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PostPosted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 7:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

jaster wrote:
kallie wrote:
jaster wrote:
Look, I'll be there.


Let's not do this.


It doesn't mean what she thinks it means.
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 9:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

mchicken wrote:
jaster wrote:
kallie wrote:
jaster wrote:
Look, I'll be there.


Let's not do this.


It doesn't mean what she thinks it means.


I'm pretty sure it meant what I think it means at least once. I am aware that there is another meaning, however, one that began with something I didn't do. I'm sure I'll sort it all out when I analyze the forums.
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

When you quote someone, you are emphasizing or referencing what they are saying and then responding to it. In this case, you are emphasizing/referencing that that kid is going to be there. But you seem to think it means that you are saying that you will be there, too. It does not, unless you actually say that.
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

What if I do the following?



jaster wrote:
Look, I'll be there.


This.
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

kallie wrote:
What if I do the following?



jaster wrote:
Look, I'll be there.


This.


You're still emphasizing the fact that Vernon said he'd be there.
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Seriously though... I'll be there.
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

lizakova wrote:
kallie wrote:
jaster wrote:
Look, I'll be there.


This.


You're still emphasizing the fact that Vernon said he'd be there.


Hmm, this is getting there... but it's still a bit iffy. I mean, it's on the right track, but Tom's point still remains.

You gotta finesse it.
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You quote someone and say "This." to indicate that what they're saying is correct/what you wanted to say, and usually you don't think you could make your point better than what they already did.
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

mchicken wrote:
You quote someone and say "This." to indicate that what they're saying is correct/what you wanted to say, and usually you don't think you could make your point better than what they already did.


This.
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

mchicken wrote:
You quote someone and say "This." to indicate that what they're saying is correct/what you wanted to say, and usually you don't think you could make your point better than what they already did.


Yes, so the only question here is whether once I quote Vernon, can the "I'll" refer to me?
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

kallie wrote:
Yes, so the only question here is whether once I quote Vernon, can the "I'll" refer to me?


I'm gonna have to go with a negatory on this one.

You could try a simpler construction:

Quote:
I'll be there.


Same.
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 11:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

jaster wrote:
Quote:
I'll be there.


Same.


This would be correct.
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 4:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

So, does someone want to specify a time on Thursday? Maybe 6ish?
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 6:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

xavid wrote:
So, does someone want to specify a time on Thursday? Maybe 6ish?


6:00 is good for me.
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 7:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That's 6pm for leaving for Bartley's?

That's a bold maneuver... as of right now, I'm maybe thinking that you guys can call me on the way back from Bartley's and I'll meet you for super smash.

This is what I'm thinking atm and subject to change... I'll get back to you.
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