/quote]Nope, the quotes just keep on coming.(I just love this visual representation of the space / time continuum).And Will, you're right: Sourdeval high street is about 50/50 French / English businesses now. It's very strange. Just as my French really begins to improve... it appears I don't need it. [8-)][/quote]This proves the theory of the expanding universe. Dick - they spoke English on Planet of the Apes, as well.Can anyone help me back on my feet, please?[/quote]My universe has been expanding for years...Feet almost OK now, but bit my lip eating dinner...[/quote]It isn't working for me! EEEEEK![/quote]It is now, Dick. Welcome to our universe. It's a bit damp at the minute but should be better by tomorrow.[:)][/quote]It's drying out nicely here. The suns are out.[/quote]I thought it was American rather than English that every Greek, Egyptian, Roman, Viking, ape etc spoke?[/quote]Careful, Mark, you missed out Catalpa's last post - I've pasted it back in. And the others who forgot to hit quote! I need a 42" computer screen.The suns now are out here as well, Catalpa, though the green sun is on the wane.[/quote]Seems like we can only have so many quotes then the universe starts to collapse back in on itself and warp. All looks fine in preview but not when posted. [/quote]Just as I was about to crack its secrets! The universe is a bit like Paul Daniels. It'll pull you in so that you feel close enough to understand its mysteries, and then pull the carpet from under you. It wouldn't fancy Debbie McGee though, not in a million light years. Neither would it do panto in Scarborough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 [quote user="Mark"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="catalpa"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="catalpa"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Jon D"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"] Am I right in thinking that the majority of this thread is i-r-o-n-i-c?[/quote]No. This is a serious discussion.[/quote]PS - I was being ironoc. PPS - That's the Breton spelling.[/quote]I know! Just because I'm rubbish at sending emails doesn't mean I'm entirely stupid you know[;-)]...[/quote]If you do enough quotes of quotes of quotes a nice tunnel effect starts to develop.[/quote]So if we keep doing this will we disappear into a vortex and emerge in an alternative universe? There's definitely something happening because Dick's spelling and/or grammar is starting to diverge from its normal parameters. "I didn't heard anybody" - doesn't sound like something Dick in our universe would say, does it?[/quote]I''m willing to try if you guys are. It can be quite bad around here too - I had to speak French to the plumber only this afternoon. And when I go and try and teach the ingrates at the school better English ('cos I know that they can speak it really) they quite frequently torment me by requesting instrctions in French or saying "zee" instead of "the." Little sods.[/quote]Judith started from a French language base of zero. Now she has mastered the basics and can go shopping etc. sans chaperone. Having got to this stage, the baker's wife suddenly asks Jude one morning if she will give her conversation sessions to perfect her English. So you see, soon there will be one less French speaker in the village. I have no idea how the other Ancinnois are going to manage to buy their bread and cakes once Karine (the baker's wife) has mastered English and abandons her mother tongue altogether.[/quote]But surely, following the convoluted logic of this thread, the other Ancinnois actually all speak English and are only speaking to Karine in French because they realise she is the non-English speaker. When she speaks English they will not need to speak French and you will all need another 'token French speaker' non?[/quote]I've got sore feet[/quote]EDIT: Damn! Forgot to hit quote![/quote]I don't think it works that way, Steve. Given a choice, it is obvious that everyone chooses to speak English rather than French. All French persons, the Ancinnois included, would clearly prefer to speak English. Once you can speak English you give up French. Hence the difficulty in finding French teachers in France. So once Karine has perfected her English she abandons French leaving the other villagers up the linguistic creek.Look - the universe is expanding sideways![/quote]I've seen lots of films about the Ancient Romans and Greeks (some with articulated monsters) and they ALL spoke English. My feet still hurt.Edit - Quote didn't work - have we gone a quote too far?[/quote]Nope, the quotes just keep on coming.(I just love this visual representation of the space / time continuum).And Will, you're right: Sourdeval high street is about 50/50 French / English businesses now. It's very strange. Just as my French really begins to improve... it appears I don't need it. [8-)][/quote]This proves the theory of the expanding universe. Dick - they spoke English on Planet of the Apes, as well.Can anyone help me back on my feet, please?[/quote]My universe has been expanding for years...Feet almost OK now, but bit my lip eating dinner...[/quote]It isn't working for me! EEEEEK![/quote]It is now, Dick. Welcome to our universe. It's a bit damp at the minute but should be better by tomorrow.[:)][/quote]It's drying out nicely here. The suns are out.[/quote]I thought it was American rather than English that every Greek, Egyptian, Roman, Viking, ape etc spoke?[/quote]Careful, Mark, you missed out Catalpa's last post - I've pasted it back in. And the others who forgot to hit quote! I need a 42" computer screen.The suns now are out here as well, Catalpa, though the green sun is on the wane.[/quote]Seems like we can only have so many quotes then the universe starts to collapse back in on itself and warp. All looks fine in preview but not when posted. [/quote]Just as I was about to crack its secrets! The universe is a bit like Paul Daniels. It'll pull you in so that you feel close enough to understand its mysteries, and then pull the carpet from under you. It wouldn't fancy Debbie McGee though, not in a million light years. Neither would it do panto in Scarborough.[/quote]I had never imagined that the universe in all its majesty could be comparable with the owner of Mother Shipton's Cave. But now I seee the error of my thinking.I have tried to rectify things with my sonic screwdriver but no dice. It has altered the colour spectrum, but otherwise no change, captain. Ah cannae do any mair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaligoBay Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 [quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="catalpa"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="catalpa"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Jon D"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"] Am I right in thinking that the majority of this thread is i-r-o-n-i-c?[/quote]No. This is a serious discussion.[/quote]PS - I was being ironoc. PPS - That's the Breton spelling.[/quote]I know! Just because I'm rubbish at sending emails doesn't mean I'm entirely stupid you know[;-)]...[/quote]If you do enough quotes of quotes of quotes a nice tunnel effect starts to develop.[/quote]So if we keep doing this will we disappear into a vortex and emerge in an alternative universe? There's definitely something happening because Dick's spelling and/or grammar is starting to diverge from its normal parameters. "I didn't heard anybody" - doesn't sound like something Dick in our universe would say, does it?[/quote]I''m willing to try if you guys are. It can be quite bad around here too - I had to speak French to the plumber only this afternoon. And when I go and try and teach the ingrates at the school better English ('cos I know that they can speak it really) they quite frequently torment me by requesting instrctions in French or saying "zee" instead of "the." Little sods.[/quote]Judith started from a French language base of zero. Now she has mastered the basics and can go shopping etc. sans chaperone. Having got to this stage, the baker's wife suddenly asks Jude one morning if she will give her conversation sessions to perfect her English. So you see, soon there will be one less French speaker in the village. I have no idea how the other Ancinnois are going to manage to buy their bread and cakes once Karine (the baker's wife) has mastered English and abandons her mother tongue altogether.[/quote]But surely, following the convoluted logic of this thread, the other Ancinnois actually all speak English and are only speaking to Karine in French because they realise she is the non-English speaker. When she speaks English they will not need to speak French and you will all need another 'token French speaker' non?[/quote]I've got sore feet[/quote]EDIT: Damn! Forgot to hit quote![/quote]I don't think it works that way, Steve. Given a choice, it is obvious that everyone chooses to speak English rather than French. All French persons, the Ancinnois included, would clearly prefer to speak English. Once you can speak English you give up French. Hence the difficulty in finding French teachers in France. So once Karine has perfected her English she abandons French leaving the other villagers up the linguistic creek.Look - the universe is expanding sideways![/quote]I've seen lots of films about the Ancient Romans and Greeks (some with articulated monsters) and they ALL spoke English. My feet still hurt.Edit - Quote didn't work - have we gone a quote too far?[/quote]Nope, the quotes just keep on coming.