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18237. concerned - 1/16/2006 2:57:36 AM Upon reflection, I don't know if it's *never* appropriate to use the phrase 'I told you so'. But I wouldn't think it's appropriate in situations of any gravity, except perhaps in cases where one partner made a particularly glaring mistake. 18238. arkymalarky - 1/16/2006 3:37:15 AM Half the fun of being right is getting to say "I told you so."
You don't know me without you've read a book by the name of Tom Sawyer.
Or something to that effect. 18239. jayackroyd - 1/16/2006 4:15:05 AM Here's the link Mags Chime in. Folks had some interesting suggestions.
I'm in the it's wrong to ever say I told you so camp. There's a funny sequence in a Larry Niven short story where one character says to another I Told You So. It has to do with their spaceship's hull disintegrating while they are inside it. 18240. thoughtful - 1/16/2006 7:08:34 PM I saw the article jay about first lines and was disappointed that one of my faves didn't make the top:
“Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again.” 18241. judithathome - 1/16/2006 8:38:15 PM Oh, man...that's one of MY faves, too! 18242. PelleNilsson - 1/16/2006 9:16:28 PM Why doesn't
"It was a dark and stormy night"
get at least a honorary mention? 18243. PelleNilsson - 1/16/2006 9:23:07 PM But here is a good one:
"The warning letter arived on Monday, the bomb itself on Wednesday. It became a busy week." 18244. Magoseph - 1/16/2006 10:23:32 PM "Mother died today. Or maybe, yesterday; I can't be sure."
I give up--who wrote it, Pelle and who wrote mine? 18245. Magoseph - 1/16/2006 10:24:16 PM Thanks, Jay, for the link--nice conversation. 18246. PelleNilsson - 1/16/2006 10:49:09 PM I don't know about yours. Mine is Eric Ambler, an author of sophisticated thrillers/spy stories who floruished in the 30s. I don't suppose you like the genre, but if you do The Mask of Dimitros is outstanding. 18247. arkymalarky - 1/17/2006 1:30:32 AM That's from Camus' The Stranger, Mags. 18248. arkymalarky - 1/17/2006 6:01:39 PM Had to take a "personal day" today to register for school and license my car. I'd much rather be at work. I'm dragging my feet about leaving the house and getting it done. 18249. Magoseph - 1/17/2006 6:05:20 PM I just came back fron taking Flex to the post office, the town assessor, the food store, and the bank. I took a book with me, thank goodness.
Do your chores, Arky, then enjoy your house. 18250. arkymalarky - 1/17/2006 6:11:35 PM That's not goian option. I have a full day of errands in addition to what I listed, then I have to work the school ballgame tonight and I won't be home until around 10:00 pm or later. Then it's a busy catch-up three days of work, starting two night classes per week, and a business trip to Little Rock this weekend.
I did finish editing my dad's book--which is fantastic, btw--around midnight last night, because he has to get it to the publisher this month to have it in time for his Marine Company reunion in May. 18251. arkymalarky - 1/17/2006 6:13:11 PM What's a goian? I need another cup of coffee. 18252. RickNelson - 1/17/2006 6:19:28 PM I'm dragging feet too arky. Sippin' coffee.
I'm still doing remodel work. Currently a bathroom. I've done five since Oct. '05. Pretty good work too.
One little problem was a horrible cough I developed from the first three, which were all at the same new house. When the trim finishers arrived, the smell and fumes overpowered me and I started to cough uncontrollably. I had two months of the worst and now something persistant.
Lot's of tests and an x-ray, nothing showed. I'm now trying Musilex DM and it's working pretty well. 18253. RickNelson - 1/17/2006 6:20:05 PM Or is it Musinex? 18254. RickNelson - 1/17/2006 6:23:10 PM It's absolutely fabulous to read ya'all again. I was kinda lost over at Slate for a while. I guess I thought Poems Fray was pretty busy and then looked around the different writers. It's still full of abussive idiots. Way to many to make anything coherent catch on or be debated.
Though, once in a while, something would take and that tweeked me to keep on.
Sad. Just sad.
18255. RickNelson - 1/17/2006 6:29:16 PM
Has anyone had anything unfortunate happen with family?
I hope not, but I want to check in about any news. 18256. judithathome - 1/17/2006 10:57:11 PM So I am awakened by a call this morning from the city manager and am informed I'm in charge of the surprise luncheon tomorrow honoring the mayor and his wife for 50 years of marriage...luckily this is a small village!
So I've arranged for 50 pieces of fried chicken...nothing like fried chicken to perk up the older crowd. I'm making those mashed potatoes that have sour cream and cream cheese in them and just flung together a 5 bean salad with a cabernet and wild berry vinaigrette which should make the Gray Panther set sit up and take notice.
Also had to call about 20 people to alert them to be there and bring veggies and fruit and salads.
Nice morning here.....
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