On Sunday, January 8, 2006, at 08:24  PM, maxclass@... wrote:

> To Jay, Brian, Ted, Steve, Scott and to all who reply,
>
> Since I was the one that started by accidently throwing a rock (bit) 
> and hitting the hornets nest I thought it was only fair to reply 
> (although a little late).

Max,

Good to hear from you again. I was afraid maybe we'd scared you away. 
Believe me, that was no hornets' nest you hit, and I hope you didn't 
feel stung. More like a crow's nest. We are all fond of expounding our 
favorite caws. This is what we call "lively discussion" around here. I 
don't believe there was any intention of attacking you or your 
opinions, but merely of stating our own. Granted they may be contrary 
to yours, but "me too" posts are prohibited here. :-)

> Also a thanks to Jay for the word (sesquipedalian). I loved it.
Been a favorite of mine for years. I think of it every time I look at 
Apple's constants. I gotta admit, though, it's a tough one to work into 
everyday conversation (unless tedd's talking about his onion 
sandwiches).

> Jay, I did not even see the FN you posted with the L1's and str2's so 
> this wasn't in response to your code.
What? You mean it's NOT all about me? Well, okay. :-p

You have interesting ideas and put them forward clearly. Please keep 
them coming. Glad you're here.

  e-e
  =J= a  y
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