(I just love this visual representation of the space / time continuum).And Will, you're right: Sourdeval high street is about 50/50 French / English businesses now. It's very strange. Just as my French really begins to improve... it appears I don't need it. [8-)][/quote]This proves the theory of the expanding universe. Dick - they spoke English on Planet of the Apes, as well.Can anyone help me back on my feet, please?[/quote]My universe has been expanding for years...Feet almost OK now, but bit my lip eating dinner...[/quote]It isn't working for me! EEEEEK![/quote]It is now, Dick. Welcome to our universe. It's a bit damp at the minute but should be better by tomorrow.[:)][/quote]It's drying out nicely here. The suns are out.[/quote]I thought it was American rather than English that every Greek, Egyptian, Roman, Viking, ape etc spoke?[/quote]Careful, Mark, you missed out Catalpa's last post - I've pasted it back in. And the others who forgot to hit quote! I need a 42" computer screen.The suns now are out here as well, Catalpa, though the green sun is on the wane.[/quote]Seems like we can only have so many quotes then the universe starts to collapse back in on itself and warp. All looks fine in preview but not when posted. [/quote]Just as I was about to crack its secrets! The universe is a bit like Paul Daniels. It'll pull you in so that you feel close enough to understand its mysteries, and then pull the carpet from under you. It wouldn't fancy Debbie McGee though, not in a million light years. Neither would it do panto in Scarborough.[/quote]I had never imagined that the universe in all its majesty could be comparable with the owner of Mother Shipton's Cave. But now I seee the error of my thinking.I have tried to rectify things with my sonic screwdriver but no dice. It has altered the colour spectrum, but otherwise no change, captain. Ah cannae do any mair.[/quote]Isn't it the wrong time of year for a nesting instinct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 [quote user="SaligoBay"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="catalpa"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="catalpa"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Jon D"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"] Am I right in thinking that the majority of this thread is i-r-o-n-i-c?[/quote]No. This is a serious discussion.[/quote]PS - I was being ironoc. PPS - That's the Breton spelling.[/quote]I know! Just because I'm rubbish at sending emails doesn't mean I'm entirely stupid you know[;-)]...[/quote]If you do enough quotes of quotes of quotes a nice tunnel effect starts to develop.[/quote]So if we keep doing this will we disappear into a vortex and emerge in an alternative universe? There's definitely something happening because Dick's spelling and/or grammar is starting to diverge from its normal parameters. "I didn't heard anybody" - doesn't sound like something Dick in our universe would say, does it?[/quote]I''m willing to try if you guys are. It can be quite bad around here too - I had to speak French to the plumber only this afternoon. And when I go and try and teach the ingrates at the school better English ('cos I know that they can speak it really) they quite frequently torment me by requesting instrctions in French or saying "zee" instead of "the." Little sods.[/quote]Judith started from a French language base of zero. Now she has mastered the basics and can go shopping etc. sans chaperone. Having got to this stage, the baker's wife suddenly asks Jude one morning if she will give her conversation sessions to perfect her English. So you see, soon there will be one less French speaker in the village. I have no idea how the other Ancinnois are going to manage to buy their bread and cakes once Karine (the baker's wife) has mastered English and abandons her mother tongue altogether.[/quote]But surely, following the convoluted logic of this thread, the other Ancinnois actually all speak English and are only speaking to Karine in French because they realise she is the non-English speaker. When she speaks English they will not need to speak French and you will all need another 'token French speaker' non?[/quote]I've got sore feet[/quote]EDIT: Damn! Forgot to hit quote![/quote]I don't think it works that way, Steve. Given a choice, it is obvious that everyone chooses to speak English rather than French. All French persons, the Ancinnois included, would clearly prefer to speak English. Once you can speak English you give up French. Hence the difficulty in finding French teachers in France. So once Karine has perfected her English she abandons French leaving the other villagers up the linguistic creek.Look - the universe is expanding sideways![/quote]I've seen lots of films about the Ancient Romans and Greeks (some with articulated monsters) and they ALL spoke English. My feet still hurt.Edit - Quote didn't work - have we gone a quote too far?[/quote]Nope, the quotes just keep on coming.(I just love this visual representation of the space / time continuum).And Will, you're right: Sourdeval high street is about 50/50 French / English businesses now. It's very strange. Just as my French really begins to improve... it appears I don't need it. [8-)][/quote]This proves the theory of the expanding universe. Dick - they spoke English on Planet of the Apes, as well.Can anyone help me back on my feet, please?[/quote]My universe has been expanding for years...Feet almost OK now, but bit my lip eating dinner...[/quote]It isn't working for me! EEEEEK![/quote]It is now, Dick. Welcome to our universe. It's a bit damp at the minute but should be better by tomorrow.[:)][/quote]It's drying out nicely here. The suns are out.[/quote]I thought it was American rather than English that every Greek, Egyptian, Roman, Viking, ape etc spoke?[/quote]Careful, Mark, you missed out Catalpa's last post - I've pasted it back in. And the others who forgot to hit quote! I need a 42" computer screen.The suns now are out here as well, Catalpa, though the green sun is on the wane.[/quote]Seems like we can only have so many quotes then the universe starts to collapse back in on itself and warp. All looks fine in preview but not when posted. [/quote]Just as I was about to crack its secrets! The universe is a bit like Paul Daniels. It'll pull you in so that you feel close enough to understand its mysteries, and then pull the carpet from under you. It wouldn't fancy Debbie McGee though, not in a million light years. Neither would it do panto in Scarborough.[/quote]I had never imagined that the universe in all its majesty could be comparable with the owner of Mother Shipton's Cave. But now I seee the error of my thinking.I have tried to rectify things with my sonic screwdriver but no dice. It has altered the colour spectrum, but otherwise no change, captain. Ah cannae do any mair.[/quote]Isn't it the wrong time of year for a nesting instinct?[/quote]I really don't think it is appropriate to make light of a serious scientific experiment, SB. Although I do fear that we could disappear up our collective fundament at any moment if the shields fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerdesal Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 [quote user="Cassis"][quote user="SaligoBay"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="catalpa"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="catalpa"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Jon D"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"] Am I right in thinking that the majority of this thread is i-r-o-n-i-c?[/quote]No. This is a serious discussion.[/quote]PS - I was being ironoc. PPS - That's the Breton spelling.[/quote]I know! Just because I'm rubbish at sending emails doesn't mean I'm entirely stupid you know[;-)]...[/quote]If you do enough quotes of quotes of quotes a nice tunnel effect starts to develop.[/quote]So if we keep doing this will we disappear into a vortex and emerge in an alternative universe? There's definitely something happening because Dick's spelling and/or grammar is starting to diverge from its normal parameters. "I didn't heard anybody" - doesn't sound like something Dick in our universe would say, does it?[/quote]I''m willing to try if you guys are. It can be quite bad around here too - I had to speak French to the plumber only this afternoon. And when I go and try and teach the ingrates at the school better English ('cos I know that they can speak it really) they quite frequently torment me by requesting instrctions in French or saying "zee" instead of "the." Little sods.[/quote]Judith started from a French language base of zero. Now she has mastered the basics and can go shopping etc. sans chaperone. Having got to this stage, the baker's wife suddenly asks Jude one morning if she will give her conversation sessions to perfect her English. So you see, soon there will be one less French speaker in the village. I have no idea how the other Ancinnois are going to manage to buy their bread and cakes once Karine (the baker's wife) has mastered English and abandons her mother tongue altogether.[/quote]But surely, following the convoluted logic of this thread, the other Ancinnois actually all speak English and are only speaking to Karine in French because they realise she is the non-English speaker. When she speaks English they will not need to speak French and you will all need another 'token French speaker' non?[/quote]I've got sore feet[/quote]EDIT: Damn! Forgot to hit quote![/quote]I don't think it works that way, Steve. Given a choice, it is obvious that everyone chooses to speak English rather than French. All French persons, the Ancinnois included, would clearly prefer to speak English. Once you can speak English you give up French. Hence the difficulty in finding French teachers in France. So once Karine has perfected her English she abandons French leaving the other villagers up the linguistic creek.Look - the universe is expanding sideways![/quote]I've seen lots of films about the Ancient Romans and Greeks (some with articulated monsters) and they ALL spoke English. My feet still hurt.Edit - Quote didn't work - have we gone a quote too far?