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| (...) I'm not lazy - just anal and particular :) I would say two cream or two sugar, implying two measures of cream or two measures of sugar. Cream and sugar can not be pluralized (in this context) as they are effectively unit-less. You could say (...) (18 years ago, 24-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| (...) My 4 year old did that. It took me 10 minutes to clean him up. (...) Speaking of foreign languages, I would expect you to say "... two creamS and two sugarS..." Is what you said correct, or were you just lazy? Just curious, because us sloppy (...) (18 years ago, 24-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| (...) Hahahaha! Almost blew a double double through my nose reading that one! -Rob A> (FYI a "double double" is a Canadian word meaning a coffee with two cream and two sugar in it) (Also FYI - I take my coffee like my life, dark and bitter. The (...) (18 years ago, 24-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| (...) Thanks for that addition Derek. One issue with high angular velocities is stalling. To get the high RPM you tend to need lots of gearing, and starting out can be a pig. Ideally, a high speed flywheel behind a CVT should work great, but I (...) (18 years ago, 24-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| (...) (URL) /ˈdæpər/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[dap-er] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation adjective 1. neat; trim; smart: He looked very dapper in his new suit. :) Dave K (18 years ago, 24-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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