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jbarter wrote:We could all try giving up using the word 'snarky'. Odds on individual board members making it all the way through Lent will probably appear in the British Gambling thread. :D
Gosh, aren't WE being snarky today! I can stop using that word any time I want
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izzarina wrote:Gosh, aren't WE being snarky today! I can stop using that word any time I want
You've got a monkey on your back. The only way you're gonna be able to get it off is to go cold turkey.

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Lent is also a time for charity and doing good works, so feel free to contribute to the worthy cause of your choice and/or do some volunteer work in your community.

Pax vobiscum,

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No E wrote:Pax vobiscum
Et cum spiritu tuo.

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I'm giving up misusing Latin.
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Will O'B wrote:
No E wrote:Pax vobiscum
Et cum spiritu tuo.

Will O'Ban
Weekenders wrote:I'm giving up misusing Latin.
Alright, Weeks. I acknowledge it's been quite a few years, but where's the misuse?

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Will O'B wrote:
izzarina wrote:Gosh, aren't WE being snarky today! I can stop using that word any time I want
You've got a monkey on your back. The only way you're gonna be able to get it off is to go cold turkey.

Will O'Ban
You know Will, you're right. From henceforth, I will no longer say "snarky" unless the occasion arises where I must

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Will O'B wrote:
Will O'B wrote:
No E wrote:Pax vobiscum
Et cum spiritu tuo.

Will O'Ban
Weekenders wrote:I'm giving up misusing Latin.
Alright, Weeks. I acknowledge it's been quite a few years, but where's the misuse?

Will O'Ban
I have no idea.....No E used "vobiscum" which addresses a group of people (Peace be with you...the you being plural here), but your response of Et cum spiritu tuo was directed to No E (I am assuming) and therefore should be singular (And with your spirit...the you being singular).
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:o :o
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Your erudition never fails to amaze me...Latin Grammer..Theology..Opera..even Nail polish.Amazing.

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dubhlinn wrote::o :o
Izzy,
Your erudition never fails to amaze me...Latin Grammer..Theology..Opera..even Nail polish.Amazing.

Slan,
D. :wink:
Well, you know...I'm really not all that erudite :oops: :wink:

I have to confess that I bought my theology hat from Walmart...it was marked half off. Just don't tell anyone...shhhhhhh....

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izzarina wrote:
Will O'B wrote:
Will O'B wrote: Et cum spiritu tuo.

Will O'Ban
Weekenders wrote:I'm giving up misusing Latin.
Alright, Weeks. I acknowledge it's been quite a few years, but where's the misuse?

Will O'Ban
I have no idea.....No E used "vobiscum" which addresses a group of people (Peace be with you...the you being plural here), but your response of Et cum spiritu tuo was directed to No E (I am assuming) and therefore should be singular (And with your spirit...the you being singular).
It's straight from the Mass. The priest says "pax vobiscum" (to the congregation; thus plural) and they respond "et cum spirituo tuo" (to the priest; thus singular).

No E used the plural form (presumably addressing all of us) and Will O'Ban used the singular form (presumably addressing No E). That's perfectly correct.

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Whew...I'm glad that's cleared up. I always thought it was "Pox Vobiscum". Made me wonder why people went to Mass at all.
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Nanohedron wrote:Whew...I'm glad that's cleared up. I always thought it was "Pox Vobiscum". Made me wonder why people went to Mass at all.
The Pox be with you, eh nano? :lol:
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I have penicillin for that.
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Nanohedron wrote:I have penicillin for that.

There are plenty of penicillin resistant strains out there to get you!

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