bigruss Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Really? I wouldn't consider the "t" silent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwritecode Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 It kinda depends on how you break it up. Either oft-en or of-ten. I think the first way you don’t hear the ‘t’ quite as much. But it's not silent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 People often pronounce often "offen" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 (edited) It's kind of funny cause I really don't know how I usually pronounce it when I'm talking with someone. Edited December 10, 2014 by Rowand44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 yeah I'm trying to say it in my head but I'm not sure, and now I'll probably be conscious of it next time I say it out loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 60 years for Father of the Year, Allan Kustok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I've heard grammarians say that often is supposed to be pronounced "offen" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 bunch of cool SR-71 photos here: http://sploid.gizmodo.com/rare-high-defini...bird-1670184930 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Dec 12, 2014 -> 12:54 PM) bunch of cool SR-71 photos here: http://sploid.gizmodo.com/rare-high-defini...bird-1670184930 The cockpit controls look....simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Dec 12, 2014 -> 02:06 PM) The cockpit controls look....simple. I didn't know you could fly a plane! Fly? Yes. Land? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmteam Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 South Dakota wants to remind you to not jerk and drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 I just submitted final grades for 199 people. For the first time. And I want to do this for 45 more years. F*** y'all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 South Dakota wants to remind you to not jerk and drive. Yeah, gotta keep both hands on the wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 QUOTE (farmteam @ Dec 12, 2014 -> 10:44 PM) South Dakota wants to remind you to not jerk and drive. There were many times, whilst driving, that I did not have to jerk and drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Has anyone seem what happened in Peshawar overnight? Just awful. Seeing things like that just reaffirms how lucky we are to live where we do in relation to other parts of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Dec 16, 2014 -> 08:54 AM) Has anyone seem what happened in Peshawar overnight? Just awful. Seeing things like that just reaffirms how lucky we are to live where we do in relation to other parts of the world. Yeah, and I always follow what goes in Nigeria, it's just awful, people can't even attempt to live a normal life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCaucasian Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Dec 15, 2014 -> 10:39 AM) There were many times, whilst driving, that I did not have to jerk and drive. Why use my hands when there are two perfectly good ones in the passengers seat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Wife brag: as of this very moment, my wife is now a college graduate! She has completed an associate's degree in respiratory therapy. Just judging from everybody's posts, I suspect that nearly all of us who have college degrees were fortunate enough to be able to obtain them before acquiring the responsibilities of a spouse and/or children (myself included). My wife started this process when our children were 3 and 2. I don't think I have the discipline required to be able to get a degree under those circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Congrats! That's gotta be a load of stress off of her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Dec 19, 2014 -> 09:16 AM) Wife brag: as of this very moment, my wife is now a college graduate! She has completed an associate's degree in respiratory therapy. Just judging from everybody's posts, I suspect that nearly all of us who have college degrees were fortunate enough to be able to obtain them before acquiring the responsibilities of a spouse and/or children (myself included). My wife started this process when our children were 3 and 2. I don't think I have the discipline required to be able to get a degree under those circumstances. I remember my dad worked on his doctorate while we were growing up despite having a job at IBM that required travel, loads of overtime and a two year stay in Germany. Must have taken him 8 years to do what it could have taken 2-3. Doing any sort of education post-spouse and children is incredibly difficult Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Dec 19, 2014 -> 08:16 AM) Wife brag: as of this very moment, my wife is now a college graduate! She has completed an associate's degree in respiratory therapy. Just judging from everybody's posts, I suspect that nearly all of us who have college degrees were fortunate enough to be able to obtain them before acquiring the responsibilities of a spouse and/or children (myself included). My wife started this process when our children were 3 and 2. I don't think I have the discipline required to be able to get a degree under those circumstances. That is pretty awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Dec 19, 2014 -> 08:16 AM) Wife brag: as of this very moment, my wife is now a college graduate! She has completed an associate's degree in respiratory therapy. Just judging from everybody's posts, I suspect that nearly all of us who have college degrees were fortunate enough to be able to obtain them before acquiring the responsibilities of a spouse and/or children (myself included). My wife started this process when our children were 3 and 2. I don't think I have the discipline required to be able to get a degree under those circumstances. Very cool. I am living this right now myself and its not easy but its worth it for some many reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 QUOTE (shipps @ Dec 19, 2014 -> 11:13 AM) Very cool. I am living this right now myself and its not easy but its worth it for some many reasons. For both you and Hickory's wife, it is awesome and said another way, it is also a tremendous influence on your families and kids. As a parent, being able to be that role model from a hard work, dedication perspective, being their to help your kids, etc. is all crucial, but I also think it is critical when they look up and see that you have taken great strides to educate yourself, work hard, constantly strive to do your best as well as see how you treat other people (with respect, etc). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 (edited) QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Dec 19, 2014 -> 08:16 AM) Wife brag: as of this very moment, my wife is now a college graduate! She has completed an associate's degree in respiratory therapy. Just judging from everybody's posts, I suspect that nearly all of us who have college degrees were fortunate enough to be able to obtain them before acquiring the responsibilities of a spouse and/or children (myself included). My wife started this process when our children were 3 and 2. I don't think I have the discipline required to be able to get a degree under those circumstances. That's awesome man. I have a ton of respect for anyone that can juggle going back to school with the responsibilities of being an adult. It's something I could never do. Edited December 19, 2014 by Rowand44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Dec 19, 2014 -> 01:28 PM) For both you and Hickory's wife, it is awesome and said another way, it is also a tremendous influence on your families and kids. As a parent, being able to be that role model from a hard work, dedication perspective, being their to help your kids, etc. is all crucial, but I also think it is critical when they look up and see that you have taken great strides to educate yourself, work hard, constantly strive to do your best as well as see how you treat other people (with respect, etc). Thank you Jas. You have given me the unintentional pep talk that I needed with this. Its easy to loose perspective sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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