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Good point BC-A!

But don't even get me started on telemarketers! Esp the ones who can't speak English but think they can. No one can pronounce my name either. I've heard all different ways of pronouncing Heidi. Haydee, Hiody, Heeeedy. Grrrr

posted by SpitFire70 on February 1, 2013 at 3:06 PM | link to this | reply

Why thank you Sinome!

posted by SpitFire70 on February 1, 2013 at 3:04 PM | link to this | reply

LOL UtahJay!

posted by SpitFire70 on February 1, 2013 at 3:03 PM | link to this | reply

No clue, Jimmy! Weird stuff, this English language.

And what's up with spelling? Ogre? Why not ogER? Ugh.

posted by SpitFire70 on February 1, 2013 at 3:03 PM | link to this | reply

That's a new one on me, Lustorlove!

No clue!!

posted by SpitFire70 on February 1, 2013 at 3:01 PM | link to this | reply

Thanks Amanda!

Back at ya!

posted by SpitFire70 on February 1, 2013 at 3:00 PM | link to this | reply

Thank you adnohr!

I will update Mariah soon. Glad I could give you a laugh again!

posted by SpitFire70 on February 1, 2013 at 3:00 PM | link to this | reply

Agreed Katray!

And how about the pot calling the kettle black? What the hell is that? Besides, pots don't even speak so....

 

posted by SpitFire70 on February 1, 2013 at 2:58 PM | link to this | reply

Thank you Sam! Missed you too!

posted by SpitFire70 on February 1, 2013 at 2:57 PM | link to this | reply

KThe word international can be scary on a phone caller log if you’re not familiar with calls from other countries. Comparatively to your point the word’s used by companies that you might not want to answer. In example, telemarketers might use it. BC-A, Bill’s R®st

posted by BC-A on February 1, 2013 at 10:04 AM | link to this | reply

Loved this post!  xoxoxo

posted by Sinome on January 31, 2013 at 5:03 PM | link to this | reply

Yes, and which witch is it.

posted by UtahJay on January 31, 2013 at 11:30 AM | link to this | reply

I totally agree! Why does flammable and inflammable mean the same thing? Do we need two words? Alter and change mean the same thing, but altering your pants and changing your pants are two completely different functions! And why do we drive on a Parkway but park on a driveway? Who comes up with this stuff . . . ? 

posted by JimmyA on January 31, 2013 at 7:52 AM | link to this | reply

you are so right one of my favorite sayings is for crying out side ways, what the heck does that mean

posted by Lanetay on January 31, 2013 at 7:04 AM | link to this | reply

posted by Amanda__ on January 31, 2013 at 6:06 AM | link to this | reply

Hey yes - looking forward to an update on Mariah! Great to see you here!! Great post - love to start my day off with a laugh!

posted by adnohr on January 31, 2013 at 4:22 AM | link to this | reply

I always stumble with get wells for the reasons you state, lol

Another phrase that stumps me is the response of "fair to middling"  if you ask someone how they are. Fair I understand, but middling? Is that even a word..:)  Great to see you back, Spitfire! - this is a classic You post, haha...

posted by Katray2 on January 31, 2013 at 12:13 AM | link to this | reply

Howdy Spitfire! It was so cool to see you at my blog! How I miss you and your humor! You always make me laugh! But, there are some good points too! WELCOME HOME! sam 

posted by sam444 on January 30, 2013 at 5:49 PM | link to this | reply

Aww, thank you, Kabu!

How sweet! I've missed you all so much. I promise to stick around again as much as time allows. I intend on continuing "Finding Mariah" too. So much has happened with my girl! Hugs to you and thank you for welcoming me back!

posted by SpitFire70 on January 30, 2013 at 5:23 PM | link to this | reply

Re: Hi Lovely!

I'm glad you told her off! Great to be back. Never really "left" but life has been so crazy lately. I've missed you too!

posted by SpitFire70 on January 30, 2013 at 5:21 PM | link to this | reply

Hey Spitfire!!

You're back??!!  Well, yahoo and hip, hip hooray!!!!  Man have I missed you round here!

Your posts always crack me up laughing.  I too, abhore certain aspects of the English language.  I know exactly where you're coming from with these examples.

As I've stated MANY times before, I was raised by English people.  Therefore, I adopted "proper" English spellings and meanings at a very young age.  Even now, I love confusing people by spelling something in true English or explaining certain British phrases or words to them.  They look at me like I must be cracked!  I love it!

I have to confess I hate it when people use certain slang or mispell something.  I used to drive my teachers at school crazy because I utterly refused to use "American English" for writing assignments.  My nineth grade English teacher had it in for me big time for some reason.  This practise-see??-drove her especially nuts and I LOVED every minute of it!

She used to threaten to punish me for it, and I told the snotty old cow to piss off and kiss my a..!

Soooo good to have you back!

 

posted by lovelyladymonk on January 30, 2013 at 5:12 PM | link to this | reply

well, I raced here when I saw who is back. To stay I hope. To tell us all

the news I hope. Oh how wonderful. a special friend returns. Yeah!!!!!!

posted by Kabu on January 30, 2013 at 4:23 PM | link to this | reply