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Old 09-Dec-2004, 13:31
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Act like one =?
Look upon = hope?


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Old 09-Dec-2004, 13:55
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Act like one:
If you are a long standing member then act like a long standing member.
Look upon = expect

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Old 09-Dec-2004, 14:17
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Sounds good to me. On the other side I expect common courtesy or at least good manners.
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Old 09-Dec-2004, 16:53
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Exactly.
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Old 09-Dec-2004, 20:31
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What is happening? It seems like the tone is changing. I came close ruffling feather with one of Nahuli's posts. PMS Serendipity - do these kids have an idea what it took to get a decent dictionary a while back?
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Old 09-Dec-2004, 20:52
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Old 09-Dec-2004, 21:24
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I am trying. Ok, I know that I can be trying at times.
Tornados and cherry blossoms in December - may that be my problem?
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