People driving in Ivan's car.

Sailor Steve · 08-23-10, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ivank

But I just felt the people who are driving with me should know. Um, yea.

Know what, exactly? That your brakes might be dangerous? That your car might not be ready? That you may not be a safe driver?

Accidents happen, and it doesn't sound like this one was your fault. If your car is running in time for the meet, there's nothing to worry about.

But I'll bring my motorcycle helmet, just in case.

ivank · 08-23-10, 01:48 PM

LOL yes a helmet is a must.
I just wanted people who get in my car to know the facts and if you guys do not wish to ride with me, I understand. But yes, like the cop said it was not my fault, and **** happens.

UPDATE ON CAR: Mechanic said the engine compartment shows signs of major damage. But he will not know until he opens the car up. If the car is not totalled by insurance he can have her ready in 2 weeks. However if the car is totalled. I will not have an 8-seater. I will most likely have a 5-seater

August · 08-23-10, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ivank

I will most likely have a 5-seater

We may not even need that given the way things are shaping up but if we do the 5 seater will probably be sufficient.

ivank · 08-23-10, 03:52 PM

Okay, it really depends on what happens with my car and stuff

Jimbuna · 08-23-10, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Know what, exactly? That your brakes might be dangerous? That your car might not be ready? That you may not be a safe driver?

Accidents happen, and it doesn't sound like this one was your fault. If your car is running in time for the meet, there's nothing to worry about.

But I'll bring my motorcycle helmet, just in case.

Now that quip was cruel

ivank · 08-25-10, 12:49 PM

What is a quip?

Jimbuna · 08-25-10, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ivank

What is a quip?

A clever, witty remark often prompted by the occasion

ivank · 08-25-10, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

A clever, witty remark often prompted by the occasion

Okay, then how was this one cruel

Jimbuna · 08-25-10, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ivank

Okay, then how was this one cruel

It's supposed to be a witty remark in response to the original as in "don't be so cruel laughing at someone elses misfortune" or "don't kick a guy when he is feeling down".....a nuance of the British language but one I suspect shared with many other languages.

'Nuance'...A subtle or slight degree of difference, as in meaning, feeling, or tone; a gradation.

I don't believe Americans have no sense of humour....at least not the ones I've met in person.

If this has gone over your head I'd suggest you PM Takeda or Sailor Steve, they can probably explain it better than me

Sailor Steve · 08-25-10, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ivank

What is a quip?

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Okay, then how was this one cruel

Jim and I are good friends, so sometimes we say mean things to each other just because we think it's funny. What he was saying was cruel (in a joking way) was my saying to you that, while I don't accuse you of being a bad driver, I'll bring my helmet anyway, which implies I might think you really are a bad driver, or at least that accidents follow you around.

I experienced a very good example of that misunderstanding several years ago, when a member made a comment (joking of course) about Americans. I replied with "Hey! I resemble that remark!" He made a big apology for offending me, and I had to explain that this was an American way of saying "I am offended, but only because it's true." Now I see that our British cousins use this comment all the time as well, so I'm still puzzled as to why a Canadian didn't get it.

Anyway, Jim's "cruel quip" comment was aimed at me, as a joke, and I have no problem with it. But I will be glad to explain more, if needed.

ivank · 08-25-10, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Jim and I are good friends, so sometimes we say mean things to each other just because we think it's funny. What he was saying was cruel (in a joking way) was my saying to you that, while I don't accuse you of being a bad driver, I'll bring my helmet anyway, which implies I might think you really are a bad driver, or at least that accidents follow you around.

I experienced a very good example of that misunderstanding several years ago, when a member made a comment (joking of course) about Americans. I replied with "Hey! I resemble that remark!" He made a big apology for offending me, and I had to explain that this was an American way of saying "I am offended, but only because it's true." Now I see that our British cousins use this comment all the time as well, so I'm still puzzled as to why a Canadian didn't get it.

Anyway, Jim's "cruel quip" comment was aimed at me, as a joke, and I have no problem with it. But I will be glad to explain more, if needed.

Yea, I get it, I was just not thinking straight atm

Jimbuna · 08-26-10, 03:21 AM

If I ever go back to school Steve, I want you as my English Language teacher

Sailor Steve · 08-26-10, 08:42 AM

No, you don't. Give me a little power and find out what a real grammar and language nazi I really can be. You won't like me anymore.

08-23-10, 01:48 PM	#2
ivank The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Huntington, Long Island, New York Posts: 1,426 Downloads: 284 Uploads: 0	LOL yes a helmet is a must. I just wanted people who get in my car to know the facts and if you guys do not wish to ride with me, I understand. But yes, like the cop said it was not my fault, and **** happens. UPDATE ON CAR: Mechanic said the engine compartment shows signs of major damage. But he will not know until he opens the car up. If the car is not totalled by insurance he can have her ready in 2 weeks. However if the car is totalled. I will not have an 8-seater. I will most likely have a 5-seater __________________ Head of The Surface Warfare Super-Mod Team Leutnant z. S. David U. Ziegler U-105 IXB On Patrol 1

08-23-10, 03:52 PM	#4
ivank The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Huntington, Long Island, New York Posts: 1,426 Downloads: 284 Uploads: 0	Okay, it really depends on what happens with my car and stuff __________________ Head of The Surface Warfare Super-Mod Team Leutnant z. S. David U. Ziegler U-105 IXB On Patrol 1

08-25-10, 12:49 PM	#6
ivank The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Huntington, Long Island, New York Posts: 1,426 Downloads: 284 Uploads: 0	What is a quip? __________________ Head of The Surface Warfare Super-Mod Team Leutnant z. S. David U. Ziegler U-105 IXB On Patrol 1

08-26-10, 03:21 AM	#12
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	If I ever go back to school Steve, I want you as my English Language teacher __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-26-10, 08:42 AM	#13
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	No, you don't. Give me a little power and find out what a real grammar and language nazi I really can be. You won't like me anymore. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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