Toulouse 0 Posted February 16, 2010 ROFL I am so sorry if I write a lot of American English, I've always done that (blame it on the TV!!) Aha earth bound, that's a slip I think, that has something to do with spirits, oops!Okay, earthy colors it is!I like bright blue most, then purple I think and then bright green. That's about it. (and silver, but this could be a discussion whether that's a colour or not) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wish Fairy 0 Posted February 16, 2010 Thanks Gill You know, when I'm actually speaking I am SUCH a stickler for correct grammar and an "english" geek, but I have spent years communicating with colleagues whose first language is not english (and also lived in US for a while) and I've noticed that I have started to pick up "Angli-can" (using "y'all", "kinda", "dunno") and other types of euro-speaking ..particularly when typing ...I seem to "copy" the grammar that they use (even if it's not right) BG - I am always amazed by the way you type in English though - I think you have a real skill for expression that I could never hope to achieve in another language ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wish Fairy 0 Posted February 16, 2010 I work in the Printing industry with one of my clients....please do not get me started on what's a colour!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoonie 0 Posted February 16, 2010 I could discuss the nuances of 'cream' and 'beige' for a long, long time rofl.The girl side of our family major in the artistic/humanities and have a little extra oomph on the genes for colour and pedantry viz a viz spelling and grammar.Although my sloppy on line typing wouldn't always make you aware of that.I don't mind typing y'all or dunno etc. though as it can sound too po faced to type all the time to people who never hear you speak or gesture,Ih8 txt spk tho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toulouse 0 Posted February 16, 2010 Wish, I think I copy a lot from TV and books (and sometimes magazines).It's been (thinking...) about 9 years ago I think I had to take an English course. So I think I have self-educated myself a bit the last couple of years. I think that's a shame though, they should make some languages compulsory, even if you have a shortened education like me now.Soo... Is silver a colour or not :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toulouse 0 Posted February 16, 2010 Zoonie wrote:Ih8 txt spk tho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wish Fairy 0 Posted February 16, 2010 Zoonie wrote:I could discuss the nuances of 'cream' and 'beige' for a long, long time rofl.The girl side of our family major in the artistic/humanities and have a little extra oomph on the genes for colour and pedantry viz a viz spelling and grammar.Although my sloppy on line typing wouldn't always make you aware of that.I don't mind typing y'all or dunno etc. though as it can sound too po faced to type all the time to people who never hear you speak or gesture,Ih8 txt spk tho Me too. I have I-Phone and it also hates txt speak and it;s very difficult to use letter and numbers in the same word (Gosh I hate it when you want to use smilies in a multi-quote and it just adds at the bottom of the reply ..starting to get on my nerves a bit ) Toulouse wrote:Wish, I think I copy a lot from TV and books (and sometimes magazines).It's been (thinking...) about 9 years ago I think I had to take an English course. So I think I have self-educated myself a bit the last couple of years. I think that's a shame though, they should make some languages compulsory, even if you have a shortened education like me now.Soo... Is silver a colour or not :p well it's not a colour.....but you can print in silver for sure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoonie 0 Posted February 16, 2010 It's a moot point (do you know this? it means debatable) whether one could say that silver is a colour or not.Essentially not, as it's an element and you can't properly recreate it, That said - if I tell you I had a silver dress or a silver bag (I don't btw) you'd be able to visualise what I meant, wouldn't you?So - why is 'gold' quite routinely accepted as a colour? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wish Fairy 0 Posted February 16, 2010 For me, gold is not a "colour" either ...LOL, cos I had typed almost exactly what you said in your post Gill. It's a moot point. Just because it's not a colour, doesn't mean it's not a "colour"...even in printing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toulouse 0 Posted February 16, 2010 First time I hear about 'moot point' Sorry, was a bit distracted, having two discussions going on at the same time (three if you count the colour debate here) about teacher diplomas here... I'm actually toying with the idea to combine my masterthesis (next year) with a specific teacher education, so I'm looking up info and talking about it with my sister and BF, quite the discussion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wish Fairy 0 Posted February 16, 2010 Gill....it's a small point but I just noticed that in the "not just any Fan Site" banner at the bottom of posts..."Society" has been spelled "Soceity" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoonie 0 Posted February 16, 2010 Wish Fairy wrote:Gill....it's a small point but I just noticed that in the "not just any Fan Site" banner at the bottom of posts..."Society" has been spelled "Soceity" I'd notified Admin about that Wish, but as it's on a picture and not just text, it has to wait until it can be redone.Lea corrected the typo in the C&G box at the left of the site though LOL the moot point crops up a lot in English debate BG See, I think gold is more widely accepted as a variation of the yellow through to orange colour scale, than silver is accepted as a shiny variation on a white-grey theme...I suppose because gold doesn't necessarily have to shine, whereas a dull silver morphs into pewter Am watching The Brits, my god it's dire so far, really dire! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wish Fairy 0 Posted February 16, 2010 Ugh the Brits...I'm watcing the Olympics ...but the coverage is not so good really. BRB - the dog has seen a fox in garden and is going MAD!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toulouse 0 Posted February 16, 2010 There could be a discussion then that black also isn't a colour The Brits, what's that about?Am watching the final episode of the designers, where they choose a winner blah blah, but only with a half eye though, I'm messing around a bit in the meantime (gave up looking up information about advanced educations), waiting for bedtime Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toulouse 0 Posted February 16, 2010 oh my, I completely forgot! I have to go to my RA specialist tomorrow long live diaries!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoonie 0 Posted February 16, 2010 Toulouse wrote:There could be a discussion then that black also isn't a colour The Brits, what's that about?The debate about black and white not being colours is as old as the hills, but if they weren't transferable, where would that leave newsprint? There's that very old joke, Q. 'what's black and white and red all over?'A. A newspaper! 8) The Brits is a music awards show.Transmitted live, but with a 5 minute delay (because they never quite know what artists might say) Already Liam Gallagher Fd and blinded his way through an 'acceptance speech' threw the microphone into the audience and followed that with the award to Oasis for the best album (since the Brits started 30 years ago) Guess he wasn't all that impressed, which makes you wonder why he bothered to attend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toulouse 0 Posted February 16, 2010 Lol @ the joke!! That is actually true, never realised that!!Oh pooh, I wanted to take a quick look whether I could see The Brits, but I can only watch Holby City (BBC 1) or the winter olympics (BBC 2). That Gallagher guy is something special, I wonder if he really is the way he acts or if it's just another act... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BooBear 0 Posted February 16, 2010 Hello! Back again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogie 0 Posted February 16, 2010 Hi bg Im here but watching the brits at the same time:Dand OMG what has lady gaga got on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toulouse 0 Posted February 16, 2010 And Boo! Hello! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wish Fairy 0 Posted February 16, 2010 bogie wrote:Hi all BooBear wrote:Hello! Back again. hee hee Bogie - how are you?WB Boo When shall we meet ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogie 0 Posted February 16, 2010 BooBear wrote:Hello! Back again. Hi boo hows your day been? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogie 0 Posted February 16, 2010 and wish is here too Hows you? and will this rain ever stop Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BooBear 0 Posted February 16, 2010 Toulouse wrote:And Boo! Hello!Hello lovely! How are you?Wish Fairy wrote:bogie wrote:Hi all BooBear wrote:Hello! Back again. hee hee Bogie - how are you?WB Boo When shall we meet ???Just got back on again after eating and getting G to bed. Going to send you an FB message with dates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BooBear 0 Posted February 16, 2010 bogie wrote:BooBear wrote:Hello! Back again. Hi boo hows your day been?Hello lovely friend. Good thanks apart from the work bit! You? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogie 0 Posted February 16, 2010 Whoo hoo Im getting excited now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wish Fairy 0 Posted February 16, 2010 I give up.....What has Lady Gaga got on ??@ Bogie....raining is good news for me..it means the builders will come early next week for plastering work :good: Now, then Boogie ...me n Boo are arranging dates for her to visit me down here....shall we ALL meet ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toulouse 0 Posted February 16, 2010 I turn my back for like 2 minutes (the arrogant guy won 'the designers', bummer) and I have to read back already : DBoo, how are you? It's been a long time I spotted you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogie 0 Posted February 16, 2010 Im good thanks boo, even more so now that the kitchen cupboard is back on the wall Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoonie 0 Posted February 16, 2010 Toulouse wrote:Lol @ the joke!! That is actually true, never realised that!!Oh pooh, I wanted to take a quick look whether I could see The Brits, but I can only watch Holby City (BBC 1) or the winter olympics (BBC 2). That Gallagher guy is something special, I wonder if he really is the way he acts or if it's just another act...He's just a total *insert word* ED had to spend some time with him at work, his language was foul and he was as moody and petulant as the worst toddler tantrum ever was - also totally obsessed with his brother (this was not too long after they announced the break up) She couldn't stand him.Shame you can't watch and comment along with us.Boo! Boogs!!! :hugs@Lady Gaga cancelled the planned performance and did that one as a tribute to Lee McQueen (of Alexander McQueen corp) who took his own life last week - apparently they were friends.OH and I are arguing over her, he thinks she's a total weirdo and rubbish...I say at least she sings live, and I think it's a big marketing job and she could be bigger than Madonna (long term)I can't believe the cut of her leotards though JLS is the act that gets me *speechless over the absolute tripe that people will pay for* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BooBear 0 Posted February 16, 2010 Toulouse wrote:I turn my back for like 2 minutes (the arrogant guy won 'the designers', bummer) and I have to read back already : DBoo, how are you? It's been a long time I spotted you!It's been a while since I was here! I do pop in from time to time but I seem to miss everyone. I'm good thanks. Looking forward to a break at Disneyland Paris soon. bogie wrote:Im good thanks boo, even more so now that the kitchen cupboard is back on the wall Yay! Hope K has learned her lesson! No more mountaineering! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogie 0 Posted February 16, 2010 Wish Fairy wrote: I give up.....What has Lady Gaga got on ??@ Bogie....raining is good news for me..it means the builders will come early next week for plastering work :good: Now, then Boogie ...me n Boo are arranging dates for her to visit me down here....shall we ALL meet ?rofl are you watching the brits too? lady gaga's outfits are always original I suppose OMG how could we not? esp with me twin Boo traveling all the way down this neck of the woods x Toulouse wrote:I turn my back for like 2 minutes (the arrogant guy won 'the designers', bummer) and I have to read back already : DBoo, how are you? It's been a long time I spotted you! I hate arrogant people Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toulouse 0 Posted February 16, 2010 So it really is not an act?! Never thought someone could be such a pain like him!It is a shame, because I am really curious what it's all about actually (and there is absolutely nothing on the tv here tonight) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogie 0 Posted February 16, 2010 @ boo Yes K will not be climbing anymore, thank goodness Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wish Fairy 0 Posted February 16, 2010 Guys....interupting the thread here, because I have to sleep!Lovely to see you Enjoy your evening Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toulouse 0 Posted February 16, 2010 BooBear wrote:It's been a while since I was here! I do pop in from time to time but I seem to miss everyone. I'm good thanks. Looking forward to a break at Disneyland Paris soon. Ooooh nice!!! (take me with you hahaha)bogie wrote: I hate arrogant peopleI haven't followed the entire show, but I do read the gossip in the magazines and he has offended a lot of successful Dutch designers wrongly. He was also the guy who started the show saying "I'm going to win this thing", which I didn't like at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogie 0 Posted February 16, 2010 can you not watch tv online? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoonie 0 Posted February 16, 2010 aaaw, Lady Ga Ga was all overwhelmed, she is wearing a white version of an Alexander McQueen original that he made for her - it was red originally.Eek Dizzy Racal, should they have let him on stage? (I'm not sure what kind of back stage refreshments he's partaken)*ED met him too, he was djaying on time when her b/f was on a set - she didn't recognise him and said, he'd been ok but his music could be refined a bit ROFL*whatever it was it's not left him with a good look!Florence is a good singer though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoonie 0 Posted February 16, 2010 Goodnight Wish, sweet dreams Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogie 0 Posted February 16, 2010 Sorry Me loon Missed you comming back in and Oh my re edgaga is strange but talented too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toulouse 0 Posted February 16, 2010 Not sure if I can see The Brits online thoughWatching biatlon now (olympics), because there's nothing else to be found Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BooBear 0 Posted February 16, 2010 bogie wrote:@ boo Yes K will not be climbing anymore, thank goodnessPhew! Wish Fairy wrote:Guys....interupting the thread here, because I have to sleep!Lovely to see you Enjoy your evening Good night Wish - sleep well. FB message sent with dates! Toulouse wrote:BooBear wrote:It's been a while since I was here! I do pop in from time to time but I seem to miss everyone. I'm good thanks. Looking forward to a break at Disneyland Paris soon. Ooooh nice!!! (take me with you hahaha)Anyone welcome to join in! How are you with moody teenagers and primary scool aged boys!? Waving to Zoonie too! Thanks for the Brit updates! Can't watch and be here at the same time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogie 0 Posted February 16, 2010 Sorry H is playing up grrr, hope he stays asleep now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogie 0 Posted February 16, 2010 BG Im watching it online try this linkhttp://www.itv.com/Channels/ITV1/?v=sim1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toulouse 0 Posted February 16, 2010 BooBear wrote:Anyone welcome to join in! How are you with moody teenagers and primary scool aged boys!? Uhm... good question My little nephew loved to hang out with me when he was little. He's a teen now and I don't see him anymore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toulouse 0 Posted February 16, 2010 Pooh! Thanks Boogs, but the video can only be viewed in the UK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogie 0 Posted February 16, 2010 Toulouse wrote:Pooh! Thanks Boogs, but the video can only be viewed in the UK Thought that would be the case Share this post Link to post Share on other sites