I think the question is, is "a number" singular or plural? I could argue either way, I bet.
Zoe: Next time we smuggle stock, let's make it something smaller. Wash: Yeah, we should start dealing in those black-market beagles.
'Safe'
Natter 75: More Than a Million Natters Served
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Jesse - Jan 24, 2018 11:10:38 am PST #21439 of 30002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
-t - Jan 24, 2018 11:18:06 am PST #21440 of 30002
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Yeah, collective noun, right? Murky.
Hahaha, my supervisor wants my 5 Year Career Plan. Yeah, right, I totally have one of those.
Dana - Jan 24, 2018 11:31:43 am PST #21441 of 30002
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Since I'd say "A number of restaurants are in the area," I'd go with "There are." But I like Fred's rephrasing.
Jesse - Jan 24, 2018 11:47:33 am PST #21442 of 30002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Rephrasing is often my solution.
I am out of sorts right now, which I know is because I'm more or less trying to do three jobs, but of course I'm not doing any of them well, and it's starting to catch up with me. AND in the meantime, I'm getting negative feedback on stuff my three-weeks-in staff member is doing WHICH IS FINE. The stuff she is doing is FINE. Jesus christ.
-t - Jan 24, 2018 12:19:31 pm PST #21443 of 30002
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Sorry to hear that, Jesse. Chill out, other people.
10 minutes before I can leave - not enough time to start anything new I don't think
Steph L. - Jan 24, 2018 12:31:32 pm PST #21444 of 30002
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
I'd go with "There are."
Calli - Jan 24, 2018 12:59:26 pm PST #21445 of 30002
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Nora, I would go with "There are," as well.
Jesse - Jan 24, 2018 1:49:11 pm PST #21446 of 30002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I am home with falafel (currently in ma belleh) and wine (in progress), so that's better.
JZ - Jan 24, 2018 1:56:12 pm PST #21447 of 30002
See? I gave everybody here an opportunity to tell me what a bad person I am and nobody did, because I fuckin' rule.
BIL called a little while ago. It's definitely active multiple myeloma. Baby brother spent the day having his port inserted, and tomorrow the chemo starts. Bone marrow transplant in the near future.
His doctors (he's at Mt. Sinai in NYC, which has the best long-term survival rates on the East Coast and possibly in the entire US) are hopeful and telling them both not to rule out an actual cure (BIL said, "A cure for an incurable cancer. Can they do that?"), but they are still both gutted. I have to call my mom to check in on how she's doing.
sj - Jan 24, 2018 2:01:05 pm PST #21448 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
{{{{{JZ}}}}} I'm so sorry.