Re: OT: Space Bags


kathycarp@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
OK. I'm going to have to play the role of interpreter here.
Actually, Janice said:
"I have used them since they first came out, probably 8-9 years ago, if

not longer.:

Maybe you would understand the meaning if I changed the punctuation a
bit.
"I have used them since they first came out. Probably 8-9 years ago, if
not longer."

Got it?


Okay you guys, I can't spell and can't punctuate. You would think
after all this time that you would all be able to read my mind.

I guess I will have to start interviewing for a full-time personal
interpreter when I hit the big time.

Janice

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