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To: Lane3 who wrote (67116)5/20/2008 3:49:19 PM
From: Dale Baker  Respond to of 543686
 
I never perceived a need for an upgrade.

"Fixin' to" is a state of mind.

;<)



To: Lane3 who wrote (67116)5/20/2008 5:30:01 PM
From: KonKilo  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 543686
 
I've been using "about to" for six decades. I never perceived a need for an upgrade.

Close, but still not quite the proper connotation.

"Fixin to" implies more preparation than "about to".