What Do Fellow Pentaxians Do For A Living?

Mercifulfate · 04-02-2018, 06:23 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

It's just a casual English usage of "you guys", inclusive of everyone.

We have many female members here

OK Let me check an English Dictionary. Oxford: chiefly British : a person of grotesque appearance,
NOUN
A rope or line fixed to the ground to secure a tent or other structure.
NOUN informal, A man.
VERB
Make fun of; ridicule. ‘she never stopped guying him about his weight’

I'd say I am guying the op about their choice of words. I do however hope he isn't guy in his appearance and he has a good guy on a tripod should the wind pick up. Oxford is a wonderful dictionary.

racingsnake · 04-02-2018, 06:29 AM

Two jobs here:
- ambulance officer
- pediatric massage therapist

**BigMackCam** · 04-02-2018, 06:36 AM - **6 Likes**

Originally posted by Mercifulfate

OK Let me check an English Dictionary. Oxford: chiefly British : a person of grotesque appearance,
NOUN
A rope or line fixed to the ground to secure a tent or other structure.
NOUN informal, A man.
VERB
Make fun of; ridicule. ‘she never stopped guying him about his weight’

I'd say I am guying the op about their choice of words. I do however hope he isn't guy in his appearance and he has a good guy on a tripod should the wind pick up. Oxford is a wonderful dictionary.

Merriam Webster:

Definition of guy
1 a : man, fellow
b : person —used in plural to refer to the members of a group regardless of sex

Welcome to the forums

**csa** · 04-02-2018, 06:54 AM - **2 Likes**

A gal here; I don't take offense to be called "one of the guys"!

Many of my hobbies have been "guy orientated", and I've always been made to feel most welcome.

BTW, retired, ex Stand-in District Manager for Avon Products.

Roadboat24 · 04-02-2018, 07:26 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

I give potentially lethal drugs to relative strangers.

I take potentially lethal drugs that I get from relative strangers.

SSGGeezer · 04-02-2018, 07:36 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Mercifulfate

OK Let me check an English Dictionary. Oxford: chiefly British : a person of grotesque appearance,
NOUN
A rope or line fixed to the ground to secure a tent or other structure.
NOUN informal, A man.
VERB
Make fun of; ridicule. ‘she never stopped guying him about his weight’

I'd say I am guying the op about their choice of words. I do however hope he isn't guy in his appearance and he has a good guy on a tripod should the wind pick up. Oxford is a wonderful dictionary.

How well does being a pedant pay?

robtcorl · 04-02-2018, 07:38 AM

Retired crew chief (aka party chief) from land surveying.

**boriscleto** · 04-02-2018, 08:58 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mercifulfate

So you imagine there is not a single woman on the Pentax forum?

It just means he's not from the American South...or Pittsburgh...

**aslyfox** · 04-02-2018, 09:15 AM

Originally posted by LeDave

What do you guys do to make ends meet?

I comment,

too much for some

,

on a certain forum

still licensed to do what I have been able to do since 1982

but haven't actively pursued such work since 2008

try to convince the spouse to allow me to spend money on things, including but not limited to Pentax gear

still seeking knowledge about any and all things

hoping folks understand, enjoy or at the very least tolerate my attempts at humor ( humour for those who can't speak proper English )

dick897 · 04-02-2018, 09:27 AM - **3 Likes**

Firefighter for 15 years and hopefully for another 13 years

**mattb123** · 04-02-2018, 09:43 AM - **2 Likes**

Software engineer for 18 years, IT tech, then director before that. I also make a small amount from photography which I promptly spend on gear and travel!

pentaxfall · 04-02-2018, 10:24 AM - **1 Like**

I have been working as s/w developer for past 23 years. In a way I have two jobs. First job is to work where ever I am employed. My 2nd job is to prepare for next job interview. Contract duration is getting shorter and shorter from past 5 years. So no time for photography.

tuco · 04-02-2018, 10:53 AM - **8 Likes**

Good thing the forum does not have a bunch of hypersensitive millennials that would be triggered by the use of gender pronouns.

**savoche** · 04-02-2018, 11:00 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Aslyfox

humour for those who can't speak proper English

Blimey! I nearly spilt my tea into the keyboard there!

Seriously, when did the people of the dominions start spelling "humour" properly?

**aslyfox** · 04-02-2018, 11:06 AM

Originally posted by savoche

Blimey! I nearly spilt my tea into the keyboard there!

Seriously, when did the people of the dominions start spelling "humour" properly?

