On Fri, 15 Oct 2004 11:13:09 +1300, "st.helier"
> wrote:

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>And lastly, I *do not* intend to change - I will continue to attempt to
>bring an irreverent perspective to this forum. I am not without sin; I am an
>agnostic, rather egocentric, slightly ROC leaning, older bugger (antipodean
>slang!!!!!!!) who will continue to try to make you laugh and squirm and may
>even succeed in offending your particular sensitivities, because, frankly my
>dears, I don't give a damn!!!

AFW would be much the poorer for your absence. I say this as a loyal
American who agrees with most of what you say.

Vino