----- Original Message ----- From: "Phil Rushton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2008 2:37 PM Subject: Re: [canals-list] Picture Update
> > ----- 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 You might have noticed I haven't got a spill chucker, but that might be achieved soon. Phil
