What made you smile today?

Candy

Candy

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West Yorkshire, UK
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Jen said:
I’ve been sent home with homework.

Apparently I’ve don’t understand apostrophes. I’ve managed to get through a full degree and training contract without anyone pointing that out.
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But were you ever taught the rules for apostrophes in the first place, Jen? We had them drummed into us at school when we were about eleven, I remember it well! Then some time in the early 1990s (no apostrophe needed there) I started noticing that very few people seemed to be using apostrophes (nor there!) correctly and concluded that this must no longer be taught in schools. Not your fault if no-one ever explained it to you in the first place.
'Grammar, the difference between knowing you're s**t and knowing your s**t!':rofl:
 
Natalie

Natalie

Granca said:
Never mind the homework, just read ‘Eats Shoots & Leaves’ by Lynne Truss. At least she makes punctuation fun and interesting!
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Yes, this is a brilliant book.

I got to year 4 of University before a tutor gently told me that I hadn't got a clue how to use apostrophes. I taught myself, and once you know they rules it's fine. I don't ever remember being taught this in school, yet got As for English.... Some generous marking schemes there!!!
 
kateincornwall

kateincornwall

Location
Cornwall , UK
Debbies middle son Sam has a lovely girlfriend , they have been living in a mobile home which has seen better days , it leaks :sad: . They both work and have finally secured a studio flat in Looe, close to their respective places of work . Debbie and I have been sorting out bits and bobs for them , as the small flat is empty, no furniture , zilch so now they have a microwave , mugs, plates , cutlery , towels , duvet , pillows and bedding plus a box of cleaning materials and some tinned and microwavable foods . However , they have no sofa, chairs or even a bed , I asked them how they will manage . " Easy Nanny " replied Sam ," we will sleep on the floor , there is a carpet , we will be absolutely fine, we have one another " Young love , how lovely xxx
 
kateincornwall

kateincornwall

Location
Cornwall , UK
Jacqui-S said:
OH and I slept on two single mattresses pushed together on the floor for several months in our first home together.
I think we spent all our money on the central heating it was PERISHING when we moved in and we just had to do it.
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Their place is perishing too , been empty for a while so Paul made the ultimate sacrifice , he gave them the oil filled radiator from his beloved shed :clap: This of course is a double edged sword , as it now means that Paul will no longer be out there , in said shed xx
 
MrChew

MrChew

I was out having some solo time with Chewie this morning when we bumped into three people out for a walk. They were positively gushing about how lovely and good looking Chewie is, and they made a big fuss of him. Definitely made me smile.

I always feel inordinately proud when people fuss over my baby or dog.
 
Hollysdad

Hollysdad

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Monmouthshire, Wales
After her mad moment in the forest this morning, Holly has just had another.

Amazon dropped off a parcel for next door, and Rod came around with Ted (Holly’s BF) to collect it. Ted exploded into the house and saw Holly. A quick play bow later they shot out the door and started tearing around the front garden together. I had to run out after them in my slippers to grab Holly, but she didn’t want to be caught. In the end I just waited until they ran out of steam, picked her up and carried her home.
 
Candy

Candy

Biscuit Tin Guardian
Location
West Yorkshire, UK
I was meant to be going to Sheffield with a couple of friends tonight for a concert. I had been looking forward to it, but the weather was making me think I'd rather stay at home. I would have gone of course, but my friends rang to say that it has had to be postponed and will be happening towards the end of March instead and our tickets will still be valid. This means
a) not having to go to Sheffield and back in Storm Jorge which is just hitting us.
b) still have the concert to look forward to with a lighter evening and with luck better weather.
c) a cosy evening in by the stove with GGJ and Shepherd's pie.
Win-win, I'd say. I'm smiling anyway!:happy:
 
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