> > LT wrote:
> >>> just wondering if anyone watches everyday italian on the food
> >>> network?
> >>
> >> This is the second time you've asked that question in the last
> >> couple days.. Could you really be Giada incognito, checking what
> >> RFCers think about you.? If so, I like you, even though I rarely eat
> >> pasta.
> >>
> >> Larry T
>
> Please don't let this initial response post put you off from the newgroup.
> Here's what I've always suggested:
>
> Lurk a while and figure out the climate of the group. Then jump in and
get
> your feet wet. Expect some negative feedback because that's the nature of
> the group. As others would say, don your asbestos underwear
>
> For the most part people here are friendly but we can be a bit (!)
> facetious. And a lot of us have "known" each other for more years than
your
> momma cares to count (example of facetiousness).
>
> Having said that, I had no idea what you were talking about because you
> didn't name names, just the name of a television program. I don't have
> cable television and I rarely watch TV. I gathered from some of the
replies
> it was Giada something (daughter or grandaughter of a film director).
>
> Anyway, don't let this put you off, but put on your asbestos underware,
pull
> up your hip waders, and wade into the foray. And offer a recipe if you
have
> one
>
> Jill
>
You've got to be kidding! Dang, I make a little joke and people get the
panties in a bunch. Chill a little, and try to take things as they were
intended. I said I liked Giada, which I think is what Courtney was looking
for. Or maybe she was looking for people to say the hate her, because she
does... I don't know, she never said what SHE thinks about Giada.

Larry T