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13-Nov-2006, 02:18
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Originally Posted by Ouisch  So there is going to be a duel, with rolling pins and wooden spoons at 50 paces? Who knew this forum could get so exciting?  I see that Avalon referred to Curmudgeon as "Cranky" - new nickname, or Freudian slip?
You want controversey, here you go:
Carpet. It's Neither a car nor a pet; it is actually a floor covering. Discuss.  | My carpet smells like a pet. What does that mean?  |
13-Nov-2006, 06:34
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Originally Posted by MikeNewYork My carpet smells like a pet. What does that mean? | You need to get your perfumed girlfriend on the floor more often. 
OK, how about this....Lincoln: respected statesman, or gas guzzler? Discuss. |
13-Nov-2006, 06:44
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Originally Posted by Ouisch You need to get your perfumed girlfriend on the floor more often.
OK, how about this....Lincoln: respected statesman, or gas guzzler? Discuss. | Great idea.
I thought Lincoln was the capital of Nebraska. |
13-Nov-2006, 09:28
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Originally Posted by Ouisch You want controversy, here you go:
Carpet. It's Neither a car nor a pet; it is actually a floor covering. Discuss. |
And it's not a fish or an alien |
13-Nov-2006, 09:44
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Originally Posted by MikeNewYork Great idea.
I thought Lincoln was the capital of Nebraska. | No, it was a town in the iron age which was occupied by the Romans in 300ad, developed into a city and is still going strong. One of the better known citizens being Robin Hood. |
13-Nov-2006, 10:39
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Nottingham gangsters today seem less into wealth redistribution than Robin. |
13-Nov-2006, 10:59
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anyway...what are the collocations for the word curmudgeon...I had never heard of it before, is it usual? |
13-Nov-2006, 11:27
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Originally Posted by Tdol Nottingham gangsters today seem less into wealth redistribution than Robin. | Yes, Hoods are not what they used to be |
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Originally Posted by Avalon anyway...what are the collocations for the word curmudgeon...I had never heard of it before, is it usual? |
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So, after reading the reviews of our krazy keyboards and mad mice, are you bored with the standard flat QWERTY keyboard? Whether you're a stubborn curmudgeon or an ambitious early-adapter (or somewhere in between), you gotta admit exploring today's "out there" input devices has been fun and well worth the effort. |
13-Nov-2006, 14:55
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Originally Posted by curmudgeon From ExtremeTech - Deep technology for enthusiasts and professionals
So, after reading the reviews of our krazy keyboards and mad mice, are you bored with the standard flat QWERTY keyboard? Whether you're a stubborn curmudgeon or an ambitious early-adapter (or somewhere in between), you gotta admit exploring today's "out there" input devices has been fun and well worth the effort. | ...thanx, and tell me.. are you a stubborn curmudgeon , an ambitious early adapter or somewhere in between?  | | Thread Tools | | | | Display Modes |  Linear Mode | 
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