[/quote]Nope, the quotes just keep on coming.(I just love this visual representation of the space / time continuum).And Will, you're right: Sourdeval high street is about 50/50 French / English businesses now. It's very strange. Just as my French really begins to improve... it appears I don't need it. [8-)][/quote]This proves the theory of the expanding universe. Dick - they spoke English on Planet of the Apes, as well.Can anyone help me back on my feet, please?[/quote]My universe has been expanding for years...Feet almost OK now, but bit my lip eating dinner...[/quote]It isn't working for me! EEEEEK![/quote]It is now, Dick. Welcome to our universe. It's a bit damp at the minute but should be better by tomorrow.[:)][/quote]It's drying out nicely here. The suns are out.[/quote]I thought it was American rather than English that every Greek, Egyptian, Roman, Viking, ape etc spoke?[/quote]Careful, Mark, you missed out Catalpa's last post - I've pasted it back in. And the others who forgot to hit quote! I need a 42" computer screen.The suns now are out here as well, Catalpa, though the green sun is on the wane.[/quote]Seems like we can only have so many quotes then the universe starts to collapse back in on itself and warp. All looks fine in preview but not when posted. [/quote]Just as I was about to crack its secrets! The universe is a bit like Paul Daniels. It'll pull you in so that you feel close enough to understand its mysteries, and then pull the carpet from under you. It wouldn't fancy Debbie McGee though, not in a million light years. Neither would it do panto in Scarborough.[/quote]I had never imagined that the universe in all its majesty could be comparable with the owner of Mother Shipton's Cave. But now I seee the error of my thinking.I have tried to rectify things with my sonic screwdriver but no dice. It has altered the colour spectrum, but otherwise no change, captain. Ah cannae do any mair.[/quote]Isn't it the wrong time of year for a nesting instinct?[/quote]I really don't think it is appropriate to make light of a serious scientific experiment, SB. Although I do fear that we could disappear up our collective fundament at any moment if the shields fail.[/quote]We're doomed I tell ye, we're all Dooooooomed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Riff-Raff Element Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 [quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Cassis"][quoteuser="SaligoBay"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quoteuser="Cassis"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="catalpa"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="catalpa"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Jon D"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"] Am I right in thinking that the majority of this thread is i-r-o-n-i-c?[/quote]No. This is a serious discussion.[/quote]PS - I was being ironoc. PPS - That's the Breton spelling.[/quote]I know! Just because I'm rubbish at sending emails doesn't mean I'm entirely stupid you know[;-)]...[/quote]If you do enough quotes of quotes of quotes a nice tunnel effect starts to develop.[/quote]So if we keep doing this will wedisappear into a vortex and emerge in an alternative universe? There's definitely something happening because Dick's spelling and/orgrammar is starting to diverge from its normal parameters. "I didn'theard anybody" - doesn't sound like something Dick in our universewould say, does it?[/quote]I''m willing to try if you guys are. Itcan be quite bad around here too - I had to speak French to the plumberonly this afternoon. And when I go and try and teach the ingrates atthe school better English ('cos I know that they canspeak it really) they quite frequently torment me by requestinginstrctions in French or saying "zee" instead of "the." Little sods.[/quote]Judithstarted from a French language base of zero. Now she has masteredthe basics and can go shopping etc. sans chaperone. Having got tothis stage, the baker's wife suddenly asks Jude one morning if she willgive her conversation sessions to perfect her English. So yousee, soon there will be one less French speaker in the village. Ihave no idea how the other Ancinnois are going to manage to buy theirbread and cakes once Karine (the baker's wife) has mastered English andabandons her mother tongue altogether.[/quote]Butsurely, following the convoluted logic of this thread, the otherAncinnois actually all speak English and are only speaking to Karine inFrench because they realise she is the non-English speaker. When shespeaks English they will not need to speak French and you will all needanother 'token French speaker' non?[/quote]I've got sore feet[/quote]EDIT: Damn! Forgot to hit quote![/quote]Idon't think it works that way, Steve. Given a choice, it isobvious that everyone chooses to speak English rather thanFrench. All French persons, the Ancinnois included, would clearlyprefer to speak English. Once you can speak English you give upFrench. Hence the difficulty in finding French teachers inFrance. So once Karine has perfected her English she abandonsFrench leaving the other villagers up the linguistic creek.Look - the universe is expanding sideways![/quote]I'veseen lots of films about the Ancient Romans and Greeks (some witharticulated monsters) and they ALL spoke English. My feet still hurt.Edit - Quote didn't work - have we gone a quote too far?[/quote]Nope, the quotes just keep on coming.(I just love this visual representation of the space / time continuum).AndWill, you're right: Sourdeval high street is about 50/50 French /English businesses now. It's very strange. Just as my French reallybegins to improve... it appears I don't need it. [8-)][/quote]This proves the theory of the expanding universe. Dick - they spoke English on Planet of the Apes, as well.Can anyone help me back on my feet, please?[/quote]My universe has been expanding for years...Feet almost OK now, but bit my lip eating dinner...[/quote]It isn't working for me! EEEEEK![/quote]It is now, Dick. Welcome to our universe. It's a bit damp at the minute but should be better by tomorrow.[:)][/quote]It's drying out nicely here. The suns are out.[/quote]I thought it was American rather than English that every Greek, Egyptian, Roman, Viking, ape etc spoke?[/quote]Careful,Mark, you missed out Catalpa's last post - I've pasted it backin. And the others who forgot to hit quote! I need a 42"computer screen.The suns now are out here as well, Catalpa, though the green sun is on the wane.[/quote]Seemslike we can only have so many quotes then the universe starts tocollapse back in on itself and warp. All looks fine in previewbut not when posted. [/quote]Just as I was about to crack its secrets! The universe is abit like Paul Daniels. It'll pull you in so that you feel closeenough to understand its mysteries, and then pull the carpet from underyou. It wouldn't fancy Debbie McGee though, not in a millionlight years. Neither would it do panto in Scarborough.[/quote]I hadnever imagined that the universe in all its majesty could be comparablewith the owner of Mother Shipton's Cave. But now I seee the errorof my thinking.I have tried to rectify things with my sonicscrewdriver but no dice. It has altered the colour spectrum, butotherwise no change, captain. Ah cannae do any mair.[/quote]Isn't it the wrong time of year for a nesting instinct?[/quote]Ireally don't think it is appropriate to make light of a seriousscientific experiment, SB. Although I do fear that we coulddisappear up our collective fundament at any moment if the shields fail.[/quote]We're doomed I tell ye, we're all Dooooooomed[/quote]You know, this could be a way of actually torturing computers! I almostfeel sorry for the poor thing. Interesting experiment though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 [quote user="Jon D"][quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Cassis"][quoteuser="SaligoBay"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quoteuser="Cassis"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="catalpa"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="catalpa"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Jon D"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"] Am I right in thinking that the majority of this thread is i-r-o-n-i-c?[/quote]No. This is a serious discussion.[/quote]PS - I was being ironoc. PPS - That's the Breton spelling.[/quote]I know! Just because I'm rubbish at sending emails doesn't mean I'm entirely stupid you know[;-)]...[/quote]If you do enough quotes of quotes of quotes a nice tunnel effect starts to develop.[/quote]So if we keep doing this will wedisappear into a vortex and emerge in an alternative universe? There's definitely something happening because Dick's spelling and/orgrammar is starting to diverge from its normal parameters. "I didn'theard anybody" - doesn't sound like something Dick in our universewould say, does it?[/quote]I''m willing to try if you guys are. Itcan be quite bad around here too - I had to speak French to the plumberonly this afternoon. And when I go and try and teach the ingrates atthe school better English ('cos I know that they canspeak it really) they quite frequently torment me by requestinginstrctions in French or saying "zee" instead of "the." Little sods.