Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/04/30

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Subject: Re: [Leica] historical defecation then 90 Summicron
From: "Dan Post" <dpost@triad.rr.com>
Date: Sun, 30 Apr 2000 10:01:00 -0700

GADZOOKS!
If you already have the OED, albeit the CD-Version, cionsider this.... they
don't have a CD version of the Summicron, of which you have neither....ergo
to feel more complete, and to have a sense of fullness ( yea- not of the
wallet, but of the camera bag....) I would strongly suggest getting the
Summicron!
You will then have the best of BOTH worlds, a peace of mind that will no
doubt cause the creative juices to flow, and wealth, fame and fortune will
follow, surely as the night follows the day!
Dan ( Waxing grandiloquent) Post

PS- I have the "FAT BOY" version of the 90 Summicron, and if the ASPH is
better, then it is one awsome chunk of glass!

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Edwards" <REdwards@Vetronix.com>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Friday, April 28, 2000 3:05 PM
Subject: RE: [Leica] historical defecation


> The OED word on this one:
>
> The past tense forms 'shit', 'shat', and 'shitted' occur starting in the
> 18th century, but 'shit' takes over in the 20th.
>
> The current past participle (20th century) can be either 'shit' or 'shat'.
>
> This thread touches a nerve with me, as I'm currently trying to decide
> whether to purchase the 20-volume print version
> of the OED or a 90mm ASPH Summicron. Looks like the LUG is the place to
hang
> out while I decide.
>
> I use the CD-ROM version of the OED daily; I'd probably not use the
> Summicron as much.
>
> -Al
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Dan Post [SMTP:dpost@triad.rr.com]
> > Sent: Friday, April 28, 2000 4:53 PM
> > To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> > Subject: Re: [Leica] historical defecation
> >
> > Actually- I think it harkens back to even earlier English form i.e.
> > "Gadzooks! He beshat himself!"
> > Then again-  regarding the usages of, and difference between 'will' and
> > 'shall' might be applied as well?!
> > Anyone with a current copy of the OED?
> > Before we end up in deep yogurt, I'll sign off for now!
> >
> > Dan ( Pooh-pooh stinky works for me!) Post
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Guy Bennett" <guybnt@idt.net>
> > To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
> > Sent: Friday, April 28, 2000 10:58 AM
> > Subject: [Leica] historical defecation
> >
> >
> > > >on 28/4/00 3:48 AM, Anders Nygren at anygren@attglobal.net wrote:
> > > >
> > > >> English lesson for us foreigners, what is the past tense of "shit"?
> > > >
> > > >I think it varies, but 'shat' works round here.
> > > >
> > > >--
> > > >Johnny Deadman
> > >
> > >
> > > what about 'shitted'? it may be grammatically incorrect, but 'shat' -
> > > undoubtedly the proper form - sounds a little high-brow to my american
> > ears.
> > >
> > > in order to cover up my ignorance about the correct verbal form for
> > > historical defecation, i just say: 'crapped.'
> > >
> > > scatologically yours,
> > >
> > > guy