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  • K KaRl

    Paul Watson wrote: flack From FLAK? :~ (Flugzeug Abwehr Kanone = anti aircraft gun)


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    Paul Watson
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    Hmm, you have brought up an oddity in the English language Karl. When I read your post I thought "doh, I mispelt flak" because yes, I meant metaphorically like anti aircraft gun FLAK. Then I looked flack up in the dictionary to make sure and flack is a word, just not what I thought. Though the definition of flack is related in a way. So yes, I meant FLAK and not a slick spokesperson. regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass South Africa Anna-Jayne Metcalfe wrote: "Cynicism has it's place in life - but it should be kept well away from your inner self." Crikey! ain't life grand?

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    • K KaRl

      Paul Watson wrote: flack From FLAK? :~ (Flugzeug Abwehr Kanone = anti aircraft gun)


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      Nic Rowan
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      That's what he meant. He just sucks at spelling :-D (mwuhahaha)


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      • P Paul Watson

        Oh, I see now. You think I am being serious? :-D Nick, it was a joke. I would never keep a dog in a car. regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass South Africa Anna-Jayne Metcalfe wrote: "Cynicism has it's place in life - but it should be kept well away from your inner self." Crikey! ain't life grand?

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        Nick Seng
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        :doh: The problem with your posts is that sometimes it's really hard to tell if you're joking or not. :-O


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        • P Paul Watson

          Hmm, you have brought up an oddity in the English language Karl. When I read your post I thought "doh, I mispelt flak" because yes, I meant metaphorically like anti aircraft gun FLAK. Then I looked flack up in the dictionary to make sure and flack is a word, just not what I thought. Though the definition of flack is related in a way. So yes, I meant FLAK and not a slick spokesperson. regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass South Africa Anna-Jayne Metcalfe wrote: "Cynicism has it's place in life - but it should be kept well away from your inner self." Crikey! ain't life grand?

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          Thanks. That's what I wanted to know, if this expression was related to FLAK, a "souvenir" of WW2 becoming an expression. Very interesting, indeed, it shows in a way how air battles were dominant for anglo-saxon countries during WW2.


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            That's what he meant. He just sucks at spelling :-D (mwuhahaha)


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            KaRl
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            Thanks. BTW, the translator[^] I use accepts his spelling :-O


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            • K KaRl

              Thanks. That's what I wanted to know, if this expression was related to FLAK, a "souvenir" of WW2 becoming an expression. Very interesting, indeed, it shows in a way how air battles were dominant for anglo-saxon countries during WW2.


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              Paul Watson
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              I have always used it and I think most South Africans do, or at least understand it. I am not sure about other english speakers. It is similar to the expression taking heat that Americans use. Actually I think taking heat is more in use by kids my age than taking flak thanks to the insidious invasion of American culture :-D As for your BOB theory, you are the expert but could be right. regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass South Africa Anna-Jayne Metcalfe wrote: "Cynicism has it's place in life - but it should be kept well away from your inner self." Crikey! ain't life grand?

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              • K KaRl

                Thanks. BTW, the translator[^] I use accepts his spelling :-O


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                Nic Rowan
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                I actually think it can be spelt either way (maybe English and American spelling). If you use it like Paul did it means excessive criticism. :)


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                • M Michael A Barnhart

                  l a u r e n wrote: no ... hang them slowly and light fires under their feet I think Roger has plenty of mine shafts for usage. He could also do some Black Powder experiments. "For as long as I can remember, I have had memories. Colin Mochrie."

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                  Michael A. Barnhart wrote: I think Roger has plenty of mine shafts for usage. He could also do some Black Powder experiments. I've got a friend with a cannon. If Roger provides the powder, wel could make quite a show of it...:cool: Anna :rose: Homepage | Tears and Laughter "Be yourself - not what others think you should be" - Marcia Graesch "Anna's just a sexy-looking lesbian tart" - A friend, trying to wind me up. It didn't work. Trouble with resource IDs? Try the Resource ID Organiser Visual C++ Add-In

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                    I actually think it can be spelt either way (maybe English and American spelling). If you use it like Paul did it means excessive criticism. :)


                    The trouble with apathy these days is nobody cares. Capital Punishment means never having to say "you again?" As easy as 3.141592653589793238462643383279502884197169


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                    KaRl
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                    I'll keep that in mind. :)


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                    • L l a u r e n

                      the bast*rds who broke into my car last nite and stole everything including my speakers and stuff actually no ... hang them slowly and light fires under their feet whatever grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr


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                      Tha's a real pain. I hope they catch whoever did it soon. :rose: Anna :rose: Homepage | Tears and Laughter "Be yourself - not what others think you should be" - Marcia Graesch "Anna's just a sexy-looking lesbian tart" - A friend, trying to wind me up. It didn't work. Trouble with resource IDs? Try the Resource ID Organiser Visual C++ Add-In

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                      • P Paul Watson

                        I have always used it and I think most South Africans do, or at least understand it. I am not sure about other english speakers. It is similar to the expression taking heat that Americans use. Actually I think taking heat is more in use by kids my age than taking flak thanks to the insidious invasion of American culture :-D As for your BOB theory, you are the expert but could be right. regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass South Africa Anna-Jayne Metcalfe wrote: "Cynicism has it's place in life - but it should be kept well away from your inner self." Crikey! ain't life grand?

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                        KaRl
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                        Ok, it was pretty clear to me till the apparition of BOB[^]... Batting Out Of The Box, Battle of the Bulge, Band Of Brothers? :confused:


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                        • K KaRl

                          Ok, it was pretty clear to me till the apparition of BOB[^]... Batting Out Of The Box, Battle of the Bulge, Band Of Brothers? :confused:


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                          Paul Watson
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                          Battle Of Britain or Battle Over Britain. The air war fought over the channel and London for Britain. regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass South Africa Anna-Jayne Metcalfe wrote: "Cynicism has it's place in life - but it should be kept well away from your inner self." Crikey! ain't life grand?

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                            Battle Of Britain or Battle Over Britain. The air war fought over the channel and London for Britain. regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass South Africa Anna-Jayne Metcalfe wrote: "Cynicism has it's place in life - but it should be kept well away from your inner self." Crikey! ain't life grand?

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                            KaRl
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                            :doh:! How could I have missed this one :sigh: It's not only about the Battle of Britain, during all WW2 allied pilots feared the very efficient german FLAK. Thanks for all these precisions.


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                            • A Anna Jayne Metcalfe

                              Michael A. Barnhart wrote: I think Roger has plenty of mine shafts for usage. He could also do some Black Powder experiments. I've got a friend with a cannon. If Roger provides the powder, wel could make quite a show of it...:cool: Anna :rose: Homepage | Tears and Laughter "Be yourself - not what others think you should be" - Marcia Graesch "Anna's just a sexy-looking lesbian tart" - A friend, trying to wind me up. It didn't work. Trouble with resource IDs? Try the Resource ID Organiser Visual C++ Add-In

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                              Then tell them they are unemployed (think about it) :rolleyes: Elaine (devious fluffy tigress) The tigress is here :-D

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                              • D David Wulff

                                That is seriously sick. That guy needs to seek professional help.


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                                David Wulff wrote: That is seriously sick. That guy needs to seek professional help. I agree. It's sort of like hooking up the shotgun to go off if someone breaks in. If you've been broken into repeatedly, it sure becomes an attractive option. But ultimately, you're killing someone who's stealing a car stereo. Bastards though they are, I would prefer to get one of those exploding blue paint cannisters that the banks use. Fix it so it goes off in their face. That's a punishment that fits the crime. Paul

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