[/quote]Judithstarted from a French language base of zero. Now she has masteredthe basics and can go shopping etc. sans chaperone. Having got tothis stage, the baker's wife suddenly asks Jude one morning if she willgive her conversation sessions to perfect her English. So yousee, soon there will be one less French speaker in the village. Ihave no idea how the other Ancinnois are going to manage to buy theirbread and cakes once Karine (the baker's wife) has mastered English andabandons her mother tongue altogether.[/quote]Butsurely, following the convoluted logic of this thread, the otherAncinnois actually all speak English and are only speaking to Karine inFrench because they realise she is the non-English speaker. When shespeaks English they will not need to speak French and you will all needanother 'token French speaker' non?[/quote]I've got sore feet[/quote]EDIT: Damn! Forgot to hit quote![/quote]Idon't think it works that way, Steve. Given a choice, it isobvious that everyone chooses to speak English rather thanFrench. All French persons, the Ancinnois included, would clearlyprefer to speak English. Once you can speak English you give upFrench. Hence the difficulty in finding French teachers inFrance. So once Karine has perfected her English she abandonsFrench leaving the other villagers up the linguistic creek.Look - the universe is expanding sideways![/quote]I'veseen lots of films about the Ancient Romans and Greeks (some witharticulated monsters) and they ALL spoke English. My feet still hurt.Edit - Quote didn't work - have we gone a quote too far?[/quote]Nope, the quotes just keep on coming.(I just love this visual representation of the space / time continuum).AndWill, you're right: Sourdeval high street is about 50/50 French /English businesses now. It's very strange. Just as my French reallybegins to improve... it appears I don't need it. [8-)][/quote]This proves the theory of the expanding universe. Dick - they spoke English on Planet of the Apes, as well.Can anyone help me back on my feet, please?[/quote]My universe has been expanding for years...Feet almost OK now, but bit my lip eating dinner...[/quote]It isn't working for me! EEEEEK![/quote]It is now, Dick. Welcome to our universe. It's a bit damp at the minute but should be better by tomorrow.[:)][/quote]It's drying out nicely here. The suns are out.[/quote]I thought it was American rather than English that every Greek, Egyptian, Roman, Viking, ape etc spoke?[/quote]Careful,Mark, you missed out Catalpa's last post - I've pasted it backin. And the others who forgot to hit quote! I need a 42"computer screen.The suns now are out here as well, Catalpa, though the green sun is on the wane.[/quote]Seemslike we can only have so many quotes then the universe starts tocollapse back in on itself and warp. All looks fine in previewbut not when posted. [/quote]Just as I was about to crack its secrets! The universe is abit like Paul Daniels. It'll pull you in so that you feel closeenough to understand its mysteries, and then pull the carpet from underyou. It wouldn't fancy Debbie McGee though, not in a millionlight years. Neither would it do panto in Scarborough.[/quote]I hadnever imagined that the universe in all its majesty could be comparablewith the owner of Mother Shipton's Cave. But now I seee the errorof my thinking.I have tried to rectify things with my sonicscrewdriver but no dice. It has altered the colour spectrum, butotherwise no change, captain. Ah cannae do any mair.[/quote]Isn't it the wrong time of year for a nesting instinct?[/quote]Ireally don't think it is appropriate to make light of a seriousscientific experiment, SB. Although I do fear that we coulddisappear up our collective fundament at any moment if the shields fail.[/quote]We're doomed I tell ye, we're all Dooooooomed[/quote]You know, this could be a way of actually torturing computers! I almostfeel sorry for the poor thing. Interesting experiment though![/quote]Anybody bring a towel? If this thing breaks, it's Mark's fault, by the way. Nowt to do with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Riff-Raff Element Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 [quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Jon D"][quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Cassis"][quoteuser="SaligoBay"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quoteuser="Cassis"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="catalpa"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="catalpa"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Jon D"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"] Am I right in thinking that the majority of this thread is i-r-o-n-i-c?[/quote]No. This is a serious discussion.[/quote]PS - I was being ironoc. PPS - That's the Breton spelling.[/quote]I know! Just because I'm rubbish at sending emails doesn't mean I'm entirely stupid you know[;-)]...[/quote]If you do enough quotes of quotes of quotes a nice tunnel effect starts to develop.[/quote]So if we keep doing this will wedisappear into a vortex and emerge in an alternative universe? There's definitely something happening because Dick's spelling and/orgrammar is starting to diverge from its normal parameters. "I didn'theard anybody" - doesn't sound like something Dick in our universewould say, does it?[/quote]I''m willing to try if you guys are. Itcan be quite bad around here too - I had to speak French to the plumberonly this afternoon. And when I go and try and teach the ingrates atthe school better English ('cos I know that they canspeak it really) they quite frequently torment me by requestinginstrctions in French or saying "zee" instead of "the." Little sods.[/quote]Judithstarted from a French language base of zero. Now she has masteredthe basics and can go shopping etc. sans chaperone. Having got tothis stage, the baker's wife suddenly asks Jude one morning if she willgive her conversation sessions to perfect her English. So yousee, soon there will be one less French speaker in the village. Ihave no idea how the other Ancinnois are going to manage to buy theirbread and cakes once Karine (the baker's wife) has mastered English andabandons her mother tongue altogether.[/quote]Butsurely, following the convoluted logic of this thread, the otherAncinnois actually all speak English and are only speaking to Karine inFrench because they realise she is the non-English speaker. When shespeaks English they will not need to speak French and you will all needanother 'token French speaker' non?[/quote]I've got sore feet[/quote]EDIT: Damn! Forgot to hit quote![/quote]Idon't think it works that way, Steve. Given a choice, it isobvious that everyone chooses to speak English rather thanFrench. All French persons, the Ancinnois included, would clearlyprefer to speak English. Once you can speak English you give upFrench. Hence the difficulty in finding French teachers inFrance. So once Karine has perfected her English she abandonsFrench leaving the other villagers up the linguistic creek.Look - the universe is expanding sideways![/quote]I'veseen lots of films about the Ancient Romans and Greeks (some witharticulated monsters) and they ALL spoke English. My feet still hurt.Edit - Quote didn't work - have we gone a quote too far?[/quote]Nope, the quotes just keep on coming.(I just love this visual representation of the space / time continuum).AndWill, you're right: Sourdeval high street is about 50/50 French /English businesses now. It's very strange. Just as my French reallybegins to improve... it appears I don't need it. [8-)][/quote]This proves the theory of the expanding universe. Dick - they spoke English on Planet of the Apes, as well.Can anyone help me back on my feet, please?[/quote]My universe has been expanding for years...Feet almost OK now, but bit my lip eating dinner...[/quote]It isn't working for me! EEEEEK![/quote]It is now, Dick. Welcome to our universe. It's a bit damp at the minute but should be better by tomorrow.[:)][/quote]It's drying out nicely here. The suns are out.[/quote]I thought it was American rather than English that every Greek, Egyptian, Roman, Viking, ape etc spoke?[/quote]Careful,Mark, you missed out Catalpa's last post - I've pasted it backin. And the others who forgot to hit quote! I need a 42"computer screen.The suns now are out here as well, Catalpa, though the green sun is on the wane.[/quote]Seemslike we can only have so many quotes then the universe starts tocollapse back in on itself and warp. All looks fine in previewbut not when posted. [/quote]Just as I was about to crack its secrets! The universe is abit like Paul Daniels. It'll pull you in so that you feel closeenough to understand its mysteries, and then pull the carpet from underyou. It wouldn't fancy Debbie McGee though, not in a millionlight years. Neither would it do panto in Scarborough.[/quote]I hadnever imagined that the universe in all its majesty could be comparablewith the owner of Mother Shipton's Cave. But now I seee the errorof my thinking.I have tried to rectify things with my sonicscrewdriver but no dice. It has altered the colour spectrum, butotherwise no change, captain. Ah cannae do any mair.[/quote]Isn't it the wrong time of year for a nesting instinct?[/quote]Ireally don't think it is appropriate to make light of a seriousscientific experiment, SB. Although I do fear that we coulddisappear up our collective fundament at any moment if the shields fail.[/quote]We're doomed I tell ye, we're all Dooooooomed[/quote]You know, this could be a way of actually torturing computers! I almostfeel sorry for the poor thing. Interesting experiment though![/quote]Anybody bring a towel? If this thing breaks, it's Mark's fault, by the way. Nowt to do with me.[/quote]Whatever happened to a united front!!!!! No, you're in this up to the neck. One goes down, we all go down, OK?Anyway, we're not trying to break it, we're just testing it to destruction. One is definately more scientific than the other.