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zoom3+1=4 Send message Joined: 30 Nov 03 Posts: 65773 Credit: 55,293,173 RAC: 49 |
And why are most people that do this from the UK? Is the use of quotes discouraged in the UK? LOL We also call Trousers, Jeans, As in Blue Jeans or even the more refined Slacks. :D Lots of words, But I'm getting tired as It's near My bedtime, So I'll sign off for now and hopefully tomorrow I'll have good news here. :D The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's |
Luke Send message Joined: 31 Dec 06 Posts: 2546 Credit: 817,560 RAC: 0 |
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John Clark Send message Joined: 29 Sep 99 Posts: 16515 Credit: 4,418,829 RAC: 0 |
Slacks are the non-denim trousers worn by women It's good to be back amongst friends and colleagues |
Rick B Send message Joined: 6 Mar 01 Posts: 299 Credit: 1,532,791 RAC: 0 |
New Zealand English is hard to understand... When I get my speakers fixed I'm gonna search some Newfoundland English for you to listen to. Now thats some difficult english to understand. The Southern drawls of Georgia to Drunken Scottish English is easy compared to the English spoken in Newfoundland. Rick ************************** |
Daniel Michel Send message Joined: 2 Feb 04 Posts: 14925 Credit: 1,378,607 RAC: 6 |
In living colour!...From southern Illinois, USA!...Another win is floating in. PROUD TO BE TFFE! |
James Sotherden Send message Joined: 16 May 99 Posts: 10436 Credit: 110,373,059 RAC: 54 |
299 Morning all. Maybe I just might have to declare the winner on Friday some time, by the looks of the post count. [/quote] Old James |
James Sotherden Send message Joined: 16 May 99 Posts: 10436 Credit: 110,373,059 RAC: 54 |
I thought I knew most US automotive terms i.e bonnet/hood, boot/trunk, bumper/fender, etc but nave plate was a new one on me, I had to look it up to find out it's a hub cap! :-) Dopnt feel bad I never heard of it either. Must be regional slang. [/quote] Old James |
zoom3+1=4 Send message Joined: 30 Nov 03 Posts: 65773 Credit: 55,293,173 RAC: 49 |
Slacks are the non-denim trousers worn by women Slacks are also worn by Men, Usually in Suits w/a Tie, Bow or otherwise. The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's |
Dr. C.E.T.I. Send message Joined: 29 Feb 00 Posts: 16019 Credit: 794,685 RAC: 0 |
fags are smok'd in the UK . . . [fags are cigarettes - for those that don't know] BOINC Wiki . . . Science Status Page . . . |
Carlos Send message Joined: 9 Jun 99 Posts: 29872 Credit: 57,275,487 RAC: 157 |
Slacks are the non-denim trousers worn by women I would call those dress pants. But slacks is an acceptable term. It's not limited to women's dress pants. Here are all of the parts of a suit with their names. |
zoom3+1=4 Send message Joined: 30 Nov 03 Posts: 65773 Credit: 55,293,173 RAC: 49 |
New Zealand English is hard to understand... Here It's mailboxes or letterboxes, sandals, You've seen the pants thing so I'll skip that, fish and chips, It's not as common as fish and fries is or nearly as common as a burger and fries is. :D Oh and I think aussies is the same here too. And It's 39F(4C) outside and there is snow in the mountains above Palmdale CA, Well no swamp-cooler for today(I had It buttoned up all yesterday). And yep the heater is on again, My neighbor said She had to move sooner than agreed to(verbally) and I don't know If that would be easy to do, As She asked if She could use My extra bedroom, Even with most of Her stuff in storage. As I'd have to move a chest of drawers and 3 shelving units into My bedroom and empty the other closet which is only partly full, Of course then I'd need to get rid of an old computer desk, So It would take some effort, to do It quickly I'd need some help. Besides I don't know If I could do It. The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's |
Es99 Send message Joined: 23 Aug 05 Posts: 10874 Credit: 350,402 RAC: 0 |
Woah! Looks like I just stumbled into the Anglophile Thread! Ok... Esme, are you homesick yet? LOL! No..but I am still getting used to the strange North American ways of doing things. Reality Internet Personality |
Carlos Send message Joined: 9 Jun 99 Posts: 29872 Credit: 57,275,487 RAC: 157 |
Woah! Looks like I just stumbled into the Anglophile Thread! Ok... Esme, are you homesick yet? I don't think that was in North America. |
zoom3+1=4 Send message Joined: 30 Nov 03 Posts: 65773 Credit: 55,293,173 RAC: 49 |
Woah! Looks like I just stumbled into the Anglophile Thread! Ok... Esme, are you homesick yet? Welcome to the Wild Wild West Es99. :D The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's |
rebest Send message Joined: 16 Apr 00 Posts: 1296 Credit: 45,357,093 RAC: 0 |
I thought I knew most US automotive terms i.e bonnet/hood, boot/trunk, bumper/fender, etc but nave plate was a new one on me, I had to look it up to find out it's a hub cap! :-) There's a bunch of fun ones. A political party's "Platform" in the US is called a "Manifesto" in the UK. Both are equally fictional. My all time favorite (or favourite, for those across the pond) is this: In the US, government initiatives are referred to as PLANS. In the UK, they are referred to as SCHEMES. Too right! Join the PACK! |
Gary Charpentier Send message Joined: 25 Dec 00 Posts: 30687 Credit: 53,134,872 RAC: 32 |
Well, first time I saw nave plate was in the owners manual for a Hillman. Any case, count++ |
zoom3+1=4 Send message Joined: 30 Nov 03 Posts: 65773 Credit: 55,293,173 RAC: 49 |
Well, first time I saw nave plate was in the owners manual for a Hillman. Before this thread, I'd never heard of a nave plate, Although that's cause nave in this country(or at least on the west coast) isn't used any. :D The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's |
AndyW Send message Joined: 23 Oct 02 Posts: 5862 Credit: 10,957,677 RAC: 18 |
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zoom3+1=4 Send message Joined: 30 Nov 03 Posts: 65773 Credit: 55,293,173 RAC: 49 |
Afternoon winners! Hi Andy! Me I'm waiting for Brent to show up and give Me an idea of the cost of repairs, $110 next month is all I can spend right now, It should be enough, I hope. :D The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's |
AndyW Send message Joined: 23 Oct 02 Posts: 5862 Credit: 10,957,677 RAC: 18 |
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