Posts by Jackie Clark
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Speaking of americanisations, I have to say that I detest using the word "store" to denote shop. Hate it. Or vacation, which is slowly creeping in.
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<quote>Everyone needs to see a way out of the sticky situations in which they find themselves. <quote> Weeeeellllllllll.........
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At the risk of pissing monsieur slack off - absolutely.
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Wellingtonians seem to go out of their way not to appear excited by TV presenters, reality TV "stars" and goss mags, though indie filmmakers, musicians and obscure writers are a different story of course.
Yes, but then that would be because Wellington is NZ's Capital of Culture according to this article
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Crimes against humanity: Veitch - 12/10, overly muscled man in jorts 4/10.
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Oh, yes, Robyn. Absolutely.
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And finally, I'm glad the judge presiding over Owen Walker's case -- and, indeed, the local police -- focused on demonstrable harm,
I'm very glad to see this. This young man is undoubtedly hugely talented and his abilities need to be used in a constructive way.
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Right, that's it. We're setting a date.
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I'm guilty of some of the above - I say heinous rhyming with anus, and I am often heard to say "absolutely" not only to denote agreement but degree of agreement. I'm also absolutely in agreement with Shep that big, rich, flowery words add colour to language and phrasing that may otherwise be a bit plain. I draw the line and orange and yellow clothing, however.
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And what, pray, is your contribution to this discussion, Tigger? To pop on towards the end, and diss the active participants? Class.