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 [quote user="Jon D"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Jon D"][quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Cassis"][quoteuser="SaligoBay"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quoteuser="Cassis"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="catalpa"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="catalpa"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Jon D"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"] Am I right in thinking that the majority of this thread is i-r-o-n-i-c?[/quote]No. This is a serious discussion.[/quote]PS - I was being ironoc. PPS - That's the Breton spelling.[/quote]I know! Just because I'm rubbish at sending emails doesn't mean I'm entirely stupid you know[;-)]...[/quote]If you do enough quotes of quotes of quotes a nice tunnel effect starts to develop.[/quote]So if we keep doing this will wedisappear into a vortex and emerge in an alternative universe? There's definitely something happening because Dick's spelling and/orgrammar is starting to diverge from its normal parameters. "I didn'theard anybody" - doesn't sound like something Dick in our universewould say, does it?[/quote]I''m willing to try if you guys are. Itcan be quite bad around here too - I had to speak French to the plumberonly this afternoon. And when I go and try and teach the ingrates atthe school better English ('cos I know that they canspeak it really) they quite frequently torment me by requestinginstrctions in French or saying "zee" instead of "the." Little sods.[/quote]Judithstarted from a French language base of zero. Now she has masteredthe basics and can go shopping etc. sans chaperone. Having got tothis stage, the baker's wife suddenly asks Jude one morning if she willgive her conversation sessions to perfect her English. So yousee, soon there will be one less French speaker in the village. Ihave no idea how the other Ancinnois are going to manage to buy theirbread and cakes once Karine (the baker's wife) has mastered English andabandons her mother tongue altogether.[/quote]Butsurely, following the convoluted logic of this thread, the otherAncinnois actually all speak English and are only speaking to Karine inFrench because they realise she is the non-English speaker. When shespeaks English they will not need to speak French and you will all needanother 'token French speaker' non?[/quote]I've got sore feet[/quote]EDIT: Damn! Forgot to hit quote![/quote]Idon't think it works that way, Steve. Given a choice, it isobvious that everyone chooses to speak English rather thanFrench. All French persons, the Ancinnois included, would clearlyprefer to speak English. Once you can speak English you give upFrench. Hence the difficulty in finding French teachers inFrance. So once Karine has perfected her English she abandonsFrench leaving the other villagers up the linguistic creek.Look - the universe is expanding sideways![/quote]I'veseen lots of films about the Ancient Romans and Greeks (some witharticulated monsters) and they ALL spoke English. My feet still hurt.Edit - Quote didn't work - have we gone a quote too far?[/quote]Nope, the quotes just keep on coming.(I just love this visual representation of the space / time continuum).AndWill, you're right: Sourdeval high street is about 50/50 French /English businesses now. It's very strange. Just as my French reallybegins to improve... it appears I don't need it. [8-)][/quote]This proves the theory of the expanding universe. Dick - they spoke English on Planet of the Apes, as well.Can anyone help me back on my feet, please?[/quote]My universe has been expanding for years...Feet almost OK now, but bit my lip eating dinner...[/quote]It isn't working for me! EEEEEK![/quote]It is now, Dick. Welcome to our universe. It's a bit damp at the minute but should be better by tomorrow.[:)][/quote]It's drying out nicely here. The suns are out.[/quote]I thought it was American rather than English that every Greek, Egyptian, Roman, Viking, ape etc spoke?[/quote]Careful,Mark, you missed out Catalpa's last post - I've pasted it backin. And the others who forgot to hit quote! I need a 42"computer screen.The suns now are out here as well, Catalpa, though the green sun is on the wane.[/quote]Seemslike we can only have so many quotes then the universe starts tocollapse back in on itself and warp. All looks fine in previewbut not when posted. [/quote]Just as I was about to crack its secrets! The universe is abit like Paul Daniels. It'll pull you in so that you feel closeenough to understand its mysteries, and then pull the carpet from underyou. It wouldn't fancy Debbie McGee though, not in a millionlight years. Neither would it do panto in Scarborough.[/quote]I hadnever imagined that the universe in all its majesty could be comparablewith the owner of Mother Shipton's Cave. But now I seee the errorof my thinking.I have tried to rectify things with my sonicscrewdriver but no dice. It has altered the colour spectrum, butotherwise no change, captain. Ah cannae do any mair.[/quote]Isn't it the wrong time of year for a nesting instinct?[/quote]Ireally don't think it is appropriate to make light of a seriousscientific experiment, SB. Although I do fear that we coulddisappear up our collective fundament at any moment if the shields fail.[/quote]We're doomed I tell ye, we're all Dooooooomed[/quote]You know, this could be a way of actually torturing computers! I almostfeel sorry for the poor thing. Interesting experiment though![/quote]Anybody bring a towel? If this thing breaks, it's Mark's fault, by the way. Nowt to do with me.[/quote]Whatever happened to a united front!!!!! No, you're in this up to the neck. One goes down, we all go down, OK?Anyway, we're not trying to break it, we're just testing it to destruction. One is definately more scientific than the other....[/quote]Okay, Jon, I'm right behind you. But I can hear the sound of the elastic starting to creak and I'm sure it's going to snap any minute. How else to you explain the weird text colours and everything except that we must be dragging the forum to the edge of a very large BLACK HOLE ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaligoBay Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 [quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Jon D"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Jon D"][quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="SaligoBay"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="catalpa"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="catalpa"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Jon D"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"] Am I right in thinking that the majority of this thread is i-r-o-n-i-c?[/quote]No. This is a serious discussion.[/quote]PS - I was being ironoc. PPS - That's the Breton spelling.[/quote]I know! Just because I'm rubbish at sending emails doesn't mean I'm entirely stupid you know[;-)]...[/quote]If you do enough quotes of quotes of quotes a nice tunnel effect starts to develop.[/quote]So if we keep doing this will we disappear into a vortex and emerge in an alternative universe? There's definitely something happening because Dick's spelling and/or grammar is starting to diverge from its normal parameters. "I didn't heard anybody" - doesn't sound like something Dick in our universe would say, does it?[/quote]I''m willing to try if you guys are. It can be quite bad around here too - I had to speak French to the plumber only this afternoon. And when I go and try and teach the ingrates at the school better English ('cos I know that they can speak it really) they quite frequently torment me by requesting instrctions in French or saying "zee" instead of "the." Little sods.[/quote]Judith started from a French language base of zero. Now she has mastered the basics and can go shopping etc. sans chaperone. Having got to this stage, the baker's wife suddenly asks Jude one morning if she will give her conversation sessions to perfect her English. So you see, soon there will be one less French speaker in the village. I have no idea how the other Ancinnois are going to manage to buy their bread and cakes once Karine (the baker's wife) has mastered English and abandons her mother tongue altogether.[/quote]But surely, following the convoluted logic of this thread, the other Ancinnois actually all speak English and are only speaking to Karine in French because they realise she is the non-English speaker. When she speaks English they will not need to speak French and you will all need another 'token French speaker' non?[/quote]I've got sore feet[/quote]EDIT: Damn! Forgot to hit quote![/quote]I don't think it works that way, Steve. Given a choice, it is obvious that everyone chooses to speak English rather than French. All French persons, the Ancinnois included, would clearly prefer to speak English. Once you can speak English you give up French. Hence the difficulty in finding French teachers in France. So once Karine has perfected her English she abandons French leaving the other villagers up the linguistic creek.Look - the universe is expanding sideways![/quote]I've seen lots of films about the Ancient Romans and Greeks (some with articulated monsters) and they ALL spoke English. My feet still hurt.Edit - Quote didn't work - have we gone a quote too far?[/quote]Nope, the quotes just keep on coming.(I just love this visual representation of the space / time continuum).And Will, you're right: Sourdeval high street is about 50/50 French / English businesses now. It's very strange. Just as my French really begins to improve... it appears I don't need it. [8-)][/quote]This proves the theory of the expanding universe. Dick - they spoke English on Planet of the Apes, as well.Can anyone help me back on my feet, please?