Newsgroup: it.cultura.linguistica.inglese
Titolo: ICLIng FAQ Delay and Apology

The undersigned, having experienced many months of computer angst, and
having now acquired a new, all singing, all dancing gizmo,wishes it to be
known that the FAQ's relating to our august newsgroup, have not been 'lost,
stolen or strayed'. (cfr: Winnie ther Pooh).
Whilst apologising for the delay, this serves to inform all concerned that
the work is progressing, and indeed is almost nearing completion.
There remain however, two areas for which any and all input
would be gratefully accepted. They are:
1) information (whether on the Web or from institutes etc) regarding
lodgings/employment opportunities for those wishing to travel to either the
UK or the US for a 'limited period'; (possibly Ireland as well, as I seem to
recall
we've been asked about it as well)
2) actual grammatical Questions.
For the latter, if no suggestions are forthcoming, they shall be omitted
with a general suggestion to post a specific question to the group for it to
be dealt with here. In time, perhaps, the FAQ's can be added to,
incorporating said questions.
Thanking you all for your patience and with a special thanks to those who
have so far contributed invaluable suggestions/information.
I remain, as always,
Bambi
dtb

dtb
yours humbly,
and grateful for your work
Gennaro
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 "Before the cock crows thrice the site will be on line"?
Dear Gennaro,
A pleasure to know you are still with us and also to know you are well,
slaying and
conquering.
Your difficulty regarding the above-mentioned cock crowing, appears not to
be a difficulty at all, and the news regarding ICLIng's web site is good
indeed. I shall attempt to ensure I cease all forms of diddle-daddle and
proceed in earnest in completing the  FAQ's.
Your work on the web site is much appreciated by all.
Be well.
I remain, as always, ecc.,
Bambi
dtb


Dear Bambi,
If I can help you in any way, please let me know.
I want you to know we all appreciate very much the work you are doing
for our "august" NG.  I personally feel you deserve at least a glass of
bolly (see...I remember....I told you I was educable) and will see to
it that you get treated to one (or two) when we have our "raduno".
Now since I have your attention and we're on the subject of alcoholic
beverages I'd like to ask a question.  When I was in London (many years
ago) I had a delicious drink, a mixture of lemonade and beer the name
of which escapes me at the moment.  I have mentioned it to several
people in the States and no one has ever heard of it.  Am I dreaming or
does it really exist?  What's it called?  I am a teetotaler and have
been one for many years, but that is something I wouldn't mind trying
again.
Bye
Arianna
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 again.
Dear Arianna,
The enticing promise of a glass of bolly, as you well know, will go a long
way towards making the undersigned do many things she perhaps, might not
otherwise consider. However, attempting to formulate the  FAQ  for The
Realm, is reward enough in itself.  I shall however, take you up on your
offer of one or two bollies at our forthcoming raduno and perchance, we
might even manage to have you join us with a glass of Shandy.
As Loki has written, Shandy is the name of the  drink in question.  In
America, I always noticed (especially in Irish pubs in Manhattan) that it
was made with Seven-Up and beer. Perhaps the next time you are overcome with
an urge to try it, you could suggest that to you friendly barman.
Alternatively Schweppes lemonade and beer. There is nothing else in the
concoction, so it should not be that hard to duplicate.
Thanking you also for your offer of help - though in this you have already
provided a wealth of information,
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