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Stu Jackson replied to the thread OK, I'm a word snob.Yes, you're right. I'd been compiling a long list of those and then something happened...like this one it usually comes back bout once... -
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There are many more. Cabin vs room; bunk vs bed; starboard, port vs right, left; helm vs wheel; fender vs bumper; fuel vs gas, etc.
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The admiral would go for "The hole thingy with the rope"
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Better than resorting to "thingamajig", IMO.
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Alias, I'm of an age where recalling the correct word is sometimes difficult, and must substitute a analogous word or description until...
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Bless your heart can also mean something COMPLETELY different in the Deep South.
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Kings Gambit replied to the thread OK, I'm a word snob.There are many more. Cabin vs room; bunk vs bed; starboard, port vs right, left; helm vs wheel; fender vs bumper; fuel vs gas, etc.
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Kings Gambit replied to the thread OK, I'm a word snob.Better than resorting to "thingamajig", IMO.
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Alias, I'm of an age where recalling the correct word is sometimes difficult, and must substitute a analogous word or description until...
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Ddlochner replied to the thread Upward bend in sanitary line.Sometimes less is more. You can loosening the bolts but may need to replace the joker valve. Be careful with plastic parts you don’t...
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john6206 replied to the thread Upward bend in sanitary line.@dlochner THAT could be it! I didn’t mess around with those screws, tightened ‘em down like I meant business. Same with the screws... -
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BarryL replied to the thread OK, I'm a word snob.Hello, Over time my expectations have diminished. Now I'm happy if I hear galley instead of kitchen or head instead of bathroom. Barry.