[/quote]My universe has been expanding for years...Feet almost OK now, but bit my lip eating dinner...[/quote]It isn't working for me! EEEEEK![/quote]It is now, Dick. Welcome to our universe. It's a bit damp at the minute but should be better by tomorrow.[:)][/quote]It's drying out nicely here. The suns are out.[/quote]I thought it was American rather than English that every Greek, Egyptian, Roman, Viking, ape etc spoke?[/quote]Careful, Mark, you missed out Catalpa's last post - I've pasted it back in. And the others who forgot to hit quote! I need a 42" computer screen.The suns now are out here as well, Catalpa, though the green sun is on the wane.[/quote]Seems like we can only have so many quotes then the universe starts to collapse back in on itself and warp. All looks fine in preview but not when posted. [/quote]Just as I was about to crack its secrets! The universe is a bit like Paul Daniels. It'll pull you in so that you feel close enough to understand its mysteries, and then pull the carpet from under you. It wouldn't fancy Debbie McGee though, not in a million light years. Neither would it do panto in Scarborough.[/quote]I had never imagined that the universe in all its majesty could be comparable with the owner of Mother Shipton's Cave. But now I seee the error of my thinking.I have tried to rectify things with my sonic screwdriver but no dice. It has altered the colour spectrum, but otherwise no change, captain. Ah cannae do any mair.[/quote]Isn't it the wrong time of year for a nesting instinct?[/quote]I really don't think it is appropriate to make light of a serious scientific experiment, SB. Although I do fear that we could disappear up our collective fundament at any moment if the shields fail.[/quote]We're doomed I tell ye, we're all Dooooooomed[/quote]You know, this could be a way of actually torturing computers! I almost feel sorry for the poor thing. Interesting experiment though![/quote]Anybody bring a towel? If this thing breaks, it's Mark's fault, by the way. Nowt to do with me.[/quote]Whatever happened to a united front!!!!! No, you're in this up to the neck. One goes down, we all go down, OK?Anyway, we're not trying to break it, we're just testing it to destruction. One is definately more scientific than the other....[/quote]Okay, Jon, I'm right behind you. But I can hear the sound of the elastic starting to creak and I'm sure it's going to snap any minute. How else to you explain the weird text colours and everything except that we must be dragging the forum to the edge of a very large BLACK HOLE ?[/quote]I can feel my pulse rate risingAs I approach the event horizonBut singularity isn't niceThere'll be no more going to the cinema thriceFor Dick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Riff-Raff Element Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 [quote user="SaligoBay"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Jon D"][quoteuser="Cassis"][quote user="Jon D"][quote user="powerdesal"][quoteuser="Cassis"][quote user="SaligoBay"][quote user="Cassis"][quoteuser="Mark"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="catalpa"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="catalpa"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Jon D"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"] Am I right in thinking that the majority of this thread is i-r-o-n-i-c?[/quote]No. This is a serious discussion.[/quote]PS - I was being ironoc. PPS - That's the Breton spelling.[/quote]I know! Just because I'm rubbish at sending emails doesn't mean I'm entirely stupid you know[;-)]...[/quote]If you do enough quotes of quotes of quotes a nice tunnel effect starts to develop.[/quote]So if we keep doing this will wedisappear into a vortex and emerge in an alternative universe? There's definitely something happening because Dick's spelling and/orgrammar is starting to diverge from its normal parameters. "I didn'theard anybody" - doesn't sound like something Dick in our universewould say, does it?[/quote]I''m willing to try if you guys are. Itcan be quite bad around here too - I had to speak French to the plumberonly this afternoon. And when I go and try and teach the ingrates atthe school better English ('cos I know that they canspeak it really) they quite frequently torment me by requestinginstrctions in French or saying "zee" instead of "the." Little sods.[/quote]Judithstarted from a French language base of zero. Now she has masteredthe basics and can go shopping etc. sans chaperone. Having got tothis stage, the baker's wife suddenly asks Jude one morning if she willgive her conversation sessions to perfect her English. So yousee, soon there will be one less French speaker in the village. Ihave no idea how the other Ancinnois are going to manage to buy theirbread and cakes once Karine (the baker's wife) has mastered English andabandons her mother tongue altogether.[/quote]Butsurely, following the convoluted logic of this thread, the otherAncinnois actually all speak English and are only speaking to Karine inFrench because they realise she is the non-English speaker. When shespeaks English they will not need to speak French and you will all needanother 'token French speaker' non?[/quote]I've got sore feet[/quote]EDIT: Damn! Forgot to hit quote![/quote]Idon't think it works that way, Steve. Given a choice, it isobvious that everyone chooses to speak English rather thanFrench. All French persons, the Ancinnois included, would clearlyprefer to speak English. Once you can speak English you give upFrench. Hence the difficulty in finding French teachers inFrance. So once Karine has perfected her English she abandonsFrench leaving the other villagers up the linguistic creek.Look - the universe is expanding sideways![/quote]I'veseen lots of films about the Ancient Romans and Greeks (some witharticulated monsters) and they ALL spoke English. My feet still hurt.Edit - Quote didn't work - have we gone a quote too far?[/quote]Nope, the quotes just keep on coming.(I just love this visual representation of the space / time continuum).AndWill, you're right: Sourdeval high street is about 50/50 French /English businesses now. It's very strange. Just as my French reallybegins to improve... it appears I don't need it. [8-)][/quote]This proves the theory of the expanding universe. Dick - they spoke English on Planet of the Apes, as well.Can anyone help me back on my feet, please?[/quote]My universe has been expanding for years...Feet almost OK now, but bit my lip eating dinner...[/quote]It isn't working for me! EEEEEK![/quote]It is now, Dick. Welcome to our universe. It's a bit damp at the minute but should be better by tomorrow.[:)][/quote]It's drying out nicely here. The suns are out.[/quote]I thought it was American rather than English that every Greek, Egyptian, Roman, Viking, ape etc spoke?[/quote]Careful,Mark, you missed out Catalpa's last post - I've pasted it backin. And the others who forgot to hit quote! I need a 42"computer screen.The suns now are out here as well, Catalpa, though the green sun is on the wane.[/quote]Seemslike we can only have so many quotes then the universe starts tocollapse back in on itself and warp. All looks fine in previewbut not when posted. [/quote]Just as I was about to crack its secrets! The universe is abit like Paul Daniels. It'll pull you in so that you feel closeenough to understand its mysteries, and then pull the carpet from underyou. It wouldn't fancy Debbie McGee though, not in a millionlight years. Neither would it do panto in Scarborough.[/quote]I hadnever imagined that the universe in all its majesty could be comparablewith the owner of Mother Shipton's Cave. But now I seee the errorof my thinking.I have tried to rectify things with my sonicscrewdriver but no dice. It has altered the colour spectrum, butotherwise no change, captain. Ah cannae do any mair.[/quote]Isn't it the wrong time of year for a nesting instinct?[/quote]I really don't thinkit is appropriate to make light of a serious scientific experiment,SB. Although I do fear that we could disappear up our collectivefundament at any moment if the shields fail.[/quote]We're doomed I tell ye, we're all Dooooooomed[/quote]Youknow, this could be a way of actually torturing computers! I almostfeel sorry for the poor thing. Interesting experiment though![/quote]Anybody bring a towel? If this thing breaks, it's Mark's fault, by the way. Nowt to do with me.[/quote]Whatever happened to a united front!!!!! No, you're in this up to the neck. One goes down, we all go down, OK?Anyway, we're not trying to break it, we're just testing it to destruction. One is definately more scientific than the other....[/quote]Okay,Jon, I'm right behind you. But I can hear the sound of theelastic starting to creak and I'm sure it's going to snap anyminute. How else to you explain the weird text colours andeverything except that we must be dragging the forum to the edge of avery large BLACK HOLE ?[/quote]I can feel my pulse rate risingAs I approach the event horizonBut singularity isn't niceThere'll be no more going to the cinema thriceFor Dick.[/quote]Then, to the bitter end! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaligoBay Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 [quote user="Jon D"][quote user="SaligoBay"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Jon D"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Jon D"][quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="SaligoBay"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="catalpa"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="catalpa"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Jon D"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"] Am I right in thinking that the majority of this thread is i-r-o-n-i-c?