@jumpugly
I think there's a name for that problem, but I can't remember what it is
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On what date did Magellan’s fleet depart Sanlúcar de Barrameda to begin the first circumnavigation?
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@jumpugly
I think there's a name for that problem, but I can't remember what it is
RossM
Amen me brothers!
The ones I dislike the most are when I enter the shop to look for a tool and forget exactly what tool I was looking for. As I am always on-the-go, I tend to rush around a bit faster than my brains capacity to keep up. I then immediately slow down, reflect on exactly what the hell I was doing, and I after a bit I manage to recall the tool I needed. Calm reflection works wonders for me.
Honestly, reading non-fiction historical books on and detailed model boat instructions keep me sharp. So let's keep reading and building!
😉
jumpugly
Amen me brothers!
The ones I dislike the most are when I enter the shop to look for a tool and forget exactly what tool I was looking for. As I am always on-the-go, I tend to rush around a bit faster than my brains capacity to keep up. I then immediately slow down, reflect on exactly what the hell I was doing, and I after a bit I manage to recall the tool I needed. Calm reflection works wonders for me.
Honestly, reading non-fiction historical books on and detailed model boat instructions keep me sharp. So let's keep reading and building!
😉
The ones I dislike the most are when I enter the shop to look for a tool and forget exactly what tool I was looking for. As I am always on-the-go, I tend to rush around a bit faster than my brains capacity to keep up. I then immediately slow down, reflect on exactly what the hell I was doing, and I after a bit I manage to recall the tool I needed. Calm reflection works wonders for me.
Honestly, reading non-fiction historical books on and detailed model boat instructions keep me sharp. So let's keep reading and building!
😉
Ed every day is one of those days Col
@BOATSHED don’t feel bad, I feel I am having senior days not moments 🤣
I don't know what has happened with me this morning. I must have been having a seriuos senior moment.
Iknew which was the correct answer and went directly to the next one down and clicked on that one, I needed to clean my glasses, DAH IDIOT.
TOO late I had clicked on it. I now haw got to go another 30 days.
BOATSHED
I don't know what has happened with me this morning. I must have been having a seriuos senior moment.
Iknew which was the correct answer and went directly to the next one down and clicked on that one, I needed to clean my glasses, DAH IDIOT.
TOO late I had clicked on it. I now haw got to go another 30 days.
Iknew which was the correct answer and went directly to the next one down and clicked on that one, I needed to clean my glasses, DAH IDIOT.
TOO late I had clicked on it. I now haw got to go another 30 days.
Why do I think of KIPLING'S +MINE SWEEPERS+?
@roycv
RE: Todays question was an unknown happening ,but the date was right, these are rather obscure historical detail in the great scheme of things.
If A.I. is the future I shall be opting out!
I am choosing not to answer irrelevant date related questions. They have nothing to do with model boating.
Dave B
DWBrinkman
@roycv
RE: Todays question was an unknown happening ,but the date was right, these are rather obscure historical detail in the great scheme of things.
If A.I. is the future I shall be opting out!
I am choosing not to answer irrelevant date related questions. They have nothing to do with model boating.
Dave B
RE: Todays question was an unknown happening ,but the date was right, these are rather obscure historical detail in the great scheme of things.
If A.I. is the future I shall be opting out!
I am choosing not to answer irrelevant date related questions. They have nothing to do with model boating.
Dave B
There was another battle in Baltimore last weekend, South Africa. Vs New Zealand, Rugby between the best two teams in the world.
EdW
There was another battle in Baltimore last weekend, South Africa. Vs New Zealand, Rugby between the best two teams in the world.
Our boots are ment for feet, not your spare tire. A bonnet is for a baby to wear ( or maybe you folks use were or ware or ??? ) not to cover the engine compartment of your CAR.
As far as the politics, lets stick to boats. Ever think he keeps doing stupid things just to stay as " front page news ".... a 5 year old throwing a temper tantrum. I WANT ATTENTION.... good or bad.
cdnfurball
Our boots are ment for feet, not your spare tire. A bonnet is for a baby to wear ( or maybe you folks use were or ware or ??? ) not to cover the engine compartment of your CAR.
As far as the politics, lets stick to boats. Ever think he keeps doing stupid things just to stay as " front page news ".... a 5 year old throwing a temper tantrum. I WANT ATTENTION.... good or bad.
As far as the politics, lets stick to boats. Ever think he keeps doing stupid things just to stay as " front page news ".... a 5 year old throwing a temper tantrum. I WANT ATTENTION.... good or bad.
If spelling is an issue, date formats can be very confusing, especially when just using month numbers - what is 7-12-26? December 7th or July 12th? Sometimes, these can actually cause financial losses if the date is read wrong - spelling can be confusing and cause some fun issues - date can be dangerous.
luckyduck
If spelling is an issue, date formats can be very confusing, especially when just using month numbers - what is 7-12-26? December 7th or July 12th? Sometimes, these can actually cause financial losses if the date is read wrong - spelling can be confusing and cause some fun issues - date can be dangerous.
Well I think the point is made lets not start WWIII over this we can leave that to the politicians to do
SouthportPat
Well I think the point is made lets not start WWIII over this we can leave that to the politicians to do
Oh my!!!
@DWBrinkman
The people north of you are neighbors or is it neighbours 🤔🇨🇦.
Todays question was an unknown happening ,but the date was right, these are rather obscure historical detail in the great scheme of things.
If A.I. is the future I shall be opting out!
Roy
roycv
Todays question was an unknown happening ,but the date was right, these are rather obscure historical detail in the great scheme of things.
If A.I. is the future I shall be opting out!
Roy
If A.I. is the future I shall be opting out!
