This seemed to be an established practice when I joined the Ship. What is the origin of the practice of people typing the syllable ing as a standalone word Ing? Ex. Iron Ing
I thought it was an affectation that originated with @Bishops Finger ...
Yes.
Usually applied to chores. Shop Ing, Wash Ing, Iron Ing.
Started by @Bishops Finger on the British thread and now adopted by all of us. 🙂
I compile the reading rota at my church, and part of this involves copying the relevant reading into Word and passing on to the reader in advance. Until recently I used Oremus to do this, but recently they stopped offering the NRSV (the translation we use) for copyright reasons, so now I use Bible Gateway instead. The downside of this is that it uses American spelling, so it’s now very time consuming to go through each reading checking the spelling. Does anyone know of an online Bible resource that uses British English spelling?
Bible Gateway does have an Anglicised version of the NRSV. It's a case of scrolling through the list of Bible versions available and there are some interesting ones listed, though the Divinely inspired AV is strangely missing. It should show up as "New Revised Standard Version Anglicised (NRVSA).
I've made use of this service on quite a few occasions when I've needed to print out a passage or text.
I know the first name "St John" is pronounced Sin-jin. I have come across "St George" as a first name. It doesn't have a special pronunciation, does it? It's just "Saint George" isn't it?
I have a strange problem. I use "I" advisedly as its just me affected.
My jeans and trousers keep coming out of the cupboard in which they live with a powdery white deposit on the seat, sometimes in spidery trails as if something has walked in paint.
I can find plenty of stuff online, most of which focuses on how much detergent might be being used. But it's not there when they are ironed and folded, as I'd expect residual detergent to be, and *it doesn't happen to the Knotweed's keks* despite them being in the same loads.
I've had a poem on my mind for weeks now and I can't remember what it's called or who it's by. But it contains the sentiment that for some reason (illness/depression) the poet feels distant from everyone, even their nearest and dearest - in fact, them "more than all the rest." Does anyone have any ideas?
I don't know about the residue, @Sandemaniac - we sometimes get a deposit on our washing that dries to a white powder if I haven't been diligent about cleaning the washing machine's seals, but not a deposit that develops during storage.
I have a strange problem. I use "I" advisedly as its just me affected.
My jeans and trousers keep coming out of the cupboard in which they live with a powdery white deposit on the seat, sometimes in spidery trails as if something has walked in paint.
I can find plenty of stuff online, most of which focuses on how much detergent might be being used. But it's not there when they are ironed and folded, as I'd expect residual detergent to be, and *it doesn't happen to the Knotweed's keks* despite them being in the same loads.
I have a strange problem. I use "I" advisedly as its just me affected.
My jeans and trousers keep coming out of the cupboard in which they live with a powdery white deposit on the seat, sometimes in spidery trails as if something has walked in paint.
I can find plenty of stuff online, most of which focuses on how much detergent might be being used. But it's not there when they are ironed and folded, as I'd expect residual detergent to be, and *it doesn't happen to the Knotweed's keks* despite them being in the same loads.
Random guess, are your clothes maybe thicker than your wife’s (e.g. heavyweight jeans vs a cotton skirt) and not drying as thoroughly ?
Been there already... plenty on stuff coming out of the machine, but not on appearing in storage. Nothing goes away until its dry and ironed, and she wears jeans as much as I do. More in summer, in fact. My light summer trews are amongst those affected.
One thing the patterns in the white stuff reminds me of is the way some caterpillars will leave a tiny trail of silk behind them. It's always dry as dust and removable with a clothes brush, just no idea how it's getting there. My trousers aren't just in the same wash, and dried on the same line/airer as his; they're stored 2 shelves down in the same cupboard!
I've had a poem on my mind for weeks now and I can't remember what it's called or who it's by. But it contains the sentiment that for some reason (illness/depression) the poet feels distant from everyone, even their nearest and dearest - in fact, them "more than all the rest." Does anyone have any ideas?
I don't actually have a useful suggestion to your question, but For Some Reason I feel a great urge to change the flow of this thread...
Is there any chance that the name David Whyte rings a bell? His Wikipedia entry suggests that his work can be thematically similar to what you are looking for.
My phone's contactless payment app (Google Wallet) has stopped working on public transport, but *only* public transport - it comes up with "card declined" on the bus' tap to pay thing, but my actual bank card works fine and there is enough money in the bank. The payment app works fine in shops and I have NFC turned on in my phone settings. The problems with the app happen on Stagecoach, First, and Bluestar (local Southampton buses) buses so it doesn't seem to be specific to one company. I've uninstalled and reinstalled the app but it hasn't made a difference.
