Smoother Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share Posted November 22, 2016 17 minutes ago, Snurre said: I of course have you all to thank for increasing my vocabulary with words like "MOSFETS", "Faceplant" and "Threadderailmentism". What! You mean no one has introduced you to the oh so descriptive phrases "arse over tit" ? How about " bassackwards" or a little Texan: " y'all" or the redundant plural, " y'all all" or the possessive "y'alls" and last but not least " widgadiga" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snurre Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Hm. "The rain in Spain gone arse over tit bassackwards on y'all, widgadiga?". Thanks, @Smoother. I will have to try that on the next English person I meet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoother Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 16 hours ago, Snurre said: Hm. "The rain in Spain gone arse over tit bassackwards on y'all, widgadiga?". Thanks, @Smoother. I will have to try that on the next English person I meet. That's pretty good. It did rain here in Spain, but it wasn't the reason I flew arse over tit bassackwards and sprained my wrist. In a sentence: you didn't bring your wheel widgadiga? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snurre Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Yeah, sorry about your wrist. I saw your Gremlin thread and I hope you and your wheel recover well. So can you say "You didn't say everything was alright widgadiga?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HermanTheGerman Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 I'm using that name, because it is a rhyme, and, as already Pumuckl said: "Everything which rhymes is good!" And I selected my Avatar because I have the greatest respect for dogs who care about safety in the mountains (this one always wears sunglasses on glaciers and a helmet below rocky walls, very exemplary even for humans (but his wife told me he is wearing the helmet even at home to protect himself from the neighbors cat, who sometimes throws flowerpots on him)). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoother Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 19 hours ago, Snurre said: Yeah, sorry about your wrist. I saw your Gremlin thread and I hope you and your wheel recover well. So can you say "You didn't say everything was alright widgadiga?" No you can't. Even in slang, things have to make sense. Here is the origin of widgadiga: wid= with ga= ya (slang for you) di= did ga= ya , again so in correct English it is " with you, did you? it's a question, about whether or not you brought something or someone, WITH you. but your theoretical question above, would be correct but correctly wrong ( if you see what I mean) like this: "You didn't say everything was alright, didga? " (no reference to bringing something " widga ") One more example and your almost a honorary southern boy,: "hey, you didn't bring that sexy sister of yours widgadiga?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoother Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 56 minutes ago, HermanTheGerman said: I'm using that name, because it is a rhyme, and, as already Pumuckl said: "Everything which rhymes is good!" And I selected my Avatar because I have the greatest respect for dogs who care about safety in the mountains (this one always wears sunglasses on glaciers and a helmet below rocky walls, very exemplary even for humans (but his wife told me he is wearing the helmet even at home to protect himself from the neighbors cat, who sometimes throws flowerpots on him)). SOooo. Your name's not Herman, and your not German? I feel such a fool. All this time I had an image of you. Wait! That's not even YOUR dog. Oh my god. It's all a lie! I'm even starting to suspect the dog doesn't even have a wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HermanTheGerman Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 9 hours ago, Smoother said: SOooo. Your name's not Herman, Check. 9 hours ago, Smoother said: and your not German? Check. 9 hours ago, Smoother said: Wait! That's not even YOUR dog. Oh my god. It's all a lie! I would say, it's visualization! But: I really can talk with dogs, people say so, and what people say is always right. And who knows: https://www.youtube.com/v/fJ9rUzIMcZQ?start=5&end=12&autoplay=1 9 hours ago, Smoother said: I'm even starting to suspect the dog doesn't even have a wife. That's the only wrong assumption here, he has, and she's a good one. Sometimes he is even jealous, because he thinks I caress her more softly than I do with him, but this is a pure illusion he has, I promise! Cheers, virtual Herman PS: Best greetings and thanks from my neighbor, because this posting urged me for the first time since 2 weeks to play a Queen song full volume via my big speakers - meaning the leaves falling off the trees in front of my house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve454 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 13 hours ago, Snurre said: So can you say "You didn't say everything was alright widgadiga 11 hours ago, Smoother said: No you can't. Even in slang, things have to make sense. Here is the origin of widgadiga: wid= with ga= ya (slang for you) di= did ga= ya , again so in correct English it is " with you, did you? it's a question, about whether or not you brought something or someone, WITH you. but your theoretical question above, would be correct but correctly wrong ( if you see what I mean) like this: "You didn't say everything was alright, didga? " (no reference to bringing something " widga ") pone more example and your almost a honorary southern boy,: "hey, you didn't bring that sexy sister of yours widgadiga?" 13 hours ago, Snurre said: Dang, @Snurre, you sure picked up on that fast, I never heard that expression before and had no idea what it meant. I still think you used it correctly, even though @Smoother put a finer point on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoother Posted November 24, 2016 Author Share Posted November 24, 2016 @HermanTheGerman why the flock am I watching bohemian rhapsody AT 6:45 am!!!??? ? I don't see the link. And when you say "thanks from my neighbor " did he or did he not appreciate you blasting the block with 70s glam rock? Hopefully it wasn't 6:45 as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoother Posted November 24, 2016 Author Share Posted November 24, 2016 6 hours ago, steve454 said: Dang, @Snurre, you sure picked up on that fast, I never heard that expression before and had no idea what it meant. I still think you used it correctly, even though @Smoother put a finer point on it. @steve454 you need to brush up on your Jeff Foxworthy.