The Card Collectors Bulletin- Aug. 1, 1944, Whole No. 31

[Leon]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

As long as we're vaguely on the subject, you do know that "your welcome" is incorrect.

of course.....common mistake

[barrysloate]

Is it debatable? I don't think so. It's just a contraction for "you are welcome."

[Leon]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

Is it debatable? I don't think so. It's just a contraction for "you are welcome."

First of all I meant to take that word "debatable" out of my message. However, my initial thought was why in the world do almost ALL of the phrases I ever see say "your welcome" and not "you're welcome"?.......again, I didn't mean to leave that word in the message title of my last post. It was a mistake on top of a mistake.

[barrysloate]

Originally Posted by Leon

First of all I meant to take that word "debatable" out of my message. However, my initial thought was why in the world do almost ALL of the phrases I ever see say "your welcome" and not "you're welcome"?.......again, I didn't mean to leave that word in the message title of my last post. It was a mistake on top of a mistake.

Interesting, because I've never seen it used. "Your welcome" would actually mean "the welcome belonging to you." Does that make any sense? Maybe in some context, but I can't think of any at the moment.

[Rob D.]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

Interesting, because I've never seen it used. "Your welcome" would actually mean "the welcome belonging to you." Does that make any sense? Maybe in some context, but I can't think of any at the moment.

"Your welcome when the prince entered the building was totally inappropriate."

[barrysloate]

Also:

We welcomed you last week, and we are extending your welcome for a second week.

[barrysloate]

There are situations where the royal "we" is entirely acceptable. For example, if you are a sole proprietor you might prefer to use "we" to create the illusion that your business actually consists of more than one person. But the chatboard is by nature very informal, and Bruce's use of "we", as I've told him countless times, is inappropriate.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

There are situations where the royal "we" is entirely acceptable. For example, if you are a sole proprietor you might prefer to use "we" to create the illusion that your business actually consists of more than one person. But the chatboard is by nature very informal, and Bruce's use of "we", as I've told him countless times, is inappropriate.

Why does wanting to deceive the public make the usage acceptable?

[judsonhamlin]

Thanks for posting that, Leon. Great references to the war (Lionel Carter going to New Guinea) and it is interesting that the short-print T205's were in demand even then.
BTW, I will also gladly pay $.75 for all O'Hara (St.L.) cards

[barrysloate]

I give up Peter, why?

[autograf]

For Bill.........
T69 Helmar Historic Homes..............
Pretty easily found on ebay.........not very expensive.........
The Kimball album is another story..........