Does anyone have any suggestions? Digging my card out just to pay for the bus is annoying.
I've had a poem on my mind for weeks now and I can't remember what it's called or who it's by. But it contains the sentiment that for some reason (illness/depression) the poet feels distant from everyone, even their nearest and dearest - in fact, them "more than all the rest." Does anyone have any ideas? [snip]
I've suddenly got a problem with my elderly Kindle. The text has gone very faint, to a pale grey. It is still readable and the pages turn, but it's difficult to read. It's well charged up. Is it likely to be something I've done, or is it just old age?
I've suddenly got a problem with my elderly Kindle. The text has gone very faint, to a pale grey. It is still readable and the pages turn, but it's difficult to read. It's well charged up. Is it likely to be something I've done, or is it just old age?
I know it sounds obvious but have you turned it off and on again?
I've suddenly got a problem with my elderly Kindle. The text has gone very faint, to a pale grey. It is still readable and the pages turn, but it's difficult to read. It's well charged up. Is it likely to be something I've done, or is it just old age?
I know it sounds obvious but have you turned it off and on again?
I've suddenly got a problem with my elderly Kindle. The text has gone very faint, to a pale grey. It is still readable and the pages turn, but it's difficult to read. It's well charged up. Is it likely to be something I've done, or is it just old age?
I know it sounds obvious but have you turned it off and on again?
Mine had the same problem and that worked!
Thanks, that seems to have worked!
My son is an airline captain. When the plane is playing up they switch it on and off again!
Wasn't sure whether to post this here or on the Software thread but something VERY odd has happened.
Back in 2011 when we were accepted as mission partners with the Church Mission Society at their request we started a blog (link in my bio) as part of staying in touch with our supporting Parish Churches.
Since our return to the UK in 2016 we have kept the blog going with very occasional posts.
I am the admin for the blog and I check the stats on a weekly basis.
I just checked and in the last 24 hours we have had almost 250 views of a variety of posts, with views being recorded from countries across the globe!!!
This is unprecedented and inexplicable to me- any ideas Shipmates?
My husband once used a website as an example in a lecture. It was just a website he chose at random; by recollection it was a website about a poet. He was using it as an example to talk about website design. The following week the website included a bit about the huge upsurge in interest - they'd gone from an average of 5 hits a week to over 100 in the previous week.
Might there be someone, somewhere linking to your blog?
My husband once used a website as an example in a lecture. It was just a website he chose at random; by recollection it was a website about a poet. He was using it as an example to talk about website design. The following week the website included a bit about the huge upsurge in interest - they'd gone from an average of 5 hits a week to over 100 in the previous week.
Might there be someone, somewhere linking to your blog?
I hadn't thought of that- thank you, excellent suggestion, though not sure who might have done it!
I have a niche website that normally gets a slow trickle of hits that has increased dramatically this year. I am guessing that it's due to the growth of AI robots crawling the web to harvest any possibly useful technical phrases and pictures, as the referrers are now predominantly 'unknown' rather than the usual sources.
I have a niche website that normally gets a slow trickle of hits that has increased dramatically this year. I am guessing that it's due to the growth of AI robots crawling the web to harvest any possibly useful technical phrases and pictures, as the referrers are now predominantly 'unknown' rather than the usual sources.
Yes, it did cross my mind that AI might be involved.
It just seems so odd to have so many hits in one day!
We have return journey booked via Eurostar. We get into Gare de Lyons at 15.55, and our Eurostar departure leaves Gare du Nord at 17.02. The advice about arriving at Gare du Nord is 15.42. I hadn’t realised this before booking, and the earlier service to Paris is fully booked. I’m guessing we’ll make Gare du Nord by 16.10-16.15. How much of a problem is this likely to be? Internet is either quoting Eurostar advice, or seems unreliable. Does anyone with actual experience have thoughts on this?
The advice is to arrive early to make sure you have time to get through all the passport checks, security and such. Getting between stations is going to take you 20 minutes or so on the public transport (probably quicker than taxi) so you'll only be at Gare du Nord about 40 minutes before the train leaves. That's doable but quite risky depending on how long the queues are for the immigration checks. Personally I always make sure I get there at least an hour before it leaves. I think Eurostar tickets are always flexible these days so I would look into getting a later one if it's possible.
