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Tomovoz · « **Reply #90 on:** June 19, 2004, 04:14:39 PM »

I think that's "practising" Jason. Once a teacher...!

Jason · « **Reply #91 on:** June 19, 2004, 04:14:50 PM »

And I understand what it is to be missing expensive music. I misplaced my entire Italian collection of arias and art songs and thought I was going to have a heart attack. And then there was the day someone walked off with my Musical Theatre Anthology Vol. II, and when I finally got it back, "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables" was ripped out--and that was the one into which I'd written the French lyrics! (Yes, I do the song in French). I do hope you'll get your collection back tomorrow...

François de Paris · « **Reply #92 on:** June 19, 2004, 04:15:02 PM »

The Two Fat Ladies were quite a riot!

http://www.cnn.com/SHOWBIZ/9803/29/two.fat.ladies/

Jason · « **Reply #93 on:** June 19, 2004, 04:15:42 PM »

I think it's 'practicing' in the U.S. There we go, butchering the language once again. Well, not butchering...MODIFYING.

ADDENDUM: According to www.m-w.com (Mirriam-Webster Online), one can use either spelling of the word "Practicing." Or "Practising." Your choice.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #94 on:** June 19, 2004, 04:16:05 PM »

I shall of course delete my post when you replace the noun with the verb!

Tomovoz · « **Reply #95 on:** June 19, 2004, 04:16:43 PM »

Henry Higgins was right!

Tomovoz · « **Reply #96 on:** June 19, 2004, 04:18:15 PM »

I guess licence and license have met the same fate. Do you license the shows?

Tomovoz · « **Reply #97 on:** June 19, 2004, 04:19:11 PM »

Of course I still enjoy colourful programmes too!

Jason · « **Reply #98 on:** June 19, 2004, 04:19:47 PM »

LOL...yes, we are practicing the art of licensing.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #99 on:** June 19, 2004, 04:23:33 PM »

We of course would practise the art of licensing so that people can have a licence to perform a given show.
Do I need to get a life this morning?
I make a worse mess of French grammar as DR François would be well aware.

Panni · « **Reply #100 on:** June 19, 2004, 04:26:55 PM »

Jason - You've become a white man! I'm confused. but you look happier than in your other incarnation, so that's good.

Jose - I will send "Find the music" vibes your way.

Tomovoz - In Australia, do they say "serviette" for paper napkin? That's the one word which did not travel well from Canada to the US. No one knew what the hell I was talking about if I asked for a serviette.

François de Paris · « **Reply #101 on:** June 19, 2004, 04:28:37 PM »

But we don't write French here, do we? ( No homophobe here, but there are some French-o-phobe, I've read!! And, NO, it's NOT Governator himself!!)

--Do we, translates into, doux oui, bien sûr?!

François de Paris · « **Reply #102 on:** June 19, 2004, 04:30:03 PM »

Panni,
Jason pic is from a prod of KING & I, hence his oriental desorienting look!

Tomovoz · « **Reply #103 on:** June 19, 2004, 04:37:06 PM »

Serviette it is Panni.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #104 on:** June 19, 2004, 04:38:34 PM »

Colin thought that maybe Americans would think Serviette was a small waitress. He tries!

François de Paris · « **Reply #105 on:** June 19, 2004, 04:42:58 PM »

BUT serviette IS French!
We sure don't say NAPKINS here!
Must be something the British stole from us!
I want my serviette back, you hear?

François de Paris · « **Reply #106 on:** June 19, 2004, 04:47:30 PM »

Ah! GOOGLE!

serviette
noun {C} UK OLD-FASHIONED OR CANADIAN ENGLISH

a square piece of cloth or paper used while you are eating for protecting your clothes or cleaning your mouth and fingers!

Here we go again with that OLD thing story; old fashioned, old Europe! It's obsessive!

Tomovoz · « **Reply #107 on:** June 19, 2004, 04:48:03 PM »

I guess the Brits stole the word when they realised that the art of "Gracious living" is French. "Culture" was from the Courts Of France.
I still love that quote (was it Voltaire) about speaking to your servants in English, Talking to the dog in German, Making love in French and speaking to God in Spanish.

Ann · « **Reply #108 on:** June 19, 2004, 04:49:58 PM »

I think I'm done trying to kill this thing with drugs. Every time I take them, all I do is fall asleep. This would be fine except that when I wake up I feel worse instead of better. Boo.

I think I should eat something. My stomach is growling. But nothing in my kitchen looks appetizing. Hmm...it might be a Thai food day..

François de Paris · « **Reply #109 on:** June 19, 2004, 04:51:26 PM »

ETYMOLOGY

serviette - 1818, from Fr. serviette "napkin, towel," perhaps from pp. of servir "to serve" (see serve)

"Your servant! Indeed, I'm NOT your servant!" --- oh, a K&I reference!

Jason · « **Reply #110 on:** June 19, 2004, 04:51:46 PM »

Actually, Francois, that picture is from OKLAHOMA! when I was playing one Jud Fry. THIS picture is from THE KING & I...

Tomovoz · « **Reply #111 on:** June 19, 2004, 04:51:49 PM »

I have always found the American expression "Silverware" very funny. Cutlery!

Tomovoz · « **Reply #112 on:** June 19, 2004, 04:53:13 PM »

Jud Fry was from Thailand!

Tomovoz · « **Reply #113 on:** June 19, 2004, 04:53:39 PM »

A good dose of healthy OZ vibes to DR Ann.

François de Paris · « **Reply #114 on:** June 19, 2004, 04:56:40 PM »

Tom,
Pardon my being French with you, but you should realize that "realize" has a Z, as in Zorro!, unless you are using the French spelling!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #115 on:** June 19, 2004, 04:56:44 PM »

I still want my music!

But in the meantime, I was going through the pics on my laptop - thus my new avatar to the left - and I also came across this recent pic of my brother Michael's two children, my nephew and niece - John Michael and Alyssa. -All is right with the world.

Robin · « **Reply #116 on:** June 19, 2004, 04:57:29 PM »

Quote from: TCB on June 19, 2004, 11:19:04 AM

Robin -- I prefer your real photo, but I am a traditionalist.

The old photo is how I really look. This pic is how I want to look...well, either like this pic or like Pat Suzuki. But this one's certainly more plausable.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #117 on:** June 19, 2004, 04:58:34 PM »

Btw, I have no idea what she is holding in her right hand... Hmm...

François de Paris · « **Reply #118 on:** June 19, 2004, 04:59:01 PM »

Oops!
I got my Jasons all mixed up, me, who wanted to show off!
The caption should have clued me in!
Sorry!

Robin · « **Reply #119 on:** June 19, 2004, 05:00:25 PM »

I caught the new version of Around the World in 80 Days today, and quite enjoyed myself. It certainly didn't stick to Verne (but then, neither did the David Niven version), but it has it's own goofy charm.

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