I'm thinking of moving

[Pat Hartman]

I just found a fabulous website. Looks like it works for pretty much any city that has an airport because they always have weather stations. And it lets you compare cities. Great charts. Here's Stratford, CT vs Reno, NV

Compare the Climate and Weather in Stratford and Reno - Weather Spark

weatherspark.com

 

[Pat Hartman]

But I like the climate in Tenerife, Spain

Compare the Climate and Weather in Stratford and Tenerife - Weather Spark

weatherspark.com

 

[ColinEssex]

But I like the climate in Tenerife, Spain.

Tenerife isn't in Spain, it is an island off West Africa.
Col

 

[Pat Hartman]

Just because it is an island off the coast of Africa, doesn't mean it isn't part of Spain.

 

[AccessBlaster]

Also you never claimed Tenerife was "in Spain" he added that.

 

[Pat Hartman]

Also you never claimed Tenerife was "in Spain" he added that.

It's his modis operandi. He has to find some fault with everything I say. Facts be damned.

 

[ColinEssex]

It's his modis operandi. He has to find some fault with everything I say. Facts be damned.

You see dear? Wrong again. Not 'everything' you say.
Col

 

[Pat Hartman]

You criticized me yet again. Also, you don't get to call me "dear". You are simply being smarmy.

 

[ColinEssex]

You criticized me yet again. Also, you don't get to call me "dear".

If your facts were correct, then there would be no need for correction. Also, your constant whining and bitching is rather tiresome.
Oh, and "dear" is perfectly normal. OK love?
Col

 

[Pat Hartman]

In leftist terms, "dear" as you are using it, is a macro aggression. It is NOT a term of endearment. It is a full on attack. You are doing it to be insulting. So you don't get to call me dear and if you do it again, I will banish you. You are out of line.

You are the one who needs to get your facts straight

is tenerife part of spain - Bing

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[DickyP]

In leftist terms, "dear" as you are using it, is a macro aggression. It is NOT a term of endearment. It is a full on attack. You are doing it to be insulting. So you don't get to call me dear and if you do it again, I will banish you. You are out of line.

You are the one who needs to get your facts straight

is tenerife part of spain - Bing

Intelligent search from Bing makes it easier to quickly find what you’re looking for and rewards you.

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'Dear' is a perfectly normal turn of phrase in English! Same as m'duck in Nottinghamshire, luv in various places and darling, mate etc.

I also think that whole argument over the Canaries is fatuous .

 

[ColinEssex]

'Dear' is a perfectly normal turn of phrase in English! Same as m'duck in Nottinghamshire, luv in various places and darling, mate etc.

I also think that whole argument over the Canaries is fatuous .

Thank you Dickie for your confirmation that phrases or words I use are perfectly normal. I suspect that some Americans will be super sensitive and view some normal comments or words as aggressive and a personal attack, which of course is not the case. I think the UK is much more relaxed about that type of thing - in other words, cultural differences. Only this morning I had a coffee in McDonald's and the young girl got it and gave it to me with the words 'there you go love, enjoy' - all perfectly normal. Plus of course, this is a British forum, not American.
Unfortunately, Pat took exception to my post and ordered someone to ban me for 24hrs. Not that that is a problem as I can still, log in normally.
I'm also unclear why the discussion re the Canary Islands is such a big deal. No-one is disputing that they are part of Spanish dominions.
Col

 

[Isaac]

'Dear' is a perfectly normal turn of phrase in English! Same as m'duck in Nottinghamshire, luv in various places and darling, mate etc.

I also think that whole argument over the Canaries is fatuous .

Thank you for teaching me a new word

 

[DickyP]

Thank you for teaching me a new word

I assume you are referring to fatuous - yet another everyday word! Yet again two countries divided by a common language to quote Winston Churchill.

 

[AccessBlaster]

I was thinking it was "m'duck"

 

[Uncle Gizmo]

Thank you Dickie for your confirmation that phrases or words I use are perfectly normal. I suspect that some Americans will be super sensitive and view some normal comments or words as aggressive and a personal attack, which of course is not the case. I think the UK is much more relaxed about that type of thing - in other words, cultural differences. Only this morning I had a coffee in McDonald's and the young girl got it and gave it to me with the words 'there you go love, enjoy' - all perfectly normal. Plus of course, this is a British forum, not American.
Unfortunately, Pat took exception to my post and ordered someone to ban me for 24hrs. Not that that is a problem as I can still, log in normally.
I'm also unclear why the discussion re the Canary Islands is such a big deal. No-one is disputing that they are part of Spanish dominions.

Don't be taken in by this person @DickyP he is an obnoxious character with an agenda..

 

[ColinEssex]

Don't be taken in by this person @DickyP he is an obnoxious character with an agenda..

DickyP doesn't seem obnoxious, he seems a decent sort of chap.
Col

 

[Isaac]

I assume you are referring to fatuous - yet another everyday word! Yet again two countries divided by a common language to quote Winston Churchill.

I believe I had fatuous on my list of words I learned a few years ago but have since forgotten it so thoroughly that it was like learning a new word. I maintain a list of words I've learned from watching the TV sitcom Frasier

 

[Jon]

I believe I had fatuous on my list of words I learned a few years ago but have since forgotten it so thoroughly that it was like learning a new word. I maintain a list of words I've learned from watching the TV sitcom Frasier

I loved the sitcom Frasier. Watched all the episodes multiple times.

 

[The_Doc_Man]

With regard to the little dust-up over inappropriate appelation, such as using "Dear" or "Pal" in conversation.

Since this IS the Watercooler, one might assume a certain level of relaxed conversational protocol. Anyone who has eaten at a mom-and-pop type of New Orleans restaurant learns to expect "Darlin'" or "Sweetie" or some similar familiarity even if you've never met that particular wait staff member before. People do that type of thing out of habit or in an attempt to be friendly.

However, given that Pat and Col are not on the best of terms - and Col KNOWS this, I would have to say that his use of "Dear" might be a smidgen beyond the limits of propriety. Perhaps one could even say "misguided." We are supposed to be civil with each other, but sometimes Col will indulge in malicious obedience regarding civility. So I'm going to side with Pat on this one, but only slightly.

Col, you were a little bit over the line. Not with the comment about Tenerife, but with the inappropriate use of familiarity - which was clearly unwanted.

Pat, your reaction was a bit hypersensitive. But you know that old saying about "water off a duck's back" when it comes to Col. You have to decide to ignore him (and thus deprive him of his misguided fun) or react (and thus encourage him to try for another reaction.)