Thanks. Thats really helpful @la vie en rouge That’s become my thought too. It would mean another overnight in London, but that’s not really a problem. We are fortunate to be able to afford the cost, and our previous itinerary had a very late arrival home on the Friday night.
Thanks again @la vie en rouge. We’re now on the Paris-Strasbourg leg of our outward journey. Sorted the ticket change at Gare du Nord. Man at the desk had a knowing eye, and when I said the new booking gave us plenty of time, he said that there’s a lot to see in Paris. I said but not the Crown Jewels which made him laugh. And I said there seem to be plenty of people who want to come and see the window they were taken out through.
Thanks again @la vie en rouge. We’re now on the Paris-Strasbourg leg of our outward journey. Sorted the ticket change at Gare du Nord. Man at the desk had a knowing eye, and when I said the new booking gave us plenty of time, he said that there’s a lot to see in Paris. I said but not the Crown Jewels which made him laugh. And I said there seem to be plenty of people who want to come and see the window they were taken out through.
Much the same as when the Mona Lisa was nicked on 1915, more people apparently visited to see where it had been in thecthree years it had been AWOL than had visited in the previous century.
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Yes.
Usually applied to chores. Shop Ing, Wash Ing, Iron Ing.
Started by @Bishops Finger on the British thread and now adopted by all of us. 🙂
I've made use of this service on quite a few occasions when I've needed to print out a passage or text.
I know the first name "St John" is pronounced Sin-jin. I have come across "St George" as a first name. It doesn't have a special pronunciation, does it? It's just "Saint George" isn't it?
My jeans and trousers keep coming out of the cupboard in which they live with a powdery white deposit on the seat, sometimes in spidery trails as if something has walked in paint.
I can find plenty of stuff online, most of which focuses on how much detergent might be being used. But it's not there when they are ironed and folded, as I'd expect residual detergent to be, and *it doesn't happen to the Knotweed's keks* despite them being in the same loads.
Anyone got a clue, because we haven't!
I don't know about the residue, @Sandemaniac - we sometimes get a deposit on our washing that dries to a white powder if I haven't been diligent about cleaning the washing machine's seals, but not a deposit that develops during storage.
https://www.albertlee.biz/blog/white-residue-on-clothes-after-washing?srsltid=AfmBOoo8Rw2lbXlG8Qte8Al_l-8mj4DwOqE27QK6sRZ-ZOZrivo-q-L0 Might help.
Random guess, are your clothes maybe thicker than your wife’s (e.g. heavyweight jeans vs a cotton skirt) and not drying as thoroughly ?
Been there already... plenty on stuff coming out of the machine, but not on appearing in storage. Nothing goes away until its dry and ironed, and she wears jeans as much as I do. More in summer, in fact. My light summer trews are amongst those affected.
MWARP! MWARP! TMI ALERT! TMI ALERT!
I use a moisturing and exfoliating bar on my bum in the shower to try to avoid cyclist's ingrowing bum hairs.
On the other hand as a dry residue it should brush off...
Your bum is probably less hairy than the average bloke's...
Is there any chance that the name David Whyte rings a bell? His Wikipedia entry suggests that his work can be thematically similar to what you are looking for.
Does anyone have any suggestions? Digging my card out just to pay for the bus is annoying.
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43948/i-am
I know it sounds obvious but have you turned it off and on again?
Mine had the same problem and that worked!
Thanks, that seems to have worked!
Yes, that's the one! Thank you very much!
My son is an airline captain. When the plane is playing up they switch it on and off again!
(Only when on the ground!)
Phew!!
Back in 2011 when we were accepted as mission partners with the Church Mission Society at their request we started a blog (link in my bio) as part of staying in touch with our supporting Parish Churches.
Since our return to the UK in 2016 we have kept the blog going with very occasional posts.
I am the admin for the blog and I check the stats on a weekly basis.
I just checked and in the last 24 hours we have had almost 250 views of a variety of posts, with views being recorded from countries across the globe!!!
This is unprecedented and inexplicable to me- any ideas Shipmates?
Might there be someone, somewhere linking to your blog?
I hadn't thought of that- thank you, excellent suggestion, though not sure who might have done it!
Yes, it did cross my mind that AI might be involved.
It just seems so odd to have so many hits in one day!
Gosh, I hadn't thought of that possibility 😳
Much the same as when the Mona Lisa was nicked on 1915, more people apparently visited to see where it had been in thecthree years it had been AWOL than had visited in the previous century.