hungarianchick 0 #26 October 29, 2007 Just to put this little kindergarden squabble to rest there are variations between the British and American spelling of certain words. I know, I lived, worked and studied for years in both countries. So you are both wrong. Or right. Or, whatever. "I love cooking with wine. Sometimes I even put it in the food." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #27 October 29, 2007 Thank you I knew we were right You can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 892 #28 October 29, 2007 booyah. It was either that or teach them how to fight. Again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #29 October 29, 2007 Quote booyah. It was either that or teach them how to fight. Again. Or at least not run away . . . Wait sorry - had you confused with the French for a minute.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #30 October 29, 2007 Very. I have a first name that is constantly butchered, and a last name that is less prone to butchering, but still does from time to time. I'm very sensitive to spelling peoples' names correctly and ensuring that I'm using the name that they want me to use (nickname, formal name, etc.) depending on the situation. It shows respect, I think. It's also why I get irritated when people immediately shorten my name when they meet me - it means they couldn't be bothered to pay attention. Re: "that certain magazine" - if you're positive they're getting the correct info as an input ... if they can't manage to get the output right, well, that sucks. Makes me glad that *we're* providing the layout for the memorial ad... I'd feel truly truly awful if someone's name was spelled wrong there. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #31 October 29, 2007 Pair o' Shootists? Oh my we best be careful or your name thread will be off to SC... ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #32 October 29, 2007 Quote Pair o' Shootists? Oh my we best be careful or your name thread will be off to SC... Pair-o-shirtist?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraliscious 0 #33 October 29, 2007 Quote good grief, your last name isnt that hard to spell.... they seriously can't get it right???? I second that, I mean how hard is it to spell "Speed"??? Parashutist seems to spell Airspeed correctly plenty of times. Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #34 October 29, 2007 Quote Quote good grief, your last name isnt that hard to spell.... they seriously can't get it right???? I second that, I mean how hard is it to spell "Speed"??? Parashutist seems to spell Airspeed correctly plenty of times. I can't wait to see you again . . I hope I don't get drunk and hit on you too much again.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #35 October 29, 2007 Quote . . . to have your name spelled correctly if printed in a publication? After Several attempts to try to insure that (A certain Magazine) spells my last name the right way, I have given up.I tried - but - after at least 6 individual instances . . . they still can't get it right.What would you do? It's always nice to see it spelled correctly, but with MY last name I understand the difficulty...took me until the 8th grade to get it right! It's frustrating when you take special measures to give it to a publication and they STILL get it wrong...but I think it has something to do with the professionalism of the person, the attachment shows an article that I just KNEW would be spelling butchered, the reporter / photog wrote my name on his palm in the aircraft on the way to altitude. Somehow he got it right, and I sent him a thank you note praising his sweaty penmanship! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #36 October 29, 2007 Yeah, but look at *his* last name. I'm sure he's used to having the same thing happen!"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #37 October 29, 2007 Quote Yeah, but look at *his* last name. I'm sure he's used to having the same thing happen! GOOD POINT! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #38 October 29, 2007 My point is - after 7, well at least 7 apologies after the fact - you'd THINK . . . JUST MAYBE . . . that it MIGHT . . . somewhere have a note to what the correct spelling is - they manage to get it right on the card . . . why can't they get it right in the publication? I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 892 #39 October 29, 2007 ease up there Mr. Spead, we understand your position and empathiz(s?)e with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #40 October 29, 2007 Quote My point is - after 7, well at least 7 apologies after the fact - you'd THINK . . . JUST MAYBE . . . that it MIGHT . . . somewhere have a note to what the correct spelling is - they manage to get it right on the card . . . why can't they get it right in the publication? They HATE you. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #41 October 29, 2007 Quote Quote My point is - after 7, well at least 7 apologies after the fact - you'd THINK . . . JUST MAYBE . . . that it MIGHT . . . somewhere have a note to what the correct spelling is - they manage to get it right on the card . . . why can't they get it right in the publication? They HATE you. I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #42 October 29, 2007 Quote My point is - after 7, well at least 7 apologies after the fact - you'd THINK . . . JUST MAYBE . . . that it MIGHT . . . somewhere have a note to what the correct spelling is - they manage to get it right on the card . . . why can't they get it right in the publication? It's simple. YOU pay THEM for the card. THEY pay YOU for the photo credit. You do the math. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraliscious 0 #43 October 29, 2007 Quote I can't wait to see you again . . I hope I don't get drunk and hit on you too much again. So are you coming to Atlanta this weekend? You were pretty well behaved the last time I saw you. Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #44 October 29, 2007 Quote Quote I can't wait to see you again . . I hope I don't get drunk and hit on you too much again. So are you coming to Atlanta this weekend? You were pretty well behaved the last time I saw you. If that is well behaved . . . SWEET! I can neither Confirm nor deny - i will be in Atlanta SOMEWHERE.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraliscious 0 #45 October 30, 2007 Quote I can neither Confirm nor deny - i will be in Atlanta SOMEWHERE. Well, I will probably be in Atlanta somewhere else so you can save your best behavior for another time. Just hope you don't trip and fall in a puddle again. Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #46 October 30, 2007 Quote Quote I can neither Confirm nor deny - i will be in Atlanta SOMEWHERE. Well, I will probably be in Atlanta somewhere else so you can save your best behavior for another time. Just hope you don't trip and fall in a puddle again. That will be unlikey.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaM 0 #47 October 30, 2007 I can't respect someone who sends out a meeting notice for so-and-so's last day and even though his name is spelled right on the invitee list, she spells his name wrong in the subject. L A Z Y ! ! ! My last name gets spelled wrong constantly. Drives me NUTSO. But I think because I'm anal. ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #48 October 30, 2007 Quote But I think because I'm anal. Anal isn't that hard of a last name to spell, though.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaM 0 #49 October 30, 2007 Ba-dum-dum. ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
