Oof, long drive, but I am home, in Belmont, and I have my wireless working.
I couldn't believe it the first twenty times you told us, but it's starting to sink in now.
Riley ,'Lessons'
Natter 34: Freak With No Name
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Lee - Apr 24, 2005 4:22:58 pm PDT #8605 of 10001
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
Emily - Apr 24, 2005 4:25:51 pm PDT #8606 of 10001
"In the equation E = mc⬧, c⬧ is a pretty big honking number." - Scola
I thought Nutty was referring to strictly British rules with her "Jeffs's" example.
Topic!Cindy - Apr 24, 2005 4:30:48 pm PDT #8607 of 10001
What is even happening?
Not the way I learned it. Which doesn't mean it's an absolute law, but if I wrote Jeffs', I'd absolutely mean belonging to two or more guys named Jeff, while Jeffs's would just as definitely mean belonging to one guy named Jeffs.This is how I learned it, too. I didn't think Jeffs's was possible in a two Jeff situation, although as the flip side of Susan's coin, I would have understood it to mean something belonging to a guy named Jeffs, and the format would have bugged me.
Dana - Apr 24, 2005 4:35:35 pm PDT #8608 of 10001
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
I'd want "findyourspot.com" if I were researching a move, which I'm not. At the moment. I'm looking for a more academic bent on things.
I can't even remember the damn name of what I'm looking for. Arrrgh. I'm going to have to call my dad and ask for help on my homework.
Cashmere - Apr 24, 2005 4:38:03 pm PDT #8609 of 10001
Now tagless for your comfort.
A cute little house down the street from us looks like it was foreclosed on by the state. No "For Sale" sign, but there is a placard in the window, the house is padlocked and is empty.
The county auditor's website says it's owned by HUD. It's totally affordable for a rental if it's for sale. But how do I find out if the house is going to be sold? Or auctioned off? Will a call to HUD give me the information I need?
Katie M - Apr 24, 2005 4:44:25 pm PDT #8610 of 10001
I was charmed (albeit somewhat perplexed) by the fannish sensibility of many of the music choices -- it's like the director was trying to vid Canada. --loligo on the Olympic Opening Ceremonies
I'd want "findyourspot.com" if I were researching a move, which I'm not. At the moment. I'm looking for a more academic bent on things.
I can't even remember the damn name of what I'm looking for. Arrrgh. I'm going to have to call my dad and ask for help on my homework.
Dana, is this what you're thinking of?
Dana - Apr 24, 2005 4:47:01 pm PDT #8611 of 10001
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Hmm. I'm not sure, but it looks fascinating regardless. I'll definitely check it out. Thanks.
Thomash - Apr 24, 2005 4:59:32 pm PDT #8612 of 10001
I have a plan.
Evening all, what oh what am I going to do with myself until 'Locusts' starts tonight???
eta. Okay, a PBS show on the Grand Canyon. Yay.
Emily - Apr 24, 2005 5:15:57 pm PDT #8613 of 10001
"In the equation E = mc⬧, c⬧ is a pretty big honking number." - Scola
Yay! Jacob Carter on Jordan's Crossing! Playing the Dominican counsel, which is a little weird.
Kate P. - Apr 24, 2005 5:58:47 pm PDT #8614 of 10001
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love
I think I use Scola's method of determining how to write plural possessives: if you actually say the extra s, write it down.
Hey Jesse! I was in your old 'hood this weekend. (Sorry, NYistas, for not telling you I was in town, but between family and friends and the wedding, I was totally booked.) Anyway, I had written down the address of the church where the wedding was held, and then when I printed out the information I had gathered last summer for NillyfestNYC (directions to the train station I was using, etc.), it also had the directions to Jesse's old apartment, and I realized it was literally around the corner from the church. I felt all cool and New York-savvy when I got there, 'cause I knew where the good bagel place was, and the cute little park and everything.