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Old 18-08-2006, 17:30   #1
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Consider me clueless please

What the heck is <G>? I'm sorry but I don't get it. Big thanks to the first to set me straight.

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Old 18-08-2006, 18:27   #2
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What the heck is <G>?
Adding the emotions to postings that you miss when you don't see the person speaking has long been a goal.

<g> - grin
<G> - big grin

Also you see

So, it is possible to read between the lines.

Hope this helps and welcome to the forum. I was just down to Houston a week ago. Actually was able to find cooler weather, but no that much cooler.
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Old 19-08-2006, 11:02   #3
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And here are some symbols that might be of interest

sailboat................................_/)

gone sailing~~~~~~~~~~_/)

gone fishing ><)))0>......................._/)

multihull......................_-/)

cutter rig.................._/))

pig


<) . . (>
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very big smile :-{)}

Asiain smile (^_^)

tears (*_,*)

There is a bunch more but they take a long time to fill in........................._/)
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I suspect the following are primarily from UK side of the pond:

SWMBO - She Who must be obeyed (wife)
AFAIK - As far as I know
IIRC - If I recall correctly
BTW - By the way
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Old 19-08-2006, 14:43   #5
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Funny stuff you've typed up there Rick. Funny!!

I especially liked the happy bumps!!
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Old 19-08-2006, 23:08   #6
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Delmarrey, you have WAY too much time on your hands Rick, you too, but I suspect the honey do's will take care of that pretty soon _-/)
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Ooohh.... what a cute little pig!!
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