[Dixielandjazz] Double up

[Don Ingle]

pj.ladd wrote:
> I have been to the Sacramento Jazz camp two times>>
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> Two Times? Do Americans never say `twice`?  Is this another example of 
> the divergence of our language?
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Don Ingle responded:
Well, some might say "a couple times", but then this is American and so 
we speak American. Our arrogance is just that  - ours, so we can say and 
speak any damn way we want to.
We say elevator,, not lift; we request a wake up call, not be be knocked 
up at eight (though that might be a risky idea in some cases): but then 
that's your Brit way - and we have our way. By the way, a lot of us 
still say Merry Christmas, CAPITOL C, and don't give a damn if we are 
politically correct in some other's view.
But having said that, please know that that is what I wish you and all 
lurkers at this time. Take it  in  the spirit it is given. I'd say it 
"twice" if that is how you prefer it, but I think ONCE is enough for 
this post. <G>
Add a Happy Hogmanay to it. Good way for me to "double up" on season's 
greetings.
Don (lost somewhere in a blizzard in Northern Michigan, US of A) Ingle