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[Catherine]

Quote:Regarding spelling, I've heard some good excuses....but holding a snake whilst typing is the best and certainly the most original, LOL!

It is the best excuse I have come up with so far. 
A bird on the head would be funny while typing, but a snake on the hand is a serious complication. I could only use one finger on that hand because she was holding the rest.

Quote:(In case Amercian readers think I have misspelt the word "spelt" above, here is the answer: http://grammarist.com/spelling/spelled-spelt )

 As a Canadian I use both forms of the language, English and American. Sometimes I use both forms in the same sentence.
Of course that might be more of a snake in the hand issue.