[/quote]No. This is a serious discussion.[/quote]PS - I was being ironoc. PPS - That's the Breton spelling.[/quote]I know! Just because I'm rubbish at sending emails doesn't mean I'm entirely stupid you know[;-)]...[/quote]If you do enough quotes of quotes of quotes a nice tunnel effect starts to develop.[/quote]So if we keep doing this will we disappear into a vortex and emerge in an alternative universe? There's definitely something happening because Dick's spelling and/or grammar is starting to diverge from its normal parameters. "I didn't heard anybody" - doesn't sound like something Dick in our universe would say, does it?[/quote]I''m willing to try if you guys are. It can be quite bad around here too - I had to speak French to the plumber only this afternoon. And when I go and try and teach the ingrates at the school better English ('cos I know that they can speak it really) they quite frequently torment me by requesting instrctions in French or saying "zee" instead of "the." Little sods.[/quote]Judith started from a French language base of zero. Now she has mastered the basics and can go shopping etc. sans chaperone. Having got to this stage, the baker's wife suddenly asks Jude one morning if she will give her conversation sessions to perfect her English. So you see, soon there will be one less French speaker in the village. I have no idea how the other Ancinnois are going to manage to buy their bread and cakes once Karine (the baker's wife) has mastered English and abandons her mother tongue altogether.[/quote]But surely, following the convoluted logic of this thread, the other Ancinnois actually all speak English and are only speaking to Karine in French because they realise she is the non-English speaker. When she speaks English they will not need to speak French and you will all need another 'token French speaker' non?[/quote]I've got sore feet[/quote]EDIT: Damn! Forgot to hit quote![/quote]I don't think it works that way, Steve. Given a choice, it is obvious that everyone chooses to speak English rather than French. All French persons, the Ancinnois included, would clearly prefer to speak English. Once you can speak English you give up French. Hence the difficulty in finding French teachers in France. So once Karine has perfected her English she abandons French leaving the other villagers up the linguistic creek.Look - the universe is expanding sideways![/quote]I've seen lots of films about the Ancient Romans and Greeks (some with articulated monsters) and they ALL spoke English. My feet still hurt.Edit - Quote didn't work - have we gone a quote too far?[/quote]Nope, the quotes just keep on coming.(I just love this visual representation of the space / time continuum).And Will, you're right: Sourdeval high street is about 50/50 French / English businesses now. It's very strange. Just as my French really begins to improve... it appears I don't need it. [8-)][/quote]This proves the theory of the expanding universe. Dick - they spoke English on Planet of the Apes, as well.Can anyone help me back on my feet, please?[/quote]My universe has been expanding for years...Feet almost OK now, but bit my lip eating dinner...[/quote]It isn't working for me! EEEEEK![/quote]It is now, Dick. Welcome to our universe. It's a bit damp at the minute but should be better by tomorrow.[:)][/quote]It's drying out nicely here. The suns are out.[/quote]I thought it was American rather than English that every Greek, Egyptian, Roman, Viking, ape etc spoke?[/quote]Careful, Mark, you missed out Catalpa's last post - I've pasted it back in. And the others who forgot to hit quote! I need a 42" computer screen.The suns now are out here as well, Catalpa, though the green sun is on the wane.[/quote]Seems like we can only have so many quotes then the universe starts to collapse back in on itself and warp. All looks fine in preview but not when posted. [/quote]Just as I was about to crack its secrets! The universe is a bit like Paul Daniels. It'll pull you in so that you feel close enough to understand its mysteries, and then pull the carpet from under you. It wouldn't fancy Debbie McGee though, not in a million light years. Neither would it do panto in Scarborough.[/quote]I had never imagined that the universe in all its majesty could be comparable with the owner of Mother Shipton's Cave. But now I seee the error of my thinking.I have tried to rectify things with my sonic screwdriver but no dice. It has altered the colour spectrum, but otherwise no change, captain. Ah cannae do any mair.[/quote]Isn't it the wrong time of year for a nesting instinct?[/quote]I really don't think it is appropriate to make light of a serious scientific experiment, SB. Although I do fear that we could disappear up our collective fundament at any moment if the shields fail.[/quote]We're doomed I tell ye, we're all Dooooooomed[/quote]You know, this could be a way of actually torturing computers! I almost feel sorry for the poor thing. Interesting experiment though![/quote]Anybody bring a towel? If this thing breaks, it's Mark's fault, by the way. Nowt to do with me.[/quote]Whatever happened to a united front!!!!! No, you're in this up to the neck. One goes down, we all go down, OK?Anyway, we're not trying to break it, we're just testing it to destruction. One is definately more scientific than the other....[/quote]Okay, Jon, I'm right behind you. But I can hear the sound of the elastic starting to creak and I'm sure it's going to snap any minute. How else to you explain the weird text colours and everything except that we must be dragging the forum to the edge of a very large BLACK HOLE ?[/quote]I can feel my pulse rate risingAs I approach the event horizonBut singularity isn't niceThere'll be no more going to the cinema thriceFor Dick.[/quote]Then, to the bitter end![/quote]We'll all need new names when we topple into the Black Hole.Doppler DickRedshift RussethouseNext please........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalpa Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 [quote user="Jon D"][quote user="SaligoBay"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Jon D"][quoteuser="Cassis"][quote user="Jon D"][quote user="powerdesal"][quoteuser="Cassis"][quote user="SaligoBay"][quote user="Cassis"][quoteuser="Mark"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="catalpa"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="catalpa"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Jon D"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"] Am I right in thinking that the majority of this thread is i-r-o-n-i-c?[/quote]No. This is a serious discussion.[/quote]PS - I was being ironoc. PPS - That's the Breton spelling.[/quote]I know! Just because I'm rubbish at sending emails doesn't mean I'm entirely stupid you know[;-)]...[/quote]If you do enough quotes of quotes of quotes a nice tunnel effect starts to develop.[/quote]So if we keep doing this will wedisappear into a vortex and emerge in an alternative universe? There's definitely something happening because Dick's spelling and/orgrammar is starting to diverge from its normal parameters. "I didn'theard anybody" - doesn't sound like something Dick in our universewould say, does it?[/quote]I''m willing to try if you guys are. Itcan be quite bad around here too - I had to speak French to the plumberonly this afternoon. And when I go and try and teach the ingrates atthe school better English ('cos I know that they canspeak it really) they quite frequently torment me by requestinginstrctions in French or saying "zee" instead of "the." Little sods.[/quote]Judithstarted from a French language base of zero. Now she has masteredthe basics and can go shopping etc. sans chaperone. Having got tothis stage, the baker's wife suddenly asks Jude one morning if she willgive her conversation sessions to perfect her English. So yousee, soon there will be one less French speaker in the village. Ihave no idea how the other Ancinnois are going to manage to buy theirbread and cakes once Karine (the baker's wife) has mastered English andabandons her mother tongue altogether.[/quote]Butsurely, following the convoluted logic of this thread, the otherAncinnois actually all speak English and are only speaking to Karine inFrench because they realise she is the non-English speaker. When shespeaks English they will not need to speak French and you will all needanother 'token French speaker' non?[/quote]I've got sore feet[/quote]EDIT: Damn! Forgot to hit quote![/quote]Idon't think it works that way, Steve. Given a choice, it isobvious that everyone chooses to speak English rather thanFrench. All French persons, the Ancinnois included, would clearlyprefer to speak English. Once you can speak English you give upFrench. Hence the difficulty in finding French teachers inFrance. So once Karine has perfected her English she abandonsFrench leaving the other villagers up the linguistic creek.Look - the universe is expanding sideways![/quote]I'veseen lots of films about the Ancient Romans and Greeks (some witharticulated monsters) and they ALL spoke English. My feet still hurt.Edit - Quote didn't work - have we gone a quote too far?[/quote]Nope, the quotes just keep on coming.(I just love this visual representation of the space / time continuum).AndWill, you're right: Sourdeval high street is about 50/50 French /English businesses now. It's very strange. Just as my French reallybegins to improve... it appears I don't need it. [8-)][/quote]This proves the theory of the expanding universe. Dick - they spoke English on Planet of the Apes, as well.Can anyone help me back on my feet, please?