Yoo Hoo - Anybody Home Here??

Pat Anderson · Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2004 7:57 pm Post subject:

OK, for the grammar gurus out there...what is the plural of "C-Dory"? Now, the plural of "dory" according to dictionary.com (ain't that a kick? Now the old-fashioned paper dictionary is completely obsolete, it never could keep up with usage anyway...) is "dories." But C-Dory is a brand name. So somehow "C-Dories" does not look right. I favor and generally use "C-Dorys." For sure, I know it is not "C-Dory's," as the apostrophy-s is NEVER plural but rather either a contraction or the possessive, no matter how many people massacre that one. Hey - STOP that snoring and pay attention over there!

So, I put it to all of you, and especially to Jeff Messmer and Scott Matthews - how do you refer to multiple boats of the C-Dory persuasion? And DON'T say C-Pod! Is it "C-Dories" or "C-Dorys" or what?? Inquiring minds (with nothing better to do at 5:00 pm on a Friday afternoon) want to know!

Da Nag · Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2004 8:24 pm Post subject:

B~C · Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2004 1:34 am Post subject:

the plural is"pack" or "pod" Smile

C Note · Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2004 2:49 am Post subject:

I would say C-Dory should be both singular and plural. Similar to elk, deer et al. Don't see many elks or deers. Besides, "There goes a pod of C-Dory" sounds rather sophisticated.
Allen

eieioh · Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2004 4:41 am Post subject:

My choice, a "Symphony of C-Dorys", would settle this discussion on a really pleasant note.

Sea Wolf · Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2004 7:40 am Post subject:

Dories-No, No, a 1000 times no for 1000 reasons

Pod, Pack, symphony, hoard, colony, armada, cluster, etc.-are you kidding?

Dorys-Kiss, Kiss, Kiss!!!

B~C · Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2004 8:04 am Post subject:

yup, everybody knows that it can't technically be a pod or a a pack unless there is also large quantities Snoqualmie Falls beer present. Smile

B~C · Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2004 8:07 am Post subject:

Actually, I think the term for multiple C-Dorys used to be "Dusty's Place" or "Lyle's Lair" those guys are hoarders Smile

Pat Anderson · Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2004 9:39 am Post subject:

And what the heck are you doing UP at 5:07 am on a Saturday morning????

Sawdust · Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2004 11:51 am Post subject:

Watch it, Ken!

I'll put some yeller liquid in your beer when you ain't lukin.

Duster