Re: Language

by Askit Thu Dec 05, 2019 1:13 pm

Bad Penny wrote:Why not just ignore misuses of our language and live a more relaxed life without getting so uptight about such things.

Who knows, it may even allow you to live a little longer.

Just don't get your "Knickers in a twist".

A very relaxed Leighton.

Och, Leighton..........where's the fun in that shrugg

We all need a good moan now and then, I need to come and do it here as my wife has heard it all before biggrin

by Peatlander 2 Thu Dec 05, 2019 1:59 pm

Dispatch, despatch.

I always thought despatch was used like "mentioned in despatches" and dispatch was to send out.

Apparently not according to t'interpipe. Both mean the same. A spelling and grammar error we don't have to worry about!

by Bad Penny Thu Dec 05, 2019 7:44 pm

Askit. I only check the wording on a bottle of Scotch and by time I have finished, it's never correct. up!

Leighton.

by Peatlander 2 Thu Dec 05, 2019 9:05 pm

Bad Penny wrote:Askit. I only check the wording on a bottle of Scotch and by time I have finished, it's never correct.

Leighton.

Sure, it's only the name that counts. Langs Supreme (if you can get it) or The Grouse. allthumbz