Re: how to replace crystal?


JG wrote:
> "SWG" said
>
> > Actually, had you not misunderstood it, you would have realised that my
> > advice made sense, under the two parameters you indicated:
>
> > a) keep the watch in good running order until you can repair it
> > b) be able to admire it forthwith
>
> > There is no better place that a vacumized jar to prevent moisture and /
> > or pollution from ruining the watch movement and parts
>
> > There is no better place that your chimney to exhibit it
>
> I suspect that Eric totally misinterpreted your suggestion here SWG. All
> regular readers of this group will know that whilst your English is very
> good indeed, it is not your first language and occasionally needs to be
> read in context.
>
> In this case I know that you meant:
>
> "There is no better place to display your watch as an object for
> admiration than on your mantlepiece"
>
> Eric had assumed that you meant put the jar inside the flue.
>
> Of course, if Eric lives 'Stateside', he may well have other
> interpretations of my words 'Mantlepiece' and 'Flue' :)
>
> JG

Appreciating your dissertation on the almost unending nuances of one of
the vocabulary richest language in the world.

On hand this example, it is easy to understand how language
misunderstandings can lead to big problems, fights and even wars.

I supposed that Eric lives down the Keys, where numerous English writes
and poets have settled over the years, a blessed area where education
& language should not be a problem. :-)

.

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