Philbo, thanks, I do try hard to spell correctly, however my spelling deteriorates proportionately with the amount of whisky I sup.

Tom The Geezer: No, I don't hate words, all words have meaning, I hate the misuse or misapplication of words.

I know we have to accept that language changes, whether good or bad, but I have a limit as to what I will accept.
I confess to being a literalist. This comes from loving the study of the Bible, where words have tremendous meaning.

So when someone looks at my thick kilt and says "that's cool", i tend to want to reply - no, it's very warm actually.

I know, I'm a pain in the rear end, but I'm happy