On Tue, 24 Dec 2013 15:51:25 +0000, Stephen wrote:

> On 23/12/2013 9:53 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> On Mon, 23 Dec 2013 21:13:12 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>>
>>> Who are you calling a Stretch, Jimmy. ;-)
>>
>> Sorry, Stevie, that was Samantha.
>>
>>
>>>
> My turn to use the "S" word again.
> 
> Jimmy is a signifier that someone is from Glasgow. Every second person,
> including women, is called Jimmy.

Hehehehehe.  It was also a nickname I had when I was a young'un.

> 
> As long as you have a "y" or "ie" at the end of your name. It is okay.
> Stevie is acceptable.

I hope so, because that was a nickname my little brother had when *he* 
was a young'un.  His proper name is also spelled the same way yours is - 
the number of times he was erroneously called "Stephanie" as a result is 
legendary.

>>>>
>>> OMG! Someone who thinks the journey is better than the arrival.
>>
>> Well, it depends on the destination, usually.  But in this particular
>> case, the journey's the point - because we all *know* the destination.
>>
> 
> And that is?

We're not there yet. ;)

Jim

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