Debbie’s Comments (group member since Feb 01, 2008)

Debbie’s comments from the Language & Grammar group.

Eta

rosehip

I can't wait to see what your contribution is to "Wait a minute while I take off my bra"!!!!

As for the two under discussion in this thread.....A+ from this teacher :-)

Hahahahaha!!!! Love you Ruth!

Not an affectation here.....these kids have grown up with adults who speak like that. They probably think I am terribly affected!

They are leaving out the 'have' here in NZ too.....I am constantly correcting the kids I teach....the ones who say, "I got none".....sometimes with an 'ain't' thrown in as well for good measure.

Corker!!! That first pic looked like the NZ bush Ruth.....and I loved the poem.....poignant.

Mel Brooks

Battle of Britain

Arkenstone

nark!

bastard

Shrek

I know Minstrels! Get 'em in the UK aisle of my supermarket.....mmmmmmmm!

Never heard of that one! How does it compare to Lindt (if you have tried both?)

@ Todd.....Lindt is the best chocolate in the world.......from one who knows!

arthritis

Starbucks sucks. (Yes - I have just finished a week trapped in a room for 6 hours a day with 10 year olds).
Withdrawals are psychosomatic.....proved that when I stopped smoking 4 years ago without a qualm.
Coffee is lovely when freshly roasted and ground, served with sugar and no milk (and a square of dark chocolate nibbled between sips)!

visage

I know it is good for me when I arrive at school.....keeps me going til lunchtime!