[/quote]My universe has been expanding for years...Feet almost OK now, but bit my lip eating dinner...[/quote]It isn't working for me! EEEEEK![/quote]It is now, Dick. Welcome to our universe. It's a bit damp at the minute but should be better by tomorrow.[:)][/quote]It's drying out nicely here. The suns are out.[/quote]I thought it was American rather than English that every Greek, Egyptian, Roman, Viking, ape etc spoke?[/quote]Careful,Mark, you missed out Catalpa's last post - I've pasted it backin. And the others who forgot to hit quote! I need a 42"computer screen.The suns now are out here as well, Catalpa, though the green sun is on the wane.[/quote]Seemslike we can only have so many quotes then the universe starts tocollapse back in on itself and warp. All looks fine in previewbut not when posted. [/quote]Just as I was about to crack its secrets! The universe is abit like Paul Daniels. It'll pull you in so that you feel closeenough to understand its mysteries, and then pull the carpet from underyou. It wouldn't fancy Debbie McGee though, not in a millionlight years. Neither would it do panto in Scarborough.[/quote]I hadnever imagined that the universe in all its majesty could be comparablewith the owner of Mother Shipton's Cave. But now I seee the errorof my thinking.I have tried to rectify things with my sonicscrewdriver but no dice. It has altered the colour spectrum, butotherwise no change, captain. Ah cannae do any mair.[/quote]Isn't it the wrong time of year for a nesting instinct?[/quote]I really don't thinkit is appropriate to make light of a serious scientific experiment,SB. Although I do fear that we could disappear up our collectivefundament at any moment if the shields fail.[/quote]We're doomed I tell ye, we're all Dooooooomed[/quote]Youknow, this could be a way of actually torturing computers! I almostfeel sorry for the poor thing. Interesting experiment though![/quote]Anybody bring a towel? If this thing breaks, it's Mark's fault, by the way. Nowt to do with me.[/quote]Whatever happened to a united front!!!!! No, you're in this up to the neck. One goes down, we all go down, OK?Anyway, we're not trying to break it, we're just testing it to destruction. One is definately more scientific than the other....[/quote]Okay,Jon, I'm right behind you. But I can hear the sound of theelastic starting to creak and I'm sure it's going to snap anyminute. How else to you explain the weird text colours andeverything except that we must be dragging the forum to the edge of avery large BLACK HOLE ?[/quote]I can feel my pulse rate risingAs I approach the event horizonBut singularity isn't niceThere'll be no more going to the cinema thriceFor Dick.[/quote]Then, to the bitter end![/quote]Wow. The QUOTE button is shimmering off to the east and I can't find a wo0t anywhere...[:'(] Teal'c? 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The Riff-Raff Element Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 [quote user="SaligoBay"][quote user="Jon D"][quoteuser="SaligoBay"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Jon D"][quoteuser="Cassis"][quote user="Jon D"][quote user="powerdesal"][quoteuser="Cassis"][quote user="SaligoBay"][quote user="Cassis"][quoteuser="Mark"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="catalpa"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="catalpa"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Dick Smith"][quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Jon D"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Mark"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Mark"] Am I right in thinking that the majority of this thread is i-r-o-n-i-c?[/quote]No. This is a serious discussion.[/quote]PS - I was being ironoc. PPS - That's the Breton spelling.[/quote]I know! Just because I'm rubbish at sending emails doesn't mean I'm entirely stupid you know[;-)]...[/quote]If you do enough quotes of quotes of quotes a nice tunnel effect starts to develop.[/quote]So if we keep doing this will wedisappear into a vortex and emerge in an alternative universe? There's definitely something happening because Dick's spelling and/orgrammar is starting to diverge from its normal parameters. "I didn'theard anybody" - doesn't sound like something Dick in our universewould say, does it?[/quote]I''m willing to try if you guys are. Itcan be quite bad around here too - I had to speak French to the plumberonly this afternoon. And when I go and try and teach the ingrates atthe school better English ('cos I know that they canspeak it really) they quite frequently torment me by requestinginstrctions in French or saying "zee" instead of "the." Little sods.[/quote]Judithstarted from a French language base of zero. Now she has masteredthe basics and can go shopping etc. sans chaperone. Having got tothis stage, the baker's wife suddenly asks Jude one morning if she willgive her conversation sessions to perfect her English. So yousee, soon there will be one less French speaker in the village. Ihave no idea how the other Ancinnois are going to manage to buy theirbread and cakes once Karine (the baker's wife) has mastered English andabandons her mother tongue altogether.[/quote]Butsurely, following the convoluted logic of this thread, the otherAncinnois actually all speak English and are only speaking to Karine inFrench because they realise she is the non-English speaker. When shespeaks English they will not need to speak French and you will all needanother 'token French speaker' non?[/quote]I've got sore feet[/quote]EDIT: Damn! Forgot to hit quote![/quote]Idon't think it works that way, Steve. Given a choice, it isobvious that everyone chooses to speak English rather thanFrench. All French persons, the Ancinnois included, would clearlyprefer to speak English. Once you can speak English you give upFrench. Hence the difficulty in finding French teachers inFrance. So once Karine has perfected her English she abandonsFrench leaving the other villagers up the linguistic creek.Look - the universe is expanding sideways![/quote]I'veseen lots of films about the Ancient Romans and Greeks (some witharticulated monsters) and they ALL spoke English. My feet still hurt.Edit - Quote didn't work - have we gone a quote too far?[/quote]Nope, the quotes just keep on coming.(I just love this visual representation of the space / time continuum).AndWill, you're right: Sourdeval high street is about 50/50 French /English businesses now. It's very strange. Just as my French reallybegins to improve... it appears I don't need it. [8-)][/quote]This proves the theory of the expanding universe. Dick - they spoke English on Planet of the Apes, as well.Can anyone help me back on my feet, please?[/quote]My universe has been expanding for years...Feet almost OK now, but bit my lip eating dinner...[/quote]It isn't working for me! EEEEEK![/quote]It is now, Dick. Welcome to our universe. It's a bit damp at the minute but should be better by tomorrow.[:)][/quote]It's drying out nicely here. The suns are out.[/quote]I thought it was American rather than English that every Greek, Egyptian, Roman, Viking, ape etc spoke?[/quote]Careful,Mark, you missed out Catalpa's last post - I've pasted it backin. And the others who forgot to hit quote! I need a 42"computer screen.The suns now are out here as well, Catalpa, though the green sun is on the wane.[/quote]Seemslike we can only have so many quotes then the universe starts tocollapse back in on itself and warp. All looks fine in previewbut not when posted. [/quote]Just as I was about to crack its secrets! The universe is abit like Paul Daniels. It'll pull you in so that you feel closeenough to understand its mysteries, and then pull the carpet from underyou. It wouldn't fancy Debbie McGee though, not in a millionlight years. Neither would it do panto in Scarborough.[/quote]I hadnever imagined that the universe in all its majesty could be comparablewith the owner of Mother Shipton's Cave. But now I seee the errorof my thinking.I have tried to rectify things with my sonicscrewdriver but no dice. It has altered the colour spectrum, butotherwise no change, captain. Ah cannae do any mair.[/quote]Isn't it the wrong time of year for a nesting instinct?[/quote]I really don't thinkit is appropriate to make light of a serious scientific experiment,SB. Although I do fear that we could disappear up our collectivefundament at any moment if the shields fail.[/quote]We're doomed I tell ye, we're all Dooooooomed[/quote]Youknow, this could be a way of actually torturing computers! I almostfeel sorry for the poor thing. Interesting experiment though![/quote]Anybody bring a towel? If this thing breaks, it's Mark's fault, by the way. Nowt to do with me.[/quote]Whatever happened to a united front!!!!! No, you're in this up to the neck. One goes down, we all go down, OK?Anyway, we're not trying to break it, we're just testing it to destruction. One is definately more scientific than the other....[/quote]Okay,Jon, I'm right behind you. But I can hear the sound of theelastic starting to creak and I'm sure it's going to snap anyminute. How else to you explain the weird text colours andeverything except that we must be dragging the forum to the edge of avery large BLACK HOLE ?[/quote]I can feel my pulse rate risingAs I approach the event horizonBut singularity isn't niceThere'll be no more going to the cinema thriceFor Dick.[/quote]Then, to the bitter end![/quote]We'll all need new names when we topple into the Black Hole.Doppler DickRedshift RussethouseNext please........[/quote]Couldn't Dick be "Deadeye Dick?" Sounds terribly space adventuristthat. Then I could be "Jonnie Jetstream" in a sort of boy wonder rôle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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