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AIBU to say it's not "ect"

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IceCreamWoes · 23/08/2024 21:21

I've seen about 8 threads in the last 2 days with posters writing ect when they obviously mean etc. I probably am being U but it really does irrationally fucking irritate me!

I need to get out more, yes. I've had two (big) glasses of wine 😂.

So, am I?

OP posts:
ErrolTheDragon · 30/08/2024 17:04

lcakethereforeIam · 30/08/2024 16:55

I used to get the names of gadwall and garganey mixed up. I finally came up with, in the UK at least, gadwall are all over the place. If anyone else is having the same problem, you're welcome 😊

Thanks - yes, I do get those mixed up, though often it involves completely forgetting one or other of the names and having to look it up.

ErrolTheDragon · 30/08/2024 17:11

Though having just looked up the distribution maps on the rspb website, gadwalls aren't all over the place across the U.K. though they are in my neck of the woods. And resident all the year round unlike the garganeys so it's two tips for the price of one.Grin

lcakethereforeIam · 30/08/2024 17:12

Wrt garganey, well there aren't an(e)y 😀

Well there are, but not as man(e)y.

ErrolTheDragon · 30/08/2024 17:13

FuzzyPuffling · 30/08/2024 15:19

I do the "E for envelope" thing too. How long will it be before people ask " What's an envelope?"?

It's that rectangle with a triangle icon on your email app, obviously.

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