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[wilson]

Let's see, Ozzie, Turk, deac, Ymo, and I still double dip. So does Dink.

Two-timers.

[ArkieDukie]

I still like the original. It's my baby. And you all remember my reason for starting it, right?

Yes, indeed, I do. That's why we have to be sure that the thread over yonder keeps getting posts in it.

[cl15876]

I still get confused when trying to conjugate the various versions of "lie" with the lying and the laid vs. layed vs. lied vs. lay and all the other ones. I've looked up the rules a million times, but by the time it becomes an issue, I've forgotten again.

"Lay" requires a direct object, whereas "lie" does not. That is, you can lay something down, but you cannot simply "lay down." Rather, you would lie down.
Past participles and such, however, are indeed confusing. The simple past conjugation of lie is "lay": I lay down for a nap yesterday (weird, I know, but that's the right way). Similarly, the past participle is "lain": I had just lain down for a nap when the dog started barking."
As with "dying" and "tying," you are lying down, rather than lieing down.
To reference your other words above, "layed" is not a word; the proper spelling is always and only "laid."
"Lied" only applies to telling untruths, as in, "I said I loved you, but I lied." (Why the hell did Michael Bolton come to mind first?) Again, you would never say, "I lied down." It should be, "I lay down."



This page does a pretty good job of explaining. Perhaps worth a bookmark:
http://web.ku.edu/~edit/lie.html

I'm resting my case, brilliant one and you are pretty dog gone smart!!!!! ;)

[Bostondevil]

Let's see, Ozzie, Turk, deac, Ymo, and I still double dip. So does Dink.

Two-timers.

You bet. ;)

[ArkieDukie]

Let's see, Ozzie, Turk, deac, Ymo, and I still double dip. So does Dink.

I used to, but it's been a while since I posted over yonder.

[Bostondevil]

Let's see, Ozzie, Turk, deac, Ymo, and I still double dip. So does Dink.

But by far most of the posting is here, not there.

True. Even for me.

[cl15876]

I guess Ozzie is going to the devildeac school of quoting.

That or the Pirate loves gefilte fish.

Has it turned into "beat up Ozzie" night? Grab a Bud Light Ozzie. I got yer back.

I 2nd that, still have a case waiting for ya when you are up this way! I can't drink it unless you are here and we are grilling with the Capt's secret!

[Bostondevil]

Let's see, Ozzie, Turk, deac, Ymo, and I still double dip. So does Dink.

I used to, but it's been a while since I posted over yonder.

Yeah, I was going to put you on the list as well but I couldn't remember if you still did or not. I remember that you double dipped for awhile.

[Bostondevil]

I finished the scarf by the way. I went ahead and blocked it. Now I have to hope it's dry by 10am tomorrow. I may have to put the fan on it all night.

[OZZIE4DUKE]

Our post rate right now is fucking incredible!

[ArkieDukie]

I finished the scarf by the way. I went ahead and blocked it. Now I have to hope it's dry by 10am tomorrow. I may have to put the fan on it all night.

Congrats! That's some impressive knitting.

[OZZIE4DUKE]

Our post rate right now is fucking incredible!

So of course, now it stops.

[wilson]

Our post rate right now is fucking incredible!

So of course, now it stops.

Well, not yet...although this is generally the time of night that people start signing off and turning in (except Sue, but she's kind of on approved leave right now).

[Bostondevil]

I've thought of a fun milestone post but I'm a little ways away. And no, I have no intention of getting there tonight.

[cl15876]

If only I knew someone in St. Louis....

Hey, I know people there!!!!! ;)

[wilson]

I've thought of a fun milestone post but I'm a little ways away. And no, I have no intention of getting there tonight.

Half the fun of the milestones thread. I'll be looking forward to seeing it.

[ArkieDukie]

Our post rate right now is fucking incredible!

So of course, now it stops.

I'm bowing out now. This morning's posting marathon is starting to catch up with me! (insert "falling asleep at the computer" smilie here)

[Rolvix]

Let's see, Ozzie, Turk, deac, Ymo, and I still double dip. So does Dink.

Two-timers.

I don't have time to double-dip. Much less keep up with this thread! 5 pages in fewer hours!

[DukeUsul]

Time for a cola poll.

I'm going to bed.

[Rolvix]

This week has been a pretty impressive posting week!