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Re: Calling all English majors and geeks!!
Definitely "has".
Definitely "has".
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Re: Calling all English majors and geeks!!
Yes, agreed. We're changing it to just, "Rooms have been reserved". I don't think my future MIL would like to be corrected. I know my fiance wasn't too happy with my being correct.
Thanks for all the help!
Higgies
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(Wish I still looked that good! LOL!)
33 y/o - Male
1st go around Started: 7/29/2004, Made Goal: 03/17/2005 HW: 286 / GW: 195 / Went off Atkins June, 2008
2nd Go Around: Started 1/4/2010 SW: 239/ CW: 233/ GW: 220Comment
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Re: Calling all English majors and geeks!!
FWIW, the word "have" is the correct useage in this context.
However, there may be the slight problem of Anglo v American translation again.sigpic260/215/180 Male - 36 y/o
It never ceases to amaze me of how easy and how effective this ***diet*** is!!
I have since re-gained a bit of weight, but that is soon to be coming off again!
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Re: Calling all English majors and geeks!!
Oh boy Rich...you're starting this again? Maybe it is a Anglo v. American thing, but every resource I found says the contrary.Higgies
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(Wish I still looked that good! LOL!)
33 y/o - Male
1st go around Started: 7/29/2004, Made Goal: 03/17/2005 HW: 286 / GW: 195 / Went off Atkins June, 2008
2nd Go Around: Started 1/4/2010 SW: 239/ CW: 233/ GW: 220Comment
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Re: Calling all English majors and geeks!!
A block HAS...
Block is singular.
Sorry if I'm late in replying...I just can't stand mistakes like this!START 8/16/06 @ 270+~MG1: 220-12/2/06~MG2: 210-1/07~MG3: 199-3/2/07~MG4: 190-4/27/07~MG5: 180-7/04/07~GOAL: 170
RESTART 11/2/09 @ 224.6~MG1: 215~MG2: 210~MG3: 205~MG4: 199~MG5: 195~MG6: 190~MG7: 185~GOAL: 180
F / 28 / 5'8" FITDAY
Missoula Marathon 7/13/08 5:41
Non-Celiac Gluten Intolerance
GLUTEN-FREE since 10/08
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Re: Calling all English majors and geeks!!
Exactly! Me too! I pride myself on using grammar well. At least when I am speaking and not typing... So Katie didn't appreciate my research or my rubbing it in. LOL!
Higgies
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(Wish I still looked that good! LOL!)
33 y/o - Male
1st go around Started: 7/29/2004, Made Goal: 03/17/2005 HW: 286 / GW: 195 / Went off Atkins June, 2008
2nd Go Around: Started 1/4/2010 SW: 239/ CW: 233/ GW: 220Comment
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Likewise. I'm pretty relaxed in email/BB/chat-type situations, but in papers, letters, and invitations, I'm a stickler. My friends accuse me of being pedantic. I think it's just called "good proofreading."START 8/16/06 @ 270+~MG1: 220-12/2/06~MG2: 210-1/07~MG3: 199-3/2/07~MG4: 190-4/27/07~MG5: 180-7/04/07~GOAL: 170
RESTART 11/2/09 @ 224.6~MG1: 215~MG2: 210~MG3: 205~MG4: 199~MG5: 195~MG6: 190~MG7: 185~GOAL: 180
F / 28 / 5'8" FITDAY
Missoula Marathon 7/13/08 5:41
Non-Celiac Gluten Intolerance
GLUTEN-FREE since 10/08
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Re: Calling all English majors and geeks!!
Didn't see this post until today, but I'm also a stickler for proper grammar. When in doubt, I refer to the Chicago Manual of Style.
I'm glad you found the correct answer before sending it off to press.
HW=250+/222/GW=175 37F/5'7
Revamped my WOL starting 2/10/08.
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Re: Calling all English majors and geeks!!
I totally agree, it is a "block has been". I mis read it and thought you wrote something else.sigpic260/215/180 Male - 36 y/o
It never ceases to amaze me of how easy and how effective this ***diet*** is!!
I have since re-gained a bit of weight, but that is soon to be coming off again!
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Re: Calling all English majors and geeks!!
Phew! Glad you said that Rich! We can't correct our venerable Admins, can we?!!! (j/k)Before and after:
PLEDGING FLIGHTS
Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475
Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
F/56yrs/5'.4"
SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)Comment
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