tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136071877690262531.post2656242275963821168..comments2023-06-10T15:52:17.044+01:00Comments on Excuse Me While I Note That Down...: Like - or not like?Linda Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08845487317521150618noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136071877690262531.post-73865320107496791042012-02-23T01:10:17.446+00:002012-02-23T01:10:17.446+00:00I'm a little slow responding but I liked your ...I'm a little slow responding but I liked your flower pictures and I agree that it would depend on the character.Heather Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847855601653718033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136071877690262531.post-53944149315063846292012-02-20T17:45:54.319+00:002012-02-20T17:45:54.319+00:00Word Verification? What's that?!Word Verification? What's that?!Linda Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08845487317521150618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136071877690262531.post-18296667067843246682012-02-20T17:45:09.062+00:002012-02-20T17:45:09.062+00:00Thanks everyone - I actually have a bit of a niggl...Thanks everyone - I actually have a bit of a niggly hate-thing going on for 'I felt like' and I wondered what others think! I agree, it does depend on the character - e.g. I'd probably be more likely to use 'felt like' if I was writing from a teenage point of view.Linda Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08845487317521150618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136071877690262531.post-72275522764021073542012-02-20T16:50:03.864+00:002012-02-20T16:50:03.864+00:00Turn it into a metaphor instead of a simile. I wa...Turn it into a metaphor instead of a simile. I was walking on air. Or I walked on air. <br /><br />Thanks for the colorful burst of spring.<br /><br />Did you know you have Word Verification?Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136071877690262531.post-47747122904478388582012-02-17T21:29:44.486+00:002012-02-17T21:29:44.486+00:00I agree that it depends on the character but prefe...I agree that it depends on the character but prefer the second version personally.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136071877690262531.post-6085822281484228892012-02-17T09:57:14.195+00:002012-02-17T09:57:14.195+00:00I like the second one better, but agree the first ...I like the second one better, but agree the first sounds younger - Gwen's suggestion is even better though :-)<br /><br />The flowers are wonderful. No sign of our daffs yet.Sarah Tokeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273148070092101085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136071877690262531.post-76820875491100415002012-02-17T01:00:09.068+00:002012-02-17T01:00:09.068+00:00I agree with Alex's points, with one to add. W...I agree with Alex's points, with one to add. Why not just do 'I was walking on air'? We are already in the character's point of view, and it's generally understood the phrase means happy. Though it, as always, depends on character and context.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12106399041059595196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136071877690262531.post-64815037897365177292012-02-16T20:53:50.810+00:002012-02-16T20:53:50.810+00:00One still tries, even after all these years.One still tries, even after all these years.Paul Barehamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00762414985401425426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136071877690262531.post-17793219425048849012012-02-16T19:54:18.063+00:002012-02-16T19:54:18.063+00:00I really want it to be spring. We've had a col...I really want it to be spring. We've had a cold, snowy winter here in Colorado this year. <br /><br />As far as the sentences, it really does depend on the feel of the rest of the writing. The second does seem more formal as Alex pointed out. Go with your instinct. :)Luanne G. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762881276976395955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136071877690262531.post-71619969168337261882012-02-16T17:12:39.420+00:002012-02-16T17:12:39.420+00:00Bless, I'd forgotten just how helpful you can ...Bless, I'd forgotten just how helpful you can be. xLinda Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08845487317521150618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136071877690262531.post-71015173513721995122012-02-16T17:11:55.123+00:002012-02-16T17:11:55.123+00:00Good point, Alex. Keep shouting at those daffs......Good point, Alex. Keep shouting at those daffs... nobody will think you're crazy... ;-)Linda Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08845487317521150618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136071877690262531.post-24674060660317773192012-02-16T16:28:22.075+00:002012-02-16T16:28:22.075+00:00I felt floaty?I felt floaty?Paul Barehamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00762414985401425426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136071877690262531.post-70449225450141981942012-02-16T15:24:20.542+00:002012-02-16T15:24:20.542+00:00I really think it depends on the context. The firs...I really think it depends on the context. The first sounds 'younger' to me, the second sounds 'older' or more formal. Also a smidge more educated. Does that make sense? I guess it depends on who is speaking and what that character is like. Thanks for the pretty flowers. We've had such a mild winter (so far) that my daffs are coming up. I shout out them "FOOLS!" We could still have a blizzard, stay down where it's warm." The daffs don't listen to me. wonder why?Alex Villasantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17109677049281615295noreply@blogger.com