Don't know if this forum is for Brits only or whether on occasional bit from across the pond is welcome.
And BTW, that "colonist", not "colon-ist"...not that there's anything wrong with that.
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Sinnick
offlineMemberWelcome; not everyone here is British, it just seems that way. There's a couple of guys from the East Coast, Australian & New Zealand.
And, as from a year's time we may well have foreigners from Scotchland.
You list your occupation as comedian. You may be over-qualified ;-)
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beau-jolly
offlineMemberWe did have an American who lived in Turkey but we drove her away!
Only advice dt is to read the guidlines and try and adjust to the style of the front page rather than hoping any previous writing will make the editor change the style to fit your writing.Posted 2 months ago # -
beau-jolly
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To save you going looking for it.Posted 2 months ago # -
rikkor
offlineMemberI think the proper word is "colonial". I also live in the US, and I throw up a little in the back of my mouth every time someone uses "across the pond". Just an FYI.
Speaking of colons, I'm going for my very first colonoscopy tomorrow. No one ever told me how much fun getting older is!
Posted 2 months ago # -
Oxbridge
offlineMemberAll welcome here deeptrout. Your stuff looks very good and should start getting used soon. There's a few Americanisms you use that don't apply (e.g. starting the story with the location in brackets) but nothing terminal. Just read the guidelines and look at the style of recent FPs; they vary slightly but within certain parameters.
Hitherto, we've had one American whose ass always hurts and another whose ass is variously inflatable and/or like a watermelon. What is it with you lot and asses? And please don't threaten to sue mine...
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Gerontius
offlineMemberRikkor
I had my second colonoscopy on 12th January.
Watched it all unfold on TV too
I was driving so had to miss out on sedation - which isn't recommended.
It's not so bad once they get underway.
As with most of these things, it's the worry beforehand rather than the actual procedure.
It's only like going to the dentist...just a not very good one.
Don't forget to tell us how your ass gets on.Posted 2 months ago # -
beau-jolly
offlineMemberRikkor: Colonoscopy: Bon chance. As I am of a certain age and have stopped smoking, my doctor decided I would be a suitable candidate to fill his quota for colon screening - the bastard! Doesn't hurt a bit apart from when they inflate your Sigmund colon which hurts like very bad trapped wind. One tip: Don't be polite and try to hold it in. Let it blow back at them - they knew what they were doing! Too much information? Here's more: If the operator offers to snip a little hemorrhoid off while he/she's about it, tell her/him to f*ck right off and leave your ass alone. Have fun!
Posted 2 months ago # -
beau-jolly
offlineMemberGero: You were driving!!! I was lying down and that was bad enough. Watched it through my fingers. If there had been a sofa I would have watched from behind it.
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beau-jolly
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