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Date:         Fri, 22 Jun 2012 20:01:08 -0500
Reply-To:     mcneely4@COX.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: curbs and kerbs, friday
Comments: To: Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@q.com>
In-Reply-To:  <E07D01A5-416A-47F9-914B-E8A9205B4F18@q.com>
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I always use an Aussie dictionary.

---- Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@q.com> wrote: > Not a Canadian dictionary, eh? > > Karl Wolz > Sent from my electronic umbilicus > > On Jun 22, 2012, at 12:43 PM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET> wrote: > > > My dictionary defines a "curb" as a concrete border or row of stones along the edge of a street. It gives no variant spelling. Under "kerb" it simply says, "Variant of curb." > > > > mcneely > > > > ---- Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote: > >> what is this "curb" thing "people" are writing about?............. I wish folk would explain such technical "jargon"....... is it "related" to a "kerb"? > >> > >> BenT, I'm glad you put in your location, but please state van year and engine type. > >> > >> > >> :) > >> > >> alistair > >> > >> > >> On 2012-06-22, at 9:29 AM, Ben T wrote: > >> > >>> First thing you learn if you want to park in the streets of San Francisco: > >>> > >>> Downhill: Turn towards the curb > >>> Uphill: Turn away from the curb > >>> > >>> You can always tell the tourists from the locals. The Flatlandians are the ones who fail to curb their wheels & forget don't engage the parking brakes. Some can even be observed running after their car.:-) > >>> > >>> > >>> BenT > >>> > >>> sent from my electronic leash > > > > -- > > David McNeely

-- David McNeely


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