2NN
Your sense of humour is fantastic!
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Thanks, nothing in particular, just GSOH ;-)))

Mila

Didn't know but guessed: CSOH = great sense of humour, right? )))

CSOH = C2H5OH Is that correct?

2NN
If my sclerosis serves me right,
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Oh, dear! Sclerosis serves you rather wrong, to say no more...

A few posts above I suggested a new topic
"Would you like a glass of wine?"
Basically, IT'S all about Food, Drinks...

2Romeo
Let's leave it at this very early stage:-)))

2 NN: 4Yrs without alcohol? Please take my respect :)

2NN
Nearly...
G-general
However I like your guess more:-)))))))

Romeo

Oh my, no need of any respect.
It's not my will, but my doctor's strict order.
Being an air traffic controller at 48 is too hard.
Duodenal ulcer, you know. (((

Mila:
called the police

why do you use THE article here? police in general but not the specific one

police and the - like best friends - cannot exist without each other ))))

Штурман ёмоё | форум автора сообщения

why do you use THE article here? police in general but not the specific one
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А "полиция" - это всеобщее название правоохранительных органов независимо от деления по регионам, отделам и т.д. Примерно как "океан" или "море" - "the ocean", "the sea" - тоже ведь собирательное понятие. Другое дело - "a policeman" или отдельно взятое подразделение полиции.

2Штурман ёмоё
"The"is necessary because in your sentence, where The Past Perfect was used, the case was that the Police should have been contacted, but not The Ambulance or The Fire Brigade...
Yur are right, saying that in general without any context you may use no article or if you specify for example METROPOLITAN POLICE.

Guys, "police" without "the" is nonsense whether we speak of general or specific notions.

And what about the homework that Mila gave the audience?

2NN
Sorry to hear that,,,
Anyway
It's not my will, but my doctor's strict order.
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my will- my legal document declaring (a person's)my wishes regarding the disposal of (their) my property when they pass away...
It's better that you say
This is not my personal wish

2 NN: oh, U're an ATC.. It's a cruel work, I know..even in Russia.

Mila

And what about this: "Not my will but Thine be done!"?

No property meant. )))

Romeo

I'd say - especially in Russia this work is cruel. ))))

2MSL
And what about the homework that Mila gave the audience?
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Bravo!!
Where is your HW, gentlemen????
So far only one credit...

I'd say - especially in Russia this work is cruel. ))))
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Maybe. But not because of the heavy traffic. Otherwise we wouldn't have to wait at holding point several minutes while landing traffic is approaching turning to base.

Mila: what U mean? Which homework? I've missed something? Oo))

2NN

This is my turn to be amazed by your knowledge of Ancient English????

Not my will but Thine be done!
Used to indicate the one or ones belonging to thee -an old word for `you', used only when addressing one person, especially God.
Nobody talks like that nowdays:-((((

Mila,
please accept my sincere apology buy as an adequate student I haven't done even one fifth of what you assigned.

2 NN: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v ... )))) Have fun!

Used to indicate the one or ones belonging to thee -an old word for `you', used only when addressing one person, especially God.
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Repeat please in a plain language. :)

TO THOSE LAZY BUGGERS, WHO PLAY TRUANT, SKIP LESSONS AND IGNORE TEACHER'S ASSINGMENTS
A REMINDER
Please write a short story (IN ENGLISH, SLANG-FREE)- 10 lines at least...
Deadline-tomorrow PM.

2MSL
Repeat please in a plain language. :)
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Please proceed to NN

Mila

Nobody talks like that nowdays.
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When it comes to "Thy, Thee, Thine, etc," can't agree more.
As to "It's not my will I just have to do that" - why not?

E.g.
against one's will — против чьей-л. воли
a will of one's own — своеволие
to implement the will of the majority — осуществлять желание большинства
to impose one's will on smb. — навязывать свою волю кому-л.
to show good will — продемонстрировать доброжелательность, добрую волю
to work with the will to succeed — работать с желанием добиться успеха
to have one's will — добиться своего

2NN
RE:will
Good job and you are right..
The original sentence sounds very RUSSIAN
It should be like
It's against my will but my Doctor's order--wonderful!!!

See you and your HW tomorrow, lads!!
Was nice to talk to you.
Bye for now

Mila

Thanks, doing like that we are sure to succeed in improving our English, whether consciously or not. ))))

2NN: Anyhow, I hope it will be useful for all of us))

Romeo

No doubt. It is really so!
Pity, all is over for today.
Bye guys, hope to see you soon. )))

Всех с великим праздникоМ ПОБЕДЫ!

NN
Guys, "police" without "the" is nonsense whether we speak of general or specific notions

to tell the truth, i feel that police needs THE :) But couldn't find the logical reasoning

Mila, coming back to the past perfect and calling the police, what if smth has happened 2 minutes ago and i'm asking this question just at the crime scene, is it still incrrect?

2Штурман ёмоё
Mila, coming back to the past perfect and calling the police, what if smth has happened 2 minutes ago and i'm asking this question just at the crime scene, is it still incrrect?
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Let's see
It happened 2 minutes ago. You are now at the scene.You understand that something has been done that can't be changed.< Result>.Naturally you start thinking
If the police had been informed /contacted (before)...,it (the crime)could have been prevented, and as a result you would not be standing at the scene, where you are now( at the crime scene).

I don't understand what's going on but this is the 3-d time I am trying to specify the fact
It happened 2 minutes ago.

Hi Mila,
will i get A+ for this?

