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Confirming my intentions:
Confirmation that( nothing)
Confirmation that.
Please note
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Fred,
Confirmation that the work to repair my garden fence will start Tuesday 19/10/10, with the intention of completion in the one day. There is, however, a small possibility that it could spill into a second day. Please ensure that no cars are parked in the driveway while the work is being undertaken
It is not clear what you are asking....
Confirming a verbal conversation?Quote:
Originally Posted by apbl
I have told him to make sure that his car is not parked on the driveway, hindering the repair to my fence.
Fred,Quote:
Originally Posted by boozl
Please note thatthe work to repair my garden fence will start on Tuesday 19/10/10 with the intention of completing in the one day. There is, however, a small possibility that it could spill over onto a second day. Please ensure that no cars are parked in the driveway while the work is being undertaken.
I have tried to change as little as possible of the original text. :-D
Why completing, not completion and onto, not into?Quote:
Originally Posted by apbl
Quote:
Originally Posted by boozl
The expression "intention of" cries out (in my opinion) for a gerund (where possible).
"Spill over" is an expression that originates in liquids, and liquids tend to spill out or over "onto" something (or even just "on"):
• The petrol spilt out onto the garage floor.
• He spilt the coffee on the carpet.
So, even when you use it metaphorically, it is best to keep to the original prepositions.