nibbler747 Posted January 20, 2016 Posted January 20, 2016 Is there a way to hide one of your stories without deleting it? I looked for that option, but I haven't seen anything like it. I only see "Delete Story" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hawking Posted January 20, 2016 Posted January 20, 2016 I don't think you can hide it. You can delete the chapters, and leave the files in place in the document manager, but I'd make sure to keep copies on your computer, as uploaded files have a 90 days life, before they are automatically deleted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nibbler747 Posted January 20, 2016 Posted January 20, 2016 Thanks SH. I ended up just deleting one of my stories. I have it on multiple computers if I ever change my mind about it. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazelra7 Posted January 20, 2016 Posted January 20, 2016 1 hour ago, nibbler747 said: Thanks SH. I ended up just deleting one of my stories. I have it on multiple computers if I ever change my mind about it. Thanks! WHAT!!??? *Goes to FAN FIC TO CHECK... Girl you better NOT have deleted ANY stories!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nibbler747 Posted January 20, 2016 Posted January 20, 2016 I deleted my Best Laid Plans. I just don't feel comfortable posting such levels of sexiness.. lol! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazelra7 Posted January 21, 2016 Posted January 21, 2016 (edited) 6 hours ago, nibbler747 said: I deleted my Best Laid Plans. I just don't feel comfortable posting such levels of sexiness.. lol! I REFUSE to like this post... I want an anti- Like button.. Edited January 21, 2016 by hazelra7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nibbler747 Posted January 21, 2016 Posted January 21, 2016 35 minutes ago, hazelra7 said: I REFUSE to like this post... I want an anti- Like button.. There are parts of that story I love (does that sound horribly conceited?). I loved all the innuendo , the jokes with the friends, the innocence of it. I thought it was cute and funny. That I loved. I hated writing the sex parts, and ultimately felt weird having it out there. Thanks for all your support on the story though. I'll leave the sexy writing to the experts! I DO love reading it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hawking Posted January 21, 2016 Posted January 21, 2016 (edited) 13 hours ago, nibbler747 said: There are parts of that story I love (does that sound horribly conceited?).! Not at all. There are parts of some of my stories, which I love. Chapter 1 of Dormus Interruptus is, IMO, one of the best chapters I've ever written. It has an innocent Sheldon, being very embarrassed, and being comforted and reassured, by a caring Amy. How much better could it get? Edited January 21, 2016 by Stephen Hawking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hawking Posted January 23, 2016 Posted January 23, 2016 Is the phrase "Pot calling the kettle black" in common use, in America? If not, what is a suitable alternative? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted January 23, 2016 Posted January 23, 2016 Yes it used quite often here. I use it quite often. Another version would be something like "Hello pot, have you met kettle". I think I heard that on Friends to be honest.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantagrae Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 3 hours ago, Stephen Hawking said: Is the phrase "Pot calling the kettle black" in common use, in America? If not, what is a suitable alternative? There's even a restaurant here in Phoenix called "The Kettle Black" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hawking Posted January 30, 2016 Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) Two phrases I'd like to run by you Americans. "putting the cart before the horse" "fly in the ointment" Are they in common use, in the US, and, if not, what would be suitable alternate phrases? Edited January 30, 2016 by Stephen Hawking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted January 30, 2016 Posted January 30, 2016 Yes, commonly used. Maybe not with the youth of America but definitely with the more mature of us... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hawking Posted January 30, 2016 Posted January 30, 2016 Thanks for that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hawking Posted March 12, 2016 Posted March 12, 2016 Can you buy restaurant gift vouchers, in America? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckyseyedoc Posted March 13, 2016 Posted March 13, 2016 6 hours ago, Stephen Hawking said: Can you buy restaurant gift vouchers, in America? Yes, although they refer to them as "gift cards," and more often than not are essentially a pre-loaded debit card. Most of the major franchises have this option, and many of the non-franchised restaurants do as well. Hope this helps! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hawking Posted March 13, 2016 Posted March 13, 2016 Thanks for that. I'm looking to have someone buy a gift for a couple, which would be a weekend trip (one night hotel stopover), and a meal at a restaurant. I just wasn't sure if you could gift a meal for two. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hawking Posted March 15, 2016 Posted March 15, 2016 Is there an American equivalent, for the phrase "In for a penny, in or a pound"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantagrae Posted March 16, 2016 Posted March 16, 2016 On 3/15/2016 at 1:27 PM, Stephen Hawking said: Is there an American equivalent, for the phrase "In for a penny, in or a pound"? We use that phrase--it's pretty common. In fact I just heard it on Law & Order. As for your question about gifting meals/hotel, some hotels offer a package for hotel stay and meals at a restaurant partnered with the hotel, but alternately, one can buy a restaurant gift card for any amount--so you could put 20 dollars or 50 or however much you think would be appropriate on the card. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hawking Posted March 16, 2016 Posted March 16, 2016 Thanks for that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hawking Posted March 27, 2016 Posted March 27, 2016 I've noticed that, in the episode where Raj snoops around Emily's apartment and breaks the drawer, Emily calls the unit a "night stand". Are all such units called night stands, or only those in women's bedrooms? Is the term "Bedside Cabinet" also used, or is that just a European term? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantagrae Posted March 29, 2016 Posted March 29, 2016 On 3/27/2016 at 7:55 AM, Stephen Hawking said: I've noticed that, in the episode where Raj snoops around Emily's apartment and breaks the drawer, Emily calls the unit a "night stand". Are all such units called night stands, or only those in women's bedrooms? Is the term "Bedside Cabinet" also used, or is that just a European term? I think that most pieces of furniture that are placed beside a bed like that are generally referred to as night stands, regardless of the gender of the person. Most items one would buy specifically as a night stand would have a drawer for convenience--where one can put whatever items one might need to be handy when going to bed, but generally it's almost anything used for a lamp or clock or whatever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tensor Posted April 8, 2016 Posted April 8, 2016 Stephen, just want to give you credit for researching the terms. Sometimeswhen I'm reading a fan fic, a European term can jar me out of the fictional universe. Not always, But it's much smoother to me when American terms and idioms used. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hawking Posted April 8, 2016 Posted April 8, 2016 (edited) Thanks Tensor. I dropped a clanger in The Survival Imperative, when I used the term "fortnight". It was pointed out to me, that the term isn't used in America. I was quite surprised to learn, that you can't buy Hot Dog sausages in jars, over there. Edited April 8, 2016 by Stephen Hawking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tensor Posted April 8, 2016 Posted April 8, 2016 2 minutes ago, Stephen Hawking said: Thanks Tensor. I dropped a clanger in The Survival Imperative, when I used the term "fortnight". It was pointed out to me, that the term isn't used in America. I was quite surprised to learn, that you can't buy Hot Dog sausages in jars, over there. For measuring the speed of light, instead of the usual meters per second or Miles per second, the joking term is Furlongs per Fortnight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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