New Foster Book

[bams50]

quote:Originally posted by monomaniac

That's because you live in America, Bill. If you lived elsewhere you would see it spelled that way quite often. The original spelling of the word is judgement.

Could be the same with "it's" and "its"...

Robert (Bob) Andrews Owner- Studebakeracres- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
Parish, central NY 13131

"Some people live for the rules, I live for exceptions"- 311

"It was the last chance for Studebaker to turn things around. The company was down to its last bullet, and this new small car was it. They called it the Lark"

[stude53]

Back to the topic, yes?

New Foster Book - Yes, I will acquire a copy, and no doubt, enjoy reading it.

[img=left]http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/stude53/studesmall2.jpg[/img=left]Bob Feaganes (stude53)
53 Starliner Hardtop
Newton Grove, NC

[avantilover]

In relation to "it's" + "its" the first is short for "it is." Perhaps an example would be: in relation to a bad post "it's rubbish" whereas in reference to a car we would say the Packard that Sal found has its original interior.

John Clements
Avantilover, your South Australian Studebaker lover!!!
Secretary Studebaker Car Club of SA (as of 3/19/08)
Lockleys South Australia

[Commander51]

So, tell me...is it "anal-retentive" or "anal retentive" ?
Inquiring minds want to know..........[]


51 Commander State Sedan
Butler PA

[Bill Pressler]

I remember learning that for the possessive use, it should be "its" (no apostrophe). I think this was from Miss Christopher in fourth grade (she's still around and in town and still owns her light blue 6-cylinder '65 Mustang, although has it in storage. It was her regular car throughout the '80's. When I had her, in the late '60's, her car was a solid black '56 Chevy Bel Air 4-door sedan, V8. She was the typical never-married school-marmish type, but had good taste in cars!).

This lady, if she didn't like your handwriting, would write in perfect Peterson handwriting, from the lower-left edge of your paper to the upper-right, "Illegible".

Sorry to ramble, but this topic brought up a fun memory!

Bill Pressler
Kent, OH
'63 Lark Daytona Skytop R1

quote:Originally posted by avantilover

In relation to "it's" + "its" the first is short for "it is." Perhaps an example would be: in relation to a bad post "it's rubbish" whereas in reference to a car we would say the Packard that Sal found has its original interior.

John Clements
Avantilover, your South Australian Studebaker lover!!!
Secretary Studebaker Car Club of SA (as of 3/19/08)
Lockleys South Australia

[Avantidon]

Are we now known as the Studebaker English Forum or are we still members of the Studebaker Forum. Yes, the Studebakers spoke German and learned English but I don'tthink they majored in the minors like we are right now on this thread.

[studegary]

quote:Originally posted by studegary

I was responding to A1956GoldenHawk's request for a "review" {input/opinion}. Am I not entitled to my own opinion? I respect that your opinion may vary from mine. I did say that I am glad that I bought the book.

This was in response to BAMS50 post. I added this because others thought that I was referring to them. BAMS50 has since responded explaining his position on this. I think that we should just let this lie now.

Gary L.
Wappinger, NY

SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer

Gary L.
Wappinger, NY

SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer