The "no prepositions at the end of sentences" rule is,
to quote Fowler, ... a cherished superstition....
( L-Space - scientia sapientes vocat., Tue 26 Aug 2008, 13:57, archived)

True, but I was banking on MMoT not knowing that.
And it looks like I was right.
Churchill's line was better. He described the rule as the sort of nonsense "up with which I shall not put."
( Dr Preference AjcuiVd289, Tue 26 Aug 2008, 14:01, archived)

I almost used that quote
but Churchill's not generally regarded as a grammarian.
( L-Space - scientia sapientes vocat., Tue 26 Aug 2008, 14:03, archived)

No, but he is the acceptable face of ginger.
How's the Irish study going?
( Dr Preference AjcuiVd289, Tue 26 Aug 2008, 14:08, archived)

I've not picked up a single book in months.
I have forgotten a good deal of my Gaidhlig, and I almost need to start with Englisc all over again. Life sometimes gets in the way; in a good way, perhaps, but in the way nonetheless.
( L-Space - scientia sapientes vocat., Tue 26 Aug 2008, 14:15, archived)