It was a quiet night. Not a creature was starring.
Good old Trevor McKay, the former RAF pilot and Battle of Britain veteran, was tossing and turning in his bed. He was too exited to sleep. Tomorrow he was to make a speech in front of elementary school students about War, and answer some of their questions.
So here comes tomorrow, Trevor begins his story:
-Those were very, very scare days, kids; German f…kers were all over the sky
- Kids, Fokker is a type of German airplane, teacher makes a remark.
- No, no, no, says Trevor, those f…kers where Messerschmitts…

Hi everyone!
Yes!
A credit to Деловой, definetely.
Is this your second credit so far? Haven't you already posted your story about Vovochka..?
This is a good example of persistance and determination to master one own's level.
Keep on going!

Hello, ladies & gentlemen!

Деловой, nice story! But Fokker was a Dutch aircraft manufacturer..:) During WWII the Fokker factories were used by Germans to build trainers and parts for the german fighters only.

Hi everyone,

I found it at last, I found... ))))
"police - (always preceded by the) the organized civil force of a state, concerned with maintenance of law and order, the detection and prevention of crime, etc"

No logical explanation, just we should take it as it is. )))
Штурман ёмоё, if you specify the time at which something happened - no Perfect Tense forms can be used.

Just correction:-)))
Metropolitan police/Dorset police/London police-no article
It's better to stay away from them...the far the better

Any news on when episode 17 of "Prison Break" gets aired? Or nobody's watching this?

Grammar
If the event took place 2 mins ago-Past Simple
If the event could be dealt with (to call the police) before the event that took place 2mins ago- Past perfect, to show that one event ( possible phone call to the police earlier) happened before the event that took place 2 mins ago.

2xolodenko
Is it a New topic about hobbies?
Unfortunately didn't watch any episodes ;-(((

Mila, here is a SCARY story for you :)

It was told to me by an FA and it's not the 1st time it has happened..

One crusty cap (he was a complete ass...) was dishing out his brand of chauvinistic to a FA and this day she had enough. After he finished chewing her out for not servicing his needs quickly enough, she proceeded with her plan for revenge :))))

She took his crew meal which consisted of a sandwitch, removed the bread and went into the WC. There she locked the door and opened the lid to the toilet. She took the bread and used it to wipe the inner bowl of the toilet including the underside of the seat making sure to include a few black curly hairs (((((( Then she put the sandwitch back together and delivered it to Cap with a sincere apology for taking so long..)))) She stuck around long enough to watch him taking his first bite! ))) "Always treat everyone with respect, sir, or sometimes u'll get the another one lesson!" - she said :)

)))

Mila,

Let me tell a story which took place more than 20 years ago.
This a case from my professional practice.
Everything was going on as usual on that day: planes were taxiing to and from their parking stands, some were in the air approaching the aerodrom, some were departing. No signs of alert. Among others there was a TU-154 destined to fly to Sochy, taxiing to the holding point for Runway 18L. The Captain of the crew was a very experienced pilot - Sharkiy. Maybe Штурман ёмоё knows him. As they rolled down the fourth taxiway, suddenly I heard a sound of explosion, not very loud, but it made me alerted. By means of binoculars I carefilly examined the plane and found out its starboard undercarriage had one of its tyres burst. At that moment the TU had come to the holding line and Sharkiy requested lining up. There was another aircraft on short final so I instructed them to hold position. Sharkiy was a sort of pilot who never left situation entirely unclarified. He asked about the distance at which the landing plane was and after getting the answer began to assure me that they would be able to take off at least three times as, in their opinion, the distance was yet great enough. I had to disappoint them and suggested that they take a look at their starboard undercarriage. All talks ceased at once. )))) After the approaching plane landed, Sharkiy requested taxiing back to the parking stand they left a few minutes ago. His didn't sound that self-assuredly as before. The flight was delayed for about 3 hours. But I still feel satisfied that in good time managed to prevent them from taking off with a burst tyre.

xolodenko

I have already watched the 17th, 18th and even 19th episodes. )))
Why not check here: http://torrents.ru

Right...guys
2Romeo
Sounds promising! Good effort.
However the request was for 10 lines minimum...
Can't mark your work at this stage...
Please add 3 more lines.

2NN
Good effort and a lot of aviation terms.
I will leave some spaces where I think that some correction is required.
Let me tell a story which took place OR (HAPPENED) more than 20 years ago.
This.... a case from my professional practice.
Everything was going on as usual on that day: planes were taxiing to and from their parking stands, some were in the air approaching the aerodrom, some were departing. No signs of alert. Among others there was a TU-154 destined to fly to Sochy, taxiing to the holding point for Runway 18L. The Captain of the crew was a very experienced pilot - Sharkiy. Maybe Штурман ёмоё knows him...... As they rolled...... down the fourth taxiway, I suddenly heard a sound .....of explosion, not very loud, but it made me alert.... By means of binoculars.... I carefilly examined the plane and found out its starboard undercarriage had one of its tyres burst. At that moment the TU had come to the holding line and Sharkiy requested lining up. There was another aircraft on short final so I instructed them to hold position. Sharkiy was a sort of pilot who never left.... situation entirely unclarified. He asked about the distance at which the landing plane was and after getting... the answer began to assure.... me that they would be able to take off at least three times as, in their opinion, the distance was yet great enough...THE SENTENCE IS TOO LONG!! I had to disappoint... them and suggested that they.... (take a) look at their starboard undercarriage. All talks ceased at once. )))) After the approaching plane landed, Sharkiy requested taxiing back to the parking stand they left.... a few minutes ago. His.... didn't sound that self-assuredly as before. The flight was delayed for about 3 hours. But I still feel satisfied that in good... time managed to prevent them from taking off with a burst tyre.