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve454 Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 4 hours ago, Smoother said: you need to brush up on your Jeff Foxworthy.? You know you're a redneck if you say widgadiga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve454 Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 On 11/22/2016 at 8:24 AM, Smoother said: " widgadiga" Shouldn't it be spelled "widgadidga"? The diga part is what threw me off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HermanTheGerman Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 5 hours ago, Smoother said: @HermanTheGerman why the flock am I watching bohemian rhapsody AT 6:45 am!!!??? I don't know. Why are you ? 5 hours ago, Smoother said: @HermanTheGerman I don't see link. "is this the real life, is it just fantasy ..." 5 hours ago, Smoother said: @HermanTheGerman And when you say "thanks from my neighbor " did he or did he not appreciate you blasting the block with 70s glam rock? As always: it depends. He appreciates it when he is invited for a glass of wine and we are doing it together. He doesn't if I'm doing it alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snurre Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 4 hours ago, steve454 said: On 11/22/2016 at 3:24 PM, Smoother said: " widgadiga" Shouldn't it be spelled "widgadidga"? The diga part is what threw me off. I was going to propose "wijadija". Or wichadidga. Witchadidja. Wigachiga, wagacaga...wa...ga... ARRRGHH @Smoother! You ruined my night sleep! Go away and take your cursed word widga! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoother Posted November 24, 2016 Author Share Posted November 24, 2016 6 hours ago, steve454 said: Shouldn't it be spelled "widgadidga"? The diga part is what threw me off. 1 hour ago, Snurre said: I was going to propose "wijadija". Or wichadidga. Witchadidja. Wigachiga, wagacaga...wa...ga... ARRRGHH @Smoother! You ruined my night sleep! Go away and take your cursed word widga! All good. Spell it however you wish. I don't think I've ever seen it written down before this. Quote @HermanTheGerman "is this the real life, is it just fantasy ..." Ahhhh!! I get it now. No Bletchley Park code breaker, me. Ah shuduppayouface! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Westland Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Gasp! This is a bit awkward ... I'm just using my real name. My avatar is me and my pooch Dusty. My Chinese name is 韦士林。 What else ...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve454 Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 42 minutes ago, Chris Westland said: Gasp! This is a bit awkward ... I'm just using my real name. My avatar is me and my pooch Dusty. My Chinese name is 韦士林。 What else ...? For starters, how did you learn Chinese? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Westland Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 I do about 2-3 hours each day, reading news articles or dialog, writing short pieces and speaking with my teacher (Skype) in Harbin. My wife and I spend ~3 months in China each year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoother Posted November 25, 2016 Author Share Posted November 25, 2016 2 hours ago, Chris Westland said: I do about 2-3 hours each day, reading news articles or dialog, writing short pieces and speaking with my teacher (Skype) in Harbin. My wife and I spend ~3 months in China each year. 3 months in China, speak Chinese,? May I ask why? Learning another language is difficult enough without having to go from an alphabet to characters (or vice versa). Again, my respect to all who do. btw does anyone else think Chris looks like a young James T Kirk, captain of the star ship enterprise? What's the dog called, Spock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Westland Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 I have various contracts (Tsinghua U, Beihang U, Chinese University of Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Tech, Shanghai Public Security) and always travel on the China State's tab. My first trip to China (Shanghai) was in 1992, and I have been fascinated with their development and society since. My wife (who is Lebanese) and I really love the people and culture, and enjoy our time in China. Chinese is a seriously tough language for Westerners (but the consolation is that English is just as tough for Chinese). The dog? He's got big ears like Spock, but we call him "Dusty" (a good dog's name, and appropriate for all the hair he leaves around the house). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Westland Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 8 hours ago, Smoother said: btw does anyone else think Chris looks like a young James T Kirk, captain of the star ship enterprise? What's the dog called, Spock? Blush! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoother Posted November 25, 2016 Author Share Posted November 25, 2016 Various contracts....Shanghai Public Security.... Travel on China State tab..... Hmmmm. Sounds like if you told us what you did you'd have to kill us, and would probably have the resources to do it too. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esaj Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 On 22.11.2016 at 9:30 AM, zlymex said: Nice rack... Why so many voltage standards/references, for calibration? I just bought (used) HP34401A -bench meter + HP6632A programmable DC supply this week, awaiting them to arrive next week... Never realized so much used industry/professional level hardware is available and at quite cheap prices (compared to list-prices, the meter was 230€, the supply 110€, both cost way over 1000€ new). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunka Hunka Burning Love Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 25 minutes ago, esaj said: Nice rack... That's a strangely appropriate compliment in this situation. The Finns get straight to the point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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