How the Wild West looked...

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Fri May 25, 2012 8:28 am

The American West as you've never seen it before: Amazing 19th century pictures show the landscape as it was chartered for the first time | Mail Online

Enjoy !!!

Snooz · Post by **Snooz** » Fri May 25, 2012 1:42 pm

Those were wonderful photos. You'd be surprised, Nevada hasn't changed a whole heck of a lot, there's a surprising amount of open and undeveloped land that looks just like some of those photos. Southern Utah has a lot of national parks where you'll still see those amazing sandstone formations.

Post by **spot** » Fri May 25, 2012 2:23 pm

Chartered in what sense, oscar?

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Fri May 25, 2012 2:24 pm

oscar;1394306 wrote: The American West as you've never seen it before: Amazing 19th century pictures show the landscape as it was chartered for the first time | Mail Online

Enjoy !!!

Very much - wonderful photographs, thank you.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Fri May 25, 2012 2:26 pm

spot;1394359 wrote: Chartered in what sense, oscar? I don't know because I didn't write the title of the article and I care a far less.

I posted the article so our US members and anyone else could enjoy them.

Snooz · Post by **Snooz** » Fri May 25, 2012 2:30 pm

spot;1394359 wrote: Chartered in what sense, oscar?

Isn't that a map making term? A lot of that territory was Indian Country and hadn't been explored by whitey.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Fri May 25, 2012 2:36 pm

SnoozeAgain;1394362 wrote: Isn't that a map making term? A lot of that territory was Indian Country and hadn't been explored by whitey. I think you're right... I can't believe how flat Santa Fe was back then.

Post by **spot** » Fri May 25, 2012 2:40 pm

SnoozeAgain;1394362 wrote: Isn't that a map making term?
It is? That's the first I've ever heard of it then.

Snooz · Post by **Snooz** » Fri May 25, 2012 2:47 pm

Apologies, I was apparently thinking of "charted." Oscar is correct, you should probably contact the author of that article to quibble the meaning of chartered. It's important and I'll be waiting on hooks and needles for your return.

Post by **spot** » Fri May 25, 2012 2:59 pm

She quoted it, not me. She can bloody check it herself, better late than never.

Snooz · Post by **Snooz** » Fri May 25, 2012 3:05 pm

spot;1394371 wrote: She quoted it, not me. She can bloody check it herself, better late than never.

She linked it, the software here quoted it. Get a grip, for god's sake.

Post by **spot** » Fri May 25, 2012 3:11 pm

SnoozeAgain;1394372 wrote: She linked it, the software here quoted it. Get a grip, for god's sake.

That's why I asked what she meant by it. The world's too full of bloody illiteracy to propagate even more of it.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Fri May 25, 2012 3:12 pm

spot;1394371 wrote: She quoted it, not me. She can bloody check it herself, better late than never.

I copied the link from the newspaper.... I pasted It here and that's what came up.....

Why do you have to trash threads with this pedantic nonsense?

These are the first two lines when you open the link.....

These remarkable 19th century sepia-tinted pictures show the American West as you have never seen it before - as it was charted for the first time.

The photos, by Timothy O'Sullivan, are the first ever taken of the rocky and barren landscape.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... z1vvEgsOMb

Post by **LarsMac** » Fri May 25, 2012 3:12 pm

spot;1394371 wrote: She quoted it, not me. She can bloody check it herself, better late than never.

It is correct on the actual article, but the link is misspelled.

Take it up with "The Mail"

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Fri May 25, 2012 3:12 pm

spot;1394359 wrote: Chartered in what sense, oscar?

It's a f***n*g misprint.....get over it man

Posted before/during the other deluge of likewise replies......................

Post by **spot** » Fri May 25, 2012 3:13 pm

LarsMac;1394377 wrote: Take it up with "The Mail"
I'd rather chew raw offal than have anything to do with that pissant rag, thank you.

Post by **LarsMac** » Fri May 25, 2012 3:14 pm

Thanks for sharing, Oscar.

I was just down in that part of the country for a while.

And as Snooze said, It ain't changed a whole lot.

Except for Santa Fe. It's grown a bit.

Post by **spot** » Fri May 25, 2012 3:14 pm

Bruv;1394378 wrote: It's a f***n*g misprint.....get over it man

As is, presumably, "f***n*g".

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Fri May 25, 2012 3:17 pm

spot;1394381 wrote: As is, presumably, "f***n*g".

Your the b****ing linguist.

Oh no......you have drawn me into your world, and messed up a pleasant thread.

Snooz · Post by **Snooz** » Fri May 25, 2012 3:19 pm

Seriously, why did you feel the need to screw up a perfectly pleasant and interesting thread? WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU!?!

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Fri May 25, 2012 3:20 pm

LarsMac;1394380 wrote: Thanks for sharing, Oscar.

I was just down in that part of the country for a while.

And as Snooze said, It ain't changed a whole lot.

Except for Santa Fe. It's grown a bit.

You're welcome... I loved the pics of the native American's.

Post by **spot** » Fri May 25, 2012 3:22 pm

SnoozeAgain;1394383 wrote: Seriously, why did you feel the need to screw up a perfectly pleasant and interesting thread? WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU!?!

I sought information about a novel use of the word "chartered" which I'd never seen before. I had no idea it was a misprint. Or should I simply assume oscar doesn't give a damn about checking what she posts?

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Fri May 25, 2012 3:25 pm

spot;1394385 wrote: I sought information about a novel use of the word "chartered" which I'd never seen before. I had no idea it was a misprint. Or should I simply assume oscar doesn't give a damn about checking what she posts? I didn't post It for the written content. I posted It simply because I believed that our US members may enjoy seeing the amazing photography.

No sinister plot, no devious a fore thought, no Intentions... I just thought It was a nice thing to share.