I think that certain countries that claim to use the English language have a strong " U " lobby which requires the addition of an unnecessary " u "

colour vs color

flavour vs flavor

behaviour vs behavior

humour vs humor

rumour vs rumor

honour vs honor

armour vs armor

american english - "ou" versus "o" in spelling words like "color"/"colour" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

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04-02-2018, 06:23 AM - 1 Like	#16
Mercifulfate Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 92	Originally posted by BigMackCam It's just a casual English usage of "you guys", inclusive of everyone. We have many female members here OK Let me check an English Dictionary. Oxford: chiefly British : a person of grotesque appearance, NOUN A rope or line fixed to the ground to secure a tent or other structure. NOUN informal, A man. VERB Make fun of; ridicule. ‘she never stopped guying him about his weight’ I'd say I am guying the op about their choice of words. I do however hope he isn't guy in his appearance and he has a good guy on a tripod should the wind pick up. Oxford is a wonderful dictionary.

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BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,642	Originally posted by Mercifulfate OK Let me check an English Dictionary. Oxford: chiefly British : a person of grotesque appearance, NOUN A rope or line fixed to the ground to secure a tent or other structure. NOUN informal, A man. VERB Make fun of; ridicule. ‘she never stopped guying him about his weight’ I'd say I am guying the op about their choice of words. I do however hope he isn't guy in his appearance and he has a good guy on a tripod should the wind pick up. Oxford is a wonderful dictionary. Merriam Webster: Definition of guy 1 a : man, fellow b : person —used in plural to refer to the members of a group regardless of sex Welcome to the forums

04-02-2018, 06:54 AM - 2 Likes	#19
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	A gal here; I don't take offense to be called "one of the guys"! Many of my hobbies have been "guy orientated", and I've always been made to feel most welcome. BTW, retired, ex Stand-in District Manager for Avon Products.

04-02-2018, 07:26 AM - 1 Like	#20
Roadboat24 Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 486	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock I give potentially lethal drugs to relative strangers. I take potentially lethal drugs that I get from relative strangers.

04-02-2018, 07:36 AM - 2 Likes	#21
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Originally posted by Mercifulfate OK Let me check an English Dictionary. Oxford: chiefly British : a person of grotesque appearance, NOUN A rope or line fixed to the ground to secure a tent or other structure. NOUN informal, A man. VERB Make fun of; ridicule. ‘she never stopped guying him about his weight’ I'd say I am guying the op about their choice of words. I do however hope he isn't guy in his appearance and he has a good guy on a tripod should the wind pick up. Oxford is a wonderful dictionary. How well does being a pedant pay?

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robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Retired crew chief (aka party chief) from land surveying.

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boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,473	Originally posted by Mercifulfate So you imagine there is not a single woman on the Pentax forum? It just means he's not from the American South...or Pittsburgh...

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aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,576	Originally posted by LeDave What do you guys do to make ends meet? I comment, too much for some , on a certain forum still licensed to do what I have been able to do since 1982 but haven't actively pursued such work since 2008 try to convince the spouse to allow me to spend money on things, including but not limited to Pentax gear still seeking knowledge about any and all things hoping folks understand, enjoy or at the very least tolerate my attempts at humor ( humour for those who can't speak proper English )

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mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Software engineer for 18 years, IT tech, then director before that. I also make a small amount from photography which I promptly spend on gear and travel!

04-02-2018, 10:24 AM - 1 Like	#27
pentaxfall Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bangalore, India Posts: 581	I have been working as s/w developer for past 23 years. In a way I have two jobs. First job is to work where ever I am employed. My 2nd job is to prepare for next job interview. Contract duration is getting shorter and shorter from past 5 years. So no time for photography.

04-02-2018, 11:00 AM - 1 Like	#29
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by Aslyfox humour for those who can't speak proper English Blimey! I nearly spilt my tea into the keyboard there! Seriously, when did the people of the dominions start spelling "humour" properly?

04-02-2018, 11:06 AM	#30
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,576	Originally posted by savoche Blimey! I nearly spilt my tea into the keyboard there! Seriously, when did the people of the dominions start spelling "humour" properly? I think that certain countries that claim to use the English language have a strong " U " lobby which requires the addition of an unnecessary " u " colour vs color flavour vs flavor behaviour vs behavior humour vs humor rumour vs rumor honour vs honor armour vs armor american english - "ou" versus "o" in spelling words like "color"/"colour" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

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