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Old 01-11-2009, 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by The Philly Boy View Post
Yes I know what you meant, but there is no such thing as a Hot Water Heater, they are Water Heaters. If the water was hot, there would be no need to heat it. A water heater heats cold water. Don't feel bad, most peoplel make the same mistake.
Now the Philly Boy is slipping, as well as his hero Sandy. Contrary to fact requires Subjunctive Mood, not Indicative Mood. Hang your head in shame.

Speculation, wishes, and things which are otherwise not true call for the Subjunctive Mood. Indicative Mood involves facts and things which are otherwise true. Would that I were an English Professor!

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