tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20291006.post6631514156420986392..comments2024-02-04T20:57:58.093-08:00Comments on Sex In A Submarine: My Love / Hate Of Travelwcmartellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18075242897910568801noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20291006.post-68164365586079012542008-04-23T12:36:00.000-07:002008-04-23T12:36:00.000-07:00I realize this is a very old conversation, I was j...I realize this is a very old conversation, I was just frustrated trying to finalize plans for a trip with my girlfriend and Googled "I hate travel". Your blog came up.<BR/><BR/>The comments that amuse me are the cross cultural ones where the folks in the UK are arguing about terminology. <BR/><BR/>Apparently this is a sticking point, as they have made commercials where American comedians have to change their routine to accommodate British audiences as they seem to think that the words we use for things are wrong. <BR/><BR/>The amusing part to me, is that nearly every part of the US has a different name for their transit system, only is the "subway" the "subway" in New York. In Washington DC it's the "metro" not to be confused with the one in Paris. In Boston it's the "T", in Chicago it's the "El", in San Francisco it's "BART" and in Atlanta where I currently live it's "Marta". So most places here if you used the word "subway" you'd still be confusing someone. My advice to you lucky Brits is to look at the exchange rate and smile.<BR/><BR/>I still hate travel.Robynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14481326279036324296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20291006.post-41299868596222514472007-07-07T08:05:00.000-07:002007-07-07T08:05:00.000-07:00more forks than courses lolYes, that's the part I ...<I>more forks than courses</I> lol<BR/><BR/>Yes, that's the part I also love. Arrival.<BR/><BR/>Wow, it's never glamorous is it? I'm 6' 5" and can seldom sleep either. And I adore London, having lived there for over a decade. I would love driving across Westminster Bridge at night - everything quiet and Parliament lit-up like it was made of matches or something. :)<BR/><BR/>I love the books so no doubt I'd love a seminar. One day, Mr. M I promise to do so. But it'll be on the westcoast somewhere.crosswordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10495338772991002583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20291006.post-54545516556047270292007-07-06T12:32:00.000-07:002007-07-06T12:32:00.000-07:00So how many times a day does the wireless service ...So how many times a day does the wireless service give up?Good Doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10789861569691613179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20291006.post-67027982786937472542007-07-06T11:34:00.000-07:002007-07-06T11:34:00.000-07:00Fuckin French hmmmmmph.Fuckin French hmmmmmph.English Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04686490554533309973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20291006.post-22702773942764823922007-07-06T10:57:00.000-07:002007-07-06T10:57:00.000-07:00Hey you two - knock it off!I try my best to "trans...Hey you two - knock it off!<BR/><BR/>I try my best to "translate" for my audience. Last night when I did my thriller class, I said "flat" and "flatmate" instead of apartment and roommate when talking about APARTMENT ZERO. I figure here the majority of my readers are in the US, so I "translate" for them. Tube becomes subway, etc.<BR/><BR/>That doesn't mean I don't use American words and phrases - I always catch myself saying "game" instead of "match" for example. But I try to get my point across.<BR/><BR/>Oddly, I am using a French wireless service which has a deal with my US wireless service right now... so everything except the posts themselves is in French on this page. <BR/><BR/>- Billwcmartellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18075242897910568801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20291006.post-20973131535084670732007-07-06T10:36:00.000-07:002007-07-06T10:36:00.000-07:00Yes, in hinsight it was unfair. It was also about ...Yes, in hinsight it was unfair. It was also about subtext and patronizing attitudes. As perhaps your original post was.English Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04686490554533309973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20291006.post-39410847901333258362007-07-06T10:05:00.000-07:002007-07-06T10:05:00.000-07:00Hey come on, that's a little unfair, if anything I...Hey come on, that's a little unfair, if anything I was saying I was amused with myself for noticing. If it comes of as attitude, I'm sorry, it certainly wasn't intended that way, besides I know Bill's frequently in London, tis where I met him last year, it's just my attempt at light hearted humour.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20291006.post-72130904734125118212007-07-06T08:55:00.000-07:002007-07-06T08:55:00.000-07:00It amuses you? Bill is a frequent visitor and is w...It amuses you? Bill is a frequent visitor and is well aware of the nuances. I didn't notice the subway angle because he writes primarily for an American audience. Not for your edification and entertainment.<BR/><BR/>Lose the attitude.English Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04686490554533309973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20291006.post-3143876313345799952007-07-06T08:25:00.000-07:002007-07-06T08:25:00.000-07:00Aha, the American Writer has arrived. It never cea...Aha, the American Writer has arrived. It never ceases to amuse me how strange we can be as people, how comfortable we can be with our cultured language & only notice it when others aren't quite of the exact same language.<BR/><BR/>In your entertaining passage I had to pause & translate the word Subway every time I read it, I always think of the sandwich shop, never the tube (that's what we call it). <BR/><BR/>There was a Tube derailment yesterday, I'm glad to hear you're okay. I hope you enjoy the rest of your stay anyway :) & look forward to your next post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com