Roy
Hi DWB. Take no notice of spelling comments keep on keeping on as before. I like to hear other opinions no matter what the spelling is. It does not define anything but communication is the key. We have similar interests and most of us are of an age where trivia is all that is left.
Not many can put a coherent tale together that is compelling reading and the writing part is an art we can only hope to copy. My mother used to write me a weekly letter when I was abroad in the armed forces, she wrote quickly and I was one of the few who could decipher her cursive script but I could hear her saying it all. That is communication.
One of my favourite (note the 'U') school report lines I read in a book on them was:- "The improvement in his writing has revealed an inability to spell".
Life is too short, just enjoy it and help a few others on the way.
Roy
roycv
Hi DWB. Take no notice of spelling comments keep on keeping on as before. I like to hear other opinions no matter what the spelling is. It does not define anything but communication is the key. We have similar interests and most of us are of an age where trivia is all that is left.
Not many can put a coherent tale together that is compelling reading and the writing part is an art we can only hope to copy. My mother used to write me a weekly letter when I was abroad in the armed forces, she wrote quickly and I was one of the few who could decipher her cursive script but I could hear her saying it all. That is communication.
One of my favourite (note the 'U') school report lines I read in a book on them was:- "The improvement in his writing has revealed an inability to spell".
Life is too short, just enjoy it and help a few others on the way.
Roy
Not many can put a coherent tale together that is compelling reading and the writing part is an art we can only hope to copy. My mother used to write me a weekly letter when I was abroad in the armed forces, she wrote quickly and I was one of the few who could decipher her cursive script but I could hear her saying it all. That is communication.
One of my favourite (note the 'U') school report lines I read in a book on them was:- "The improvement in his writing has revealed an inability to spell".
Life is too short, just enjoy it and help a few others on the way.
Roy
@SouthportPat well the English spoken in England varies depending on where you are in the county. So why not call it Geordy, scouse, cockney or brummie because there is no way it is English. Remember the Welsh and Scots speak English as well as Welsh and gaelic
EdW
@SouthportPat well the English spoken in England varies depending on where you are in the county. So why not call it Geordy, scouse, cockney or brummie because there is no way it is English. Remember the Welsh and Scots speak English as well as Welsh and gaelic
@Steves-s . That one always gets me as well. I worked for an American company for a number of years and always had a laugh with the guys in the electronics development area when they said they are going to "Soder" some components onto the board.
Dave,
The one that gets me is when you Americans build up circuit boards you "soder" or "saw-der" the components, where us Brits, even if we sometimes get dry joints, 🤔🤔 solder the components on. And we do spell the word the same!! 🙄😊.🇬🇧 🇺🇸 🇫🇴....
Steves-s
Dave,
The one that gets me is when you Americans build up circuit boards you "soder" or "saw-der" the components, where us Brits, even if we sometimes get dry joints, 🤔🤔 solder the components on. And we do spell the word the same!! 🙄😊.🇬🇧 🇺🇸 🇫🇴....
The one that gets me is when you Americans build up circuit boards you "soder" or "saw-der" the components, where us Brits, even if we sometimes get dry joints, 🤔🤔 solder the components on. And we do spell the word the same!! 🙄😊.🇬🇧 🇺🇸 🇫🇴....
Wow!
There are certainly a LOT of divisive comments posted here.
I didn't realize there was so much disdain for us Americans on this site ....
Personally, I find the difference in spelling and unique phrasing enlightening and fun. (Even if I do have to refer to Mr. Google at times to understand what your unique figures of speech refer to).
I guess I'll have to keep a much lower profile in the future, so as not to invoke further ire from across the pond .....
Dave B
DWBrinkman
Wow!
There are certainly a LOT of divisive comments posted here.
I didn't realize there was so much disdain for us Americans on this site ....
Personally, I find the difference in spelling and unique phrasing enlightening and fun. (Even if I do have to refer to Mr. Google at times to understand what your unique figures of speech refer to).
I guess I'll have to keep a much lower profile in the future, so as not to invoke further ire from across the pond .....
Dave B
There are certainly a LOT of divisive comments posted here.
I didn't realize there was so much disdain for us Americans on this site ....
Personally, I find the difference in spelling and unique phrasing enlightening and fun. (Even if I do have to refer to Mr. Google at times to understand what your unique figures of speech refer to).
I guess I'll have to keep a much lower profile in the future, so as not to invoke further ire from across the pond .....
Dave B
Interestingly enough, some differences in spelling between Britain and the US, such as the presence or absence of "u" in words like Color vs Colour, are traditional British spellings from a couple of centuries ago. Later, it became the fashion in England to add letters in order to increase apparent sophistication. In many cases, it is the British who have evolved their spellings, not the US. Neither is right or wrong, and the history is wonderful.
Soccer vs. Football is another interesting, albeit unrelated, case - the word Soccer is British. It was the popular slang word for Football at the time that the sport was introduced to the US - and had the added benefit of not interfering with the existing US word Football used for our more indigenous sport.
Fishercat
Interestingly enough, some differences in spelling between Britain and the US, such as the presence or absence of "u" in words like Color vs Colour, are traditional British spellings from a couple of centuries ago. Later, it became the fashion in England to add letters in order to increase apparent sophistication. In many cases, it is the British who have evolved their spellings, not the US. Neither is right or wrong, and the history is wonderful.
Soccer vs. Football is another interesting, albeit unrelated, case - the word Soccer is British. It was the popular slang word for Football at the time that the sport was introduced to the US - and had the added benefit of not interfering with the existing US word Football used for our more indigenous sport.
Soccer vs. Football is another interesting, albeit unrelated, case - the word Soccer is British. It was the popular slang word for Football at the time that the sport was introduced to the US - and had the added benefit of not interfering with the existing US word Football used for our more indigenous sport.