----- Original Message ----- From: "BARRY HOLLAND" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2008 1:33 PM Subject: Re: [canals-list] Picture Update
> > My dictionary, defines 'alright' as an 'incorrect spelling of 'all right' > Denis Norden didn't help matters with his interminable [but very > enjoyable] show featuring a clipboard. > I think my main fault is neglecting to put a :-)) after my original > posting to Andrew, then it might not have spurred you on to criticise me. > I don't suppose, for one moment that perfect punctuation can be achieved, > but it's like graffiti, by being left in situ, tends to lower standards in > any given area. > As for exclamation marks, I do tend to overuse them but find it politer > [or should that be more polite, Harry?] than upper case, which is > considered to be shouting. > Barry > Nb !!!! :-)) Hi Barry Your post certainly confirmed that perfect punctuation cannot be acheived :-) Personally, I rather like Steve's attitude to the English language. Phil
