Journal 61

[Courtenay]

Good to see a well-known new contributor, too!

Who?? If you mean that Rule woman, she'd better apologise in advance for her article... Seriously, I gave it a re-read earlier after seeing that Tony had indeed put it in, and realised it could sound a bit smug and smart-alec, which is not really what I wanted. (But if anyone finds it annoying, don't worry. I'm sure I'm a lot worse in real life. )

Other than that, it looks like it's going to be another brilliant issue, with some Christmassy touches too, of course — many thanks to Tony and I'm looking forward to digging into it when it comes!

[Rob Houghton]

Good to see a well-known new contributor, too!

Who?? If you mean that Rule woman, she'd better apologise in advance for her article... Seriously, I gave it a re-read earlier after seeing that Tony had indeed put it in, and realised it could sound a bit smug and smart-alec, which is not really what I wanted.

I'm sure its not smug and smart-alec - but don't worry, all my Journal articles are like that, lol!

[Courtenay]

Oh good — so I'll be beating you at your own game, then. Regardless, I'm looking forward to reading the rest of your thoughts on Strange Ruby. And all the other articles as well!

[Tony Summerfield]

I put it up on Friday, Rob, so you must have missed that day! The Journal has been at the printers for two weeks now and I still don't know when I am getting it back. I noticed in the rough proof I was sent that both you and Courtenay are effected by errors and without delaying the Journal further there was nothing I could do about them, but I have seen them so there is no need to point them out, not in the text, one is a number and the other an illustration! I have already received emails asking why the sender hasn't received their Journal yet, which is the main reason for my delay in putting it onto the website, but I actually finished it four weeks ago, apart from the editorial which I wrote on the day that I posted it to the printers.

[Rob Houghton]

I promise I won't mention the error, Tony!! You always do a sterling job! Maybe I should offer a prize to the first person who finds it!

[Courtenay]

I noticed in the rough proof I was sent that both you and Courtenay are effected by errors and without delaying the Journal further there was nothing I could do about them, but I have seen them so there is no need to point them out, not in the text, one is a number and the other an illustration!

Don't tell me you've replaced my picture of Kiki with a picture of an emu??

[John Pickup]

Looking forward to running the RULE over your article, Courtenay.

[Courtenay]

Was that an attempt at a PICKUP line, John??

[Moonraker]

both you and Courtenay are effected by errors

I am grateful to Daisy (on another forum) for assisting me in understanding the spellings of this word. Apparently effect is a noun, and affect is the verb. I'm not trying to correct you, Tony (in fact you may be correct, I still have difficulty with this word!), but couldn't help commenting! If indeed you are correct, I would appreciate more guidance!

Apologies for wandering off topic.

[Rob Houghton]

I always have trouble with effected / affected etc too!

[Anita Bensoussane]

Daisy is right that it should be "affected by errors".

[pete9012S]

Just looked through the contents page of the forthcoming Journal 61

http://www.enidblytonsociety.co.uk/jour ... isissue=61" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I have to say there are already three or four articles and stories that I am immediately drawn to and I look forward eagerly to receiving the Journal when it is ready.

[Julie2owlsdene]

How confusing the English language is. I wouldn't know which is correct.

[Katharine]

I remember being taught the difference at school, but unfortunately can't remember what they said now.

[Courtenay]

Here's something helpful: http://blog.oxforddictionaries.com/2014 ... ual-guide/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Basically, Tony's post should have said "affected", but I couldn't bring myself to say so, unlike Nigel!