AnneBoleyn · Post by **AnneBoleyn** » Sat May 26, 2012 10:26 am

I thoroughly enjoyed the photos, thx oscar. As for spot...........he's a complex man.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sat May 26, 2012 10:47 am

AnneBoleyn;1394426 wrote: I thoroughly enjoyed the photos, thx oscar. As for spot...........he's a complex man.

I enjoyed them Anne.

Spot complicated ? No

Too much time on his hands and lonely ? ........ Very probable

Post by **spot** » Sat May 26, 2012 4:04 pm

oscar;1394427 wrote: Too much time on his hands and lonely ? ........ Very probableThe more uninformed you remain about my life the better, oscar. I only wish I knew less about yours.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sat May 26, 2012 4:27 pm

spot;1394436 wrote: The more uninformed you remain about my life the better, oscar. I only wish I knew less about yours.

I have never felt the desire to become Informed about any aspect of your life Spot nor I doubt shall I ever do.

My assessment of your life Is based on your strive to filth threads at your whim. Something you have whined and carped about historically when the same fete was meted out to your own threads.

Post by **spot** » Sat May 26, 2012 4:30 pm

oscar;1394438 wrote: I have never felt the desire to become Informed about any aspect of your life Spot nor I doubt shall I ever do.

My assessment of your life Is based on your strive to filth threads at your whim. Something you have whined and carped about historically when the same fete was meted out to your own threads.

Striving, dear. Fate. Do make an effort.

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Sat May 26, 2012 4:32 pm

spot;1394439 wrote: Striving, dear. Fate. Do make an effort.

If you had spotted the original typo as quick as that one............this thread would be three posts long

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sat May 26, 2012 4:38 pm

spot;1394439 wrote: Striving, dear. Fate. Do make an effort.

I should offer you an apology really dear Spotty.

You see my assessment of your life came to me when Mr O and I were discussing the portrayal of Albert Steptoe and you just sprang to mind.

Post by **spot** » Sat May 26, 2012 4:46 pm

Bruv;1394440 wrote: If you had spotted the original typo as quick as that one............this thread would be three posts long

If you check back, I didn't know it was a typo. I asked for an explanation of a usage new to me. Strive and fete, on the other hand, were simply ungrammatical primary school howlers. That something passes a spellchecker doesn't make it acceptable English.

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Sat May 26, 2012 4:58 pm

spot;1394442 wrote: If you check back, I didn't know it was a typo.I asked for an explanation of a usage new to me. Not until post 14 when it was pointed out to you. Strive and fete, on the other hand, were simply ungrammatical primary school howlers. That something passes a spellchecker doesn't make it acceptable English.

Spellchecker ?

Did you mean Spell Checker ?

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sat May 26, 2012 5:03 pm

spot;1394442 wrote: If you check back, I didn't know it was a typo. I asked for an explanation of a usage new to me. Strive and fete, on the other hand, were simply ungrammatical primary school howlers. That something passes a spellchecker doesn't make it acceptable English.

Do you mean ' Spell Checker' ?

Hardly acceptable English Is It ?

Tut tut tut

Post by **spot** » Sat May 26, 2012 5:05 pm

Bruv;1394444 wrote: Spellchecker ?

Did you mean Spell Checker ?
Is there a difference in meaning? I see none, perhaps you could describe it. I prefer the spelling I used.

Post by **spot** » Sat May 26, 2012 5:06 pm

oscar;1394446 wrote: Do you mean ' Spell Checker' ?

Hardly acceptable English Is It ?

Tut tut tut

Witless prat. It's like watching a slow-motion car crash.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sat May 26, 2012 5:09 pm

spot;1394448 wrote: Is there a difference in meaning? I see none, perhaps you could describe it. I prefer the spelling I used.

No difference at all. You just got It wrong,

Spell checker - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

It doesn't matter what you prefer. Preferring does not make It English or correct.

Perhaps you should try that spell checker yourself.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sat May 26, 2012 5:10 pm

spot;1394449 wrote: Witless prat. It's like watching a slow-motion car crash.

Or do you mean carcrash?

Post by **spot** » Sat May 26, 2012 5:11 pm

oscar;1394450 wrote: No difference at all. You just got It wrong,

Spell checker - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

It doesn't matter what you prefer. Preferring does not make It English or correct.

Perhaps you should try that spell checker yourself.

Here we are - point of information: Oxford English Dictionary, online edition, sample usage under "spell check".1990 Managem. Computing Nov. 102/3 Running the spellchecker scrutinises the whole presentation, not just the currently-selected slide.

1991 Home Office Computing June 34/2 Write at your natural level of spelling skill, and then spellcheck afterward.As good an imprimatur as I need. YMMV.

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Sat May 26, 2012 5:14 pm

I am feeling more and more like a gooseberry, or is the a goose berry ?

Post by **spot** » Sat May 26, 2012 5:19 pm

Bruv;1394454 wrote: I am feeling more and more like a gooseberry, or is the a goose berry ?
That cherry I won't even attempt to bite, thank you.

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Sat May 26, 2012 5:28 pm

spot;1394456 wrote: That cherry I won't even attempt to bite, thank you.

I think you did.

Post by **spot** » Sat May 26, 2012 5:31 pm

Bruv;1394459 wrote: I think you did.

Well then that just shows what you know.

I'll get my brother on you, see if I don't.

Post by **Betty Boop** » Sun May 27, 2012 1:46 am

Did somebody let the bickering school kids out again?

Pack it in! :rolleyes:

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Sun May 27, 2012 3:54 am

Betty Boop;1394468 wrote: Did somebody let the bickering school kids out again?

Pack it in! :rolleyes:

My excuse "I was bored " grunted from behind my upturned hoody.