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At least Jonathan (assuming that's your name) is quite often used in its full form, whereas I've never known a Christopher or Nicholas who was known by the unabbreviated name.
That's an interesting point, Mary. And true! I'm trying to imagine what would happen if I called Jonathan Harvey 'Jonno'. Or even John... And I've known him for 20-odd years! I suppose 'Jonathan' really is a different name to 'John', though. By royal assent, decree &c  |
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« Reply #7816 on: 22:17:19, 28-09-2008 » |
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I've never known a Christopher or Nicholas who was known by the unabbreviated name. Really? I can think of at least one Christopher (Wintle, probably known to a few members of this forum), though it's true that he has to warn people off calling him 'Chris': it comes so naturally to people. Most of the Nicholases I know are happy with Nick, but I've never heard anyone call my (13- or 14-year-old) cousin anything other than Nicholas and he doesn't seem to have to insist. |
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« Reply #7817 on: 22:23:51, 28-09-2008 » |
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My brother is and has always been known by the full version of his name, Richard. Mind you, I am not keen of many of the abbreviations I have to say!! A  |
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« Reply #7818 on: 22:36:36, 28-09-2008 » |
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I've never known a Christopher or Nicholas who was known by the unabbreviated name. Really? I can think of at least one Christopher (Wintle, probably known to a few members of this forum), though it's true that he has to warn people off calling him 'Chris': it comes so naturally to people. Most of the Nicholases I know are happy with Nick, but I've never heard anyone call my (13- or 14-year-old) cousin anything other than Nicholas and he doesn't seem to have to insist. I'm glad to hear that. They are both such good names, but I really never have known anyone be called by the full versions. Even in my daughter-in-law's family, where full names are the rule for everyone else, her brother Christopher seems to be called Chris. |
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« Reply #7819 on: 09:02:28, 29-09-2008 » |
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She did it again! Blasted me awake with some horrible Rossini. I think Sara Mohr-Pietsch has got it in for me.  |
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« Reply #7820 on: 09:09:50, 29-09-2008 » |
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« Reply #7821 on: 10:29:39, 29-09-2008 » |
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« Reply #7822 on: 15:54:53, 29-09-2008 » |
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Why is it that the Blogs and Forums filter on my workplace IT system ignores this site but blocks the (non-blog-or-forum-based) website which would enable me to correspond easily with my sister who is serving in Basra? |
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« Reply #7823 on: 16:15:15, 29-09-2008 » |
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Ruth, is it a Forces Service site? Maybe there's a security issue involved? Sorry, I'm just having a stab in the dark  It must be very frustrating for you. |
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« Reply #7824 on: 17:33:22, 29-09-2008 » |
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It's this one, Mort: http://www.bfpo.mod.uk/ebluey_home.htmI can get onto the site but it blocks me when I want to log in. I don't think it's a security issue per se - if it were, I'd expect my company to block it under a different pretext than being "Blogs and Forums". The thing is, I can do it this evening when I get home. It's just, well, I'm not very good at keeping in touch with my sister anyway (even when she's at home) and I was just in the mood to write to her this afternoon... |
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« Reply #7825 on: 17:38:31, 29-09-2008 » |
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The thing is, I can do it this evening when I get home. It's just, well, I'm not very good at keeping in touch with my sister anyway (even when she's at home) and I was just in the mood to write to her this afternoon...
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« Reply #7826 on: 17:49:34, 29-09-2008 » |
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Good suggestion.
I'm feeling fractious for no reason that I can discern.
It feels like there's just a lot of noise around me and I'm a little chilly.
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« Reply #7827 on: 18:42:50, 29-09-2008 » |
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hh, you've just had a very busy couple of weeks, with the added pressure of two premieres, one of which you were even performing in, not to mention a social round that was decidedly demanding.
Maybe your body's just asking you to take it easy and have some you time.
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« Reply #7828 on: 20:11:39, 29-09-2008 » |
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You're probably right Ron.
I've also come up with some spots on my forehead which are due to stress. I know I should be pleased that even though I'm 30 I have the skin of a 16-yr-old but it's rather frustrating!
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« Reply #7829 on: 20:20:39, 29-09-2008 » |
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Take a holiday hh. You deserve it, by the sounds of your recent activity!!
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